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HTC Phones Cool Their Heels in US Customs Due to Ban

Thu, 17 May 2012 12:30:00 EDT

Shipments of two new HTC smartphones have been seized for inspection by US Customs because of the limited import ban Apple got from the International Trade Commission in mid-December. HTC was found to have infringed an Apple patent on “data tapping.” That’s when you, say, tap on a phone number and the dingus dials it for you. The Taiwan company wouldn’t be in this predicament if it had followed through on its initial decision to just rip the functionality out. Instead it ultimately decided on a workaround and the customs people are checking to see if it’s abiding by the rules. That means that the HTC One X that AT&T just started selling out of shipments that beat the ban’s April 19 enforcement date is now listed as “out of stock” and the HTC Evo 4G LTE that Sprint was to start selling this Friday has been put on hold. Sprint is taking pre-orders.

Safelite AutoGlass(R) Launches iPhone and Android Apps for Easy Customer Accessibility

Thu, 17 May 2012 09:10:00 EDT

Safelite AutoGlass®, the nation's largest provider of vehicle glass repair and replacement services, recently launched apps for iPhone and Android smartphones. Safelite® now has apps available to more than 80 percent of the smartphone market. According to Nielsen market research, more than 50 percent of all mobile phones in the United States are now smartphones.

TXU Energy Reminds Texans: Play It Smart with Energy This Summer

Thu, 17 May 2012 09:02:34 EDT

TXU Energy is playing it smart with energy efficiency. So can nearly 1.2 million of its customers who have smart meters and access to the energy savings solutions the company offers via Web-enabled PCs, tablets and smartphones. To remind Texas electricity customers that saving energy this summer can be easy and cost effective, the company released a two-minute, stop-motion film today called “While You Were Out…”

Edmunds.com Integrates Vehicle Data with New Online Dealer Pricing Tool

Thu, 17 May 2012 08:03:33 EDT

Hundreds of car dealerships will now have an easier way to research, market and accurately price their vehicles, thanks to a new data-sharing agreement between inventory marketing and management leader Nexteppe and Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information.

New Game-Changing Mobile Applications Powered by Image Recognition From LTU technologies

Wed, 16 May 2012 11:14:31 EDT

LTU technologies, a pioneer of image recognition technology, is helping companies take their mobile capabilities to unprecedented new levels for mCommerce, mobile marketing and in-store shopping. Demonstrating the wide range of applications that can benefit from integrating image recognition, LTU technologies today announced three new customers, The Mobile Money Network, Lahaina Printsellers and Zone Media, all with diverse offerings that are dramatically changing 'business as usual.'

Research and Markets: The Art of the App Store: The Business of Apple Development - Open the vault to App Store success with this indispensable guide!

Wed, 16 May 2012 10:50:30 EDT

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/qzhp5j/the_art_of_the_app) has announced the addition of John Wiley and Sons Ltd's new book "The Art of the App Store: The Business of Apple Development" to their offering.

London Drugs Deploys iPads to Staff at All 74 Stores Across Canada

Wed, 16 May 2012 09:00:25 EDT

During the next two weeks, people shopping at London Drugs stores will start noticing something new - staff carrying iPads. The tablets are being distributed to its 74 stores in an effort to assist customers with real-time information and the ability to easily investigate third-party reviews and price comparisons on products.

Get Digital Diplomat iPhone App Tip This by Maitre d' Malone for a Royal Audience Done With Aplomb

Wed, 16 May 2012 09:00:09 EDT

Maitre d' Malone slingshots Canadian-made mobile tech into the social stratosphere with crowdsourced confidence and unprecedented candour - judge for yourself and enjoy.

Chacha Is a Finalist for the 2012 Red Herring Top 100 Americas Award

Wed, 16 May 2012 06:00:33 EDT

ChaCha Search, Inc., the leading answer platform service, announced today it has been selected as a Finalist for Red Herring's Top 100 Americas award, a prestigious list honoring the most promising private technology ventures in North America.

VeriFone Media Brings Sky News into London’s Taxis

Wed, 16 May 2012 06:00:27 EDT

VeriFone Systems, Inc. (NYSE: PAY), today announced an agreement with Sky News to broadcast news bulletins in London's iconic licensed taxis. With the launch of the service expected in May, VeriFone Digital Network (VNET) will deliver Sky’s breaking news to passengers as they travel around the capital.

SuperCasino Introducing the iPhone App

Tue, 15 May 2012 13:25:19 EDT

It's a smart new technological world and gamers want more options than ever before when it comes to playing their favourite online casino games. The SuperCasino iPhone app allows for seamless gaming on the go, from one of the best online casinos in the business.

Kicksend Launches New Version of Web App, Announces Free Pricing for All Apps

Tue, 15 May 2012 11:00:04 EDT

Kicksend offers a private, beautiful and easy way to send full quality photos and videos from any device. Today, the Y Combinator-incubated startup launched a new version of its popular web app. The company also announced that its mobile, web and desktop apps are now available completely free of charge.

American Express Launches First-of-Its-Kind Mobile Offer Engine: Delivers Recommended Merchant Offers to Cardmembers Based on Their “Spend Graph”

Mon, 14 May 2012 18:00:33 EDT

American Express today launched an industry first mobile offer engine that recommends and ranks relevant merchant offers in real time for US Cardmembers based on their spending history and location – a Cardmember’s “spend graph.”

LIBERTY Dental Plan Introduces Mobile App

Mon, 14 May 2012 14:49:20 EDT

LIBERTY Dental Plan (LIBERTY) is releasing their new mobile app with predictive Automatic Call Distribution (ACD). LIBERTY members across the United States can now access LIBERTY’s most popular online dental features via smart phones.

Blast Applications (BLAP) GolflixPro Featuring Professional Golf Players

Mon, 14 May 2012 11:00:14 EDT

Dino Luzzi, CEO of BLAP (PINKSHEETS: BLAP), announces that major Golf Pros have recently signed up for Golflix, BLAP's partner. GolflixPro has received the green light to feature Luke Donald, KJ Choi, Paula Creamer, Aaron Baddeley, Corey Pavin, Se Ri Pak, Paul Casey, Anthony Kim and Camilo Villegas, with many others ready to sign. The expanding list of household name Pros will be updated on the Website (www.blastapplications.com).

SugarSync Wins 2012 Mobility Award, Two Mobile Merit Awards

Fri, 11 May 2012 09:00:15 EDT

SugarSync, a free service that actively syncs your folders and files across all your computers and mobile devices, today announced that it is the recipient of the MobileTrax 2012 Mobility Award for the best Mobile Software for Productivity at this year's CTIA.

Safety Apps Made Simple: Field ID Mobile Hits the iPhone

Fri, 11 May 2012 08:00:22 EDT

Field ID, the leader in inspection management and safety compliance software for the web and mobile devices, announced today the launch of Field ID for the iPhone. Health and safety professionals can now harness the power of Field ID's world-class, cloud-based safety app on one of the world's most popular and easiest-to-use mobile devices. Field ID for the iPhone can be downloaded free from Apple's App Store.

Dyax Corp. Launches Hereditary Angioedema (HAE) Attack Tracker™, a Free iPhone Application for HAE Patients

Fri, 11 May 2012 07:12:28 EDT

Dyax Corp. (NASDAQ: DYAX) today announced the launch of a free smartphone application for the iPhone – HAE Attack Tracker™. This application allows HAE patients to keep detailed records of their disease related information, including emergency and physician contacts as well as individual attack data.

Mobile Banking, Mobile Payments, M-Commerce

Fri, 11 May 2012 05:30:00 EDT

The Mobile Commerce News Weekly is an online newsletter made up of the most interesting news, articles and links related to mobile payments, mobile money, e-wallets, mobile banking and mobile security that I run across each week. I am specifically targeting market size and market trend information.

The Business Benefits of Mobile Adoption with SAP

Enterprise Mobility and MEAPs - The Mobile Cloud Avatar

The Evolution of Enterprise Mobility

Mobile Adoption Among Gas and Electric Utilities

Mobile Adoption in Life Sciences

Mobile Adoption in Oil and Gas

Mobility Innovations for the Next Generation Utility

On The Road to Agile Mobile Business Applications

Unvired Mobile Enterprise Application Platform (MEAP)

Recorded Webinars of Note

3 Critical Considerations for Embracing Mobile CRM

5 Lessons for Enterprise Mobility Success in the Cloud

Enterprise Mobility in 2012: One Solution for Multiple Devices

Healthrageous Mobility Case Study

Making Sense of Mobile Middleware Strategies

The Latest m-Business Trends and How the Onslaught of Mobile Devices Affects Development Strategies

The Real-Time Mobile Enterprise: The Benefits of Rapid, Easy Access

Syclo and SAP Deliver Mobile Apps on Sybase Unwired Platform

Ruggedized and Industrial Mobile Device Articles

Consumer Smartphones or Industrial Smartphones?

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PNI Digital Media Reports Fiscal Second Quarter 2012 Financial Results

Thu, 10 May 2012 16:00:26 EDT

PNI Digital Media (TSX:PN)(OTCBB:PNDMF) ("PNI"), the leading innovator in digital media solutions for retailers, reported financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2012 ended March 31st, 2012.

iCache’s Geode – Secure Digital Wallet for iPhone – Wins 1st Place in Two Categories at CTIA E-Tech Awards

Thu, 10 May 2012 15:04:20 EDT

iCache Inc, the premier global technology leader in the mobile payments industry, is thrilled to announce Geode, the secure digital wallet for iPhone, won first place in two categories at the CTIA E-Tech Awards: Mobile Application in Mobile Commerce, Shopping and Rewards and Mobile CE Accessories. Winners were chosen based on innovation, functionality, technological importance/impact, implementation and overall “wow” factor.

The Toll Roads First in Nation to Offer Free Mobile Phone App for Account Management

Thu, 10 May 2012 10:30:30 EDT

The Transportation Corridor Agencies (TCA) today announced the launch of a free mobile phone app it created for download on the iPhone and Android. The app is the first of its kind in the nation, allowing FasTrak accountholders access to the same account and customer service features they find on The Toll Roads’ website.

Applied DNA Sciences Launches digitalDNA, Converging Bio and IT Technologies

Thu, 10 May 2012 08:30:13 EDT

Applied DNA Sciences, Inc. (OTCBB: APDN) announces that it has launched a new, DNA-secured form of the QR ("quick read") code. digitalDNA is a new security tool that utilizes the flexibility of mobile communications, the instant accessibility of secure, cloud-based data, and the absolute certainty of DNA to make item tracking and authentication fast, easy and definitive, while providing the opportunity to create a new and exciting customer interface.

ScaleXtreme Announces Early Support of HP Cloud Services

Thu, 10 May 2012 07:45:19 EDT

ScaleXtreme, the leading provider of cloud and server management products, supports the recently announced HP Cloud Services, providing customers a wide range of cloud management tools.

Reputation Changer Offers Privacy Protection in Era of Sexting Scandals

Thu, 10 May 2012 06:00:30 EDT

but ultimately, this technology pales in comparison to the range of services rendered by companies like Reputation Changer.

ScaleXtreme CloudStack Integration Verified as Citrix Ready

Wed, 09 May 2012 14:30:25 EDT

ScaleXtreme, the leading provider of cloud and server management products, today announced that its Xpress, Xpert and Xtreme products are verified as Citrix Ready® for use with CloudStack. Any cloud service provider, hosting provider, or enterprise using CloudStack to build public and private clouds can immediately start using ScaleXtreme to provision, budget, monitor, patch and manage systems and provide self-service capabilities on top of its CloudStack cloud.

Cathay Pacific and Klout Announce Exclusive Partnership and Invite Online Influencers to Visit Airline’s Lounge at SFO

Wed, 09 May 2012 13:23:24 EDT

This summer, Cathay Pacific Airways invites Klout users to experience the airline’s First and Business Class lounge at the San Francisco International Airport. Klout, the standard for influence, analyzes engagement across social networks to help users understand and unlock their influence. With Klout’s brand new mobile application, all San Francisco travelers passing through the “A” boarding area at SFO’s international terminal simply need to show their score to the lounge receptionist using their Klout for iPhone app to enjoy the amenities and food offered at the lounge.

Pearson's Plug & Play Platform Supported by Apigee Enterprise

Wed, 09 May 2012 03:01:00 EDT

runs its Plug & Play developer platform on the Apigee Enterprise API management platform. Launched last September, the Pearson Plug & Play initiative delivers APIs (application programming interfaces) that provide developers with access to award-winning Pearson content for exploring, testing and integrating into innovative applications. Pearson is leveraging Apigee's API management platform and developer tools to manage growth, understand usage, and drive developer adoption of Pearson APIs.

Jumbuck Launches RaboDirect Pro12 Rugby Competition App

Wed, 09 May 2012 02:52:00 EDT

Jumbuck Entertainment (ASX: JMB), a leader in premium community-building mobile applications, today announced an exclusive partnership with the RaboDirect PRO12 rugby competition. The partnership includes the immediate availability of a full-featured iPhone application to enhance the interactivity and access fans can enjoy with their favourite teams, players, and other fans. The customized application, available for free on the Apple App store, includes a variety of interactive features that provide up-to-the-minute information on players and matches, direct links to social media channels, and opportunities for fans to engage around their hero players' own social media, and with each other.

Remote Control for Your Money

Tue, 08 May 2012 11:00:11 EDT

How can you manage your money when you're not at your computer? Personal Capital's new iPhone app gives you complete control across all your accounts at all your financial institutions:

Free iRise Studio MX Now Available, Lets Entrepreneurs Create Working iPad and iPhone App Prototypes

Tue, 08 May 2012 10:00:26 EDT

iRise today announced the general availability of new iRise Studio MX, a free visual prototyping software product that could forever transform the “elevator pitch” and the client proposal by helping aspiring entrepreneurs quickly and inexpensively ignite interest in their new iPad and iPhone mobile app ideas. iRise Studio MX is available on both Mac and Windows platforms.

JobServe Comes of Age

Tue, 08 May 2012 09:00:15 EDT

Eighteen years ago on May 4th, 1994 the online job board industry was born and, with it, a recruitment revolution began.

JobServe Comes of Age

Tue, 08 May 2012 08:00:34 EDT

Eighteen years ago on May 4th, 1994, the online job board industry was born and, with it, a recruitment revolution began.

Belly Secures $10 Million in Series B Funding by Andreessen Horowitz

Tue, 08 May 2012 07:30:52 EDT

Belly, a rapidly-growing start-up that is effectively redefining customer loyalty for small businesses, announced today that it has received a $10 million Series B round of venture capital financing from Andreessen Horowitz (www.a16z.com). The new funds will be used to fuel development for the loyalty platform including expansion into new cities, new partnerships, and new product development. The company also announced that Jeff Jordan, general partner at Andreessen Horowitz, former chairman and CEO of OpenTable and former president of PayPal, will join the Board.

Why Does Enterprise Prefer iPhone over Android?

Tue, 08 May 2012 06:00:00 EDT

Mobile management and security vendor Good released its quarterly device activations report. The report states that iOS dominate Android four to one in the enterprise. This is in spite of Android devices having an equal or slightly larger market share compared to iPhone. Is it because iPhone is much better tailored for enterprise need? That is not a likely reason. If you do a feature comparison between iOS and Android the difference will only be marginal, not enough to account for such a large difference. To understand why it is so, we need to understand how enterprise manages new technology.

New iPhone® App for Women, Mz. Bizzee, Calculates True Financial Household Contributions

Mon, 07 May 2012 14:12:33 EDT

Just in time for Mother’s Day, Paper Stitch Studios introduces a new, innovative iPhone^® app called Mz. Bizzee^®. The app, which is available in the App Store™ offers women the opportunity to calculate their financial worth with the actual cost per hour to hire someone to do the same tasks for them. Mz. Bizzee’s whimsical and intuitive interface allows users to track the most common daily tasks accomplished throughout their busy day in the palm of their hand.

Personal Launches iPhone App to Help People Safely Store and Share Information From Anywhere

Mon, 07 May 2012 09:04:42 EDT

Personal (www.personal.com), a private personal network and data vault for individuals to manage and control access to their digital information, today unveiled its first mobile application for iPhone.

Matrix42 Brings Security and Flexibility to BYOD Policies

Mon, 07 May 2012 08:03:00 EDT

Matrix42 (www.matrix42.com), a leading provider of workplace management solutions, today announced the integration of mobile device management (MDM) with IT service management (ITSM). Matrix42 is the first to fully integrate these two complementary offerings to give organizations greater visibility and control over their mobile assets and the flexibility to effectively implement BYOD (bring your own device) policies and self-provisioning for employees.

Time for Apps

Sun, 06 May 2012 07:30:00 EDT

In my last post, I discussed how 2012 is the golden year for apps. And how many missed the boat when the Internet was the hot spot, and how many are seeing the opportunity that mobile apps are presenting now. I shared the prediction that I made in December 2011 that ‘by the end of 2012, app users will start to become app creators,’ and well, it’s already happening. It’s easy, fun, and profitable for almost anyone to make an app. Today, I would like to go beyond the app prediction that’s coming true as we speak, and discuss a theory with you. A theory that could be referred to as 3D Internet that follows what we could call ‘the deep then wide method.’

AltiGen and Callvine Deliver High Definition Voice Conferencing on iPhone

Thu, 03 May 2012 16:05:00 EDT

AltiGen Communications, Inc. (OTCQX: ATGN) (PINKSHEETS: ATGN), a leading provider of software-based Unified Communications, is pleased to announce free high-definition audio conferencing when using the iFusion SmartStation with Callvine's HD Voice Conferencing iPhone application.

Amelia Island Memory Game a Perfect Match for Visitors

Thu, 03 May 2012 15:45:54 EDT

The Amelia Island Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) has launched the Amelia Island Memory Challenge, a new online matching game designed as a fun way to showcase the island's many memorable moments. Available at www.AmeliaMemory.com, a free iPad app and a free iPhone app, the game utilizes colorful photography from around the island in a familiar matching game layout. Players compete for a variety of prizes, including merchandise and accommodations on Amelia Island, Florida.

Doodle Jump Creator Lima Sky Announces Appointment of Eric Karp as Chief Licensing Officer

Thu, 03 May 2012 14:46:14 EDT

Lima Sky today announced the appointment of Eric Karp as Chief Licensing Officer. A veteran of film, television, publishing and new media based consumer products, Karp will work directly with founder Igor Pusenjak to develop a creative and cohesive ecosystem of products around Lima Sky’s properties. He will begin by overseeing licensing of Doodle Jump in close collaboration with agent Fremantle Media Enterprises.

First Monthly iPhone Texting Champ Announced

Thu, 03 May 2012 03:00:00 EDT

Jonesboro, AR, May 03, 2012 --(PR.com)-- Ruby Investment Properties (RIP) announces Colton Turner, a 21-year-old male from Trumann, Arkansas as the first big winner of the iPhone App monthly texting championship. Texting Champ has seven $25 categories to compete in each month. In the first month of competition; Colton was the top scorer in each of the categories winning a total cash award of $175.

RIP launched their latest iPhone App, Texting Champ, near the end of March, 2012. Texting Champ uses fun graphics and a challenging game format to help player’s increase their texting speed and accuracy.

Colton is a full time Junior at Arkansas State University, majoring in Business Technology [Business Education] with a football/track coaching endorsement as well. He works part-time at The Home Depot and is also the Youth Pastor at Shepherd's Heart Church in Jonesboro, AR. He loves technology and is the type of person who wants to have each new technological device as soon as they come out, so that he can play with it and learn all the cool things about it.

Colton says "Texting Champ is so much fun! It's a very unique application that challenges the user's speed and accuracy on the keyboard. I highly recommend this application, as it can be a useful tool to improve a person's overall performance on a Smartphone keyboard and since your competing against other people, it's constantly making you want to strive to be better. This is no doubt a great application!”

Texting, especially with today’s youth, has become the preferred method of mainstream communication and will soon be included in educational curriculum; similar to how keyboarding has been taught in schools.

Texting Champ is a free App that provides unlimited practice opportunity. To compete in the monthly Championship competitors purchase credits, which allow them to compete for the top Championship score for the month. Each credit, to play for the cash award, is less than 10 cents. (Texting Champ comes with 12 free credits to compete in the Championship.)

RIP will award cash prizes each month for the highest scores and will be launching an Android version and a Keyboarding version for tablet devices in the next few weeks. Texting Champ is available at the Apple iTunes App Store http://budurl.com/7zfd.

Connect with Texting Champ on Facebook (www.facebook.com/textingchamp), or follow them on Twitter (www.twitter.com/texting_champ).

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UC Irvine Extension Offers Online Application Development Course

Wed, 02 May 2012 12:23:00 EDT

University of California, Irvine Extension will offer an online course titled “Application Development for Social Networking” from July 2 through Aug.12 to meet the demands of app users in the mobile technology industry, and also provide techniques to develop, implement and distribute these programs. In addition, UC Irvine Extension will also offer free webinars called, “Mobile Development for Apple iPhone and iPad Information Session,” “Application Development for Android Devices Information Session” and “Social Networking Programming Information Session” to address trends that currently impact the development of mobile, social media and tablet applications.

Mimecast Extends Mobile Services to Windows Phone and Android

Wed, 02 May 2012 09:03:50 EDT

Mimecast, the leading supplier of cloud-based email archiving, continuity and security for Microsoft Exchange and Office 365, has today announced that it is extending its mobile services to Windows Phone and Android. The Mobile Access apps – both available to download from today – mean that Mimecast is the first and only cloud email management vendor to offer archive search apps for all major smartphone platforms; Windows Phone, iPhone, BlackBerry and Android.

Gourmei.com Becomes Time Out HKs Exclusive Restaurant Booking Partner

Wed, 02 May 2012 08:41:00 EDT

Gourmei.com a mobile restaurant reservation system announced today the partnership with Time Out Hong Kong. Time Out Hong Kong is one of Hong Kong's most respected entertainment publications in the city with over 40,000 copies distributed bi-weekly and 100,000 monthly visitors of its website.

Sonic Auto Search iPhone App by Sonic Automotive Makes it Easy to Find the Right Vehicle and Dealership While On-The-Go

Tue, 01 May 2012 12:59:22 EDT

Sonic Automotive (NYSE: SAH), a Charlotte, North Carolina based Fortune 500 automotive retailer, is proud to announce the launch of their new iPhone application, Sonic Auto Search. The mobile application guides consumers through an easy, yet comprehensive, search process to connect users to the vehicle and dealer that best fit their needs.

The Innovation Show

Tue, 01 May 2012 12:06:14 EDT

You're just a few clicks away from the first edition of The Innovation Show, from SAP. This brand new, 30-minute online show on May 3rd 2012 at 1400Hrs London time will update you on the latest technologies and IT innovations that are impacting your business. Innovation is anything but business as usual. Innovative thinking has the power to transform how we work, live, and play. Presented by technologist and broadcaster David McClelland, this first show will discuss two key innovation topics: Big data – big challenge or big opportunity? Our experts will be talking big. Enterprise mobility – from creating business-ready apps to device security and the rise of what analysts are calling the “prosumer.”

Hello Music, One Year Later: Conquering Social, Mobile and E-Commerce

Tue, 01 May 2012 12:00:11 EDT

a pivotal year that's included a Music Inc. Retail Excellence Award, rapid growth (with the numbers to prove it) and continued community-building and product innovation including the launch of another new mobile platform, Hello Music for Android.

Learning Research, Inc. Unveils Inaugural Product

Tue, 01 May 2012 09:52:21 EDT

eDoorways International Corporation (Pink Sheets: EDWY) announced today that its subsidiary Learning Research Inc has completed the design of an initial product that the Company expects to deliver within approximately 90 days. This product will demonstrate the various aspects of LRI's technology that delivers adaptive learning courses and "intelligent agent" tutors to Apple's suite of mobile devices. Specifically, it will include the following: