Posts about Mobile Internet as of October 28, 2009

Internet search engines and print directories are the primary sources for finding local business information and account for 31% and 28%, respectively, of all local searches conducted in the US, according to a study from TMP Directional Marketing (TMPDM) and comScore, Inc. The annual study, which examined the year-over-year growth of local search and the shifts in consumer behavior and media usage, also found that though local search is definitely moving in a digital direction, online and offline

Things are changing quite significantly at the moment. Today, for example, Google took another chunk out of the world. It starts to become painfully obvious when you use a Google phone to perform a Google Search looking for the Google Maps Navigation site and watch a video about it on the Google-owned YouTube . Ouch. Imagine a mix between the already wildly successful Google Maps and voice-activated sat-nav software. This is Google Maps Navigation and it’s now part of Android 2.0.

We’ve been following Flirtomatic for some time on GoMo. The mobile chat and dating service is one of the prime examples of how to launch, advertise and monetise a mobile service. Now the mobile social network has announced a deal with American mobile operator, MetroPCS . But how much use is that really going to be? What does Flirtomatic do? It’s a social network that shares profiles across on-line and mobile.

I’ll be blogging throughout the day but for much of the day I’ll be moderating or participating in discussions on the Internet2Go-BrightTalk Online Mobile Marketing Summit : Live Now : The Mobile Internet: How Effective a Marketing Medium?

Google will provide real-time, turn-by-turn directions directly within cell phones , representing a competitive threat for stand-alone navigation devices offered by Garmin and TomTom , reports Reuters . The product will be free for consumers and will initially be limited to driving directions in the United States. Google Maps Navigation , introduced today, is an internet-connected GPS navigation system with voice guidance . It uses its newly announced Android 2.0 software .

Internet search engines and print directories are the primary sources for finding local business information and account for 31% and 28%, respectively, of all local searches conducted in the US,  according to a study from TMP Directional Marketing (TMPDM) and comScore, Inc. The annual study, which examined the year-over-year growth of local search and the shifts in consumer behavior and media usage,  also found that though local search is definitely moving in a digital direction, online and

Nathan Freitas und Jacob Appelbaum haben TOR für Android portiert . We have successfully ported the native C Tor app to Android and built an Android application bundle that installs, runs and provides the glue needed to make it useful to end users…. secure, anonymous access to the web via Tor on Android is now a reality. ( Update: Tor doesn’t magically encrypt all of your Internet activities, though. You should understand what Tor does and does not do for you .

The EKING S515 which also known as the re-branded of the DigiCube Z8 MID phone is currently up for pre-order at Amazon China. Retail for 4569 yuan or about US$669, the EKING S515 packs an Intel’s Atom 1.2GHz processor, bundled with a 16GB SSD, 1GB RAM and a 5-inch WVGA touchscreen display. According to the product page, the S515 should begin shipping on October 28.[ Via Pocketables ] The EKING S515 MID up for pre-order at Amazon China is posted by xenox under UMPC, EKING S515 ,MID.

India is considered to be the fastest growing telecom market in the world after China and Google wants in. To be precise, Google wants first bids on India’s broadband wireless access (BWA) or WiMAX opportunities in India. There are two ways for Google to gain access to the market, be a partner to any of the present telecom company or step up for the 3G auction which is set to take place on January 14, 2010. It makes complete sense for Google to bid for this auction.

India is considered to be the fastest growing telecom market in the world after China and Google wants in. To be precise, Google wants first bids on India’s broadband wireless access (BWA) or WiMAX opportunities in India and there are two ways for Google to gain access to the market. First, be a partner to any of the present telecom company or second, step up for the 3G auction which is set to take place on January 14, 2010. It makes complete sense for Google to bid for this auction.

Yesterday at the WiMAX Forum’s Broadband Taiwan 2009 event in Taipei, MiTAC demonstrated a Mio branded Mobile Internet Navigation Device (MIND). The device – called MiBuddy – is both a Personal navigation Device and a Mobile Internet tablet based on the Android operating system and boasting a 4.3-inch screen and a keyboard. The device uses …

Mio Technology has announced the MiBuddy, their next generation of Mobile Internet Navigation Device running Google’s Android operating system . The MiBuddy can function as a car-mounted GPS , but is also sized to be carried around as a personal navigation device. Internet connectivity depends primarily on Wi-Fi , but Mio reports the device also supports WiMax . Mio’s current offerings run Windows CE, which will be optional on the next model in addition to Android .

Mio Technology has announced the MiBuddy, their next generation of Mobile Internet Navigation Device running Google’s Android operating system . The MiBuddy can function as a car-mounted GPS , but is also sized to be carried around as a personal navigation device. Internet connectivity depends primarily on Wi-Fi , but Mio reports the device also supports WiMax . Mio’s current offerings run Windows CE, which will be optional on the next model in addition to Android .

Can you believe it? Are we users so addicted to Twitter, tweets, twittering and retweets enough for an electronics manufacturer to  consider releasing a Twitter stand-alone device?  Believe it or not but it’s true, the TwitterPeek gadget was made for the sole purpose of doing all your Twitter activities. Even more interesting is the fact that TwitterPeek is not yet officially announced by the manufacturer and yet it is already listed at Amazon for $199.

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This is yesterday’s report. The mobile internet service was not working yesterday. ———————————- I’m using my third and last mobile battery now, so short report. Woke up after a very cold night. Then realized that everything was wet. Outside there was a fine mist, and there was just as much of it on and in the tent. Because the ground last night was not flat, I had slid down one side, and the sleeping bag was wet as were my feet. Walking the Great Wall has been easier today as it is flatter here, and therefore little erosion.

I’ve been a fan of CoPilot Live GPS for many years. The last version I had installed was waaaaay back in pre-iPhone days circa April last year – I think I was using the iMate 8502 and Version 7 at that time. Their media person just contacted me today and asked if I would be interested in reviewing the iPhone version, so I’m looking forward to getting reacquainted as well as exploring the new iPhone-specific UI.

These days, computers have become a must have for nearly everyone. Even though they are great to have around and make our lives easier, they are also known to crash as well. With computers being electronic, there really is no way to make them fool proof. The hard drives that hold all Related posts: All About Data Recovery At some point in time, everyone who owns a computer… Professional Data Recovery Services There are several data recovery software programs out there that.

Considering an MCSE? Then it’s likely that you’re probably in 1 of 2 situations: You’re currently an IT professional and you want to enhance your CV with the Microsoft qualification. On the other hand this might be your initial foray into the computer workplace, and your research tells you there is a great need for people with the right qualifications. We’d recommend you prove conclusively that the training company you use is educating you on the latest version from Microsoft.

I have a laptop but I am thinking of getting a Netbook(a really small laptop). The internet I have is the mobile one when you plug it into the usb and you can take it anywhere and you will have the internet. Will my internet work on both laptops? Bookmark It

Kaixin001.com Social networking services are going to get an increasingly mobile makeover if leading mobile technologies provider Ericsson ( (ADR) NASDAQ: ERIC ) has anything to say about it. Just this week the company announced a three-year partnership with Kaixin001.com , the largest and fastest-growing social networking site (SNS) in China.

Want proof that Twitter is not just a flash in the pan? Check out the latest research from Susannah Fox , Kathryn Zickuhr, and Aaron Smith at the Pew Internet & American Life Project. According to their most recent report, 19% of all Internet Users are now using Twitter or some other micro-blogging service. This has grown from December 2008 and April 2009, when only 11% of Internet users said they used a micro-blogging service.

Twitter has recently intensified the battle in the social networking category. Twitter hopes to increase its members by including newer and more innovative features, otherwise absent on other websites. Twitter now hopes to increase its presence by incorporating an efficient platform for all mobile users. The use of such a third-party platform will indeed boost Twitter’s standing in the market. Currently, Facebook is the leader in the social networking category.

So while I was working in town today I thought I would pop in to my local Vodafone shop and ask when the new BlackBerry Storm2 would be available, and was surprised by their answer that it was already in stock! Not one to waste an opportunity I asked to take a look at it (even though my earliest chance to own one will be in about six months time Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view. ). And a mighty fine beast it was too, at least once they managed to work out how to turn it on.

[...] From the Summary: The qualitative research with second year undergraduate students from a range of disciplines and universities, consisted of four focus groups and eight depth interviews, held in Manchester and London. The research was conducted by FDS International on behalf of Intute and the findings reinforce the motivation behind the work of the project, which is to provide a user friendly mobile site that is fast and inexpensive to load, providing the right content, presented in the right order and with an adapted layout.

I’ve been traveling around Mindanao these past few months and, to keep myself connected to the Internet I’ve been bringing along my Globe Tattoo broadband device. No matter where I am, and even if I’m on vacation, I can’t imagine not being able to connect to my email, social networking services, etc., so I don’t leave home without my mobile Internet gadget. The Tattoo conveniently connects via USB and installed without a hitch on my Windows7-powered laptop.

New projections from Morgan Stanley introduced at last week’s Web 2.0 Summit in San Francisco surprised the tech community with  bullish assumptions about mobile computing’s growing adoption â?? or rather, future dominance.These findings, coupled with several recent announcements about new devices and mobile strategies, are serving as a wake-up call to marketers: Not only must they continue to emphasize mobile strategies in their plans, they must also pay attention to the new and ever-expanding