Archive for September, 2009
mSpot offer streaming movie rentals on all major carriers
by admin on Sep.30, 2009, under App / Software
mSpot has announced its Mobile Movies service is now available.
The service is launching initially with support for 30 different handsets including the iPhone, Blackberry, Palm, and Windows Mobile. Several feature phones will support the service as well. Films are rented with a credit card.
The movies don’t have to download before they can be viewed and are watched directly in the devices browser. Each film offered on the service has 18 versions with different aspect ratios and codex versions for the best viewing experience. The films cost $4.99 to rent for 72 hours.
MetroPCS expands nationwide service area
by admin on Sep.30, 2009, under Carriers
MetroPCS announced today that it was expanding its unlimited calling network to cover new parts of the Midwest, Northwest, and parts of the Eastern United States. The expansion nearly doubles the coverage area of MetroPCS to more than 11,000 cities.
The service offerings on MetroPCS range in price from $30 to $50 per month. The big draw of the service includes no credit check and unlimited calling nationwide every day of the week. The extended service area will allow more users to take advantage of the MetroPCS offering.
iHome dual iPhone charging iP88 alarm clock
by admin on Sep.30, 2009, under Accesories, Apple / iPhone
The docks can charge all dockable iPods and the iPhone. The clock is called the iP88 and can wake the user to a playlist, AM/FM radio, or a buzzer. The clock has three separate alarm settings.
A remote control is also included for control of your tracks from across the room. Other features include Reson8 stereo speakers, 3D sound, and an integrated EQ. The iP88 alarm clock is available now for $149.99.
RIM launches BlackBerry desktop manager for Mac users
by admin on Sep.30, 2009, under App / Software, BlackBerry
WATERLOO, Ont. — Research In Motion (TSX:RIM) is launching a BlackBerry desktop manager for Mac computers as it tries to forge a stronger position in a consumer market dominated by Apple’s iPhone.
RIM says the new software will allow Mac users to sync their contacts, calendar appointments, tasks and notes with their BlackBerry smartphones.
The move will also let Mac users sync their iTunes music collections with their BlackBerry.
The software is designed to run on Mac computers with Mac OS 10.5.5 and higher and supports smartphones running BlackBerry OS 4.2 and higher.
RIM says the software for Mac computers will be available for free download from the BlackBerry website on Friday.
Nokia buys Dopplr service for travelers
by admin on Sep.29, 2009, under Nokia
Nokia has announced that it has purchased Dopplr. Dopplr is a privately held mobile service provider for international travelers. The company had seven employees with offices in London and Helsinki.
Nokia and Dopplr say that the purchase will not change the Dopplr service or platforms where Dopplr is integrated. The Dopplr service lets members share personal and business travel plans privately within their networks.
The user can then highlight interesting places to stay, eat, and explore in different cities around the world. The terms of the deal and whether or not the purchase will need to pass any regulatory steps were not disclosed.
