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ABI Research, PeopleString, Kik Interactive, InterlinkOne and Tanla Solutions - News Briefs

2D imagers to drive bar code scanner market to $1.5B in 2011: study
Bar code scanners have reached an estimated $1.4 billion in 2010, with revenues of $1.5 billion projected for 2011, according to ABI Research.  According to the company, 1D bar codes and laser scanners will continue to be seen for some time in the retail sector, however the future lies with 2D bar codes and imagers. Additionally, mobile bar code scanning applications among retailers is helping drive adoption of handheld 2D imagers.

PeopleString taps mobile social portal for iPad, iPhone devices
PeopleString has rolled out its new mobile social portal for iPad and iPhone devices. The service lets users access their social portal pages and favorites tabs on their iPhone and iPad and preview, organize and visit their favorite sites and social networks.

Kik Interactive closes $8M series A funding
Kik Interactive has an $8 million round of series A funding with RRE Ventures, Spark Capital, and Union Square Ventures. The new funding positions the company for its next phase of development, which includes the launch of new group messaging and picture sharing features.

InterlinkOne enables businesses to create mobile-optimized sites
InterlinkOne has introduced its iFlyMobi service that lets businesses to generate mobile-optimized Web pages quickly. The service lets companies generate QR codes, crop logos and photos, choose an available URL for the mobile page and view how many people are browsing the mobile page.

Tanla Solutions lets developers monetize in-app billing via new service
Tanla Solutions is letting developers access billing on more than 100 mobile networks via its new service. The TPaymobile.com cross platform is a mobile payment service for mobile applications and games. The service lets developers monetize through new and innovative business models such as in-application billing, try and buy, time bound licensing and subscriptions.