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A mobile strategy does not just mean rolling out an app: panelist

Published: June 30, 2010

NEW YORK – Although having a mobile strategy is critical, most companies do not actually have one, according to a speaker at the Luxury Interactive 2010 Conference.

Apple stuns market with iAd news: $60M in advertiser commitments

Published: June 8, 2010

For all his whining about mobile advertising, CEO Steve Jobs confirmed yesterday that Apple’s iAd mobile ad network had commitments for 2010 totaling more than $60 million.

Microsoft CEO: Mobile devices are PCs too

Published: June 7, 2010

At last week’s D8 conference, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer said that mobile devices such as tablets are under the same umbrella as PCs—all are computing devices, just with different form factors.

AT&T decision to end unlimited data plans threatens mobile content consumption

Published: June 3, 2010

If competing carriers follow AT&T’s lead and phase out unlimited data plans, the consumption of paid and ad-supported mobile content may be affected.

Will HP’s acquisition of Palm shake up the smartphone market?

Published: April 30, 2010

Hewlett-Packard believes the $1.2 billion it is paying to acquire Palm will accelerate its growth within the $100 billion-plus connected mobile device market. Will the gamble work?

Will Microsoft’s Kin lead to Windows Phone comeback?

Published: April 14, 2010

Microsoft unveiled Kin for young consumers who are heavy social networkers, and analysts are debating whether this will provide a much-needed boost to the beleaguered operating system.

New iPhone OS still lacks Flash, but improves ad capabilities

Published: April 9, 2010

After much speculation, Apple has officially unveiled plans for iAd and the iPhone OS 4, releasing a beta version of the software to its Developer Program members.

How retailers should merchandise on mobile - Mobile Commerce Daily

Published: March 18, 2010

Mobile Commerce Daily today - How retailers should merchandise on mobile; PayPal upgrades app to enable “Bump” money transfers.

Apple iPad: game-changer or just another screen?

Published: March 11, 2010

In the wake of a television campaign during the Oscars, buzz is building in anticipation of the Apple iPad’s impending release on April 3. But will it live up to the hype?

Is Yahoo toast in mobile search?

Published: March 9, 2010

A breakup of its stand-alone mobile group and a shakeup of its wireless carrier relationships for mobile search are challenges Yahoo must overcome to gain market share from competitors.