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Will running Android apps be enough to help BlackBerry PlayBook compete?

Published: March 28, 2011

Research In Motion’s plans to expand the application ecosystem for the BlackBerry PlayBook by having the tablet support Android apps makes the device a more compelling canvas for advertisers. However, doubts about the PlayBook’s competitiveness linger.

Bing drives app downloads via mobile gaming sponsorships

Published: December 22, 2010

Microsoft’s Bing is sponsoring the free lite version of the Snowboard Hero mobile game to raise awareness of its own mobile applications and drive downloads.

Can new CEO save Nokia from mobile oblivion?

Published: September 13, 2010

Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo is leaving Nokia and the company’s board of directors has appointed Stephen Elop president/CEO, who has his work cut out for him.

Snickers ties first branded mobile game to in-store marketing

Published: February 23, 2010

Mars Inc.’s Snickers is running a multichannel campaign that features a mobile game, a WAP site, banners and in-store marketing to drive consumer interest.

Mobile Distillery reveals major organization overhaul, future growth plans

Published: February 16, 2010

After a 60 percent increase in revenue in 2009, mobile technology specialist Mobile Distillery is announcing its plans for future growth.

Verizon taps Gemalto, G&D for LTE technology

Published: May 14, 2009

Verizon Wireless has taken a step in the development of the Long Term Evolution mobile broadband network.

First 2D bar code on book links to Amazon.com

Published: May 4, 2009

A new book on digital branding includes a 2D mobile bar code on its back cover that connects directly to the title's page on Amazon's mobile Web site.

Shazam extends mobile music app to BlackBerry

Published: April 9, 2009

Mobile music discovery provider Shazam has launched an application for BlackBerry, letting consumers discover, buy and share music using their smartphone.

U.S. Cellular unveils new mobile Internet plan, browser

Published: January 22, 2009

U.S. Cellular has re-launched its open mobile Internet service using Novarra's newest Vision browser.

ACG debuts encrypted text messaging product KryptoSMS

Published: January 21, 2009

Agile Communications Group, or ACG, a wireless technology and service company, has launched KryptoSMS, an encrypted text messaging product.