Tag: Opera

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Mobile Internet search engine use increasing: Study

Published: February 26, 2009

Surveys show that 70 percent of respondents used their mobile phones to access information through Internet search engines last year, representing a 14 percent increase over 2007.

Facebook, VKontakte are top mobile social networks worldwide: Opera

Published: January 23, 2009

Facebook and vKontakte are the most visited social networks for Opera Mini users, according to Opera's latest State of the Mobile Web report.

IPod touch popularity explodes: AdMob

Published: January 9, 2009

The iPod touch is gaining wider adoption, becoming the No.2 device in the AdMob mobile ad network, with a 4.7 percent share.

Virgin Mobile USA benefits from recession

Published: January 8, 2009

While the recession is proving to be detrimental to many businesses, Virgin Mobile experienced stellar results last quarter. Industry observers tie the MVNO's success to the slowing economy.

Harrah's casino chain runs mobile coupon pilot

Published: November 19, 2008

Casino giant Harrah's is running a mobile couponing pilot as part of its customer loyalty program.

Carrier business models impeding mobile gaming growth: study

Published: November 19, 2008

A new study claims that the volume of paid-for mobile game downloads has flatlined across North America and Western Europe.

Virgin Mobile USA cuts 10 percent of its workforce

Published: November 18, 2008

Mobile virtual network operator Virgin Mobile USA is eliminating about 45 positions in its New Jersey and California offices, which represents approximately 10 percent of its workforce.

"The Devil and George Bush" becomes first mobile opera

Published: November 3, 2008

"The Devil and George Bush" claims to be the first opera composed specifically for the Internet and intended for download to MP3 players and mobile phones.

Verizon reports continued growth in Q3

Published: October 28, 2008

Defying the shaky economic climate, Verizon Communications Inc.'s wireless division helped to increase the carrier's third-quarter profits.

Does the prepaid/MVNO model have a future?

Published: October 27, 2008

Does the prepaid mobile virtual network operator have a bright future addressing underserved demographics, or are the players in this space clinging to a flawed business model?