Tag: Sync

Total Results: 11

Nokia ditches operator-focused business to hone in on consumer services

Published: July 1, 2011

Nokia is selling an operator-focused business so it can pay attention to building its smartphone presence.

Carriers threatened by handset makers binding customers to their brand

Published: January 19, 2011

By Carsten Brinkschulte

Many players in the market underestimate the power that messaging and social network services have on the purchasing decision that consumers make when choosing a mobile device.

Ford Sync Destinations mobile app predicts best departure times

Published: January 3, 2011

Owners of 2010 and 2011 Ford Sync-equipped vehicles that are traffic-, directions- and information-capable can download a free smartphone application designed to make it easy for them to get to where they need to go.

Ford encourages app developers to innovate Sync

Published: January 8, 2010

Ford Motor Co. is providing third-party mobile application developers access to the in-car information and entertainment system Ford Sync.

Ford updates Sync system to make cars WiFi-enabled

Published: December 28, 2009

Ford Motor Co.’s Sync has been updated to let consumers turn their automobiles into mobile Internet hotspots by accessing WiFi.

Ford taps Microsoft for multichannel campaign featuring mobile

Published: November 20, 2009

Ford Motor Co. tapped Microsoft Advertising to build awareness for the Ford Sync product via branded experiences for MSN, XBox Live and mobile.

Ford, Best Buy Mobile partner to promote new tech services

Published: October 20, 2009

Ford Motor Co. has teamed with Best Buy to promote its new Sync technology at Best Buy Mobile stores.

Are consumers open to ad-supported email?

Published: July 15, 2009

With mobile marketing on the rise and data-enabled phones working their way up the market's food chain, the opportunity for carriers to implement ad-funded mobile email is right around the corner.

Ford Motor taps mobile to connect drivers to content

Published: June 1, 2009

Ford Motor Co. is relying on mobile phones to help drivers navigate quickly and safely.

MSpot launches consumer music site for mobile commerce

Published: March 18, 2009

Mobile music and entertainment company mSpot Inc. has launched its first consumer Web site for mobile commerce.