October 20, 2009
News to Us: Google's In-Air WiFi, Red Cross SMS, Bite-Sized Comics, Nook, and More
- Google Gives The Ultimate Holiday Gift: Free WiFi On Virgin America Flights | TechCrunch
To hook frequent fliers, Google is offering those riding Virgin America during the upcoming holidays free in-flight Wi-Fi.
- Mobile Citizen Project Launches: Incubator Fund for Mobile Projects in Latin America | MobileActive
The Mobile Citizen Project will support local initiatives for social change within Latin America and is currently holding a "call for problems" which could be solved using mobile technology.
- Red Cross uses SMS to spur blood donations | IntoMobile
Red Cross hopes to keep donors in sync by providing real-time SMS alerts to critical blood inventories, tips for successful blood donations, and promotion notification.
- Android Avalanche: A Complete List Of The Android Phones So Far | TechCrunch
Google CEO Eric Schmidt has predicted that "Android adoption is about to explode," and with good reason. Many manufacturers have announced devices sporting the open OS, one of the latest being Motorola with the Droid.
- Nook is Coming: Barnes & Noble's Kindle Killer | Mashable
Barnes & Noble has released details about its upcoming eReader, Nook, which will include a 6-inch monochrome E-ink panel and multi-touch color LCD panel directly below it.
- Bite-size comic books and small-screen mobile publishing | Nokia Conversations
Carnival Comics is but one publisher diving head first into mobile opportunities with original series tailored to a smaller screen.
- Microsoft begins restoring Sidekick data | Beyond Binary
Cloud storage took a hit when T-Mobile lost all Sidekick user data. To save the day, Microsoft is now providing a tool on T-Mobile's website that allows Sidekick owners to retrieve their data.
- Ericsson and Kaixin001 offer mobile social apps in China | Mobile Entertainment
To bring mobile applications to the massive Chinese market, Ericsson is teaming up with Kaixin001, a social network with 50 million subscribers.
- 2D Barcodes to be Implemented in Latin America | PSFK
Latin America's mobile penetration is above the world average at 80% but remains technologically limited. In an attempt to open up more options to brands, Telefónica is teaming up with Bems to develop 2D barcode mobile solutions across 13 South American countries.
- Mobile Sites Frustrate Users, May Hurt Brands | Mediapost
A new study shows that slow load time, poor content optimization, and crashing is frustrating mobile web users and could affect brand image.
- Freescale, E Ink to Produce e-Book Reader on a Chip | jkOnTheRun
In a joint effort between Freescale and E Ink, a future with lighter, cheaper, and thinner e-books is now in sight.
