Android Apps Free-For-All

The Android app market is steadily increasing. And if you are an owner of an Android phone, it is time to rejoice. Why? Because you can download all of the apps on the Android market. For free. Whether the app is free or not.

How? The basic process is:

1. Download an application called Astro File (or [...]

HTML5, It’s Cool Cause Apple Says So

Years ago, there was a program developed that has since penetrated the hearts and jobs of graphic designers worldwide. Adobe Flash. As Flash was being adopted, upgraded and loved, a new platform for advertising was growing exponentially: mobile. With such an immense platform, the world wasn’t sure that Flash could succeed. The world may not [...]

Mobile Browsers over Mobile Apps?

Wait wait wait. . .you’re telling me that mobile users prefer to digest content via a browser rather than an app?  While Apple coined the word “apps” and made it part of very brand marketers vocabulary and checklist, it seems as though consumers prefer using their mobile browser for certain content such as Product Reviews, [...]

Kickin Facts…

You want exposure? You want people to know about your brand, your product, or your service; well the answer is in your pocket!

Mobile usage across the globe is growing faster and stronger than a 13 year old girl can say Justin Bieber! First, let me hit you with some facts:

-          According to the International Telecommunications [...]

Google’s got App Developers Crazy

Yes, you read that right.  Not app crazy or crazy for apps, but just plain old crazy.  With the latest Android release, Google now has at least 4 different versions of the Android in the wild.  With a variety of versions must come a variety of app releases.  With each version, developers have to change/modify/adjust [...]

2D Barcodes – Are they the next LBS?

Last fall when we attended CTIA in San Diego, we noticed everyone was raving about LBS – location-based-services.  LBS was supposed to be a game changer, and with little coming out of it besides foursquare, twitter, and yelp, we have yet to see many things take off.  This CTIA, the next buzzword seems to be [...]

Mobile Intelligence – Mobile Barcodes

**This post is courtesy of Ben Tannenbaum from MX Telecom.

Mobile barcodes are experiencing a rise in visibility as of late. 57 percent of respondents to a recent Mobile Trends survey believe that mobile coupons and campaigns involving 2D barcodes will generate sales in 2010. There are all sorts of examples of mobile barcodes in the [...]

Karla bustin’ myths!

Upon coming across a misinformed article about text messaging and all of its con’s (it didn’t even cover the advantages) I was appalled by the lack of information this article was based off. Pulling every problem imaginable out of its anti-texting pocket, ranging from pure insignificance to slightly relevant, I decided to straighten these misunderstandings [...]

Mobile Hardware in a Soft Market

When was the last time you were in Ace Hardware? Better yet, when was the last time Ace Hardware crossed your mind when doing any kind of home improvement?!

In 2007: Ace Hardware Corp. ends bid to transition from a co-op after discovering $154 million accounting error. – http://leep.it/eE

In 2008: Total revenues for the first quarter [...]

Surprising News from Apple – VoIP Calls over 3G?!?

Interesting news from AppleInsider:

Apple now allowing iPhone apps to make VoIP calls over 3G networks

In an update to its iPhone SDK, Apple is now permitting apps to make VoIP calls over 3G wireless networks, an option that was once only available over a WiFi connection.

According to a press release issued Wednesday by [...]