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MWC: Operators Unite Against the App Store

February 15th, 2010 by Arjan Olsder Posted in Analysis & Editorial | No Comments »

Something interesting is about to happen as 24 operators world-wide have shown the intention to create a Wholesale Applications Community. This community is a new platform for app and game delivery.

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MWC: Symbian Foundation Shows Symbian^3

February 15th, 2010 by Arjan Olsder Posted in Platforms: Symbian | No Comments »

Symbian has revealed the third generation of the Open Source OS called Symbian^3. One of the most important aspects will be the strong graphical overhaul for the UI that should make it more attractive for the consumer.

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WMC: Windows Phone Keynote Live @mobilegamesblog

February 15th, 2010 by Arjan Olsder Posted in Platforms: Windows Mobile | No Comments »

Just like most of you, we didn’t go down to the Mobile World Congress. Yet, we do bring you the possibility to watch the keynote live from our website.

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WMC: First Details Windows Phone 7

February 15th, 2010 by Arjan Olsder Posted in Platforms: Windows Mobile | No Comments »

The official press announcements are still an hour away, but already MGB has the first details on what Microsoft will be announcing during the Mobile World Congress.

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MWC: Bada’s App Store

February 15th, 2010 by Arjan Olsder Posted in Platforms: Bada | No Comments »

With the introduction of their new OS, Samsung is now also shedding some light on the Bada part of the App Store behind it. Amongst other features, in-app purchasing will be supported by the sales channel.

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MWC: Samsung to End Dumbphones!?

February 15th, 2010 by Arjan Olsder Posted in Platforms: Bada | No Comments »

It seems the end is over for the dumbphone if we have to believe Samsung. Though the manufacturer still creates a large amount of feature phones, it is expected that Bada will be their new OS.

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Intel and Nokia Release a new OS Called MeeGo

February 15th, 2010 by Arjan Olsder Posted in Platforms: MeeGo | No Comments »

MeeGo is a mix of Nokia’s new Maemo platform with Intel’s Moblin. This Linux based OS will be installed on devices from both vendors like Phones, Netbooks, Connected TV’s, In-Car systems and much more.

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Connect2Media to Boost Flash Uptake

February 15th, 2010 by Arjan Olsder Posted in Distribution, Platforms: Adobe Flash & Air | No Comments »

Connect2Media has announced a new service called Game-a-Day. The service is based on mobile Flash games that will become available to consumers through a subscription model.

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MWC: Symbian Joins Open Screen Project

February 15th, 2010 by Arjan Olsder Posted in Platforms: Adobe Flash & Air, Platforms: Symbian | No Comments »

Another big win for Adobe today as the Symbian Foundation announced to join the Open Screen Project. The goal of the project is to create a single platform for mobile development that will work on any platform)

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MWC: Ericsson’s eStore Launches

February 15th, 2010 by Arjan Olsder Posted in Distribution | No Comments »

It has been hanging in the air for over a year already, Ericsson’s eStore. It has been unveiled today at the Mobile World Congress. At the launch, the store already holds 30.000 apps and games.