Layar Introduces Layar Stream

May 9th, 2010 by Arjan Olsder Posted in Platforms: Layar | No Comments »

Following the announcement of paid Layars, the Layar company has also announced Layar Stream. Layar Stream will help consumers find new layar content that is aimed at their direct environment. Read the rest of this entry »

Betfair Brings Gambling to the iPhone

May 9th, 2010 by Arjan Olsder Posted in Gambling, Platforms: iOS | No Comments »

UK betting company Betfair seems to be the first company to release an actual betting application on Apple’s App Store, though only available in Ireland and the UK. Read the rest of this entry »

Apple Working on Flash Alternative ‘Gianduia’

May 9th, 2010 by Arjan Olsder Posted in Platforms: iOS | No Comments »

Though Apple is fighting to keep both Flash and Silverlight out of iPhone OS, the company seems to be working on a new framework for rich internet apps and games called Gianduia. Read the rest of this entry »

Apple Patents Heartbeat ID

May 9th, 2010 by Arjan Olsder Posted in Platforms: iOS | No Comments »

Apple has filed a patent to identify users based on their heartbeat. Through heartbeat identification, an iPhone should be aware of the person using it. Read the rest of this entry »

Nintendo Identifies Apple as Enemy of the Future

May 9th, 2010 by Arjan Olsder Posted in Platforms: DSiWare, Platforms: iOS | No Comments »

Having pretty much won the handheld console wars over competitors like SEGA and Sony, Nintendo will now start preparing to beat computer and cellphone maker Apple. Read the rest of this entry »

The Wholesale Applications Community Sheds Some Light on Their Plans

May 9th, 2010 by Arjan Olsder Posted in Distribution | No Comments »

11 weeks ago, the Wholesale Applications Community was announced at the Mobile World Congress. They took some time, but finally WAC shed some more light on their ambitious plans. Read the rest of this entry »

Gameloft Turns 10, Rebrands and Celebrates

May 9th, 2010 by Arjan Olsder Posted in Companies & M&A | 1 Comment »

Following HandyGames, Gameloft has also turned ten this year. The company uses the occasion to introduce a new logo and announce 10 iPhone games which will given away for free. Read the rest of this entry »

iPhone Missing for US Top 5 Smartphones

May 9th, 2010 by Arjan Olsder Posted in Research & Stats | 1 Comment »

Though the iPhone from Apple remains very popular, Comscore has calculated that the device didn’t get Apple into a top 5 position for the US smartphone market in Q1 2010. Read the rest of this entry »

Apple Announces International iPad Launch

May 9th, 2010 by Arjan Olsder Posted in Platforms: iOS | No Comments »

The long expected international launch of the iPad is about to happen as Apple sent out an official press release stating it will be launching in nine more countries on May 28th. Read the rest of this entry »

Mobile Unconference Website Updated

May 9th, 2010 by Arjan Olsder Posted in Events & Conferences | No Comments »

Over the past week, we made several updated to the Mobile Unconference website. One of them is a small list with several big speakers that we can already announce as well as international ticketing information. Read the rest of this entry »