Mobile Content Bits: Palm In Europe, Clearwire WiMax In Spain, MP Tracking App

Palm (NSDQ: PALM) in France: Palm is joining up with mobile operator SFR to launch its Pre and Pixi devices in France. This will be the company’s fifth market in Europe, after the UK, Germany, Spain and Ireland, where it debuted its devices with Telefonica-owned O2. via The Register Another report alleges that in Ireland only 220 devices have been sold since launching in October. via Mobile Industry Review

Clearwire (NSDQ: CLWR) in Europe: The US operator has made its first foray into mobile WiMax in Europe and launched a network in Malaga, Spain. Retailed under the name Instanet, the network will cover 600,000 people. The operator also plans to launch a network in Seville, and also holds licenses for spectrum in Belgium, Germany, Ireland, Poland, Romania, and Denmark. via Light Reading

Tracking Politicians: In the lead-up to the general election, a new Apple (NSDQ: AAPL) app that cashes in on the expenses scandal that hit UK politics in 2009. MP Expenses by Satosoft, looks up expenses for all members of Parliament and tracks those that are making the highest claims; also includes links to email and phone numbers to call and complain directly. via netimperative

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