mocoNews Quick Hits 05.26.2010

Ivdopia Viper Swiping Screen Grab

»  Android is getting more traction in the U.S., whereas the iPhone is more global, according to AdMob, which will soon be acquired by Google (NSDQ: GOOG). [GigaOm.]

»  Medialets has partnered with Mojiva to make its rich media ad formats for applications more widely available. It also has partnerships with Nexage and Jumptap. [Medialets blog.]

»  Foxconn, the Chinese manufacturer known for making the iPhone, says it is reviewing its policies after a ninth employee between the ages of 18 and 24 committed suicide. The company has about 420,000 employees. [The New York Times.]

»  In a survey conducted by the FCC, it found that one in six U.S. mobile phone users have been shocked by fees and charges in their monthly bills. [Reuters.]

»  iVdopia, a mobile advertising network, has launched a so-called “Viper ad.” Users swipe their fingertip across the screen to reveal a menu of options. So far, more than 15 percent of users tried out the action and more than 71 percent watched the ad to the end. [See image.]

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