WebRTC is positioned to be a major disruption in mobile as web-based apps gain traction. But traditional mobile network operators should be considering ways to make WebRTC a weapon in their battle against OTT service providers.…
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Because of the iPhone, there is an app for that
The true impact of the launch of the iPhone probably has as much to do with the software that was eventually created on Apple smartphone as much as that smartphone itself, thanks to developers who saw an opportunity and a revolutionary approach to mobile software.…
Read MoreHardware accelerator gives mobile owners new set of tools
Accelerators and incubators are now launching plenty of new software startups into the tech world, but fewer programs target companies looking to build cool new pieces of hardware. HAXLR8R, an accelerator specifically designed for hardware startups, debuted its first class of nine projects on Monday.…
Read MoreDo we need another mobile OS? Mozilla thinks so
Searching for a new lease of life, Mozilla is joining forces with Spanish operator Telefónica to build handsets that have web technologies at their heart. But can Mozilla succeed where Palm failed? And is there room in a difficult market for more players?…
Read MoreFacebook: Social trumps searching for mobile apps
Finding what you want in a sea of mobile applications can be a frustrating and exhausting process. Facebook wants to remind mobile developers that it has a lot of users and that discovering new things is a huge part of the Facebook experience.…
Read MoreSubmit once, sell everywhere? Mozilla to open mobile Web app store
Mozilla is getting ready to make a big push around HTML5 mobile apps in 2012, starting with a plan to unveil a mobile Web app store next week at Mobile World Congress. The maker of the Firefox browser is hoping developers are ready to submit apps.…
Read MoreEye of the robot: Google working on Android-powered glasses?
Forget those old X-ray specs in the back of comic books (which never worked anyway). Google is reportedly working on a pair of Android-powered glasses that could record data and display information for around $400 to $500 and make you look ever dorkier.…
Read MoreRingtones reborn: Just call them notifications now
Remember Crazy Frog? The bike-riding amphibian and his irritating, ubiquitous song symbolized the premium ringtone market a few years ago, before fading into obscurity. The frog has disappeared, but one startup thinks it has found a way to evolve the idea for the modern mobile user.…
Read MoreChrome browser finally comes to Android
Google's Chrome browser and Android mobile operating system went public in the same year but they haven't converged until now. Google is finally introducing Chrome for Android, a robust beta with a lot of slick features which is limited to Android 4.0 devices.…
Read MoreHands on with the remastered Rdio for Android
I took a look at Rdio's new Android client and it's a vast improvement. The application is a full re-write, rather than an update, and better supports Android 4.0 smartphones and tablets, allowing the app to be controlled on a device's lock screen.…
Read MoreU.S. Gov: We can update Android phones in 2 weeks
The U.S. government has settled on Google's Android platform for secure phones, mainly because the software is open and can easily be modified. But what about the dreaded Android software updates? No worries; the government says it can provide them within 2 weeks of Google's changes!…
Read MoreAndroid Market employs a bouncer to keep malware out
Google is addressing growing concerns about malware in Android Market with the formal unveiling of a scanning service called Bouncer that will attempt to weed out bad apps in its marketplace. The move should help Google address growing concerns about malware in Android apps.…
Read MoreAndroid fragmentation not so bad says Localytics
Android fragmentation is less of a challenge than it was two years ago, and developers shouldn't be as concerned about it says Localytics. Data from both Localytics, and even Google, show this to be true. And Android 4.0 is a chance for a "fresh start."…
Read MoreWhy Mint on Android tablets could boost its user base
Mint's financial management app for Android makes the move from phones to tablets on Wednesday. The software offers the same functionality as Mint's iPad app, which is experiencing much higher take-up rates on tablets compared to smartphones. Here's why Mint hopes for the same on Android.…
Read MoreGoogle Videos eating up GBs? Here’s how to fix it
I love watching high-definition movies on my Galaxy Nexus because the phone actually has a true high-definition display. There's a problem though: after watching the rentals, the massive media files aren't disappearing from my phone. Here's the quick fix which requires a file manager application.…
Read MoreApple appeal seeks to broaden the impact of HTC import ban
Apple is looking to sharpen the teeth on a recent import ban it secured from the ITC against HTC smartphones, according to an appeal filing discovered Wednesday. The appeal seems to at least seek to broaden the scope of the ITC's ruling.…
Read MoreFormspring doubles down on mobile to fight unique user dip
Social Q&A site Formspring has experienced a dip in monthly unique visitors, as the two-year-old startup transitions out of the role of hot newcomer. The company is looking to aggressive mobile web and app development and an updated design to get the growth back on track.…
Read MoreDolphin Browser improves with Skitch and Evernote
Dolphin Browser, a popular third-party web client for Android devices, is set to get even more popular. On Tuesday, the browser gained two new add-ons: support for both Skitch and Evernote, making it easier to annotate, draw on, or capture web content for saving or sharing.…
Read MorePolar Mobile bets on HTML5 with new $6M funding round
Toronto-based Polar Mobile, which provides a digital media distribution platform powering the apps of some of the biggest media companies in the world, including Conde Nast, Sports Illustrated and The Wall Street Journal, announced a new $6 million funding round on Monday.…
Read More4 reasons you will want the Wikipedia for Android app
Wikipedia's website may have been dark yesterday in protest of SOPA, but now there is a new official Wikipedia app for Android 2.2 and up devices. You could use the mobile web for Wikipedia, but four key features make this app worth the download.…
Read MoreAndroid 4.0.3 now hitting Motorola Xoom tablets
Motorola officially announced on Wednesday that it's now upgrading its Xoom Wi-Fi tablets to the Ice Cream Sandwich version of Android, effective immediately. Google Android version 4.0.3 will be an over-the-air software upgrade, starting today, in stages, for all Xoom tablet owners.…
Read MoreAndroid 4.0 on tablets: Better, but still needs work
In October, Google debuted Android 4.0, also known as Ice Cream Sandwich, to unify tablets and smartphones. But does it really accomplish that? It's too early to tell, but the current version has some inconsistencies noted by Jason Perlow, and I can't disagree with him.…
Read MoreIs iTunes the key to Apple’s paid app advantage?
Apple's iOS mobile platform tends to sell more paid software than its rivals, and its biggest advantage might be a head start that Google, Microsoft or any other mobile competitor can't do much to eliminate: iTunes. It's also an advantage Apple likely isn't done profiting by.…
Read MoreAndroid this week: Transformer Prime power; Android at CES; Google guidelines
This week had me running around the CES event, where Android 4.0 was everywhere. New tablets with multicore chips impressed me -- and could even be notebook replacements -- plus a few smartphones looked incredible. Apps may start looking better to due to a Google initiative.…
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