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More iPhones Are Browsing The Web Then Windows Mobile Devices

Michael Guccione — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 06:38:09 +0000

We knew that the iPhone was doing well, but not this well. According to Market Share [PC Link], it took the iPhone 5 short months to eclipse years of sales of Windows Mobile devices in total web browsing (for those keeping count or on mobile phones the score is iPhone - 0.09%, Windows Mobile Devices - 0.06%). (more…)

Fashion Icon Ralph Lauren & His Not-So-Iconic Mobile Offering

Michael Guccione — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 05:35:44 +0000

Being a long-term fan of the Polo brand by designer Ralph Lauren, I was pleasantly surprised to find out they had a mobile site. Admittedly, my own lack of fashion sense has often been supplemented by taking a quick glance at their full blown website and perusing current trends and can’t-go-wrong classic looks. (more…)

wS Noteworthy Mobile Sites - wapedia.mobi

Michael Guccione — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 04:52:02 +0000

On the go and the date of the War of the Alamo slips your mind? Check out wapedia, the mobile encyclopedia. Wapedia allows you to search wikipedia, music & images all from the palm of your hand. With links to news, deaths in 2008 (a bit morbid, but if that’s your thing, eh), recent searches (for the voyeur in you), and the ability to save your own preferences, this site is a definite bookmark to keep with you.

Added to the Portals & Internet Search Directory.

-wS.

Mosio Adds The Human Touch To Search On The Go

Michael Guccione — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 05:49:42 +0000

Hot on the heels of our last review (don’t worry ChaCha, we still love you), we have yet another way to get access to information on the go - Mosio.com [warning PC Link]. Like ChaCha Mobile, Mosio relies on text messages (or email) for sending your query and receiving your answer. So if you are looking for the results in the latest Election Primary to see if it’s gonna be Obama or Clintion, real people actually research your question and provide you with an answer.

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With ChaCha Mobile, Answers Are Only A Text Message Away

Michael Guccione — Sun, 06 Jan 2008 18:57:09 +0000

In a time where companies are rushing to become the Google of the mobile internet realm, there are some interesting offerings popping up all over the place. With each service striving to pit their own unique recipe of mobile access and flavor against each other, creativity is high, simple usability, however, is not always the case. Simple always wins in the mobile arena, especially with average consumers. (more…)

Moblitize.com Offers Mobile Developers Community, Gabfest

Michael Guccione — Sun, 23 Dec 2007 17:10:10 +0000

Looking to get started in the mobile internet? Get in on the ground floor with Moblitize.com (PC Link), a website forum community created to bring developers together in one place. One caveat, they don’t have a mobile version, yet. (We know, it’s in the plans) (more…)

Can Your Phone Save You Money? mShopper Thinks So.

Michael Guccione — Sat, 15 Dec 2007 05:59:54 +0000

One of the primary reasons that I bought my first smartphone was to be able to check and see if I was actually getting a good deal on something when I was out and about and away from my computer. I hate buying something only to find out that I paid more than I should have. Then you have to fight the return lines, find the receipt, and deal with the “I can’t believe I only get paid $6 an hour” employee behind the counter. Lovely. (more…)

Blue Apple Offers Mobile Video Searching

Michael Guccione — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 05:48:43 +0000

If you have a media-capable phone, searching for streaming video can be somewhat aggravating. Youtube has their mobile site, but only allows you to search a limited amount of videos. There have been smaller video sites that have popped up (and gone down almost as quickly) but because of bandwidth and legal issues, there aren’t many to choose from. (more…)

MyFoxLocal Keeps You Connected, Local, Mobile

Michael Guccione — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 19:15:30 +0000

Fox has a nifty little secret. If you live in or around one of the 30 affiliates listed, you now have access to all of the news that they see fit to print. Pretty convenient stuff if you need/want to read the headlines and keep up with the local happenings on your phone.

Added to the Local Info Directory.

-wS.

MobilePlay.com Offers Fun For Phones, Personalized Mobile Site

Michael Guccione — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 03:22:29 +0000

Here is another example of a social networking site that is created for mobile phone users. We’re not a huge fan of most of these types of sites because of the sheer amount of useless content, but MobilePlay has a redeeming quality in their robust portal. You will still find plenty of semi-nude photos of people who couldn’t get their camera phone up and running fast enough, however, MobilePlay.com gives the user the ability to create a somewhat customized home page that is more useful than most (though Plusmo is still reigning champion in our book.) (more…)