Patrick Nelson
Damage-Resistant Glass for Phones?
Major glass supplier, AGC Group say that it expects to generate global sales of about $360 million (USD) for its Dragontrail strengthened glass by 2012. The product is suitable for phones and tablets and has been released worldwide today. AGC say the glass is six times stronger than conventional soda-lime glass and is resistant to […]
Facebook Launches Non-Smartphone App
Facebook has announced that it’s launching an app that’s not a smartphone app. The app is designed for feature phones—phones that are used commonly all over the globe. Facebook says that app will work on over 2,500 devices including Nokias, LG’s and others. The developer who worked on the project is Snaptu. According to Facebook’s […]
Dodge Smartphone Apps Released
Chrysler’s Dodge auto brand has introduced a set of smartphone apps that allow access to 24-hour roadside assistance; operation, maintenance, and warranty information; and also social networking with other Dodge owners on social media sites. The free apps are available for Android, iTunes or BlackBerry, and have been developed by Tweddle Group, who you’ll see […]
T-Mobile DriveSmart Text Blocking Product Announced
Locationlabs along with T-Mobile have announced the DriveSmart text-blocking app. The Android app protects users by detecting if they are driving, and then stops them from texting. T-Mobile users can subscribe to the service for $4.99 a month if they have an LG Optimus T, with other phones to follow. While in motion, incoming calls […]
Starbucks Launches Mobile Payments Nationally
Starbucks has launched its version of a mobile based payment system at all its US company-operated stores. The system uses a combination of app and on-screen barcode on the phone, and counter-top scanner to tie the purchase into the user’s Starbucks account. The app is available for some Blackberry phones, and the iPhone and iPod […]
Iridium Network Quality Guarantee Expanded
Satellite-phone provider Iridium has expanded its service guarantee program to more service partners. Under its Network Quality Guarantee, Iridium will provide up to 100 minutes of airtime, and up to three months of free subscriptions if the Iridium network fails to initiate voice calls from the new Iridium 9555 or Iridium 9505A phones. Customers can […]
Music Streaming Service Rhapsody Now Available on Sprint Zone
Sprint has announced access to Rhapsody’s 11 million song music collection as an premium Android offering in the Sprint Zone application. The Rhapsody app has previously been available in the Android Market, with a caveat stating that the latest HTC EVO firmware (3.70.651.1) has adversely affected the application in some cases.
AT&T Increases Landline Surcharges in Chicago
AT&T has increased its landline line charges by 63% in the city of Chicago on January 3rd according to utility watchdog consumer group Citizen’s Utility Board (CUB.) The board stated that AT&T increased its line charge in the Chicago Loop to $7.76 a month. AT&T landline customers in the outer suburbs of the city were […]