RingRanger has launched a ringtone site in the UK, that allows users to mix their own tones, which the site then plans to sell to other visitors. The site is at pains to emphasise that it’s very easy to mix a tone, even for complete novices, using their simple-to-use tools. Over 200 phones are supported, [...]
Great Analysis Tool
by on 24. Nov, 2004 in Announcements
The telecoms sector can be fearfully confusing, especially if you’re not from round these parts. So Mobile Weblog reader and consultant, Stephen Griffiths, has developed a nice tool to help understanding. It’s what he calls a Market Map, which as you’ll see below, sets out the main component parts of the value chain. But if [...]
Privacy is Dead
by on 23. Nov, 2004 in Analysis
ÏPrivacy is dead, deal with it,Ó Sun MicroSystems CEO Scott McNealy is widely reported to have declared some time ago. And in the digital age, it’s looking increasingly like he’s right. We’re videoed by camcorders wherever we go now in many urban areas. We have speed cameras on our roads. Mobile phones can be tracked [...]
Amazon gets Aggressive
by on 23. Nov, 2004 in Announcements
While Amazon has been indirectly skirmishing with traditional retailers since they started, their new move in Japan is tantamount to a direct declaration of war. Their “Amazon Scan Search” product allows users to download a free application onto their camera-enabled mobile phone. This allows them to scan barcodes of ordinary products and then search Amazon.co.jp [...]
Domino’s Get Texty
by on 22. Nov, 2004 in Announcements
Domino’s Pizza home delivery are enabling sms ordering shortly, according to brand controller, Robin Auld. All development is being done in house, which must be worrying for mobile specialists if this turns out to be a trend. My only question is; what the hell’s taken them so long? Original source: New Media Zero. —–>Follow us [...]
Interview with Simon Buckingham
by on 22. Nov, 2004 in Analysis
Simon Buckingham, is the ebullient head of Mobile Streams and is perhaps one of the most influential players in mobile today. After leaving the Vodafone womb, Simon started Mobile Streams, which quickly rose to fame primarily as analysts, with ground breaking reports like “Say Yes to SMS” – difficult to believe that many operators really [...]
Griefers
by on 22. Nov, 2004 in Mobile Society
I was reading Renaissance man, Cory Doctorow’s new (free!) short story the other day, Anda’s Game. And very good it is too. As well as being about the world of online gaming, there’s also a nice parable for any young couch potato in your life. I enjoyed it as much as my 12 year old, [...]
Friendster Goes Mobile
by on 22. Nov, 2004 in Announcements
Friendster has announced that it’s going to open up the mobile channel, by launching a service in the Philippines. In case you’ve been off-planet for the last year of two, Friendster is a social networking site that allows users to make new friends online and just maybe, business connections. Though when it comes down to [...]
Retro Phones from Retrofone
by on 21. Nov, 2004 in Announcements
Retrofone has a range of classic (like Moto’s StarTac, pictured) and err…cheap phones for sale. The StarTac can be yours for a mere £29.99 ($56). It caters for lovers of retro cool. But also the kind of klutzes who are always losing phones or dropping them down the loo and don’t see the point in [...]
Free Webinar
by on 20. Nov, 2004 in Announcements
If you have a field sales force or are interested in the area, you might want to tune in to Rococo’s free Webinar on 1st December. It promises to help you understand how you can: Capture data quickly and accurately in the field Eliminate manual data entry Remotely manage sales reps Speed up response time [...]

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