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Nokia Launches Podcast Application; discovery, OTA downloads and sharing all supported

Nokia continues to step up the company’s efforts to integrate more and more Web2.0 application functionality into their phones and to more tightly integrate the mobile experience with Web2.0. Today they’ve announced a brand new podcasting application for their S60 3rd edition devices, but particularly the N91 (which was recently profiled here).In paging through the 13 page PDF that constitues a very well down instructional manual it looks as though this is not a half baked product, but a very complete, well thought out and well executed tool that (at least for me) will dramatically augment the functionality of my N91. Read more »

September 22, 2006 Posted by mycoliseum | Mobile VAS | | No Comments Yet

Mobile CAPEX: Leap of Faith Business Strategy

Recent reports of the lower than expected uptake of mobile phone related value-added services apparently won’t discourage service providers from investing in additional broadband infrastructure. New research has uncovered incremental capital expenditure (CAPEX) by the major mobile operators, along with their strategies for the future.

In 2006, GSM is the dominant cellular technology, but by 2012, WCDMA will receive the highest CAPEX investment by mobile operators, according to a study from ABI Research. By 2012, worldwide mobile CAPEX will exceed $150 billion.

“Mobile operators’ attitudes towards CAPEX have changed over the past two or three years,” says mobile wireless research analyst Shailendra Pandey. “They are clearly becoming more focused on an early return on their investments.” Read more »

September 19, 2006 Posted by mycoliseum | Mobile VAS | | No Comments Yet

The 12 Function of GPS

Most people have heard the term of GPS but not many people know how to use it, when to use it. Oke let me explain it and hopefully it will added your knowledge in case you have to use it in certain condition. GPS or Global Positioning Systems is a term that most commonly conjures up images of vehicle navigation systems, space-age satellite technology, and interactive maps for outdoors-types and sportsmen. But the reality is that there are far more applications of Global Positioning Systems beyond GPS vehicle tracking or map navigation that everyday people like us can benefit from. All it takes is a bit of creativity, and some trial and error. There are currently many possibilities that can benefit for you in your busy day or in hectic life. Read more »

September 18, 2006 Posted by mycoliseum | Mobile VAS | | No Comments Yet