by dave on September 15th, 2009 /
Category: News
A recent study of VC-backed software companies developing for mobile platforms found that, while almost 50% of them prefer developing for the iPhone (over the other 5 major mobile OSes), only a minority are committing fully to the platform.
The study showed that only 33% of these companies are developing for a single platform, with the majority (67%) opting instead to develop their apps to run on multiple platforms. Of that majority, a whopping 76% develop for all 6 mobile OSes.
Read the full study findings at ChubbyBrain.com.
Rhomobile has announced details around the ‘Mobile Application Development Challenge’ they are hosting, including an extension on the deadline. The contest promotes Rhomobile’s Rhodes framework, which allows developers to write once to create native apps for all leading smartphones including iPhone, BlackBerry, Windows Mobile, Symbian and Android, and features a $10,000 grand prize.
Click through to read more details about this great mobile development contest
A favourite blog of mine, jkOnTheRun, has just posted up a very interesting article entitled “The uphill battle Microsoft faces with Windows Mobile” wherein they discuss the trials and tribulations that Microsoft faces in trying to stay with their head above water in these shark infested negative-consumer-perception filled seas. (Okay, so maybe that wasn’t the greatest metaphor, but doesn’t it feel just right?)
I’m a Windows Mobile fan but I’m not naive enough to think that WinMo doesn’t have a bad rap. Is it for anything they did wrong specifically? Well, certainly they haven’t made all the best moves – that might be making light of it – but really, what company has been with out fumbles and screw ups?
One thing that jkOnTheRun’s post suggested that I’m not sure that I stand behind 100% was that “…consumers by and large don’t care what is driving their phone, they are focused on the phone itself. That’s why Apple has been so successful with the iPhone while other companies have struggled. The reality is that consumers don’t care (and often don’t even know) if their phone is powered by Windows Mobile or S60. They are only aware of the particular phone they use or want and what others say about it.”
What do you think? Do you know what’s running your mobile phone? Do you care?
by dave on January 2nd, 2009 /
Category: Help
Want to try out software? Themes? New interfaces? This official desktop software imitates Windows Mobile 6, 5, and 2003SE right on your PC making it much easier to install and uninstall things you’d like to try out.
This emulator is also perfect for those who don’t currently own a Windows Mobile phone. You can spend some time with the OS, tweak some settings, try out some software, and more. Give it a try today!
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by dave on December 4th, 2008 /
Category: News
Spb Wireless Monitor is a complete solution for measuring data traffic via all types of connections and calculating network usage costs according to your data plan. Spb developers are proud to announce that Spb GPRS Monitor is shipped in Samsung WiTu – a version of Samsung i900 (globally known as Omnia), specially customized for the Russian market.
Read the official press release here: Spb GPRS Monitor shipped by Samsung
by dave on December 3rd, 2008 /
Category: News
This isn’t the first time that HTC and One & Co have worked together. In fact, they’ve been working together since 2006 to create the popular handset the HTC Touch Diamond. With the full acquisition of One & Co, HTC hopes to bring new innovative handsets to the market.
I am very excited to see what weird and wonderful devices come out of this team up!
Read the official Press Release: HTC bolsters design credibility with addition of One & Co
AOL has just announced the availability of AOL Sync for beta testing!
AOL Sync allows users to sync up Microsoft Outlook and their AOL Calendar and Address Book with a wide range of mobile devices, including (and, of course, most importantly) Windows Mobile!
It offers two-way “over the air” synchronization so users can make real-time updates to their calendar and list of contacts over the cell network.
More information on AOL Sync beta testing from AOL
Qualcomm, a leader in developing and delivering innovative digital wireless communications products and services based on CDMA technologies, has just released a press release announcing their plans to enable Skyhook Wi-Fi positioning on their gpsOne platform.
Founded in 2003, Skyhook Wireless has pioneered the development of the first hybrid positioning system to fully leverage Wi-Fi, GPS and cell towers delivering precise location data supporting the growing market for location-based services. Skyhook’s hybrid positioning system XPS requires no new hardware, works indoors and outdoors, provides an instant location and is more accurate than current technologies in congested downtown areas.
Check out the official press release from Qualommm here
Since it entered the mobile software market in 2001 VITO Technology Inc. has developed an impressive portfolio of products for Windows Mobile. The latest VITO Technology’s endeavors include iPhone and Web 2.0 software development.
Read VITO Technology’s Press Release here!
