Bitstream’s Bolt Browser hits 150,000 users in less than 2 weeks of BETA

The super fast Bolt Browser that was launched at Mobile World Congress has surpassed 150,000 active users.

Early adoption has overwhelmed the team and some users have said the following:
 “Even in beta the BOLT browser is better than Opera in every way.”
“Works phenomenally on my Bold; RIM could learn a thing or two from Bitstream.”
 
“Wow, I [...]

Mobui launches Mobile Audience Chat Application

Mobui has launched a new mobile product chat room service. In short when you are watching TV you can chat or have a discussion at the same time on your mobile.

What?
The application is called the Mobui Audience Chat. It is made specifically for the TV and its interactive for audiences posting comments or talking about [...]

MWC 2009: mobile social network profiler Xtract reveals new product and a new deal with Flirtomatic

We spoke to Jouko Ahvenainen, Co-founder of Xtract & Vice President of Business Development and Marketing, about its news for MWC. At the top of its list was the release of the new version of Social Links, Xtracts flagship product.

Back in 2001, Xtract started as an advanced data analysis team. Since then the focus has [...]

Nokia breakfast: exclusive launch of new N86 mobile device

Nokia unveiled its new mobile device at an exclusive breakfast this morning at MWC - the N86 8MP. Nokia is so proud of its 8 megapixel Carl Zeiss camera that the official name of the product has 8MP in it! We had a great intro to the new device and run through of some its [...]

Skyfire adds mobile social networking to it’s mobile web browser

Skyfire, creator of the free downloadable PC-like browser for mobile devices, has released Skyfire Beta 0.9. The new version is aimed toward MoSo’s, and has added a feed aggregator for news, media, Facebook and Twitter. You can also update your Facebook and Twitter accounts straight from the Skyfire client.

The new Skyfire comes with preset [...]

Two Novarra bits: it expands into mobile broadband and adds widgets to Vision mobile multimedia platform

Novarra released two stories today. First off, it has expanded its Vision mobile internet and multimedia platform to mobile broadband. It now provides support for laptops, notebooks and MIDs. The second story is the addition of mobile widgets to the Vision platform.
Mobile Broadband:
The new functions are integrated with the release of Vision platform version 8.0. [...]

Off-Deck Boston: Panel discussion on the importance of good user experience on the mobile web

This was a very interesting panel discussion at Off-Deck in Boston, about the importance of good user experience on the mobile web and how it could be improved.
Panel topic: Creating a Richer Off-Deck Experience: Is Emulating the Web the Best Way to Create a Pleasing User Experience and Drive Uptake?

Moderator: Adam Zewel, Chief Collaboration Officer, [...]

Rob Knight CTIA Coverage: Skyfire, NeoMedia and Xumii

As most of you know, Rob Knight left GoMo News in August but came back to cover CTIA and help me out. His main role was to follow Medio’s Brian Lent around the show but he also did some other videos and took over Pitch to GoMo News day at CTIA. Live videos to follow!
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