If there is one weakness that the iPhone has right now, it has to be the ability to allow other processes to run in the background. Understandably, the iPhone is not expected to perform in the same way that PCs and notebooks can, allowing other processes to run while the main app is on the foreground. However, Apple seems to be seriously considering this option to push through.

One would think that if this were to happen, a lot of things may have to be considered. One is the ability of the iPhone to handle such processes and perhaps upgrading or replacing some chips or parts to provide more support to the default apps.

Earlier today, Dan Frommer of Silicon Alley Insider cited sources in the mobile industry saying that Apple was serious about allowing background applications. John Gruber of Daring Fireball backed this up , saying he heard something similar from a decent source a few months ago. I’ve just spoken with a trusted source who confirmed the news as well.

(Source) TechCrunch

Tags: Apple, Apple, background applications, background tasks, chips, daring fireball, foreground, iPhone, iPhone, john gruber, mobile industry, Notebooks, silicon alley, software

Adhering towards the growing demand and fascination that the mobile industry has gotten, Exchange Media is pleased to announce that it plans to successfully launch a Mobile Multi-Media Video and Audio platform, commencing its service in Beijing, China.

The company’s customized software will allow the users to search, download, manage, and play published audio and video content and short clips.

Exchange Media’s newly developed platform has an excellent compatibility with numerous mobile phone models, it can support millions of subscribers of Nokia and certain Motorola phone brands, other brands will be added as we expand our service after full implementation in China and other areas.

The software will support all international audio/video codec based standards and will utilize the most efficient compression and optimization technology to help customers save bandwidth and money.

(Source) Press

Tags: audio platform, bandwidth, Business, Cell Phones, mobile industry, Mobile News, mobile phone models, mobile platform, Mobile Software, Motorola, motorola phone, Nokia, video codec, video content

INQ1, a social mobile handset from the Hutchison Whampoa company, won the the Best Mobile Handset award earlier at the GSMA in Barcelona. The INQ won the award over four other shortlisted contenders including the Nokia E71, T-Mobile G1, RIM BlackBerry Storm and LG KS360.

This award is the most coveted and fiercely contested prize in the mobile industry and is given to a device with the combination of design, technical excellence and functionality that comes together to position a product at the top of its market.

The INQ is an HSDPA handset that provides one-click access to fully integrated applications including Facebook, Skype, Windows Messenger and Last.fm. The intuitive navigation offered by the switcher key and menu carousel, along with instant information provided by the home screen widgets and the integrated phonebook, deliver an experience so intuitive that it’s easy and fun to stay connected.

The INQ has a 3.2MP camera that allows for photos to be directly uploaded to Facebook, while preloaded modem drivers mean the handset can double as a plug and play dongle.

(Source) Press

Tags: best mobile handset, Cell Phones, gsma, hutchison whampoa, intuitive navigation, mobile industry, Nokia E71, rim blackberry, skype windows, T-Mobile, technical excellence, widgets, windows messenger

Azingo and Vodafone, both members of the LiMo foundation, have severed ties to deliver compatible mobile software solutions for the consumers. Vodafone has officially selected Azingo to develop applications for mobile phones based on the LiMo platform.

“We are excited to partner with Azingo to develop cutting edge applications for our mobile phones based on the LiMo platform,” said Guido Arnone, Director of Terminals Technology at Vodafone. “We’re looking forward to working with Azingo’s agile development teams to develop and deliver innovative communications solutions for our customers.”

Both Azingo and Vodafone are core members of the LiMo Foundation, a dedicated consortium of mobile industry leaders working together within an open and transparent governance model to deliver an open and globally consistent handset software platform based upon Mobile Linux for use by the whole mobile industry.

(Source) PR Canada

Tags: azingo, Business, communications solutions, innovative communications, mobile industry, mobile linux, mobile phones, Mobile Software, Vodafone, Vodafone