As we see the rising global use of GPS, the next thing you would need would be maps to load. And now, Waze Inc. makes the task entirely easier by announcing that free driver-generated maps and real time information are available globally. Due to driver demand, waze can now be used to generate real-time maps anywhere in the world, quickly and accurately, by simply driving around with waze’s free mobile app installed on your phone.

Waze is compatible with Android, iPhones, Symbian and Windows Mobile users. Never get lost again and make sure you are heading in the right direction thanks to the efforts of these driver-made maps.

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T-Mobile is offering the Medis 24/7 Xtreme Portable Power Solution, a fuel-cell portable power pack which should be a great new accessory to have for mobile users. It runs on sealed cartridges of sodium borohydride and offers 20 watt hours from a single cartridge. The cells last for up to 18 months if unused and is activated through squeezing. The cell lasts for 3 months once activated but recommended usage should be within 6 weeks.

This is a great accessory to have especially for people who want a reliable charger that makes use of alternative energy. It is now available and retails for $24.99.

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This time, you don’t have to worry about which instant messaging app to find in your mobile phones. Emoze Now, best known for messaging solutions comes with the latest Nokia Series 40 platform. This means that mobile users can enjoy using their preferred messaging data such as Gmail, Hotmail, Facebook and so on.

You get the virtual PC style of enjoying these perks from these networks as it comes installed in the OVI download folder, allowing you to set it up instantly.

For those with more than one email address, or avid fans of social communities like Facebook, the emoze PRO version allows users to set up multiple messaging addresses for real-time delivery to their mobile phone for a nominal monthly charge.

The software is likewise free for download at this link which is compatible with most phones in use today.

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Mobile searching just got better with the release of the beta version of the Searchme mobile app. The new app is compatible with Windows Mobile platforms, specifically for the devices that make use of touch-screen interface.

What makes this Searchme mobile app appealing is that it is not limited to the usual worded links. In fact, you may be surprised that you can get actual images, videos, music and products, similar to the options you have when you do search queries from a standard PC or laptop.

“Since launching our mobile app a few months ago, we had an overwhelming response from people who love the idea of a richer, more visual search experience on their phones. We’re very excited that we’re now able to introduce millions of Windows Mobile users to this superior mobile search experience that delivers quick page loads and immediate access to relevant information,” said Randy Adams, Searchme Founder and CEO.

The app is now available for download at the tools section of Searchme.com. It is likewise available at the iTunes App Store, Nokia Ovi Store and the Android Market.

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Moving or relocating can be delayed at times, normally because you don’t have a suitable place to move to. But that may soon be over as UDR, Inc. makes finding an apartment easier with their Apartment Search App that is now available at the Apple iStore.

Search among the archives of apartments available, have it reserved and check it out when you can. Place a hold and schedule when you can check it out and if you like it, get it. It is that simple!

In addition to UDR’s iPhone apartment search app, UDR has a WAP and iPhone compatible website. UDR’s mobile users during the December, 2008 to May, 2009 timeframe has shown that over 15,000 mobile apartment prospects are searching for apartments representing 34 countries.

The top countries looking for an apartment either on UDR’s WAP website or UDR’s iPhone compatible website are the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Netherlands and Japan.

Features:

• Search for UDR apartment locations by State, region, city, price, bedrooms and bathrooms
• UDR apartment rental locations in WA, OR, CA, AZ, TX, FL, TN, VA, MD, DC
• GPS activation – the apartment search app knows where the user is located
• Put the apartment properties into your “Favorites” folder for easier access later on
• A large assortment of apartment photos, amenities and four-color floor plans
• Robust mapping and directions to favorite apartment communities
• Reserve and place a hold on an apartment anytime and anywhere around the world
• Check apartment pricing that is updated daily
• Ability to call any apartment location 24/7

The app is free to use and can be downloaded here.

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For the mobile users who have not yet experienced the benefits of using a Bluetooth headset, it would be best to use one that is easy to use and operate. Surely we all know that not all mobile phone owners are techies and rather than buy one simply for bragging rights, here is one that makes sense as far as ease of use is concerned. And best of all, it is lightweight and eco-friendly at that.

The Bluetooth headset being mentioned is the Jabra BT2080 from GN Netcom. It weighs less than 3 ounces, and combines a sophisticated matte black finish with an attractive silver button to produce a contemporary and stylish headset. The Jabra BT2080 is likewise the first Jabra headset with Bluetooth 2.1 connectivity, enabling users with phones that support the technology to enjoy simple, secure pairing without the need to enter a PIN code.

Features:

• Jabra StatusDisplay shows battery level and Bluetooth connection status
• Dedicated on/off switch makes it easy to turn on or off
• Bluetooth 2.1 for simple and secure pairing, no pin code required
• Improved Jabra Eargel, ensuring a comfortable, molded fit
• Dual wearing style: Over the ear with ear hook or in ear with Jabra Eargel
• Auto-pairing to mobile phone
• EDR and eSCO technology for clear audio quality
• Up to 6 hours talk time and 8 days standby
• Dimensions = 2 x .62 x .35 inches
• Weight = 2.8 ounces
• Voice dialing (phone dependent)
• Standard Micro USB charger

The Jabra BT2080 is priced at $39.99 and is now available for purchase at retail stores nationwide.

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Another word game is now available in the market for iPhone and iPod Touch users. The game is Jumble, a familiar name in the world of word games which catches the fancy of many witty gamers and mobile users. This is the first Jumble Classic word game made for the iPhone which takes full advantage of the high-resolution touch screen, drag and drop feature, tap and zoom functions and accelerometer.

“Jumble is a perfect word-game application for the iPhone because it takes advantage of so many of the iPhone’s capabilities,” said Stephen Tippie, VP of Licensing and New Market Development for TMS. “Teaming with Uclick on the game development ensured that we’d get a challenging new spin on an interactive version of Jumble.”

Features:

• Double tap and drag-and-drop controls
• Accelerometer Shaking Feature - Shake to return lettered tiles to their starting position
• Live Online Rankings
• 100 days worth of puzzles!

The Jumble Classic is now available at the iPhone App Store and can be bought for $3.99.

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Personalizing the alerts on our mobile phones has been a practice that dates back to the 90’s. And while we are over the RTTL format era, today it has become easier to modify and create ringtones with the right software. However, not all mobile users have that privilege and some don’t even want to bother buying one since they can always download one from certain websites.

But now, mobile owners may be able to personalize ringtones thanks to RingToneBANG.com. The site reveals that anyone can simply edit raw media files to the site where they can edit them as they wish. No software needs to be downloaded and you can do the editing online. So as far as taking up space through program installations, users don’t have to worry.

There is no charge for accessing or using the ringtone creator. Users pay a fee only when they download the ringtone or send it to their mobile phones. The company offers two payment plans: $.99 per ringtone or a monthly subscription of $9.95 which allows unlimited ringtone creations and downloads.

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Mobile operators and content owners are the prime target of this new technology, developing and deploying Live and On Demand TV video services for the iPhone. The use of video via mobile devices has become evidently growing and thanks to the new iPhone OS 3.0, Envivio plans to use this to deliver the growing demand requirements to people who lean on mobile TV today.

iLiveTV delivers everything mobile operators and content owners need to deliver TV to iPhone users. iLiveTV includes the Envivio 4Caster C4 world-class video encoding platform, content delivery server software.

So if you have been chained to YouTube and other video streaming services, expect a new wave of sites and services to come out once this technology is taken into their wing and optimized to deliver the visual privileges that has invaded the mobile features we see today. The ultimate winner is the mobile users since now, they are on the brink of having a wider selection of video sources once companies settle down with the iLiveTV.

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If you would sum up all the things that this app brings to the Blackberry, then perhaps most businessmen and managers would be looking to have one on their Blackberry. Perhaps a dilemma that most business professionals face today is on how to make the right business moves and investments that are key towards being productive and of course making a profit.

With this new app called the ProTrak Mobile, this popular CRM application promises to put the business-minded people towards the right direction. ProTrak Mobile, the BlackBerry component that was developed by ProTrak exclusively for the ProTrak Advantage CRM system, features completely secure wireless access to the ProTrak database for searches, retrieval and updates to the central data store.

“BlackBerry is an essential tool for the investment management professional in today’s marketplace, said Simon Koziel, president of ProTrak. We are extremely pleased to be able to offer the absolutely best, tailored solution for our clients.” With ProTrak Mobile, users can:

• Conduct searches for investors, contacts, consultants, managers or funds
• View and create activity notes
• Create and assign follow-up tasks
• View and edit the ProTrak calendar
• Ensure full audit capability so compliance can see which updates were done from the Blackberry and by whom
• Have complete security based on ProTrak’s extensive user permissions matrix
• Easily send Call Reports to colleagues within the organization
• Assign contacts to mass mail lists while traveling

Well, today all business honchos need all the leads they can get. And this new app for Blackberry users is certainly something they can do with!

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Packed with multimedia capabilities and needs that most mobile users require today, people who have been eagerly awaiting the release of the Nokia N97 Black can now pre-order the much anticipated phone at Phones 4u. And that is not all!

Phones 4u recently announced that it was putting this latest smart phone up for grabs in a free prize draw which will be giving away the latest N-Series phone to one lucky winner. To be in with a chance of owning your very own, simply visit http://www.phones4u.co.uk/NOKIA_N97_Competition/.

The Nokia N97 Black will be available for pre-order as of this morning, free from £40 a month on selected networks and will be available at Phones 4u stores and online from 26th June 2009.

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The much awaited Motorla Surf A3100 is now available. For mobile users who have been upbeat on the availability of this mobile device, it is now available over at Newegg for $399.99, unlocked at that!

The A3100 is said to be an environmentally friendly phone that boasts of a 2.8 inch QVGA screen. It supports 3G, WiFi and also has a reliable 3.0 MP VGA camera. Aside from these features, it also comes with the standard highlights we normally see from mobile phones today such as USB and Bluetooth connectivity, multimedia support, web browsing and e-mail support.

If you want to get your Motorola Surf A3100 now you can follow this link to Newegg.

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These days, online or mobile means of accessing sites or programs has become common. However, the real issue here is making sure you are authenticated and of course safeguarding your access.

FireID, a leading provider of world-class security applications for mobile authentication, today announced the U.S. launch of its revolutionary FireID universal personal authenticator that turns any mobile phone into a convenient and powerful self-contained, one-time-password (OTP) generator to enable highly secure VPN access and online transactions.

FireID instantly provides users with the most secure strong personal authentication wherever and whenever it is required - even when no cell service is available - by generating random OTPs on demand. For end-users, FireID essentially eliminates the need to remember passwords or carry hardware tokens, and it provides superior security by eliminating risky SMS transmission of OTPs.

For businesses, FireID ensures highly-secure access to VPNs and user accounts without the overhead and logistical issues associated with hardware management.

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One TV show that is followed by a lot of people is American Idol. And while most people cannot constantly follow this show, worry no more as your iPhone can keep you up to date with the latest happenings.

Fans leverage the Web to vote for their favorite contestants, and instantly keep up on the best and worst performances, get the inside scoop on the favorites, and all the behind-the-scenes gossip. Now, Buzzwire, Inc. is making things easier than ever for fans by giving them the quickest news and gossip on their mobile phone, wherever they are.

Buzzwire is the first editorially directed, community-driven mobile site featuring the best of the mobile Web. Anyone with a mobile device and a web browser can now go to m.buzzwire.com to quickly and easily access all the latest results, news and gossip on American Idol and Dancing with the Stars in one convenient place.

With mobile quickly becoming the preferred means for Internet browsing, m.buzzwire.com lets mobile users easily discover, experience, and share the most popular content on the mobile web. The Buzzwire “Song & Dance” mobile portal features all the latest on both shows and give fans anytime, anywhere access to the best related stories, gossip, blogs and more — all from their mobile phones.

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Motion Computing adds another potential rugged tablet PC in the market with the release of the Motion J3400 Rugged Tablet PC. Maximizing performance and flexibility, the J3400’s lightweight package, superior ergonomics and integrated features allow it to adapt easily to a broad range of demanding work environments.

Ideal for mobile workers that compute while walking or standing, the J3400 extends the computing day with a dual battery design and shines with an industry-leading, bright outdoor display.

The J3400 joins Motion’s family of proven tablet PCs that meet the needs of mobile users across a variety of markets including healthcare, construction, field sales and service and government. Balancing performance, weight, durability and integrated features, Motion tablets have significantly enhanced mobile productivity by enabling users to take technology directly to the point of service.

A variety of features create a reliable, rugged device:

• 1.8 inch hard disk drive (HDD) that provides extra shock protection
• Shock-mounted display and HDD with DataGuard™, an accelerometer that protects data during drops or other events that could potentially damage the hard drive
• Optional low cost 64GB SSD for extreme shock and vibration protection

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Thanks to this new solution offered by +Movil from Cable & Wireless Panama, mobile users only need to make one click on their mobile phones to extend their social networks. The locally-branded service “Intercambio de Datos Personales” was recently launched in Panama, the first of its kind in the country.

Customers can use this person-to-person service to automatically connect and stay in touch with friends, family and business associates while building and growing their mobile social address books.

With CallerXchange, +Movil subscribers can exchange contact information immediately after a phone call or text message with one click. Recipients can easily click to add their friend’s contact information directly into their phonebook.

The service costs $0.30 USD per message sent and an automatic updating capability ensures that users stay in touch even if their information changes over time.

This service can be used by +Movil prepaid and postpaid subscribers with the red SIM cards. Subscribers without this color SIM card can obtain it in any Cable & Wireless store in Panama.

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Security through the use of mobile phones just got better with the announcement that JTrek releasing their much-anticipated personal security Smartphone application.

This innovative technology has opened a new world of mobile security for the millions of Smartphone users. According to Nielsen Mobile research, there are more than 200 million mobile users in the U.S. More than 100 million of these subscribers use GPS and video-capable Smartphones. The JTrek application leverages the video, audio, location and camera features to record and distribute life-saving information in the case of an emergency.

According to the U.S. Department of Justice, more than 2,000 child abductions happen each day. Although many are family related abductions, when they are unlawful, they should be stopped. Every hour, 16 women confront a rapist, and one of these women is raped every six minutes, many on college cam

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One barrier that mobile phone users have to deal with is that they cannot do two things at once. When on the go or perhaps jogging or running, delays in replying to emails or messages can be a problem. But thanks to voice technology offered by Voice on the Go, you don’t have to worry about timely replies when you are busy with something else on the road.

Voice on the Go Inc, the world leader in Email by Voice, today announced the launch of additional new powerful features to its award winning Email by Voice solution. Mobile users can now leverage Voice on the Go’s Email by Voice and SMS by Voice solution to reply, compose and forward email and SMS by voice, as text - without ever having to type! Voice on the Go is the only provider in the world to offer such a sophisticated suite of voice-based solutions to over 5 billion mobile users.

Voice on the Go requires nothing more than a mobile phone from which users can access their email and SMS by voice. This provides customers with a solution for hands-free and eyes-free communication, all at a price point that meets recessionary budgets.

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Ericsson launched a new social networking software for mobile devices, the Pixl8r and the Social Media Portal. These new technologies offer a simplified way of sharing user-generated content between friends across networks.

The Pixl8r initiative is an open-standard solution that allows real time sharing of photos. Mobile subscribers can easily share social media across different portals and receive SMS notifications from friends’ activities. Pixl8r creates a federation of community portals that can connect the world’s about four billion mobile users.

With Ericsson’s Social Media Portal, operators can deliver a Pixl8r-compatible social networking service quickly and cost effectively. Consumers can easily connect to the social web using any mobile phone. The solution does not require client downloads, making it easy to use, and encourages posting and accessing of real-time, user-generated content to diverse internet communities.

Content is automatically backed up on a community portal that offers personal storage, synchronization, unified messaging and services for sharing content such as photos and videos with friends and family.

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