People who purchase the new Samsung Exclaim may be surprised to note that they will get something extra as Scanbuy has added its ScanLife 2D barcode app, making the Samsung Exclaim the first mobile device to be shipped with ScanLife technology in the U.S.

ScanLife allows users to scan 2D (two-dimensional) barcodes with a standard camera phone to automatically display a specific mobile Web site, launch a video, and more. A user can then view and share that information through social networking communities; Samsung Exclaim will also feature social networking applications such as Facebook and MySpace.

“This is an enormous milestone for the development and adoption of mobile barcode technology in the United States,” said Jonathan Bulkeley, chief executive officer of Scanbuy. “The demand for this technology by users and publishers has been growing rapidly, and placing the ScanLife application into new phones will make the experience easier than ever.”

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Tags: 2d barcode, barcode technology, barcodes, Facebook, mobile device, Mobile Software, mobile web, networking applications, Samsung, Samsung, social networking, Sprint

It was only a few days ago that Microsoft launched their Google competitor, Bing, and now already they are diving headfirst into the mobile game.

Microsoft recently announced that they have launched Bing’s mobile version at m.bing.com. Now, I have to say, while it’s no Google, Bing’s mobile page loads very fast and looks just as nice using the iPhone’s web browser.

There’s no telling now if Bing will stand a chance against Google but even in the early stages Microsoft is doing a good job so we’ll have to see how this one unfolds.

Tags: Bing, Cell Phones, competitor, Google, microsoft, Mobile News, mobile web, online, search engine, software

When you get telecommunication giants like Nokia, RIM and Vodafone in one event, you know something big is expected to come out of it. It is not just a matter of showcasing the latest handsets and gadgets demanded in the market today. Among the main itineraries include that of the lurking battle of which is the best App store, most of which have been put up independently by these icons of the telecommunication industry.

The key players of the open mobile ecosystem are set to gather over at London from June 10-11 for the Open Mobile Summit.

With the Nokia Ovi store launch imminent, and Vodafone’s recent announcement of plans to launch an App store, sparks may fly at the “App Store: Fad or Future?” panel on June 11th.

The Open Mobile Summit explores the move to open the mobile value chain, and deliver mobile as a mass media. Taking place 10-11th June at the Thistle Marble Arch, The Open Mobile Summit features heavyweight speakers from both the wireless establishment mobile operators, handset manufacturers and software players as well as Internet and media giants, mobile web and advertising execs.

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A new compact flip phone has been unveiled by Samsung Electronics in cooperation with Metro PCS Corp. The sleek, compact flip design of the Samsung Tint makes it both durable and fashionable. The Samsung Tint includes grey and pink faceplates as a standard accessory to help match the user’s style.

Additional faceplates are also available in various colors. This handset also features customizable wallpaper, banner themes and fonts to personalize the visual experience on the Samsung Tint.

The Samsung Tint is equipped with a powerful feature set, including an integrated camera, SMS, MMS, email and IM messaging capabilities, advanced voice recognition, Bluetooth wireless technology and speakerphone for easy, hands-free operation.

For immediate access to family and friends, the Samsung Tint offers ChatLINK℠ a push-to-talk social networking tool that works like a walkie-talkie. Users can simply push a button and talk without dialing to individuals or groups with compatible phones.

With the Samsung Tint, MetroPCS subscribers will be able to navigate the mobile Web, download ringtones and graphics and interact with social networks without having to use a laptop or PC.

MetroPCS’ plans for its wide variety of other phones range from $30 to $50 per month and allow subscribers to talk all they want, 24-hours-a-day, seven days a week. Unlike most carriers, MetroPCS does not require a signed contract, which means that consumers can activate service without going through a credit check or paying a deposit.

The Samsung Tint is available at all MetroPCS authorized dealers and company-owned retail locations. Visit MetroPCS’ website at www.metropcs.com for specific locations or to purchase the Samsung Tint and sign up for service plans.

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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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Tags: american idol, buzzwire, Cell Phones, dancing with the stars, gossip, internet browsing, iPhone, mobile device, mobile phone, mobile phones, mobile portal, Mobile Software, mobile users, mobile web, Scoop, tv show

It is not really surprising to note that the iPhone is one of the most used mobile gadgets in the world today. Aside from being the most popular phone preferred by consumers today, selling over 17 million phones (as reported last week) seemingly justifies this claim.

The iPhone now accounts for 50 percent of mobile Web traffic from smartphones in the U.S., according to an AdMob Mobile Metrics report released this morning. Over the past six months, the iPhone has taken share from Blackberry and Windows Mobile. In August 2008, the iPhone made up only 10 percent of mobile Web traffic from smartphones. During the same time, Blackberry’s share has gone from 32 percent to 21 percent (with the Curve and the Pearl coming in stronger than the Storm), while Windows Mobile has taken an even bigger hit, declining from 30 percent to 13 percent. Palm is also down to 7 percent from 19 percent six months ago.

The only other smartphone operating system that is showing gains in mobile Web usage is Android, which has captured a strong 5 percent share just three months after launch. And that is up from 3 percent in January. The gains shown by the iPhone and Android show what is possible when phones are built with fully capable browsers and support a rich array of Web apps.

(Source) TechCrunch

Tags: Android, BlackBerry, Business, consumers, iPhone, iPhone, mobile gadgets, mobile web, operating system, Palm, smartphones, three months, web apps, web traffic, web usage

For people awaiting the availability of the Kyocera S1300, you can now get them. Cricket Communications Inc. and Kyocera Wireless Corp. today announced the availability of the new Kyocera S1300 mobile phone. It is available immediately at Cricket retail stores in the Chicago area and will be available soon at Cricket retailers nationwide.

The S1300 is an elegant, streamlined bar-style phone that provides a wealth of features and style at an affordable price.

The S1300 is enabled with Mobile Web for downloading ringtones and graphics and browsing the Web, along with Cricket Games and Apps.

The phone features:

SMS

Voice memos

Preloaded images for caller ID assignment

Speakerphone

Vibrate

A 250-contact directory (supporting up to five numbers per contact)

Large display and keypad

The S1300 is HAC-compliant and supports TTY/TDD for the hearing-impaired. With a talk time of up to 200 minutes and standby time of up to 200 hours, the S1300 is ideal for users on the go who want style and substance without a high price.

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VH1 announced three major applications that included a trivia game, a ringtone subscription service and mobile live chat. Incidentally these announcements came in the wake of a successful year to which VH1 got more than 2 million video streams logged in December, 2008 alone.

Video streams for the year increased 93% over 2007 and page views on the mobile Web site grew by more than 580% year-over-year.
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Tags: iPhone, Mobile News, Mobile Software, mobile web, phone applications, programming guide, subscription service, tv series, vh1

It looks like LG will have a successor to its original phone, the canU801Ex. The new phone to be launched is the LG canU-S1000 with AM OLED. This new phone can only be purchased from LG. It is available in violet or silver finish.

Features:

2.8″ WQVGA (400 x 240) with AM OLED (Active Matrix Organic Light Emitting Diode) LCD screen able to rotate 180 degrees

OZ Service

Mobile Web

Email Capabilities

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Tags: Cell Phones, light emitting diode, mobile web, OLED, organic light, s1000, web email

Playboy has come up with good content for the mobile side of business, as in sexy videos directly to your cellphone. Unfortunately, this isn’t only sexy models showing off, it is a new show called Interns that was made specifically for the “mobile web“.

In Interns you can watch 3 college interns - Charlie, Jonathan, and Ashley - working at Playboy and doing their day-to-day job tasks. If you think about it, this is an innovative way of Playboy reaching out to cellphone users, and in the end they always provide a bit of video footage of their gorgeous bunny’s which serves for something, right?

For mobile viewing, INTERNS will be available via Playboy’s WAP and iPhone sites, and distributed via its recently launched mobile “Playboy Audience Network” (mPAN), which includes the Quattro Wireless Network, mywaves and Zannel.

Playboy Mobile

Tags: Cell Phones, intern, Mobile News, mobile web, playboy, video