Europe's Next Generation Don't Know how to Save the PlanetConflicting Messages Leave 6 in 10 Young People Confused, Helpless and Apathetic Recession, What Recession? VIPs Clamour to Buy New Millionaires' iPhone AppLONDON, November 13 - The world may be in economic meltdown but that hasn't deterred more than Sales for the First Nine Months of 2009: EUR23.2 Billion (-3%) EUR23.4 Billion (-3%) Excluding the Sale of FinagestionPARIS, November 12 - 1. Sales Elsevier Announces the Launch of MD Consult MobileClinicians Benefit From Easy Access to the Authoritative Information Doctors Trust Finnish Broadcaster MTV MEDIA Launches Big Brother Mobile Video Pilot Service Using ThirdPresence's Mobile Video PlatformHELSINKI, Finland, November 11 - ThirdPresence Ltd., the leading mobile video platform, has worked GENIVI Alliance Membership Ranks Expand With Leaders Across IndustriesMUNICH - GENIVI Alliance, the automotive industry’s only collaborative association dedicated to driving the development and broad adoption of an open source In-vehicle Infotainment (IVI) reference platform, today announced its continued strong growth with the addition of four prestigious companies from the consumer electronics and technology industries. Virtual Market Climbs While Real World Retail BombsCellufun Becomes Largest Marketplace for Mobile Virtual Goods in North America NXP Software Gathers Creative Insights at Dutch Design WeekEINDHOVEN, The Netherlands - NXP Software, a leader in mobile multimedia, participated in the “Taste 2009, blending design and technology” initiative during the recent Dutch Design Week, the Netherlands’ leading design event. “Taste 2009″ allowed NXP Software to gather direct feedback from visitors including designers, developers, students and the general public. To gather end-user insights and feedback, the company conducted a user survey on one of its voice product concepts and ran interactive demos, for instance the LifeVibes(TM) LifeCapture application that lets users shoot, shape and share their own videos on social networks like YouTube. GSMA Announces Nominees for Mobile Innovation Grand Prix - Americas TournamentLONDON - - Winners to be Announced at Rutberg & Company’s Future:Mobile Event in San Francisco in December Open for Business: Vers Introduces Open-Front Shellcases to its Hand-Crafted Wood iPod and iPhone Case LineWAYLAND, Massachusetts - - NEW Vers Shellcases allow full in-case access Vers extends its line of sustainably built, hand-crafted wood cases for iPod and iPhone with the addition of open-front Shellcases that allow full display access. Combining the natural beauty and strength of Walnut, Cherry and Bamboo, they are the most environmentally thoughtful cases available on the market. Ringtones Fall Short in Latin America as Operators Look to Mobile InternetCAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts - Ringtone revenue falls short in Latin America as mobile Internet access will account for almost 79 percent of all non-messaging mobile data revenue by 2014, according to the latest forecast data from Pyramid Research (ww.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com). GSMA Launches European Mobile Manifesto to Help Create a Prosperous, Green and Inclusive EuropeBRUSSELS - The GSMA, the body that represents the worldwide mobile communications industry, today unveiled a European Mobile Manifesto which sets out how the mobile industry will help achieve key European Union objectives to boost economic performance, improve efficiencies, protect consumers and increase the use of green technology. To do this, the mobile industry has undertaken to work more closely with governments, education and health authorities and technology manufacturers. The mobile industry is also calling upon the EU to provide a number of measures to support the initiative. Europe’s Most Valuable Brand Corporations: Nokia EUR 35,220 bn, Followed by French LVMH Group and Belgian Inbev GroupVIENNA, Austria - The European brand value study eurobrand2009 was presented by European Brand Institute in Vienna. Details and reports: study.eurobrand.cc. New Apple IPhone 32GB Wholesales Prices AvailableCarrier: AT&T (GSM based), T-Mobile Blackberry Bold 9000 at $280USD TAG Heuer MERIDIIST Automobili Lamborghini New Luxury Mobile PhonePARIS - Inspired by the mythic Lamborghini Murcielago, TAG Heuer, the world leader in luxury sports watches and chronographs has teamed up with the famous Italian super sports car manufacturer to create the limited-edition MERIDIIST Automobili Lamborghini phone (meridiist.tagheuer.com). Gameloft Expands its Agreement With SEGA to South East AsiaTOKYO - - Already Available in Europe, Australia and New Zealand, Sonic Unleashed Will Soon Become Available in South East Asian Markets, Including India and Sri Lanka. Orange Signs Strategic Pan-European Mobile Partnership With GoogleLONDON - - Orange First Operator to Give Customers One-Click Access to Google Mobile App(TM) on Multiple Mobile Platforms in Addition to a Search Widget on the Android Mobile Platform Catan for iPhone(TM)MUNICH, Germany - - There is Hardly a Board Game Award That the “Settlers of Catan” Game has not won. mediaIDEAS Forecasts - The E-paper E-reader Phenomenon: The Dramatic Growth of a $25 Billion MarketNEW YORK and LONDON - This week, global research and advisory firm mediaIDEAS (www.mediaideas.net) announced the launch of a new comprehensive report analyzing and quantifying the opportunities for e-paper e-readers over the next decade. The report, The E-paper E-reader Phenomenon: The Dramatic Growth of a $25B Market, draws together mediaIDEAS’ extensive research and knowledge of e-reader technology and markets. Cellufun Launches First Global Virtual Goods Currency For MobileNEW YORK - - Consumers Worldwide Can Now Buy Virtual Goods Using Their Mobile Phones Cellufun (m.cellufun.com), the world’s largest mobile social gaming community, announced today that its FunCoin currency, used for virtual goods transactions, is now available in over 25 countries to hundreds of millions of consumers using their mobile phones. Consumers can now buy FunCoins to purchase Cellufun virtual goods with one easy click, and charge the purchase to their mobile phone bill. Roaming ‘Meta Hubs’ Enable Operators to Reduce Upfront InvestmentLONDON - - Hubs reduce costs, optimise resources, extend operator choice and generate immediate revenues Roamware “Meta Hubs” Enables Operator to Accelerate and Enhance Roaming Services and RevenuesLONDON - - Roamware Hubs to Reduce Costs, Optimise Resources, Extend Operator Choice and Generate Immediate Revenues Jumbuck Provides Chat and Flirt Services for 3LONDON - - Power Chat and Fast Flirting users on 3 can now chat, flirt and share photos with millions of people around the world. FooCall - A New Low-cost International Calling Service That can be Used From any Phone or ComputerWOKINGHAM, England - The new service ‘FooCall’ has just launched, dedicated to providing consumers with an easy-to-use, cheap international calling solution that supports a range of calling methods. Dizzee Rascal & dirteestanktour.com go “Bonkers” With WinkBall.comLONDON - - Dizzee Rascal Takes his UK Tour Global With a Personal Video Blog, Fan Video Walls and Exclusive Backstage Concert Access SPB Software Receives the Prestigious Smaato AwardSAN FRANCISCO - SPB Software, a leading mobile software developer, has won the prestigious Smaato Advertising Award 2009 in the “Windows Mobile Phone Software” category for its outstanding mobile television solution - SPB TV. SPB Software’s team members were happy to officially receive this honourable prize during the grand ceremony that took place in San Francisco on October 16th 2009. CarryQuote Establishes Presence in Italy, Fueling European ExpansionZUG, Switzerland and NEW YORK - - New Alliances with Italy’s Financial Marketing Leader, D’Anjo Consulting, and Market Data Provider, Borsa Italiana, Create Strong Regional Footprint MACH Announces the Launch of its CAMEL Roaming SolutionsLUXEMBOURG - MACH, the leading provider of hub-based mobile communications exchange solutions, today announced the launch of its CAMEL roaming solutions. These managed service-based solutions provide mobile operators with real-time visibility of customer roaming activity abroad to guarantee service quality reduce wholesale costs and eliminate revenue leakage. Teleradio Padre Pio Launches Live Streaming Application for Apple iPhoneROME - Teleradio Padre Pio, the broadcasting station belonging to the Capuchin Friars Minor is today launching an iPhone application called “Padre Pio TV”, which gives access to the channel programs live. iPhone users can now download the application from the App Store and watch the main celebrations which take place in the shrine of San Giovanni Rotondo, religious teachings, the Angelus, celebrations of Pope Benedict XVI as well as select activities of the Holy See and of the Bishops. The channel features messages and sermons contained in the Letters of Padre Pio, the Gospel and the Catholic Church. MACH’s Connectivity Business Unit and Microsoft Renew Agreement to Expand Windows Live Mobile Messaging Services GloballyWUERZBURG, Germany - MACH, the leading provider of solutions to simplify and accelerate the creation and operation of the mobility supply chain, today announced the renewal of its relationship with Microsoft to further extend global coverage of Microsoft’s Windows Live mobile messaging services. MACH, The Leading Provider of Hub-Based Mobile Communications Exchange Solutions, Unveiled Today a New StrategyLUXEMBOURG - MACH, the leading provider of solutions to simplify and accelerate the creation and operation of the mobile communications supply chain, today unveiled a new strategy which will see the company extend its reach throughout the wireless roaming and messaging markets, and paves the way for further expansion into the mobile content and applications market. NDrive Dominates the Navigation Category on the app Store in Twenty (20) Different National MarketsOPORTO, Portugal - Following the introduction of thirty-two (32) geographic combinations on the app store, NDrive achieves a dominant position in the navigation category in Twenty (20) different national markets. dotMobi Announces Unique Mobile Domain and Keyword Bundle for Chinese Brands and BusinessesDUBLIN and WASHINGTON - - New solution launched to address the needs of China’s fast-growing mobile Web user population MobiDM and Sybase Team up to Simplify Mobile Device ManagementUTRECHT, The Netherlands - - Self-Managing Software as a Service (SaaS) Solution Ensures Mobile Data and Devices are Up-to-Date, Reliable and Secure Sonos Introduces the Sonos ZonePlayer S5: The All-In-One Wireless Music System Controlled With an iPhoneLONDON - - Wirelessly play music in any or every room of the house for 349 pounds Sterling per room - Enjoy room-filling, high-performance sound with all digital architecture - Access your iTunes library, plus thousands of radio stations and millions of songs from the Internet - Control your music experience with free Sonos Controller for iPhone app or any other Sonos Controller |
