Frost & Sullivan: Slow Recovery and Future Challenges for the European Mobile Industry

LONDON -

The European Mobile Industry is on the road to recovery from the economic downturn. Innovation and collaboration are crucial, paving the way for future industry developments. According to Frost & Sullivan, the Growth Partnership Company, the next mobile experience responds to customers’ needs by offering not only communication but also a combination of entertainment, convergence, communication and applications in vertical markets.

Movavi Introduces First Version of Video Converter for the Mac

MOSCOW - Movavi, a leading developer of multimedia processing software, today debuted Movavi Video Converter for Mac OS. Going forward, the company has committed to supporting Mac users for this popular and versatile application that is already in use by more than three million customers around the world.

iPhone Gaming Revolution Begins: First 3GS Game Released With Stunning Graphics

PARIS - In June, Apple released the new iPhone 3GS, which was said to support advanced graphics in games which would bring it up to par with PSP and finally make it a real player in the mobile games department. Until now, however, the only difference to previous iPhone devices which players have experienced has been slight speed improvements in a couple of games.

The Walt Disney Studios, The Beatles’ Apple Corps Ltd., and Oscar(R)-Winning Filmmaker Robert Zemeckis Dive Into New Magical 3D Adaptation of the 1968 Classic Yellow Submarine

ANAHEIM, California -

The Walt Disney Studios has made a deal with Apple Corps Ltd. to develop a new 3D performance capture adaptation of the 1968 hit animated film “Yellow Submarine” to be written and directed by Robert Zemeckis, it was announced today at the D23 Expo by Dick Cook, chairman, The Walt Disney Studios. The film will be created by ImageMovers Digital, Disney’s state-of-the-art performance capture animation studio operated in conjunction with Zemeckis and his partners, Jack Rapke and Steve Starkey, who will serve as producers on the project.

Fun Heats Up at McDonald’s(R) With Launch of the Coolest Global Happy Meal(TM) Event in Ages - Twentieth Century Fox’s ‘Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs(TM)’

OAK BROOK, Illinois - This summer, McDonald’s and Twentieth Century Fox invite kids and families to beat the heat as the fun-loving characters from “Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs” stampede into Happy Meals worldwide. McDonald’s restaurants will offer adventure-seeking fans one of the coolest promotions in ages, from Happy Meal toys and menu items featuring characters from the much-anticipated next chapter in the “Ice Age” film franchise, to in-store activities and “Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs”-themed giveaways. The fun began at participating restaurants in China on June 17 and starts in North America on June 19, rolling out around the world through August.

Mirial Launches New Mirial Softphone for Apple Mac OSX Platform

MILAN - Exciting news from Mirial, the Italian provider of products and solution for visual communication on IP, 3G and IMS networks.

NAVIGON Takes Off First: MobileNavigator Now Also Leads the Way on the iPhone Already in June

HAMBURG, Germany - To Turn the iPhone 3G and the Forthcoming iPhone 3G S Into an Innovative Navigator, you Only Need Two “ingredients”: the New Apple OS 3.0 Operating System and the MobileNavigator From NAVIGON. By June iPhone Users Will be Able to Turn Their Phones Into a Handy, Convenient Navigation Device With the Professional Software From NAVIGON for the First Time

Bridgewater to Unveil Innovative Mobile Personalization Solution at CommunicAsia 2009

OTTAWA, Ontario - Bridgewater Systems (TSX: BWC), the mobile personalization company, will unveil an innovative solution that personalizes the mobile experience and prevents mobile bill shock at a press conference at CommunicAsia on June 17 , 2009 in Singapore.

Powerful Digital Forensic Triage Tool Launched by Evidence Talks Ltd

MILTON KEYNES, England - SPEKTOR(R) Forensic Intelligence, a fast and forensically sound data acquisition, analysis and review solution for front line officers from the law enforcement and government communities, has been launched by UK-based forensic computing experts Evidence Talks Ltd.

Global Survey of Teenagers Reveals Nokia Still the Number One Mobile Brand

LONDON - Nokia is the number one mobile phone brand according to 112,000 teenagers, across 30 markets, who took part in the Global Habbo Youth Survey Brand Update 2009 (GHYS).

iPhone Culture Takes Couch-Kids Gaming Outdoors

MELBOURNE, Australia - The battle to get kids off the couch and playing outside just reached a truce. The Hidden Park, an ingenious iPhone app developed by an Australian studio, takes the fun of playing computer games outdoors.

Humac sålt till en av Europas största Apple återförsäljare

STOCKHOLM - Humac, som är känt för att vara den största och mest dedikerade Apple återförsäljaren I Norden, har blivit sålt till den ryskägda ECS gruppen. ECS gruppen var redan innan uppköpet av Humac, en av de största Apple Premium Resellers i Europa - med konceptbutiker i Ryssland, Tyskland och Kazakstan.

Humac overtatt av en av Europas største Apple forhandlere

OSLO - Humac, som er kjent for å vaere den største Apple forhandler i Norden, har blitt solgt til den russisk eide virkshometen ECS Group. ECS gruppen var allerede før oppkjøpet av Humac en av de største Apple Premium Resellers i Europa - med konseptbutikker i Russland, Tyskland og Kasakhstan.

AMR Research Releases its 2009 Supply Chain Top 25

SCOTTSDALE, Arizona - Apple, Dell, P&G, IBM, and Cisco Systems Top the List

AMR Research, the leading research firm focused on the global supply chain and supporting technologies, released its Supply Chain Top 25 today, an annual ranking that highlights companies that display superior supply chain performance, capabilities, and leadership.

Never Lose Friends and Alienate People Again With .tel Superbook for iPhone!

LONDON - Telnic Limited (www.telnic.org), the registry operator for the new communications-focused .tel top level domain (TLD) which has sold over 200,000 domains in six weeks since launch, today announced that .tel Superbook for the iPhone and iPod Touch is now available to download for free on the Apple App Store.

How Tractor Ted Links Food Farming & Nature for Children & Joins Longleat for New Farm Show June 6th & 7th

RADSTOCK, England - With Photo

From the seed of an idea five years ago, Alexandra Heard an enterprising Wiltshire mum and David Horler, a Somerset farmer are now ploughing their way into thousands of young children’s hearts with their Tractor Ted farming films and books made using real life ‘fly on the wall’ content. Docu-stories which cover ‘Grow your Own’, ‘The Four Seasons’ and ‘Outdoor Activities’ have been instrumental in showing youngsters how the cycles of farming bring the bread to their plate; encourage them to grow their own and relish the outdoors. With a combination of exciting content, catchy songs and comedy, Tractor Ted has become a children’s icon and won the approval of parents having sold over 300,000 DVDs and books.

Thomson Reuters Powers Multimedia Experience on Smartphones

NEW YORK and LONDON - Thomson Reuters launches new mobile applications for the iPhone and BlackBerry, to better serve its audience of global, on-the-go business professionals. Following are two news releases detailing each application separately.

Financial Sites Popular Among Older European Mobile Web Users; Entertainment Content Appeals Most to Teens

RESTON, Virginia - comScore data reveal how age and gender impact mobile web destinations and device choices, and how advertisers can benefit

Manage Your .tel From Your iPhone With My.tel

LONDON - Telnic Limited (www.telnic.org), the registry operator for the new communications-focused .tel top level domain (TLD), today announced that its free and open source My.tel iPhone application is now available for download from the Apple App Store.

Deezer Radio Now Playing All Over the House With Sonos

HILVERSUM, The Netherlands - 30 European countries now have free access to Deezer Radio on Sonos

Bella Corporation Introduces the HD Mouse

BURBANK, California - Bella Corporation, a leading producer of innovative and award-winning video products, today announced their latest product, the HD Mouse.

Innovative Internet Service Saves Time and Frustration

AMERSFOORT, The Netherlands - Perzonae Aims to Vastly Improve on Apps Like Outlook or MSN

The new Dutch Internet communication service Perzonae is ready to compete with major international software companies like Microsoft, Google and Apple in the coming years. Today, Perzonae Unified Communications launches a innovative service that allows people to combine emails, chats, and later, calls and teleconferencing, in a more efficient manner, regaining control of their Internet communications. Less management, less junk, fewer distractions and interruptions, all saving users more time.

Bio-Design Computer Mouse

ZURICH - The computer mouse has now been around for 40 years and has become a tool that many people work with for hours each day. The ergonomically-designed ‘HandshoeMouse’ is an especially comfortable and healthy version. Its innovative design has been developed by two Dutch universities and prevents the user suffering from a ‘mouse arm’. It comes in three sizes and a slick wireless version is also available.

Xiocom Wireless Appoints Jeff Spence as the Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors

ATLANTA - Xiocom Wireless, Inc., a global provider of integrated wireless broadband solutions, announced today the appointment of Jeff Spence as its Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors. Mr. Spence has been a Board member since the inception of the company in July 2007. “Due to his experience and commitment to Xiocom for almost two years, he will now take on new accountability for our global investment and capitalization. We welcome his contributions to our future success as we expand into new markets, around the world,” stated Emil Burhmann, Chairman of the Board.

Smarter Smartphones - Novarra Vision(TM) Platform Delivers New Benefits for Smartphone Users

CHICAGO - Web accessibility, usability and services drive daily usage and new revenues

Novarra, the Internet Mobility(TM) Company, announces new solutions specifically designed for the smartphone category of mobile devices that are coming to market with an increasing range of shapes, sizes and capabilities. Novarra’s industry-leading Vision(TM) mobile internet and multimedia platform leverages and enhances features like HTML browsers, keyboards and touch-screens to provide a better web experience by maximizing performance, usability and breadth of web content for “always on” smartphone users. Operators and internet brands can benefit from PC levels of adoption and traffic on new and existing handsets from LG, Samsung, Motorola, Nokia, Apple, Google and others.

Assist America, Inc. Launches ‘Assist America(R) Mobile’

PRINCETON, New Jersey - With Photo

- Travel Assistance Company is First in its Industry to Optimize Mobile
Web Experience for Members

KnowledgeView Releases Arabic-Language Support for the iPhone, Enabling iPhone Users to Access News Service From fareeda on m.fareeda.info

LONDON - KnowledgeView Ltd, leaders in multi-publishing technology, have developed
a unique server based solution that enables users of the Apple iPhone to
receive news in Arabic without the need to install any software on the
iPhone. A major benefit for users of this service is the ability to view
local news and events in Arabic with ease.

.tel iPhone Application to Revolutionize Web Publishing

LONDON - Telnic Limited (www.telnic.org), the registry operator for the new
communications-focused .tel top level domain (TLD), today announced that it
had submitted its free and open source My .tel iPhone application to the
Apple App Store.

dotMobi to Release DeviceAtlas for Microsoft ASP.NET

DUBLIN and WASHINGTON - dotMobi now accepting beta applicants to trial award-winning
DeviceAtlas mobile device database for the ASP.NET programming framework

Dreampark Boosts IPTV User Experience With Improved SVG Client for Middleware

NORRKOPING, Sweden - Dreampark, one of the leading IPTV middleware providers on the European
market, announced today that it will exhibit at the 2009 IPTV World Forum,
March 25-27 in London, and demonstrate how the new Scalable Vector Graphics
(SVG) technology in its Dreamgallery(TM) middleware is able to bring the IPTV
user experience to a new level.

Atmel Introduces an AVR32 Digital Audio Gateway Reference Design for Digital Audio Streaming, Decoding and Playback

SAN JOSE, California - Atmel(R) Corporation (Nasdaq: ATML) announced today the AVR(R)32
ATEVK1105 Digital Audio Gateway kit, demonstrating digital audio streaming,
decoding and playback. These audio capabilities serve the exploding market of
audio accessories and peripherals that connects home and car Hi-Fi audio
systems to the digital age. This includes the popular iPod(R) docking
stations. The kit is based on the AVR high performance AT32UC3A 32-bit Flash
microcontrollers and provides developers with a ready-to-use
hardware/software platform and a variety of interfaces and evaluation
capabilities to meet their audio systems requirements and get faster to
market.

Why it Could be Curtains for Noisy Neighbours at Last

LONDON - Have you ever felt plagued by other people’s noise, whether it’s next
door’s booming stereo, or the incessant chatter from colleagues in the
cubicle next to you? The solution could lie in your own pocket. The inventors
of a new iPhone application claim that they can provide instant relief by
converting annoying noise into soothing sound.

Crystal Defenders Available for Download Today on Xbox Live Arcade

LONDON - Square Enix Ltd., the publisher of Square Enix(R) interactive
entertainment products in Europe and other PAL territories, today announces
that the tower defence simulation game CRYSTAL DEFENDERS(TM) previously
released for the iPod(R) and iPhone(R) 3G/iPod touch, is now available
worldwide for download via Xbox LIVE(R) Arcade for the Xbox 360(R) video game
and entertainment system from Microsoft. In addition, a major version update
for the iPhone 3G/iPod touch versions is currently in development and is
scheduled for release in the following weeks.

ZSL Launches Mobile and Business Power Add-Ons to Extend Microsoft Dynamics CRM, GP and NAV for Windows Mobile, Blackberry, iPhone and Android Mobile Devices

NEW ORLEANS - ZSL, a leading ISV & Global Software Solutions and Services provider,
launches “Mobile Power”
(www.zslinc.com/MS-Dynamics-CRM-Add-on-Solutions.html) and “Business
Power” (www.zslinc.com/MS-Dynamics-CRM-Add-on-Solutions.html), a suite
of add-ons for Microsoft Dynamics CRM, GP and NAV.

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