Monthly Archive:: May 2011
31 May 2011
Battle of the apps: The Heist takes the lead
The fun and entertaining game Angry Birds has been the most downloaded app for a long time, but recently it has been dethroned by the puzzle game “The Heist”. The Heist is a game that uses four different puzzle types: a sliding block puzzle, similar to Sudoku, a Sokoban type puzzle, and a maze, giving
30 May 2011
The National Mall: The first location-aware iPhone app album
Washington DC based music duo Bluebrain has released their first “location-aware” album on iTunes, called “The National Mall.” The iPhone app uses Global Positioning System technology to let you hear different types of electro-pop music based on where you are. As of now the app-album can be heard only in the National Mall — the
27 May 2011
Google launches mobile payment system: Google Wallet
As discussed in our previous blog titled Google to launch mobile payments platform, the company has finally launched its much awaited service called Google Wallet to serve mobiles as all-in-one payment device. The service would enable owners of Android smartphones to pay for products at hundreds of thousands of retail stores in the U.S. With
26 May 2011
Getaround launches iPhone based car-sharing service
Renting a car can sometime be time consuming and tedious, but Getaround, an app that enables car owners to safely and easily share their cars through iPhone, promises to make this process simple. Getaround has just made its debut on the App Store. The idea behind this app is simple yet very effective! It lets
25 May 2011
Google to launch mobile payments platform
Internet search giant Google will reportedly launch at its New York office a “mobile payment system” on May 26, which will allow consumers to pay through their smartphone instead of traditional credit cards. The feature, meant for Android users, will be powered by near-field communications technology that allows devices to transmit data from four inches
24 May 2011
Do@ launches revolutionary mobile search app
A small start-up based in Tel Aviv, hoping to revolutionize the model of mobile search has come up with Do@ (pronounced “do at”) iPhone and iPod touch app. The application returns search results in form of web sites that have been optimized for mobile devices and feel like apps, instead of links. As you start
23 May 2011
Location-based check-ins on the rise with US consumers
Location-based services are the next big thing in the world of mobile and a latest survey shows that a growing number of people are using these services than ever before. Location-aware apps are evolving to offer truly useful and valuable services to users to help them communicate better, make better choices and save money. As
22 May 2011
Alice: Madness Returns iOS storybook released
Spicy Horse and Electronics Arts have released a storybook app titled “The Alice: Madness Returns, ” which is also seen as a primer for the upcoming game that is scheduled to be launched on June 14. This interactive comic bridges the gap between the cult-hit PC title, American McGee’s Alice (released in 2000) and the
21 May 2011
Wirefly launches Mobile Backup PRO, offers free 30-day trial
With mobiles becoming even more capable of accessing a wide range of applications and services, the failure to protect our private data stored on the phone could cost us heavily. Last year, Wirefly, the leading cell phone retailer, introduced mobile back up service for free, where it let smartphone users to back up and transfer
20 May 2011
Consumers keen on using smartphone as mobile wallet: MasterCard
According to a survey by financial services giant MasterCard (MA), 63 per cent of respondents between ages 18 and 34 would be willing to make purchase using their mobile phones. The survey reveals the growing importance of mobile phones in consumers’ lives as most would like their phones to replace their wallets. Especially the tech-savvy
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