First look at Nokia C6 Tweet

Mobile-review have posted a preview of the new Nokia C6. Here is their final impression.

Being a Nokia device, signal reception, audio quality and call stability are never a problem and this phone is no exception.

Having a single speaker does mean that the maximum volume is a little distorted and being a little louder wouldn't hurt too.

The phone's vibration on the other hand is more that powerfull, in fact "aided" by the phone's mediocre build quality it will also produce a "sqweeaky" sound along with the strong feeling that leaves.

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Android of 2.2 Froyo will be represented on May 19? Tweet

The company Of google can let out the renovation of the operating system Of android already soon. According to the data of the resource Of android Of community they already fixed in the ravines approaches to the site from the devices with the operating system Of android of version 2.2, and also was obtained information from other sources about the fact that renovated OS already passes “running-in” before the official idea. Assembling will not go away from the become already traditional “edible” names and will be obtained the name Of froyo (so it is called one of the dairy products - frozen [yogurt]), about which it became known still in January, when Google for the first time reported the plans of the development of version 2.2.

According to the information the representatives of the site Of [t]3, the official idea of the new version Of google Of android takes place already on May 19. At this time supposedly takes place [reliz] Of flash 10.1 for Android. By the first device, to which it will be possible to establish by OS Of android 2.2 it will begin Nexus Of one. Are presented hypotheses about that which [smartfony] will obtain “additional” working storage, which will be freed because of the passage to Froyo Of linux of kernel. However, as far as the very Of nexus Of one is concerned, of Eric [Tseng] (Erick Of tseng) promised the disclosure “many secrets” of apparatus even during conducting of exhibition CES2010.

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PR Newswire Launches App for iPhone, iPod Touch Tweet

iPad optimized App, Blackberry & Android Apps coming soon.

PR Newswire Mobile App allows users to easily view, search and share news and multimedia content.

New York — In a move that will afford PR Newswire's customers unparalleled reach to mobile users, the company has launched an application for the iPhone and iPod touch, with optimized applications for iPad, Blackberry and Android devices on the way.

The PR Newswire Mobile App empowers users with direct access to breaking news from many of the world's leading brands and organizations that issue text and multimedia press releases and information over PR Newswire every day. The technology offers users the ability to search and browse PR Newswire's extensive database of press releases and photos and isolate specific news items based on criteria such as keyword, industry topic and stock symbol. Searches are saved so that users can quickly navigate to the press releases that interest them the most. The PR Newswire Mobile App also provides a gateway for users to share content via email, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter, and watch videos distributed via MultiVu, PR Newswire's broadcast and multimedia division.

PR Newswire is the only commercial news distribution service offering text, photos and a distinct video channel through its own iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch application. The introduction of the PR Newswire Mobile App adds to PR Newswire's extensive global delivery of text and multimedia press releases to mobile applications and news platforms such as Thomson One Mobile, Bloomberg Mobile and Dow Jones Factiva Mobile. In the coming months, PR Newswire plans to extend its Mobile App service to the BlackBerry and Android platforms, including Nexus One, while also launching a fully optimized iPad App.

"Recognizing the shift from the laptop to the handheld device, PR Newswire became an early adopter of mobile news distribution and developed a mobile strategy that is designed to keep our customers at the forefront of the communications landscape as it continues to become more mobile," said Joshua B. Cohen, director, Content Licensing & Distribution, PR Newswire. "PR Newswire's free, downloadable Mobile App for the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch is just one of many initiatives that we are undertaking to mobilize our customers' news."

Tens of millions of iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad users worldwide can access the PR Newswire Mobile App for no-charge download at the Apple App Store at http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pr-newswire-news-releases/id365947542?mt=8. or by simply entering “PR Newswire” in the App Store search field. Once uploaded, users can immediately access and share breaking news or search for specific press releases and video content based on name, services, products, people, stock symbol or other customizable keywords.

The PR Newswire Mobile App also lets users interact with PR Newswire’s @ProfNet and @PRNewswire Twitter feeds, and subscribers of PR Newswire's expert network, ProfNet, can use the PR Newswire Mobile App to access fast-breaking queries from reporters seeking article sources and expert commentary.

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Dell Of thunder, Flash and Smoke: three new [smartfona] on the basis Of android [ Tweet

The resource Of engadget published several pages of [roadmapa] of the company Of dell. In it are mentioned several prepared devices, including three [smartfona] under control of the operating system Of android. The most powerful of them is called Thunder (is possible, this code name). These are [tachfon] with the 4,1- one inch OLED- display with the permission WVGA, 8-[Mp] by camera and by support to the wireless connection Of wi-Fi. In addition to this, it works on the basis Of android 2.1 with the interface Of stage from Dell and is supported [kontent] Of flash. Dell Of thunder will leave into sale in the version for the networks HSDPA/HSUPA in the fourth quarter of this year. But in the following year will appear its version for the networks of the new generation LTE.

One additional model - this Dell Of flash, compact [besklaviaturnyy] monoblock with the thickness of 11 mm. this also sufficiently powerful solution on you [chipsete] Qualcomm MSM7230 with 800 MHz by processor, equipped with 3,5- one inch WVGA-[tachskrinom] and 5-[Mp] by camera with the auto-focus, the stabilization of image and the detector of the smile/of [morganiya]. Apparatus is also equipped with 512 mb. RAM and ROM, slot of microSD, with wireless adapters Of wi-Fi and Bluetooth 3.0, TV- output and 3,5- mm [audiorazemom]. Dell Of flash supports honeycomb networks UMTS/HSPA (850/1900/2100 MHz). It will, true, leave sufficiently not soon - only in the first quarter of the following year, then will be obtained the already new version Of android of 2.2 Froyo.

And last [smartfon] is called Dell Of smoke. It is monoblock with the thickness of 12 mm, equipped with 2,8- one inch sensory display with the permission QVGA and QWERTY- keyboard. It is built on 800- MHz you [chipsete] Qualcomm MSM7230, is equipped 5-[Mp] with camera with the auto-focus, and also slot of microSD and with wireless adapters Of wi-Fi and Bluetooth of 2.1+EDR. Apparatus supports standard HSPA with a speed of transmission of data of 14,4 Mbit/s and it possesses two microphones for the realization of noise suppression. Dell Of smoke will leave not earlier than the second quarter of 2011 and it will also be based on Android Of froyo.

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Megaphone starts the service “portal 111” on entire Russia Tweet

Operator [MegaFon] declared about the beginning the assignment of service “portal 111” to subscribers in all regions of Russia. With the aid of the USSD- portal it is possible to order the delivery of musical and [audioklipov], to obtain reference information and much other - directly from the menu of telephone.

In order to enter into the portal, it suffices to collect on its mobile the command of *111# and to harvest key “call”. Navigation on the portal is maximally simple, no additional tuning of cell phone it is required.

Service “portal 111” is accessible to the clients of the capital branch joint stock company of <[MegaFon]> since November 2009. The subscribers of all tariff plans of all regional branches of company now can use it. All demands, except the order of mobile [kontenta], are free.

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Dell Of lightning: functional vertical slider on Windows Of phone 7 Tweet

The company Of dell now works at the creation of productive communicator under the code name Of lightning. Apparatus works under control Windows Of phone 7 and is executed in the form factor of vertical slider with the sliding QWERTY- keyboard. In this case, it is equipped with large bright display with the support of multi-touch and makes it possible to examine Flash- video. Remaining characteristics of model also at the high level: is worth mentioning 5-[Mp] camera, 1- GHz processor, several sensors and so on. Dell Of lightning will leave into sale in the fourth quarter of the present year, and in the following year will appear its version for the honeycomb networks LTE.

Characteristics Of dell Of lightning:
Honeycomb connection: GSM/EDGE (850/900/1800/1900 MHz), UMTS/HSDPA/HSUPA (850/1900/2100 MHz or 900/1700/2100 MHz)
The operating system: Windows Of phone 7
It [chipset]: Qualcomm Of snapdragon (1- GHz processor)
Memory: 512 mb. RAM and 1 Gb Flesch
Slot of microSD
Display: 4,1- one inch, sensory, OLED, WVGA, with the support of multi-touch
Camera: 5-[Mp] with the auto-focus
the Fm- radio
the GPS- receiver
Accelerometer, electronic compass, the sensors of illumination and approximation
The wireless connection: Wi-Fi of 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth of 2.1+EDR
Storage battery: 1400 [mAch]
Sizes: 121,6[kh]64,4[kh]14,9 mm

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Nokia reported for the 1st quarter of 2010 Tweet

The Finnish producer of cell phones - the company Of nokia reported for the passed for it financial 1st block of 2010, where its basic indices appear as follows:

The clean sum of sales to company was 9,5 billion Euros, which by 3% is higher in the comparison with last year, and to 21% it is below in the comparison with the previous block (respectively 1% increase even 21% drop in the monetary units).
The clean sum of sales of the subdivision of cell phones and services was 6,7 billion Euros, what by 8% is higher in the comparison with the analogous period of last year and to 19% less in the comparison with the previous block (in the monetary units respectively - 7% increase even 19% drop).
The clean sum of sales of the subdivision of services was 148 mln. Euros, which to 12% is less in the comparison with the previous block; it is put out calculations at 228 mln., which by 1% is higher in the comparison with the previous block.
The company Of nokia dispatched 107,8 mln. units of mobile terminals, which by 16% is higher in the comparison with the analogous period of last year and to 15% below in the comparison with the past block.
The volume of the deliveries of convergent mobile devices ([smartfony] and mobile of computer) composed 21,5 mln. units, which by 57% is higher in the comparison with last year and to 3% above in the comparison with the previous block.
Mean selling price for the cell phone descended to the mark of 62 Euros with 64- X in the 4th quarter of 2009.
Gross [marzha] of the subdivision of cell phones and services decreased to 32,4% with 34,3% in the past block.
The operating profitability (not [MSFO]) of the subdivision of cell phones and services grew to 12,1% with 10,4% in the 4th quarter of 2009.
The clean sum not OF [MSFO] of sales NAVTEQ was 189 mln. Euros, which to 41% is more in the comparison with the analogous period of last year and to 16% below in the comparison with the past block. (in the monetary units respectively - 46% increase even 18% drop)
The clean sum of sales of the subdivision Of nokia Of siemens Of networks were 2,7 billion Euros, which to 9% is less in the comparison with the analogous period of last year and to 25% below in the comparison with the past block (respectively in monetary units 12% and 27% drop).
The operating profitability (not [MSFO]) Of nokia Of siemens Of networks grew to 0,6% (in fourth quarter 2009 it was negative: -4,1%).
The flow of money on the current operating activity composed 1 billion.
The general money and other ready active memberships of company to the end of the first quarter of 2010 were 9,7 billion Euros.

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The plane-table Of dell Of streak will obtain Android 2.1 in September, and in November will leave its 7- one inch “fellow” Of looking Of glass Tweet

The company Of dell prepares for the release new plane-table, in [roadmape] it is mentioned under the code name Of looking Of glass. This device with the 7- one inch sensory screen, it constructed on [chipsete] NVIDIA Of t20 and to the program platform Of android. From the characteristics it is worthwhile to isolate the interface Of bluetooth of new version 3.0 and optional TV- tuner. The release Of dell Of looking Of glass is planned in November this year. In addition to this, program renovation waits the plane-table Of dell Of streak (Mini 5): for it will be in September accessible the new version Of android under number 2.1.

Characteristics Of dell Of looking Of glass:
Display: 7- one inch, sensory, WVGA
The operating system: Android 2.1
It [chipset]: NVIDIA Of t20 (Tegra)
Memory: 4 Gb RAM, 4 Gb Flesch
Slot SDHC
Camera: 1,3-[Mp]
Communications: Wi-Fi of 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 3.0, USB 2.0, 3G
GPS- receiver, digital compass, the accelerometer
TV- receiver ATSC T (optionally)
Storage battery: 2100 [mAch]
Sizes: 198[kh]130[kh]12,75 mm
Weight: 500 grams

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The next generation of the processors Of intel Of atom will work with the wireless HD- displays Tweet

In the network appeared the details of the relatively located in the development platform Of cedar Of trail M, which will arrive for the change to the present generation of the processors Of intel Of atom Of n4x0 Of pine Of trail. The resource Of fudzilla reports that the company Of intel is intended to introduce the support of HD- permission in the processors, intended for [netbukov]. The processors Of cedar Of trail M will support the transfer of video of high clearness to 1080[r] together with the integration of the system of wireless displays, which at the present moment is accessible on some models of the laptop computers, built on the basis of the platform of a series Of calpella.

The system of wireless displays (Wireless Of display or WiDi) now makes it possible to transfer by video to the remote display with the permission to 720[r], but in the next generation will be already realized Full-HD. System requires the presence of special adapter for HDTV, for example, of the [stodollarovogo] Of netgear Of push2TV. The organization of broadcasting maximally simplifies after integration into the system of a similar adapter. Moreover since this system provides for the direct drive of the fact that on the screen of laptop computer, this makes it possible to go around some prohibitions, in particular DRM- coding.

No data about the probable cost of the platform Of cedar Of trail M it communicates. According to the plans given processors must obtain WiDi 2.0 in the second-half of 2011.

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Sony does prepare BY PS3 for 3d games? Tweet

The company Of sony let out the renovation of the program equipment of the play console Of playStation 3, among which were noticed “preparatory works” for introducing the three-dimensional stereoscopic games. The batch of the programs PS3 of 3.30 System Of software makes it possible to in a new way sort achievements and proposes the new system of their survey, but it unexpectedly proposes to user to approve renovated TOS (Terms of Of service - agreement about the periods of maintenance). And in changed TOS is permission of the corporation Of sony automatically to renew or to change ALONG the console PS3 or PSP that influencing [kontent], services and functionality of device, without the additional approval by user.

Since among other possible changes figure “changes in the functionality” and it is known about existence of the limiters of functionality OS. Also in the new agreement it is discussed the possibility of replacing the operating system without the additional approval of user. However, as far as the possible presence of the support of 3d games is concerned, if such possibility actually is located in the console PS3, then it can be “unblocked” after the idea of the television sets Of sony 3d BRAVIA HDTV, which support the reproduction of three-dimensional video. The production of data of devices is outlined for the summer of the present year.

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Colored rule Of store `n `Go Of portable Of hard Of drive with the utility GREEN BUTTON from Verbatim Tweet

The company Of verbatim announced the new generation of portable HDD, which became more compact and it is easier. The new hard drives of a series Of store `n `Go are equipped with the utility GREEN BUTTON, with the aid of which it is possible to decrease energy consumption and to increase the period of the service of accumulator, transferring device into the regime “of sleep”. Verbatim HDD Of store `n `Go will be represented with the volume of 250 Gb, 320 Gb, 500 Gb, 640 Gb, 750 Gb or 1 [Tb] with the interface USB 2.0. The first deliveries into the retail stores will begin in May on the recommended prices of 2100 rubles for the model with a capacity of 320 Gb and 2700 rubles for the model with a capacity of 500 Gb. Soon they will become accessible to modification with the interfaces SATA/USB 2.0 and USB 3.0.

The accumulators Of store `n `Go and its packing almost to 30% is more compact than portable hard drives of the previous generation. The size of hard drive composes 81 (width) X 117 (length) X of 16 mm, and it became to 20% more easily with the weight only of 135 g and it is more convenient. With such overall sizes new Verbatim Of store `n `Go Of portable Of hard Of drive is one of the lungs themselves external 2,5” HDD on the market. Because of the operating system FAT32 the accumulator is compatible both with Windows and from Mac OS of the X.

Into complete set with the hard drive Of verbatim of a series Of store `n `Go enter two batches of the programs, in composition of which Nero Of backItUp and Burn Of essentials, the uniting in the integrated shell means of the accomplishment of three important objectives. Besides the regular reserve copying of files and contents of the specific directories, the user will be able to write down digital photographs, videotapes or others data to CD, DVD or Blu-ray Of disc, and to also restore the damaged files with the aid of Nero Of rescueAgent. The utility GREEN BUTTON makes it possible to decrease energy consumption and to increase the period of the service of accumulator, transferring accumulator into the standby mode with the lowered energy consumption automatically, after the specific time interval, or by flick on the pictogram GREEN BUTTON on the working table.

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Most miniature telephone of the rule Of gigaset - new SL400 Tweet

The company Of gigaset Of communications presented new telephone SL400. Model possesses such characteristics as 1,8- one inch colored TFT- display, regime of hands-free, [vibrozvonok], Bluetooth, joint of mini -USB and the technology ECO DECT. [Ergonomichnaya] metallic keyboard is sufficiently large, taking into account the compact size of tube. New SL400 proposes the possibility to use the regime of hands-free with four different configurations, five loudness levels and new polyphonic melodies of bells. But the regime of vibration and the possibility of sending SMS supplement the list of the functions, which relate telephone to the category “of luxes”.

Directory is intended for 500 records of the size of vCard, into each of which it is possible to carry to three phone numbers, electronic addresses and date of generation, and to also establish for each contact its melody and picture. The built-in calendar in time will remind one of the important dates and the encounters assigned. Bluetooth and port of mini -USB make possible to connect telephone with the computer or to connect for set, and special software Of quickSync will help to synchronize contact data and to load into the telephone of photograph and melody (including in the size of mp3). QuickSync is accessible for the free load on the site www.gigaset.com/ru for Windows and Mac OS. In the standby mode on the display of telephone are reflected the hours or headpiece from the predetermined images or the personal photographs of user, which can be demonstrated on the display in the regime of slide- show.

Because of the technology ECO DECT SL400 it relates to the number of energy-saving devices with the low level of emission and corresponds to high demands on environmental protection. The regime ECO of mode Of plus makes it possible to decrease the emission during the conversation to 80%, and in the standby mode to reduce it to zero lithiumionic storage battery it ensures to 14 hours of the work of telephone in the regime of conversation or to 230 hours of work in the standby mode.

Since the charger and base station are not connected together, users can place telephone SL400, where by it conveniently. Moreover with the base station they can be used simultaneously to six tubes. Model SL400A is equipped with the automatic responder with a capacity of up to 45 minutes, which it is possible to completely govern, using a hand receiver.

The first telephones SL400 from Gigaset Of communications will appear in sale in Russia in June 2010. Cost SL400 will comprise order 9500 rub., model SL400[A] with the built-in automatic responder will cost about 10700 rub. ; additional tube can be will be acquired for 8800 rub.

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Ericsson acquires the portion Of nortel in the joint venture lg -Nortel Tweet

The company Of ericsson reported the conclusion of agreement about the purchase of that belonging Of nortel control block of shares (50%+1 action) in a joint venture in the companies lg Of electronics and Nortel Of networks - lg -Nortel. Transaction must be approved by the appropriate controls.

This acquisition, from the words Of ericsson, will allow it to considerably increase its presence on the Korean market and to obtain the fixed channel of sales, and also good possibilities for performing of scientific research work in the country. Moreover, as a result the transaction Of ericsson will obtain the production base and the possibility of establishing the interrelations with the new clients.

In CP are concluded important contracts with the Korean operators, these as KT, lg Of telecom and SK Of telecom.

As they consider in the company, lg -Ericsson will become one of the most important players on the telecommunication market of Korea. Main office CP will remain in the republic of Korea in Seoul.

In July 2009 Ericsson and government of Korea concluded the cooperation deal in the field of creating “green” ecosystem on the base of technologies 4G. It is expected that the experience CP lg -Ericsson will allow it to make its contribution to this initiative.

As it is expected, transaction will have a positive effect on an increase in the profit Of ericsson after only year.

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[Roadmap] of the processors ARM Of cortex from Samsung Tweet

While in the network appeared rumors about the fact that the company Of apple deals with the developments of the processor, which must arrive on the change established into iPad and, supposedly, into iPhone of the fourth generation to the processor Of [a]4, the company Of samsung allowed “the leakage” of information about her own developments ARM of processors. There is nothing surprising in the very fact of the developments Of apple, and here [roadmap] Of samsung is of interest, since in it the periods of appearance and possibility of new processors are indicated. Document, published EETimes confirm the previously available information about the fact that several generations of processors for the mobile devices will be replaced in the period between 2010 and 2013.


New ARM processors are intended for [netbukov] and other mobile devices (their list it is not refined). First must appear Orion, which is been binuclear 800- MHz by the processor Of cortex-A9. Test models will be finished in the third quarter of present year, and series production will be begun already in the first quarter of 2011.

The platform Of pegasus includes the mononuclear processor Of cortex-A9 with a clock frequency of 1 GHz. Prototypes will reach readiness in second quarter 2011, and production starts in the fourth quarter of the same year.

1 GHz binuclear Cortex-A9 Of hercules will be finished in the third quarter of 2011 and will be neglected into the mass production since the beginning of 2012.

In 2010/2011 years will be released Mercury on the basis of the processor Of cortex-A5 (Sparrow) with a clock frequency of 600 MHz.

In 2012/2013 years will be represented it [chipset] Venus with binuclear Of cortex-A5 and clock frequency of 600 MHz.

In 2012/2013 will be also represented binuclear Draco with the nucleus Of cortex-A9 and a clock frequency of 1.2 GHz and four-nuclear Aquila with the same nucleus and clock frequency.

In the documents is not indicated what graphic processor will be established together with diverse ARM by nuclei. For a period of many years the company Of samsung uses graphic processors of a series Of powerVR from the company Of imagination Of technologies Of group. But in February this year it was declared about the intention to inject in ARM of [chipsety] the graphic processors Of mali. The latter it was intended to also use, also, in the promising systems on the crystal (SoC).

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Update – HTC Legend Firmware Over The Air (FOTA) update Tweet

In our commitment to providing you with the best user experience, we are pushing out a new firmware update to your phone to enable apps that use the camera. Your phone will receive a notification of this update when it is made available. Simply press OK to accept the update via a data connection such as Wi-Fi or GPRS/3G. After installing the update, you can confirm a successful update by confirming the Software Number (From the Home Screen go to MENU> Settings> About Phone> Software information> Software number). The new software number after the update will be 1.31.405.4 for an HTC phone. Note： We recommend using a free Wi-Fi hotspot or an unlimited data plan to apply this update. If not, standard data connection charges may apply. For any questions, please contact us at http://www.htc.com/www/CA_Hotline.aspx”

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Robot falls in love with Android phone - HTC Desire Tweet

Romeo the Robot falls in love with the HTC Desire, and lays on the romance in a bid to woo this most beautiful of Android phones.

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Robot and Android phone snuggle up - Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Tweet

Romeo the Robot gets cosy with the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 under the covers.

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Robot takes Android phone for romantic dinner - HTC Legend Tweet

Romeo the Robot takes the HTC Legend out for dinner, and tells it a poem that he's written for it. Ahhh.

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Adobe AIR on the Android Platform Tweet

Partnerships have been at the very heart of Android, the first truly open and comprehensive mobile platform, since we first introduced it with the Open Handset Alliance. Through close relationships with carriers, device manufacturers, developers, and others, Google is working to enable an open ecosystem for the mobile world by creating a standard, open mobile software platform. Today we're excited that, working with Adobe, we will be able to bring both AIR and Flash to Android.

Google believes that developers should have their choice of tools and technologies to create applications. By supporting Adobe AIR on Android we hope that millions of creative designers and developers will be able to express themselves more freely when they create applications for Android devices. More broadly, AIR will foster rapid and continuous innovation across the mobile ecosystem.

Google is happy to be partnering with Adobe to bring the full web, great applications, and developer choice to the Android platform. Our engineering teams have been working closely to bring both AIR and Flash Player to Google's mobile operating system and devices. The Android platform is enjoying great adoption, and we expect our work with Adobe will help that growth continue.

We also look forward to all the innovative content and applications created for Android and Flash. Join us at Google I/O in May to learn more about our work together with Adobe to open up the world of Flash on mobile devices.

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BMorn 8.9 Inch Tablet Runs Android Tweet

This is a video of a 8.9 inch tablet from BMorn running Android 1.6. Filmed at the China Sources Fair Hong Kong.

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Krueger student publishes first paid app to Android Market Tweet

This year at Krueger Middle School, students in Josh Beck's advanced programming class have been learning to develop applications for the Android mobile platform.

Student Christian Cruz (shown right) is the first student to publish an application to the marketplace, charging 99 cents per download. He published his application, which is an animated wallpaper, on Tuesday, Apr. 13. Within the first week, he generated more than $50 in sales.

This week Google announced that it is seeing 60,000 new Android phone activations every day. Over the next year, it is expected that there will be between 15-20 million new Android users.

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Power failure affects Hague GSM network Tweet

Parts of The Hague, Leidschendam-Voorburg down since 12 hours without power this afternoon. By the outage are also some GSM antennas turned out some holes in the coverage of networks strikes.

By Tim Wijkman - 12 hours since this afternoon, one part of Leidschendam-Voorburg and The Hague to face a blackout after a power station in the tension was gone cases. By the outage are several thousand households and businesses without power.

Also the GSM networks of KPN and Vodafone seem to be affected by the outage. Several customers of both networks reported across GSM Helpdesk Netherlands in the affected regions have little or no host and therefore very difficult to completely no longer benefit from the mobile phone. T-Mobile customers seem as yet not bothered by the blackout as T-Mobile back-up batteries to its antennae hanging her dishes a few hours of emergency power can provide.

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Samsung Omnia II to get WM 6.5.3 update in May Tweet

Samsung Sweden has confirmed a free firmware update for Omnia II users. The update will be available in the latter half of May and the biggest change will be the touchscreen performance. Samsung says in addition to the revamped UI, the touch response will be much faster and intuitive. Samsung also confirmed to launch a white Omnia II and will ship all Omnia II devices pre-installed with WM 6.5.3 OS after late May.

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Opera Mini 5 beta for Windows Mobile running on Meizu M8 Tweet

Opera Mini 5 beta for Windows Mobile running on Meizu M8 - only with GPRS for now...

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Search by Voice Comes to Google Maps 4.1 for Windows Mobile and Symbian S60 phones Tweet

We understand that typing on phones isn’t as easy or fast as talking into them. As a result, we’re big fans of letting you search in Google Maps for mobile in the most natural way possible -- with your voice! Not wanting the BlackBerry and Android folks to have all the fun, today we’re happy to announce Search by voice in Google Maps 4.1 on Windows Mobile and Symbian S60 phones.

Search by voice lets you easily search for anything by simply speaking your search terms instead of typing them. Just open Google Maps, press your phone’s “call” button, and clearly speak your search term like “Park Plaza.” Search by voice works with all the kinds of searches Google Maps for mobile already supports, including places, addresses (1600 Amphitheatre Parkway), specific businesses (The French Laundry), or types of businesses (sushi restaurants new york).

You may also notice a few other additions, including a redesigned settings page with Search by voice language choices. Choose your preferred language from the supported options, including multiple English accents and Mandarin Chinese. Also, if you find a problem with any information in Google Maps, you can use the “Report a problem” option to let us know.

To get started, install the latest version of Google Maps for mobile 4.1 for Windows Mobile and Symbian S60 by going to m.google.com/maps in your phone’s standard web browser (e.g. Internet Explorer on Windows Mobile). This update is available in all the countries and languages where Google Maps for mobile is currently available.

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#N900copter in flight Tweet

Flying a remote control helicopter with the Nokia N900.

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Android running on iPhone Tweet

A first generation Apple iPhone running the Linux kernel and Google's Android mobile operating system. Details and source code available at http://linuxoniphone.blogspot.com

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Quake III / iPad Tweet

Apple iPad runs Quake 3

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Raw Video: Man Loses iPad, Pinky in Robbery Tweet

A thief's thirst for a brand new iPad cost a Colorado man not only a much-coveted device but also two-thirds of a pinky finger. Doctors had to amputate part of his left pinky after a man Thursday yanked away a bag containing an iPad. (April 20)

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HTC Legend unboxing and demo video Tweet

Matt takes us on a tour of the brand-new HTC Legend and demos the HTC Sense UI

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iphone 4G leak Tweet

New iphone 4G revealed leak Full leak on Gizmodo. i'd hate to be the guy who left it at the bar, what a twat,lmao and yes this on my other account, haven't uploaded anything in time so thought for this why not

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IZABO- "On my way" - Official Music Video Tweet

Official music video by the funkiest band on this side of the planet-IZABO, using lots of iPhones...

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E Ink New Technologies - Part 2 Tweet

Quick preview of some of the E Ink upcoming technologies we'll see in the next year to 18 months.

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Uncover the Mystery of LG Mystique(TM) Tweet

LG Mobile Phones and U.S. Cellular Launch Eye-Catching Multimedia Phone.

SAN DIEGO -- LG Electronics MobileComm U.S.A., Inc. (LG Mobile Phones) and U.S. Cellular announced the all new LG Mystique™. Featuring an external touch screen, full QWERTY keypad with dedicated hot keys, 2.0 megapixel camera and camcorder, video player and Bluetooth® connectivity, LG Mystique offers users an unparalleled multimedia experience in one stylish device.

LG Mystique is a compact flip phone designed with the media savvy consumer in mind. Equipped with a music player with external controls, dual speakers for stereo sound via headset or Bluetooth®, microSD slot supporting up to 16GB of memory and micro USB charging port, LG Mystique makes accessing multimedia, music and so much more a simple task.

LG Mystique keeps family and friends in the loop with a 2.0 megapixel camera and camcorder complete with image editor, slide show function and self-portrait capabilities. Dedicated internal hot keys allow one-touch access to easyedge(SM), music, and voice commands. Users can also organize and track their busy social calendars.

"Through our research, LG has discovered that more than half of our consumers prefer messaging on a QWERTY keyboard than a touch screen only handset," said Ehtisham Rabbani, corporate vice president, marketing and innovation for LG Mobile Phones. "LG Mystique exceeds these needs by providing both in a unique and compact form."

LG Mystique also offers easyedge(SM) technology, U.S. Cellular's suite of enhanced wireless data application services. LG Mystique featuring easyedge(SM) allows customers to send and receive e-mails and provides access to news and weather applications, games and hundreds of other useful applications.

"The Mystique is the perfect fit for customers who need a phone that matches their on-the-go lifestyle," said Ed Perez, vice-president of marketing and sales operations for U.S. Cellular. "They will enjoy the enhanced technology and multi-task features, while staying connected to family and friends."

LG Mystique will be available at U.S. Cellular retail locations on April 23, 2010, or via www.uscellular.com for $79.95 after $50.00 mail in rebate with a 2-year contract.

About LG Electronics, Inc.

LG Electronics, Inc. (KSE: 066570.KS) is a global leader and technology innovator in consumer electronics, mobile communications and home appliances, employing more than 84,000 people working in 115 operations including 84 subsidiaries around the world. With 2009 global sales of USD43.4 billion, LG is comprised of five business units –- Home Entertainment, Mobile Communications, Home Appliance, Air Conditioning and Business Solutions. LG is the world's leading producer of flat panel TVs, audio and video products, mobile handsets, air conditioners and washing machines. LG has signed a long-term agreement to become both a Global Partner and a Technology Partner of Formula One™. As part of this top-level association, LG acquires exclusive designations and marketing rights as the official consumer electronics, mobile phone and data processor of this global sporting event. For more information, please visit www.lgusa.com.

About LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company

The LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company is a leading global mobile communications and information company. With its cutting-edge technology and innovative design capabilities, LG creates handsets that provide an optimized mobile experience to customers around the world. LG is pursuing convergence technology and mobile computing products, while continuing its leadership role in mobile communication with stylish designs and smart technology. For more information, please visit www.lgmobilephones.com.

About U.S. Cellular

The 9,000 associates of U.S. Cellular believe a wireless phone enhances people's lives and a wireless company should be in the business of bringing people together. U.S. Cellular has a wide range of monthly plans, including those with unlimited nationwide calling, unlimited free incoming calls and options to prepay. The company has a growing catalog of phones like the BlackBerry® Tour and the touch-screen LG Tritan and HTC Touch Pro 2, which offer e-mail and Web access. Those features are delivered 10 times faster over U.S. Cellular's 3G Mobile Broadband network. U.S. Cellular believes in the power of the community and has made a commitment to invest more than $4.5 million in teachers and schools during 2009 and 2010. Based in Chicago, the company is the nation's sixth-largest wireless carrier, serving 6.2 million customers across the country. To learn more about the company visit one of its retail stores or uscellular.com. You can also check out U.S. Cellular on Facebook.

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The Heritage Deluxe Table Radio for All iPhone/iPod Tweet

Heritage is a contemporary reinterpretation of classic European table radio designs from the 1960s. A multi-format digital radio provides coverage of DAB, DAB+, FM and Wi-Fi internet radio as well as offering wireless audio streaming and docking for iPod.

Heritage is crafted using the finest quality materials and components. Its cabinet is constructed using a combination of aluminium and furniture-grade American walnut.

Audio performance is delivered by a custom-designed 3-inch neodymium speaker driver, driven by a superb 7W amplifer.

Heritage benefits from a large graphical OLED display and innovative joystick control system for maximum ease of operation.

Price: US$333.00

Introduction
# Features: High sensitivity DAB and DAB+ digital radio
# iPod video out (composite)
# Easy access to over 11,000 internet radio stations
# Wi-Fi stream music from your PC or MAC
# Large graphical OLED display and intuitive joystick control system
# FM radio reception with RDS and 10 favourite station presets
# iPod and iPhone docking fuctionality with full control and charging
# Plug and play audio over USB
# Digitial alarm clock with sleep and snooze
# Included stylish remote control

Technical Specifications
# Power support: 100 - 220V
# Auxiliary: 3.5mm stereo, optical, USB, RCA
# Dimension: (W) 260 X (H) 175 X (D) 98 mm
# Weights: 1.8kg
# Speaker: Custom designed 3-inch neodymium speaker
# Surface: Aluminium, real walnut veneer and tactile rubber

Package Included:
# 1 set The Heritage Deluxe Table Radio for All iPhone/iPod

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FireScope Announces Industry's First CMDB iPad App Tweet

FireScope CMDB for iPad application joins existing iPhone and Android apps to enable better IT service visibility on the go.

DALLAS -- FireScope, a leading developer of IT Service Management solutions announced the release of the first iPad application for Configuration Management Database (CMDB). The application will be available for download via iTunes, pending final approval from Apple.

"The recent explosion of mobile platforms is fundamentally changing in the way people interact with technology," said Mark Lynd, President and COO of FireScope. "Unlike our competition who are burdened by decades-old architectures, FireScope is uniquely positioned by our Web 2.0 architecture to rapidly take advantage of these new platforms and deliver new capabilities to our customers."

The FireScope CMDB iPad app is a native application, providing an elegant and smooth user experience to quickly connect to an organization's FireScope CMDB and gain instant visibility into IT service configuration and change activities, without the need for a laptop or desktop.

Common tasks that can be performed anytime, anywhere with the CMDB iPad app include:

* Quickly inspect IT service dependencies
* View and approve Requests for Change (RFCs) remotely
* Perform impact analysis on prospective change
* Review configuration of critical assets
* Access all of your CMDB reports


FireScope's Ongoing Mobile Strategy

FireScope CMDB for iPad is the newest member of FireScope's extensive family of mobile products. Available for free with a mobile service enabled CMDB license, users only need to specify connection information for their instance of FireScope CMDB to be up and running. In addition to the iPad, FireScope also offers apps for the most popular consumer mobile platforms and devices, such as:

* Apple iPhone 3GS, 3G and iPod Touch
* Android phones, including: Nexus One, HTC Hero, HTC Magic, Motorola Droid and more.


For more information about the FireScope CMDB application for iPad, as well as links to download once available, please visit http://www.firescope.com/products/CMDB/iPad/.

About FireScope

FireScope is a leading developer of groundbreaking IT Service Management (ITSM) solutions that are revolutionizing how businesses conduct IT operations. This suite is composed of three primary offerings; Business Service Management (BSM) as your dashboard for your IT strategy, a Configuration Management Database (CMDB) to become your playbook for IT Operations, and Compliance as your compass for managing IT compliance. FireScope Inc. is headquartered in Huntington Beach, California, with offices in Sydney, New York, Dallas, Munich and London. To learn more about FireScope and its advanced ITSM solutions, visit www.firescope.com.

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Girl Scouts, Chicago Sky, Motorola Partner to Lead Environmental Efforts Tweet

Girl Scouts urge community participation starting on April 22, Earth Day.

CHICAGO -- This spring Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana is partnering with the WNBA's Chicago Sky and Motorola to give girls an even greater voice on issues that significantly impact the environment.

On April 22, (Earth Day), the Girl Scouts Forever Green Community Action Project will kick-off with a series of social media campaigns, public service announcements and media outreach to encourage the community to take action to protect the environment. The initiative will culminate with the Girl Scouts Forever Green Festival with the Chicago Sky at the Allstate Arena on June 5.

During the six-week campaign, Forever Green "change agents," who are community members who want to inspire others, will be challenged to collect as many cell phones and batteries as possible. Their stories and progress will be tracked through various social media resources. Girls, their families, friends and the community-at-large will have the opportunity to learn about the impact of improperly discarded cell phones and batteries on the environment. Even more, three local Girl Scouts are hosting a Forever Green Blog (www.chicagonow.com/blogs/forever-green/), to educate the public on the importance of environmental issues in Chicago, and offering ways the public can make an impact on various levels.

"This is such an important issue not only for our generation, but for generations to come," explained Girl Scout Joanne Dynak, 15, a Forever Green blogger from Harwood Heights. "We're proud to be part of this national movement, and can't wait to motivate others in our area – school groups, families and other community members – to make changes in our everyday choices that impact the environment."

Throughout the initiative, Girl Scout troops will showcase their own Forever Green recycling projects through local events across the Chicago and northwest Indiana area.

"Our Girl Scouts are taking action on the issues that are important to them. As the pre-eminent leadership organization for girls, that is exactly what we expect them to do. Role modeling environmentally responsible behavior and encouraging others to follow their lead is one way girls are making the world a better place. We're proud to partner with the Chicago Sky and Motorola in supporting girl leadership and the environment," said Maria Wynne, CEO of Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana.

The Girl Scouts Forever Green Festival at Allstate Arena on June 5 will serve as the capstone event of the campaign. Forever Green "change agents" will bring the cell phones and batteries they've collected for recycling or proper disposal. Registration for the Girl Scouts Forever Green Festival – which includes a registration packet, admittance to the Forever Green Rally with complimentary food, beverage and music, and one ticket to the Chicago Sky "Go Green" game – is $20. The Chicago Sky has generously agreed to donate $5 to the Girl Scouts for every Festival registrant. Radio Disney, a Girl Scouts Forever Green Festival partner, will launch the Girl Scouts Forever Green Sweepstakes at the Festival, where attendees will be eligible to win fun prizes.

"Our entire professional sports organization and all our women athletes are thrilled to partner with the Girl Scouts on this environmentally focused community action project. Both organizations strongly support girls and women who take on leadership roles in their communities, especially to affect significant change as this initiative does," said Margaret Stender, President and CEO, Chicago Sky.

As a key Girl Scouts Forever Green Festival corporate partner, Motorola will provide cell phone recycling boxes at the festival. "We are thrilled to be a Girl Scouts Forever Green partner. Motorola is committed to designing environmentally friendly products and to educating the public about the importance of recycling discarded cell phones and batteries," said Bill Olson, Director of the Office of Sustainability and Stewardship for Motorola Mobile Devices. Recycled phones, when refurbished and reused, can provide affordable communications to people and communities around the world."

For more information and to register for the Girl Scouts Forever Green Festival, visit www.girlscoutsgcnwi.org. or follow the blog posts about this initiative written by three teen Girl Scouts at www.chicagonow.com/blogs/forever-green/.

Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana impacts the lives of nearly 95,000 girls and 24,000 adult members in 245 communities in six Illinois counties (Cook, DuPage, Grundy, Kankakee, Lake, and Will) and four Indiana counties (Jasper, Lake, Newton, and Porter). Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place.

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Netflix Announces Q1 2010 Financial Results Tweet

ubscribers - 14.0 million

Revenue - $493.7 million

GAAP Net Income - $32.3 million

GAAP EPS - $0.59 per diluted share

LOS GATOS, Calif. -- Netflix, Inc. (Nasdaq: NFLX) reported results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2010.

“Our growth continued to accelerate in the first quarter, with record net subscriber additions and record-low subscriber acquisition cost,” said Netflix co-founder and CEO Reed Hastings. “It is clear that our performance, and the overall appeal of the Netflix service, is being driven by subscribers watching instantly. On that score, we reached a milestone in the quarter as more than half of all members – 55 percent and growing – enjoyed movies and TV episodes streamed from Netflix over the Internet.”

First-Quarter 2010 Financial Highlights

Subscribers. Netflix ended the first quarter of 2010 with approximately 13,967,000 total subscribers, representing 35 percent year-over-year growth from 10,310,000 total subscribers at the end of the first quarter of 2009 and 14 percent sequential growth from 12,268,000 subscribers at the end of the fourth quarter of 2009.

Net subscriber change in the quarter was an increase of 1,699,000 compared to an increase of 920,000 for the same period of 2009 and an increase of 1,159,000 for the fourth quarter of 2009.

Gross subscriber additions for the quarter totaled 3,492,000, representing 45 percent year-over-year growth from 2,413,000 gross subscriber additions in the first quarter of 2009 and 25 percent quarter-over-quarter growth from 2,803,000 gross subscriber additions in the fourth quarter of 2009.

Of the 13,967,000 total subscribers at quarter end, 98 percent, or 13,622,000, were paid subscribers. The other 2 percent, or 345,000, were free subscribers. Paid subscribers represented 98 percent of total subscribers at the end of the first quarter of 2009 and 97 percent at the end of the fourth quarter of 2009.

Revenue for the first quarter of 2010 was $493.7 million, representing 25 percent year-over-year growth from $394.1 million for the first quarter of 2009, and 11 percent sequential growth from $444.5 million for the fourth quarter of 2009.

Gross margin(1) for the first quarter of 2010 was 37.8 percent compared to 34.2 percent for the first quarter of 2009 and 38.0 percent for the fourth quarter of 2009.

GAAP net income for the first quarter of 2010 was $32.3 million, or $0.59 per diluted share compared to GAAP net income of $22.4 million, or $0.37 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2009 and GAAP net income of $30.9 million, or $0.56 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2009. GAAP net income grew 44 percent on a year-over-year basis and GAAP EPS grew 59 percent on a year-over-year basis.

Percentage of subscribers who watched instantly more than 15 minutes of a TV episode or movie in the first quarter of 2010 was 55 percent compared to 36 percent for the same period of 2009 and 48 percent for the fourth quarter of 2009.

Subscriber acquisition cost(2) for the first quarter of 2010 was $21.54 per gross subscriber addition compared to $25.79 for the same period of 2009 and $25.23 for the fourth quarter of 2009.

Churn(3) for the first quarter of 2010 was 3.8 percent compared to 4.2 percent for the first quarter of 2009 and 3.9 percent for the fourth quarter of 2009. Churn includes free subscribers as well as paying subscribers who elect not to renew their monthly subscription service during the quarter.

Free cash flow(4) for the first quarter of 2010 was $35.8 million compared to $15.1 million for the first quarter of 2009 and $30.2 million for the fourth quarter of 2009.

Last twelve-month free cash flow for the first quarter of 2010 was $117.8 million compared to $105.0 million for the first quarter of 2009 and $97.1 million for the fourth quarter of 2009.

Cash provided by operating activities for the first quarter of 2010 was $75.4 million compared to $65.6 million for the first quarter of 2009 and $105.8 million for the fourth quarter of 2009.

Business Outlook

The Company’s performance expectations for the second quarter of 2010 and full-year 2010 are as follows:

Second-Quarter 2010

* Ending subscribers of 14.7 million to 15.0 million
* Revenue of $517 million to $525 million
* GAAP net income of $34 million to $40 million
* GAAP EPS of $0.62 to $0.73 per diluted share


Full-Year 2010

* Ending subscribers of 16.5 million to 17.3 million, up from 15.5 million to 16.3 million
* Revenue of $2.11 billion to $2.16 billion, up from $2.05 billion to $2.11 billion
* GAAP net income of $132 million to $144 million, up from $125 million to $137 million
* GAAP EPS of $2.41 to $2.63 per diluted share, up from $2.28 to $2.50 per diluted share


Earnings Q&A Session

In conjunction with this earnings press release, the Company has posted management’s commentary to its Web site at http://ir.netflix.com. Netflix management will host a live Q&A session at 3:00 p.m. Pacific Time to discuss the Company’s financial results and business outlook, with questions submitted via email. Please email your questions to ir@netflix.com. (Please note this new email address). The company will read the questions aloud on the call and respond to as many questions as possible. All media inquiries should be directed to Steve Swasey at (408) 540-3947 or sswasey@netflix.com.

Click to read the rest of the press release

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Tungle.me for IBM Lotus Notes Collaboration Software Now Available; Makes Scheduling Meetings Easier for the Many Millions of Tweet

Lotus Notes Users Worldwide.

TORONTO -- Tungle, the company that makes scheduling meetings easy, announced the availability of its Tungle.me software for IBM's ( IBM) Lotus Notes collaboration software at the Lotusphere Comes to You conference in Toronto. The application will be introduced and demonstrated on stage today by Tungle CEO Marc Gingras and IBM Software Group Director of Messaging, Ed Brill.

More than 20 percent of Fortune 500 companies are using Tungle.me to save time scheduling meetings, and more than half of the largest global 100 corporations use IBM's flagship collaboration offerings, Lotus Notes and Domino.

"Tungle for Lotus Notes helped me streamline the maintenance of free time across multiple calendars inside and outside of my company. It helped reduce emails and scheduling conflicts," said Chris Miller, Director, Connectria, a provider of customized IT services to name brand clients globally. Miller was part of a group who tested a beta version of the software.

Tungle.me makes it easy for people to schedule meetings across organizations, calendar systems and time zones by eliminating costly double bookings and the endless back and forth of finding a time to meet.

"With the introduction of Tungle.me for Lotus Notes, many millions of additional business people around the world can spend more time being productive and less time playing scheduling ping-pong," said Tungle CEO Marc Gingras.

The addition of Lotus Notes means that Tungle now works with all major business- and consumer-oriented electronic calendar environments, including Lotus Notes, Microsoft Outlook, Google Calendar, Apple iCal, Entourage, and is also available on the iPhone and Blackberry.

With Tungle.me for Lotus Notes, you can set custom availability and synchronize it with your Lotus Notes calendar. Once meetings are scheduled, they are automatically updated in the background.

IBM Lotus Notes collaboration software is available for the full spectrum of proliferating mobile and Web-connected devices such as the Apple iPhone, BlackBerry and Nokia Symbian smartphones, thin clients, laptops and desktops used to access corporate applications and business processes. Lotus Notes is available in a cloud-based version, and also comes bundled with hardware and other offerings via its Lotus Foundations line for mid-sized businesses.

"Tungle.me is a great way to set up meetings outside your organization, where free-time search is not typically possible," said Ed Brill, Director, Messaging, IBM, and host of the conference in Toronto today.

Lotus Notes users include the top nine aerospace and defense organizations; the top nine automotive firms; the top eight banks; the top four makers of consumer products; the top seven electronics firms; the top eight insurance companies; the top seven pharmaceutical organizations; and the top nine telecommunications carriers. For more information visit www.ibm.com/software/lotus.

For a video demonstration of using Tungle for Lotus Notes visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7yNC5EGsSM8.

About Tungle

Tungle Corp.'s Tungle.me makes scheduling meetings easy--across organizations, calendar systems and time zones--by eliminating the multiple emails, phone calls and double bookings that typically come with finding a time to meet. Tungle.me synchronizes with leading online calendar systems including Outlook, Google Calendar, Apple iCal, Entourage for Mac, and IBM Lotus Notes, and does not require visitors to sign in or register to schedule meetings. Tungle.me supports scheduling meetings on-the-go with Tungle.me for iPhone, which is available for free download in the App Store and Tungle for Blackberry.

For Lotus Notes version compatibility details, visit Tungle.me.

Founded in 2006, the Montreal-based company is venture-backed by investors Commonwealth Capital Ventures, JLA Ventures and Desjardins Venture Capital.

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Targus Announces the Smallest, Lightest Laptop & Portable Device Chargers Available on the Market Today Tweet

The Tiny yet Powerful AC and DC Chargers Simultaneously Power Your Laptop and Mobile Devices At Home, the Office, Even Your Car.

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario -- Targus® Canada is proud to announce the lightest, most compact chargers for laptops, netbooks and other mobile devices such as smartphones, cell phones, iPads, iPods, MP3 players, and portable game players. Ideal for travel, the new chargers can charge multiple devices simultaneously at home, in the office, on the road, in an airplane, boat or car.

The new line of laptop chargers are designed to be versatile as well as eco-friendly. With the Tips from Targus program, the chargers can be upgraded to work with other mobile devices in the household, or new laptops purchased in the future at no charge (shipping and handling fees apply). In addition, the product has been designed with next generation technology to dramatically reduce the size and provide a flexible, modular platform for different types of usage modes and charging needs. The elimination of the AC cord, for example, not only reduces bulk when traveling, but also allows the power adapter to be out of the way when being used at home or the office. The product also requires 60% less materials to build and package than current adapters, and combined with its ability to upgrade, makes it the most eco friendly power adapter on the market today.

"Our new power product line is designed to reduce the hassle associated with a mobile computing lifestyle, by making a charging system that is smaller, more versatile and more attractive than the power adapters that come with a laptop. We have invested in understanding the problems laptop and mobile device users have keeping their devices charged, from the stay-at-home mom and hustling student, to the mobile professional and road warrior - and their needs and wants are very similar," stated Carolyn Perrier, vice president of product management and marketing at Targus headquarters. "Considering one device replaces six, they are not only the lightest, most compact devices of their kind on the market; they are also the most efficient."

Targus Premium Laptop Charger (AC/DC) – APM69CA

Half the size and weight of typical AC/DC charger, the Targus Premium Laptop Charger includes nine laptop tips, one mini-USB tip and one iPad/iPhone/iPod/iTouch charging tip. Included with the AC charger is a separate DC charger that plugs directly into a cigarette lighter and also charges two devices simultaneously. The AC charger features an integrated rotating plug, which allows the charger to sit vertically into a power strip without blocking other outlets. The Premium Laptop Charger, which includes both the AC and DC chargers is available for an MSRP of $169.99 and supports virtually all leading brands of laptops.

Targus Compact Laptop Charger (AC) - APA69CA

The Compact Laptop Charger is half the size and weight of a typical AC charger and it provides simultaneous charging of most laptop brands and a low-power devices. The APA69CA is compatible with most HP, Dell, Sony, Lenovo, IBM, Panasonic, Compaq, Acer, Asus, Gateway and Fujitsu laptops. This charger includes a mini-USB tip for low-power devices like a BlackBerry and has an iPad/iPhone/iTouch/iPod connector available for shipping and handling fees. The Compact Laptop Charger measures 2.73 x 0.78 x 4.5 inches, weighs 11.6 ounces and is available for an MSRP of $99.99.

Targus Netbook Charger (AC) - APA70CA

The most versatile netbook charger on the market today, Targus' new Netbook Charger supports a wide array of leading netbook brands plus charges one additional low power device at the same time. The AC charger is compatible with netbooks by leading manufacturers such as Acer, Asus, Compaq, Dell, HP, IBM, Lenovo, MSI and Samsung. It measures 2.73 x 0.78 x 4.5 inches, weighs 11.5 ounces and is available for an MSRP of $89.99. The unique design also allows the charger to simultaneously charge a low power device including a smartphone, iPad/iPhone/iTouch/iPod or other low-power device.

Targus Mobile Laptop Charger (DC) - APD80CA

Ideal for travel, the new Mobile Laptop Charger is the lightest and most compact DC charger on the market today. The charger can be used as an additional charger when you're working in the car or on an extended flight or train ride. The DC charger includes eight laptop tips and one mini-USB tip. It conveniently lets you charge more with less clutter so you can leave all your other chargers at home. It measures just 3 1/2 inches long, weighs 6.9 ounces and is available at an MSRP of $89.99.

All of Targus' new chargers can power or charge two devices simultaneously. The AC Chargers all have a rotating integrated AC plug that allows you to plug the charger vertically into a power strip without blocking other outlets.

The new Targus chargers are backed with a two-year limited warranty. These and other Targus accessories are available at Targus.com/ca as well as through leading retailers, VARs, e-tailers, and direct marketers.

About Targus

Targus created the mobile accessory category with its invention of the laptop case over 25 years ago. The company continues to advance the mobile accessories category with innovative and relevant solutions for today's mobile lifestyle. Targus products enhance productivity, connectivity, and security, liberating users to work in any and all environments with the utmost convenience and comfort. Founded in 1983, Targus' headquarters are located in Anaheim, Calif., with offices worldwide and distribution agreements in more than 100 countries. For more information on Targus visit targus.com.

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Agito Networks Receives Unified Communications Magazine's Annual Product of the Year Award Tweet

Agito's RoamAnywhere Mobility Router Recognized for Exceptional Innovation in Mobilizing UC over 3G Mobile Data Connections and WiFi for the Broadest Set of Mobile Devices.

SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- Agito Networks, Inc.™, the company delivering innovative solutions in enterprise mobility, announced that Technology Marketing Corporation's (TMC®) Unified Communications magazine has named Agito's RoamAnywhere Mobility Router as a recipient of its Product of the Year Award.

Agito Networks' RoamAnywhere™ Mobility Router™ extends Unified Communications, PBX and deskphone features to mobile phones, while providing industry-leading handover between WiFi, 3G and cellular networks. By extending the Agito RoamAnywhere architecture built for network abstraction to 3G, mobile costs are further reduced beyond leveraging just WiFi – which other solutions are limited to – while also improving in-building coverage. RoamAnywhere uniquely delivers a mobile UC product with high availability, redundancy, security, enterprise scalability, and the industry's broadest IP-PBX and mobile handset support, including VoIP support for the Apple® iPhone®, iPod touch®, iPad and Research In Motion (RIM®) BlackBerry® smartphones. RoamAnywhere works with all cellular networks, and natively integrates with enterprises' existing equipment, including WLAN infrastructure and directory stores.

"It is an honor to grant Agito Networks with a 2009 Unified Communications Product of the Year Award for its RoamAnywhere Mobility Router," said Rich Tehrani, CEO, TMC. "Agito Networks has proven its dedication to quality and excellence while supporting the needs in the marketplace. We look forward to seeing continued advancement in technology solutions from Agito Networks in the future."

A complete list of Product of the Year Award winners will be published in the March/April 2010 issue of Unified Communications magazine, www.uc-mag.com.

"Agito continues to aggressively grow its customer base and partnerships," said Amit Chawla, Agito Networks CEO. "Customer adoption of the Agito solution has increased significantly due to delivery of a robust mobile UC and voice solution which deliver unmatched cost-savings benefits, security, scalability, and support for the industry's broadest range of BlackBerry, iPhone, Windows Mobile (OS) and Nokia handsets."

As the only provider to deliver mobile UC capabilities and enterprise VoIP across diverse networks, including WiFi, 3G and cellular for the most platforms, Agito Networks slashes international direct dialing, roaming and hidden overage charges, reducing international cellular expenses by up to 80 percent in most cases. RoamAnywhere moves mobile users' calls when away from WiFi coverage to 3G cellular data networks which are paid as a flat rate, keeping callers away from costly cellular networks and rates.

About Unified Communications Magazine

Launched in July 2007, Unified Communications magazine is devoted to educating enterprise decision makers on why and how they need to deploy UC solutions. Every issue of Unified Communications magazine features a comprehensive news section; case studies of successful deployments and lessons learned; interviews with leading hardware and software companies; and an 'industry' section, featuring analysis of important mergers and acquisition, partnerships and a Wall Street perspective on the unified communications market. Unified Communications has a readership of 100,000. For more information, visit www.uc-mag.com.

About TMC

Technology Marketing Corporation (TMC) is a global integrated media company helping clients build communities in print, in person and online. TMC publishes Customer Interaction Solutions, INTERNET TELEPHONY, Unified Communications, and NGN magazines. TMCnet, TMC's Web site, is the leading source of news and articles for the communications and technology industries. TMCnet is read by two million unique visitors each month on average worldwide, according to Webtrends. TMCnet has ranked within the top 3,500 in Quantcast's Top U.S. sites, placing TMCnet in the nation's top .03% most visited Web sites. In addition, TMC produces INTERNET TELEPHONY Conference & EXPO (ITEXPO); 4GWE Conference and M2M Evolution (in conjunction with Crossfire Media); Digium|Asterisk World (in conjunction with Digium); and Smart Grid Summit (in conjunction with Intelligent Communication Partners). For more information about TMC, visit http://tmcnet.com/.

About Agito Networks

Agito Networks is the award-winning technology leader in enterprise mobility. Its product, the RoamAnywhere Mobility Router, is an innovative mobile Unified Communications (UC) product enabling enterprises to extend voice and UC to cell phones. RoamAnywhere is the first and only network appliance that fuses enterprise wireless LANs, carrier cellular networks, IP telephony and location technology to mobilize voice and data applications, while remaining agnostic to customers' choices of carrier and equipment vendors. Agito enables low-cost in-building voice coverage, reduced cellular costs, improved enterprise visibility and control over cellular usage, and better accessibility and responsiveness for mobile workers. With Corporate Headquarters in Santa Clara, Calif., and European presence in Reading, England, the company is venture backed by Battery Ventures, Castile Ventures and ITX International. Go to http://www.agitonetworks.com for more information, or follow Agito Networks on Twitter at http://twitter.com/agitonetworks, and on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/AgitoNetworks.

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Africans in U.S. Embracing Smartphones, New Study Reports Tweet

SAN FRANCISCO -- iPhone is the favorite among Egyptians in the U.S., while Ugandans here favor the BlackBerry. Samsung and Nokia phones tie for first preference among Sierra Leoneans living in America, and the Zambians dig Nokias.

Those findings and more come from a just-released study of international calling habits and preferences among Africans living in the U.S., provided by the Internet phone company, Rebtel (http://www.rebtel.com).

* Saturdays and Sundays are the days that most Africans abroad call home, although Zambians prefer Saturdays, while Sunday is more popular among Egyptians, Ugandans and Sierra Leoneans.
* The largest number of calls from the U.S. to Egypt, Sierra Leone, Uganda and Zambia originate in primarily Eastern and Mid-western states.
* The vast majority of calls go to mobile phones in Africa vs. landlines.


Among the survey respondents, 73.2% of calls are to family, 16.1% are to friends, and only 9.6% call business associates at home.

Top Three U.S. States Calling:

* Egypt: New York, New Jersey, California
* Sierra Leone: Maryland, California, Washington D.C.
* Uganda: Minnesota, Massachusetts, Texas
* Zambia: Ohio, Illinois, Maryland


Of the Africans participating in the survey, 65.4 % said Rebtel call quality was noticeably better than other phone services for calling family abroad; 79.7% said Rebtel was easier to use. And well over half – 61.8% – said Rebtel rates consistently beat the competition.

Starting this month Rebtel, which works with any carrier or phone, cut its calling rates to a handful of African nations.

Pre-Minute Rates from U.S. (in U.S. Cents):




Rebtel


Skype


AT&T*


Verizon*




Landline


Mobile


Landline


Mobile


Landline


Mobile


Landline


Mobile


Egypt


11.9


11.9


18.5


15.0


38.0


38.0


34.0


34.0


Sierra Leone


34.9


34.9


29.9


29.9


59.0


74.0


49.0


60.0


Uganda


11.5


12.9


15.0


15.0


49.0


52.0


49.0


51.0


Zambia


4.5


4.9


11.6


24.3


59.0


70.0


29.0


40.0


* Requires $3.99 per month international calling plan




"There is absolutely no need to pay traditional carriers' crazy rates when you want to talk to your family back home," said Andreas Bernstrom, Rebtel CEO. "Nor do you have to risk getting ripped off by calling cards. Just say, 'No' to the old way of calling, and give Rebtel a try."

Founded in 2006, Stockholm-based Rebtel was established to give people around the world an alternative to mobile operators' rip-off rates for making international calls. Today, thousands of Africans living in the U.S. use Rebtel every day to call family at home.

Rebtel has been ranked No.1 in international calling by Technology Appraisals and has been featured in USA Today, The New York Times, San Francisco Chronicle, and The International Herald Tribune for its unique calling service.

About Rebtel

Rebtel is an Internet phone company that makes it possible to use any phone in 49 countries to call anywhere in the world for just pennies per minute or for free. Rebtel customers only pay for the minutes they use. There are no monthly fees, no connection fees, or hidden costs. Free calls are possible between the 49 countries served by Rebtel and only one of the two people on a call must be a Rebtel customer. For more information, or to start using Rebtel, go to http://www.rebtel.com.

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Qualcomm Announces Second Quarter Fiscal 2010 Results Tweet

Revenues $2.7 Billion, EPS $0.46

Pro Forma EPS $0.59

Raises Fiscal 2010 Earnings Guidance

SAN DIEGO -- Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM), a leading developer and innovator of advanced wireless technologies, products and services, announced results for the second quarter of fiscal 2010 ended March 28, 2010.

"We delivered strong financial results this quarter, driven by healthy 3G device shipments and greater than expected demand for our chipsets. 3G subscribers have now surpassed 1 billion worldwide and with the 3G auction process underway in India, the 3G footprint continues to expand globally," said Dr. Paul E. Jacobs, chairman and CEO of Qualcomm. "Calendar year 2010 3G device shipments are progressing in line with our expectations, and although we're continuing to operate in a competitive chipset pricing environment, we're positioned to continue to grow share through new partner engagements and our broad, industry-leading 3G chipset roadmap. Our business is executing well and we are pleased to be raising our earnings guidance for the fiscal year."

Second Quarter Results (GAAP)

* Revenues: $2.66 billion, compared to $2.46 billion in the prior year and $2.67 billion in the prior quarter.
* Operating income: $776 million, compared to an operating loss of $10 million in the prior year* and operating income of $879 million in the prior quarter.
* Net income: $774 million, compared to a net loss of $289 million in the prior year* and net income of $841 million in the prior quarter.
* Diluted earnings per share: $0.46, compared to a diluted loss per share of $0.18 in the prior year* and diluted earnings per share of $0.50 in the prior quarter.
* Effective tax rate: 20 percent for the quarter.
* Operating cash flow: $793 million, down 37 percent year-over-year; 30 percent of revenues.
* Return of capital to stockholders: $1.99 billion, including $279 million, or $0.17 per share, of cash dividends paid, and $1.71 billion to repurchase 43.9 million shares of our common stock.


* The second quarter of fiscal 2009 results reflected a $748 million litigation settlement charge related to a settlement and patent agreement with Broadcom Corporation.

Pro Forma Second Quarter Results

Pro forma results exclude the Qualcomm Strategic Initiatives (QSI) segment, certain share-based compensation, certain tax items that are not related to the current year and acquired in-process research and development (R&D) expense.

* Revenues: $2.66 billion, compared to $2.45 billion in the prior year and $2.67 billion in the prior quarter.
* Operating income: $1.07 billion, compared to $214 million in the prior year* and $1.13 billion in the prior quarter.
* Net income: $989 million, compared to a net loss of $46 million in the prior year* and net income of $1.04 billion in the prior quarter.
* Diluted earnings per share: $0.59, compared to a diluted loss per share of $0.03 in the prior year* and diluted earnings per share of $0.62 in the prior quarter. The current quarter excludes $0.05 loss per share attributable to the QSI segment, $0.06 loss per share attributable to certain share-based compensation and $0.02 loss per share attributable to certain tax items.
* Effective tax rate: 21 percent for the quarter.
* Free cash flow: $823 million, down 29 percent year-over-year; 31 percent of revenues (defined as net cash from operating activities less capital expenditures).


* The second quarter of fiscal 2009 results reflected a $748 million litigation settlement charge related to a settlement and patent agreement with Broadcom Corporation.

Detailed reconciliations between results reported in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and pro forma results are included at the end of this news release. Prior period reconciliations are presented on Qualcomm's Investor Relations web page at www.qualcomm.com.

Cash and Marketable Securities

Our cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities totaled approximately $18.2 billion at the end of the second quarter of fiscal 2010, compared to $18.9 billion at the end of the first quarter of fiscal 2010 and $14.0 billion a year ago. On April 8, 2010, we announced a cash dividend of $0.19 per share payable on June 25, 2010 to stockholders of record as of May 28, 2010.

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BlackBerry App World Launches in South Korea Tweet

Discover, download and enjoy a broad mix of free mobile applications.

Seoul, South Korea - Research In Motion (RIM) (NASDAQ: RIMM; TSX: RIM) announced that BlackBerry App World™ is now available to BlackBerry® smartphone* customers in South Korea, offering them a broad mix of free mobile applications.

Customers can now download BlackBerry App World directly to their smartphone by visiting www.blackberry.com/appworld or mobile.blackberry.com. BlackBerry App World can be conveniently accessed over both Wi-Fi® and mobile phone networks in South Korea and it automatically presents customers with the relevant catalog of applications available for their specific BlackBerry smartphone model.

“We are excited that BlackBerry App World is now available for Korean customers,” said Norm Lo, Vice President, Asia Pacific, Research In Motion. “BlackBerry App World further enhances the mobile experience for our customers in South Korea, allowing them to more easily discover and download applications for their BlackBerry smartphones.”

Key Features include:

* Front Page Carousel - BlackBerry App World showcases several applications on its front page carousel, making it easy for users to browse through a select number of featured applications. Featured applications vary from time to time, helping users discover new applications.
* Top Downloads – The “Top Downloads” area on BlackBerry App World lists applications that are the most downloaded.
* Categories – BlackBerry App World features a variety of application categories, including entertainment, IM and social networking, news, weather, productivity and more.
* Search/Filter – BlackBerry App World includes a keyword search with filtering capabilities.
* Reviews – Applications on BlackBerry App World can be reviewed by users and those reviews are reflected in star ratings. Users can easily access and read reviews, see screenshots and read a description of each application before they download it.
* Recommend – BlackBerry App World users can recommend applications to other people through email, PIN, SMS message or BlackBerry® Messenger.
* Application Storage – BlackBerry App World includes a folder called My World, which keeps track of applications the user has downloaded. It is a personal storage space that allows users to uninstall and re-install applications.
* Application Archiving: users can archive applications to a microSD card or built-in storage memory on their BlackBerry smartphone.
* Update Notifications: Users can be notified of updates to applications they’ve downloaded on BlackBerry App World.
* BlackBerry App World is also accessible from a user's desktop computer at www.blackberry.com/appworld.

Popular BlackBerry App World applications available in South Korea include:
Viigo South Korea; Blue Mobile; Yonhap News; T-Menu (SK Telecom); DioDict Korean/English Dictionary; ezCall; Korean Subway Map; ezSubway; BlackBerry® Messenger; Facebook® for BlackBerry smartphones; Windows Live™ Messenger for BlackBerry smartphones; Twitter® for BlackBerry smartphones; Bloomberg Mobile.

* BlackBerry App World is available for BlackBerry smartphones that include a trackball, trackpad or touch-screen running BlackBerry OS 4.2 or higher. Users require an active BlackBerry data service plan to access BlackBerry App World. Data charges may apply for customers that have limited data plans.

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ABC Interactive Working with Verve Wireless to Provide Independently Verified Mobile Publishing Statistics Tweet

Newspapers Can Include App, E-Reader, and Mobile Web Data in ABC's Consolidated Media Report.

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. and SAN DIEGO -- With use of mobile media growing dramatically, the Audit Bureau of Circulations' interactive unit, ABCi, announced it is teaming with Verve Wireless to audit newspapers' mobile content delivered via the Verve publishing platform. As a result, ABCi is now able to provide newspaper publishers and advertisers with independently verified mobile usage data generated from apps, e-readers, and mobile browsers.

A growing number of newspapers are using ABC's Consolidated Media Report (CMR) to detail the reach and breadth of their multimedia advertising channels, including mobile platforms. Now publishing clients of Verve can report on their CMRs such measurements as:

* Mobile audience by device type
* Mobile audience by day and day part
* Audience access points (app, mobile browser, e-reader)
* Unique visitors
* Page views


Verve Wireless is a leading provider of mobile publishing and advertising technologies to local media companies. It works with more than 600 newspaper publishers in the U.S., Canada, and Europe. According to Verve:

* It anticipates serving more than 2.2 billion mobile news pages in 2010.
* Mobile advertising revenues have grown across Verve's network of media partners 30 percent each month since November.
* In March, more than 160 million mobile news pages were served, a 214 percent increase year over year.
* More than nine million readers accessed news from mobile devices via Verve's mobile publishing platform in March, representing a 243 percent increase compared to the prior year.
* More than four million of its mobile news apps have been downloaded to devices like the iPhone®, iPad®, Blackberry®, Nokia, and Windows smartphones.


"It's clear that mobile represents the next generation of publishing," said Art Howe, CEO of Verve Wireless. "In order for advertisers to have confidence in the medium, there has to be accountability and verifiable usage statistics. ABC's interactive audit services are ideally suited to audit user data across all mobile technology platforms, all devices and all networks."

According to a 2009 ABC survey on the mobile publishing market, more than 80 percent of respondents said consumers would rely more heavily on mobile devices as a primary information source in the next three years. Nearly 70 percent agreed that mobile was receiving more attention at their publication, with one third convinced that mobile would have a significant revenue impact within three years.

"With all the buzz around the iPad and with use of mobile browsers exploding, newspapers and their advertisers are increasingly interested in seeing mobile metrics detailed in ABC reports," said Michael Lavery, ABC president and managing director. "We're pleased to be working with Verve to provide a valuable new audit service to our members in the U.S. and Canada."

About ABC

ABC is a forum of North America's leading magazine and newspaper publishers, advertisers and advertising agencies. The organization provides credible, verified information essential to the media buying and selling process. ABC maintains the world's foremost online database of audited circulation information and a growing array of readership, audience and Web site usage data. ABC's digital arm, ABC Interactive, is one of the world's leading independent auditors of Web sites and digital ad-based technology. To learn more, visit www.accessabc.com.

About Verve Wireless

Based in Encinitas, Calif., Verve Wireless Inc. and its proprietary Verve Local Gateway ™ allow marketbased media companies and advertisers to seamlessly extend their reach into mobile devices across all major carriers and networks. Verve Wireless currently works with more than 600 leading media companies from the U.S., Canada, and Europe including dailies, radio, local broadcast stations, and online properties. For more information visit www.vervewireless.com.

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