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V-Enable’s FreeMobile411 voice-enabled service now available to Sprint customers

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V-Enable, a local mobile search and directory assistance services announced the release of a full-featured downloadable version of FreeMobile411 to Sprint customers.

This easy to use and fast voice-enabled application allows users to simply speak what they are looking for by holding the talk key of their phone, and seeing the results displayed on the screen within seconds. Unlike most other directory assistance solutions, FreeMobile411 not only gives access to 140 million residential and 14 million business, listings but it also allows users to browse by category, get maps, driving directions, see other businesses nearby and more, all for free. On top of all that, the user is also provided with the option to connect to an operator, if still needed, at any time during the process.

FreeMobile411 functions identically to V-Enable’s flagship product Mobile411 which is available on deck with select carriers, such as Alltel and MetroPCS. Now, with the release of the off deck JAVA version, Sprint users can enjoy all the benefits of a complete mobile search experience.

Sprint users can go online at FreeMobile411.com and register for the service, at which time they will be sent via SMS a link to download the application. Non-Sprint customers can visit the site and register with FreeMobile411. These users will be notified when FreeMobile411 is available for their handset and carrier.

Originally posted on April 22, 2008 @ 6:42 am

Sony BMG Music Entertainment joins Nokia Comes With Music

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Nokia revealed that Sony BMG Music Entertainment has officially joined Nokia Comes With Music, a revolutionary way for people to discover and enjoy music with their Nokia device.

People who buy a Nokia Comes With Music device will have a year of access to the Sony BMG rich catalog of music. Consumers will be able to download tracks to both their mobile device and computer through the Nokia Music Store during the first twelve months that they own their Nokia device.

At the end of the one year period, they can keep their downloaded tracks and, should they purchase a new compatible device or computer, they can transfer their downloaded material by substituting their new device or computer for the original devices. As a result, music fans who participate in the Comes With Music experience will be able to keep their downloads on their device and/or computer for the rest of their lives.

Consumers will have a number of attractive options for continuing to get new music after the Nokia Comes With Music subscription is over: they will be able to continue to purchase additional tracks from the Nokia Music Store, or move on to a Nokia “unlimited access” subscription service to enjoy new releases and catalog tracks not downloaded during the initial year.

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Originally posted on April 22, 2008 @ 10:09 pm

Gameloft secures licensing deal with wrestling superstar Hulk Hogan

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gameloft.pngGameloft has forged a licensing agreement with legendary wrestling icon, Hulk Hogan. The deal, negotiated through Hogan’s marketing agent, Darren Prince of Prince Marketing Group, brings one of wrestling’s most popular personalities to mobile gaming. Hulkamania Wrestling will give fans the chance to experience an amazing amount of legendary holds in wild wrestling beat downs, and the power of the people’s champ, Hulk Hogan, right in the palm of their hands.

Backed by the iconic power of Hulk Hogan himself and featuring a 3D isometric view that provides total immersion into the ring, Hulkamania Wrestling gives fans a realistic wrestling beat-down, complete with eccentric wrestlers, jabs and humorous dialogue. With an amazing number of no-holds-barred moves, players can take down their opponents with bone crushing efficiency through the use of such classics as the Strong Clothesline, Spinbuster, Pedigree, Doublehand Choke Lift and more.

Not only will players get the opportunity to play as wrestling legend, Hulk Hogan, but they’ll be able to take on seven of wrestling’s other crazy stars, all with different looks and wrestling styles. Just like in the actual ring, players will be able to use their environments – hurl chairs or throw opponents on tables – to completely dominate their opponents and claim the Hulkamania Wrestling Ring as their own.

Originally posted on April 21, 2008 @ 10:06 pm

Sony Ericsson customers gains access to over 150 million web videos on mobile phones

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Veveo Inc. has launched an extraordinary new web video experience for Sony Ericsson mobile phone users. Through Sony Ericsson’s video enabled handsets and web portal, customers will be able to watch over 150 million web videos via vtap, a unique mobile web video service. vtap allows users to quickly and easily search, view and collect relevant and high quality web videos from anywhere on the Internet, including popular sites like YouTube, DailyMotion, and MySpace, using their existing data services.

vtap’s intuitive browsing automatically groups video results together logically into easy-to-browse folders. This allows users to choose between incremental search and browsing dynamically created menus to find and enjoy the most relevant video content on their mobile handsets.

To ensure that users have access to the most current, timely and relevant web video at their fingertips, vtap maintains a comprehensive index of more than 150 million web videos that is continually updated. Once you set up a profile you can collect, organise and share video as you choose, whilst vtap remembers what you like to watch and saves your favourites.

Originally posted on April 18, 2008 @ 12:03 am

Media Layers and uVuMobile to serve mobile advertising

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Media Layers and uVuMobile, Inc. has launched a joint mobile advertising offering. Based on Media Layers’ SMART solution, uVuMobile customers can now provide their subscribers with highly targeted video and audio on- and off-portal mobile advertising. Combining SMART’s innovative real-time personalization technology with uVuMobile’s robust content delivery network and top-notch content offering. This joint mobile advertising solution will deliver end-users a highly relevant and exciting content experience.

Media Layers’ comprehensive SMART solution provides operators and service providers a framework for managing the complete advertising cycle while maximizing the value of mobile ad space. With advanced built-in automatic predictive analytics tools, advertisers will be able to realize the highest rate of return on their investment (ROI).

Originally posted on April 16, 2008 @ 7:39 am