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Mobile web users have 35 per cent less success completing website tasks on cell phones than they do on a PC, according to a study.
Small screens, awkward input, download delays and badly designed websites were all given as obstacles to a good browsing experience.
Continue reading Mobile Web a “Miserable” Experience for Many Users
Originally appeared on Smartphone Biz-news.com on 20/07/2009
The Wireless Access Providers Association (WAPA) is strongly urging self-regulation within the industry as a way of increasing accountability amongst operators.
WAPA is an association that is dedicated to governing the responsible use of wireless technology in South Africa.
Continue reading WirelessWireless Broadband World Africa 2009: Access Providers Demand Self-Regulation in South Africa
Originally appeared on Smartphone Biz-news.com on 20/07/2009
INTERVIEW: Location-based advertising (LBA) is still in its early stages – and has so far mostly been rolled out in European markets, including France, Romania and Germany.
Now TechnoCom has brought a mobile advertising and marketing content delivery platform to the US where it believes the opportunities are huge.
Smartphone.biz-news spoke to Janice Partyka, vice president of external affairs at TechnoCom, about its SpotOn GPS application and plans for combining location-aware advertising with navigation.
Continue reading US Mobile Market Ready for Location-Based Advertising
Originally appeared on Smartphone Biz-news.com on 20/07/2009
Paris Mashile, chairman of the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA), has said that WiMax spectrum in the country will be allocated within 30 days with operators getting 30 MHz each.
ICASA published its final decision on the awarding of radio frequency spectrum.
Continue reading Wireless Broadband World Africa 2009: South Africa to Allocate WiMax This Month
Originally appeared on Smartphone Biz-news.com on 17/07/2009
ADVERTORIAL: Product debuts and important industry topics such as ecology, lifestyle, HDTV & wireless communications the main features at IFA 2009.
For the second time, and with an even more comprehensive show, the leading brands of the consumer electronics and electrical home appliances industries will be jointly represented on the Berlin Exhibition Grounds at IFA 2009.
Continue reading Successful IFA Business Model Drives Markets in 2009
Originally appeared on Smartphone Biz-news.com on 16/07/2009
Apple has released an iTunes update that prevents Palm’s Pre smartphone from appearing to be an iPod when connected to a Mac or PC.
According to Apple, iTunes 8.2.1 is a free software update that provides a number of important bug fixes.
Continue reading Apple Updates iTunes, Ends Pre’s iPod Charade
Originally appeared on Smartphone Biz-news.com on 16/07/2009
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The Symbian Foundation has unveiled its application-publishing program – becoming the latest in what is becoming a long line of mobile app stores.
Called Symbian Horizon it is scheduled for general availability in October.
Continue reading Symbian to Launch App Store Platform
Originally appeared on Smartphone Biz-news.com on 16/07/2009
ADVERTORIAL: The 1st Wireless Broadband World Africa 2009 Conference opened yesterday in Cape Town Convention Centre with over 60 delegates in attendance.
By all measures, the conference is proving to be a great success.
Continue reading Wireless Broadband Conference Starts in South Africa
Originally appeared on Smartphone Biz-news.com on 15/07/2009
The 1st Wireless Broadband World Africa 2009 Conference opened yesterday in Cape Town Convention Centre with over 60 delegates in attendance.
By all measures, the conference is proving to be a great success.
Continue reading Wireless Broadband World Africa 2009: Conference Starts
Originally appeared on Smartphone Biz-news.com on 15/07/2009
Apple’s App Store has hit the 1.5 billion download mark just a few days after celebrating its first anniversary.
iTunes now has more than 65,000 apps available in 77 countries, with over 100,000 developers registered with the iPhone Developer Program.
Continue reading iPhone App Downloads Pass 1.5 Billion
Originally appeared on Smartphone Biz-news.com on 15/07/2009