Monthly Archives: March 2010
AT&T CEO Claims Variable Pricing Model Is The Future, Sees Less Demand For iPad 3G
Would the data hogs on AT&T network be castigated with a variable pricing model? AT&T Mobility CEO Ralph de la Vega was the first to hint at such a possibility. However, earlier this year, David Christopher, the CMO at AT&T dismissed these speculations claiming that his company was actually “OK” with users hogging the bandwidth.
But it now appears that the company still sees an eventual shift towards variable pricing model down the line. Speaking at an investors conference in San Francisco, Randall Stephenson, CEO at AT&T said that he expected the industry to move towards a variable pricing structure in order to accommodate the high bandwidth consuming customers. Stephenson however did not elaborate on whether his company was contemplating such a move in the near future.
Commenting on other issues, Stephenson said that the AT&T network was now carrying close to half of the nation’s total data traffic. To cater to this increasing demand, he revealed that AT&T was working to increase the data capacity on its network and said he was pleased with the progress made so far in high iPhone density areas like San Francisco and New York. However, the AT&T CEO noted that voice quality was still an issue at some places and assured that they shall be fixed by the middle of this year. Speaking about the deployment of next generation technology, Stephenson said that his company was “not in a tremendous hurry” to deploy LTE infrastructure and said that he expected 4G to roll out by 2012.
iPhone photo of “ghost” makes UK tabloids look foolish
It doesn’t take much to make yourself look like a fool, but in the case of The UK’s Sun and Daily Mail newspapers, they have to be feeling quite idiotic right about now. Perhaps not, as these tabloids have a history of running fabulous stories about celebrities, politicians, and the supernatural as a matter of daily business.
CAZE announces Rainbow Swarovski crystal case for iPhone 3G/3GS
Hong Kong – CAZE today is pleased to announce JADE Polish Rainbow Swarovski case, a crystallized version of its JADE Polish See-Thru for iPhone 3G and 3GS. JADE Polish is a See-Thru iPhone case featuring an Anti-Interference translucent coating. The crystallized version of Jade Polish adds more than 50 Swarovski crystals of different colors at the bottom of the case to form a beautiful rainbow pattern
CAZE is creating new iPhone case styles by mixing colors and crystals. The JADE Polish See-Thru is characterized by Anti-Signal Interference feature and Shinny color effects. In this new version, CAZE adorned JADE Polish with high quality Swarovski Crystals to form a beautiful and charming rainbow pattern. The Free Swarovski Crystal Apple logo features more than 40 crystals and is visible from outside the case for a classy look. The crystallized version does not only add personal chic but also protect all corners of your iPhone, including the chrome edges. JADE Polish Rainbow See-Thru case combining with the Free Swarovski Apple logo will give extra sparkle and shining effects to your iPhone.
Customers who buy JADE Polish Rainbow from CAZE will get an iPhone Stand, a Mirror Screen Protector, an Anti-FingerPrint Screen Protector, a Microfiber Cleaning Pouch and a Swarovski Apple Logo for free.
V Phone – VoIP and SMS over 3G with G729 Codec (video)
Perth, Australia – The V Phone is a mobile sip client or softphone for the iPhone for making internet calls over wifi or 3G. The mobile VoIP app also enables users to send text messages or SMS’s not through your wireless carriers BUT through the internet. What this means for users is simple… dirt cheap calls and SMS’s.
The V Phone uses the Internet connectivity to route your calls and SMS’s to the receiving party. This basically means that users who can access the Internet on their iPhone are able to make mobile voip calls through their voip providers free of charge or at a fraction of the cost compared to traditional PSTN calls.
The V Phone mobile VoIP app is available at the Apple App Store and comes in 2 versions; standard and premium. The Premium version includes the G729 codec which is ideal for making calls over 3G as it uses less bandwidth and has better sound quality. The Standard version does not include the G729 codec, all other features and functions are the same.
Fundraising goes mobile and global with Achievers Writing Center apps
Charlottesville, Virginia – Niles Technology Group, developer of Achievers Writing Center apps, today announces the launch of its mobile app affiliate program. One of the first of its kind, non-profit organizations can now fundraise by having a series of mobile apps branded with their name and receive 10% of the revenue. Fundraise world-wide for your cause by teaming up with the #1 essay writing mobile app company and present your organization to 50 million potential donors.
“Non-profits such as high schools, colleges, universities, and civic organizations have long since sold tee-shirts, chocolate, and pendants to fundraise,” says Michael Niles, president of Niles Technology Group. “However, those sales have local limitations and limited market size, and I wanted to find a way to leverage the global market of mobile apps to deliver a 21st Century fundraising product.” Niles Technology Group’s affiliate program gives non-profits instant global reach, the mobile technology to attract donors on the go, and the credibility of an established student-oriented product.
Achievers Writing Center, for the iPhone and iPod touch, is a full-service writing center in an app. The apps provide a top-of-the-line mobile essay writing platform; complete with live writing assistants and professional editing services. Launched last June, the apps have grown more and more popular each month with both students and schools praising the content, features, and the convenience of working anywhere, anytime. With this program, non-profit organizations can provide students the same innovative product, while fundraising at the same time.