The War of the Maps (Worlds? Ha!) between Apple and Google is that the struggle is not about immediate revenue, it is about ownership of geo-behavioral data and overall strategic positioning
Prediction: By 2017, wireless charging pads will be a standard amenity at major hotels
September 11, 2012 By 4 Comments
Nokia is spotlighting a new industry standard for wireless charging pads that ensures that various devices, such as smartphones, tablets, and other devices, can get juiced up at the same time.
City Lens on Nokia’s Lumia phone may put augmented reality in the mainstream
September 6, 2012 By 2 Comments
Much hyped but slow to be adopted, augmented reality may finally be getting its start turn as manufacturers like Nokia make it a built-in feature, instead of bolt-on option.
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How Nokia wants to make location and sharing a part of the mobile DNA
November 26, 2011 By 2 Comments
Interesting developments in world of handsets as Nokia starts testing a platform which brings social media and location-based information to the heart of the mobile.
Do not be overwhelmed, Mr Travel Agent – conquer post-booking first
February 24, 2011 By Leave a Comment
With so much happening in the world of mobile travel, it is easy for agents to be unclear about what they should do to get a piece of the action.
Apple, Google battle to a tie in mobile ad share
September 28, 2010 By 4 Comments
Google’s market dominance in search advertising isn’t being replicated in mobile advertising as Apple and Google are expected to battle to a draw in mobile advertising marketshare by the end of 2010.
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TripAdvisor adds user lists to mobile app, reveals huge stats
September 15, 2010 By 1 Comment
User review giant TripAdvisor is talking up its mobile services in a big way after putting user generated destination lists and tours into its smartphone application this week.
Nokia parks Dopplr travel network in neutral
September 10, 2010 By 1 Comment
Nokia has confirmed that the Dopplr travel social network it bought in September 2009 has effectively been put into live storage and there are no plans to do anything with it.
TripAdvisor extends app service to Nokia phones
August 2, 2010 By 2 Comments
User review giant TripAdvisor has continued its move to become available on-the-move as well as desktops by launching the service on Nokia handsets.
Nokia extends Ovi location-aware hotel search into US and UK via Expedia
June 8, 2010 By 3 Comments
Expedia is to power a new hotel search system on all Nokia GPS handsets in the US and UK using the mobile manufacturer’s Ovi maps system.
