The Archives

  • 07.24.08
    Loopt Location Based IM Becoming the Life of the Party gadgets | Comments Off
    With their announcement yesterday at F8 that they will be adding Facebook connect integration to their existing location based IM client, Loopt has found another way to help us connect with our friends in real time and see where they are located. Loopt started out by adding location technology to an AIM client for your phone. This elegant method of tapping into your existing network of friends builds context over the existing IM network and makes it a very easy technology to adopt. Until this year, they were mostly tied to Sprint and Boost mobile which gave them limited reach in ...
    Tagged: ,
  • 07.14.08
    ICS Mobile Launching Location-Based Couponing gadgets | (1)
    With GPS becoming a common feature on Blackberry, iPhone and even Windows Mobile, llocation-based services are starting to get a serious look from companies. As these services proliferate, I think we will see location become woven into the fabric of web applications, especially on the mobile web. The combination of location and immediate access via mobile phones can help companies relate better and thereby increase their value to consumers. ICS Mobile has envisioned a way to help their users get better shopping deals based on their location and are launching a their platform to integrate with consumer goods manufacturers. We're also set ...
    Tagged: ,
  • 06.12.08
    Loopt Location-Based IM and Ad Targeting for iPhone 3G gadgets | (2)
    When Loopt first released their location-based IM client last November it was only available for Sprint and Boost Mobile phones. The concept is fantastically simple and elegant, combine the ability to talk with your friends on IM and see their locations. This can help you meet up with friends or see if they're running late. At WWDC this week, Loopt demoed their iPhone 3G application to extend their functionality to the largest group of mobile web users online today. Also included in the new iPhone 3G version are the ability to call, text or even send invitations to friends on the ...
    Tagged: , , , ,
  • 06.10.08
    10 Location Based Services For iPhone or iPhone 3G on the go | (6)
    With Steve Jobs' announcement yesterday about the inclusion of GPS into the new iPhone 3G, location-based services for the iPhone are set to take the mobile web by storm. However, there are already some really great location-based applications for iPhone that you can use to start getting local and social on your cell phone today. Check them out here. Continue Reading...
    Tagged: , , ,
  • 05.28.08
    Livecontacts Buddyfinder Gets Reviewed gadgets, on the go | Comments Off
    Livecontacts is a mobile buddy finder service for your cell phone that lets you keep up with friends on the go. It's available for Windows Mobile and Symbian phones and is starting to get some buzz around the blogosphere. Local DC Social Media Expert Shashi Bellamkonda did a review in context of location-based services in the overall social media landscape. The concept behind Livecontacts is the ability to upload your location and share it with your friends on the service. It runs in the background and can upload your location from a bluetooth or onboard gps or using cell tower triangulation. ...
    Tagged: , ,
  • 05.16.08
    Dash Car GPS Navigation Units Get Social on the go | Comments Off
    Dash automobile navigation units received a serious upgrade yesterday with the company opening up their platform to third party applications. This will allow for countless opportunities to add onto the standard waypoint and points of interest applications currently found in car navigation units. The program launches with 5 interesting and useful widgets for your navi unit: Coldwell Banker developed a real estate search widget to help you scout out a new home. Funambol created a way to link your meeting calendar with your GPS unit to help get you to the right place at the right time. MediaGuide made a widget to tell ...
    Tagged: , , ,