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  • 09.03.08
    Attack of the Download Store: Apple, Google, Nokia, Sony… gadgets, on the go | (1)
    In the last few weeks, we've seen a bevy of announcements about new download store applications. This could be due to Apple's overwhelmingly successful iTunes model and recently launched App Store. It could also be due to the fact that more devices have enough bandwidth to make this a viable model, but whatever it is must be in the Kool-Aid of nearly every boardroom of device makers around the globe. While we initially saw this model become hugely successful for Apple with its iTunes for downloading music to people's iPods, the mobile phone industry is latching onto the idea in a ...
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  • 04.07.08
    Trapster Looks Out for Speed Traps on the go | (1)
    Trapster allows the online community to share and update the locations of speed traps. You can inform them of speed traps either using their software client or by just calling a toll-free number. The service then warns local users via an SMS or notification in the Trapster client. You can also check the location of speed traps on the mobile web at http://trapster.com/m. It will display local speed traps and hiding areas in either a list or using a static Google map. Trapster software can track your location using either bluetooth GPS or wifi location. Their client runs on a number ...
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