Big Tech Microsoft October 28, 2009 Microsoft and Blockbuster to offer mobile movie services Unwired View reports that Microsoft is in talks with Blockbuster, the chain of DVD and video game rental stores, to develop a service that will provide instant access to movies on mobile handsets based on the Windows Mobile platform. By Mobile World Live
Big Tech Google Nokia RAN Vendors October 28, 2009 Nokia hints at high-end Linux-based phones A senior Nokia executive has hinted that the handset vendor could begin to use open-source Linux software on its high-end mobile handsets. By Mobile World Live
Apple Big Tech Devices Google Nokia RAN Vendors October 28, 2009 Mobile gaming firms reaffirm positive outlook Leading mobile games publishers Electronic Arts (EA) and Gameloft have said that the mobile gaming industry will ride-out the current economic downturn that has led to a decline in handset sales, reports Reuters. Their By Mobile World Live
Big Tech Meta October 28, 2009 INQ1 phone goes on sale online Mobile Today reports that 3 UK's exclusive INQ1 phone is now available online and is expected to arrive in stores today. By Mobile World Live
Big Tech Google October 28, 2009 Google to sell unlocked developer-only G1 ITProPortal reports that in an attempt to cater to developers who wish to try out their creative skills on T-Mobile's G1 handset, Google has unveiled a SIM- and hardware- unlocked version of the handset for US$399. By Mobile World Live
Apple Big Tech Devices Google North America Operators T-Mobile US October 28, 2009 Google smoothes mobile search ad process Google announced this week that advertisers that use its AdWords Internet service now have the option to extend the service onto mobile devices without the need for reformatting. By Mobile World Live
Big Tech Google October 28, 2009 Google ‘hero’ joins LinkedIn Dipchand 'Deep' Nishar, a Google executive who helped start the company's mobile business and other key products, is leaving the company to become a senior executive at LinkedIn, reports Wall Street Journal. By Mobile World Live