http://apps4phones.com/index.php en gentrymedia@gmail.com Copyright 2010 2010-03-17T19:25:54+00:00 http://apps4phones.com/index.php/news/yahoo_acquires_app_maker_citizen_sports/ http://apps4phones.com/index.php/news/yahoo_acquires_app_maker_citizen_sports/#When:19:25:54Z {summary}The acquisition, according to Yahoo, helps strengthen its “social strategy of enriching, aggregating and distributing social content from across the entire Web.” via [Mashable] News 2010-03-17T19:25:54+00:00 http://apps4phones.com/index.php/news/mobile_app_market_to_grow_to_17.5_billion/ http://apps4phones.com/index.php/news/mobile_app_market_to_grow_to_17.5_billion/#When:19:18:46Z {summary}GetJar is an application store so there’s a benefit to their data being on the high end, however it’s likely the data was commissioned to determine the strength of their business model.  Regardless, we can’t argue with their findings.  With the wealth of smartphones on the market.  The competition between iPhone, Android, BlackBerry, Windows Phone, Nokia, Palm, etc, it seems like we are positioned in a nice place. ...and we’re looking for writers!  Get in on the ground floor! News 2010-03-17T19:18:46+00:00 http://apps4phones.com/index.php/news/fcc_creates_their_own_app/ http://apps4phones.com/index.php/news/fcc_creates_their_own_app/#When:00:19:37Z {summary}Want to check your download speeds?  The FCC has an app for that.  Yes, that FCC.  Sure we get information all the time about image and information leaks from the FCC, now we get a real app. Here’s the download link for the iPhone.  Other phone apps coming soon.  Hey it’s free! Utilities, Android Utilitites, Apple Utilities 2010-03-13T00:19:37+00:00 http://apps4phones.com/index.php/news/apps4phones_is_changing/ http://apps4phones.com/index.php/news/apps4phones_is_changing/#When:00:44:06Z {summary}Apps4Phones is still currently in Beta, but we’re moving to a new content management system.  What does that mean to you? * Better access to all of the articles you’re looking for. * More areas added: Developer Network (find a developer or get hired!) * More reviews * Reader reviews and ratings There’s a lot more coming and many of these things are still in the early stages.  Best, Apps4Phones Team 2010-03-12T00:44:06+00:00 http://apps4phones.com/index.php/news/nokia_suing_apple_of_intellectual_property/ http://apps4phones.com/index.php/news/nokia_suing_apple_of_intellectual_property/#When:16:13:16Z {summary}In a press release just this morning, Nokia announced that it has filed suit in U.S. Federal District Court in Deleware alleging multiple counts of infringement on every iPhone every shipped. From the release: “...relate to technologies fundamental to making devices which are compatible with one or more of the GSM, UMTS (3G WCDMA) and wireless LAN standards.” “By refusing to agree appropriate terms for Nokia’s intellectual property, Apple is attempting to get a free ride on the back of Nokia’s innovation,” said Ilkka Rahnasto, vice president for Legal & Intellectual Property at Nokia. In short, Nokia feels that Apple owes them some cash and hasn’t paid enough for the luxury of using this technology.  Should be interesting… News, Apple News, Nokia News 2009-10-22T16:13:16+00:00 http://apps4phones.com/index.php/news/verizon_offering_25_discount_on_three_phones/ http://apps4phones.com/index.php/news/verizon_offering_25_discount_on_three_phones/#When:21:08:12Z {summary}Need a new phone?  As you can see at left, Verizon’s helping the economy with a discount of 25%: Enter Coupon Code: 25MSG at checkout, and head on over to: LINK News 2009-10-13T21:08:12+00:00 http://apps4phones.com/index.php/news/t-mobile_temporarily_halts_sidekick/ http://apps4phones.com/index.php/news/t-mobile_temporarily_halts_sidekick/#When:19:59:22Z {summary}On the heels of a ton of Sidekick users losing their data that was kept in the T-Mobile, Microsoft cloud, T-Mobile has decided to halt selling it until things are rectified.  With users learning that if they are missing their data, it’s likely gone for good, I can’t imagine anyone was planning on purchasing a new Sidekick any time soon anyway. Will be interesting to see how they plan to fix this and begin selling it again.  News 2009-10-12T19:59:22+00:00 http://apps4phones.com/index.php/news/looking_for_beta_testers_for_reviews/ http://apps4phones.com/index.php/news/looking_for_beta_testers_for_reviews/#When:19:51:41Z {summary}We are planning to launch reader reviews where readers can actually earn money for the traffic they ultimately drive to the site based on their app reviews.  We utilize Google Analytics to track the traffic and ultimately are paying a traffic commission.  Think of this as Yelp that pays.  That’s right, if you write one or a bunch of reviews that are popular, you’ll be earning cash. We are looking for beta reviewers now to try out the system and provide feedback.  You can apply by simply sending an email to beta (at) apps4phones.com.  We are looking for reviews for iPhone apps, and Android Apps to start.  BlackBerry, Nokia, Palm and Windows Phone will follow. News 2009-10-12T19:51:41+00:00 http://apps4phones.com/index.php/news/iphone_social_phonebook_app_coming/ http://apps4phones.com/index.php/news/iphone_social_phonebook_app_coming/#When:17:59:10Z {summary}Several companies are getting into this arena.  Heck, the Motorola CLIQ is all about accessing Social networks, voice and text all on their home screen, as are many other phones.  Here’s an app however that will allow you to manage all of this information in one easy place.  That’s a pretty big undertaking, but if they pull it off, it could be a great app to watch.  According to Trilibis, they are looking to launch on the iPhone and BlackBerry. With the app you can also assign which contacts you’d prefer to watch more closely, and which ones you could lax on following as frequently.  We’ll be keeping an eye on this and you can learn more from Trilibis Mobile.  The app is called Orbit. via [AppScout] Social Networking, Apple Social, BB Social 2009-10-08T17:59:10+00:00 http://apps4phones.com/index.php/news/who_will_be_the_first_to_post_in_forums/ http://apps4phones.com/index.php/news/who_will_be_the_first_to_post_in_forums/#When:02:03:22Z {summary}We have some incredible things we’re bringing to the table with Apps4Phones.  One thing coming soon is to allow readers the ability to not only post reviews (yeah everyone does that!), but to earn money from your posts.   News 2009-10-07T02:03:22+00:00