Adobe “Hero” to build apps
Adobe said it will feature mobile application-building capabilities with the planned "Hero" version of its open source Flex framework. Hero, due in a preview version later this year, will offer a construct for managing "screens" of an application and the ability to scale applications automatically on devices with varying pixel densities.
Malaysian firm taps Alcatel-Lucent for video content
Measat Broadcast Network Systems (Astro) chose Alcatel-Lucent to support the delivery of the first TV service optimized for smartphones in Malaysia. For this, Alcatel-Lucent has deployed a multi-screen solution that allows Astro’s subscribers who use smartphones to enjoy live TV and video-on-demand clips.
Hotmob, partners launch HTML 5-based ad campaign
Hotmob in Hong Kong said it has teamed up with Intercontinental Film Distributors (HK) and GreenTomato to deliver the first HTML 5 mobile advertising campaign in Asia Pacific. Company director Johnny Wong said the campaign will encourage more ticket distributors to deploy m-ticketing in the near future.
MobiForms now supports Android smartphones
MobiForms has unveiled the latest addition of Google Android support to the MobiForms Sync Server. The MobiForms Advance Edition now supports the full mobile development lifecycle for Google Android database apps, including bi-directional data replication, synchronization and offline buffering.
Movial now serves MeeGo, Android
Movial now offers enablement and certification services for Adobe Flash Player 10.1 on both systems-on-chip and mobile platforms for MeeGo and Android. Movial also revealed that it is already working with major chip and mobile platform vendors to integrate, test and certify Flash Player 10.1 on a wide range of mobile environments.
Metaflow give boost to Indie Android developers
Metaflow now offers support for independent developers and premium Android mobile games through its B2B Marketplace. The solution helps mobile developers who are trying to submit and sell their content to more than 60 operators and D2C channels worldwide.
Music contract up for grabs at one2free tilt
one2free will host a virtual singing contest with the winner getting a contract with Hong Kong’s Emperor Entertainment Group. The contest will be run through one2free Musicholic, where contestants can join by uploading their music videos.