Malaysia-made app offers fantasy World Cup
Malaysian firm FanXT has launched a fantasy football Facebook application based on the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2010. This Fantasy World Cup app is available on website, mobile and iPhone.
Yahoo kicks off World Cup campaign
Yahoo has embarked on a new content and marketing program to provide World Cup fans with complete coverage of the games including customized content across multiple platforms and special events across the globe. This global initiative features microsites, mobile experiences, fantasy games, and Yahoo Search tools for more than 20 countries in 12 languages.
Free TripAdvisor iPhone app for travelers
TripAdvisor has launched its new iPhone application on Apple's App Store, available for free in 13 different languages. The app allows travelers to search for popular hotels, restaurants and attractions, as well as find the cheapest airfares available.
Gracenote rolls out iPhone app for Daimler’s smart
Gracenote has rolled out its MusicID-Stream technology, which is powering the new smart drive application for the iPhone for owners of Daimler’s smart fortwo. This represents the world's first deployment of a streaming music identification solution by an automotive manufacturer.
mSpot cues free music cloud service
mSpot has launched its eponymous free music cloud service that offers instant access to users' entire music collections synced across smartphones and PCs/Macs. The service enables users to quickly upload music into the mSpot Cloud, where they can start listening to it from popular desktop browsers and cellphones immediately.
ZTE, SoftBank launch handset for elderly in Japan
ZTE and SoftBank will make available in August the SoftBank-840Z, a 3G handset customized for senior citizens in Japan. The 3G handset is equipped with a special SOS button, which can dial and send short text messages to a pre-set list of numbers and features AGPS to help locate the user in the event of an emergency.
VH1 Mobile launches video-based app for Android
VH1 has launched VH1 To Go, a new Android application that lets users watch video and browse photos from current VH1 shows, music events and select past programming. The application also offers first looks at upcoming episodes and new series in a dedicated "Sneak Peeks" section of the application.
Knight Rider game now sells at iTunes App Store
NBC Universal Television Consumer Products Group has released Knight Rider: The Game for the iPhone and iPod touch. Universal Partnerships & Licensing and Hudson Entertainment developed the game based on the 1980s TV cult classic.