Apple eyes content deals for iPad launch
Appleis scrambling to secure content deals for its iPad tablet, which is due to launch in the US on April 3, said the WSJ. Apple said it had sold “hundreds of thousands” in pre-commercial sales.
SK Telecom upgrade consumer facility
SK Telecomhas upgraded its T.um consumer experience center in Seoul, showing off smartphones with embedded location based technology and NFC chips.
DoCoMo rolls out mobile TV services
NTT DoCoMo said it plans to roll out mobile TV services based on the ISDB-Tmm standard, reports the Nikkei. The government will issue one mobile TV license in the summer.
China, Taiwan firms team up on lottery
VODone, Longcheer and CMEDIA entered into a memorandum of understanding on a strategic cooperation relationship in mobile lottery. The deal is seen as an “excellent demonstration that (the industries) and cause of public welfare in mainland China and Taiwan all benefit through cooperation.”
Wattpad writer signs print deal
Jose Alfredo Vazquez (Vaz) has secured a publishing deal for his popular ebook. Vaz became a Wattpad featured writer when “The War Against Them: A Zombie Novel” launched on Wattpad last year.
Globe Telecom, Amobee Media Systems deliver ad serving
Philippine operator Globe Telecom picked Amobee Media Systems to deliver ad serving and mediation for both of its internet and mobile channels. The deployment marks the first time a uniform ad serving and campaign management platform has been selected to address both channels simultaneously.
Star TV handset ships with Telegent analog mobile TV
Telegent Systems' analog mobile TV receiver is shipping in Samsung’s Star TV S5233T handset, recently launched in Southeast Asia. With this handset, Samsung adds free-to-air TV to one of its most popular touchscreen models.