Being a teenager certainly has changed over the years, only if you were Zach Morris could you be lucky enough to own your own cellphone. In this recent study by Pew Internet Research, 75% of US teens between the ages of 12-17 own their own cellphones. This is up 45% since 2004.
Fresh off the heels of the OS 6 unveiling, the Blackberry Bold 9800 Slider shows up in the wild. Check out the first known video of the rumored device!
In a press release today, Apple announced that sales for the iPad have reached 1 million units in just 28 days!
While everyone has an opinion on the device, some good, some bad, 
no one can deny these impressive numbers. If we were to put things in perspective and take a look at the jewel of planet Apple, the iPhone, it took more than twice as long (74 days) before 1 million units were sold. Read the full press release below.
CUPERTINO, California—May 3, 2010—Apple® today announced that it sold its one millionth iPad™ on Friday, just 28 days after its introduction on April 3. iPad users have already downloaded over 12 million apps from the App Store and over 1.5 million ebooks from the new iBookstore.
“One million iPads in 28 days—that’s less than half of the 74 days it took to achieve this milestone with iPhone,” said Steve Jobs, Apple’s CEO. “Demand continues to exceed supply and we’re working hard to get this magical product into the hands of even more customers.”
iPad allows users to connect with their apps and content in a more intimate, intuitive and fun way than ever before. Users can browse the web, read and send email, enjoy and share photos, watch HD videos, listen to music, play games, read ebooks and much more, all using iPad’s revolutionary Multi-Touch™ user interface. iPad is 0.5 inches thin and weighs just 1.5 pounds—thinner and lighter than any laptop or netbook—and delivers up to 10 hours of battery life.*
Developers have created over 5,000 exciting new apps for iPad that take advantage of its Multi-Touch user interface, large screen and high-quality graphics. iPad will run almost all of the more than 200,000 apps on the App Store, including apps already purchased for your iPhone® or iPod touch®.
*Battery life depends on device settings, usage and other factors. Actual results vary.
Apple ignited the personal computer revolution with the Apple II, then reinvented the personal computer with the Macintosh. Apple continues to lead the industry with its award-winning computers, OS X operating system, and iLife, iWork and professional applications. Apple leads the digital music revolution with its iPods and iTunes online store, has reinvented the mobile phone with its revolutionary iPhone and App Store, and has recently introduced its magical iPad which is defining the future of mobile media and computing devices.
Long gone are the days of grainy video capture from your cellphone, Nokia just released this professionally shot vignette to showcase the brute power of its upcoming N8 smartphone.
The near camcorder-
like video capture shoots at 720p, and is coupled with a HDMI port so you can watch your videos on your TV. Not only does the N8 shoot great video, it also takes great photos, boasting 12mp’s, a Carl Zeiss Lens, and Xenon flash neatly packed into the device.
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Sun Media’s new and free news streaming iPhone application ranks Top 5 in Canada’s App Store
Montreal, March 4, 2010 – The free news streaming application developed by Sun Media and Five Mobile for Apple’s iPhone has seen rich success thus far. Launched in December 2009, the application is now one of the Top 5 most downloaded applications in Canada. Simple to configure, it brings users exclusive news from Sun Media’s network, including Toronto Sun, Ottawa Sun, Winnipeg Sun, Calgary Sun, Edmonton Sun and London Free Press.
With this application, readers receive personalized news on their iPhones in real time. From monitoring stock prices to viewing various photo galleries, readers can choose the news that interests them. The application is always available for download via the App Store. or from any Sun Media newspaper website.
“This new application allows us to provide relevant content to our readers anywhere, anytime. It’s been designed with the end-user in mind, making it the most user friendly and customizable app out there. With our customer-based approach, the application quickly became a favorite, standing out from the competition, says Francis Beaulieu, Director of Mobile and User Identity Products. The application was developed in collaboration with Five Mobile Inc., its expertise has largely contributed to the success of the application.”
Ameet Shah, VP, Sales & Business Development, Co-Founder of Five Mobile Inc., says “working closely with Sun Media, a leader of Canadian information and content, has enabled us to develop a simple, effective and exclusive application that attracts people eager for up- to-the-minute news.”
Sun Media’s mobile strategy will soon cross another milestone when it launches an application that streams news and information to the BlackBerry network. This launch is expected in March 2010.
Sun Media Corporation, a division of Quebecor Media, is Canada’s largest newspaper publisher, with close to 15.0 million copies published each week. With 42 paid-circulation and free dailies throughout Canada, all with their own dedicated websites, and more than 220 community newspapers, shopping guides and other specialty publications, Sun Media Corporation’s English and French language papers are leaders in providing local news and information. Sun Media Corporation aggregates the activities of Canoe.ca, an integrated company offering e-commerce, information and communication services. It owns the Canoe Network, which attracts 9.2 million unique visitors per month in Canada, including more than 4.1 million in Quebec. Sun Media Corporation is also involved in the operation of SUN TV, a general interest television station in Toronto, and provides a range of commercial printing and related services as well as distribution for newspapers, flyers and magazines. For additional details, visit our parent company’s website at www.quebecor.com.
Five Mobile creates interactive mobile applications and websites, working with many of thetop brands and enterprises in the space. Five Mobile takes mobile ideas from concept to completion and simplifies the creation and optimization of solutions across all mobile platforms. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. For more information, please email info@fivemobile.com or visit www.fivemobile.com.
Contacts:
Sun Media
Francis Beaulieu
Director Mobile and User Identity Products
Office: 514.504.2796
francis.beaulieu@canoe.ca
Five Mobile
Ameet Shah VP, Sales & Business Development, Co-Founder
ameet@fivemobile.com
This is somewhat old news, but Five Mobile and Poolhouse are happy to announce the launch of DogBook and Catbook! See the press release below.
Dog book
Following the popularity of the Dogbook Facebook application, Poolhouse has launched the Doghouse iPhone application, which is now available as a free download on the iTunes store. Check out the video as well!
“The Dogbook iPhone app is an evolution of the Facebook application,” says Alexandre Roche, Dogbook co-creator. “Having Dogbook on your iPhone allows you to always have your dog with you, connect with other dog owners and gives you constant access to a number of resources like finding a dog park nearest to you.”
Features of the application include photo uploads, list other Dogbook users who are near you and locates nearby dog parks no matter where you are in the world. Lost a dog? You can use the application’s “Arf Alert” to send a message to all Dogbook users within a 15-kilometre radius with a photo and your contact information. Found a dog? Call the happy owner right from your phone.
“Posting your lost dog’s photo on a telephone pole is now a thing of the past as a way to find your favourite friend,” says Geoffrey Roche, Dogbook co-creator. “Posting a photo on ‘Arf Alerts’ takes all the great features of the iPhone, like GPS, and combines them with our two million strong user base to save the day for your dog.”
Dogbook is the creation of Canadian father and son team Geoffrey Roche and Alexandre Roche. Poolhouse developed the Dogbook iPhone application in conjunction with Five Mobile. The Dogbook Facebook application has over two million users and has been featured on ABC World News, The Wall Street Journal, Washington Times and BBC.
About Poolhouse
Poolhouse produces other popular Facebook applications such as Catbook, My Babybook, Horsebook, Ferretbook, Rodentbook, Fishbook and Birdbook.
About Five Mobile
Five Mobile creates compelling, robust and scalable mobile applications for brands and enterprises across a multiple of different platforms and handsets.
Its been a REALLY busy last few months here at Five Mobile… so busy that we’ve been neglecting our loyal blog readers!
We’re happy to say that we finally have an application that is featured in an Apple commercial! The ecobee application can be seen in various Apple commercials throughout the olympics. Check it out!
Check out the press release here. Exciting news on the home automation front!
Check out the press release.
