Mobile News – Page 31 of 60

Feb 14, 2013, 2:33 PM

Lark debuts Kickstarter-funded, Northwest-focused cookbook app

Two months ago, Seattle chef Johnathan Sundstrom told us about his top picks for culinary apps. Now, he might have… Read More

Feb 14, 2013, 11:22 AM

Startup Spotlight: GoToTags looks to be the one-stop shop for near field communication

GoToTags founders Craig Tadlock and Keith Kegley saw an opportunity a few years ago when they realized that wireless sensor… Read More

Feb 13, 2013, 9:40 AM

Microsoft CFO on 7-inch tablets: ‘We’re set up for that’

With the release of Windows 8, Microsoft and its hardware partners have been focusing on larger tablets, with screen sizes… Read More

Feb 13, 2013, 9:15 AM

TechStars grad Leanplum raises cash, looks to help game developers test apps

Leanplum, a TechStars Seattle grad which is building technology to test features within gaming apps, has raised $825,000 in angel… Read More

Feb 13, 2013, 12:02 AM

WildTangent adding games to Sony smartphones and tablets

For those that have Sony smartphones and tablets, playing WildTangent games just got easier. Redmond-based WildTangent is expanding its partnership… Read More

Feb 13, 2013, 12:01 AM

Square without the dongle: Buck debuts free mobile invoice service

Many paper products are moving to the digital world. Buck, a Seattle-based mobile payments company, is following suit and helping businesses… Read More

Feb 12, 2013, 2:26 PM

Madrona backs Mobilewalla, team relocates to Seattle

Mobile analytics startup Mobilewalla has raised $4 million in new funding, including a cash infusion from Madrona Venture Group and… Read More

Feb 12, 2013, 1:39 PM

Clearwire subscriber count falls 8% as losses continue to mount

It’s safe to say that Clearwire, the Bellevue-based mobile broadband company, is going through a transformative period as two rival… Read More

Feb 11, 2013, 7:04 AM

Solavei is first carrier to bring new BlackBerry Z10 to the U.S. for the princely price of $999

Do you want to get your hands on the new BlackBerry Z10 before its March launch date in the U.S.… Read More

Feb 11, 2013, 6:52 AM

Windows Phone 7.8 update: Users reporting Live Tile glitch

At long last, Microsoft has started rolling out its Windows Phone 7.8 update for users of older Windows Phones, giving… Read More

Feb 8, 2013, 11:48 PM

Is this Kozmo 2.0? Postmates brings its ‘Get It Now’ courier service to Seattle

I’ve been on the tech news beat long enough that I remember the rise and, more importantly, the fall of… Read More

Feb 8, 2013, 7:26 AM

Startup Spotlight: Germ-hating developers look to create mobile file sharing that’s better than Bump

You’ve heard of Bump — the mobile application that allows two phone users to exchange contact information, photos or videos… Read More

Feb 7, 2013, 1:43 PM

Can you hear me now? Verizon ranked highest in customer care for fourth time in a row

For the fourth time in a row, Verizon was recognized by J.D. Power and Associates for the best customer care… Read More

Feb 6, 2013, 7:54 AM

Mobile marketing startup Urban Airship lands $25M

Urban Airship, the Portland mobile marketing startup that helps companies such as ESPN, Groupon, Waze and others with push messaging,… Read More

Feb 5, 2013, 2:28 PM

City of Seattle releases mobile site and wants your feedback

The City of Seattle is making it easier for on-the-go citizens to check snow plow maps and see the latest… Read More

Feb 1, 2013, 8:00 AM

Clearwire continues to ponder Dish offer: Sprint dubs rival bid ‘illusory’

Clearwire said today that it will continue to entertain a buyout offer from Dish Network even though Sprint Nextel dubbed… Read More

Jan 31, 2013, 1:12 PM

Postcardly puts stamp on mobile postcard market, unveils new iOS app to rival Postagram

As many devoted listeners of the GeekWire podcast know, one of our favorite mobile apps is Postagram, a simple-to-use service… Read More

Jan 30, 2013, 9:19 AM

New phones, new name, new direction: RIM rebrands as Blackberry, unveils two smartphones

Talk about a makeover. At the Blackberry 10 event, CEO Thorsten Heins announced today that his company will no longer… Read More

Jan 29, 2013, 9:29 AM

Analyst: Starbucks to let customers order from car dashboard

Last week, we wrote about a Seattle-based startup allowing people to order coffee from their mobile phones. Now, another local… Read More

Jan 28, 2013, 10:34 PM

Microsoft to Sacramento: Don’t blame us for taking your NBA team

You may have heard, people in Northern California are none too happy about a deal to sell their Sacramento Kings… Read More

Jan 26, 2013, 11:15 AM

App of the Week: ‘1 Second Everyday’ helps iPhone users document their lives

“Imagine a movie that includes every day of the rest of your life,” says Cesar Kuriyama in the promo video… Read More

Jan 25, 2013, 3:24 PM

Sunday marks new era in cellphone carrier market power

New cellphones purchased after this Saturday Jan. 25, 2013 can be unlocked only with the permission of the carrier; phones… Read More

Jan 23, 2013, 6:00 AM

WildTangent makes mobile gaming debut with Polar Bowler

WildTangent is going mobile. The Redmond-based company today officially announced its first mobile game, Polar Bowler 1st Frame. It’s the mobile version… Read More

Jan 22, 2013, 3:00 AM

New mobile coffee service makes you feel like a rock star

While it won’t literally transform you into a guitar-wielding musical prophet, Buck’s new mobile coffee service is hoping to make… Read More

Jan 21, 2013, 9:02 PM

Apple reigns as 4Q smartphone champ thanks to adopted Android users

The iPhone is still as attractive as ever — in large part because of adopted Android users — according to a… Read More

Jan 14, 2013, 11:39 AM

How this tiny startup was chosen to build the official app for President Obama’s 2nd inauguration

President Barack Obama will be sworn into office next Monday in a historic inauguration, capping a week of festivities organized… Read More

Jan 14, 2013, 12:02 AM

Tech Moves: Blake Cahill departs Banyan Branch; Red Russak joins Apptentive; and more

Blake Cahill has stepped down as president of Seattle social media agency Banyan Branch to take a new job at Royal… Read More

Jan 12, 2013, 11:10 AM

App of the Week: Mind Vault helps you memorize anything

Our new App of the Week is great for students, or anyone else who needs to memorize something, and there’s… Read More

Jan 11, 2013, 12:30 PM

The Decision: Why I picked the Samsung S3 over iPhone and Windows

I am a little disappointed the GeekWire team did not set up a live televised special for my smartphone announcement… Read More

Jan 9, 2013, 10:24 PM

The time suck economy: Let’s start building value

Time is our most precious asset. Yet, we’re wasting far too much of it. It’s called the time suck economy.… Read More