mobile entertainment

HONG KONG-Games and entertainment company Mobile Media Co. said it has formed an agreement with Kyocera Communications Asia Pacific Pte Ltd., which provides platforms for information services, wireless hosting content …

A trade association of mobile operators and content providers took up the fight against a group of technology companies it said is looking to overcharge for anti-piracy software. In a …

LONDON-MonsterMob Group plc, which sells mobile entertainment content and services, said it has agreed to acquire all the share capital of Upper Mobile Ltd. UML owns Information Gateway Inc., a …

Amp’d Mobile, a mobile virtual network operator that targets the youth market, has signed a letter of intent with Verizon Wireless to develop a fully integrated MVNO for youth and …

SEOUL, South Korea-Wireless data behemoth WiderThan expanded its mobile music offerings Wednesday, launching a global service to deliver ringtones, ring-back tones, music videos and streaming tunes. The sister company of …

As evidenced by the vast popularity of gadgets like Apple’s iPod, the demand for portable digital music is as obvious as it is universal. But how-and how well-the wireless industry …

CANNES, France-The GSM Association announced the winners of its 2005 GSM Association Awards during its gala at the 3GSM World Congress. Brazil won the GSM Association Chairman’s Award for country …

The mobile gaming field continued to shrink this week as California-based start-up Kayak Interactive announced it is joining forces with Swedish publisher Synergenix Interactive. Terms of the deal were not …

DALLAS-Texas Instruments will use the 3GSM World Congress as a platform to showcase its “All in One Entertainment” platform, the company said Thursday. TI plans to tout its new OMAP2420 …

Don’t be alarmed by those Canadians who seem to be wrestling with their cell phones. They’re probably just fishing. More accurately, they’re likely playing “Swordfish,” a new game that allows …

Around the world, carriers are looking to boost wireless data sales to offset razor-thin profit margins from voice services. And they’re getting a lot of help. NMS Communications last week …

FRAMINGHAM, Mass.-NMS Communications launched a framework that allows carriers to manage subscriber relations, track information from wireless data transactions and target marketing strategies, the mobile technology company said Tuesday. NMS …

NEW YORK-Several popular music artists received an early Christmas present in the form of wireless content agreements as music continues its expansion into the wireless industry in the midst of …

MONTREAL-Wireless publisher Airborne Entertainment announced Wednesday that it has acquired mobile developer Cellus USA Inc. Airborne, which develops and distributes games, messaging services, ringtones and graphics, said the acquisition will …

Having spent much of the year tapping mobile markets around the globe, the bunny is coming to North America. Playboy Enterprises Inc. announced a deal Thursday to offer adult games, …

LONDON-The mobile-gaming space continued its trend toward consolidation as California-based entertainment publisher Sorrent announced it has acquired U.K. game publisher Macrospace. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Macrospace boasts …

NEW YORK-The mobile entertainment field got a little more crowded Thursday with the launch of ThumbPlay, a venture capital-fueled content provider. Based in New York, ThumbPlay will offer ringtones, wallpaper, …

FRAMINGHAM, Mass.-Mobile software and technology developer NMS Communications will team with IT consultant firm LogicaCMG to introduce ringback tones to subscribers of Vodafone Netherlands, the companies announced Tuesday. The service, …

SAN FRANCISCO-Billboard magazine and Consect, a mobile market analysis firm, announced the Billboard Hot Ringtones chart, an aggregated chart of U.S. polyphonic ringtone sales, which will premiere in the Nov. …

SEATTLE-Nextel Communications Inc. subsidiary Boost Mobile will offer mobile entertainment from developer and publisher Dwango Wireless, the companies announced Friday. Dwango will provide downloadable Java-based titles featuring racing, blackjack, roulette …

SAN FRANCISCO-Sony Pictures Digital announced an exclusive partnership with Revolution Studios to develop mobile content for its future movies, including the action sequel “XXX: State Of The Union.” Sony Pictures …

SAN FRANCISCO-Billboard magazine and Consect, a mobile market analysis firm, announced the Billboard Hot Ringtones chart, an aggregated chart of U.S. polyphonic ring-tone sales, which will premiere in the Nov. …

BERLIN-Content providers are working to make it easier than ever for wireless users to buy ring tones, images and mobile games. At the Popkomm exhibition in Berlin, Digital Transaction Machines …

BEDMINSTER, N.J.-Verizon Wireless users with Get-It-Now-enabled phones have new ways to stay in touch or show their school spirit. America Online Inc. users can access their e-mail accounts on their …

The wireless industry is stooping to conquer. Nickelodeon is partnering with content developer Jamdat to produce mobile games based on two of the network’s most popular shows, “Dora the Explorer” …