Qualcomm backs new wireless gaming startup

Qualcomm has leant its support to new startup Zeebo and its launch of a wireless video gaming experience in developing markets. The Zeebo console provides users with an HSPA connection, enabling it to always be connected to the Internet.

Fierce Wireless

Report: Mobile app store users to quadruple in 2013

According to a research report by In-Stat, the number of Smartphone users tapping into mobile applications stores is expected to reach 100 million in 2013, including offerings from Google and Palm. Currently, the number of Smartphone users accessing mobile applications stores is roughly a fourth of the projected 100 million users and is largely comprised of only iPhone users.

CNet

Viasat, NDS extend deal to VOD

Scandinavian digital-satellite pay-TV operator Viasat has chosen NDS’s Progressive Download (PDL) technology solution to power its video-on-demand service. The ViasatOnDemand HD service will enable users to download a movie or series via a broadband internet connection to watch immediately or store to view later. NDS said its technology offers service providers a cost-effective way to deliver IP content over lower bandwidth connections.

RapidTVNews

LTE phones will lag behind networks

Some mobile operators may be planning to deploy initial Long-Term Evolution (LTE) networks next year, but handsets that support the mobile broadband technology are unlikely to be available in the mass market before 2011 at the earliest, according to analysts.

Unstrung.com

Tech giants asked to opt out of Phorm

The Open Rights Group has asked seven major technology firms and web site providers to opt out of BT's Phorm in order to protect web users' privacy. Phorm uses browsing information to serve accurately targeted advertisements. Its creators claim that data collected will be anonymous, but the technology has been the subject of widespread criticism and scrutiny by parliament because of its implications for personal privacy.

VNUnet

Indian mobile market booms amidst economic depression

Shrugging off the economic crisis, the Indian telecommunications market has increased its mobile user base by 13.4 million in February 2009, bringing the total to 375 million. Contributing factors include wider access in the rural areas, lower charges and cheaper handsets.

Telecom Magazine

EU telecoms regulator slams Spain

Ahead of her press conference today presenting the current state of the EU single telecom market, EU telecoms commissioner Viviane Reding has slammed Spain for not properly applying the EU single telecom market rules and consumers have paid the price.

Reuters

Cloud based games takes aim at Wii, PS3 and Xbox 360

Fledging company OnLive says it will capitalize on the expensive Wii, Ps3 and Xbox 360 consoles by launching a "cloud-based" gaming system promising on-demand access to games and no lag time. The service will allow consumers to play games on any TV, most PCs, even stripped down networks and PCs without graphics cards.

Yahoo Technology

Sercomm expects to ship one million ADSL routers to China in 2009

At a recent investor conference, the chairman of Sercomm said that the company will concentrate marketing on telecom operators in China, saying that he expects to ship at least one million ADSL routers to the region in 2009, accounting for 10% of revenues. Also on the horizon for the company is network security products in the coming years.

DigiTimes

Microsoft sued for latest Windows upgrade

Israeli firm BackWeb Technologies has filed papers against Microsoft, alleging that Microsoft's Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS) infringes on several of its patents. BITS is the file transfer service that can reduce download speeds so it doesn’t affect other network processes. It is a core part of the Windows update, Windows Server Update Services, and other Microsoft update and patching products.

ComputerWorld