MIR Live http://live.mobileindustryreview.com News and opinion for 250,000 mobile industry executives and fanatics posterous.com Tue, 23 Jun 2009 16:43:30 -0700 Just picked this up http://live.mobileindustryreview.com/just-picked-this-up http://live.mobileindustryreview.com/just-picked-this-up

When Nokia asked if I was interested in checking out their new N97, I readily agreed. I have my issues with the user interface. But.. Let's give it a go and see how I get on. Who here has splurged on the N97 as yet? Will you be picking one up on Vodafone UK or AT&T?

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/17411/Picture_1.png http://posterous.com/people/10FxD1HYgdX Ewan MacLeod Ewan Ewan MacLeod Tue, 23 Jun 2009 09:17:45 -0700 That's me at the MEM event http://live.mobileindustryreview.com/thats-me-at-the-mem-event http://live.mobileindustryreview.com/thats-me-at-the-mem-event

It's a fascinating time in the mobile entertainment industry and I'm really keen to see what my panel will say about mobile applications stores. Bring it on.

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/17411/Picture_1.png http://posterous.com/people/10FxD1HYgdX Ewan MacLeod Ewan Ewan MacLeod Mon, 09 Mar 2009 10:52:06 -0700 35 operator reps at MoMo Paris http://live.mobileindustryreview.com/35-operator-reps-at-momo-paris http://live.mobileindustryreview.com/35-operator-reps-at-momo-paris

There are *35* people on the mobile operator list of attendees at tonight's MoMo Paris. THIRTY-FIVE! I was so excited I counted them! Goodness me. What a super turnout. I'd love to see something similar at London events. You're lucky if you get a token presence at most events in the UK. Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless device

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/17411/Picture_1.png http://posterous.com/people/10FxD1HYgdX Ewan MacLeod Ewan Ewan MacLeod Mon, 09 Mar 2009 10:50:27 -0700 MoMo Paris wall of geniuses http://live.mobileindustryreview.com/momo-paris-wall-of-geniuses http://live.mobileindustryreview.com/momo-paris-wall-of-geniuses

Here's one of the walls featuring the attendee lists for tonight's MoMo Paris event. Smart. Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless device

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/17411/Picture_1.png http://posterous.com/people/10FxD1HYgdX Ewan MacLeod Ewan Ewan MacLeod Mon, 09 Mar 2009 10:41:24 -0700 Fournisseurs d'Applications http://live.mobileindustryreview.com/fournisseurs-dapplications http://live.mobileindustryreview.com/fournisseurs-dapplications

There's a thriving, thriving mobile application development community in Paris if this two page list of names on the wall at MoMo Paris is anything to go by. Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless device

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/17411/Picture_1.png http://posterous.com/people/10FxD1HYgdX Ewan MacLeod Ewan Ewan MacLeod Mon, 09 Mar 2009 06:59:24 -0700 Orange and Barclaycard introducing mobile payments http://live.mobileindustryreview.com/orange-and-barclaycard-introdu http://live.mobileindustryreview.com/orange-and-barclaycard-introdu

It's just a small entry on page 5 of today's London Telegraph Business section. Indeed it's only 6 paragraphs of text - maybe 150 words. But it's explosive news for the UK mobile payments sector.


For years as both consumers and mobile industry cheerleaders, we've been sat waiting for something like this to happen -- whilst the associated parties, the operators, banks and fulfilment companies, have been sat staring at each other across the room. Like 11 year old girls and boys at their first disco.


Finallt Orange has stepped up. They've announced a deal with Barclays Bank's Barclaycard so - if you're a customer - you'll be able to pay for items at checkout by simply waving your handset at a reader.


Details are sketchy at the moment - I will be learning more information shortly, which I shall bring to you pronto.


Vodafone? T-Mobile? HSBC? First Data? Where are you?
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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/17411/Picture_1.png http://posterous.com/people/10FxD1HYgdX Ewan MacLeod Ewan Ewan MacLeod Mon, 09 Mar 2009 05:59:07 -0700 MIR heads to MoMo Paris http://live.mobileindustryreview.com/mir-heads-to-momo-paris http://live.mobileindustryreview.com/mir-heads-to-momo-paris

This evening I'm going along to MoMo Paris on a scouting mission. I'm hunting for the best and most innovative Parisien mobile developers.


Toward the end of the month I'm planning on hosting another MIR Developer's networking event (like the successful one we did in London during January). So I'm looking for companies to interview when we bring over the MIR TV crew.


Have you got any suggestions for anyone I should be talking to? If so, hook me up? I'm @ew4n on Twitter or ewan@mobileindustryreview.com. Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless device

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/17411/Picture_1.png http://posterous.com/people/10FxD1HYgdX Ewan MacLeod Ewan Ewan MacLeod Thu, 19 Feb 2009 04:52:53 -0800 Still haven't made it to Vodafone http://live.mobileindustryreview.com/still-havent-made-it-to-vodafo http://live.mobileindustryreview.com/still-havent-made-it-to-vodafo

We haven't managed to pop into the Vodafone stand yet. Time is sipping away. They close at 4pm! Dear me. I hope we make it. I'd like to see their Android stuff. Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless device

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/17411/Picture_1.png http://posterous.com/people/10FxD1HYgdX Ewan MacLeod Ewan Ewan MacLeod Thu, 19 Feb 2009 03:41:42 -0800 The Pre demo begins http://live.mobileindustryreview.com/the-pre-demo-begins http://live.mobileindustryreview.com/the-pre-demo-begins

The device is just phenomenal.
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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/17411/Picture_1.png http://posterous.com/people/10FxD1HYgdX Ewan MacLeod Ewan Ewan MacLeod Thu, 19 Feb 2009 03:39:27 -0800 The Palm Pre box http://live.mobileindustryreview.com/the-palm-pre-box http://live.mobileindustryreview.com/the-palm-pre-box

This is what you will be buying the Pre in...
 
 
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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/17411/Picture_1.png http://posterous.com/people/10FxD1HYgdX Ewan MacLeod Ewan Ewan MacLeod Thu, 19 Feb 2009 03:26:28 -0800 Ben interviewing Palm Pre's product manager http://live.mobileindustryreview.com/ben-interviewing-palm-pres-pro http://live.mobileindustryreview.com/ben-interviewing-palm-pres-pro

We will be bringing you some super Palm Pre coverage shortly.
 



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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/17411/Picture_1.png http://posterous.com/people/10FxD1HYgdX Ewan MacLeod Ewan Ewan MacLeod Wed, 18 Feb 2009 04:28:22 -0800 Listening to the UK Trade & Investment Minister http://live.mobileindustryreview.com/listening-to-the-uk-trade-and http://live.mobileindustryreview.com/listening-to-the-uk-trade-and

We're at the UK Trade & Investment event up above the Mobile World Congress listening to the Minister giving an introductory presentation. We're filming it in full and we'll bring it to you soon.


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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/17411/Picture_1.png http://posterous.com/people/10FxD1HYgdX Ewan MacLeod Ewan Ewan MacLeod Tue, 17 Feb 2009 04:36:21 -0800 Really impressed with MiFi http://live.mobileindustryreview.com/really-impressed-with-mifi http://live.mobileindustryreview.com/really-impressed-with-mifi

The chaps - Ben in particular - are heavily impressed at the possibilities of what Novatel's MiFi devices promise. I really like the idea of being able to walk around with a wifi router in my pocket. We just saw their HSDPA device sending HD video at 14.1 meg throughput as well. Ben's going to have a lot to say on this.


 
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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/17411/Picture_1.png http://posterous.com/people/10FxD1HYgdX Ewan MacLeod Ewan Ewan MacLeod Tue, 17 Feb 2009 04:20:57 -0800 Look at this rubbish spam text http://live.mobileindustryreview.com/look-at-this-rubbish-spam-text http://live.mobileindustryreview.com/look-at-this-rubbish-spam-text Here's what I got sent on my device just a few minutes ago:

FREE MSG: Our records indicate u maybe entitled to £5000 in compensation for your recent Accident, To claim just reply with CLAIM to this msg, 2 stop txt STOP

It was sent to me from this number. Come ON why am I still getting rubbish spam like this?



+447797800397
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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/17411/Picture_1.png http://posterous.com/people/10FxD1HYgdX Ewan MacLeod Ewan Ewan MacLeod Tue, 17 Feb 2009 04:15:14 -0800 Having a look at Novatel's MiFi device http://live.mobileindustryreview.com/having-a-look-at-novatels-mifi http://live.mobileindustryreview.com/having-a-look-at-novatels-mifi

This look rather smart. MiFi is the world's first intelligent mobile hotspot. USB charger, network storage and a wifi hotspot. I will take two please! ;)
 



You'll see a video of this later on!



 
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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/17411/Picture_1.png http://posterous.com/people/10FxD1HYgdX Ewan MacLeod Ewan Ewan MacLeod Tue, 17 Feb 2009 03:36:34 -0800 Sometimes it's too much http://live.mobileindustryreview.com/sometimes-its-too-much http://live.mobileindustryreview.com/sometimes-its-too-much

What press conference was this guy just at, I wonder?



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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/17411/Picture_1.png http://posterous.com/people/10FxD1HYgdX Ewan MacLeod Ewan Ewan MacLeod Tue, 17 Feb 2009 03:32:25 -0800 Chatting with Jason from Skydeck http://live.mobileindustryreview.com/chatting-with-jason-from-skyde http://live.mobileindustryreview.com/chatting-with-jason-from-skyde

Skydeck is one of my favourite services that I've never been able to use yet! We'll bring you the video interview with Jason shortly!



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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/17411/Picture_1.png http://posterous.com/people/10FxD1HYgdX Ewan MacLeod Ewan Ewan MacLeod Mon, 16 Feb 2009 06:53:43 -0800 At the Microsoft press conference http://live.mobileindustryreview.com/at-the-microsoft-press-confere http://live.mobileindustryreview.com/at-the-microsoft-press-confere

It's rather interesting to be standing in the middle of a Microsoft press conference on the subject of mobile. Their operating system has, historically, been rubbish. I am delighted that they appear to have got it though. Their new 'My Phone' services (we've got a vid to show you) really do rock.


I've still got a problem with the OS - it still looks a bit... Slow, a bit... Iffy. But what we saw was a very very early release version of 6.5. So here's hoping the experience of the OS is good. The surrounding services are looking very, very smart. Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless device

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/17411/Picture_1.png http://posterous.com/people/10FxD1HYgdX Ewan MacLeod Ewan Ewan MacLeod Mon, 16 Feb 2009 05:53:04 -0800 Microsoft vs Nokia http://live.mobileindustryreview.com/microsoft-vs-nokia http://live.mobileindustryreview.com/microsoft-vs-nokia Here's a fascinating comparison between two giants, Microsoft and Nokia.


Nokia holds their press conference at an unmarked chamber of commerce miles from the Mobile World Congress convention centre. They lay on buses. There is next to no Nokia branding anywhere on the building or inside. Further, the venue isn't in Google Maps at (easily accessible, anyway) and most of the locals had never heard of it.


Microsoft have taken over the Hotel Catalonia, directly opposite the congress centre. Outside the hotel has a flippin' great 'Start - Windows' poster to let you know where you are. Get inside and there are posters every five paces telling you where to go. Simple, easy.


I myself favour the direct approach. Nice one Microsoft. I'm just hoping Microsoft have a decent OS version to demonstrate. Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless device

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/17411/Picture_1.png http://posterous.com/people/10FxD1HYgdX Ewan MacLeod Ewan Ewan MacLeod Mon, 16 Feb 2009 05:24:09 -0800 You too could have a MIR jacket http://live.mobileindustryreview.com/you-too-could-have-a-mir-jacke http://live.mobileindustryreview.com/you-too-could-have-a-mir-jacke

A chap just stopped us on the street here and asked if the MIR jackets we are all wearing were for sale. Not yet...
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