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Microsoft Introduces New Zune-inspired Smartphone Software

Redmond, Wash. - Microsoft (NASD: MSFT) on Monday introduced new mobile phone operating system software that is similar to the software powering its Zune portable media players, although...

NTT DoCoMo Backs Social Media Player TuneWiki

Los Angeles - TuneWiki, the developer of a social online media player, has received an investment from Japanese mobile carrier NTT DoCoMo's NoCoMo Capital arm, TechCrunch reported. Founded...

ProVision Nabs $1.7 Million for Wireless HDTV Technology

Bristol, England - ProVision Communications, a developer of wireless HDTV technology, has raised $1.7 million in new funding from South West Ventures Fund and private investors. U.K.-based ProVision says...

Urban Airship Lands $1.1 Million for Mobile Content Delivery

Portland, Ore. - Urban Airship, a provider of mobile content delivery services, announced on Tuesday that it has raised $1.1 million in its first round of funding,...

Motorola to Split Into Two Independent Companies in 2011

Schaumberg, Ill. - Motorola (NYSE: MOT) on Thursday announced plans to split itself into two independent, publicly traded companies next year -- one focused on mobile devices and...

Zad Mobile Acquires Push Ringtone Firm eMotive

San Francisco - Zad Mobile, a provider of mobile marketing and advertising services, has acquired eMotive Communications, a developer of commercial peer-to-peer technology for mobile service providers. ...

Red Cross: Haiti Relief Texts Have Raised $32 Million

Washington - The American Red Cross said on Thursday that it has raised $32 million for Haitian earthquake relief through $10 mobile donations, with more than...

RealNetworks to Power Ringtones, Song Downloads for Sprint

Seattle - RealNetworks (NASD: RNWK) announced that it has signed an agreement with Sprint (NYSE: S), to provide the wireless network operator with ringtones, ringback tones and full-track music...

Shazam Adds Touring Information; Links to Pandora, Last.fm

London - Shazam, a provider of mobile music identification services, on Thursday announced new features for the premium version of its Shazam Encore and Shazam RED...

Echo Nest to Power Music Discovery for Thumbplay Music

Somerville, Mass. - The Echo Nest, a "music intelligence" platform, announced on Wednesday that it will power advanced music discovery on entertainment distributor Thumbplay's new music subscription service....