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Google's biggest threat in mobile search: iPhone apps

Google's biggest threat in mobile search: iPhone appsBookmarksNot to criticize the work that has been put into making these "apps", but aren't they pretty much just glorified bookmarks?RE: Google's biggest threat in mobile search: iPhone appsNot at all. Many of them are better than their web site equivalent. ...

Tags: SEARCH, Advertising & Promotion, Mobile applications, Wireless and Mobility, Google Inc., Apple iPhone, mobile search, iPhone Apps, mobile

Discussion threads 2009-05-26

Google's biggest threat in mobile search: iPhone apps

Google created the Android mobile OS because it wants its search engine to remain relevant as the world migrates more toward mobile computing. But Google's biggest challenge in mobile search is not other search engines or platforms, it's apps -- particularly iPhone apps. by Jason Hiner

Tags: Apple iPhone, Google Inc., Search Engine, Mobile, Mobile Search, Search, Advertising & Promotion, Mobile Applications, Wireless And Mobility, Marketing, Jason Hiner

Blog posts 2009-05-26

Verizon makes a big mistake, picks Microsoft

Google, Yahoo and Microsoft were competing for a mobile search deal that would give the winner some good exposure through the Verizon network. Unfortunately for Verizon, they didn't choose Google -- something that would have given users a level of comfort, and a better user experience out of the...

Tags: Google Inc., Mobile, Verizon Communications Inc., Mobile Search, Microsoft Corp., Advertising & Promotion, Search, Marketing, Garett Rogers

Blog posts 2009-01-07

Verizon picks MSFT search, gets ready for Kindle killers

Between the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas and an investor conference in Arizona, Verizon Wireless is making headlines today on issues ranging from a mobile search deal to plans for Kindle killers to Monday morning quarterbacking about the launch of the Blackberry Storm. Reuters is reporting...

Tags: Mobile, Verizon Communications Inc., Mobile Search, RIM BlackBerry, Microsoft Corp., MSFT, Advertising & Promotion, Search, Marketing, Sam Diaz

Blog posts 2009-01-07

T-Mobile web2go to replace T-Zones and add new download marketplace

In addition to the disappointing increase in data rates for voice customers, T-Mobile also introduced their new web2go service. The web2go service is designed to make it easier to view and browse the internet from your feature phone and select smartphone. Yahoo! oneSearch is being used for the mobile search...

Tags: Mobile Search, T-Mobile, Yahoo! oneSearch, Search, Smart Phones, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Matthew Miller, Phone, Web2go, Telecom & Utilities

Blog posts 2008-11-20

Mobeegal 1.0.1 (Mobile)

mobeegal - mobile search. redefined. - from Google ADC Winners. Search anything under the Sun, and Enjoy the Fun.

Tags: Mobile, Mobile Search, IntelliBitz Technologies, Advertising & Promotion, Search, Mobile Applications, Wireless And Mobility, Marketing

Software downloads 2008-10-23

Top mobile search engines in June 2008

FRANCE GERMANY Google 62.9% Google 85.1% MSN / Windows Live Search 9.6% Yahoo! 9.4% ITALY SPAIN Google 88.1% Google 82.5% Yahoo! 19.5% MSN / Windows Live Search 12.1% UK US Google 74.0% Google 63.0% ...

Tags: Google Inc., Mobile, Mobile Search, Microsoft Live Search, Microsoft Windows Live, Microsoft Windows, Search, Operating Systems, Software, NB

Blog posts 2008-09-27

Google's Android: Following the money on mobile search

Google's Android: Following the money on mobile searchI will NOT place any bets either, but, I did NOT expect all of thisexcitement. When you led with how gPhone would not be any where near as exciting as iPhone, I had to agree. But, I am shocked by all of the...

Tags: Smart phones, SEARCH, Cellular phones, Google Android, mobile search, Google Inc., phone, mobile

Discussion threads 2008-09-23

Google's Android: Following the money on mobile search

Google launched its G1 Android powered phone with T-Mobile Tuesday and it didn't take long for Wall Street to make some guesstimates on mobile search revenue. What's it worth in revenue to put Google's search on handsets? First up, Piper Jaffray analyst Gene Munster reckons that Google...

Tags: Revenue, Google Inc., Google Android, Mobile, Mobile Search, Collins Stewart, Advertising & Promotion, Marketing, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2008-09-23

Verizon, Google getting chummy on mobile search?

Verizon Communications and Google are reportedly close to a partnership that could bring the search giant's services to its wireless unit and perhaps TV and broadband services too. According to the Wall Street Journal, Verizon and Google are talking about a partnership. This partnership would bring Google's...

Tags: Google Inc., Mobile, Verizon Communications Inc., Mobile Search, Journal, Web Portal Deal, Business Structures, Search, Finance, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2008-08-22

Yahoo unveils voice enabled search; Initial availability limited to BlackBerry

Yahoo on Wednesday rolled out oneSearch 2.0, which features a voice enabled mobile search. However, don't expect wide availability since the service is initially available for "select Blackberry devices." OneSearch 2.0 at the CTIA wireless show in Las Vegas announced its latest version of its mobile search...

Tags: Mobile, Voice, Yahoo! Inc., Mobile Search, RIM BlackBerry, Search, Advertising & Promotion, Marketing, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2008-04-02

Mobile search to generate $4.8 bln by 2013

Annual revenues generated by mobile search services are expected to reach $4.8 bln by 2013, according to Juniper Research. Local search services will be the most popular with advertisers, attracting 40% of mobile search adspend over the 2008-2013 period. by AM

Tags: Mobile, Mobile Search, Search, AM

Blog posts 2008-03-19

Since mobile search still sux, is it time for cellphone content "decks" to die?

First of all, the briefest of primers to let all of you know what I'm talking about. Most cell carriers, including mine (AT&T Mobility) offer subject-oriented content decks that offer links to stories and services from favored content partners. Just one example: AT&T's MediaNet,...

Tags: Mobile, Mobile Search, Cell Phone, Cashier, Advertising & Promotion, Search, Marketing, Russell Shaw

Blog posts 2008-02-15

46.1 mln mobile searchers in the US

46.1 mln mobile data users in the US used mobile search functions in Q3 2007, according to The Nielsen Company. The most popular form of mobile search among data users in Q3 2007 was 411 (18.1 mln users), followed closely by SMS (text-message) -based searching, which was used by 14.1...

Tags: Mobile, Mobile Search, Data User, Advertising & Promotion, Search, Marketing, NB

Blog posts 2008-02-14

Mobile search and display revenues will reach $1.91 bln by 2012

Mobile search and display revenues will together reach $1.91 bln by 2012. 40% of mobile users will regularly access the mobile Internet in 5 years’ time, according to JupiterResearch. by NB

Tags: Revenue, Mobile, Mobile Search, Advertising & Promotion, Marketing, NB

Blog posts 2008-02-05

Google patent app shows extensive Google plans for mobile search

Google patent app shows extensive Google plans for mobile searchold technologyGuess Mr. Shaw doesn't use the Google maps app on his cell phone. This is readily available and usable. So why is it "news"?Google Maps for MobileI can already do this on my Treo with Google Maps for...

Tags: Advertising & Promotion, SEARCH, Development tools, Google Inc., mobile, Google Maps, mobile search

Discussion threads 2007-05-24

EXCLUSIVE: Google patent app shows extensive Google plans for mobile search

A Google Patent application newly published on the United States Patent & Trademark Office website this morning appears to furnish extensive details on Google's plans for enhanced local searches via mobile devices.Fittingly enough, the Patent app is entitled, Local Search and Mapping for Mobile Devices.The Abstract gives us a sneak...

Tags: Google, News, patents

Blog posts 2007-05-24

Google vs. Yahoo smackdown: Do you dare?

The Google Search Kingdom is feeling the competitive heat: Ask.com, Google competitor and partner, engaged in guerrilla search warfare in London, and number one search rival Yahoo is calling out “Dare to Compare!” us against Google in Mobile Search!YAHOO, in its own Mobile Search words:Finally mobile search that works! Yahoo!...

Tags: SEARCH, Google Inc., mobile marketing, Yahoo! oneSearch, Yahoo! Inc., mobile search, advertisement

Blog posts 2007-03-27

Google Mobile Search for the win!

Google made public several key changes to their mobile search offering this morning -- use your mobile phone to visit google.com or click here to see the updated product.I cant help but wonder if the timing on announcing these changes could be linked to Yahoos victory dance last week. ...

Tags: SEARCH, Yahoo! Inc., mobile search, Google Inc.

Blog posts 2007-03-27

What Microsoft is telling Google about mobile search

What Microsoft is telling Google about mobile searchMicrosoft and TellmeEric Schmidt may not be happy about Microsoft's acquisition of Tellme, but fans should be. This is a good move for Microsoft, and Google needs stronger competition in new categories. I would not count Google out in this category, though.tellmetellme great...

Tags: SEARCH, Google about mobile search, Google About, mobile search, Google Inc., Microsoft Corp., mobile

Discussion threads 2007-03-25