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Articles Tagged ‘Social networks’


Dallas Fort Worth International Airport taps mobile to reward travelers

August 5, 2011

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport is letting travelers access special concession deals and discounts offered from companies such as Starbucks, Auntie Anne’s Pretzels and Brookstone within a few yards of their location.


Future of mobile Internet is through social networks

February 1, 2011

The ongoing mobile turf war between Apple, Google, Microsoft, Nokia and BlackBerry may change completely with the entry of a new player who will redefine the mobile Internet’s most potent use.

Five mobile commerce predictions for 2011

December 30, 2010

‘Tis the season for predictions, so I thought I would share a few thoughts on what to expect with mobile commerce in 2011.

Consumers becoming increasingly comfortable buying digital goods via mobile

July 27, 2010

Mobile payments for digital goods is a growing trend, with gaming sites and social networks creating huge demand for user-friendly purchase mechanisms.

Mopay expands gaming, social network micropayments to US

February 17, 2010

Mopay Inc., a provider of mobile payment services, has expanded into the United States, helping North American gaming and social networking providers to open a new revenue channel.

Flirtomatic sees success with in-app commerce

January 19, 2010

Social networking service Flirtomatic has launched an iPhone application to extend its platform and services – including the selling of virtual goods to consumers and advertising space to brands.

Obopay offers mobile payment services to online gaming market

October 28, 2009

Obopay is launching a new mobile payment service that links a consumer’s credit card to their wireless number, with a target on the gaming social networking market.

Flirtomatic partners with MetroPCS for U.S. launch

October 27, 2009

Flirtomatic Inc., a social networking site with a presence in Europe and Australia, has partnered with MetroPCS Wireless Inc. to bring the platform to the United States.