Two years ago, Foursquare launched its location-based service and since then the number of companies offering similar check-in software has grown into a micro but popular industry.

The Dealmap is providing a resource for consumers to find and share local deals via a new application available in Apple’s App Store.

The new Anttenna app for Apple’s iPhone has reconceived the classified listings space, innovating the Craigslist model by taking elements from Twitter and foursquare.

MixMobi has launched a mobile coupon platform that lets retailers use text messaging, RSS, email and social media networks such as Twitter and Facebook to create offers and send them to all mobile devices.

Jagtag claims that its 2D bar codes now work on every camera phone in the United States, delivering optimized multimedia content to both smartphones and standard feature devices.

Wow Bao, a Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises Inc. quick-service restaurant specializing in steamed Asian buns called “bao,” has entered the mobile commerce arena to increase sales.

In-flight catalog retailer SkyMall is reaching out to its target audience of affluent, well-educated travelers who are receptive to unique product offerings with a mobile commerce application.

This holiday season, eBay has been bringing its marketplace to cities across the country with a Mobile Boutique where it is issuing an SMS call-to-action.

Photon and iAmplify have partnered to build a self-publishing platform for people and brands that want to make their premium audio and video content available on PCs and mobile devices.

Retrevo, a consumer electronics shopping site, has launched a mobile shopping assistant to assist consumers while at a retail location.