Archive for February 13th, 2009

Ofcom looks to boost mobile broadband

UK communications regulator Ofcom has taken the next steps in its plan to release more radio spectrum to support mobile broadband services. The watchdog has launched a consultation today on proposals that could lead to faster, more reliable wireless broadband services in homes, offices and businesses across the UK. "In particular we are consulting on how we should implement a proposed European Directive and a draft Radio Spectrum Decision that would require the 900MHz and 1800MHz bands to be made available for UMTS (3G) as well as GSM (2G) technologies," said Ofcom in the summary section of its consultation.

Android Market now accepting paid applications

Eric Chu of Google has announced what we already knew, “ I’m pleased to announce that Android Market is now accepting priced applications from US and UK developers. Developers from these countries can go to the publisher website at http://market.android.com/publish to upload their application(s) along with end user pricing for the apps. Initially, priced applications will be available to end users in the US starting mid next week. We will add end user support for additional countries in the coming months.

HTC release Blackberry Connect for Windows Mobile

HTC have released BlackBerry Connect Desktop Tool and Connect Client 4.0 for HTC TyTN II/ Touch Diamond/ Touch Pro/ Touch HD. So you can now access your BES server from your Windows Mobile device. Only available from the South East Asia site at the moment as far as we can tell.

Download BlackBerry Connect Desktop Tool to setup your email using BlackBerry Enterprise Server (BES). Next, download the latest BlackBerry Connect client to start using BlackBerry email services.
Installation Instructions:  More info and download details after the break.