Mobile phones in emerging markets
August 30th, 2010 | by Juan Tejeda | published in Mobile Communities, Mobile Devices, Social Impact
How private is your phone?
April 25th, 2010 | by Juan Tejeda | published in Mobile Devices, Social Impact, Statistics on Mobile Devices
Last year 28 year old engineer Karsten Nohl, an encryption expert from Germany was able to crack the G.S.M. algorithm, a code developed in 1988 by the G.S.M. Association an industry group based in London. This algorythm still used today to protect the privacy of many mobile calls worldwide. Mr. Nohl was not only able [...]
Fuel your phone with Coca Cola
January 13th, 2010 | by Juan Tejeda | published in Mobile Devices
Daizi Xheng a chinese developer, found a way of replacing the lithium-ion batteries we use in our phones for a more efficient and environmental friendly solution. He proposes a bio-battery that lasts longer than regular batteries using any sugary solution as a source of fuel, for example: Coca Cola.
Paying with your Mobile Phone
July 20th, 2009 | by Juan Tejeda | published in Mobile Services
Groceries at the supermarket… 40 euros. Pay everything with you mobile phone… Priceless. Well OK not priceless, but certainly convenient.
MoMo Munich is getting better
June 30th, 2009 | by Juan Tejeda | published in Mobile Apps, Mobile Communities, Mobile Devices, Mobile Services
Yesterday (29th of June) was the Mobile Monday event here in Munich. The Mobile Sports was the theme for the MoMo summer special. Despite some technical problems at the beginning of the event, I would say it was all and all very successful.
Mobile Advertising: Video… So what if…
June 4th, 2009 | by Juan Tejeda | published in Mobile Communities, Mobile Marketing
So what if: the spots are no longer produced by Agencies but by the public themselves using the mobile phones. A network of people sharing video tips about just any possible product you want to buy. Telling real stories about brands and not the deceiving world Advertising often portrays. Eventually this will lead to better quality products for the best possible price.
Mobile Advertising: Video
June 2nd, 2009 | by Juan Tejeda | published in Mobile Devices, Mobile Marketing, Statistics on Mobile Devices
If you have a smartphone, video is certainly nothing new. Most smartphones offer the possibility to play local video or over the internet. The promise of faster connections seems to be around the corner, but we know already than in places like Japan (the mobile test bed of the world) superfast connections have made possible TV Channels on the mobile phones. It is not surprise that advertisers are eager to recycle their Ad spots and get them mobile, but that is not the answer for a medium that is so personal, intimate, contextual and with a high level of expectancy of relevant content. We’ve learned our lessons from the internet and we know that the 30 sec spot will not work.
Mobile Phone Concert?
April 24th, 2009 | by Juan Tejeda | published in Mobile Communities, Mobile Devices
Mobile phone concert
Mobile Monday Munich: Demo Night
March 21st, 2009 | by Juan Tejeda | published in Mobile Communities, Mobile Devices, Mobile Marketing
Next May 11th will be the demo night from the Mobile Monday Munich Chapter. The demonstration will include new apps for the iPhone, the Android, Ovi, Symbian and Java-based phones. On the second part of the event there will be unannounced presenters which will also demo other applications.
Mobile Marketing Guidelines
March 21st, 2009 | by Juan Tejeda | published in Mobile Marketing
The MMA (Mobile Marketing Association) is about to release their updated set of best practice guidelines.
