14

Jan

2013

Last week at The Fonecast: 14th January 2012

Harder, better, faster, stronger...

Author: The Fonecast

Mark Bridge writes:

Oh, how the mobile industry loves a superlative. Much like the work ethic celebrated by Daft Punk (or Kanye West, if you prefer), it’s always looking for a new angle.

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7

Jan

2013

Glympse links its location-sharing service with Ford Sync

Author: The Fonecast

Location-sharing service Glympse, which enables users to share their location for a limited time, has launched an in-car voice-activated option using the Ford SYNC AppLink. It means that drivers can send their real-time location to friends and colleagues using voice commands.

Customers simply connect their iOS or Android smartphone to the Ford Sync system via Bluetooth or USB lead.

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5

Mar

2012

Last week at The Fonecast: 5th March 2012

Author: The Fonecast

Mark Bridge writes:

Mobile World Congress is over for another year. Also gone is the mobile industry’s sudden obsession with public transport and student protests in Barcelona. But away from the local news, what’s been going on?

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28

Feb

2012

Ford SYNC in-car mobile connectivity will launch in Europe this year

Author: The Fonecast

Yesterday at Mobile World Congress, Ford revealed that its new B-MAX car would be launched in Europe with the company’s SYNC in-car connectivity system.

Ford SYNC is already available in the USA, although the B-MAX was making its first public appearance. 3.5 million people are expected to be using SYNC in Europe by 2015.

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Categories: Applications, News

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28

Feb

2012

Mobile World Congress podcast: Tuesday 28th February

Author: The Fonecast

James Rosewell and Mark Bridge report for The Fonecast from Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.

As day 2 begins, there’s a review of Monday’s news headlines, a conversation about user experience with Jerome Nadel of Option and a look at water protection for mobile phones from P2i.

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