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O2 More now has six million ad-friendly customers

O2 More, the personalised mobile marketing service operated by O2 Media, now has six million customers.

It’s reached the figure just six months after passing the two million mark. The company also notes that 93% of people open its messages within five minutes of receiving them.

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Google acquires Zagat

Google has acquired the Zagat Survey restaurant guide business. The company says Zagat will become a cornerstone of its ‘local’ offering, providing Google users with reviews, ratings and insights.

Zagat was founded by Tim and Nina Zagat more than 32 years ago, expanding to operate in more than 100 cities worldwide.

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The Bambuser Challenge proves there's more to mobile video than a few short clips

Mark Bridge writes:

At 12 noon today, Hans Eriksson of Bambuser will end his 24-hour non-stop mobile broadcasting challenge.

He’s been in London with an iPhone and a seemingly endless supply of batteries, enjoying off-beat destinations at the direction of his online audience.

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GetJar Gold gives away premium Android apps

Independent app store GetJar has introduced a new scheme called GetJar Gold.

It enables users to download premium applications they’d have to pay up to $10 for on other app stores. Unlike other promotional offers, new premium apps are added to GetJar Gold every day and remain on the store.

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Three UK makes European complaint about mobile payment joint venture

The recently-formed mobile payment and mobile advertising partnership between Everything Everywhere, O2 and Vodafone is reportedly the subject of a legal complaint to the European Directorate General for Competition.

The joint venture, which was announced in June, didn’t include Three UK among its founders - although they said it was welcome to join.

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