Compelling content, multiple application types, social networking, mobile advertising and mobile broadcasting services are some of the developments that influence the mobile video services market. New analysis from Frost & Sullivan, US Mobile Video Services Markets, finds that premium revenues from mobile video content services estimates to reach $1.62 billion in 2011. If you are interested in a virtual brochure, then send an e-mail to Mireya Castilla, Corporate Communications, with your full name, company name, title, telephone number, city, state, country and e-mail address. Upon receipt of the above information, an overview will be sent to you by e-mail.

GyPSii the leading geo-location and social networking platform and service for mobile phones and other Internet-connected devices, confirmed that the Symbian version of the GyPSii application has been accredited by Nokia for its N95 and 6110 Navigator mobile phones. GyPSii combines - in a web-based application - a social networking platform, location-based news and services such as search and friend-finder, and user generated content-creation and sharing.

MobilePeople has announced the launch of its mobile map solution liquid MAPs developed especially for the needs of directory publishers, directory enquiry services and media companies. The new application differs from many other mobile maps currently on the market in that it utilises Scaleable Vector Graphics (SVG) embedded in a Java environment. This means that mobile interactive maps are now finally available to the mass market as Java runs on the vast majority of handsets currently in use. It also means a faster and better defined map for the consumer, while there are enhanced opportunities for monetisation, thanks to integrated advertising, for the publisher.

011 Mobile provides easy access to cellular products and services in McCarran International Airport. A customer can select a cell phone that activates as it dispenses. Each 011 Mobile handset is customized with an International calling feature, which allows the customer to get the same rate for an international call as they would get from a landline. For example, a customer can place a call to London for as little as 1.5 cents per minute. International Travelers can also purchase 011 SIM cards for their existing phones to take advantage of the discounted rates. 011 Mobile phones and SIMS can be purchased from the automated vending center located in Terminal 2 of the McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas, as of October 31, 2007.

Your next laptop could have a continuous power battery that lasts for 30 years without a single recharge thanks to work being funded by the US Air Force Research Laboratory. The breakthrough betavoltaic power cells are constructed from semiconductors and use radioisotopes as the energy source. As the radioactive material decays it emits beta particles that transform into electric power capable of fueling an electrical device like a laptop for years.

The number of mobile users with access to broadband services is increasing rapidly as operators upgrade their 3G networks with HSPA technology and roll out an array of advanced 3G handsets. Operators in Asia, Europe, North America and Australia are all reporting a surge in uptake of HSPA devices capable of accessing the Internet and other multimedia services at broadband speeds, typically ranging from 500 kilobits per second to three megabits per second.

Robert Osann, an independent consultant and veteran of five venture-backed startups, announced the consignment of Lot 38, comprised of US Patent No 7,092,735 relating to video-voice messaging for cell phones. The lot will be offered at The Ocean Tomo Fall 2007 Live IP Auction on October 25th at the Palmer House Hilton in Chicago. The patent, entitled “Video voicemail solution for wireless communication devices,” was filed on March 22, 2002. It describes a solution for cellular phone systems where video clips and hi-res images are injected into the voice stream creating a "video-voice" call.

Macally, a world-class designer and manufacturer of next-generation mobile and in-home electronics, announced the release of its BTCUP, a full-channel FM transmitter with a clever cup holder design that lets customer enjoy their iPod in the car. It also features integrated Bluetooth hands-free functionality to connect with Bluetooth-equipped mobile devices. "The Macally BTCUP will appeal to anyone who has ever tried to connect their iPod to their car audio system and then searched for a way to make it securely stay put," said Andrew Saldana, vice president, sales and marketing, Macally.

The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA) announced the launch of its MFA Mobile program - the first of its kind in the United States. Developed by Hill Holliday, MFA Mobile allows users to wirelessly download Museum masterpieces to cell phones and other mobile devices. Through MFA Mobile, users are able to personalize a mobile device with works of art from the Museum’s extensive collection of art, ranging from a Claude Monet water lily or Edward Hopper lighthouse to an Egyptian sculpture or African mask.

Ever since the introduction of home computers in the late 1970s, the world has eagerly seized almost every computer-related technology that has been launched. Apple's iPhone is no exception. Introduced at the beginning of 2007, it immediately became one of the most popular electronic devices in recent history. It offers not only cell-phone capability with text messaging, but a way to listen to music, watch videos and movies, and play games. With just the touch of a button you can acquire any and all of these media. The cellular phone is no longer just a phone, but a multimedia device with remarkable capabilities.