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The Editor Glenn Letham Hello from the Spatial Media LBSzone... Wow... we go 7 days between publishing a newsletter and the industry gets turned upside-down... well, not totally, but there has indeed been some exciting developments. Case in point, Google and the OpenSocial movement. Obviously this is very significant to those of you considering application development for the mobile social networking space - in case you hadn't noticed this is a HUGE growth area and we're already seeing amazingly creative applications coming out almost daily. Just this week I've really picked up my use of Jaiku, and utterz... both enable me to do some cool things with my mobile (anytime, anywhere) and also take advantage of positioning. Even more recently I added Earthcomber to my mobile deck. This app available from the Nokia content download client (this comes embedded on most new devices) provides location-aware search and yields some excellent results. Speaking of local search, I found another great app just yesterday in Boopsie. Indeed the name is a bit, well, goofy, however, the app is way cool. Once again local search results are provided but the kicker here is that the app provides a gateway to common search results accessible by only a couple of clicks or keystrokes... very nice. Finally, we can't leave off without mention of Android. No doubt you've heard about the effort of Google and friends to bring about an open development environment for mobiles. The development of Android will be driven through the Open Handset Alliance by providing developers a new level of openness that enables them to work more collaboratively, Android will accelerate the pace at which new and compelling mobile services are made available to consumers - according to Google. Where will this go? Well, that will be answered in a few months once developers have had a chance to start developing with SDKs which are set to be opened up next week on Nov 12. The final piece to this puzzle may play out early next year when the next wireless spectrum auction takes place - recall Google is expected to pony up some cash for a piece of the wireless spectrum. A great read on Google's plans can be found in the NY Times article - the author notes the following: "The technology is expected to provide cellular handset manufacturers and wireless operators with capabilities that match and potentially surpass those using smartphone software made by Apple, Microsoft, Nokia, Palm, Research in Motion and others." I guess we'll see about that. It is interesting to note that Nokia is absent in the list of partners... no surprise since they dominate the smartphone marketplace with devices that use the popular and open Symbian S60 platform (more than 24 million symbian smartphones shipped in Q3 07!) - this should indeed be fun to watch unravel! PS: Don't forget about deCarta's devCON'07, next week in San Jose, CA.


Boopsie makes it simple and fast to find things, like the closest Starbucks - I'd love to see a mobile app like this that will detect that I have Gogole Maps mobile loaded on my handset and then places my search on the map so I can get routing and directions... that's what I want! Sounds like a job for Android!

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RECENT LBSZONE FEATURES & Top NEWS

You'll find regular feature articles, commentary, application spotlights, developer zone tips and other original feature content at LBSzone. We're also open to your article submissions so if you have an LBS focused paper, solution, case study, or other article feel free to contact us and send us your submission - info@lbszone.com is open 24/7 around the Globe!
On the floor at CTIA Wireless IT & Entertainment 2007 - At the recent CTIA fall gig I had several hours to browse the floor, checking out the latest applications, devices, services, and enabling technologies. The following are a few of the announcements and demos that got my attention. Some Hot topics this year include: GPS-aware devices, social networking, security, mobile TV, device convergence, open systems, and location!

Google Leads OHA - Android, the first truly open and comprehensive platform for mobile devices Google Inc., T-Mobile, HTC, Qualcomm, Motorola and others have collaborated on the development of Android through the Open Handset Alliance, a multinational alliance of technology and mobile industry leaders. Developers will have complete access to handset capabilities and tools that will enable them to build more compelling and user-friendly services, bringing the Internet developer model to the mobile space.

NAVTEQ Global LBS Challenge(R) Launches in Asia-Pacific Region Registration opened October 29, 2007 and marks the first time a dedicated Global LBS Challenge competition will be conducted for the APAC region.

 
The 2008 NAVTEQ Global LBS Challenge

Eight previous NAVTEQ Global LBS Challenge(R) participants have received venture capital funding and nine past LBS Challenge winners have launched commercial applications on major wireless carriers.

Register your non-commercial LBS application in the 2008 NAVTEQ Global LBS Challenge in one of three regions: Americas, Europe-Middle East-Africa (EMEA) or Asia-Pacific(APAC). This could be your year.

Dream. Develop. Win
  

LBSzone NEWS & INDUSTRY ANNOUNCEMENTS

  • NAVTEQ Global LBS Challenge(R) Launches in Asia-Pacific Region
  • Android SDK coming November 12, 2007 - there is no gPhone
  • NemeriX and Axonn provide technology platform for world’s first satellite messenger
  • New Management Team Members To Fulfill Enterprise Strategy
  • Berg Insight says PND shipments will reach 53 million units in 2012
  • Boopsie Pioneers “Smart” Mobile Search - New Product Transforms Search Into Find
  • Google Android Operating System Will Gain 2 Percent Global Smartphone Share in 2008
  • Coach-Net Focuses on Safety, Deploys deCarta Mapping Technology for Enhanced Service to Customers
  • Visto Announces Availability of Visto Mobile for Apple iPhone
  • Telecom Map Data – Now Available With Flexible Licensing
  • Seeker Wireless Launch Revenue Cannibalisation Calculator for Telecoms Operators
  • Connectbeam Announces Release of Social Computing Appliance 2.0
  • Google Leads OHA - Android, the first truly open and comprehensive platform for mobile devices
  • SanDisk microSDHC 8GB SDSDQR-8192 - Loads of Storage for that Nokia N95
  • Gofresh: Mobile Advertising Goes Social at Ad:Tech, NYC
  • AnchorFree Launches Advertising Network for Reaching Consumers at Hotspot Locations
  • GPS Chip Market Driven by Integration into Mobile Devices Reports In-Stat
  • Fujitsu to launch IDB-1394-Compliant Devices Featuring Embedded Multimedia Functions
  • Final countdown for Nokia Mobile Rules! competition submissions
  • Facebook Announces fbFund - $10 million in capital
  • Share Facebook photos by phone - 3Guppies enables fast, instant social media sharing
  • Plusmo, helping moblize your content - the web to go
  • Cortado to Present Mobile Business Trends at the Cortado Summit 2008
  • MOTO Q Goes Global with AT&T-Powered Smart Device from Motorola
  • SPOT – The World’s First Satellite Messenger Now Shipping
  • Tele Atlas Furthers Commitment to Asia Pacific Region with Mobile Mapping Technology
  • Tele Atlas to Establish Operations in South Africa
  • itsmy.com’s Mobile Mash Up Connects 3.1 Million Mobile Content Items
  • Track vacation route with GPS from mobile devices
  • V7 Launches New Portable Navigation Devices

  • Editor's LBS Quote of the week... As a leading provider of GPS-enabled location technology for the mainstream mobile markets, SiRF is extremely pleased to be a founding member of the Open Handset Alliance. With the emergence of geo search and navigation as key enablers, an open platform like Android can significantly accelerate the development and deployment of location-aware applications, content and services. We believe our development efforts in conjunction with the innovative Android platform and our continued investment in leading-edge technology and location ecosystem will further our vision of bringing the benefits of location technology to billions of users worldwide." -- Kanwar Chadha, Founder and Vice President of Marketing, SiRF Technology.

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    EVENT UPDATES

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    Mobile Monday (Philly) to tackle location-aware mobile applications - Mobile Monday Mid-Atlantic hosts panel on white hot mobile location based services (LBS) market on November 19th. To learn more about Mobile Monday’s Mid-Atlantic chapter and to RSVP (seating is limited) to the event, please visit www.momo-ma.com.

    The Navteq LBS Challenge
    Develop... Dream... Win... this year's North American and European challenges have kicked off. APAC Registration Opens October 29. Thinking about entering but need an LBS Platform?? Check out the Autodesk Location Services Developer Program

    deCarta devCON'07
    deCarta is pleased to host its third annual devCON November 13th - 15th, 2007 at the Dolce Hayes Mansion in San Jose, CA

    Attendee Choice Awards 2008
    Three consumer LBS application developers will be chosen to showcase their solution in the Tele Atlas booth at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2008, with live SMS voting on which applications the attendees like best.. Submit your application for the Tele Atlas Innovators Series Attendee Choice Awards 2008 contest.

    Forum Nokia Tech Days 2007
    Join Forum Nokia in Miami for an intensive, two-day developer conference focusing on emerging technologies and new channel opportunities. October 10-11, Miami, Florida and November 13-14, Palo Alto, California

    130 of the world’s greatest maps
    A cool event for those of you lucky enough to be near Chicago... Maps: Finding Our Place in the World, is part of The Festival of Maps Chicago. The Festival of Maps Chicago is a citywide celebration, made up of more than 30 cultural and scientific institutions, dedicated to exploring and understanding the discoveries and history of wayfinding across time, space, and cultures. November 2, 2007 — January 27, 2008

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    Recent notes from the AnyGeo Blog & The Glenn 95 Blog

  • Boopsie - smart, local search and even facebook access from any mobile
  • GeoPDF Maps of California Wild Fires available
  • OpenSocial and the movement towards open APIs
  • Google Goes Open With Lead in Open Hanset Alliance - Enter Android - no gPhone but thousands of gPhones!
  • Yahoo! fireagle (Alpha) share your location with friends



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