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SEPTEMBER 28, 2010

San Diego-based Verve Wireless , the developer of mobile publishing tools for the Associated Press, McClatchy, Belo Interactive, and other publishers, said this morning that it has raised $7M more in additional funding. The company says its mobile news app served up 150 million mobile news pages in July.

News 154

News Mobile Press San Diego 154

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JANUARY 7, 2015

In the last few years, Southern California has been a key market in launching mobile applications and services, due to a huge, mobile-savvy consumer population. So, it''s no surprise that the area--specifically, San Diego--was chosen for the pilot launch of a new service from eBay, called Close5 (www.close5.com),

San Diego 100

San Diego Mobile Marketing Sites 100

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NOVEMBER 12, 2009

San Diego-based VMIX , which provides an online service for managing online video for publishers, said today that it is in a strategic partnership with Qik, a provider of mobile live streaming services. Tags: vmix video streaming mobile. Financial details of the partnership were not disclosed. READ MORE>>.

Mobile 133

Mobile San Diego Platform Customer 133

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JULY 18, 2013

San Diego-based Yapert said this morning that it has raised $1.2M in a seed funding round, for its interactive mobile magazine. The company said it will use the funding for continued platform expansion and sales and marketing. music entertainment brand celebrity publishing content capital venture magazine mobile yapert'

Mobile 133

Mobile Tech Coast Angels Pasadena Angels Seed Funding 133

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OCTOBER 26, 2017

Santa Clara- and San Diego-based ServiceNow said on Wednesday that it has acquired San Mateo-based SkyGiraffe , a developer of a mobile software development platform. ServiceNow said the buy will help its customers easily deliver "consumer-like" mobile experiences for applications build on its Now Platform.

San Diego 164

San Diego Software Development Platform Mobile 164

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2012

Tuesday, September 11, 2012 -- Mobility: Exceeding Your Customers? San Diego Software Industry Council. 1 in 4 mobile apps are downloaded but never used again. Expectations. They provide little to no value to the user. And yet developers spend countless hours and dollars to create those apps.

Mobile 124

Mobile Customer Custom San Diego 124

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AUGUST 27, 2018

However, the company's technology team, Walmart Labs (www.walmartlabs.com)--which said this month that it is planning on major growth in San Diego is responsible for the company's key supply chain technology, online e-commerce site, and much more. What exactly does Walmart Labs work on in San Diego?

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San Diego Southern California Technology Artificial Inteligence 100

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DECEMBER 5, 2011

San Diego-based Qualcomm announced this morning that it has created a new, wholly owned subsidiary called Qualcomm Life , which will focus on wireless solutions for the medical devices market. The service will help medical device manufacturers connect their devices wirelessly via mobile phones, cell connections, and other technology.

Funding 210

Funding San Diego Venture Capital Invest 210

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MARCH 1, 2010

San Diego-based Verve Wireless , the developer of the Associate Press's mobile phone applications, may benefit from the AP's announcement last week of a new business unit specifically targeted at taking advantage of the Apple iPad. Tags: verve wireless mobile phone ipad apple. READ MORE>>.

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News San Diego Press Mobile 174

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APRIL 12, 2010

San Diego-based Trapster , which operates a service for sharing speed trap locations, said today it has reached 5 million users. The firm also has apps for the iPhone, Blackberry, Nokia, Windows Mobile, Garmin, and TomTom. Tags: trapster speed trap light camera traffic police mobile.

San Diego 159

San Diego Mobile Platform Services 159

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JULY 2, 2010

San Diego-based Qualcomm is hoping this week that the newly developing field of augmented reality--the layering of software and the real world via mobile phones and computers--will help bolster use of its products, and has released both a software development kit and announced a new research center around the field. READ MORE>>.

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Research San Diego Mobile Software Development 200

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AUGUST 27, 2018

However, the company's technology team, Walmart Labs (www.walmartlabs.com)--which said this month that it is planning on major growth in San Diego is responsible for the company's key supply chain technology, online e-commerce site, and much more. What exactly does Walmart Labs work on in San Diego?

San Diego 100

San Diego Southern California Technology Artificial Inteligence 100

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JANUARY 7, 2013

San Diego-based PatientSafe Solutions , a developer of mobile platforms used for running healthcare operations and accessing patient data, said today that it has raised $20M in a Series C funding round.

San Diego 173

San Diego Mobile Platform Funding 173

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MARCH 21, 2019

San Diego-based Bitmo , a startup developing a mobile gifting and payment app, has raised $3M in a seed funding round, the company said on Thursday afternoon. According to the company, its mobile gifting software allows users to gift from a mobile wallet, split and exchange card values from store gifts cards, and more.

Mobile 113

Mobile Southern California Seed Funding San Diego 113

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MAY 6, 2010

San Diego-based Novatel Wireless said today that it has selected PocketGear to power a new, application store for its MiFi mobile hotspot device. PocketGear operates a mobile application storefront for multiple platforms, and also powers application stores for a number of a large number of mobile operators.

San Diego 157

San Diego Mobile Platform Technology 157

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OCTOBER 4, 2010

San Diego-based Qualcomm said this morning that it has released a new, augmented reality (AR) software development kit for Android smartphones. Qualcomm said that so far, Mattel, the toy manufacturer, has used its platform as part of the product Rock 'Em Sock 'Em, and that it has also signed Ogmento, Inc., READ MORE>>.

Software Development 181

Software Development San Diego Software Mobile 181

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NOVEMBER 15, 2012

San Diego-based Qualcomm said it is taking on the capability of providing precise, indoor positioning with the release of a new platform. As part of the release of the new platform, Qualcomm also said it is working with Cisco on the indoor location technology, with ties into Cisco's enterprise wireless products.

San Diego 159

San Diego Platform Mobile Networking 159

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MAY 19, 2014

San Diego-based SweetLabs , the app install platform developer headed by Darrius Thompson, said last week that it has launched a new app install platform aimed at Android devices. SweetLabs said its new App Install Platform is targeted at Android and Windows device manufacturers, to replace their old app, preload model.

San Diego 147

San Diego Platform Google Mobile 147

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NOVEMBER 28, 2012

Andrew Connell is the CEO of DinnerDate.com , a startup which has been in beta in San Diego for the last few months, and is just now expanding out to new markets. At Nokia, I was building relationships with consumer front ends, and prior to that, I worked with big mobile carriers. Andrew Connell: It was fortuitous.

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San Diego Hollywood Mobile eHarmony 264

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DECEMBER 1, 2011

San Diego-based Active Network reported this morning that its RTP unit, the provider of ski resort and park information software, has launched a new mobile app platform called LiveInfo. The firm said the mobile app platform allows resorts, parks, and attractions to create their own, custom branded iPhone and Android apps.

Activity 140

Activity Networking San Diego Mobile 140

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APRIL 16, 2013

San Diego-based wireless module provider Novatel Wireless said this morning that one of its products, its MT 3050 device, has been selected by a Portuguese systems integrator, Quatenus. According to Novatel, the device is being integrated into an application platform for Optimus, one of Portugal''s largest mobile operators.

San Diego 157

San Diego Design Platform Mobile 157

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APRIL 27, 2011

San Diego-based Qualcomm has released a platform for developing augmented reality (AR) software for Android, the firm announced this morning. The firm said the software, available via its beta program, allows users to build, market, and distribute applications based on its Qualcomm AR platform.

Software 191

Software San Diego Platform Media 191

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JANUARY 8, 2014

In what looks to be a full circle, San Diego-based SweetLabs said it is bringing its app recommendation and discovery platform, Pokki, to Android and other operating systems. Pokki was originally launched as a way to provide a mobile app-like experience on the desktop. READ MORE>>.

San Diego 138

San Diego Mobile Platform Google 138

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AUGUST 31, 2010

San Diego-based VMIX , the developer of online video management software, announced today that it has added a new Wi-Fi switching capability to the firm's video software development kit. Tags: vmix wifi switching video mobile ipad iphone android software.

San Diego 154

San Diego Software Development Mobile Software 154

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JULY 1, 2010

San Diego-based VMIX , which provides an online video publishing platform, said this morning that it has released a new software development kit. According to the firm, the new SDK makes it easier for developers to integrate video into mobile applications for Apple's iPad and iPhone, as well as other devices.

Sample 154

Sample San Diego Google Software Development 154

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JUNE 28, 2011

San Diego-based SweetLabs , the firm formerly known as OpenCandy, is taking on the mobile app model, and applying it to the desktop. The firm said today that it has launched a beta of Pokki , a platform which lets web developers create desktop apps, using languages such as HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript.

JavaScript 157

JavaScript Journal San Diego Web Development 157

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DECEMBER 9, 2009

San Diego-based Transaction Wireless , a developer of mobile gift card and other mobile marketing products, announced this morning that it has raised an additional $2M in funding. Transaction Wireless develops a stored value, gift card platform which allows users to purchase products using their mobile phones.

Mission Ventures 133

Mission Ventures San Diego Mobile Venture Capital 133

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APRIL 19, 2010

San Diego-based Sotera Wireless , a developer of patient monitoring technology, announced Monday afternoon that it has raised $10.75M in a strategic investment round. According to the firm, the new funding will go towards commercializing its vital signs monitoring platform, ViSi Mobile. READ MORE>>.

San Diego 145

San Diego Venture Capital Platform Mobile 145

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JULY 2, 2014

San Diego-based Qualcomm said Wednesday afternoon that it has acquired Wilocity , a developer of 60 Ghz wireless chipsets. According to Qualcomm, it will use the buy to bolster its technology and use of 60 Ghz wireless for the mobile, computing, and networking market. Wilocity develops chipsets for the 802.11ad standard (WiGig).

San Diego 147

San Diego Acquisition Platform Content 147

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JULY 19, 2012

San Diego-based Independa , the developer of electronic devices and services to help encourage independent living among the elderly, said yesterday that it has integrated an urgent response system from fellow San Diego firm GreatCall into its wireless monitoring platform. READ MORE>>.

San Diego 133

San Diego Platform Mobile Help 133

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AUGUST 2, 2013

How do you keep up with everything that''s happening with your favorite interests, brands, and personalities on your mobile phone? Yapert raised a funding round a few weeks ago from the Tech Coast Angels, Desert Angeles, and Pasadena Angels for its mobile apps, which consolidates news and information about your favorite interests.

Mobile 159

Mobile Startup Entertainment Tech Coast Angels 159

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JANUARY 11, 2012

HipGeo said its new app is a "complete redesign" of its platform, and is aimed at letting mobile phone users post text, places, and photos of their travels. READ MORE>>.

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Blogging eHarmony Seed Funding Journal 154

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AUGUST 6, 2012

San Diego-based Qualcomm said this morning that it has named Anand Chandrasekher as its new Chief Marketing Officer. Chandrasekher joins the company from Intel, where he was Vice President, General Manager for that firm's Ultra Mobility Group, which manages Intel's Atom processor family. READ MORE>>.

Marketing 133

Marketing San Diego Platform Mobile 133

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JULY 29, 2010

San Diego-based VMIX , which develops an online platform for managing and publishing Internet video, said today that it has extended its Mobile Video SDK to support Android. The firm released its mobile video SDK at the beginning of the month, but only with Apple iPad and iPhone support.

San Diego 133

San Diego Mobile Platform Help 133

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AUGUST 10, 2020

San Diego-based GoSite , which develops an online platform to help small businesses put up online and mobile websites, has raised $16M in a funding round, the company announced this morning. Longley Capital is also based in San Diego. Longley Capital is also based in San Diego. READ MORE>>.

San Diego 113

San Diego SaaS Mobile Platform 113

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JULY 28, 2014

San Diego-based streaming music and radio company Slacker was one of the companies rolling out a new, Amazon Fire Phone app last week, as Amazon.com launched its own smartphone on AT&T. slacker radio amazon fire phone mobile smartphone music streaming' The new app is free. a month and $9.99 READ MORE>>.

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News San Diego Mobile Content 149

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MAY 6, 2013

San Diego-based Novatel Wireless , the developer of the popular MiFi mobile hotspot device, is targeting the M2M and fleet management market with its technology.

Marketing 153

Marketing San Diego Platform Mobile 153