Mobile Internet

With H.U.I. ONE launches an offensive against the fixed-line internet

admin — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 13:27:49 +0000

First mobile broadband at fixed-line prices |Most modern Austrian network with ADSL speed |Communities of more than 5,000 inhabitants are already supplied with HSDPAto media

09.03.2007 -- H.U.I. stands for fast as hell, ultra-easy internet and with the most modern and easiest access to the World Wide Web intends to challenge the Austrian internet market dominated by the fixed line to date. H.U.I. convinces with its first rate cost-performance ratio, full cost control, ADSL speed and simple, transparent tariffs. H.U.I. customers can surf fast and mobile with a package volume of 1 GB at only 20 Euro per month - without any additional cost. In addition fast decision makers save the activation fee until 9 April. » read more »

Dialogue Develops Advanced Mobile Site Builder

admin — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 13:18:02 +0000

Dialogue Communications has today announced the launch of its new product - Mobile Site Builder - an application that enables global brands to build mobile internet sites and storefronts quickly and easily, which stand out in the competitive off portal market.

Mobile Site Builder (MSB) is the most advanced application for companies looking to enter the mobile market. It is a toolkit that allows companies to create their own professional mobile websites and storefronts, implement marketing subscription campaigns, run votes and competitions. It also comes with other impressive features such as refer a friend, click to call, an in-built payment mechanism for storefronts, bookmark capabilities and RSS feed options, along with many other marketing features.

MSB has a simple user interface and has been designed so that the user can just drag and drop text, images and other components onto the mobile screen so that you can easily design and view your mobile site and publish it within minutes. The MSB toolkit can be accessed through any internet web browser and the beauty of this application is that no technical knowledge or programming skills are required. » read more »

O2 And Vodafone Launch An Internet And Mobile Phone Payment System

admin — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 13:20:17 +0000

70 million banking customers can use the payment system

Düsseldorf/Munich, 25 January 2008 A new payment service that is being launched by O2 and Vodafone means secure online payments by mobile phone or PC from spring onwards. It delivers maximum payment security to over 70 million bank and mobile phone customers in Germany. The new payment system for home or mobile online payments isn't just available to Vodafone and O2 customers, but to all mobile phone network users.

People who shop online want a simple and secure method of payment that can be used in as many online shops as possible.

Lutz Schüler, Director Marketing & Sales at O2 Germany said, "The popularity of mobile internet is growing. Our payment system satisfies the requirements of this new trend. It enables the some 13 million Vodafone and O2 contract customers to make simple, fast and secure payments from their home PC or mobile phone." » read more »

3 Announces They Are The First Mobile Network Operator In The UK To Launch Version 2 Of Google Maps Application

admin — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 12:21:37 +0000

21 January 2008 -- 3 have today announced that they are the first mobile network operator in the UK to launch version 2 of the much-loved Google Maps application.

The new version of Google Maps, available only through a 3G network, will use your mobile phone connection to establish your location through GPS, and work out directions or find local services and business for you at the touch of a button.

The updated software will also:

* Integrate all your search results on one, easy to navigate page
* Give detailed directions for both walkers and drivers
* Provide a satellite view of all locations
* Display your internet KB usage in the corner of your screen
* Allow easy access to details of local business found in your search

The new application is now available on the majority of 3's wide range of handsets.

Source: 3

TeliaSonera Presents The Best Mobile Internet Services In The Nordic And Baltic Regions

admin — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 12:16:26 +0000

Winners of the 2007 SurfPort Awards

01/24/2008 -- At a gala celebration held last night in Stockholm, winners of the 2007 SurfPort Awards – the Nordic and Baltic region's best mobile content services for SurfPort – were announced. The winners were chosen from six different categories.

"Those of us on the jury had great fun, but an extremely difficult task selecting the 2007 winners," says Indra Åsander, Head of TeliaSonera's mobile content services for the European region. "It has been tremendously exciting to see so many excellent, creative ideas within the area of mobile content services," she says.

Best newcomer – the prize goes to the Norwegian bank, DNB.
During 2007, DNB Mobile Banking Services introduced a complete line of banking services designed for a mobile platform. By doing so, they proved that it is possible to provide these services in a way that is both safe and user friendly.

Best service for user-generated content – the prize goes to Moblogas Impartner from Lithuania. » read more »

Telefónica, Nokia Open the Door to Mobile Internet

admin — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 12:20:11 +0000

Landmark co-operation brings open access to services

October 09, 2007, London, UK -- Telefónica and Nokia today announced they are working together to accelerate the adoption of new Internet services on mobile devices by providing Telefónica customers with easy access to both Telefónica and Nokia Internet services. The collaboration includes areas such as menu customization, technology and billing co-operation.

As part of the collaboration, Nokia will customize the new Multimedia Menu to provide easy access to Telefónica services.. Similarly, Telefonica customers will be able to access all Nokia services through the Multimedia Menu. » read more »

Greece's Sports.comm Expand Existing Services Using Volantis Mobile Content Framework

admin — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 10:49:43 +0000

Guildford, UK, July 17, 2007 - Volantis, the worlds leading supplier of Intelligent Content Adaptation solutions for the Mobile Internet, today announced that Sports.Comm, Greece's innovative provider of sports and entertainment mobile services, have selected Volantis Framework™.

Launched in 2001, Sports.comm produces and provides to major mobile operators in Greece and Cyprus, end to end publishing services, video content, applications and services for a diverse range of clients (publishers, TV channels, organisations, etc). Sports.comm has created effective campaigns for clients such as NOVA, Renault, etc. Sports.comm is the service provider for UEFA Champions League in Vodafone Greece and Cyprus and also the exclusive partner in the sports section for WIND Greece.

Volantis will facilitate Sport.comms ambitious strategy for continued development of innovative mobile content services, in EU territory. » read more »

With H.U.I. ONE launches an offensive against the fixed-line internet

admin — Wed, 09 May 2007 12:34:02 +0000

At the end of 2006 the Austrian broadband market reached a penetration rate of 42 percent. To date a total of roughly 300,000 mobile data cards have been sold in Austria. Since 1.5 million Austrian homes do not have internet access yet and more than 600,000 still surf the internet via narrow band, there still is a huge growth potential. Apart from an investment of 260 million Eurp into the most modern HSDPA network of Austria, ONE has been offering three new H.U.I. tariff packages for the mobile internet since 23 February.

Mobile broadband at fixed-line prices with full cost control » read more »

Alltel Wireless first carrier to provide customers daily Web access option

admin — Thu, 03 May 2007 12:27:55 +0000

Alltel and Motricity introduce one-of-a-kind ‘Day Pass’ for mobile Web users

Alltel Wireless, America’s largest network, today with Motricity announced it now offers customers the ability to purchase a “Day Pass,” allowing exclusive access to the Internet via their phone on a daily basis, a first in the industry.

The new Day Pass option provides customers 24 hours of access to Internet-based content via Alltel’s Axcess Web service. Alltel customers with Web-capable handsets now have free and immediate access to a “basic” level of Axcess Web service. The basic service provides teaser information, such as snapshots of news, sports and weather, while browsing. As part of the basic service, customers can shop directly from their phone for ringbacks, ringtones and wallpaper, without any type of subscription or Day Pass required.

Customers wishing to utilize “premium” Axcess Web content on a trial or per-use basis, can purchase the Day Pass for $1.49 and receive 24-hour access to expanded content including games, news and sports information. » read more »

MobiTV and Intel® Collaborate to Offer Live TV to Notebook and Mobile Internet Device Users

admin — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 13:47:13 +0000

Two Market Leaders Kick-Off First Phase of Agreement at IDF

MobiTV, Inc., a leader in mobile and broadband television and music services, has announced a cooperation agreement with Intel Corporation. The two companies have agreed to work together to optimize the personal computing version of the MobiTV® service for use on Intel® Centrino® processor technology notebooks, Ultra Mobile Personal Computers (UMPCs) and Mobile Internet Devices (MID).

“We are pleased to announce this collaboration with Intel to deliver a live television service optimized for Intel Notebooks and the new category of Mobile Internet Devices,” said Ray DeRenzo, vice president of business development for MobiTV. “MobiTV and Intel will work with the OEMs to deliver a true out-of-the-box television experience.”

The MID is an exciting new category of devices offering consumers a unique mobile form factor, persistent Internet connectivity, and access to a rich and compelling set of personalized entertainment and productivity applications. » read more »

LG Electronics and Google Team Up to Enhance the Mobile Experience

admin — Fri, 30 Mar 2007 09:13:22 +0000

LG Electronics (LG), a worldwide provider of wireless handsets and accessories, and Google today announced a global collaboration to pre-install Google’s services on millions of LG mobile phones. Mobile users around the world will now be able to easily search for information, find locations, update blogs and manage email while on the move.

“Building on our efforts to set new standards for wireless handsets, we are excited to partner with Google to offer extra value to consumers with enhanced mobile Internet experiences,” said Mr. Paul Bae, Vice President of the Product Planning Team at LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company. “LG’s mobile devices, combined with Google, will provide consumers with easy access to their favorite Internet services even without a PC and make it easy for them to stay connected while in motion.” » read more »

Sprint Debuts Fixed Mobile Convergence Service: "Pivot"

admin — Fri, 30 Mar 2007 07:57:31 +0000

Available in 40 metropolitan areas this year, "Pivot" delivers value, convenience and access to comforts of home everywhere customers turn

Sprint Nextel Corporation (NYSE:S), Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA, CMCSK), Time Warner Cable (NYSE: TWC), Cox Communications and Advance/Newhouse Communications today launched the branding of "Pivot," the integrated service that gives consumers the ability to link their mobile phone service with their home digital phone, and certain high-speed internet services and digital cable services. Pivot combines powerful wireline and wireless networks to bring more useful capabilities to customers, such as one-button access to the Internet, home and wireless email and mobile TV. » read more »

The New Helio Ocean

admin — Fri, 30 Mar 2007 06:46:04 +0000

Dual-Slide Device Serves Up Definitive Mobile Experience in Uncompromising Form Factor

Introducing Ocean™, the world's first dual-slider combining a traditional numeric keypad and a separate full QWERTY keyboard in a single device.

Designed to be the ultimate social networking tool, Ocean merges Instant Messages, text messages, picture messages and emails from all the major portals, ISPs and even corporate Exchange servers, in one location.

A 3G media and content powerhouse, Ocean also delivers full over-the-air music downloads, video-on-demand, a high-resolution camera, an HTML browser, MySpace on Helio, GPS-enabled Google Maps™ for mobile, Buddy Beacon™ and much more. » read more »

Helio Ocean

RealNetworks And Nokia Make Wi-Fi Rhapsody A Reality With Nokia N800 Internet Tablet

admin — Thu, 29 Mar 2007 12:52:42 +0000

Rhapsody's Three Million Song Library Now Seamlessly Accessible from Any Wi-Fi Hot-Spot or Wireless Network Via Nokia N800

RealNetworks®, Inc. (NASDAQ: RNWK) and Nokia (NYSE:NOK), the world's largest handset manufacturer, announced that U.S. consumers can now enjoy mobile access to the award-winning Rhapsody® digital music service through the Nokia N800 Internet Tablet. This innovative collaboration gives Nokia N800 Internet Tablet users rapid access to Rhapsody's three million songs anywhere they have a Wi-Fi connection.

The new Rhapsody features are available to Nokia N800 Internet Tablet users beginning Tuesday, March 27, through a free software update, accessible via the device's Tableteer menu and also at www.nokiausa.com/n800. In addition to playback from Rhapsody's robust music catalog, this update will enable Nokia N800 Internet Tablet users to listen to customized Rhapsody playlists, stream hundreds of professionally programmed Internet radio channels and browse Rhapsody's critically acclaimed music editorial and album reviews. » read more »

Opera builds momentum on Windows Mobile devices

admin — Thu, 29 Mar 2007 12:43:21 +0000

Opera Software today announced the growing momentum for its Opera Mobile(TM) Web browser on devices running the Windows Mobile(R) operating system. Major manufacturers, such as HTC and Toshiba, are including Opera on their handsets to provide their customers with a superior mobile Internet experience. Meanwhile, end-users are eager for better browsing on their mobile phones, resulting in a download increase of more than 50 percent on Opera's website from February 2006 to February 2007.

Over the last few months the Opera browser has been selected for the following handsets running Windows Mobile:

* Motorola MOTO Q q9
* ASUS V1210 for Vodafone International and the VDA IV for Vodafone Germany
* T-Mobile Ameo
* Dopod U1000 (Asia)
* Toshiba G500 and G900

During the month of February 2007, there were 216,283 downloads of Opera's browser for Windows Mobile Smartphone and PocketPC editions, up from 142,502 in February 2006. The Opera browser for PocketPC on Windows Mobile 5.0 is the most popular download among Opera's Windows Mobile browser offerings. » read more »

Openwave Mobile Widget Solution To Drive Increased Personalization And Service Adoption

admin — Thu, 29 Mar 2007 12:42:09 +0000

New AJAX-based Mobile Widget Solution Simplifies Access to and Discovery of Personalized Content

Openwave Systems Inc. has announced the Openwave® Mobile Widget solution, designed to simplify access to and discovery of highly personalized content. The AJAX-based solution, based on the Openwave® MIDAS application development environment, enables compelling and highly relevant mobile widgets to be integrated directly into the mobile device's idle screen and run on diverse mobile platforms. » read more »

Action Engine Releases Brief on Emerging On-Device Portal Opportunity

admin — Thu, 29 Mar 2007 12:13:46 +0000

Action Engine Corporation announced that they have released a market brief to guide the growing number of media companies and mobile operators who are evaluating on-device portal (ODP) technology as the next step in their mobile strategies. The report provides a snapshot of the ODP market, describes the key components that should be evaluated when selecting an ODP vendor, and examines companies that are delivering and deploying ODP solutions today.

Scott G. Silk, president and CEO of Action Engine, stated, “As a veteran player that has deployed multiple ODP applications for media companies and mobile operators, Action Engine has enabled many companies to extend their mobile strategies beyond simple messaging and mobile Internet offerings. The ODP gives mobile users an ever-present, always usable portal into the company’s brand. Users don’t have to log on to access the portal. They can reach the company brand anytime they turn on their mobile devices. We have issued this analytical report to provide an overview of this growing market to support companies that are looking to make informed mobile investments.” » read more »

Bango 2Go gives brands the fast-track to the mobile web

admin — Thu, 29 Mar 2007 12:02:26 +0000

Eliminates the complexity and risk of launching a mobile web presence

Bango today introduced a new service, called Bango 2Go, which is a simple, cost effective way for brands and content providers to launch a presence on the mobile web. The new service – the first of its kind in the world – takes the guesswork out of participating in what industry analysts call the next internet "gold rush."

"Brands recognize the power and reach of the mobile web but have had trouble navigating the complex landscape of the mobile world," said Ray Anderson, CEO of Bango. "With Bango 2Go brands are up-and-running in just one step."

Bango has streamlined the process by combining its powerful mobile web technology with a wide range of site development skills provided by its partners. With Bango 2Go, content providers and mainstream PC brands – large and small – get mobile website building, hosting, traffic generation, monitoring and a global payment service. Brands simply visit www.bango.com to get started and Bango manages the rest:

* Bango's leading partners, selected for their expertise, handle building and hosting the mobile websites. » read more »

O2 UK Expands Partnership With Critical Path

admin — Wed, 21 Mar 2007 11:58:36 +0000

Deploys Memova Platform for Converged Services; Memova Enables O2 UK to Bridge the Gap Between Mobile and the Internet

Messaging software and services provider Critical Path, Inc. announced that it has expanded its partnership with leading operator O2 UK. As part of its initiative to deliver new converged messaging services to consumers, O2 has upgraded its messaging systems, deploying Critical Path's Memova(R) platform.

With a focus on delivering services that integrate mobile and the Internet, O2 needed a messaging platform that could provide a scalable, flexible, consumer-oriented foundation for converged services. Memova enables a variety of converged services for consumers, including mobile email, advanced multimedia messaging and communications, and integrated access to personal information and content. These services simplify and unify the consumer experience across both mobile and fixed-line connections. » read more »

Vodafone Announces New Flat-Rate Data Roaming Tariff

admin — Mon, 19 Mar 2007 11:34:48 +0000

Vodafone continues to lead the mobile industry in reducing the cost of roaming in Europe

Vodafone announced that customers in Europe will be able to surf the internet, check e-mail and access their business network when roaming abroad for a flat rate fee of only €12 for every day of use. The tariff will be available to Vodafone customers with mobile-enabled laptops from 1 July 2007 and will significantly lower the cost of data roaming for business customers and consumers alike.

This move is the latest development in Vodafone’s drive to simplify roaming prices, making them more predictable and understandable for customers. The initiative draws upon two years’ experience of the voice roaming tariff - Vodafone Passport - which has already attracted over 12m customers. Following the introduction of daily data tariffs in a number of Vodafone markets last year, Vodafone is now seeking to extend these benefits to customers throughout Europe who wish to use their laptops when travelling. » read more »

Vodafone Cuts Mobile Internet Roaming Rate By Almost Half To Domestic Level

admin — Mon, 19 Mar 2007 11:33:28 +0000

The cost of mobile data services in other countries is about to get a lot lower for Vodafone customers. Business executives and holidaymakers can look forward to CeBIT because, when it opens on 15 March 2007, Vodafone will be reducing the rates of its national and international WebSessions packages - which enable 24-hour mobile internet use without a contract or an additional basic fee - to EUR 14.95.

It now makes no difference whether customers use their notebooks to go online in the German Vodafone network, a foreign Vodafone network or a Vodafone partner network. They pay the same rate for mobile online services in foreign countries that they pay at home. That's an almost 50% price reduction that makes mobile internet via the wireless network far less expensive than many W-LAN hotspots. Vodafone customers in Germany who have booked a data option can also take advantage of the WebSessions package abroad. The number of roaming countries around the world where Vodafone WebSessions International can be used will increase to 32 in April 2007. » read more »

Chikka connects to the UK

admin — Mon, 19 Mar 2007 11:02:20 +0000

Manila-based Chikka.com, creators of the popular Internet gateway to texting mobile phones, announced its connectivity to all mobile network operators in the United Kingdom including Vodafone, O2, T-Mobile, Virgin, 3 and Orange. Chikka’s patented “unified account systems” will allow UK mobile users to to log-on to their PC-based IM using their mobile numbers to enjoy instant messaging whether on-line or on-the-go, all via simple SMS.

“Now anyone, anywhere in the world may send free text messages from our instant messenger (IM) to all mobile phones in the UK,” said Chito Bustamante, chief operating officer of Chikka Asia, Inc. “With our new connectivity to operators in the UK, Chikka is uniting hundreds of thousands of Filipinos in the UK with loved ones back home. But in the last years, we have also connected to operators in the US and in India. It is equally exciting to open mobile instant messaging between these countries and their migrant populations,” said Bustamante. » read more »

Bitstream Shows Off Mobile Browsing, Messaging, and Embedded Font Technology at CeBIT 2007

admin — Mon, 19 Mar 2007 11:00:10 +0000

Bitstream Inc. announced that it is showcasing the latest in mobile browsing, messaging and embedded font technology solutions at CeBIT 2007 in Hannover Germany.

Products highlighted during CeBIT include the ThunderHawk™ browser for mobile handsets, myMMS™, a creative mobile messaging application, and Bitstream core mobile technologies for rendering worldwide text in handsets, embedded devices, and mobile applications. These solutions provide leading mobile operators, device manufacturers, embedded system and application developers the tools to meet the challenging and changing needs of their markets including:

ThunderHawk

Built with Bitstream core mobile technology, ThunderHawk is the first browser to provide a consistent, full HTML browsing experience between mobile and desktop environments. ThunderHawk is the only browser that satisfies the key requirements for a positive user experience: the ability to find and read information quickly. » read more »

T-Mobile web'n'walk Users Get My Opera Community

admin — Thu, 15 Mar 2007 10:27:13 +0000

Opera Software today announced that T-Mobile is bringing a customized version of the My Opera Community to its web'n'walk users. By integrating the community into their product offering, T-Mobile allows its customers to take advantage of My Opera features such as photoblogging, photo albums and more, all from their web'n'walk powered phones.

T-Mobile's web'n'walk offering uses a customized version of Opera Mini that allows users to surf the Web from their mobile phones. Once online with Opera Mini, web'n'walk customers can access all of My Opera's features, as well as the T-Mobile group page and dedicated forums for web'n'walk users. My Opera gives T-Mobile users 300 MB of storage space on their personal pages, and once registered, users will automatically be added to the T-Mobile group. » read more »

MATERNA allows for a quick configuration of more than 200 mobile phone types

admin — Thu, 15 Mar 2007 10:25:00 +0000

Anny Way OTA-Server for more ease of use

MATERNA Information & Communications’ new Anny Way OTA-Server (Over-the-Air) puts an end to complicated and time consuming configurations of mobile phones. The telecommunications specialist has developed an internet portal which allows the user and the call center agent to configure the end device for WAP and GPRS settings.

The handling is as follows: the consumer visits a special web site, selects his network operator and the service he wants as well as the type of his mobile and queries the settings. The basis for this is a device portfolio with more than 200 devices, which is monthly extended by MATERNA’s Device Management by up to 10 new devices. With only a few mouse clicks and the entry of his mobile number, the customer receives an SMS that automatically configures his hardware. The service can be used immediately afterwards. » read more »

HTC and Yahoo! announce strategic mobile partnership

admin — Fri, 09 Mar 2007 15:16:29 +0000

Yahoo! Go for Mobile 2.0 to be delivered on a variety of HTC devices

Sunnyvale, Calif. and Taoyuan, Taiwan - March 7, 2007 - High Tech Computer (TAIEX: 2498; "HTC"), the world's leading provider of Microsoft® Windows Mobile®-based smart devices, and Yahoo! (Nasdaq: YHOO), a leading global Internet company, today announced a new strategic global partnership to preload and distribute Yahoo!'s industry leading services on millions of HTC devices.

Yahoo! services, including Yahoo! Go for Mobile 2.0 and Yahoo! Mail will come pre-loaded on many of HTC's smart devices. The recently launched Yahoo! oneSearch®, an entirely new search experience designed to give consumers instant answers on their mobile devices, will also be included.

"HTC is always seeking new ways to keep people connected to their community of friends and personalized content while mobile," said Peter Chou, chief executive officer of HTC. "With high resolution displays and breakthrough designs, HTC's products are the ideal platform for Yahoo! Go. We are pleased to offer users the ultimate Yahoo! Go experience on our innovative devices. » read more »

MySpace Mobile Gives Social Networking Addicts Their Fix

admin — Thu, 08 Mar 2007 13:49:12 +0000

Privacy and Performance Glitches May Postpone Subscription Success

Boston, MA - March 7, 2007 - According to the latest Strategy Analytics study, "MySpace Mobile Gives Social Networking Addicts Their Fix," MySpace users had positive impressions of MySpace Mobile usability and convenience, however, study participants showed concern for privacy protection and network performance inconsistencies.

A group of "MySpace fanatics" were chosen to test MySpace mobile on both Cingular and Helio in a week-long study during which they recorded usage patterns, along with positive and negative experiences.

According to Pamela De Luca, User Experience Research Analyst, "Although most participants thoroughly enjoyed accessing MySpace mobile while on the go or in the workplace, some were stunned to discover that Helio did not protect private profile accounts on the Helio MySpace mobile service. » read more »

Opera Mini accelerates the growth of the mobile Internet in Poland

admin — Wed, 07 Mar 2007 14:06:33 +0000

Oslo, Norway - March 1, 2007 -- Opera Software today announced that PTC/era, (Polska Telefonia Cyfrowa, Era and Heyah networks) the leading operator in Poland, is bringing mobile Web browsing to most of its users with the launch of the "blueconnect in your mobile" service. PTC/era will pre-install Opera Mini, the fast and easy-to-use mobile Web browser from Opera Software, on 13 high volume mobile phones. They will also make Opera Mini available as a free over-the-air download to nearly 200 other phone models. As a result, the significant part of mobile phone portfolio of PTC/Era is covered and supported by Opera Mini.

Opera Mini

Opera Mini enables Era's customers to browse all their favorite Web sites, including web mail, news and social sites from the mobile screen. In addition to the full Internet, users will be able to take advantage of their favorite mobile content and transaction services with Era Omnix. » read more »

Opera users create 1001 Widgets

admin — Wed, 07 Mar 2007 13:40:02 +0000

Oslo, Norway - March 6, 2007 -- Opera Software today announced another Widget milestone with the release of the 1001st Widget on widgets.opera.com. Opera users have created more than 1001 Widgets since the launch of Opera 9 last year.

Widgets are small and powerful Web applications that add unique and convenient functionality to browsing with Opera. Widgets improve and personalize the user's browsing experience, resulting in increased interest and usage for these powerful content sharing tools.

The 1001st Widget on widgets.opera.com was "The Visitors" Widget. Created by dantesoft, an active and long-time member of the My Opera community, this Widget uses site analytics from Hitslink to create visitor maps that bloggers can post on their sites.

"Widgets are a community-driven, grassroots movement," said Tatsuki Tomita, vice president of Opera Mini for Opera Software. "Hundreds of Web developers, like dantesoft, create Opera Widgets to showcase their skills at building fun, addictive and useful applications. By creating an Opera Widget, their work will be seen not only by those with PCs, but anyone running an Opera-powered device such as a mobile phone or even a TV." » read more »