Android – Iphone – Applications

MeeGo is a Linux-based open source operating system project announced at Mobile World Congress in February 2010 through a partnership between Intel and Nokia. Ari Jaaksi, a VP of Nokia MeeGo has resigned this past week. Ari’s departure from MeeGo will not affect the rollout schedule for MeeGo’s first device at the end of 2010. Ari’s resignation follows the recent departure of former Nokia CEO Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo and Anssi Vanjoki. [Engadget]

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Skype is now available on the Android Market. You can download the Skype application on Android devices by visiting skype.com/m. You can make free Skype-to-Skype calls using the new Android application. You can also send and receive IMs for free. It doesn’t matter if you are on WiFi or 3G.

To make phone calls abroad, dial the number in Skype and enter the Skype Credit number. You can also make unlimited calls with a subscription. If you already use Skype on a computer, you will see your full contact list when signing into the Android application.

[Skype Blog]

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WebFilings is a private financial reporting company that develops a cloud-based solution for meeting SEC reporting requirements. WebFilings has raised $12.5 million in Series B private placement of equity securities to new and existing investors. WebFilings raised a total of $24 million.

“Our ability to secure this funding, and to actually have the round come in oversubscribed, is recognition by our investors that the WebFilings solution has been well received and is bringing real value to our customers,” stated WebFilings CEO Matt Rizai. “We are the fastest growing company in our market space, providing what the industry has recognized as the best of breed solution.”

WebFilings simplifies the filing of SEC reports including the mandated XBRL reporting processes. Some of WebFilings customers include United Airlines, First Solar Inc., and Black Hills Corporation.

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Andy Samberg of Saturday Night Live created a sketch that mocks iPhone application advertisements that appear at the beginning of downloaded apps. In this sketch, Samberg tried to use a 911 application when burglars entered his house in the middle of the night. He accidentally sent movie tickets to “Rescue Dogs 3D” to everyone on his contact list. Check out the video below:

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