The good people at OVGuide has created a mobile version of its online video directory here.
Folks, this mobile video directory is definitely worth checking out. I am told they will soon have search capabilities, which is the next logical step.
Be warned — it does include a section for adult videos, so don’t send this to your kids’ phones.
3 comments February 9th, 2010
Chinese online video firm Youku just launched a beta version of it’s mobile video site on Sunday. Coinciding with World Telecommunication Day 2009, the launch is occurring just as demand for online and mobile video shows signs of surging, and is taking advantage of China’s recent 3g network rollout.
Here’s what the firm had to say in a recent press release:
With the new mobile video portal, Youku formally enters the domain of (the) wireless Internet. On the front page of 3g.youku.com , users will find editors’ recommendations for the latest long-form, professionally-produced content as well as shorter user-generated video. The front page will also offer easy navigation to five video channels, including current topics, user-generated content, music, sports, and humor. The mobile portal’s browsing and watching experiences have been optimized for China’s mobile phone users.
The timing could not be better, so we’ll see what’s in store for Youku’s mobile video efforts.
Add comment May 18th, 2009
That’s right. The most often talked about iPhone feature, visual voicemail, is now available for any Windows Mobile phone. But that’s just the beginning.
Dashwire has created an application for Windows Mobile phones that lets you manage your phone’s content (address book, text messages, photos, videos, etc.) from an online dashboard. This tool can be extremely useful for backing up your address book and other mobile content before switching wireless carriers.
The app is currently available on Windows Mobile 5.0 and 6.0, and rumor has it they are working on versions for the Blackberry and Symbian Series 60 devices as well.
Dashwire has received several awards for their innovative service, and you can check out their video here:
I’ve already heard from many folks that Dashwire has had a huge impact on how they use their phone, and I’m looking forward to using it myself.
Sign-Up here: https://dashwire.com/signup
3 comments August 18th, 2008
For those that may be unconvinced on the penetration of the mobile web and mobile applications, watch this video from the TechCrunch/August Capital Mobile Web Wars roundtable. You’ll walk away all geeked up, ready to develop apps for the iPhone and maybe even Google’s Android platform.
And for those that still carry around a Motorola Razr, listen to the guy from CrunchGear!
Read more about the event here.
Add comment August 1st, 2008
What if you could have one mobile website that displayed videos from all the major video sites on the Web?
That’s what TinyTube aims to be. And not only that, but you can do a quick search and all relevant videos are returned for your viewing pleasure (adult sites are not included by default).
The site does not host any videos itself. Rather, it serves as a proxy to other video sharing sites.
Here are the online video sites that TinyTube pulls from:
I checked out the “Most Videos Being Watched Right Now” on TinyTube, and caught this amazing Youtube video about a ball girl making an amazing catch. I’ve heard it’s real, but I’m somewhat doubtful. Can anyone confirm? Here’s the video:
Add comment June 27th, 2008
Have an iPhone but never bothered to set up your Yahoo! and Gmail accounts on it just yet? Take a look at this brief, yet informative video from Apple themselves on how to set your iPhone to access your web email on the go. Enjoy!
Hat-tip to JBass350z.
1 comment June 6th, 2008
Watching YouTube videos from your mobile browser? Of course you can. Here are the requirements, directly from the Google Mobile page.
Requirements: You must have a compatible web browser on your Mobile phone and access to the Internet. The YouTube application requires a phone that supports Java and streaming video capability. Please see our help center pages for more information. This service is free from YouTube but charges from your wireless service may apply depending on your plan.
Happy viewing!
Add comment March 10th, 2008
Last week I attended the Mobile Outlook 2008 round table breakfast in McLean, Virginia. The event included speakers from several area companies experiencing significant growth in the mobile industry:
SquareLoop
Provides patented location-based service (LBS) technology to enable targeted delivery of mobile communications.
Millenial Media
Offers mobile media solutions targeted specifically to the much sought-after 18-29 year old market (this company has a great story, by the way – check it out).
Mobilians International
Enables online payments with your mobile phone.
Distributive Networks
Provides technology to enable mobile promotions including text messaging campaigns, mobile coupons, and contests (named to Deloitte Technology Fast 500 in 2007).
Core Capital Partners
Venture Capital firm located in Washington, DC and focused on “disruptive, core technologies.”
The speakers clearly had their own opinions about the industry and where things are headed. Here are my take-aways from the event:
Do you agree? What else am I missing here?
Add comment February 15th, 2008
The gents at YouTube (or now Google) must have read our earlier post on why the YouTube on Verizon deal was a joke.
As they announced yesterday, YouTube has expanded its mobile offerings and vastly increased the number of handsets and carriers that support it.
Below is an excerpt from the press release:
Not only will users and partners have access to the largest mobile video catalog, they also will be able to personalize their experience. Users will now have access to features regularly used on YouTube, including their YouTube accounts, Favorites, Videos, Channels as well as the ability to directly upload from mobile devices and share videos instantly. Users also will now have the ability to rate and comment on videos directly from their mobile phones.
Hopefully this is a sign that these exclusive carrier deals that offer just a fraction of the content are a thing of the past. I like to think that our last post had a little something to do with it. Just maybe.
1 comment January 25th, 2008
In case you have not checked lately, there are a host of mobile sites and services that are making everyday life easier for thousands of people just like us. To highlight just a sample, I compiled the following list of 71 things you can do from your mobile phone.
I wanted to make this interactive, so I temporarily left the links off of a few items. Why? So that we can learn from you and everyone else out there. If you have recommendations for what mobile sites or tools to use to accomplish any of the items below, leave a comment to this post and share your knowledge. After February 9, ten of the highest quality commenters will be sent a free MobileMammoth t-shirt, AND I will add the links to the remaining items in the list.
Happy mobile browsing…
I hope you are able to find at least a few gems here that make your life a little easier. I worked on this list for a while, so hopefully all the links are still active!
As always, get your daily mobile website right here.
7 comments January 24th, 2008
