September 18th, 2008 Comments(0)
Because we want to make your pages look better, Ringtonedeck presents the improved Ringtonedeck Widget.
The tricked out Ringtonedeck Widget allows all website and blog owners to have control of the widget’s look and feel- from its boarder, banner background, header and title text, widget background, as well as link and text color. Same as the first edition, website visitors may also request for a copy of the widget code, which they will use for integrating the widget in their sites.
What do you think?
Besides blogs and website widget, Ringtonedeck is also all over the most popular social network site, Facebook via its Facebook Application.
September 17th, 2008 Comments(0)
Let’s face it, mobile phone is now considered as man’s new best friend. Almost everybody can’t stand a day without checking on their inbox, to see if they got any SMS. The teens and tweens in particular, need to have their cellphones by their side anytime, anywhere.
Being one of the most popular gadgets in the market, don’t you wonder what motivated mobile consumers when they bought their handy phones?
A very interesting graph revealed interesting truth on what these buyers love about their current mobile unit. The top 3 mobile features are: the looks, the handy phone’s compact size, and the good camera. Surprisingly, the audio feature only comes fourth. It’s a surprise since there are tons of mobile downloads portal offering ringtones and wallpapers all over the net, as well as mobile music sites for full track download, suited for mobile phones.
With mobile phone companies launching new mobile features almost every month, are you already satisfied with your current cellphone’s features, or are you considering getting a new one?
September 16th, 2008 Comments(0)
Some movies made their mark because of powerful performances, great cinematography, and awesome movie effects. While several movie goers give credit to movie soundtracks for creating a spot in the minds, making it their favorite movie of all time. Thanks to the unforgettable soundtracks.
Some movies that had their fair share of cherished movie themes are:
- Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore’s “50 First Dates” , which featured UB40’s “Every Breath You Take”, 311’s “Love Song”, and “”True” by will.i.am & Fergie
- Armageddon’s “I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing” by Aerosmith and Chantal Kreviazuk’s own version of “Leaving on a Jet Plane”
- Bruce Springsteen’s “Secret Garden” from the movie, “Jerry Maguire”
- “Independent Women Part I” from all girl band Destiny’s Child for “Charlie’s Angels”
- Mandy Moore and Shane West’s “A Walk To Remember” songs such as “Cry” by Mandy Moore and Switchfoot’s “Dare You To Move”
Other timeless movie themes are songs from the following movies:
- “The Sound of Music”
- “Saturday Night Fever”
- “Cabaret”
- “School of Rock”
- Purple Rain
Given the list, how about you? What are your all time favorite movie theme?
September 11th, 2008 Comments(0)
When we say mobile phone, first three things immediately pop into a youngster’s mind- SMS, mobile downloads such as ringtones and wallpapers, and mobile games. On the other hand, when we say mobile phone to a parent, the first thing that comes into mind is that “it is harmful for children” since it keeps them away from school homework.
Just when every thought that using mobile phones and downloading mobile contents is harmful to our young audience, think again. Educational materials are starting to make waves in the mobile marketing industry. A good example is the National Geographic, which aims to offer informational mobile content to all mobile users.
National Geographic’s move of going mobile is a good indicator that mobile marketing, particularly the mobile downloads industry, is evolving in a positive way. Now both parents and youngsters alike will have a new view of mobile phones and what contents are in store for them.
September 04th, 2008 Comments(0)
The tweens and youngsters market has become one of the most influential factor in the mobile marketing industry, particularly in the mobile downloads area. Nowadays, mobile content store fronts are not just offering what these Gen-Yers want, but also what will benefit their parents and guardians.
To “go with the flow” as they say, mobile marketing teamed- up with famous entertainment and sports personalities for mobile ringtones, wallpapers, and wake-up calls to keep their main threshold’s interest.
Well-known teen heroine, Miley Cyrus (aka Hannah Montana) came up with get up call to help parents in waking their kids up every morning. Besides the tv celebrity, another teen super hero who teamed up with mobile marketing for the same mission is Amare Stoudemire of the Phoenix Suns.
While Miley and Amare opted for wake up calls, the world- renowned boxer also a Nike and No Fear endorser, Manny Pacquiao, opted for mobile ringtones to reach out to boxing fans across the US.
With the current mobile marketing trend, expect more A listers teaming up with mobile content providers.
August 25th, 2008 Comments(0)
Nowadays, everybody is learning the significance of mobile technology in their lives, which is not a surprise anymore. From school boys to big companies and organizations, everyone is experiencing the big influence of mobile phones on the way they view entertainment and making good business opportunities.
Let’s take for instance the music artists and record labels. Big names from the music industry are using mobile phones as an alternative distribution channel to sell more records and reach out to their fans. From Rock band legend Def Leppard to Country music big star Faith Hill, they are using mobile marketing through SMS campaigns and mobile downloads to keep the fire burning among followers.
Def Leppard’s mobile effort of providing Bluetooth and Wi-Fi content among supporters is the band’s answer to the futuristic approach of introducing new music to their fans and getting them involved on their artistic craft. On the other hand, Ms. Hill’s campaign is intended to promote her upcoming Christmas album.
Other big names that adopted the mobile phenomena are record producer slash songwriter slash RnB- HipHop-Rap sensation Timbaland and Pop music goddess Madonna who both released songs via mobile music distribution.
With these famous music icons adopting mobile campaigns, expect more names to be part of the mobile list in months to come.
August 20th, 2008 Comments(0)
Tons of “unique” mobile phone units and interesting cell phone gadgets have been featured on this blog for two simple reasons. First, to entertain readers by the phone maker’s creativity, and second, to inform you that the craziest mobile phone concept you have in mind is no longer an idea. But our list doesn’t end there. Presenting… the iron phone, the musical instruments that double as phones, and the solar-powered necktie.
The iron phone, literally is an iron shaped phone designed by UK based designer Vladimir Rachev. Instead of being curious with the designer’s motivation for coming up with such concept, isn’t it more exciting to find out how a person would use it? Will he keep the iron away from his cheek when answering a call from that phone? Just a thought!
Talking about wild imaginations, the iron phone is nothing to the au Design Project x Yamaha mobile phones. It answers to the idea of combining music with mobile phone technology together. These mobile phones can actually produce real music and function as a handy phone. For instance, the Band in My Pocket phone that features attention-grabbing element of having different musical instruments from trumpet to harmonica, while maintaining its mobile phone features.
Last but definitely not the least is this brilliant and fashionable invention, the solar-powered necktie. It looks like an ordinary necktie but it is made out of special cloth that allows busy business people charge their mobile phones anytime they want. A perfect combination of fashion and convenience.
With endless technological advancements and man’s resourcefulness, expect more of these device and gadgets in the market.
August 15th, 2008 Comments(0)
With tons of mobile manufacturers fighting over the market’s attention, industry players can’t help but think of ways and means to keep the buyers excited and continue patronizing their brand. To do this, cellphone companies collaborate with fashion icons, work with big music labels and artists, or go for long term advantage by integrating exclusive mobile content in their mobile units.
Samsung, Motorola, and LG opted to partner with the big names of the fashion industry to showcase fashion and functionality in their products. As for some mobile phone companies, they work with music icons and music labels to target specific audience — the artists’ followers, to promote their brand.
As for the rest who go for long term benefits, they work with content providers for mobile game applications, mobile ringtones, and other mobile downloads for exclusive and pre- installed mobile content for each mobile unit.
A healthy competition motivates cellphone companies to be more innovative in designing and developing new product. In order for the consumers to patronize their products, they should always offer something new, without sacrificing the looks, functionality, and the cost.
August 06th, 2008 Comments(0)
Ringtonedeck recently launched its own version of mobile downloads widget for mobile music aficionados maintaining blogs and websites. The Ringtonedeck Widget aims to provide mobile subscribers, who frequent websites and blogs, an alternative venue where they can download and subscribe to their favorite artists’ songs in its real tone and polyphonic version.
Integrating the Ringtone Widget in your page is very simple. Bloggers and website owners go to Ringtonedeck’s Widget page where they can select the type of mobile download they want to feature, the preferred mobile download category, and then customize the widget’s look by picking the color that blends well with their page. The widget page has a code generator that automatically displays the code, which they can then copy and paste into their blog sites and websites. The Ringtonedeck Widget also features mobile wallpaper downloads.
Ringtonedeck mobile ringtones and wallpapers are equally priced at USD 4.99 per month. Single-off purchases are USD 2.99 for real tone ringtones and USD 1.99 for both polyphonic tones and mobile wallpapers. All Ringtonedeck mobile content are available to AT&T,Cellular One, and T-Mobile subscribers in North America.
July 31st, 2008 Comments(0)
For mobile phone owners who are so into message alert tones, mobile ringtones, and songs, this is the perfect mobile phone for you. Introducing, the LG phones with Dolby Mobile. Having Dolby, as the name stands for itself, these mobile phones will have special digital audio features for better audio results.
What’s interesting about these handy phones which will be in the market by last quarter of this year, is if it will meet the expectations of mobile phone owners with fancy surround sound entertainment room at home. Also, how will it look like, and how much will it cost. Furthermore, it’s also exciting to find out what would other mobile phone companies will do to beat the competition.
Can Dolby satisfy and give the market an eargasmic satisfaction? Let’s wait and see! Oops! Let’s wait and hear!