Comments on: Twitter has its search, now it’s time to embrace mobile

By: Surging on an iPhone commercial, Loopt looking to sell or raise money? » VentureBeat

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 09:07:11 +0000

[...] they’re still using networks like Facebook and Twitter, neither of which have location (and Twitter needs some mobile work in general), but for now that doesn’t seem to [...]

By: Osama bin Twitter: Terrorists hone the micro-message » VentureBeat

Osama bin Twitter: Terrorists hone the micro-message » VentureBeat — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 00:56:40 +0000

[...] Now I’m not saying terrorists use of web technology isn’t a potential risk — of course it is — but using Twitter in the way described above would seem problematic for terrorists at best. And more likely would be downright annoying. Imagine if a terrorists on a mission didn’t have his text message alerts set up when someone direct messages him or her. They’d have to sign in to Twitter and look at their replies manually. Anyone who has used Twitter’s native mobile site will know what a pain that is. [...]

By: Once again, Twitter’s death is laid out. Once again, users will fail to notice » VentureBeat

Sat, 25 Oct 2008 23:32:27 +0000

[...] is moving mainstream. Maybe it shouldn’t, but it is. There is still some work for it to do, namely better mobile integration, but all indications are that nothing is going to stop it at this point. If it couldn’t stop [...]

By: Roundup: IBM see earnings rise, possible MacBook specs, RIM ripe for a takeover and more » VentureBeat

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 07:40:35 +0000

[...] adds replies to mobile site — Twitter’s native mobile site is still pretty lame, but at least now you can actually use the communication tool to you know, talk to [...]

By: Business Never End | Business and Technology » A Payne in the Twitter Fail Whale’s side

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 07:04:39 +0000

[...] two will also likely be vital in any mobile application moves Twitter makes in the future. Which it should do soon, given that it’s basically killed off SMS updates in all but three [...]

By: Want to bypass iPhone SMS fees for Twitter updates? Get JustUpdate » VentureBeat

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 23:40:48 +0000

[...] messages before allowing you to send an update. Twitter’s actual web app is faster, but is so poorly designed that it’s almost unusable — especially for [...]

By: A Payne in the Twitter Fail Whale’s side » VentureBeat

A Payne in the Twitter Fail Whale’s side » VentureBeat — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 23:35:16 +0000

[...] two will also likely be vital in any mobile application moves Twitter makes in the future. Which it should do soon, given that it’s now basically killed off SMS updates in all but [...]

By: Twitter kills SMS service in some countries over costs. Will someone kill SMS already? » VentureBeat

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 03:34:14 +0000

[...] news today also shows why it’s imperative for Twitter to create a solid mobile application. Sure, some of the third party ones are nice, but the future of Twitter is mobile; it needs to [...]

By: Twitter CEO Dorsey sees embeds, mobile in Twitter’s future » VentureBeat

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 08:33:34 +0000

[...] I’ve argued that it should be a serious move into the mobile sphere, while others are clamoring for monetization. Twitter chief executive Jack Dorsey sat down with Vator.tv’s Bambi Francisco to talk about Twitter’s present and future. He revealed some interesting things, including: [...]

By: Twitter revamps navigation of its website » VentureBeat

Twitter revamps navigation of its website » VentureBeat — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 22:05:14 +0000

[...] Oh yeah, and the restoration of IM capabilities and a good mobile site/app… [...]

By: Twitter: Made in the USA, growing faster overseas » VentureBeat

Twitter: Made in the USA, growing faster overseas » VentureBeat — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 19:05:21 +0000

[...] Twitter just needs a good mobile site and/or application and this growth will explode even [...]

By: Hahlo or Twitterific To Follow Summize Acquisition | Gosdot

Hahlo or Twitterific To Follow Summize Acquisition | Gosdot — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:24:42 +0000

[...] Summize and corrected some seriously boneheaded moves, their next major moves need to be in the mobile space. VentureBeat makes some interesting points on this very subject. If I were the powers that be at [...]

By: Voodoo Ventures - Idea Fuel Blog : Blog Archive : When a little funding goes a long way

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:24:13 +0000

[...] has a good summary of the big lesson from the Twitter – Summize acquisition confirmed today, and how $750,000 in funding helped Summize leap Tweetscan as the leader in the Twitter search [...]

By: Startup Meme » Blog Archive Twitter should eye mobile; after getting Summize

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 09:41:43 +0000

[...] with this done the next stop comes at Twitter Mobile; as MG Siegler reports. The shortcoming is not with the speed but with the displaying of messages as you type, given the [...]

By: Twitter Takes Needed Steps Forward - Profy.Com

Twitter Takes Needed Steps Forward - Profy.Com — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 06:14:33 +0000

[...] that note, blogger MG Seigler at VentureBeat discussed Twitter's takeover of Summize, noting that with search functionality out of the way, Twitter [...]