USA and Canada

AT&T inked a deal to launch DeNA’s Mobage social gaming platform, stating that “Mobage will serve as a hub for AT&T Android users to discover and play games, as well as connect and communicate with other players around the world.”

Independent mobile app network Tapjoy has talked up growth in its advertising business, claiming to have processed 10 million ad completions for “big brand advertisers” in July.

US tier-two operator Leap Wireless announced a net loss of US$58.4 million in the quarter to 30 June 2011, compared with a prior-year loss of US$19.3 million, on revenue of US$760.5 million, up from US$667.3 million.

Samsung Telecommunications America released a software update for its Galaxy Tab 10.1 device, which it said includes its TouchWiz UX user interface, Adobe Flash Player 10.3, and a redesigned Media Hub service.

US wholesale operator Clearwire confirmed that it intends deploying LTE technology alongside its existing WiMAX deployments, but noted that this rollout will be “subject to additional funding.” The company made its strategy announcement in line with its second quarter 2011 results, which saw it report a net loss of US$168.74 million.

Appbackr, which describes itself as a “wholesale marketplace for apps,” launched its “biggest campaign ever” in order to raise US$100,000 to support the development of educational app Cowboys & Aliens: The Kids.

The US Federal Communications Commission announced agreements with Industry Canada and the Secretariat of Communications and Transportation in Mexico to share commercial wireless broadband spectrum in border areas.