Disqus
TapRoot has launched a new application-service combo called WalkingHotSpot to allow owners of the WiFi-enabled Symbian S60 and Windows Mobile smartphones to transform their 3G data connection into a hotspot. However, unlike similar solutions we’ve seen — including Joiku for Symbian S60 and WMWifiRouter for Windows Mobile devices — WalkingHotSpot also has a darker, Big Brother-ish side. In addition to providing an application for the end user, they are also offering WHS Server, which “provides carriers with the ability to manage and control subscriber accounts, authenticate WalkingHotSpot devices and clients, as well as collect subscriber usage information.” Now, wait a minute I may not want to let my carrier know I’m creating a hotspot out of its 3G network. I’ve nothing to hide, it’s just a matter of principle…
You still can’t download the application, but you can sign-up to get an email when WalkingHotSpot is available for download. We can only hope they’ll have hard time pitching mobile operators and we’ll be able to use all that 3G data (in case you’re on an unlimited plan) to get ourselves WiFi hotspots wherever we are… Full release is available from here (PDF).
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Dusan Belic
Dusan has been using smartphones since their introduction and is now following the latest trends in the industry. The "convergence" is what he's most excited about, and writing about it is the next logical thing to do. He thinks that using a smartphone is what everyone who cares about their time should do. In addition to his interests in mobile phones, Dusan also loves to experiment with the latest web and mobile 2.0 services. The idea of accessing and managing your information from any device no matter where you are simply amazes him. Whether it's an online to-do list, note taking service or a video sharing social network, he's there to try it out. He admits though, he's still searching for the ultimate web-based organizational tool, which "sings" perfectly with the mobile PIM application. Dusan used to run SymbianWatch.com which later became part of IntoMobile. He lives in Serbia, South-East Europe, from where he edits the site on a daily basis.
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