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Sierra Wireless has released a new version its Sierra Wireless Watcher connection manager for use with the Sierra Wireless HSPA modems. Version 3.1 of the application features a modem-network dashboard reporting important information such as modem status, connection status, network signal strength, roaming information, as well as a quick launch button tray to provide users with quicker access to the most popular features.
The updated status window has clear 2G/3G and connection technology icons, allowing users to quickly determine available coverage. As a result, network speed expectation is determined and, hopefully (for the network operators at least), a number of technical support calls is reduced.
Additionally, Sierra Wireless Watcher 3.1 optimizes the PC for mobile broadband network use by increasing the number of concurrent HTTP connections, producing up to 50% faster web page download time.
The updated version also bundles GPS application support. By clicking on the GPS icon in the quick launch button tray, GPS monitor is opened to report the number of satellites acquired and other location information. There is also a map button within the GPS monitor that exports the current location to third-party mapping tools… More information about Sierra Wireless Watcher 3.1 is available from Sierra Wireless’ website.
[Via: slashphone]
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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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