Having too many remote controls can be a pain but I just don’t feel right about plopping down $200 or more for a fancy universal remote. ThinkFlood‘s RedEye mini may solve this problem because the $50 dongle turns your iPhone or iPod Touch into a remote for all of your IR gear. You simply plug…
France to auction two lots of 5MHz spectrum for 3G networks
French mobile operators will bid for more 3G spectrum later this year when two lots of 5MHz spectrum go up for auction. According to Dow Jones Newswires, the deadline is set for May 11th and operators will have to pay a minimum of 120 million EUR for each of the lots. If you remember, last…
Associated Press targets mobiles, tablets with new unit
Apparently, the Associated Press has realized that this whole digital distribution thing isn’t going away and the news service has created a new division, AP Gateway, that will target smartphones and tablets. The new division will focus on creating content for tablets and smartphones like the iPhone, BlackBerry, and Android devices, as well as creating…
Record on the go with Comcast’s updated iPhone app
When it comes down to it, what you really want from a Comcast mobile application is to be able to program your DVR while you’re out and about. Comcast said on its blog today that the 2.0 version of its iPhone app will finally make this happen. The app itself is useful if you live…
Sprint opens damage insurance to all comers
If you’re nervous about your Pre, Hero any other Sprint phone you can now sign up for the Total Equipment Protection insurance no matter when you bought your phone. The TEP plan is essentially insurance for your device that costs $7 a month per line and covers your device if it’s lost, damaged or stolen.…
European Union caps mobile data roaming charges
I love the stars and stripes but sometimes I wish our wireless industry had the sanity of the mobile operators in the European Union. Today, for instance, new rules implemented by the EU place a cap on mobile data roaming charges ensuring customers won’t be hit with a huge bill without warning. The new rules…
NEC, Casio and Hitachi merger postponed for a month
Last year, NEC, Casio Computer and Hitachi unveiled plans to merge their handset making units into a new company called NEC CASIO Mobile Communications. The joint venture was set to launch in April 2010, but that date will be missed as competition authorities required additional documentation. The review process will not be completed within March…
Fusion Garage shipping JooJoo web tablet March 25
The controversial JooJoo has been hit with delays but Fusion Garage said it will begin shipping the web tablet March 25. The company said a manufacturing issue came up when creating the industry’s first 12.1-inch capacitive screen. Those problems have been resolved and those that pre-ordered the non-Crunchpad will get a free accessory in exchange…
Leap Wireless, Pocket Communications form a joint venture in South Texas
Leap Wireless (Cricket) and Pocket Communications are teaming up to from a Leap-controlled and managed joint venture that will provide “enhanced mobile communications” through Cricket brand to customers in the South Texas region, from San Antonio to Laredo and in the Rio Grande Valley, covering more than 4.4 million people. Leap has about 5 million…
Adobe’s Connect Pro brings Flash to iPhone through back door
Adobe’s Connect Pro Mobile for the iPhone and iPod Touch is a solid, free way to connect to Web conferences on the go, but what’s really interesting is that this is the first app that has shoehorned Flash on the platform. The app was created in Flash Professional CS5 beta and uses Adobe’s Packager converter…