The Windows Phone 7 race has begun, as we have Voxofon issuing a press release to announce they are the first company to bring mobile VoIP to Microsoft’s upcoming mobile platform. The weird thing, though, is that Windows Phone 7 is still not available, but that “minor point” shouldn’t stop anyone from saying they are…
Data Speed Showdown: Sprint 4G vs T-Mobile HSPA+
Sprint may be the only network using a 4G WiMax network in this country, but T-Mobile is catching up fast with the roll-out their HSPA+ network, which can reach “4G speeds.” But, just how close does T-Mobile’s HSPA+ network come to Sprint’s WiMAX network? Well, our friends at PhoneScoop have conducted some data speed tests…
HTC EVO 4G Now Available on Sprint for $199.99
As expected, the much-lauded HTC EVO 4G is now available on Sprint for $199.99 on a two-year contract. With WiMAX connectivity, a monstrous 4.3″ touchscreen, Android 2.1 with HTC’s most excellent Sense user interface improvements, it’s hard to say no to the EVO 4G. Be sure to check out our HTC EVO 4G review for…
Verizon launches LTE partner program for rural regions
Verizon Wireless is investing billions in building out its Long-Term Evolution network but it can’t do it alone. The nation’s largest carrier has launched a program to help it find partners to bring 4G to rural America. We are seeking companies that can assist in bringing the benefits of 4G LTE service to rural areas…
New Skype iPhone 3G app has been downloaded by “millions”
It looks like iPhone users are very interested in making VoIP calls over 3G networks, as Skype said its 2.0 version of the iPhone app has been well received. “We’ve had millions of downloads to date,” Russ Shaw, Skype’s general manager for mobile, told Reuters. “That’s really positive.” The latest version enables iPhone users to…
Verizon testing Apple iPads on network?
Verizon Wireless is currently testing Apple iPads on its CDMA networks, according to reports from the Boy Genius Report. This report is light on details but there’s confirmation that the device is CDMA, although there may also be some Long-Term Evolution components as well. Verizon is in the middle of an aggressive LTE rollout as…
Microsoft Tag Exits Beta, Adds Campaign Management Features
Microsoft Tag, which launched its Android reader not long ago, has exited beta and included some new features to manage campaigns. Folks can now track which devices are reading their Tags, use a new .tag file format for printing and sharing Tag images, and can view which Tags are getting the most use with a…
BeeWi unveils Bluetooth game for the iPhone
BeeWi, the company which we usually know for Bluetooth-enabled accessories, is out with its own iPhone game. As you can guess, we’re talking about a “connected” title, which allows two iPhone owners to play against each other while being connected via Bluetooth. Here’s how it works (BeeWi’s “official description”): The aim of the game is…
Verizon going tiered pricing for LTE 4G
If you were hoping for unlimited data plans with Verizon Wireless’ 4G network based on Long-Term Evolution, it looks like you’re out of luck because the company will likely use tiered pricing, according to comments from CEO Lowell McAdam. The company expects users will have four or five devices connected to the 4G network, so…
Zer01 Sued by its own Marketing Firm, Fined $43 Million it Doesn’t Have
Y’know, I was just wondering what happened to those Zer01 guys, who were to offer unlimited voice and data for $70/month, then just mysteriously fell off the map. As it turns out, they were busy getting their asses sued by Global Verge, the company which was handling Zer01’s marketing, in Clark County, Nevada. Although Global…