IP solutions developer D2 has just cooked up something that should perk any Android fan’s ears: they’re working on VoIP over WiMAX for Android. Elitegroup Computer Systems and Beceem have partnered up with D2 to make this happen, and already have it set up and working in a demo device, the ECS T371. The real…
Scotiabank Launches SMS Service, BlackBerry, and iPhone Apps
Last week Scotiabank hinted that they would be launching some mobile services, and now SMS alerts and iPhone and BlackBerry applications are available. The apps are little more than ATM and branch locators bolstered by GPS integration, which is too bad – I’m sure a lot of folks would like to be able to check…
LG Arena Max Passes Wi-Fi Certification
A new LG handset dubbed the Arena Max is on the way, according to a recent Wi-Fi certification. Specifics about the LU9400 are anybody’s guess, but it’s probably safe to assume it takes the existing LG Arena and takes to the max. And is totally rad. In all honesty, the Arena was already pushing the…
Samsung M8400 Rocks WiBro
Samsung has announced the M8400 on South Korean KT, featuring WiBro connectivity (their version of WiMAX). It’s conencted otherwise to the cellular WCDMA network, runs Windows Mobile, and packs a 5 megapixel camera alongside a 3.7″ WVGA touchscreen. New buyers will gain access to some 10,000 Wi-Fi hotspots for a year, and enjoy a dedicated…
MasterCard Canada Pilots PayPass Mobile Tag for BlackBerry
PayPass mobile contactless payments have been making the rounds in NYC, and even found their way north of the border through Bell recently, but have both been limited to NFC-enabled phones (namely the Nokia (NYSE: NOK) 6131). Luckily, MasterCard Canada is launching a new tag that you can slap on the back of your BlackBerry…
Bell MiFi Landing November 30 for $99.95 on Contract?
Bell announced the Novatel portable hotspot (MiFi) as one of their new HSPA toys last month, but gave little more than a November launch window. Well, a few more specifics have found their way through the grapevine: supposedly the MiFi will land in stores next Monday for $99.95 with a three year contract, or $249.95…
LG’s GW880 OPhone Goes Official on China Mobile
After a sneak peek, the LG GW880 OPhone has been announced by China Mobile. The GW880 packs a 3.5-inch, 800 x 480 touchscreen, Bluetooth, 5-megapixel camera, 256MB of RAM/512MB of ROM, CMMB mobile TV and running on Android over China’s TD-SCDMA network. Of course, the apps will all be approved by big daddy China Mobile…
Verizon Outs Rugged Casio Rock
A tough, useful little flip has been announced on Verizon called the Casio G’zOne Rock. It had been previously spotted on a leaked roadmap, but few specifics were available.This phone looks like it would be a hikers dream, complete with compass, walking counter, thermometer, astro calendar, sunrise/sunset and tides apps to keep you oriented in…
TELUS Shaping Up to be the ‘Most Awesome Canadian Carrier’ for 2010
Could it be that the Palm Pre and Pixi are coming to TELUS for Canadian consumption? That’s what I’ve been hearing recently. As we all know, the Palm Pixi is due to hit Sprint for our American friends on November 15th… the date is really sneaking up on us, it’s less than a week away…
Clearwire secures $1.5 billion in funding, mostly from Sprint
Clearwire finally looks poised to go nationwide with their 4G WiMAX network. The company announced today that it has secured an additional $1.5 billion in funding from its partners to help build out the Clearwire network. Clearwire has been pushing to get their 4G WiMAX network up and running throughout the US, but it’s been…