The Long Term Evolution (LTE) technology and its blazing fast 4G data speeds have been getting more attention as of late. Verizon is gearing up to go live with LTE by early next year, much to the chagrin of Sprint. But, what good is a super-fast LTE network if you don’t have LTE support in…
Vonage iPhone App Approved
Vonage, a big-name voice-over-IP service provider, just got the thumbs up for an upcoming iPhone application. VoIP is an area that Apple has had to tread lightly, considering AT&T’s desire to lock down their voice revenues, but since Skype was accepted under the condition of Wi-Fi-only usage, it seems like a middle ground has been…
Clearwire expands 4G WiMAX to 10 new markets, goes big in Texas
In Sprint and Clearwire’s bid to turn their 4G WiMAX network into the mobile broadband network of choice in the US, Clearwire has expanded their WiMAX network to an additional ten markets in the US. As expected, Texas is the biggest winner with eight of the 10 new markets carved within the state’s borders, adding…
Qualcomm sees smartbooks on the rise, 3G phones to take half of mobile market
While the rest of the world flounders in a weak economy, Qualcomm has continued to put money into research and development. What has all that research gotten them? Well, according to Qualcomm’s CEO Paul Jacobs, the world is moving towards 3G tech and smartbooks. He expects to see more than half of the total mobile…
AT&T moves 3G to 850Mhz band in NY, NJ
Metro New York and New Jersey areas should now be getting enhanced 3G wireless service from AT&T. The No. 2 US wireless carrier has announced that it has deployed 3G spectrum in the high-quality 850Mhz band. AT&T’s 3G network has been under fire recently for poor service quality, and today’s announcement of 3G support on…
Apple patent would tailor iPhone homescreen to your location
With technologies like cell-tower triangulation, GPS and WiFi location tracking, it’s not hard for the iPhone to determine your location. Firing up Google Maps and hitting the “Locate Me” button is proof enough that your iPhone can track you more closely than an embittered ex-girlfriend. But, it doesn’t stop there. Apple’s latest patent application indicates…
Samsung Announces Three New Bluetooth Headsets
Three fresh Bluetooth headsets are on the way from Samsung: the WEP850, WEP870, and WEP470. The first on the left, the WEP870, is a compact mono headset that can be connected with a stereo earbud if you’re listening to music rather than taking calls, and can pair up with two devices simultaneously for those packing…
RIM Announces New Bluetooth Smart Card Reader
RIM is obviously best known for making BlackBerry, but they’ve actually had a Smart Card reader available for government and high-security enterprise customers since 2005. The latest model, announced today, hosts a slimmer profile and a few new features. What does it do, exactly? Well, it plays nice with BlackBerry, for one (go figure). By…
T-Mobile use Nokia-Siemens Networks to offer HSPA in Czech Republic
An agreement between T-Mobile and Nokia Siemens Networks signed this month will offer a number of benefits to customers of T-Mobile in the Czech Republic – but in particular the availability of high-speed mobile data services, using HSPA. The upgraded 3G network is based on the energy-efficient Nokia Siemens Networks Flexi Multiradio Base Stations and…
Samsung pushing to get its new wireless camera public hotspot access
Pocket-Lint is reporting that Samsung is pushing to sign deals with WiFi operators for its new ST-1000 wireless camera, so that users can upload with convenience, where they might be (within range, of course!). Of course, being a camera and not a phone (apparently they used to be separate gadgets once upon a time –…