So, bare with me a bit because this story’s going to be filled with alphabet soup but it’s worth knowing because it will eventually lead to handsets with super fast wireless Internet capabilities. The WiFi Alliance and the Wireless Gigabit Alliance (WIGIG) said Monday it will share technologies for the next generation of WiFi devices…
China Unicom to Offer WAPI (Wi-Fi) iPhone 3GS
China Unicom got a lot of flak for launching the iPhone without Wi-Fi, but even though the 3GS will soon be available with it (as expected), the criticisms might not recede. The 3GS listed here in a regulatory document will have WAPI, a special wireless designation much like Wi-Fi that could potentially allow the Chinese government…
RIM’s Mobile Voice System 5 brings calling over WiFi
If you haven’t heard about Mobile Voice System 5, don’t feel too bad because it’s a calling service aimed at big businesses. What’s important for us desk jockeys is that the latest version will enable full desktop phone features on your BlackBerry, including making calls over WiFi. The service integrates with your company’s PBX calling…
Google Nexus One gets 802.11n!
If you watch the video above, you’ll see that some enterprising tinkerers have been able to utilize 802.11n WiFi on the Nexus One. The Broadcom wireless chip inside Google’s “superphone” has always been capable of 802.11n but updated drivers released by Google and the chip maker have enabled some to utilize this quicker connection. How?…
NextGen Tracks Body Weight with BlackBerry and Wi-Fi Scale
Fitness software developer Gym Technik has just struck up a partnership with Withings (who make a Wi-Fi-enabled weight scale) to allow you to track your weight progress on a BlackBerry application. What happens is, once you step onto the scale, you get an e-mail with the results, and then you can launch the BlackBerry app from…
Skype comes to iPad, sort of
You can use the Skype application on your iPad to make calls but don’t get your hopes up for a great experience. The 1.3.1 version works with Apple’s tablet but it doesn’t have an iPad-specific user interface. As you can see from the pictures, this means you’ll get the gross-looking blown up interface. The latest…
US Airways sucks a little less with Aircell Gogo in-flight WiFi
Ask anyone who’s been unfortunate enough to fly US Airways and you’ll likely hear the words “sucks” and “big time” used in conjunction at least a couple times in their subsequent tirade. So, in a bid to make their air travel experience a little less shitty more bearable, the airline has finally caught up to…
Get GoGo Inflight WiFi for 30% less!
The age of in-flight internet connectivity is here, but it’s going to cost you a pretty penny. Depending on how long and when you’re flying the friendly skies, airborne WiFi service is going to dent your wallet for around $10. But, you’ll be glad to know that GoGo is offering 30% off on your next…
Thoughts on the Motorola Devour: Good try, but no need to taste this one
If you’ve been watching my Twitter feed, you’d know I’ve been playing with the Motorola Devour. The Devour is Motorola’s second Android phone for Verizon Wireless and it’s the first to bring MotoBlur to Big Red. The handset is a decent mid-range smartphone for social networking fanatics, but it is underpowered and is nowhere near…
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…