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US-based DeepSig inks private 5G deal with Taiwan’s HTC Group

HTC’s newest private 5G commercial product, REIGN CORE S2, is a compact private 5G solution that could cover an area of 10,000 square meters with a high-speed 5G network U.S. artificial intelligence company DeepSig has put together a collaboration with HTC's G REIGNS, which focuses...

#TBT: iPhone antenna-gate and the fall-out; HTC underestimates device demand; Droid X frenzy at Verizon … this week in 2010

Editor’s Note: RCR Wireless News goes all in for “Throwback Thursdays,” tapping into our archives to resuscitate the top headlines from the past. Fire up the time machine, put on the sepia-tinted shades, set the date for #TBT and enjoy the memories! HTC underestimates demand...

Kagan: Will Google HTC win in wireless this time around?

Google wants to be a leader in wireless, however they are struggling in two of three categories. While Google Android is a success, their handset business with Pixel and their service business called Project Fi, have not been hitting the ball out of the...

Google is reportedly in talks to buy HTC

After selling Motorola's smartphone business for less than a quarter of what it paid to buy it, Google is reportedly planning another acquisition in the mobile device space. This time Taiwan's HTC is said to be the target. The company has been an Android...

Device support for gigabit LTE comes with a hefty price tag

The six devices that support gigabit LTE are built on Qualcomm's Snapdragon 835 platform and X16 modem More than two dozen carriers around the world, as well as all four major U.S. mobile carriers, are working to deploy gigabit LTE technologies. While network testing has...

#TBT: ARM sees a rosy future; Microsoft launches Windows 8; Galaxy SIII delayed for testing … this week in 2012

Editor’s Note: RCR Wireless News goes all in for “Throwback Thursdays,” tapping into our archives to resuscitate the top headlines from the past. Fire up the time machine, put on the sepia-tinted shades, set the date for #TBT and enjoy the memories! Rocky start for...

Sprint taps HTC smartphone in latest 3CCA lab test

Sprint claims latest lab test used 60 megahertz in the 2.5 GHz band to support speeds up to 295 Mbps Sprint continues its quest for speed, noting its latest three-channel carrier aggregation lab testing resulted in throughput of up to 295 megabits per second using...

#TBT: Verizon dominates Q2, T-Mobile lags; 500,000 jobs from 500 megahertz … this week in 2011

Verizon continued to dominate rivals AT&T, Sprint and T-Mobile, while a report tied a half-million new jobs to broadcast spectrum … 5 years ago this week Editor’s Note: RCR Wireless News goes all in for “Throwback Thursdays,” tapping into our archives to resuscitate the top...

White House announces wireless research funding, corporate partnerships

17 companies set to partner with the U.S. government for R&D The Obama administration announced new funding and private-sector partnerships for wireless research to build on the Federal Communication Commission's approval of high-band spectrum for the development of "5G" services. The $400 million initiative will be...

Apple gains on Samsung as smartphone growth slows

Apple is gaining ground on Samsung in a slowing smartphone market, according to Gartner's latest report on mobile device sales. Samsung remains the market leader with a 21.9% market share in the second quarter, down from 26.2% a year ago. Apple has 14.6% of...

HTC to reportedly cut 2,250 jobs after stock freefall

In an effort to cut costs by 35%, Taiwanese smartphone manufacturer HTC, is reportedly planning to cut its workforce by 15%. The move comes after the company saw its stock lose half its value in the last year. The company’s stock is now at a...

5 things to know in mobile 8/13/15 (RCR podcast)

Mobile news: 5 things you need to know today 1. Samsung is launching new products today. The world's largest smartphone maker is introducing a new version of the Galaxy S6 Edge, as well as a new Note 5. 2. Samsung rivals HTC and Lenovo are both...

Verizon, T-Mobile customers prefer Apple smartphones

Sprint subscribers like HTC smartphones, AT&T Mobility customers lean toward Samsung A new J.D. Power survey found Verizon Wireless and T-Mobile US customers express the most satisfaction with Apple smartphones while Sprint customers prefer HTC and AT&T Mobility customers are most satisfied with Samsung smartphones. This...

Microsoft files suit against Kyocera in patent spat

Microsoft wants an injunction against sales of Kyocera phones Microsoft on March 6, filed a lawsuit against device-manufacturer Kyocera alleging the Japanese company is infringing on Microsoft patents related to battery life, location and movement sensors, among other elements. Microsoft has asked the U.S. District Court...

#MWC15: smartphone roundup

Samsung is down but definitely not out, Lenovo offers a clear picture of its future plans and Microsoft makes an offer that may be hard to refuse. Mobile World Congress smartphone highlights All images courtesy GSM Arena. Samsung Galaxy S6: A real mobile wallet? The Galaxy S6 has the potential...

Worst of the Week: Driven to distraction

Hello! And welcome to our Friday column, Worst of the Week. There’s a lot of nutty stuff that goes on in this industry, so this column is a chance for us at RCRWireless.com to rant and rave about whatever rubs us the wrong way....

CTIA 2014: Cricket Wireless bolsters distribution channels, adds data

LAS VEGAS — Cricket Wireless has been busy since relaunching the brand earlier this year under the scope of new parent company AT&T Mobility. At this week's CTIA event, the carrier announced a number of new initiatives, including a new distribution partnership, its first...

FreedomPop adds iPhone 5, taps into Sprint’s LTE network

Mobile virtual network operator FreedomPop made perhaps its boldest move in the wireless space, announcing support for Apple’s iPhone 5 models. The devices will join currently provided support for select smartphones running Google’s Android operating system. The company, which offers service running across Sprint’s cellular...

Carriers cooperate with device makers to fight smartphone theft

U.S. wireless carriers are teaming up with manufacturers to create standards for smartphone software that can deter thieves by enabling remote deactivation of handsets. The new measure, announced today by wireless industry trade association CTIA, falls short of the mandatory "kill switch" that some...

Galaxy S5 and HTC One (M8) hit carrier store shelves (RCR Mobile Minute)

This could be a big weekend for carrier smartphone sales, with both the Samsung Galaxy S5 and the HTC One (M8) now in stores. These are the two highest-end Android phones on the market now, and they are very similar in many respects. The...

Reality Check: The 10 most important events of the first quarter

Normally, we take the end of the quarter to evaluate key long-term trends and see how they might change as a result of events. We are trying a new end of quarter theme

HTC One (M8) set to challenge Galaxy S5

HTC today launched its newest flagship Android phone, the HTC One (M8). Hoping to attract Android users inspired to upgrade by the Galaxy S5, HTC is offering instant gratification with promises to make its new phone available online today through AT&T, Verizon, and Sprint,...

Ciao Telecom latest to target unique MVNO position

Mobile virtual network operators continue to bring unique pricing plans to market, with the latest venture being offered up by Ciao Telecom. The company said it has begun beta testing a $10 per month, unlimited data, messaging and voice service tapping into Sprint’s CDMA...

What’s the future for dual boot devices?

Carriers and their customers who look forward to devices that can run both Android and Windows may be disappointed. Google and Microsoft reportedly agree that dual boot tablets are a potential threat, and have pressured Taiwan's Asustek to delay its planned launch of the...