30 September 2011 by Dan Meyer
Apple appears set to unleash the mobile device markets latest moving target with a planned iPhone event next week. While exact details of the event are of course top secret (unless you hang out in local bars), it matters little to most consumers as the words “new” and “iPhone” automatically results in people digging out their camping equipment and setting up shop in front of their local Apple retailer.
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23 September 2011 by Dan Meyer
Quite the to-do was created this week when telematics provider OnStar sent out new privacy terms that states the company will continue to collect information about your driving habits even if you no longer subscribe to the company’s service. What the what!?! That is sort of like your local phone company still keeping track of your calls even though you switched to a VoIP provider.
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Posted in Devices, Events, Industry News, Lifestyle, News, worst of the week
19 September 2011 by Carolyn Green
Like a bad movie, the Netflix plot continues to thicken with news the firm will be splitting its streaming and DVD services into two separate companies
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Posted in Content
18 September 2011 by Carolyn Green
The iPhone has taken improving communication to another level with a delayed auditory feedback (DAF) application that has helped one father-of-the-bride defeat his stutter.
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Posted in App Corner, Mobile Software, Video
16 September 2011 by Sylvie Barak
Can an LTE base station be implemented with a multicore PC? Was the question asked by Intel’s Chief Technology Officer Justin Rattner in the closing keynote of his company’s developer forum on Thursday. The answer wasn’t just “yes” but also “there’s an app for that.”
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Posted in Devices, Mobile Hardware, Mobile Software
16 September 2011 by Dan Meyer
So, AT&T Mobility is finally set to commercially launch LTE services across five markets this weekend, throwing its hat into the oncoming LTE battle that is currently dominated domestically Verizon Wireless. (Sorry MetroPCS.)
(I only half kid with the use of the term “finally” as I still vividly remember AT&T executive Kris Rinne speaking at a 4G World event a couple of years ago basically saying the carrier was in no hurry to roll out LTE services as its plans for HSPA+ would take care of its mobile broadband needs. This plan was quickly pushed aside following Verizon Wireless’ rapid LTE rollout plans and AT&T Mobility has managed to throw up a LTE network in a relatively short period of time.)
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Posted in Carriers, Devices, Events, FCC, Industry News, Lifestyle, Mobile Hardware, Mobile Software, News, worst of the week
14 September 2011 by Sylvie Barak
Intel will be bringing its Wireless Display Technology to tablets very soon indeed, according to sources at the firm.
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Posted in Mobile Hardware
14 September 2011 by Sylvie Barak
The first Android tablet powered by Intel’s Atom chip should find its way to market by the first quarter of 2012, it has been revealed.
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Posted in Mobile Hardware, Mobile Software, OS
13 September 2011 by Sylvie Barak
Qualcomm announced a double whammy of Windows 8 wins on Tuesday with news that the chip maker is working with Microsoft not just on the first Snapdragon powered Windows 8-based PCs, but also the 3G/4G Gobi connectivity chips to go with them.
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Posted in Components, Mobile Hardware, Mobile Software, OS
13 September 2011 by Sylvie Barak
Intel has renewed its commitment to breaking into the smartphone space, with CEO Paul Otellini telling an audience at the firm’s developer forum on Tuesday smartphone silicon was well on its way.
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Posted in Events, Mobile Hardware, Mobile Software
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