Devices

Project Fi, a Wi-Fi-first mobile option, is supported by T-Mobile US and Sprint networks Early reviews are in and it looks like Google’s Project Fi, the tech giant’s entrance into the mobile virtual network operator space, is a success, particularly …

Industry watchers warn that data should be taken with a grain of salt After selling out on its initial release, it looks like sales of the much-hyped Apple Watch have dropped off significantly, according to new research from a market …

Technology juggernaut Google changed the way we search with its proprietary algorithims. But the oft-secretive company is constantly working on technologically impressive, forward-leaning projects that have the promise to push broadscale change for billions of people around the world. Here’s …

Microsoft announced it will layoff 7,800 employees as it restructures its phone business to accommodate the $7.6 billion acquisition of Nokia Devices and Services. In an e-mail to employees, Microsoft CEO Sataya Nadella said the move was in effort to …

WASHINGTON – Mobile phones are having a major impact across the Indian sub-continent. Socioeconomic and census data show that mobile phones massively outnumber landlines in rural India. All told, 68% of households have a mobile phone while only 1% have …

Huawei plans to grab a portion of India’s smartphone market through retail partnerships Chinese devicemaker Huawei is launching more affordable smartphones to capitalize on the emerging Indian telecom market. The world’s No. 3 handsetmaker recently crossed the 50 million unit mark and …

This week marks the launch of Apple Music, the long-rumored streaming music and radio platform from Apple. First previewed at WWDC 2015, the service aims to compete with Spotify, Tidal, Pandora and other streaming music services. It’s also arguably the …

We are getting our first look at the new iPhone 6S. While there are no real external changes, there are some big upgrades inside. According to a report by 9 to 5 Mac, the biggest upgrade for the iPhone 6 …

If recent lithium-ion research is correct, Samsung may have found the solution to doubling the capacity of smartphone batteries. The innovation involves adding silicon to the traditional lithium-ion layer of the battery to increase energy density and longevity. The testing, which …

Overheating iPhone 6 reported in India An Indian man claims his iPhone 6 overheated and exploded just two days after he purchased it. The Times of India reports restaurant owner, Kishan Yadav, who lives in Gurgoan, India, said he was making …

Report indicates consumer awareness of wireless charging has doubled in past year WASHINGTON – According to a new report, although consumers are widely aware of wireless charging the technology has yet to really take off. Consumer awareness of wireless charging …

Nokia is getting ready to re-enter the smartphone race. This is going to be a very interesting story to watch. Will it succeed? Nokia and BlackBerry once led the wireless handset and smartphone space. Then Apple iPhone and Google Android jumped …

If you have a Samsung or Apple product, listen up. Vulnerabilities in your device could allow hackers to steal your passwords, data or even take control of your phone. Two separate reports claim that the two dominant devicemakers have serious …

Mobile gaming product launches mark E3 2015; revenue set to soar to $40B annually by 2017 WASHINGTON – Internet traffic has increasingly migrated from computers to mobile devices, so it naturally follows that gaming companies are seeking to leverage advances …

Patent license deal includes 2G, 3G and 4G technologies LG Electronics is the latest of more than 60 companies to reach a patent license agreement with Nokia concerning 2G, 3G and 4G mobile technologies. The Korean company has agreed to …

Research report: Expect big growth in mobile data, broadband and pay television Bolivia is one the smallest countries — and telecommunications markets —in Latin America, but, despite its stature, is poised to lead in telecom growth, according to new research. …

Ericsson Mobility Report: As the decade ends, 90% of the globe will have access to mobile broadband networks In the mobile technology landscape, 2020 is poised to be a big year. The latest Ericsson Mobility Report projects that by the …

WASHINGTON – Decades after they were invented and became a staple of everyday life, mobile phones are finally finding a clear legal footing in U.S. courts. Mobile technology has spurred a multiyear global debate touching on issues such as privacy, …

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Finding the right smartphone can be difficult. Google wants to help with that by showing you which Android phone is right for you with their Android phone selector tool. The sizable search engine has created a new landing page for …

Netflix, Hulu and other streaming services gain ground while defenders say broadcast offers best advertising reach WASHINGTON – Are we witnessing the death of the familiar form of television that we’ve all grown up with? Some would argue the contrary, …

Ben Wood – Chief of Research at CCS Insight the UK based consulting and analysis team explores the type of companies now interested in IoT (among other areas), some of the current and future most interesting technology trends and also …

Procera ScoreCard drives visibility and actionable insight for QoE A customer’s quality of experience is key for communications service providers working to maintain a competitive edge in an increasingly saturated marketplace. Driving QoE is more complicated than simply processing network …

SAN FRANCISCO – Today at the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference, the company announced a number of updates to its software products and revealed Apple Music, a new service that combines streaming music, a new Internet radio service and a social component …

IAB looks at trends relative to mobile video consumption as industry invests heavily As mobile video consumption becomes more and more widely adopted, consumers are apparently getting comfortable watching longer videos on their smartphones and tablets. That’s according to a …