Monday, February 14, 2011

Outlook for 3G, 4G and femtocells

8 unsexy Valentine's iPhone apps | HP TouchPad vs. Apple iPad tablet showdown

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Outlook for 3G, 4G and femtocells
Presenters at a Portable Computer and Communications Association (PCCA) workshop on femtocells in San Diego last week splashed a little cold water on the mobile broadband hysteria with a reality check about 3G and 4G network deployment. Read More


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8 unsexy Valentine's iPhone apps
For many guys, Valentine's Day is an occasion to show their special lady how much they care about her by buying her jewelry or expensive clothing or by treating her to a nice dinner. This slideshow, however, isn't for those guys. Read More

HP TouchPad vs. Apple iPad tablet showdown
How does HP's newly announced webOS-based TouchPad stack up against the market creator, Apple's iOS-based iPad? Read More

Both Nokia, Microsoft have much to gain, and lose, in mobile deal
Microsoft and Nokia both have a lot to lose -- and gain -- by their mobile alliance, with the Finnish handset maker deciding to adopt Windows Phone 7 as its smartphone operating system. Read More

Building a business wireless net, office window by office window
Brough Turner is building a network that can circumvent both incumbent carriers and the FCC. Read More


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Obama goal: 98 percent of US covered by 4G broadband
President Obama details a plan to cover 98 percent of the U.S. with 4G mobile service. Read More

RIM may rip a page from Google for Playbook
Just months after dismissing the importance of mobile apps, Research in Motion could be jumping aboard the app bandwagon. Read More

iPad 3 rumor mill powers up
Despite efforts by Google, HP, Dell and others to grab center stage in recent weeks with tablet computer announcements, Apple and its market leading iPads remain the chief attention getters. Read More

Verizon starts testing voice over its LTE network
Verizon Wireless said on Thursday it had made the first voice call over a commercial LTE network using the Voice over LTE standard. The standard is one of two competing to become the defacto technology for routing voice calls over the new data networks. Read More


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Gartner: Android sales leap to second place in 2010
Android became the second most popular smartphone OS in 2010 amid reports that market leader Nokia may abandon its flagship Symbian operating system. Read More

Sprint adding customers but profits remain elusive
Sprint is still having difficulty shedding its status as the sick man of the wireless industry. Read More

Desk-bound government workers find mobility, collaboration options lacking
Government workers are stymied by lack of mobile technologies, collaboration tools and mature telecommuting options, Forrester Research reports. Read More

The World of Tech Photos: January, 2011
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HP's Veer, Pre 3 and TouchPad: A Visual Tour
Get an eyes-on look at HP's new TouchPad tablet, and Pre 3 and Veer smartphones. Read More



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