Novatel Mi-Fi Rips Off Our iPod touch Trick
Sure, we were the first site to point out that the old 2G iPhone could sip Wi-Fi from a 3G phone. People laughed… until they tried it. Then, we were the first to show how the iPod touch could replace your iPhone using the same trickery… saving you hundreds each year. People didn’t laugh that […]
CTIA: Clearwire Announces Clear Spot
At CTIA, Clearwire took the wraps off their first mobile hotspot-in-a-box. The CLEAR Spot, which is developed by wan-enabled hotspot manufacturer Cradlepoint, enables WiMAX service to be accessed from any standard Wi-Fi device. It appears that the device will be sold at around the same price of a standard Cradlepoint box, for $139. That is […]
T-Mobile Launches WebConnect USB 3G Modem
After first following T-Mobile’s first 3G USB modem since last December, the carrier has launched the Huawei-sourced UMG181 modem, now branded as the T-Mobile WebConnect USB Laptop Stick. The modem features an internal antenna while supporting triband GSM/EDGE and triband 3G HSPA access on AWS 1700 and UMTS 1900/2100, microSDHC expansion slot, built-in T-Mobile Connection […]
Exclusive: Sprint 2009 Roadmap
Images removed at the request of Sprint. While numerous legal precedents allow us to post such information without fear of reprisal, we work to balance our coverage with a good relationship with all wireless providers and manufacturers. We have already adjusted our internal policies to ensure future reporting does not prompt us to take this […]
Clearwire Announces Further Network Expansion and Dual-Mode Modem
In a press release announcing 4th quarter results today, Clearwire has announced the next round of network launches and the forthcoming availability of a dual mode EVDO/WiMax USB modem. The following markets are scheduled to launch this year: Atlanta Las Vegas Chicago Charlotte Dallas/Ft. Worth Honolulu Philadelphia Seattle The following markets are planned for a […]
Alltel Launches Palm Treo Pro
Not a day after Palm had confirmed the pending release of the Palm Treo Pro for Sprint later this month, Alltel has launched its branded version for Alltel customers. The device features a 2.4 inch touchscreen display set at 320×320 resolution, Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional, hotkeys for messaging and device navigation, Wi-Fi radio, Bluetooth with […]
Mio Announces Explora K70 Windows Mobile Handset
Taiwanese GPS hardware manufacturer Mio has followed the path of Asus-Garmin and announced a navigation-oriented smart device with the main difference being that the device is powered by Windows Mobile 6.1 rather than Linux. The featureset consists of Windows Mobile Professional 6.1, quadband GSM/EDGE and triband HSPA (850/1900/2100 MHz), a 3.5 inch WQVGA touchscreen display, […]
MWC: HTC Announces Touch Diamond2 and Touch Pro2
HTC have announced the first devices in their future lineup that will run the forthcoming Windows Mobile 6.5 operating system. The HTC Touch Pro 2 and Touch Diamond 2 represent a further refinement of the bespoke device lines with WVGA resolution displays, an upgraded version of TouchFLO, and Windows Mobile 6.1 with an upgrade to […]