Sprint Rep Confirms WiMax in LA by December 1st
Sprint representative Stephanie Vinge has confirmed via tweet from her Twitter account that it will rollout WiMax service by December 1st, with service currently available sporadically across the city ahead of the official launch.
Samsung Galaxy S Certified for Wi-Fi Direct, Update Forthcoming
The Wi-Fi Alliance has certified the Samsung Galaxy S line of Android smartphones for Wi-Fi Direct functionality, which would make it the first device to support the recently announced protocol. As previously reported Wi-Fi Direct allows for direct sharing of files and data with another Wi-Fi Direct enabled device without the need for a network […]
Wi-Fi Alliance Announces Wi-Fi Direct Protocol for Short-Range Data Transfer
The Wi-Fi Alliance has confirmed the forthcoming debut of a new Wi-Fi protocol for short-range ad-hoc data transfer in Wi-Fi Direct. The protocol will allow Wi-Fi devices to transfer data directly without the need for an additional access point and will first be introduced in laptops. Wi-Fi Direct will be limited in the same scope […]
Best Buy Leaks Wi-Fi Only Galaxy Tab Pricing
Best Buy has leaked pricing for the Wi-Fi only version of the forthcoming Galaxy Tab Android tablet and has set it at $499.99 according to the latest advertising book, though it makes an error in describing the display as Super AMOLED, when the specifications confirm it to be a capacitive Super TFT LCD.
UMA Confirmed for T-Mobile Defy
Following up, the respective product pages for the forthcoming Motorola Defy has confirmed support for UMA calling via Wi-Fi, confirming T-Mobile’s plans to relaunch the service via select branded Android handsets. The carrier previously offered Wi-Fi calling via UMA in its lineup under the HotSpot@Home branding until 2009 when it began its 3G service expansion […]
Skype Now Available on Android Market, No 3G Access in US
After a period of exclusivity on Verizon Wireless, Skype has officially released its long-awaited VOIP application on the Android Market for device owners with Android 2.1, though issues have been reported with the Samsung Galaxy S and related variants. As noted in the title, users in the US will not be able to use Skype […]
FCC Reveals Clear-Branded Modem/Router with VOIP Passthrough
The FCC has revealed and approved a new unannounced Clear branded modem/router with an RJ-11 jack for VOIP passthrough capability. The device also features a built-in Wi-Fi radio and Ethernet jack. No further information is available at this time.
First Images of MetroPCS Samsung Craft Surface, America’s First LTE Phone?
The first images of the forthcoming Samsung dual-mode LTE/CDMA R900 Craft have surfaced. The Craft features a hardware QWERTY keyboard, 3.2 megapixel camera with autofocus and flash, a touch display of unknown resolution and a SIM slot for authentication on the LTE network. Pricing has been confirmed by the tester who leaked the pictures in […]
Clearwire Launches iSpot Modem/Router (Updated)
Clearwire has announced the forthcoming launch of the iSpot modem/router, intended as a companion to Apple’s devices such as the iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch. The device features support for the aforementioned devices and will be sold at a special price of $29 today and tomorrow as a part of its Clear Spot sale with […]
Starbucks & AT&T Sustain First Day of Free Wi-Fi Traffic
Starbucks today rolled out free Wi-Fi at their stores. The real question was if AT&T would be able to handle the onslaught. Starbucks free Wi-Fi rollout only rivals McDonalds for one of the largest free Wi-Fi deployments worldwide. Previously both networks required either a purchase of service, or of products. In Starbucks’ case, Wi-Fi was […]