Sprint Announces Dual-Mode WiMax/CDMA Modem
Sprint has announced pricing and availability details for the first CDMA/WiMax dual-mode modem first announced in 2007 and confirmed again recently. The device will be available for $199.99 retail or $149.99 after new 2 year agreement on December 21st in all sales channels which will be compatible with EVDO Rev. A and XOHM service currently […]
Novatel Announces MiFi 3G Router and Access Point
Novatel has announced in a press release the forthcoming launch of a new networking product for 3G access that leverages built-in Wi-Fi radios on laptops. The MiFi consists of a family of smart routers, the size of a couple of stacked credit cards, that connect to the Internet via EVDO or UMTS and offer advanced […]
LG Announces First LTE Chipset for Handsets
In a press release this morning, LG has announced a breakthrough in handset modems for the forthcoming LTE 4G standard. The wireless manufacturer has announced the successful test of its LG Modem Chip demonstrated at its Mobile Communication Technology Research Lab in Anyang, Korea, achieving wireless download speeds of 60 Mbps and upload speeds of […]
Broadcom Announces Multi-Protocol Radio Transceiver with 802.11n Support
In a press release, chipmaker Broadcom has announced the pending ODM release of its new BCM4329 multi-protocol chip with 802.11n Wi-Fi access serving as the main feature. The implementation of 802.11n access in the BCM4329 chipset is notable for being fully compatible with current Wi-Fi a/b/g/n versions (single band version supports b/g/n while dual-band version […]
Nokia Announces N97 Flagship N-Series Device
This morning in a press conference during the Nokia World expo in Barcelona, Nokia has revealed the new flagship device for the venerable N-Series of high-end smart devices in the N97. The Nokia N97 features a 3.5 inch resistive touchscreen tilt display, QWERTY keyboard, Symbian Series 60 5th Edition, quadband GSM/EDGE triband European/Asian W-CDMA access, […]
Nokia Announces CDMA 2608 for Non-US Markets
Nokia has announced a new CDMA clamshell in the 2608 which is meant for markets outside of the US. The phone features modem access, voice recorder, flashlight, FM radio, LED indicator for an incoming call or message, and an option to send a business card or calendar appointment via SMS. While Nokia CDMA phones have a […]
Motorola Officially Announces Hint QA30
Following up on the leaked images and information yesterday, Motorola has officially announced the Hint QA30 messaging and multimedia device.   The specifications remain unchanged with a sliding QWERTY keyboard, EVDO data, 2.5 inch landscape QVGA display, HTML browser, threaded SMS messaging, Bluetooth with stereo audio support, 3.5mm headphone jack, speakerphone, 2.0 megapixel camera with video […]
HTC Announces MAX 4G Dual-Mode WiMax/GSM Smart Device
HTC has announced the launch of the first dual-mode WiMax/GSM Windows Mobile device in the MAX 4G, also known as the T8920. The device features a Qualcomm ESM7206A chipset running at 528 MHz, 256 MB of ROM, 288 MB of RAM, Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional, 8GB internal flash memory, 3.8 inch WVGA touchscreen display, Wi-Fi […]