Nokia Confirms No MeeGo on N900, Updates to v1.2 in UK, Worldwide Tomorrow
Nokia has announced the latest official update to the hacker friendly N900 mobile internet device in version 1.2 following the unofficial leak last month. The update features: two-way real-time video calling, improved Ovi Maps support,and event invitation options from the messaging inbox. The update is currently available for UK users today with the worldwide rollout […]
Intel, Motorola and Samsung Announce Suppport for WiMax 2 Protocol
In a press release this morning, a consortium of companies consisting of Intel, Samsung, Motorola Alvarion, Beceem, GCT Semiconductor, Sequans, XRONet, ZTE and ITRI have announced intentions to collaborate on the development of the WiMax 2 standard by forming the WiMAX 2 Collaboration Initiative. The 802.16m air interface standard definition being branded WiMax 2 began […]
MeeGo Developer Release Now Available for N900, Atom and Moorestown
The MeeGo project has announced the availability of a barebones developer release of the newly merged MeeGo operating system, with more specific details coming in the next few days leading up to the first milestone release in May. The downloads are available here. The release available today is the MeeGo distribution infrastructure and the operating […]
MWC: Nokia and Intel Merge Maemo, Moblin to form MeeGo
Nokia and Intel have jointly announced that both companies will be partnering together to merge the respective Moblin and Maemo Linux distributions to create MeeGo. While Nokia has seen some limited success with Maemo on its lineup of Internet Tablets in the N800 and the N810 along with the popular N900, Intel had yet to […]
Intel at CTIA Wireless 2009
Intel didn’t have anything new to show at CTIA, but they did give us many more hands-on opportunities with their line of Atom-powered MIDs. Hands-on with the elusive UMID (and others) at the gallery below.
Sprint Completes Clearwire Merger, Clear Will Replace XOHM
Clearwire today announced the transaction of the merger between Sprint, Google, Intel, and Cable Operators. PhoneNews.com was on the conference call, and we have the key details announced on it. The Mobile WiMAX operator did not provide specifics on when, exactly, their existing pre-WiMAX network would be upgraded to the same WIMAX revision that Sprint’s […]
Editorial: Apple Waiting for Dual-Core Atom to Launch a Nettop / Netbook?
As with many other recent stories, we’re all over UMPC coverage on PhoneNews.com. We believe that what you plug wireless data into, is just important as the data cards themselves. Many have wondered why Apple hasn’t made a nettop/netbook. These low-cost, ultra-portable machines are battery-friendly, as well as being wallet-friendly. Apple’s first offering in the […]
CTIA Photos & Details: WiMAX Forum
The WiMAX Forum put its presence this year right in front of CTIA attendees… literally. The official WiMAX association was camped out right in front of the entry way to the exhibit floor. Sprint, Intel, Motorola, and Samsung among other companies all touted their latest WiMAX offerings. Read more to see them in live action.
Our Blog – Updated Daily
As part of our re-branding, you may have missed our Blog. Our blog, which we call Sprint PCS Info in homage to our past, is updated almost daily with the goings-on that drive us to deliver news, content, and analysis daily to you. If you read PCS Intel everyday, you probably will want to read […]
PCS Intel UI 2.0
Today, we’re taking the wraps off of PCS Intel UI 2.0 (or 3.0… depending on who’s counting). There are far too many changes to list, but here are some of the most relevant: � A new, soon-to-be unified look for PCS Intel � Faster loading on all browsers � Easier readability � Less-obtrusive advertising � […]