HTC Responds to Class Action, Class Action Fires Back
Since the launch of HTCClassAction.org, and our initial reporting, HTC has issued multiple official responses. These responses are confusing, and at times, conflicting in nature. The issue surrounds HTC’s implementation of drivers in the device, and resulting performance problems reported by users. Essentially, HTCClassAction.org claims that HTC did not provide key drivers to enable usage […]
Users Call for HTC Class Action Suit
Angry consumers have launched HTCClassAction.org, which is an attempt to make future buyers and users aware of the fact that HTC manufactured devices may be “grossly underperforming.” The website claims that HTC has neglected its customers by both “Not providing the necessary drivers to take full advantage of the device” and “Misleading the public through […]
Google Approved for FCC AWS Auction, Applications Rejected from Carriers
According to a report on PCMag, Google has had their application for the upcoming 700 Mhz AWS auction in January approved while established carriers AT&T, Alltel, and Verizon have had their applications rejected and returned for revisions due with an upfront payment by January 4th. Google will be bidding under the name Google Airwaves Inc. […]
ITC Rules Against Qualcomm, in Favor of Nokia
Today marks another victory for Nokia as the US International Trade Commission ruled that patent ‘473 of Qualcomm Inc. was invalid and that Nokia was not in violation of any of the three other cases brought against them by their competitor. Originally filed on June 9, 2006, Qualcomm brought suit that Nokia had violated 6 […]
Qualcomm Offering 700 MHz Support
Qualcomm announced yesterday that their updated product roadmap will include introducing their first CMOS transceiver that will fully support the newly available 700 MHz spectrum. The new transceiver tagged as Qualcomm’s RTR6570 will not only include support in the 700 MHz band, but will also continue to support all other frequencies already established in the […]
Sprint QChat Test Device Images and Playbook Pages Leak
The first pictures of Sprint QChat compatible devices have surfaced along with a couple scanned pages of an accompanying document detailing the Nextel Direct Connect brand going forward. The handsets are unique in that the DC button is internally lit, calling attention to the function intended as a method to promote the feature along with […]
AT&T Purchases 700 MHz Spectrum Licenses for $2.5 Billion
AT&T has purchased a total of $2.5 billion in spectrum licenses covering 196 million people in 281 markets in the much coveted 700Mhz band that has been the subject of much speculation in recent months. The licenses were purchased from Aloha Partners LP and the deal allows AT&T to make immediate use of some of […]
HTC’s Touch Dual Ushers Back the Vertical Slider PDA
HTC has announced a new version of the Touch. The device, known as the Touch Dual, is a revamped version of the original Windows Mobile 6 Professional device with a sliding keypad in either 13 key standard or 20 key converged keyboard similar to the SureType keyboard on the BlackBerry and other devices. The Touch […]
Sprint Adopts uiOne from Qualcomm (Updated)
Update: Many people are incorrectly interperting this to mean that Sprint has switched to BREW. Most people that have come to that conclusion have not completely read this article. However, we will clarify. Sprint will continue to use J2ME in devices that have uiOne installed. While that may change in the future, the only current […]
Verizon To Launch MediaFLO Live TV Network
Verizon today announced that they plan to launch a new wireless network specifically for broadcasting live television. Using MediaFLO technology developed through Qualcomm’s reserach into Flash-OFDM technologies. Unlike more advanced MediaFLO plans envisioned by Qualcomm, Verizon will deploy MediaFLO on their standard EV-DO network. By using MediaFLO over EV-DO in broadcast form, Verizon hopes to […]