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NetZero Shifts Focus, Becomes Free 4G WiMAX Internet Service Provider

NetZero Shifts Focus, Becomes Free 4G WiMAX Internet Service Provider

By Christopher Price on March 19, 2012

NetZero ironically first to begin offering 4G mobile broadband starting at… zero dollars per month.

Posted in Clearwire, Virtual Operators (MVNOs), WiMAX | Tagged clear spot, Clearwire, LTE, NetZero, usb, Wi-Fi, WiMAX | 1 Response

You Can Use Your Verizon Smartphone LTE SIM in an iPad (with Unlimited Data Plans & Hotspot too) - Verizon Responds

You Can Use Your Verizon Smartphone LTE SIM in an iPad (with Unlimited Data Plans & Hotspot too) – Verizon Responds

By Christopher Price on March 16, 2012

We go hands-on to answer the most burning, lingering question that Verizon techies have with the new iPad.

Posted in Apple, LTE, Verizon | Tagged Apple, grandfathered, hotspot, ipad, ipad 3, LTE, micro-sim, mobile hotspot, portable hotspot, sim, third-generation ipad, Verizon, Wi-Fi | 31 Responses

Motorola Rolling Out Android 4.0 for Xoom Wi-Fi

Motorola Rolling Out Android 4.0 for Xoom Wi-Fi

By Humberto Saabedra on January 18, 2012

The second tablet to receive the long awaited Android 4.0 update will be Motorola’s Xoom Wi-Fi tablet, with the update being pushed out as an OTA update. The update pushes the software version to IML77 and takes full advantage of the new operating system, being that the Xoom was the reference device for the previous […]

Posted in Android, Motorola, Nerds, Verizon | Tagged Android, Motorola, Motorola Xoom, Wi-Fi | 1 Response

Republic Wireless Revises Terms of Service, Eliminates Cellular Access Limits

By Humberto Saabedra on December 23, 2011

Upstart VOIP-based virtual operator Republic Wireless has managed to make its $19 monthly hybrid cellular and Wi-Fi based wireless service one of the most compelling offers in the industry and is set to truly change perceptions with its latest move to make the cellular half of its service truly unlimited. Previously at the launch of […]

Posted in Sprint, Virtual Operators (MVNOs), Wired & VoIP | Tagged Republic Wireless, Sprint Nextel, Voice over IP, Wi-Fi | 3 Responses

Republic Wireless Launches in Beta

Republic Wireless Launches in Beta

By Humberto Saabedra on November 8, 2011

Following up on a previous report, Republic Wireless has launched in a limited beta period with the first phone available being the LG Optimus with both the hardware and software necessary to support its heavily touted Hybrid Calling service which currently starts at $19 a month for unlimited calls and messaging over Wi-Fi while featuring […]

Posted in Android, LG, Sprint, Virtual Operators (MVNOs), Wi-Fi, Wired & VoIP | Tagged LG, Republic Wireless, sprint, uma, Wi-Fi | 2 Responses

Republic Wireless to Offer Hybrid VOIP/Cellular Service on November 8th

Republic Wireless to Offer Hybrid VOIP/Cellular Service on November 8th

By Humberto Saabedra on October 31, 2011

One of the biggest drawbacks to Google Voice is the lack of full VOIP support on Android/iOS, and a new virtual operator aims to bridge that gap in Republic Wireless. The virtual provider will be launched by Bandwidth.com on November 8th with Sprint confirmed to be one of the first cell networks to support the […]

Posted in Android, Sprint | Tagged Android, sprint, Voice over IP, Wi-Fi | 1 Response

Samsung Galaxy Tab Wi-Fi Pricing and Launch Confirmed

By Humberto Saabedra on April 7, 2011

After months of anticipation and delays, Samsung has finally confirmed pricing and launch details for the Samsung Galaxy Tab Wi-Fi Android tablet. The tablet will be launched on April 10th for $349.99 and have an identical featureset to the carrier subsidized versions of the Tab, save for the lack of a cellular radio. Otherwise, the […]

Posted in Android, Samsung | Tagged android 2.2, Galaxy Tab, Samsung, Wi-Fi | 4 Responses

Best Buy Announces HTC Flyer Wi-Fi as Retailer Exclusive

Best Buy Announces HTC Flyer Wi-Fi as Retailer Exclusive

By Humberto Saabedra on March 22, 2011

Following up, Best Buy and HTC have jointly announced that the retailer will be the exclusive carrier for the Wi-Fi version of the HTC Flyer Android tablet. The tablet is nearly identical to the Sprint version announced as the EVO View 4G, but lacks cellular radios. Specifications are identical with a 1.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, […]

Posted in Android, HTC, Wi-Fi | Tagged Android, Flyer, HTC, Wi-Fi | 3 Responses

Sideload Blocked Market Apps on AT&T Android Phones Without Rooting

By Humberto Saabedra on February 15, 2011

A new workaround has been discovered for AT&T Android smartphones that will allow the installation of Android apps from the Android Market that are otherwise not allowed by AT&T without the need for device rooting. Turn off your phone. Pop out the SIM card. Turn your phone back on and connect to a Wi-Fi network. […]

Posted in Android, AT&T, Nerds | Tagged Android, AT&T, sideload, Wi-Fi | 1 Response

Eye-Fi Direct Mode Sends Camera Photos To Smartphones and Tablets

Eye-Fi Direct Mode Sends Camera Photos To Smartphones and Tablets

By Joseph Klaas on January 4, 2011

Today Eye-Fi has announced “Direct Mode”, a new update coming later this year to the current X2 memory card lineup that allows wireless transfer of a camera’s photos to a supported smartphone or tablet via the Eye-Fi Mobile companion app for iOS and Android. Eye-Fi’s existing lineup begins with the Connect X2, featuring 4GB of […]

Posted in Android, Apple, Wi-Fi | Tagged connect x2, eye-fi, eyefi, Wi-Fi

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