Cell Phone Digest

Sprint Files Lawsuit Against DISH and Clearwire

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:38:35 -0500

Sprint announced today that it has filed a complaint in the Delaware Court of Chancery against DISH Network Corporation (NASDAQ:DISH) and Clearwire Corporation (NASDAQ: CLWR) asking the Court to prevent the consummation of the DISH tender offer for Clearwire....]]>Continue reading...

The new HUAWEI Ascend P6 is the World's Slimmest Smartphone

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:35:19 -0500

Huawei, a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider, today unveiled the HUAWEI Ascend P6, the world’s slimmest smartphone measuring 6.18mm. The smartphone features a 1.5GHz quad-core processor and a sleek metallic body. With its 4.7-inch high...]]>Continue reading...

Visual Computing’s Ascent Gives NVIDIA Room to Expand Its Business Model

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:33:06 -0500

PC sales are declining with the rise of smartphones and tablets. High-definition screens are proliferating, showing up on most every machine. Android is increasingly pervasive. Yesterday’s PC industry, which produced several hundred million units a year, will soon become...]]>Continue reading...

More Than 3/4 of Americans Do Not Trust Cloud Security

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:26:53 -0500

Halon, the technology leader in email security, routers, and load balancers, today announced the results of its 2013 Security Survey. Halon commissioned the study because it is the only provider of email security solutions built for hosting, cloud, and service...Continue reading...

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Bing Voice Recognition on Windows Phone More Accurate and 2X Fast

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:21:43 -0500

Video: Bing Makes Voice Search on Windows Phone More Accurate and Twice As Fast If you’re using a Windows Phone in the US, you...]]>Continue reading...

Skype Video Messaging – Catch Up Whenever, Wherever

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:19:02 -0500

Skype is all about keeping people close — but even the best technology can’t solve the problem of busy schedules or missed calls. Want to say goodnight to your kids while traveling, but you’ll be up in the air? Need...]]>Continue reading...

Wireless Emergency Alerts Coming to iPhone 5, 4S

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:15:26 -0500

Starting today, customers using iPhone 5 and 4S will begin receiving a software update that includes Wireless Emergency Alerts. These are government-issued safety messages that include AMBER Alerts, emergency alerts – such as man-made or natural disasters, and Presidential...

Sprint 4G LTE Expands into 22 New Cities

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:13:12 -0500

Sprint today announced the availability of its all-new 4G LTE network in 22 new cities, just in time for the official start of summer. Customers in “hotspots” such as Miami, New Orleans, Raleigh, N.C., and Tampa, Fla., are now...]]>Continue reading...

Wireless Emergency Alerts Coming to iPhone 5, 4S

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 23:28:22 -0500

Migration of MetroPCS Customers to 4G HSPA+ and LTE Network Ahead of Schedule

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 23:26:21 -0500

Just six weeks after completing the combination of T-Mobile USA and MetroPCS, T-Mobile US, Inc. today announced the migration of MetroPCS customers onto its 4G HSPA+ and LTE network is ahead of planned schedule. This migration will provide customers of...Continue reading...

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AT&T GoPhone Customers Can Surf the AT&T's 4G LTE Network with Prepaid Plans

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 23:23:33 -0500

Beginning June 21, AT&T* GoPhone customers can enjoy the affordability and simplicity of a prepaid wireless plan on the nation’s fastest 4G LTE network. AT&T is adding to its lineup of GoPhone devices with the introduction of the 4G...]]>Continue reading...

Wireless Deadzones Shaping Consumer Behavior

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 19:57:36 -0500

Actiontec Electronics announced the results of its Spring 2013 study on US domestic Wi-Fi habits, revealing a surprising degree of satisfaction with Wi-Fi despite widespread connectivity issues.The findings were compiled from three independent studies fielded in Spring 2013 from over...Continue reading...

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DISH and nTelos Launch Fixed Wireless Broadband Pilot

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 19:53:09 -0500

Following last month's announcement of their intent to co-develop a fixed wireless broadband service, DISH (DISH) and NTELOS Holding Corp. (NTLS) have now deployed broadband service in rural Virginia using wireless spectrum in the 2.5 GHz range. Broadband service speeds...Continue reading...

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Broadcom Introduces New Quad-Core HSPA+ Processor

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 19:48:47 -0500

Broadcom Corporation (BRCM), a global innovation leader in semiconductor solutions for wired and wireless communications, today announced a quad-core HSPA+ processor designed for high-performance, entry-level smartphones. The BCM23550 is the company's newest smartphone platform optimized for the Android 4.2 Jelly...Continue reading...

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AT&T New Smartphone Teaser Video

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 20:40:31 -0500

Today AT&T posted a teaser video on YouTube showcasing the pending release a waterproof smartphone. The device being dunked into water looks similar to the Samsung Galaxy S4 Active. The video states additional information will be available June 13. ...