Sprint Cutting 2500 Jobs
November 11, 2009
Filed under Cell Phone Information, Cell Phones
According to a recent article on IntoMobile it seems that Sprint (the U.S. carrier) will soon be slashing around 2,000 to 2,500 jobs by the end of the year. Read more
ASUS ebook Readers Confirmed
October 29, 2009
Filed under Electronics
ASUS have recently confirmed that they will be releasing a few different ebook readers in 2010, it is thought that these ebook readers will launch in March 2010. Read more
2010 bringing WiMAX-enabled Android phone on Sprint
September 21, 2009
Filed under Cell Phone Information, Cell Phones
PC World were at the recent 4G World Conference, they spent some time talking to a number of wireless carriers, analysts as well as handset makers. PC World has concluded that we will see possible a Samsung Android Smartphone with WiMAX by 2010 and the carrier looks to be Sprint. Read more
HTC Hero: More News on Sprint Version
August 6, 2009
Filed under Cell Phones, Handsets
An article on IntoMobile seems to suggest that perhaps the HTC Hero will be hitting the Sprint network. Many of us believed that the HTC would never be released on a US 3G compatible carrier, however if these rumors are correct we could soon see it on Sprints 3G network. Read more
Mobile WiMAX in 2014
August 4, 2009
Filed under Cell Phone Accessories, Cell Phones
Clearwater and its parent company Sprint, have some great news, Juniper Research has now issued a recent study that Mobile WiMAX revenue will reach $15 billion by 2014. This revenue increase is based on the fact that mobile WiMAX subscribers would rise to at least 50 million. Read more
Sprint more reliable network than Verizon and AT&T
July 10, 2009
Filed under Cell Phone Information, Cell Phones
With the choice of cellular carriers in the U.S., one always offers something better than the other and it is just that which makes for great competition. According to HotHardware, PC World has conducted a recent test, something that Sprint can be happy about. It was found that out of the top three carriers in the U.S. Sprint, Verizon and AT&T, Sprint was found to be the more reliable network. Read more
WiMax: Growth Back On Track
July 3, 2009
Filed under News
Since the recent economic meltdown growth of WiMAX deployment has really slowed, however experts are said to think that by the end of the year WiMax should take of again.
WiMax is said to be growing mostly in developing nations such as Africa, the Middle East, India, Europe and Asia, and following the recent 16% drop in revenue this growth is needed. Read more
Nokia Siemens meets objections with Nortel’s LTE unit sale
June 30, 2009
Filed under Cell Phone Information, Cell Phones
InformationWeek are reporting that the proposed purchase of Nortel Network put forward by Nokia Siemens has hit a bit of a brick wall, as a group of Nortel’s creditors and suppliers are objecting the deal. This puts the $650 million deal under danger of collapse which is bad news for Nortel as they have financial difficulties.
Nortel have no problems in terms of technology production the problems they have only occur with running the commercial business. The deal is also seen by many as extremely under value which is another reason people seem to not want the deal to go ahead.
For a detailed look into the proposed deal along with patents and a lot more check out the full article on InformationWeek.
HTC Hero: WiMAX Version coming to Sprint
June 27, 2009
Filed under Cell Phone Information, Cell Phones
It has been revealed that Sprint are preparing to release their own version of the HTC Hero, which has just been announced recently. The exciting news though, is that their version is thought to include WiMAX and CDMA. Read more
Lenovo’s ThinkPad T400s: Only 0.83-inches thin
The Lenovo ThinkPad T400s is just 0.83-inches thin, making it thinner than most netbooks on the market, but is more than four times as powerful. The new ThinkPad T400s looks to bridge the gap from a netbook to a notebook. Read more
IPhone OS 3.0 and 3GS: App developer opinions
June 18, 2009
Filed under Cell Phones, Phone Software
Following on from our previous post about the 5 best features on the IPhone 3.0 and the new IPhone 3G s review round up, here is a review on the developers opinions on the new apps.
The app developers of the IPhone 3.0 think that people should stop downloading the simple child’s play games and move on to the more serious games like Grand Theft Auto because of all the south park episodes available and all the R rated episodes there are available to download so if people can watch them they should be able to play a more serious game with the violence that is suitable for the older people with the IPhone 3.0.
The only problem for the gamers on the IPhone is they have to really hunt for the sort of game they are looking for because each category for every game is growing making them have to search deeper and harder for the game suitable for them. read more on what Shay Casey-iPhone developer - had to say here. Read more
Nokia Rover: next-gen tablet
May 26, 2009
Filed under Computers, Portable Computers & Tablets
Nokia seems to have taken a huge blow after they donated Symbian OS to the Symbian Foundation, but are now trying to forget about those events with the future release of its next-gen tablet the N810 Nokia Rover. Read more
Palm Pre News: fighting dominators Blackberry and iPhone
April 8, 2009
Filed under Cell Phones, Handsets
The Palm Pre, which is to be launched by Sprint, certainly has a number of obstacles to overcome, if they want to take on the might of the current smartphone dominators, Research In Motion’s (RIM) BlackBerry handsets and the Apple iPhone 3G. Read more
Palm Pre and Sprint’s 4G WiMAX network
April 8, 2009
Filed under Cell Phone Information, Cell Phones
With the way that Sprint are promoting their 4G WiMAX network and also the Palm Pre in new advertisements, it would be wishful thinking that the new Pre phone would include 4G for a much faster experience.
Will the Palm (NASDAQ:PALM) Pre include a version with 4G at release? Read more
Silent Hill: Shattered Memories confirmed by Konami
April 7, 2009
Filed under Gaming, Nintendo Wii, Sony PSP
We’ve been hearing a few details about this game recently but Konami have officially confirmed Silent Hill: Shattered Memories for the Nintendo Wii, Sony PSP and PS2 consoles. Read more
Fonera 2.0 wireless router release date unveiled
The Fonera 2.0 wireless router was on show in Paris a few days ago, and it was announced that the device will go on sale in Europe on April 21, 2009, USA, Hong Kong, Japan and Taiwan will see the Fonera 2.0 released in May. Read more
Samsung Mondi photos from CTIA Wireless 2009
April 1, 2009
Filed under Cell Phones, Handsets
Samsung have certainly been working hard in preparation for CTIA Wireless 2009, not only are they showing of the new Impression and Magnet, the Korean cell phone maker has also brought the Mondi to the party. CNET have been on hand at the show and have taken a range of photos that show what a great job Sammy have done. Read more
CTIA 2009: Clearwire portable Wi-Fi router extends WiMax network
Just before the start of CTIA Wireless 2009, Clearwire announced a new portable Wi-Fi router, this will use Wi-Fi to connect to consumer electronic devices, such as cameras and smartphones and then connect them to its 4G WiMax wireless network. Read more
New Apple Mac Mini has GeForce 9400M graphics
As expected Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) have updated their Mac Mini, but looking at the news specs, it is a bit of an anti-climax. Apple have done the bare minimum with these updated small Mac’s, the best feature has to be the five USB ports, which was expected. Read more
Rumour: Original Silent Hill Remake for Nintendo Wii?
February 26, 2009
Filed under Gaming, Nintendo Wii
It has been rumoured today that UK developer Climax is currently working on a remake of the original and arguably the best Silent Hill to date. This remake is said to be for the Nintendo Wii at the moment, with possible versions for the Sony PS3 and Xbox 360 on the way. Read more
