CES 2012: Polaroid Announces SC1630 Android Powered Camera
Polaroid has introduced its first Android powered smartphone with a full point and shoot assembly in the SC1630. While the SC1630 resembles a typical Android smartphone, a closer look reveals that it is actually a rebranded and re-engineered version of the Chinese Aigo A8 sold by China Unicom in that country. The SC1630 as developed [...]
In-Depth: Why iPhone 4S Can’t use CDMA on GSM Networks
I’ve posted a few brief comments on Steve’s passing on my personal blog… It’s not 100% clear yet if all iPhone 4S variants will have CDMA hardware inside, but Apple has made one thing clear; if you purchase an iPhone 4S from AT&T, a GSM/UMTS carrier, or an unlocked version, you won’t be able to [...]
Updates to Atrix 4G and Inspire 4G to Enable Full Uploads Confirmed
After weeks of anticipation, HTC has announced a future update for the Inspire 4G smartphone to enable full-speed uploads via FCC documents after customer complaints began to surface that it and the Atrix 4G were artificially limited to 300Kbps upload speeds while the iPhone 4 was unaffected. Speculation then began to circulate that Apple’s iPhone [...]
AT&T Launching 12 Android Devices and 20 LTE Devices This Year
AT&T has announced plans to launch a total of 12 Android devices throughout the year including the previously announced HTC Inspire 4G, Motorola Atrix 4G, and Samsung Infuse 4G along with other yet to be announced devices. In related news, the carrier has also announced that it plans to launch 20 4G devices throughout the [...]
Option Announces GTM601 and GTM609 Multi-Radio Module for Phones
Cell phone radio manufacturer Option, best known for its UMTS modems has announced its newest multi-radio modules in the GTM601 and GTM609. The GTM601 and GTM609 are being touted by the company as the smallest to support voice, GSM / HSPA, CDMA / EV-DO, GPS, and the new GLONASS navigation system. The modules will also [...]
T-Mobile Adds More HSPA+ Markets, Devices
T-Mobile has announced a further expansion of its HSPA+ data network overlay with customers in Chicago, IL, Colorado Springs, CO, Ft. Wayne, IN, Louisville, KY, and Raleigh-Durham and Wilmington, NC. Along with the new markets, new HSPA+ compatible devices have been announced in the myTouch 4G launching tomorrow and the Dell Mini 10 4G netbook [...]
T-Mobile Expands HSPA Coverage
Following up, T-Mobile has expanded its HSPA+ coverage to more cities, with Biloxi and Gulfport, Miss.; Denver, Colo.; Huntsville, Ala.; Knoxville, Tenn.; Myrtle Beach, S.C.; Norfolk, Va.; Omaha, Neb.; Phoenix and Tucson, Ariz.; Salt Lake City, Utah; San Francisco, San Jose, Oakland and Sacramento, Calif.; and West Palm Beach, Fla. now covered under the faster [...]
T-Mobile Expands HSPA+ Coverage
T-Mobile has announced in a short press notice that it has expanded its HSPA+ network overlay to more markets, with customers in Boston, MA; Erie, PA; Fresno, CA; Palm Springs, CA; San Diego, CA; Miami, FL; Richmond, VA; Spokane, WA; and Topeka, KS now able to take advantage of the faster 21Mbps network with appropriate [...]
AT&T Releases Statement on Upload Speed Issues
AT&T has released an official statement regarding a spate of reports yesterday that involved upload issues across its data network across the country, which have since been centered on a software defect found in network equipment provided by Alcatel-Lucent and caused issues with HSPA upload speeds for smartphone and aircard users. AT&T and Alcatel-Lucent are [...]
Qualcomm Announces New Dual-Mode Femtocell Chipsets
Qualcomm has announced the development of new dual-mode HSPA+ and EVDO Rev. A and B chipsets for femtocells. Such examples of femtocells include the AT&T 3G MicroCell and the Verizon Wireless Network Extender. Qualcomm further states that the chips are the first to combine HSPA+ and CDMA2000 1X/EV-DO Rev. A/Rev. B access. The chips will [...]
