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‘4G LTE’ Stories

NVIDIA hits AT&T 4G LTE with Icera 410

, May 24th 2012 Discuss [0]

This morning the folks at NVIDIA have announced their first trip into the world of AT&T 4G LTE with the Icera 410 LTE mulimode data modem chipset for tablets and clamshell devices. This chipset paves the way for NVIDIA to be working on the 4G LTE network AT&T offers in the very near future and through the future as well with Tegra-powered devices galore. The qualification tests this chipset has just gone through will allow product manufacturers from all corners of the market to quickly and easily get set up with 4G LTE and will set NVIDIA up for big wins in the connected AT&T smart device market for some time to come.

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HTC EVO 4G LTE shipping date now May 24

, May 21st 2012 Discuss [0]

In what's quickly becoming one of the most hotly anticipated smartphones on its carrier of choice, the HTC EVO 4G LTE's release situation has just turned back to positive with a May 24th ship date on the books. The HTC EVO 4G LTE was recently the subject of an investigation / check sort of event at the US border while HTC's shipment (which also included HTC One X) units were held up on account of their supposed patent-infringing software. Since we first heard that news, HTC's newest relative of the HTC One series has been cleared - or is about to be cleared, at least, as its carrier suggests the late May shipping date as a reality for pre-order customers. Read The Full Story

Verizon global 4G LTE comes to four new phones

, May 21st 2012 Discuss [0]

In an expansion that can only be called global-minded, the folks at Verizon are today letting it be known that four more Android phones will soon be approved for global use. Three DROID-branded Motorola devices as well as HTC's Rezound will be bringing on global roaming so that we'll be able to bring them with next year to Mobile World Congress if we wish! Customers will be seeing notifications on their smartphones when the software update is available, and yes, it is a software update that everyone will have to initiate, even if they don't plan on flying soon. Read The Full Story

Samsung Focus 2 Review

, May 20th 2012 Discuss [0]

AT&T has no shortage of value-priced phones, and just lately, a pretty good selection of 4G LTE devices as well. But the two haven’t crossed over much yet, and the ranks of Windows Phone 7 devices are a little slim as well. Happily, all three of these categories can add the Samsung Focus 2, which goes on sale starting today for $49.99 with a two-year contract. Is it worth your hard-earned greenbacks? Let’s find out.

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Samsung teams with US Cellular for LTE hotspot

, May 17th 2012 Discuss [0]

This week we're seeing another step in the rolling out of US Cellular's LTE network here in the United States with a brand new Samsung hotspot. If this hotspot looks familiar, it certainly should, as its essentially the same unit as we've seen previously working with Verizon - that same hotspot Google gave away at Google I/O 2011, in fact. This hotspot will in your hands working exclusively with US Cellular's brand of LTE soon. Read The Full Story

Verizon Unlimited Data addressed in official statement

, May 17th 2012 Discuss [0]

This morning Verizon has released an official statement on what was said yesterday by the company's CFO in regards to the end of Unlimited Data plans for smartphones and tablets. This statement assures the public that no hard and fast plans have been announced for current or prospective customers other than their current data sharing project already in the works now for some time. This statement comes aside comments made this week which seemed to effectively kill unlimited data on Verizon for grandfathered-in users. Read The Full Story

Verizon CFO kills Unlimited Data for LTE upgrades

, May 16th 2012 Discuss [0]

This week at the 40th J.P. Morgan Technology, Media and Telecom conference, Verizon CFO Fran Shammo said that the company would have all grandfathered 3G unlimited data plans migrating to 4G turned away from unlimited data in the very near future. This update will have the original $30 a month plan axed entirely for those making the switch, with users wishing to stay on 3G continuing to keep their unlimited plans for the foreseeable future. By mid-summer, all 3G update candidates to 4G will be on the company’s data-share plan.

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LG Optimus LTE2 hands-on in Korea

, May 15th 2012 Discuss [0]

We’re all the way over across the pond today to take a peek at LG’s newest beast, the LG Optimus LTE2, complete with a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 dual-core processor, LTE data speed, at a massive 2GB of RAM. This device was announced just this past month as Samsung released information on their own new monster the Galaxy S III, and here in the LTE2 you’ll find some fabulous specifications that definitely aim high on the super phone chart for ultimate dominance across the earth. Don’t expect this machine to hit the shores of the USA any time soon, but have a peek at how powerful this monster is in the wild today.

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NVIDIA and partner acquire 500 wireless patents

, May 14th 2012 Discuss [0]

NVIDIA has partnered with Intellectual Ventures in order to acquire roughly 500 patents owned by IPWireless. All the patents revolve around wireless technologies, including 3G, LTE, and LTE-Advanced. The acquisition closed on April 30th, but the terms of the deal weren’t disclosed. IPWireless will retain access to the patents royalty-free, with the portfolio split between NVIDIA and Intellectual Ventures. Read The Full Story

Verizon Jetpack MiFi 4620L mobile hotspot review

, May 11th 2012 Discuss [0]

There’s little to be said at this point about how powerful Verizon’s 4G LTE network really is – we’ve found no more comprehensive coverage in the country at this point in history – but how well does this newest Verizon Jetpack MiFi 4620L mobile hotspot harness that power? Verizon has several mobile hotspot devices in their store right this second, this being Novatel Wireless‘ newest look at pushing this LTE network to your many wonderful devices. You’ll be getting fabulous data speeds in a tiny package – and this device has a lovely display, as well – but what’s the difference when it comes down to it between this and the rest of the hotspots currently available at Verizon?

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HTC EVO 4G LTE New Orleans ImageChip Tour

, May 9th 2012 Discuss [0]

This week at CTIA 2012, HTC is taking the press on a tour of New Orleans as they allow us a look at the next hero phone with an HTC ImageSense chip onboard: the HTC EVO 4G LTE. This device is roughly similar in size to the HTC One X, has a black, red, and gray color scheme, and comes with no less than the last embedded kickstand on earth. What HTC is doing today is proving the power of this device’s 8 megapixel camera, 1080p video capabilities, and HTC ImageSense chip onboard the next big EVO to hit the market. The following post’s gallery of images is being updated throughout the night on May 9th, 2012 at this live bus tour event. Stick around for more!

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Clearwire and Qualcomm partner on Band 41 LTE

, May 9th 2012 Discuss [0]

Clearwire continues to try and bolster its LTE network in the United States, but is approaching things from a fresh angle with its latest announcement. The wireless provider is partnering with Qualcomm in order to add support for Band 41 to multi-mode LTE chipsets. That’s good news for those hoping to maintain LTE connectivity across the US, as devices will potentially be compatible with a wide range of LTE bands across multiple networks. Read The Full Story
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