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Navy ships getting 4G LTE makeovers

Mark Raby, May 23rd 2012 Discuss [0]

Being in the Navy is no easy task. There is no shortage of things to discuss when thinking about things the brave men and women have to endure on a daily basis, but one that can't be discounted is the utter lack of personal communications while they are out at sea. Until now, it a sailor wants to check their email, stream video, or do anything for personal use, they're lucky if they get low-end dial-up speeds. That's about to change. Read The Full Story

Voyager Mobile finally open for business

Ben Kersey, May 21st 2012 Discuss [0]

If you’re willing to be a little flexible with your choice of smartphone, you can save a pretty penny by subscribing to an MVNO instead of one of the main four carriers in the US. MVNOs piggyback on their networks but typically offer better deals. One such MVNO is Voyager Mobile, who promised to bring unlimited tariffs to a CDMA network near you without breaking the bank but has suffered some delays. Today Voyager has officially launched with prices that might entice you. Read The Full Story

Apple still faces Aussie iPad trial despite 4G rebrand

Chris Davies, May 15th 2012 Discuss [0]

Apple's decision to rebrand the new iPad as the "iPad WiFi + Cellular" and drop the allegedly confusing 4G reference will not save it from a court appearance with the Australian consumer rights watchdog. "Any move by Apple to cease using the descriptor of '4G' will mitigate against the ACCC's concerns but will not deal with any past conduct" a spokesperson for the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) told SmartHouse, insisting that "the proceedings brought by the ACCC are continuing." Read The Full Story

Voyager Mobile delays launch after “malicious network attack”

Chris Davies, May 15th 2012 Discuss [0]

New US MVNO Voyager Mobile almost got its unlimited voice, text and data service up and running today, but has claimed a "malicious network attack" has forced it to postpone the launch. The virtual carrier - which plans to offer unlimited wireless plans starting at $19 per month, with no credit checks or agreements to sign - was also readying a so-called "frequent talker program" which would reward heavier users. Read The Full Story

Apple rebrands iPad 4G after LTE furore

Chris Davies, May 13th 2012 Discuss [0]

Apple has quietly rebranded its new iPad WiFi + 4G in response to continued pressure from regulators concerned that buyers were being misled over the data speeds the third-gen tablet could achieve. The tablet, now know as the new iPad WiFi + Cellular, was capable of connecting to LTE networks from Verizon and AT&T in the US, but incompatible with 4G networks elsewhere in the world. Apple had faced increasing scrutiny in Australia, the UK and elsewhere over whether its branding was confusing and potentially misinforming would-be tableteers as to what their new gadget was capable of.

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Nvidia ‘Grey’ LTE processor pushed back to 2013

Mark Raby, May 11th 2012 Discuss [0]

Nvidia announced its earnings for the first quarter of the year today, and it certainly had a lot to brag about. The company brought in $924 million in revenue, out of which it squeezed a healthy $60 million profit. In addition, it became even more bullish about the immediate road ahead, projecting a $1.05 billion sales figure for the second quarter, up from a previous estimate of $990 million. But speaking of Nvidia's future, it also had some disappointing news to relay during the quarterly report. Read The Full Story

SlashGear Evening Wrap-Up: May 11, 2012

Mark Raby, May 11th 2012 Discuss [0]

Happy Friday, everyone. We made it through yet another week, and what a week it was. Be sure to check out all of our CTIA coverage, but for now let's see what made news today. First up, we have a Samsung Galaxy S III vs Galaxy Note hands-on report. And going along with that theme, check this out - Samsung Galaxy S III accessories press images revealed. And in non-Galaxy news, 2013 Ford Fusion touts unprecedented technology. Read The Full Story

FreedomPop $99 WiMAX iPhone case up for pre-order

Ben Kersey, May 11th 2012 Discuss [0]

Towards the end of March it was revealed that FreedomPop was planning to launch a WiMAX iPhone case that would provide 1GB of data for free. The case would come with a deposit of $99 that would be refunded upon returning the case, with the company hoping to take advantage of a freemium model by converting customers to a paid model further down the road. FreedomPop is now available for pre-order, although the product has been tweaked slightly. Read The Full Story

4G LTE Tri-Fi Hotspot shares LTE, WiMAX and 3G

Chris Davies, May 9th 2012 Discuss [0]

Sierra Wireless has revealed the first triple-mode LTE, WiMAX and 3G mobile hotspot, the 4G LTE Tri-Fi, set to hit the Now Network later this month. Promising up to eight hours of active battery life and sharing for up to eight devices over WiFi b/g/n connections, the 4G LTE Tri-Fi Hotspot also has a microSD card slot for working as a portable NAS using DLNA for easy access. Read The Full Story

HTC EVO 4G LTE: May 18th for $199.99

Ben Kersey, May 9th 2012 Discuss [0]

We first saw the announcement of the HTC EVO 4G LTE last month, and took another look at it at CTIA 2012 yesterday, but HTC has announced the official price and availability for the handset in the United States. You can expect to pay the standard $199.99 on a new two-year contract, with pre-orders beginning today for delivery on May 18th. The EVO 4G LTE is a riff of the current One series with some minor hardware tweaks. Read The Full Story

Sony Xperia GX and SX deliver LTE to Japan

Chris Davies, May 9th 2012 Discuss [0]

Sony has revealed a pair of new LTE smartphones for the Japanese market, the Xperia GX and Xperia SX, each running Android Ice Cream Sandwich and toting features like a 13-megapixel camera. The Sony Xperia GX is the flagship of the pair, with a 4.6-inch Mobile BRAVIA display, 1.5GHz dual-core processor, and a 13-megapixel camera with HD video recording and LED flash. Read The Full Story

T-Mobile boosts HSPA+ and grabs LTE kit; iPhone support this year

Chris Davies, May 8th 2012 Discuss [0]

T-Mobile USA has announced the next phase of its 4G drive, with broader roll-out of HSPA+ 42Mbps service and new partners for its 2013 LTE network. The carrier has inked deals with Ericsson and Nokia Siemens Networks - both mainstays in the 4G industry - to LTE-capable kit at 37,000 cell sites across T-Mobile's 4G network, boosting signal quality and enhancing performance beginning in 2012. Meanwhile, T-Mobile has also seen more than 1m users sign up to the VoIP service, with each user making over ten calls on average. Read The Full Story