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iPad mini 4G Review (Verizon)

, Dec 3rd 2012 Discuss [0]

One of the takeaways from our iPad mini review was quite how travel-friendly the smaller tablet proved to be in comparison to the full-sized version. The 9.7-inch iPad has grown progressively slimmer across its generations, but the 7.9-inch form factor has bag-friendly advantages in its narrower width and shorter length. The fact that it’s so easily used one-handed makes it a more direct alternative to a Kindle or NOOK for ebook reading, too. While the WiFi-only model’s design begged to be included in your bag or purse, the 4G version finally has the flexibility to match.

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Verizon lauded by Consumer Reports: Only LTE earns AT&T approval

, Nov 29th 2012 Discuss [0]

Verizon's cellphone service has come out top of the pack for major US carriers, with sterling 4G performance the only thing to rescue AT&T from poor ratings across the board. Based on a survey of more than 63,000 subscribers by Consumer Reports, the feedback praised Verizon for its voice and data quality, the knowledge of staff, and how promptly issues were resolved. Read The Full Story

Galaxy Note II hits Verizon with LTE

, Nov 29th 2012 Discuss [0]

Does Verizon have the best smartphone line-up of any of the US carriers today? With Samsung's Galaxy Note II finally arriving, that may well be the case; the 5.5-inch phablet snuggles up on shelves next to the DROID DNA by HTC and the iPhone 5, and is priced at $299.99 with a new, two-year agreement. Read The Full Story

EE bumps LTE mobile broadband data by up to 3GB a month

, Nov 27th 2012 Discuss [0]

UK 4G carrier EE has quietly tweaked its mobile broadband plans, increasing the amount of data subscribers get per month by as much as 3GB. The new plans - which are also joined by a monthly rolling plan for those contract-averse - stick at the same price points as before, beginning at £15.99 on the 18-month agreement, but now offer a choice of 3GB, 5GB, or 8GB of LTE data. Read The Full Story

LG: LTE in the Nexus 4 is an evolutionary leftover

, Nov 24th 2012 Discuss [0]

The LTE modem discovered in the Nexus 4 is an evolutionary leftover akin to an appendix or tailbone, LG has explained, dashing any hopes of a firmware update unlocking future 4G capabilities. Interest was raised when teardowns of the latest Nexus smartphone revealed it had an LTE-capable modem, despite being billed as 3G only; as LG told TechRadar, however, that's just the vestigial remnants of the more advanced - and more expensive - device the Nexus 4 was based upon. Read The Full Story

Nexus 4 LTE enabled using simple hack

, Nov 23rd 2012 Discuss [0]

While it was discovered that Google's latest Nexus 4 smartphone does, in fact, have an LTE chip on the inside, the phone's radios don't cover the wide deployment of most LTE bands, resulting in unhappy users who yearn for faster downloads while on the go. However, a simple tweak has been discovered that allows Canadian users to take advantage of LTE on the Nexus 4. Read The Full Story

EE’s delayed LTE SIM-only plans go on sale

, Nov 20th 2012 Discuss [0]

UK 4G carrier EE has finally begun offering its SIM-only plans, having delayed the launch of the off-contract LTE packages following tardy testing troubles. The new plans - which rely on users bringing their own 4G-compatible device, such as the unlocked iPhone 5 Apple stores offer in Europe - offer a monthly discount on the regular charges, though exactly how much you save depends on how willing you are to tie yourself to the carrier. Read The Full Story

Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 LTE gets Jelly Bean plus VoLTE

, Nov 19th 2012 Discuss [0]

Samsung has begun pushing out Jelly Bean for the Galaxy Note 10.1 LTE, the 4G-enabled version of its stylus-toting tablet, complete with simultaneous voice and data support over LTE. The new update - which will initially be pushed out across three South Korean carriers - adds VoLTE support to the tablet, in addition to the niceties the newer version of Android delivers, and Samsung's own tweaks such as Multi-Window. Read The Full Story

AT&T 4G LTE now covers over 150 million people

, Nov 16th 2012 Discuss [0]

Just a couple of days ago we reported that AT&T's latest 4G LTE launch happened in a few big cities across the US, including Denver, Milwaukee, and Louisville. Today, the carrier officially announced that their 4G LTE network is now covering over 150 million people, and the coverage has so far doubled in 2012. Read The Full Story

iPad mini LTE and 4th-gen iPad now on sale at AT&T, Verizon

, Nov 16th 2012 Discuss [0]

If you didn't pre-order an LTE version of the iPad mini last month, not all hope is lost. Both AT&T and Verizon are now offering the smaller iPad as well as the 4th-gen iPad. AT&T says that you can purchase the new iPads at any of their physical locations, although they don't mention anything about availability on their website, but the two devices appear to be ready for purchase at ATT.com. Read The Full Story

4G LTE networks vulnerable to easy takedown hack

, Nov 15th 2012 Discuss [0]

4G LTE might be a thing of beauty for mobile users who love a good and fast internet connection while on the road, but according to a document filed with the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, a laptop and a software-defined radio unit costing about $650 is all it takes to take down a 4G network within a reasonably-size radius. Read The Full Story

AT&T launches 4G LTE in 8 markets today

, Nov 14th 2012 Discuss [0]

While AT&T might not be up to the pace that Verizon is currently holding when it comes to 4G LTE rollouts, the company is still delivering the faster service to more people, and that's all that really matters. AT&T has launched its 4G LTE network in eight cities today, most of which are big markets. Read The Full Story
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