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Carrier fees for law enforcement wiretaps detailed

, Apr 4th 2012 Discuss [0]

I'm sure there a lot of people out there that seriously worry about their privacy when using mobile phones. Despite how you feel about local and federal law enforcement being able to gain access to your conversations and data through your wireless phone carrier, it happens all the time with a court order. The fact that authorities can track your location and access information such as phone calls and text messages isn't new. What is new is recent figures that have surfaced showing how much major wireless carriers charge for the services. Read The Full Story

MetroPCS begins LTE throttling, but adds unlimted $70 plan

, Apr 3rd 2012 Discuss [7]

Discount carrier MetroPCS has put a damper on its unlimited LTE data plans by adding usage caps and throttling. The company announced today that its original $60 unlimited LTE data plan will now be limited to 5GB, while its $50 plan caps at 2.5GB and its $40 plan at 250MB. But its not ditching unlimited data plans completely as it now offers a $70 unlimited LTE data plan. Read The Full Story

AT&T adding 12 new LTE markets starting April 8

, Apr 3rd 2012 Discuss [17]

AT&T has been planning a 12-market expansion of its LTE network starting this month and today the company confirmed that the new markets will begin lighting up this Sunday, April 8. This new expansion will bring AT&T's coverage to about 40 markets. Although it's making good progress it still trails far behind Verizon, which has recently touted a 400-market target for year-end. Read The Full Story

Huawei boasts 30Gbit/s “beyond LTE” wireless tech

, Mar 27th 2012 Discuss [0]

While carriers and OEMs are doing their best to provide LTE connectivity to consumers, there’s a limit on the speeds that can be achieved right now. Right now, standard LTE can provide download peaks of 300Mbit/s, while LTE Advanced is capable of 1Gbit/s and beyond. Huawei recently revealed that they’re working on a technology that could shatter both those numbers, with wireless speeds reaching 30Gbit/s. Read The Full Story

Logitech UE Air Speaker packs AirPlay for $400

, Mar 27th 2012 Discuss [1]

Logitech has taken the wraps off of its first AirPlay compatible audio system, the Logitech UE Air Speaker, a WiFi-enabled streaming all-in-one. The $399.99 UE Air Speaker pulls uncompressed audio from your iPad, iPhone, iPod touch or computer, but also supports directly docked devices - and recharging - in its pull-out bay. Meanwhile, the "UE" Ultimate Ears branding promises superlative audio quality. Read The Full Story

Seagate GoFlex Satellite update adds simultaneous WiFi streaming and web

, Mar 21st 2012 Discuss [1]

Seagate has released an update to its GoFlex Satellite WiFi-enabled external drive and its companion iOS and Android apps, adding support for simultaneously connecting via WiFi to the portable HDD and to a separate data network. Announced last May, the GoFlex Satellite is a 500GB drive positioned as a way to offload data from your smartphone and tablet, while still being able to stream it easily. However, until now using the WiFi connection meant your phone or tablet was unable to also connect to a home or office WiFi network. Read The Full Story

New iPad owners complain WiFi too slow and LTE too fast

, Mar 21st 2012 Discuss [31]

Apple can't seem to catch a break among new iPad owners, with heat complaints being joined by feedback that the WiFi is too slow (or indeed non-existent) while the 4G is too fast. Several early-adopters have taken to Apple's support communities to voice concerns about the range of the tablet's WiFi, suggesting that it is underwhelming in comparison to where the first- and second-gen iPads could receive a signal. Meanwhile, others are discovering that an HD-capable display and fast throughput of LTE means a couple of gigabytes of 4G data allowance is easily consumed. Read The Full Story

Verizon’s shared data plans imminent, reveals leak

, Mar 20th 2012 Discuss [6]

Verizon has long hinted at and recently confirmed that it will begin offering shared data plans sometime this year. Verizon CFO Fran Shammo had said that the transition would take time, calling it a long-term migration, but he insisted that the new billing method should start rolling out by mid-year. And according to a leaked screenshot obtained by PhoneArena, it looks like the carrier is moving forward swiftly with its plans. Read The Full Story

GSMA and WBA aim to keep you connected to wireless

, Mar 20th 2012 Discuss [0]

The GSMA and Wireless Broadband Alliance announced today a new partnership in order to simplify smartphone connectivity to wireless hotspots. Right now, there are so many different providers offering their own hotspots that getting on to them individually can be a pain, requiring multiple login credentials. The GSMA and WBA’s hope is to standardize on a universal login. Read The Full Story

Atlantic Technology WA-5030 pumps your sound wirelessly

, Mar 19th 2012 Discuss [1]

Wires are a pain. You have to run them everywhere, try and hide them effectively, and if not, they clutter up rooms and look out of place. That’s particularly true of sound systems involving multiple speakers. What’s the solution? Wireless, of course. Atlantic Technology may have what you’re looking for in the war on cables. Read The Full Story

Samsung gets Apple patent smackdown

, Mar 15th 2012 Discuss [5]

Samsung's bid to block sales of Apple gadgets in the Netherlands over alleged infringement of standards-essential wireless patents has been blocked, with a Dutch court arguing a ban can't be applied while Apple shows willingness to negotiate. Meanwhile, Apple is free to continue selling iOS devices like the iPhone and iPad, Dow Jones reports, though Samsung still insists that the hardware uses its patented technology without first agreeing on licensing. Read The Full Story

iHome shipping iW2 AirPlay speakers on April 1

, Mar 14th 2012 Discuss [1]

iHome will begin shipping its iW2 Wireless Speaker System with AirPlay starting April 1. The speaker is a follow up to the iW1 speaker, which was the company's first to support Apple's proprietary AirPlay wireless streaming technology. This allows you to easily stream your iTunes music library to the speaker from anywhere in your home. Read The Full Story
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