Telecommunications Industry News
Samsung Announces Dual-Core Orion Processor
9:06 am on September 7, 2010 | Category: Wireless Technology, Mobile Devices, Cell Phones, MultimediaKorean cell phone giant, Samsung, has publicly announced its first dual-core mobile processor, the Orion, which will consist of two 1-GHz ARM Cortex A9 cores.
FCC Approves HTC Smartphone with Dual GSM/CDMA Capabilities
3:48 pm on September 6, 2010 | Category: Wireless Technology, Mobile Devices, Cellular, Cell PhonesThe U.S. Federal Communications Commission has approved a new Android-based HTC smartphone that will be able roam on both GSM and CDMA-based 3G networks.
Nova Scotia Church to Bless Smartphones and Laptops this Sunday
10:34 pm on September 1, 2010 | Category: Wireless Technology, Mobile Devices, Cell Phones, PDAsAn Anglican Church in Nova Scotia has announced plans for a uniquely technological ceremony -- the spiritual blessing of smartphones, laptops, and other electronic communication devices.
XM Radio Software Now Available for Android Smartphones
4:23 pm on August 21, 2010 | Category: Web Services, Wireless Technology, Cell Phones, Multimedia, SoftwareXM Canada is making its satellite radio application available for Android-based smartphones.
SaskTel Switches On 3G Mobile Broadband Network
4:23 pm on August 16, 2010 | Category: Wireless Technology, Telecom Services, Wireless, CellularSaskatchewan's incumbent telephone carrier, SaskTel, has activated its own '3G+' mobile broadband network, similar to those of nationwide wireless giants, Rogers, Bell, and Telus.
Ontario School District to Keep Wi-Fi, Despite Parental Complaints
3:45 pm on August 16, 2010 | Category: Wireless Technology, Wi-FiAn Ontario school district says that there is no evidence that Wi-Fi networks cause negative health effects, and is refusing requests to shut such networks down when students return to classes next month.
Acer Launches Mobile Broadband-Enabled Netbook in India
3:35 pm on August 16, 2010 | Category: Wireless Technology, Mobile Devices, Internet, Wireless, CellularTaiwanese computer maker, Acer, has teamed up with Indian wireless carrier, Reliance Communications, to launch a new mobile broadband-enabled netbook computer.
Japanese Researchers Working to Extend Lithium-Ion Battery Life
2:39 pm on August 10, 2010 | Category: Wireless Technology, Mobile Devices, Cell PhonesJapanese research and development firm, Eamex, has reportedly discovered a new way to increase the lifespan of lithium-ion batteries.
Telus to Double Mobile Data Speeds with ‘Dual Cell’ Technology
3:16 pm on August 3, 2010 | Category: Wireless Technology, Telecom Services, Wireless, CellularVancouver-based wireless operator, Telus Mobility, has successfully tested a new cellular technology that could double the speed of its mobile data network by early next year.
Juniper Networks Acquiring Security Firm, SMobile
6:55 pm on July 27, 2010 | Category: Business, Wireless Technology, Corporate, SoftwareTelecom equipment maker, Juniper Networks, has announced plans to acquire SMobile, a wireless security software firm, in a cash deal worth $70 million.
Consumer Reports Refuses to Endorse iPhone 4 Due to Antenna Issue
3:17 pm on July 12, 2010 | Category: Wireless Technology, Mobile Devices, Cellular, Cell PhonesPopular product comparison magazine, Consumer Reports, announced today that it would not recommend Apple's new smartphone, the iPhone 4, due to apparent problems with the device's antenna.
SaskTel to Launch 3G Network in August
2:41 pm on July 6, 2010 | Category: Wireless Technology, Telecom Services, Wireless, CellularSaskatchewan's dominant telecom provider, SaskTel, announced today that its 3G mobile data network will become commercially available on August 16, 2010.
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Edited by Jeremy Maddock
