Archive for September, 2008

Sprint / Nextel has finally launched its "XOHM" Mobile WiMAX service into revenue operation in Baltimore, Maryland. Note that this isn't the first Mobile WiMAX network to commence revenue operation in the US. That honor belongs to some innovative smaller carriers… and AT&T Mobility very quietly launching Mobile WiMAX service in some cities in Alaska. [...]

WiMAX Coverage Bulgaria

Posted by Slash on September 29th, 2008

Nexcom-Bulgaria llc provides WiMax coverage for Vratza, Sliven, Kardjali and Dobrich - Having covered the south half of Bulgaria’s Black sea shore, the Wimax services provided by Nexcom are already available in four more cities. The users in these cities would have access to the whole spectrum of Wimax services provided by Nexcom.
Originally Syndicated via [...]

In Living With The iPhone 3G, Part 1, I discussed things that I think were done well in the iPhone 3G. in Living With The iPhone 3G, Part 2, I discussed things that I think weren't done so well, were done incompletely, and some that were just plain wrong. In this (unplanned) installment, I'll discuss [...]

No Article Today; RIP WaMu

Posted by Slash on September 26th, 2008

Apologies for the lack of an article today. Life was a bit too demanding this morning and I wasn't able to complete Living With The iPhone 3G, Part 3, so it that will appear on Monday. Here in the Seattle area, we're all in a bit of a state of shock that WaMu, after being [...]

Visa develops payment software for Google phone

Posted by Slash on September 25th, 2008

Visa Inc. said Thursday it’s developing mobile payment software for the new wireless phone powered by Google Inc.’s Android system.
Originally Syndicated via RSS from MSNBC.com: Wireless

T-Mobile uncaps data plan for Google phone

Posted by Slash on September 25th, 2008

In advance of the new Google phone, T-Mobile USA has changed the wording of the user agreement for its wireless data network and no longer claims the right to slow surfing to a crawl once a subscriber goes over a monthly usage limit.

Originally Syndicated via RSS from MSNBC.com: Wireless

Living With The iPhone 3G, Part 2

Posted by Slash on September 25th, 2008

I discussed things that I thought were done well in the iPhone 3G in Living With The iPhone 3G, Part 1. In this installment, I'll discuss things with the iPhone 3G that weren't done very well, incomplete, and just plain wrong. By far, Easily #1, #2, and #3 on my list of annoyances with the [...]

Is Apple killing competition in its App Store?

Posted by Slash on September 25th, 2008

Apple’s iron-fisted control of the iPhone is starting to draw protests from some software developers who wonder if the company’s policy will end up squelching competition.

Originally Syndicated via RSS from MSNBC.com: Wireless

Living With The iPhone 3G, Part 1

Posted by Slash on September 24th, 2008

I've had my iPhone 3G for more than a month now. Overall, I like it (with one glaring, inexcusable exception - the Safari browser crashes constantly). It has changed the way I "operate in life" to at least a small extent. I'm able to "stay connected" with news, blog posts, and email better than I've [...]

Touchscreen BlackBerry launching ’soon’

Posted by Slash on September 24th, 2008

Research In Motion  is preparing to launch the long anticipated touch-screen version of its BlackBerry smartphone, according to an official promotion e-mail from U.S. carrier Verizon Wireless.
Originally Syndicated via RSS from MSNBC.com: Wireless