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  • Intel runs into major WiMax snafu in Taiwan

    An apparent lack of communication between Intel and the Taiwan government over the closing of Intel's WiMax Program Office in Taiwan has brewed into a media storm here to rival Apple's Antennagate in the U.S.

    Written by Dan Nystedt21 July 10 13:33
  • Nokia Siemens expands wireless networking presence

    The joint venture of Nokia Siemens Networks has agreed to purchase the network equipment division of Motorola for an estimated $US1.2 billion. Motorola's loss is Nokia Siemens' gain, as the acquisition catapults it into the number three spot for wireless network vendors in the United States, and comes with established customer relationships Nokia Siemens can build on.

    Written by Tony Bradley20 July 10 02:31
  • AT&T offers businesses a smartphone credit-card payment service

    AT&T on Wednesday announced a service for small- and medium-size businesses that want to use smartphones to accept credit and debit card transactions from customers. The service is based on technology from payment device manufacturer Apriva of Scottsdale, Ariz.

    Written by Matt Hamblen08 July 10 06:14
  • Bluetooth 4.0 approved, will reach devices this year

    The Bluetooth 4.0 low-power wireless networking specification has been approved, and the technology will start appearing in devices such as smart meters and laptops later this year, the Bluetooth Special Interest Group said on Wednesday.

    Written by Agam Shah08 July 10 02:33
  • Motorola details breakup plans

    Motorola this week gave more details of its planned reorganization, saying it will spin off its mobile devices and home products business into a new entity called Motorola Mobility.

    Written by Stephen Lawson03 July 10 05:16
  • Apple blames faulty formula for iPhone 4 problems

    In response to mounting reports that the iPhone 4 offers sub-par call reception, Apple today admitted that an algorithm used in its new smartphone is flawed and promised to update its iOS 4 in the next few weeks.

    Written by Gregg Keizer03 July 10 02:59
  • Intel is closing its WiMax Program Office in Taiwan

    Intel is closing down its WiMax Program Office in Taiwan and shifting employees from that group to other platform and products groups, a company spokesman said Thursday.

    Written by Dan Nystedt02 July 10 19:20
  • iPhone 4 business users get remote data wiping

    Businesses worried about keeping tabs on the latest Apple iPhone will soon be able to remotely interact with the devices in the event of theft, loss or mishap, Absolute Software has announced.

    Written by John E Dunn30 June 10 18:41
  • WA Police use mobile technology to improve investigations

    Adoption of mobile technology by Western Australia Police has resulted in faster investigations, safer working conditions and more police on the streets. WA Police’s mobile data strategy commenced two years ago with the deployment of its own data network across 10,000 square kilometres of the Perth metropolitan area, providing access to in-vehicle computer systems and to citizen records, including pictures.

    Written by Brad Howarth28 June 10 12:23
  • Apple promises fix for iPad Wi-Fi problems

    Apple will issue a fix to answer complaints from iPad owners of weak wireless signals, dropped connections and slow surfing speeds, the company said in a recently-published support document.

    Written by Gregg Keizer12 May 10 06:18
  • Wi-Fi, WirelessHD cozy up to WiGig standard

    The Wireless Gigabit Alliance may be on its way to dominating the market for multi-gigabit in-room wireless networks after the powerful Wi-Fi Alliance said it would study the group's specification as part of Wi-Fi certification and a key rival announced it would include WiGig in dual-mode chips.

    Written by Stephen Lawson10 May 10 13:07
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