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FCC Chairman Outs Proposal That Will Free Up Spectrum For 5G Networks

by Staff on Monday, June 20, 2016

5G just got a big boost from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Tom Wheeler, the chairman of the agency, has revealed that in July of this year, the FCC will vote on a proposal that will help detect and more importantly, free up wireless spectrum at high frequencies that will used to host 5G mobile networks.

Appears in: Mobile, Wireless

Bluetooth 5: Double The Speed, Quadruple The Range

by Staff on Friday, June 17, 2016

Bluetooth connectivity is about to take a big leap. A really, really big leap.

Appears in: Internet, Mobile, Wireless

Worldwide Shipments Of Wearable Devices To Hit 213 Million Units By Decade’s End

by Staff on Thursday, June 16, 2016

Wearable devices are really showing signs of improvement, especially in terms of global sales. According to a report published by market research firm IDC, the shipments of wearables around the world will hit 101.9 million units by the end of this year. That number represents an increase of 29 percent compared to last year’s figures.

Appears in: Mobile, smartphone, Smartphones, Wireless

Samsung Galaxy On5, Galaxy Tab E Now On T-Mobile

by Staff on Wednesday, June 15, 2016

T-Mobile has teamed up with Samsung in order to debut a couple of new Galaxy mobile devices -- the Galaxy On5 smartphone and the Galaxy Tab E tablet.

Appears in: Galaxy, Mobile, Samsung, Samsung Galaxy, smartphone, Smartphones, t-mobile, Wireless

US Court Of Appeals Upholds Net Neutrality Rules Imposed By The FCC Last Year

by Staff on Tuesday, June 14, 2016

Count this is another win for the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in its long time bid to make the information superhighway a fair and open place for every consumer and business entity.

Appears in: AT&T, Internet, verizon wireless, Wireless

A Brief Summary Of What Transpired At Apple’s 2016 WWDC

by Staff on Monday, June 13, 2016

This year marks the 27th celebration of Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), and like what the tech giant has been doing for more than two decades now, it showcases the latest and coolest updates in the world of software for Mac and iOS users.

Appears in: Apple

Google’s Tango: Out To Map Everything That’s Out There, Even Indoors

by Staff on Friday, June 10, 2016

Just to be clear about it, Google Maps is an awesome thing. We sometimes do indeed take it for granted, but having this tool literally at the palm of our hands has allowed us to be more aware of the world around us -- streets, structures, and even that cool diner just around the corner. But like any new technology, users are bound to feel its flaws as time goes by.

Appears in: Mobile, smartphone, Smartphones

Your Guide To Lenovo’s Newest Toys

by Staff on Thursday, June 09, 2016

Lenovo has just held its yearly Tech World conference in the city of San Francisco in California. In front of a live audience both physical and online (event was broadcasted live), Yang Yuanqing, the chief executive officer and chairman of the Chinese tech giant took the stage and personally announced new products. Here is the rundown:

Appears in: android, Mobile, smartphone, Smartphones

10 Percent Of All Android Devices Now Powered By Android Marshmallow

by Staff on Wednesday, June 08, 2016

Based on developer stats for early June, the newest version of Google’s Android mobile operating system has now breached 10 percent. By now powering more than a tenth of all Android devices, Android Marshmallow showed a significant improvement over the 2.3 percent it registered in March early this year.

Appears in: android, Mobile, smartphone, Smartphones

Gartner: Smartphone Sales Growth Will Decrease To 7 Percent In 2016

by Staff on Tuesday, June 07, 2016

Market research firm Gartner is saying that in 2016, the growth of smartphone sales worldwide will drop from the 14.4 percent growth registered last year to only 7 percent for this year. According to Gartner’s estimates, the volume of smartphone shipments across the globe in 2016 will only number 1.5 billion units.

Appears in: Mobile, smartphone, Smartphones

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