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GSMA Report: There Is A Growing Demand For Advanced Messaging Services In Mobile

by Staff on Tuesday, June 28, 2016

Mobile users worldwide are demanding more advanced messaging services from carriers, according to a report released by the Groupe Spéciale Mobile Association (GSMA).

Appears in: Mobile, smartphone, Smartphones, Wireless

In 5 Years, Cable Companies Could Capture 20 Percent Of US Wireless Market

by Staff on Monday, June 27, 2016

Watch out, wireless carriers in America. Cable operators could take 20 percent of the wireless market in the United States in half a decade -- well, at least according to industry watchers at New Street Research.

Appears in: Internet, Mobile, Wireless

Net Neutrality Supporters Urging FCC To Take Action Against Zero-Rating Offers

by Staff on Friday, June 24, 2016

Now that the United States Court of Appeals has upheld the net neutrality rules imposed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) over a year ago, advocates of those rules are demanding that the ag

Appears in: AT&T, Internet, Mobile, t-mobile, verizon wireless, Wireless

72 New Emoji Coming To Apple Devices Via iOS 10

by Staff on Thursday, June 23, 2016

A total of 72 new emoji are on their way to Apple’s smartphones and tablet devices very soon, likely coming with the roll out of iOS 10, the newest version of the company’s iOS mobile operating system.

Appears in: Apple, Mobile, smartphone, Smartphones

Intel Study: Millennials Less Attached To Their Smartphones Compared To Generation Xers

by Staff on Wednesday, June 22, 2016

Millennials have hope after all. According to a recent study conducted by Intel Security, it turns out that members of Generation Y are more willing to leave their mobile devices when going on a trip, compared to members of Generation X (ages between 40 to 50 years old).

Appears in: Internet, Mobile, smartphone, Smartphones

Instagram Now Has More Than 500 Million Users, Double The Count Since 2014

by Staff on Tuesday, June 21, 2016

From a couple of years ago, Instagram has now doubled its number of users to 500 million. And from September of last year to today, the social media giant has added 100 million users, which is way faster than the rate it gained for the previous 100 million.

Appears in: Internet, Mobile, Wireless

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

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