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Verizon and Sprint to offer the Galaxy Note as the Galaxy Journal?

Verizon and Sprint to offer the Galaxy Note as the Galaxy Journal?
  • Posted January 19, 2012, 12:30 PM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Mobile Computing
  • New rumors are swirling that suggest Verizon and Sprint could be the next carriers in line for the Samsung Galaxy Note. The massive 5.3-inch hybrid smartphone / tablet was announced for US subscribers on AT&T’s network last week at CES…

Pantech's Element is a waterproof 8-inch Android tablet, hands-on

Pantech
  • Posted January 10, 2012, 7:30 AM by Michael Oryl | Filed in Mobile Computing With Video
  • We got some hands-on time with the just-announced Pantech Element tablet for AT&T here at CES 2012. The Element is a unique Android tablet that features an 8-inch display and waterproof construction.

Nokia Lumia 900 "Ace" detailed, launching at CES 2012 through AT&T

Nokia Lumia 900 "Ace" detailed, launching at CES 2012 through AT&T
  • Posted January 4, 2012, 11:00 AM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Mobile Computing
  • Nokia is planning to launch the Lumia 900 Ace (codenamed Eloko) at the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show next week in Las Vegas. Specifications and images have leaked out ahead of the introduction that paints a pretty good picture as to…

FCC approves AT&T / Qualcomm deal days after failed T-Mobile acquisition

FCC approves AT&T / Qualcomm deal days after failed T-Mobile acquisition
  • Posted December 23, 2011, 10:30 AM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Industry News
  • The Federal Communications Commission has approved a deal between AT&T and Qualcomm just days after AT&T threw in the towel on a proposed acquisition of T-Mobile. AT&T will obtain $1.9 billion worth of much-needed airwave licenses from the agreement. …

AT&T, Sprint, Samsung, HTC respond to Senator's Carrier IQ request

AT&T, Sprint, Samsung, HTC respond to Senator
  • Posted December 20, 2011, 9:30 AM by Lee Kaelin | Filed in IT Security
  • Several handset manufacturers and wireless carriers have responded to a request from Senator Al Franken for more information regarding the use of Carrier IQ's software. Turns out, the software is installed on an estimated 30 million handsets of American consumers.…

AT&T gives up on purchase of T-Mobile USA

AT&T gives up on purchase of T-Mobile USA
  • Posted December 20, 2011, 8:32 AM by Lee Kaelin | Filed in The Web
  • American mobile carrier AT&T has pulled out of its controversial $39bn purchase of Deutsche Telekom's T-Mobile USA division after giving in to massive regulatory pressure. The much-publicized move would have made them the largest mobile carrier in the United States,…

AT&T talks to sell assets go cold, merger with T-Mobile looking less likely

AT&T talks to sell assets go cold, merger with T-Mobile looking less likely
  • Posted December 19, 2011, 10:01 AM by Jose Vilches | Filed in Industry News, Mobile Computing
  • Talks to sell some T-Mobile USA assets as a precondition to closing a merger deal with AT&T have "gone cold," according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. Citing people familiar with the matter, the newspaper says the companies…

Dish Network interested in T-Mobile deal if AT&T acquisition fails

Dish Network interested in T-Mobile deal if AT&T acquisition fails
  • Posted December 13, 2011, 2:30 PM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Industry News
  • Dish Network may be the next in line to strike a deal with T-Mobile should the acquisition by AT&T fail. Dish CEO Joe Clayton said in an interview with Reuters that the company is serious about getting into the wireless…

AT&T throttles top 5% of wireless data users, still charges overage fees

AT&T throttles top 5% of wireless data users, still charges overage fees
  • Posted December 8, 2011, 3:30 PM by Rick Burgess | Filed in Industry News, Mobile Computing
  • As we mentioned this summer, AT&T was slated to begin throttling data plans as of October 1 this year. Reports of throttling are finally beginning to surface as more and more users complain they have received this dreaded text message from…

LG Nitro HD Review: 4G LTE on AT&T

LG Nitro HD Review: 4G LTE on AT&T
  • Posted December 8, 2011, 1:19 AM by Michael Oryl | Filed in TechSpot, Mobile Computing Breaking News With Video
  • The new LG Nitro HD represents the company's premier Android smartphone in the United States. It has a stellar spec sheet that includes 4G LTE data, a 4.5-inch 720p HD resolution display, a dual-core 1.5GHz processor, and a 1080p HD video-capable 8 megapixel camera. It's also fairly thin, light, and attractive.

    The Nitro HD should fear no other device when it comes to specifications. But when it comes to real world performance, not all of its specs live up to user expectations.

AT&T rated worst wireless provider for second year in a row

AT&T rated worst wireless provider for second year in a row
  • Posted December 6, 2011, 1:30 PM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Mobile Computing, Industry News
  • AT&T has been rated the worst wireless provider for the second year in a row according to a new satisfaction survey by Consumer Reports online subscribers. The survey polled over 66,000 wireless customers regarding service and customer support experience with…

Verizon benefits from iPhone more than other carriers combined

Verizon benefits from iPhone more than other carriers combined
  • Posted December 5, 2011, 4:30 PM by Rick Burgess | Filed in Apple, Mobile Computing
  • With Apple's latest handset now officially in the hands of three major carriers, Verizon currently leads AT&T and Sprint with the most new postpaid subscribers (ie. contracts) signing up to get the iPhone 4S. Verizon is expected to add around…

China could be leveraging electronic exports to spy on the US

China could be leveraging electronic exports to spy on the US
  • Posted December 1, 2011, 11:00 AM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Software, IT Security
  • The United States is forcing telecommunications companies like AT&T and Verizon to hand over sensitive data regarding their network infrastructure to sniff out potential Chinese spies. Officials are concerned that China may be leveraging their exports into the county to…

FBI arrests four hackers hired to infiltrate AT&T

FBI arrests four hackers hired to infiltrate AT&T
  • Posted November 28, 2011, 3:30 PM by Rick Burgess | Filed in IT Security, The Web
  • Earlier this week, AT&T claimed to be investigating an intrusion attempt on its system. However, the company said it did not believe any accounts were compromised. Reports are now surfacing that AT&T has been working with the FBI and Philippine…

AT&T records $4bn charge as T-Mobile merger deal falters

AT&T records $4bn charge as T-Mobile merger deal falters
  • Posted November 24, 2011, 4:00 PM by Jose Vilches | Filed in Industry News
  • Two days after the FCC hinted it would not back the planned acquisition of T-Mobile USA, AT&T has withdrawn their merger application with the government agency and announced it will record a $4 billion charge against earnings this quarter to…

FCC: AT&T's T-Mobile buyout isn't in the public's best interest

FCC: AT&T
  • Posted November 22, 2011, 6:30 PM by Matthew DeCarlo | Filed in Mobile Computing, Industry News
  • The FCC has taken preliminary measures to thwart AT&T's desired acquisition of T-Mobile today, according to a Wall Street Journal report. Agency chairman Julius Genachowski issued a draft order this morning that seeks an administrative hearing on the $39 billion…

AT&T targeted by hackers, no accounts breached

AT&T targeted by hackers, no accounts breached
  • Posted November 22, 2011, 8:30 AM by Lee Kaelin | Filed in Industry News, IT Security
  • AT&T notified some of its customers yesterday that it had detected attempts to hack into their servers and obtain customer account information, although America's second biggest mobile carrier was quick to point out that no accounts were breached. …

Amazon penny-pincher Black Friday smartphone sale is live

Amazon penny-pincher Black Friday smartphone sale is live
  • Posted November 21, 2011, 11:00 AM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Mobile Computing
  • Amazon Wireless is getting an early start to Black Friday by offering almost every smartphone in stock for one penny. The company has offered similar promotions in the past which were limited to Verizon Wireless phones only. This week’s deal…

Phone companies are selling your personal data for profit

Phone companies are selling your personal data for profit
  • Posted November 2, 2011, 2:30 PM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Mobile Computing
  • Some mobile phone service providers have started selling your personal data to the highest bidder, and not just to advertising firms. Such information could be extremely useful to third party companies looking to develop new businesses in your area.

AT&T's first 4G LTE smartphones launching Nov. 6

AT&T
  • Posted October 31, 2011, 2:00 PM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Mobile Computing With Video
  • AT&T will be launching their first 4G LTE smartphones in the US on November 6. The first two handsets being offered are the HTC Vivid and the Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket.

Apple to launch next iPhone with 4G LTE chipset

Apple to launch next iPhone with 4G LTE chipset
  • Posted October 26, 2011, 2:30 PM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Apple, Mobile Computing
  • Apple is expected to finally jump into the 4G LTE race next year with the introduction of the next generation iPhone. By that time, LTE network coverage will be widespread enough to make the iPhone marketable, as noted by...

Unlocked iPhone 4S available in November, AT&T only

Unlocked iPhone 4S available in November, AT&T only
  • Posted October 7, 2011, 3:00 PM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Apple, Mobile Computing
  • Apple has announced that an unlocked version of the iPhone 4S will become available in November. The company neglected to touch on the subject earlier this week during the 4S unveiling. The unlocked iPhone 4S is only being made available...

AT&T not budging on iPhone 4 upgrade eligibility

AT&T not budging on iPhone 4 upgrade eligibility
  • Posted October 5, 2011, 5:30 PM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Mobile Computing, Apple
  • AT&T isn’t allowing iPhone 4 users under contract to upgrade to the iPhone 4S at subsidized pricing announced by Apple yesterday. The company has previously adjusted upgrade eligibility dates to coincide with new hardware launches, such as when iPhone 3GS…

AT&T to raise mobile insurance rates on October 4

AT&T to raise mobile insurance rates on October 4
  • Posted September 30, 2011, 5:00 PM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Mobile Computing
  • AT&T has confirmed that they will be increasing the monthly rate for mobile insurance starting October 4. The company currently charges $4.99 per month plus a non-refundable deductible for replacement claims.

AT&T's LTE network launching in five US markets on Sunday

AT&T
  • Posted September 15, 2011, 6:30 PM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Mobile Computing
  • AT&T’s anticipated high-speed LTE wireless network will launch in five US cities on September 18. The news was made public by AT&T CFO John Stephens during the Bank of America Merrill Lynch Media, Entertainment & Communications conference in Beverly Hills...

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