WiMax (23 articles)
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Samsung Conquer 4G mid-level WiMAX device announced
Sprint handset unleashed 30 June 2011 12:28 GMT Tweet4G is usually a tag reserved for high-end handsets, especially when it comes to Android, but Sprint and Samsung have just gone official with the Samsung Conquer 4G - a device with a spec sheet that suggests mid-level rather than top-table.
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5 technologies that will make sense in 2015
FUTURE WEEK: The ideas of today just waiting for their shot at the big time 29 March 2010 15:00 GMT TweetNew technology is a wonderful thing, but waiting to get it into your hands can be maddening. It's all very well when Nikon launches a compact camera or Sony a new version of the PSP, but take it beyond the realm of consumer hardware and that lag time...
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MSI Wind U130 and U135 netbooks announced
With Intel's latest Pine Trail processors and WiMAX tech 21 December 2009 14:08 GMT TweetMSI has announced the release of its new MSI Wind U130 and U135 netbooks, describing them as "curvaceous". Due to offer Intel's new Pine Trail platform, the two netbooks are apparently the first to get WiMAX Forum certification.
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VIDEO: Samsung launches WiMAX Mondi
New mobile internet device announced 1 April 2009 14:18 GMT TweetSamsung has announced the launch of the Samsung Mondi, describing it as the most advanced mobile WiMAX enabled handheld device in the US.
The Windows Mobile 6.1-powered touchscreen MID will launch in the States on the Clear mobile WiMAX... -
Nokia stops production of N810 WiMAX tablet
"Ramped down" 9 January 2009 9:52 GMT TweetNokia has revealed it has stopped production of its N810 WiMAX Edition internet tablet.
The Finnish phone maker launched the device in April 2008 with the aim of offering it with Sprint's new XOHM network, a troubled launch that saw delays.... -
HTC launches MAX 4G world's first GSM/WiMAX handset
Russian debut for next-gen touchscreen device 13 November 2008 10:22 GMT TweetHTC has launched a new handset, the MAX 4G, in conjunction with Scartel in Russia. What's notable about this launch is that it is the world's first integrated GSM/WiMAX handset.
Under the Yota brand the touchscreen device will offer "rich... -
Apricot Computers launches PicoBook Pro
British x86-based PC maker relaunches into UK market 15 October 2008 17:13 GMT TweetApricot Computers has returned to the UK with an entry into the netbook market.
Described as a "sub-laptop", Apricot's "PicoBook Pro" is an 8.9-inch netbook boasting optional WiMAX support that will be priced at £279.
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Nokia tablets get firmware update
"Diablo" available now 26 June 2008 11:05 GMT TweetNokia has released a firmware update for the N810 and N800 internet tablets.
Highlights of the update, which is codenamed Diablo, include SSU (seamless software updating) enabling components of the OS to be updated without having to flash/rewrite... -
Amsterdam gets mobile WiMAX network
Cheap and speedy mobile broadband 18 June 2008 9:49 GMT TweetA mobile WiMAX network has launched in Amsterdam, the first to do so in Europe, offering near-broadband speeds.
Using a mobile version of the WiMAX standard that lets users surf the web at high speeds while on the move, it differs from... -
Last minute Apple iPhone 3G spy shot!
Is this what Jobs will reveal tonight? 9 June 2008 13:16 GMT TweetThe web is awash with faked 3G iPhone pics ahead of what's supposedly the launch of the second-gen device this evening, but this one just sent in to French site GMP3 looks interesting.
It clearly shows support for WiMAX - not a feature particularly... -
WiMax gets huge investment over 4G
Intel pumps $500 million into its wireless technology 22 April 2008 13:33 GMT TweetThe battle over what will be the worldwide next generation wireless standard is hotting up.
Yesterday we had the news that Sony Ericsson was among the companies to sign up to a new Nokia-led initiative pushing 4G technologies.
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Nokia versus Intel on wireless
4G system gains supporters against WiMax 21 April 2008 10:53 GMT TweetNokia is forging ahead with its plans for a 4G wireless system.
It has now signed up Sony Ericsson, NEC and Alacatel-Lucent, and the companies have formed a licensing framework for their 4G patents called Long Term Evolution (LTE).
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Ofcom confirms UK's single largest radio spectrum auction
Auction to start in the summer 7 April 2008 10:28 GMT TweetOfcom has today confirmed the largest spectrum auction that this country has ever seen.
Ofcom will release the spectrum in the 2010-2025MHz and 2500-2690MHz bands (known as 2.6GHz) on a technology and service neutral basis.
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Intel unveils five Atom chips
And Asus, Fujitsu, Panasonic and Toshiba have all signed up 2 April 2008 11:39 GMT TweetIt was exactly a month ago that Intel unveiled its new Atom chip line. But journos have had a first glance at five new Atom chips at the Intel Developer Forum conference in Shanghai.
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Nokia N810 WiMAX edition gets official launch
Xohm debut for new internet tablet 2 April 2008 10:18 GMT TweetNokia has officially launched the N810 Internet Tablet - WiMAX Edition, the manufacturer's first device that will work on the new wide-area high-speed mobile WiMAX networks.
This pocket-sized device will be available in the United States...
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