Archive for the ‘Industry’ Category

AT&T and T-Mobile file request for FCC approval of spectrum transfer

It looks like AT&T is ready to uphold its end of the bargain. As promised, the GSM giant is poised to hand over spectrum to T-Mobile valued at $1 billion as a result of the proposed merger failing, and once again the FCC is the gatekeeper that holds the keys to the success of the transfer. According...
January 24th, 2012 | Industry | Read More

Kodak files patent infringement lawsuits against HTC and Apple

Kodak is going through a financial nightmare, with reports claiming the camera company is preparing to file for bankruptcy. In what seems like a last effort to license the company’s patents, Kodak has filed patent lawsuits against HTC and Apple. Kodak claims that both smartphone manufacturers are infringing...
January 12th, 2012 | Industry | Read More

Google Employees Gifted With Special Edition Galaxy Nexus

There are many perks that come with working at Google including competitive salaries, benefits and of course, access to the latest smartphones. Just recently, news has broke that Google is handing out special edition Samsung Galaxy Nexus devices to all of their employees as a holiday gift. Pictured above,...
December 20th, 2011 | Industry | Read More

Samsung Galaxy sales to go on in the US

The battle royale goes on – Apple’s point of view to the court to have a preliminary injunction issued in order to block sales of select Samsung Galaxy products in the US has not borne any fruit, which means Cupertino’s position in the ongoing global patent dispute will definitely be shaken to...
December 5th, 2011 | Industry | Read More

Microsoft issues critical TCP/IP fix in November update

Microsoft has issued four bulletins in its latest monthly update including a fix for a critical vulnerability in the Windows TCP/IP system. Microsoft has issued four bulletins in its latest monthly update including a fix for a critical vulnerability in the Windows TCP/IP system. The November edition...
November 9th, 2011 | Industry | Read More

Windows Phone Marketplace web version goes live

Word is going around that the web version of Windows Phone Marketplace has already gone live – so that means those of you who are about to pick up your first Windows Phone Mango smartphone (or have upgraded your Windows Phone 7 with the Mango update) will soon be able to give apps a go there, with...
September 27th, 2011 | Industry | Read More

Verizon intros $50 unlimited plan, takes a swing at pre-paid operators

In a direct shot at its lesser competitors, Verizon Wireless announced today the launch of a new $50 unlimited plan for pre-paid customers. Available starting this Thursday, the unlimited talk, text and web option’ll rollout to all of the operator’s retail locations, in addition to Walmart,...
September 14th, 2011 | Industry | Read More

Android working with HP TouchPad’s touchscreen

It’s been awhile since we’ve kept you updated on the progress that the TouchDroid team has been making since they managed to get Android to boot on the HP TouchPad. Well it seems that today, the group has managed to get the touchscreen working on the tablet! Previously they were only able to boot...
September 7th, 2011 | Industry | Read More

Dell Rolls Out VMware-powered Cloud Service

Dell Inc. said Monday it will roll out a new data storage rental service later this year, which is designed for secured enterprise-grade public, private and hybrid clouds. Dell Inc. said Monday it will roll out a new data storage rental service later this year, which is designed for secured enterprise-grade...
August 31st, 2011 | Industry | Read More

Judge shoots down Verizon customer class action suit

The 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Philadelphia has ruled that Verizon customers who take issue with “fraudulent” cell phone charges must arbitrate individually with the carrier instead of filing a class-action lawsuit in court, Reuters recently reported. A group of current and former Verizon...
August 26th, 2011 | Industry | Read More