Discovering cell phones world » mobile technology news and information http://your-cell-phone.net Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:54:00 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8 en hourly 1 FCC Trims Subsidy That Powers TracFone Amid Fraud Concern http://your-cell-phone.net/fcc_trims_subsidy_that_powers_tracfone_amid_fraud_concern.htm http://your-cell-phone.net/fcc_trims_subsidy_that_powers_tracfone_amid_fraud_concern.htm#comments Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:35:00 +0000 admin http://your-cell-phone.net/?p=42449 “U.S. regulators trimmed a telephone subsidy that powered growth for TracFone Wireless Inc. and provoked concerns of waste and fraud as wireless companies distribute free handsets.”

]]> http://your-cell-phone.net/fcc_trims_subsidy_that_powers_tracfone_amid_fraud_concern.htm/feed 0 Nokia Lumia Sales Seen Topping 1 Million in Respite for Stock http://your-cell-phone.net/nokia_lumia_sales_seen_topping_1_million_in_respite_for_stock.htm http://your-cell-phone.net/nokia_lumia_sales_seen_topping_1_million_in_respite_for_stock.htm#comments Mon, 23 Jan 2012 09:42:00 +0000 admin http://your-cell-phone.net/?p=41778 “Nokia Oyj (NOK1V)’s first phones running Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) software may have sold enough units last year to aid rebuild investor assurance in the Finnish company, which doomed $19 billion in market economic value in 2011.”

]]> http://your-cell-phone.net/nokia_lumia_sales_seen_topping_1_million_in_respite_for_stock.htm/feed 0 Apple Ruling Hits Android http://your-cell-phone.net/apple_ruling_hits_android.htm http://your-cell-phone.net/apple_ruling_hits_android.htm#comments Tue, 20 Dec 2011 09:54:00 +0000 admin http://your-cell-phone.net/?p=38960 “The U.S. International Trade Commission on Monday ordered HTC by April to stop importing handsets that infringe the patent. The Taiwanese company said it would remove the lineament found to violate Apple’s patent, a move that should avoid disruption to its U.S. business.”

]]> http://your-cell-phone.net/apple_ruling_hits_android.htm/feed 0 AT&T, Verizon test 4G LTE Nokia Lumia phone http://your-cell-phone.net/at_t_verizon_test_4g_lte_nokia_lumia_phone.htm http://your-cell-phone.net/at_t_verizon_test_4g_lte_nokia_lumia_phone.htm#comments Tue, 13 Dec 2011 09:21:00 +0000 admin http://your-cell-phone.net/?p=38401 “Carriers, however, test many devices, including some they rich person no plans to take to market, the people warned. Still, that Nokia is moving aggressively with the major carriers bodes well for its prospects in the U.S.”

]]> http://your-cell-phone.net/at_t_verizon_test_4g_lte_nokia_lumia_phone.htm/feed 1 AT&T, Sprint Sued by Customers Over Tracking http://your-cell-phone.net/at_t_sprint_sued_by_customers_over_tracking.htm http://your-cell-phone.net/at_t_sprint_sued_by_customers_over_tracking.htm#comments Sun, 04 Dec 2011 09:27:00 +0000 admin http://your-cell-phone.net/?p=37810 “The lawsuit cites a YouTube report by a technology blogger that purported to show that Carrier IQ software collects information on phone users’ locations, applications and Web browsing and even the keys they press. Four consumers filed a complaint yesterday in federal court in Wilmington, Delaware, seeking to block the carriers and phone makers from using the software.”

]]> http://your-cell-phone.net/at_t_sprint_sued_by_customers_over_tracking.htm/feed 0 Clearwire http://your-cell-phone.net/clearwire_s_debt_warning_may_be_ploy_to_win_sprint_wholesale_agreement.htm http://your-cell-phone.net/clearwire_s_debt_warning_may_be_ploy_to_win_sprint_wholesale_agreement.htm#comments Mon, 21 Nov 2011 09:52:00 +0000 admin http://your-cell-phone.net/?p=36827 “Clearwire Corp. (CLWR)’s word of advice that it could skip a debt payment coming due on Dec. 1 may be a “ploy” to win financial support from partner Sprint Nextel Corp. (S) or another company.”

]]> http://your-cell-phone.net/clearwire_s_debt_warning_may_be_ploy_to_win_sprint_wholesale_agreement.htm/feed 0 AT&T Says It Is in Talks to Carry Nokia Phones With Microsoft Software http://your-cell-phone.net/at_t_says_it_is_in_talks_to_carry_nokia_phones_with_microsoft_software.htm http://your-cell-phone.net/at_t_says_it_is_in_talks_to_carry_nokia_phones_with_microsoft_software.htm#comments Thu, 17 Nov 2011 09:59:00 +0000 admin http://your-cell-phone.net/?p=36554 “AT&T Inc. (T), the second-largest U.S. wireless carrier, said it is in talks to start selling Nokia Oyj (NOK1V)’s Windows Phone smartphones next year, a boon for the handset maker as it seeks to step-up sales in the country.”

]]> http://your-cell-phone.net/at_t_says_it_is_in_talks_to_carry_nokia_phones_with_microsoft_software.htm/feed 0 Samsung http://your-cell-phone.net/samsung_s_new_secu_nfc_chip_enables_secure_mobile_payment_by_enhancing_nfc_with_security_features.htm http://your-cell-phone.net/samsung_s_new_secu_nfc_chip_enables_secure_mobile_payment_by_enhancing_nfc_with_security_features.htm#comments Tue, 15 Nov 2011 09:45:00 +0000 admin http://your-cell-phone.net/?p=36438 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., a world leader in advanced semiconductor solutions, announced today its new system-in-package (SIP) near field of operation communication theory (NFC) chip, the SENHRN1. The new Secu-NFC chip combines a NFC controller and a secure element storing personal information and security keys with advanced encryption technologies, a prerequisite for reliable and efficient mobile payment on NFC-enabled mobile devices. Samsung’s new NFC solution will be on display at CARTES 2011 from November 15th through 17th at the Samsung booth # 3 C 035 in hall 3 at the Paris-Nord Villepinte Exhibition Center.

“Mobile payment, ticketing, data share-out, electronic ID card functions are some of the diverse user services enabled by NFC technology, which is becoming a key overhaul enabler on emerging convergence technologies,” said Dojun Rhee, vice president of System LSI marketing, Device Solutions, Samsung Electronics. “Samsung’s new secure NFC solution with its high gear data repositing capacity provides consumers with ample room to expand operation service and features to deliver the ultimate user experience.”

The new solution is based on Samsung’s proven in-house expertise and experience in smartcard ICs, which involves advanced RF sensitivity features and enhanced data encryption technologies, and its wealth of package technology, utilizing advanced SIP engineering.

Samsung’s Secu-NFC chip, packaged as a SIP, has identical form factor measurements (4.3mm X 4.3mm X 1.0mm) as a standalone NFC chip. This raises the area space efficiencies on mobile devices. The pin-to-pin compatibility also allows mobile device’s designers to immediately adopt the new solution without additional cost, engineering and design efforts.

The embedded secure element has a 760 Kilobyte (KB) high-density flash memory providing users with sufficient mental ability to store one’s choice of diverse mobile services such as credit card codes, e-money, transportation transaction/payment services, coupon services and more.

Moreover, Samsung secures various payment solutions including operation systems required for mobile payment services in respective regions and countries, including Europe, North America and China.

Samsung’s NFC controller has an enhanced battery-off feature so it remains active for payment transactions even when the mobile device is discharged. Additionally, an embedded single wire communications protocol interface, allows consumers to enjoy the full breadth of services available by using U-SIM as well as the embedded secure element.

Samsung’s Secu-NFC chip, the SENHRN1 is currently sampling to customers.

According to market research firm ABI Research, NFC-enabled mobile phones are expected to reach 34 million units in 2011 and at a 75 percent compound yearbook growth rate to reach 552 million units by 2016 of which up to 78 percent would be comprised of secure NFC enabled handsets with the embedded secure element.

]]> http://your-cell-phone.net/samsung_s_new_secu_nfc_chip_enables_secure_mobile_payment_by_enhancing_nfc_with_security_features.htm/feed 0 Panasonic reveals industrial-strength Android tablets http://your-cell-phone.net/panasonic_reveals_industrial_strength_android_tablets.htm http://your-cell-phone.net/panasonic_reveals_industrial_strength_android_tablets.htm#comments Tue, 08 Nov 2011 09:13:00 +0000 admin http://your-cell-phone.net/?p=36296 “Panasonic has some goodness news for the kinds of people who worry about using their tablets in the rain, dropping them on a concrete floor, or using them outdoors in the desert.

The troupe announced yesterday that it plans to sell II models of rugged Android tablets under the Toughpad sword epithet starting in 2012. The 10-inch, $1,299 Toughpad A1 will arrive first, in the spring, and the 7-inch Toughpad B1 later in the year.”

]]> http://your-cell-phone.net/panasonic_reveals_industrial_strength_android_tablets.htm/feed 0 First LTE Smartphones for AT&T Customers Available Nationwide Nov. 6 http://your-cell-phone.net/first_lte_smartphones_for_at_t_customers_available_nationwide_nov_6.htm http://your-cell-phone.net/first_lte_smartphones_for_at_t_customers_available_nationwide_nov_6.htm#comments Tue, 01 Nov 2011 09:15:00 +0000 admin http://your-cell-phone.net/?p=35840 Starting next week, more AT&T customers volition be able to enjoy fast 4G LTE (Long Term Evolution) speeds on new devices – including the first AT&T 4G LTE smartphones – in even more markets.

Key Facts

* AT&T* introduced two new Android™ smartphones, the first to be AT&T 4G LTE-capable. * HTC Vivid™ and Samsung Galaxy S™ II Skyrocket™ will arrive in AT&T troupe-owned stores and online Nov. 6.

* AT&T 4G LTE service will launch Nov. 6 in Boston, Washington, D.C., Baltimore, and Athens, Ga.

* AT&T offers the only smartphones able to utilize both LTE and HSPA+ 4G speeds, for a consistently fast connection in and out of LTE areas.

* The Nov. 6 launches expand AT&T’s 4G LTE network to 9 markets, including Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston and San Antonio, and it plans to reaching 15 markets and 70 million Americans by year-end 2011.

* AT&T exceeds commitment to offer 20 4G devices in 2011, addition of LTE smartphones on Nov. 6 brings 4G total to 22.

* AT&T far exceeds commitment to deliver 12 Android devices in 2011; new LTE smartphones bring total to 21.

HTC Vivid

Realize the full power of LTE on the HTC Vivid with fast web browsing, powered by a dual core 1.2 GHz processor and a brilliant 4.5-in qHD exhibit. Music and Android Market apps download and are ready in a snap, or photos and video are a breeze to upload after using the exceptional camera for low-light photos and full widescreen HD video.

HTC Vivid features the acclaimed HTC Sense user experience, which includes a customizable active lockscreen that transforms the exhibit into a real-time window to your most important information and content, such as social updates, photos, weather or stock updates that ar viewed by simply waking up the exhibit. Sharper graphics, vibrant animations and new widgets make HTC Sense better than ever and, by continuing to focus on the details, HTC provides a more cinematic and immersive multimedia experience with stunning imagery and audible weather effects.

* 4.5-inch qHD display (540×960 pixels)

* 1.2 GHz dual-core processor

* Enhanced 8-megapixel camera with f2.2 28mm wide angle lens for low light photos

* 1080p HD video recording at 60 frames per second, slow movement playback and on-gimmick trimmer to optimize social media uploads and memory space

* 16 GB of on-gameboard memory, microSD expandable to an additional 32 GB

The HTC Vivid will arrive in AT&T troupe-owned retail stores and online Nov. 6 for $199.99 with a two-year commitment. Customers can learn more at www.att.com/speed.

Samsung Galaxy S™ II Skyrocket™

Lightning fast reflexes powered by a 1.5 GHz dual core processor and AT&T 4G LTE speeds make the Galaxy S II Skyrocket faster for Web browsing and all your favorite apps. A SuperAMOLED Plus display spanning 4.5-inches is the brightest, most colorful screen on the market.

* 4.5-inch SuperAMOLED Plus display (800×480 pixels)

* Android Gingerbread (2.3.5)

* 1.5 GHz dual-core processor

* 8-megapixel rear-facing camera with LED flash, with 2-megapixel front-facing camera

* 1080p HD video recording

* 16 GB of on-board memory, microSD expandable to an additional 32 GB

The Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket will arrive in AT&T company-owned retail stores and online Nov. 6 for $249.99 with a two-year commitment. Customers can learn more at www.att.com/speed.

LTE Data Plans

Customers can choose from tiered data plans starting as first gear as $15 per month. Existing smartphone customers do not have to shuffle changes to their data plan. All plans include access to AT&T’s national Wi-Fi network of more than 29,000 hotspots.

* DataPlus provides 200 megabytes (MB) of data for just $15 per month. An additional 200 MB of information custom is $15.

* DataPro provides 2 gigabytes (GB) of data for $25 per month. An additional 1 GB of data is $10. Customers who want to use their device as a mobile hotspot can sign up for DataPro 4GB for $45 a month, which lets you tether or share your information connection across multiple devices.

Customers can view all smartphone data plans at www.att.com/dataplans.

LTE Deployments

AT&T continues to expand its 4G LTE footprint. The four markets launching Nov. 6 join Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, and San Antonio, which were launched in September. AT&T is the only U.S. carrier providing 4G service using both HSPA+ and LTE. HSPA+, when combined with enhanced backhaul, provides customers with 4G speeds, meaning customers get a faster and more consistent 4G experience, even when outside of an AT&T LTE area. Customers of other carriers that have transitioned to 4G LTE without further speed upgrades to their existing networks are likely to see a jarring drop-off in speeds when they move out of LTE coverage.

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