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Mobile group to lead expansion of 3G beyond phones
The GSM Association and several partners, including Vodafone and Huawei Technologies, plan to promote the use of 3G (third-generation) technology in cameras, cars and other devices that could link to mobile phones.Group wants to kick start embedded mobile market
Backed by Huawei Technologies and operators including TelefĂłnica and Vodafone, the GSM Association (GSMA) has launched the Embedded Mobile initiative, aiming to bring down prices of 3G modules that can be embedded in cars, cameras, health monitoring devices and other machines by developing common standards and platforms.GSM group: Phones need NFC for mobile payments
Phone manufacturers must build NFC (Near Field Communications) functionality into mobile handsets in order to speed adoption of mobile payment systems, the GSM Association said Tuesday.Motorola demos LTE technology over 700MHz spectrum
Motorola has completed its first over-the-air data transmission using Long-Term Evolution technology over 700MHz spectrum.How to configure and deploy the iPhone 3G for business, part 1
Mobile applications for specific business needs can offer a wide range of benefits for users: access to internal databases and server-based applications (anything from sales and product management tools to patient information systems) as well as custom tools such as loan calculators or internal process guides. Providing these types of tools on a mobile device means workers can access resources and perform job functions on the road or while meeting with clients with little more than a carrier's mobile data service.Which smartphone OS works best?
Once only within reach for executives and the well-heeled, smart phones are now at the center of many road warriors' lives. But their popularity has led to a problem: With so many smart phones available now, it's hard to know which one is right for you.Why netbooks will soon cost $99
Subnotebooks like the Asus Eee PC, the Dell Mini 9 and the HP 2133 Mini-note will soon cost as little as US$99. The catch? You'll need to commit to a two-year mobile broadband contract. The low cost will come courtesy of a subsidy identical to the one you already get with your mobile phone.Intel beefs up Moorestown with HSPA from Ericsson
Intel and Ericsson Monday announced plans to team up in an effort to bring High Speed Packet Access to increasingly popular Mobile Internet Devices.The "one iPhone per student" project
US university outfits first year class with iPhone, iPod TouchMobile industry split over UMA versus femtocells
As mobile data traffic continues to increase, with more generated by home users, operators are under pressure to adopt either UMA (Unlicensed Mobile Access) or femtocells, both of which have a lot going for them, according to their respective proponents.BigPond mobile scores Indian cricket tour
Telstra [ASX: TLS] has announced that the Australian cricket tour of India will be available live on Telstra's Next G mobile phones.
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- Mobile group to lead expansion of 3G beyond phones
- Group wants to kick start embedded mobile market
- GSM group: Phones need NFC for mobile payments
- Motorola demos LTE technology over 700MHz spectrum
- How to configure and deploy the iPhone 3G for business, part 1
- Which smartphone OS works best?
- Why netbooks will soon cost $99
- Intel beefs up Moorestown with HSPA from Ericsson
- The "one iPhone per student" project
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