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Four technologies for faster broadband in 2011

A number of different technologies are being developed or improved to offer higher speeds for fixed and mobile broadband networks, as operators are preparing to compete with each other and carry video traffic in 3D and at higher resolutions, which is expected to happen in the coming year.

By Mikael Ricknäs | 08 December, 2010 03:14

Tags: 3g, alcatel-lucent, broadband, Carriers, DSL, Ericsson, Huawei Technologies, mobile, networking, Nokia Siemens Networks, Telecommunication, T-Mobile USA, Verizon Communications, Verizon Wireless

Apple iPhoneys: The 4G edition

iPhone enthusiasts from around the Web offer their visions for the next-gen iPhone

By Network World staff | 21 April, 2009 14:46

Tags: iPhone, iphone 3g

Nokia accelerates music push with services and phones

The 5730 XpressMusic

Acer sees the future of smartphones as free

Introducing the Acer F900 touch-screen smartphone

By Peter Sayer | 05 March, 2009 11:27

Tags: 3g, Acer, mobile phone, touchscren, windows mobile 6.1

First look at the latest Google phone: The HTC Magic

High Tech Computer (HTC) unveiled its second Google Android-based smartphone, the HTC Magic

By Dan Nystedt | 18 February, 2009 10:18

Tags: Google Android, htc, htc magic

Making the iPhone a killer business device

After the release of the iPhone 3G (and the iPhone 2.0 update for first-generation iPhones), I reviewed the challenges facing corporate IT departments integrating the iPhone as a business device. In that three-part series, I looked at how to handle mass iPhone configuration and deployments, how to configure the iPhone to function in an Exchange environment, and the issues and rewards involved in developing custom in-house iPhone apps.

By Ryan Faas | 15 December, 2008 08:08

Tags: apple iphone

iPhone OS 2.2 update doesn't fix key business flaws

The iPhone 3G and its iPhone 2 OS propelled Apple's leading-edge mobile device into serious contention as a business smartphone. And the iPhone 3G is one of the best -- if not the best -- mobile 2.0 device out there for overall use. But Apple missed when it came to business functionality, leaving a space that the RIM BlackBerry Storm, Palm Treo Pro, and Google Android-based T-Mobile G1 are all trying to fill.

By Galen Gruman | 25 November, 2008 08:20

Tags: iPhone, iphone 2.0.2

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.

By David Haskin and Ryan Faas | 03 November, 2008 09:47

Tags: mobile os, smartphones, software applications

The "one iPhone per student" project

US university outfits first year class with iPhone, iPod Touch

By John Cox | 20 October, 2008 08:47

Tags: iPhone

SLIDESHOW: Aussies suffer slowest iPhone data speeds

Six common complaints about the iPhone 3G including dropped calls, slow data and MobileMe follies

By Brad Reed | 08 September, 2008 11:25

Tags: iphone 3g

Beyond Phelps: The Olympics' big high-tech winners

Internet shines in Beijing

3G iPhone at a glance

For both work and play, a look at the 3G iPhone's new features

Cellular/Wi-Fi convergence wins over some early users

Early products and services that shift voice calls seamlessly between wireless LAN and cellular networks are proving themselves to enterprise users.