Tether iPhone to Leopard using EDGE. Methods for tethering the iPhone (using its EDGE connection from a desktop system or other device) have thus far been complicated and fraught with issues. Thanks to the hard work of Jonathan “NerveGas” Zdziarski, however, the process has become easier and more robust. Yes, Jonathan “NerveGas” Zdziarski has just released a new method to tether your iPhone to your Leopard computer (laptop). For the uninitiated, “tethering” your iPhone to your laptop allows you to share (connect) your iPhone’s data connection - your laptop is essentially using your iPhone as a wireless modem. Continue reading ‘Tether iPhone to Leopard using EDGE’
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Nortel Networks Evolved EDGE. Nortel Networks has announced their new Evolved EDGE technology that will allow EDGE network operators to squeeze 3G speeds out of their poky 2.5G system. A simple software upgrade for an existing EDGE network enables Evolved EDGE and can more than double the spectral efficiency. The upgrade increases data performance rate with a downlink throughput of up to 1.2 Mbps with reduced latency. How does 1.2Mbps on the downstream sound? It probably sounds like money in the bank for carriers that are relying mainly on EDGE for their data services. Continue reading ‘Nortel Networks Evolved EDGE’
HTC Touch Cruise aka Xda Orbit 2 in O2 UK. UK business customers with an eye for new smartphones will now be able to pick up the cellphone from the carrier’s business store. Back in November, O2 is launching the phone, The carrier was unveiling the device in continental Europe, most notably Germany. And now O2’s British arm is following the suit by launching the same device.
The cellphone runs Windows Mobile 6 and has a 3-megapixel camera. Continue reading ‘HTC Touch Cruise aka Xda Orbit 2 - O2 UK’
Sony Ericsson K850i by Rogers Canada. Rogers Wireless is set to bring the Sony Ericsson K850i phone to Canada. According to some sources, Rogers is expected to get the Sony Ericsson K850i by the end of the first quarter. The Rogers Sony Ericsson K850i is rumored to cost you CAD $199.99 on a 3 year agreement and they’ll even throw in an 8GB Memory Stick Duo.
Those not familiar should know the K850i is the so far best Sony Ericsson’s Cyber-shot phone which sports 5 megapixel camera, Xenon flash, and HSDPA support. Continue reading ‘Sony Ericsson K850i by Rogers Canada’
Palm Centro for T-Mobile? Palm Centro is rumored to be available soon for T-Mobile. T-Mobile in particular may have been specifically attracted by the strong positioning of the Centro in the youth market – an area that the carrier has always been very specific in targeting. At only $99 with a contract the Centro has clearly attracted a large audience that has been exposed to the iPhone marketing machine but unable or unwilling to buy one.
If that was true, it would be consistent with T-Mobile’s strategy of offering cheaper rates for 2.5G and basic services. Continue reading ‘Palm Centro for T-Mobile?’
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