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We sort of knew this already, but now it's more official: Verizon is choosing LTE for it's next generation (4G) wireless network. LTE is in the GSM family, so that's it for CDMA I guess? This makes their "open network" announcement sound even a little better (what good is an open network if the devices have to be CDMA and there aren't any CDMA devices other than those built for Verizon's network?)
Verizon to open their wireless network to any apps, any device in 2008. That certainly sounds good, although we'll see what they mean by "any". From engadget:
So any device (including applications) tested and certified in VZW's new $20 Million test lab is fair game for use on their wireless network. In other words, Verizon becomes the data pipe, and nothing more for these new "bring-your-own" customers.Sort of sounds like a vague response to Android, and yet more pressure building to counter the iPhone. And that's good for everyone.
Rumors / dreams / fantasies of Google buying Sprint for their WiMax network. It does make a lot of sense.
Dolby to Buy Sweden's Coding Tech -- Makes sense for Dolby, but reduces the number of supplies of audio encoder/decoder technology. Dolby has traditionally focused on proprietary technology, while Coding has focused on industry standards (e.g. MP3, aacPlus).
Looks like the Google phone is really a Google phone operating system as many people expected.
Most major handset makers, with the exception of Nokia (NOK), have devices with Google Mobile OS under development; Samsung and Motorola (MOT) are being linked to it as well. (as are HTC and LG Electronics, according to the Journal.)It's linux running an optimized version of java.
This is great. I doubt Apple is scared, but at least this should give them some healthy competition (and they might be a little bit scared.)
Qualcomm Challenges WiMAX with Gobi
AT&T Moto Q Global -- Not as cool as the other AT&T smartphone, but it supports MS Outlook. It's a Q 9h (GSM, etc., etc.) with GPS.
Interesting report of discussions with top Comcast executives about the recent traffic shaping charges (specifically that they are screwing with BitTorrent traffic.) Short version - they're going after the seeders:
"we're worried about someone using an exceptional amount of bandwidth to feed the world's information."
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Broadcom unveils 3G 'phone on a chip'
PS3 to Debut as IPTV Set-Top Box
Samsung Unveils Its iPhone Rival
Microsoft Touts New 'Media Extenders'
got this news letter today :
it’s our job to stop them breaking in
I sense a new slogan: "At Apple, stifling third party developers is job 1". Well played, Steve.
Motorola Creates WiMax Chipset for Mobile Phones. Says it is more power efficient than current 3G chipsets, and will work with Sprints forthcoming XOHM WiMax network which will start to roll out in test markets by the end of 2007, with much more coverage slated for spring 2008. In short, WiMax means fast data on your mobile phone/computer.
This seems like a much faster time frame than I was expecting for WiMax (I was thinking 2009-2010.) You have any opinions on this Mark?
TorrentSpy shuts doors to America
Digital high-definition television via PlayStation 3 (for Europe)
Sprint adds NYC to it's list of initial WiMax markets.