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QVoice Symphony Scanners from Alliance Part

Sat, 15 Nov 2008 03:24:00 -0700

Comarco RF-scanners have been fully integrated in QVoice Symphony and QVoice Companion.

These new scanners are multi-band/multi-technology. Models are available for ITU 900, 1800 and 2100 MHz bands as well as ANSI 850 and 1900 MHz bands.

A single scanner can examine specified multiple bands in different licensed technologies. It is also possible to measure different radio technologies through several RF-bands such as:

ITU-scanner for GSM and WCDMA spectrums
ANSI-scanner for GSM, CDMA 1X, CDMA Ev-DO and WCDMA measurements

This intelligent and unique approach eliminates cascading, adding or changing 'task-specific' devices as requirements vary. QVoice users invest in only 1 RF-scanner and keep the freedom to add additional technologies should a need arise. For extra performance, multiple scanners can be connected and controlled by QVoice.

Ericsson, STMicroelectronics form joint venture (AP)

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 06:50:00 -0700

AP - Swedish wireless equipment maker LM Ericsson AB and Swiss chip-maker STMicroelectronics NV unveiled plans Wednesday to create a 50-50 joint venture that will make a key component known as chipsets for mobile phones.

STMicro, Ericsson in tie-up for semi-conductors, mobile platforms (AFP)

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 05:56:00 -0700

AFP - French-Italian group STMicroelectronics and Sweden's Ericsson announced Wednesday a 50-50 joint venture merging their semi-conductor and mobile telephone platform activities.

Apple tries to de-bug iPhone (USATODAY.com)

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 05:19:00 -0700

USATODAY.com - Apple (AAPL) acknowledged Tuesday that a software update for the iPhone partly fixes the connection snags that have caused a global firestorm for the new iPhone 3G.

Ericsson, STMicro merge wireless chips (Reuters)

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 02:27:00 -0700

Reuters - Ericsson (ERICb.ST) and
STMicroelectronics have agreed to join their wireless
chip and software businesses to create a joint venture that
will supply four of the world's top five cell phone makers.

Vodafone firm to sell iPhone 3G in India (Reuters)

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Reuters - Vodafone Essar, India's third-largest
mobile operator, will sell Apple's iPhone 3G at 31,000
rupees ($708) for the 8GB model, a senior company official, who
could not be named, said on Wednesday,

Almost one mobile phone for every South Korean, statistics show (AFP)

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 21:06:00 -0700

AFP - Tech-savvy South Korea now has 45 million mobile phones, equivalent to 91 percent of the total population, the Korea Communications Commission said Wednesday.

Apple updates iPhone software to fix glitches (Reuters)

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 17:29:00 -0700

Reuters - Apple Inc has issued a
software update for the latest iPhone to help fix connection
problems that led to a flurry of online complaints from
customers, a European mobile service provider said on Tuesday
as Credit Suisse reported strong U.S. sales of the device.

Apple releases fix for iPhone 3G connectivity woes (AP)

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 16:37:00 -0700

AP - Apple Inc. has released an iPhone software update it says improves communication between the smart phone and wireless networks.

WSJ launches free news application for BlackBerry (AP)

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 08:54:00 -0700

AP - The Wall Street Journal launched a wireless application for BlackBerry smart phones Tuesday as news organizations look for opportunities to tap an emerging market for mobile advertising.

Apple's iPhone 3G Firmware Update Bombs (NewsFactor)

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 08:34:00 -0700

NewsFactor - After lots of complaints about iPhone 3G connection issues, Apple released a firmware update Monday with hopes it would fix the issues. But early reports suggest it didn't work as planned.

Apple updates iPhone software to fix glitches (Reuters)

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 08:17:00 -0700

CSR-Intel Bluetooth Collaboration Saves Power (PC Magazine)

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 07:09:00 -0700

PC Magazine - CSR said Monday that it had improved the way its Bluetooth modules interact with Intel's processors to improve the battery life of Intel-based notebooks.

Analysts say US cell phone sales fell in 2Q (AP)

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 06:18:00 -0700

AP - A research firm says U.S. consumers bought significantly fewer cell phones in the second quarter.

Wi-Fi tweaks for speed freaks

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 06:00:00 -0700

Is your wireless connection painfully slow more than 10 feet from the router? Do you have random dead spots in your home or small office? These easy tips and tricks will help you solve those problems and get the most out of your Wi-Fi network.