Networks · 2008-04-30
Femtocells: optimism tempered by deployment hurdles
Infonetics Research saw conditions for indoor cellular access points improving in 2008 as subscriber numbers, broadband use and demand for data services grew.
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Security · 2008-04-30
A 2008 warning about mobile software risk
At Infosec 2008, Howard Schmidt warned that more connected mobile devices and easier access to development tools could make phones a more attractive target for malicious software.
Mobile · 2008-04-30
Technology choices and social signals
Gartner’s 2008 conference argument was that product adoption reflected social meaning as well as technical capability.
Business · 2008-04-30
Blyk reaches 100,000 users in an ad-funded model
An April 2008 account of Blyk’s UK youth mobile service, which exchanged a monthly allowance of calls and texts for targeted advertising messages.
Hardware · 2008-04-30
Motorola reports a first-quarter loss
An April 2008 financial snapshot of Motorola, covering lower sales, a larger loss, and pressure on the company’s mobile-devices division.
Business · 2008-04-30
Orange refreshes small-business mobile plans
An April 2008 description of Orange UK changes to Solo, Venture and Momentum plans, with benefits tied to customer type and contract length.
Media · 2008-04-30
Harrods trials QR promotion for an exhibition
An April 2008 note on Harrods using QR codes to promote its Design Icons exhibition and considering several mobile and social communication channels.
Networks · 2008-04-30
RFID equipment tracking at Royal Alexandra Hospital
An April 2008 account of an NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde project using Wi-Fi and RFID to locate portable medical equipment at Royal Alexandra Hospital.
Voice · 2008-04-30
Skype tests a client for Java phones
An April 2008 account of Skype’s preliminary Java-phone client, its market limits, and the cellular charges that still shaped mobile internet telephony.
Security · 2008-01-09
US checked-baggage rules for loose lithium batteries
A January 2008 report on then-new US aviation rules for loose lithium batteries, including the distinction between spare cells and batteries installed in devices.
Mobile · 2008-01-09
2008 handset competition: a contemporary forecast
A January 2008 industry forecast about application-focused phones, emerging open platforms, and the contest for mobile service and content revenue.
Mobile · 2008-01-09
Mobile tickets tested on North East buses
A January 2008 account of Go North East’s early handset ticket trial, its account-based purchase flow, and the operational reasons given for the project.
Networks · 2008-01-09
WiMax backers expected wider mobile deployment by 2010
In January 2008, Sprint Nextel was reported to be testing its Xohm service with employees ahead of a planned commercial WiMax rollout in selected US cities.
Mobile · 2008-01-09
Mobile industry forecasts for 2008 focused on thinner margins
A January 2008 outlook argued that mature mobile markets faced pressure on average revenue per user and would seek more value from data services.
Mobile · 2007-11-15
O2 prepared support and retail teams for the UK iPhone launch
In November 2007, O2 said it was increasing staffing and training before the UK arrival of Apple’s iPhone.
Security · 2007-11-15
Wireless security survey warned about unauthorised access
A November 2007 Sophos survey said that many people admitted using another person’s WiFi connection without permission.
Research · 2007-11-15
Heathrow prepared an RFID baggage-tracking trial
In November 2007, airport operator BAA was reported to be preparing an RFID trial for luggage tracking at Heathrow after equipment had been installed.
Business · 2007-11-15
Airlines expected self-service check-in to expand
A November 2007 SITA survey reported that airlines were rapidly adding web check-in, kiosks, electronic tickets and passenger notifications.