TMCnet.com RSS Service - isite_mobilitytechzone http://www.mobilitytechzone.com http://www.mobilitytechzone.com http://www.tmcnet.com/tmcnet/tmcimg/tmcnet3.gif http://www.mobilitytechzone.com/topics/4g-wirelessevolution/articles/2013/05/18/338678-mobility-techzone-week-review.htm http://www.mobilitytechzone.com/topics/4g-wirelessevolution/articles/2013/05/18/338678-mobility-techzone-week-review.htm Sat, 18 May 2013 07:37:00 GMT As the week comes to a close, let's take a look at what has happened in mobility technology headlines. http://www.mobilitytechzone.com/topics/mobile-devices/articles/338646-blackberry-launches-bbm-channels-expand-social-engagement.htm http://www.mobilitytechzone.com/topics/mobile-devices/articles/338646-blackberry-launches-bbm-channels-expand-social-engagement.htm Fri, 17 May 2013 17:42:27 GMT In an effort to enhance its social media capabilities, BlackBerry has added a new feature called BBM Channels within its mobile social network. http://www.mobilitytechzone.com/topics/4g-wirelessevolution/articles/2013/05/17/338570-acknowledging-fragmentation-more-with-android-team.htm http://www.mobilitytechzone.com/topics/4g-wirelessevolution/articles/2013/05/17/338570-acknowledging-fragmentation-more-with-android-team.htm Fri, 17 May 2013 12:03:39 GMT The Google Android team gathered around on Thursday and asked some developers to take a seat and listen. It was the Google I/O development conference where 11 engineers addressed the future of Android by fielding questions from their audience. The main topics of discussion included fragmentation, the future of the camera and how to move forward. http://www.mobilitytechzone.com/topics/4g-wirelessevolution/articles/2013/05/17/338545-blackberry-10-blackberry-enterprise-service-10-deployed-la.htm http://www.mobilitytechzone.com/topics/4g-wirelessevolution/articles/2013/05/17/338545-blackberry-10-blackberry-enterprise-service-10-deployed-la.htm Fri, 17 May 2013 10:58:28 GMT A lot of news is coming out of Orlando, Fla., where BlackBerry held its BlackBerry Live 2013 event this year. The keynote address was packed with a lot of information about the direction in which BlackBerry is headed. http://www.mobilitytechzone.com/topics/4g-wirelessevolution/articles/2013/05/17/338538-u-blox-collaborating-with-intel-compact-dedicated-hspa.htm http://www.mobilitytechzone.com/topics/4g-wirelessevolution/articles/2013/05/17/338538-u-blox-collaborating-with-intel-compact-dedicated-hspa.htm Fri, 17 May 2013 10:26:44 GMT Swiss-based provider of wireless and positioning semiconductors, software and solutions, u-blox, has begun collaborating with Intel Corporation to produce a small, cost-effective 3G-only HSPA module. The aim of this module is to facilitate product diversity and smooth migration while still staying cost effective by way of reduced design, test, logistics and certification costs. http://www.mobilitytechzone.com/topics/4g-wirelessevolution/articles/2013/05/17/338534-flurry-analytics-coming-blackberry-10.htm http://www.mobilitytechzone.com/topics/4g-wirelessevolution/articles/2013/05/17/338534-flurry-analytics-coming-blackberry-10.htm Fri, 17 May 2013 10:13:37 GMT Many announcements were made at the BlackBerry Live 2013 event this week in Orlando, Fla. One of those declarations was the collaboration with Flurry Analytics. Towards the end of Q2, the Flurry Analytics software development kit (SDK) for BlackBerry 10 should be available. http://www.mobilitytechzone.com/topics/4g-wirelessevolution/articles/2013/05/17/338511-sony-unveils-xperia-zr-high-end-waterproof-smartphone.htm http://www.mobilitytechzone.com/topics/4g-wirelessevolution/articles/2013/05/17/338511-sony-unveils-xperia-zr-high-end-waterproof-smartphone.htm Fri, 17 May 2013 08:40:11 GMT Sony has unveiled yet another smartphone, the Xperia ZR, as part of its most recent line of Xperia devices. While many have accused the company of "flooding the market" as the ZR closely resembles the company's current flagship, the Xperia Z as well as the extremely similar ZL, the ZR actually differs from Sony's other recent devices in one key way: it is fully waterproof. http://www.mobilitytechzone.com/topics/4g-wirelessevolution/articles/2013/05/17/338503-smaller-chip-more-power-ethertronics-unveils-eitherchip-20.htm http://www.mobilitytechzone.com/topics/4g-wirelessevolution/articles/2013/05/17/338503-smaller-chip-more-power-ethertronics-unveils-eitherchip-20.htm Fri, 17 May 2013 07:37:18 GMT It's no secret that as display sizes get bigger, so too do the needs for bigger batteries. But bigger batteries require more space in incredibly valuable real estate. http://www.mobilitytechzone.com/topics/4g-wirelessevolution/articles/2013/05/16/338437-si-wireless-expands-license-equinox-information-systems-telelink.htm http://www.mobilitytechzone.com/topics/4g-wirelessevolution/articles/2013/05/16/338437-si-wireless-expands-license-equinox-information-systems-telelink.htm Thu, 16 May 2013 16:07:43 GMT Equinox Information Systems, a global provider of software solutions for hundreds of telecommunications customers worldwide, announced on May 10 that SI Wireless has expanded upon its license of TeleLink - leveraging the TeleLink business assurance solution, which includes its Network Reporting module. http://www.mobilitytechzone.com/topics/apps-on-tap/articles/338412-waze-app-crowdsources-drivers-provide-best-road-conditions.htm http://www.mobilitytechzone.com/topics/apps-on-tap/articles/338412-waze-app-crowdsources-drivers-provide-best-road-conditions.htm Thu, 16 May 2013 15:27:02 GMT Instead of wondering whether or not to consider an alternate route, download the Waze app and run it during your commute. Waze is a navigation app, but it's also much more. On top of getting directions to your destination, you also get real-time traffic updates from other Wazers. If someone ahead of you sees construction, they'll warn you. http://www.mobilitytechzone.com/topics/4g-wirelessevolution/articles/2013/05/16/338407-50b-downloads-the-apple-app-store-now-reality.htm http://www.mobilitytechzone.com/topics/4g-wirelessevolution/articles/2013/05/16/338407-50b-downloads-the-apple-app-store-now-reality.htm Thu, 16 May 2013 15:07:53 GMT What a difference a week makes! It was just under a week ago when word emerged that Apple had a contest ready for the person who managed to get the Apple App Store over the line for 50 billion total downloads, and now, word has emerged that not only has Apple cleared this major milestone, but also there's some word about the winner of Apple's contest to boot. http://www.mobilitytechzone.com/topics/4g-wirelessevolution/articles/2013/05/16/338393-movius-introduces-myidentities-app-help-carriers-compete-with.htm http://www.mobilitytechzone.com/topics/4g-wirelessevolution/articles/2013/05/16/338393-movius-introduces-myidentities-app-help-carriers-compete-with.htm Thu, 16 May 2013 13:20:50 GMT Most people would expect mobile carriers to be happy to hear that users sent over 19 billion messages last year. They would be if they were using their SMS networks. Instead, users are increasingly moving to "over-the-top" (OTT) services like WhatsApp. http://www.mobilitytechzone.com/topics/4g-wirelessevolution/articles/2013/05/16/338391-panasonic-releases-toughbook-h2-tablet-upgrade.htm http://www.mobilitytechzone.com/topics/4g-wirelessevolution/articles/2013/05/16/338391-panasonic-releases-toughbook-h2-tablet-upgrade.htm Thu, 16 May 2013 13:13:02 GMT Even as careful as many people are with their mobile devices, accidents still happen sometimes. Panasonic's new Toughbook H2 tablet PC upgrade can give individuals who depend on their devices extra protection from the elements. http://www.mobilitytechzone.com/topics/4g-wirelessevolution/articles/2013/05/16/338362-blackberry-messenger-setting-new-standard-real-time-engagement.htm http://www.mobilitytechzone.com/topics/4g-wirelessevolution/articles/2013/05/16/338362-blackberry-messenger-setting-new-standard-real-time-engagement.htm Thu, 16 May 2013 11:52:12 GMT Back in January when BlackBerry launched its newly re-designed, re-booted OS, BlackBerry 10, it made a lot of changes. One of those changes was how BlackBerry Messenger or BBM works. One of the most important adjustments made to BBM was the ability to have a BBM video chat and the ability to screen share between the connected devices. http://www.mobilitytechzone.com/topics/4g-wirelessevolution/articles/2013/05/16/338319-report-highlights-yy-growth-the-mobile-ran-market.htm http://www.mobilitytechzone.com/topics/4g-wirelessevolution/articles/2013/05/16/338319-report-highlights-yy-growth-the-mobile-ran-market.htm Thu, 16 May 2013 09:44:49 GMT Dell'Oro Group, a market research firm for both the networking and telecommunications industries, has recently published a report showing that the mobile RAN market recorded its second straight quarter of year-over-year (Y/Y) growth, as an increase in LTE declines in both 2G and 3G technologies. http://www.mobilitytechzone.com/topics/4g-wirelessevolution/articles/2013/05/16/338308-google-androids-new-chief-sheds-light-ecosystem.htm http://www.mobilitytechzone.com/topics/4g-wirelessevolution/articles/2013/05/16/338308-google-androids-new-chief-sheds-light-ecosystem.htm Thu, 16 May 2013 09:30:59 GMT While Andy Rubin's exit from the Android division in March came as a surprise to many in the industry, equally surprising was his replacement. In a blog post in March, Google CEO Larry Page announced the appointment of Chrome chief Sundar Pichai as the new Android division head, replacing the outgoing Android developer Rubin who stepped down to pursue other interests of the company. http://www.mobilitytechzone.com/topics/4g-wirelessevolution/articles/2013/05/16/338294-route1-offers-free-trial-mobikey-ipad-help-with.htm http://www.mobilitytechzone.com/topics/4g-wirelessevolution/articles/2013/05/16/338294-route1-offers-free-trial-mobikey-ipad-help-with.htm Thu, 16 May 2013 07:47:51 GMT The growing number of employees bringing their own tablets, laptops or smartphones to the workplace continues to lead to new advancements in technology. For instance, Route1, a digital security and identity management company, is now offering a 30-day free trial of MobiKEY technology - which is used in Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) technology. http://www.mobilitytechzone.com/topics/4g-wirelessevolution/articles/2013/05/16/338290-mobile-video-ad-spending-set-triple-2013.htm http://www.mobilitytechzone.com/topics/4g-wirelessevolution/articles/2013/05/16/338290-mobile-video-ad-spending-set-triple-2013.htm Thu, 16 May 2013 07:36:38 GMT Mobile video is gaining steam, paving the way for it to command premium ad rates. In fact, eMarketer's "Mobile Video Advertising: Choices for a Rapidly Changing World" report estimates mobile video will account for $520 million in ad spending in the U.S. this year, or 13 percent of the entire digital video ad market. That's a triple-digit increase from last year. http://www.mobilitytechzone.com/topics/4g-wirelessevolution/articles/2013/05/16/338287-blackberry-live-2013-keynote-address-part-2.htm http://www.mobilitytechzone.com/topics/4g-wirelessevolution/articles/2013/05/16/338287-blackberry-live-2013-keynote-address-part-2.htm Thu, 16 May 2013 07:00:00 GMT The next person to take the stage was Kristian Tear, BlackBerry's COO. He has been the COO for about nine months now. His emphasis was on the paramount importance of security and protection for enterprise customers. He was happy to mention that the U.S. Department of Defense is still committed to using and working with BB 10 as part of its mobile strategy. http://www.mobilitytechzone.com/topics/4g-wirelessevolution/articles/2013/05/15/338276-wireless-enterprise-infrastructure-revealed-samsung.htm http://www.mobilitytechzone.com/topics/4g-wirelessevolution/articles/2013/05/15/338276-wireless-enterprise-infrastructure-revealed-samsung.htm Wed, 15 May 2013 17:27:41 GMT Through Samsung's Wireless Enterprise service, businesses can replace their desktop phones with mobile phones. Samsung asserts that businesses will be able to deploy wireless LAN (WLAN), which is optimized for use with mobile devices. This is accomplished through Samsung's Wireless Enterprise infrastructure.