Cree Inc of Durham, NC, USA says it has now surpassed the milestone of shipping more than 2 million gallium nitride (GaN) high-electron-mobility transistors (HEMTs) for cellular telecommunications, providing benefits over traditional ...
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Emcore Corp of Albuquerque, NM, USA, which makes components, subsystems and systems for the fiber-optic and solar power markets, has launched two new distributed feedback (DFB) laser modules designed for analog wireless and distributed ...
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Should Microsoft merge its smartphone and tablet/laptop/desktop operating systems into one substantial OS? It's not just a theoretical question prompted by an older "write once, run anywhere" development mindset. Merging the Windows Phone ...
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GaAs-based broadband wireless and wireline communications component maker Anadigics Inc of Warren, NJ, USA has introduced a new style of RF power amplifier (PA) optimized to power 3G and 4G small-cell base-stations. Paired with digital or ...
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Qualcomm has announced a new processor and modem combination that will open the door for cheaper LTE smartphones. The chip maker has expanded its Snapdragon 400 family with the introduction of a quad-core processor with multimode 3G and ...
More smartphones will ship worldwide in 2013 than other so-called mobile "feature" phones as the average price of smartphones drops, IDC said Tuesday. The average price of smartphone declined by 8% globally in 2012 and is projected to ...
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The spread of smartphones, powered by fast 3G and LTE networks used to watch ever more video content, are pushing up the volume of mobile data traffic. The challenge for operators will be to turn that into more revenue, as users prefer ...
Tags: LTE, Smartphone, Mobile Traffic
EE is continuing to roll out its 4G service in the UK, today switching on coverage in Ashton-under-Lyne, Chatham, Gillingham, High Wycombe, Merthyr Tydfil, Oldham, Oxford, Rochester, Runcorn, Sale, Stafford and Wigan. EE says this now ...
Tags: Computer Products, 4G
People connect with their social networks via their smartphones, but when it comes time to buy, they turn to their tablets, according to a new analysis by Flash Networks, a provider of mobile Internet optimization and monetization ...
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Momentum is building as leading companies engage in the first round of 5G technology development, according to Strategy Analytics, which recomends that companies start planning now to influence the definition of the requirements for the new ...
European Union antitrust regulators are collecting information to determine whether Apple's iPhone contract deals with various telecoms operators have been designed to shut out rival smartphone makers, such as Samsung, HTC and Nokia. ...
Tags: Apple, Smartphone, Antitrust Probe
US-based natural food firm Bear Naked has launched new Bear Naked Morning Power Packs that contain 100% natural ingredients. Bear Naked Morning Power Packs include Fruit & Nut - a combination of whole grain oats, hearty nuts, almonds, ...
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The top management of Huawei Technologies revealed an 18% yearly growth for operating revenue from Middle East in 2012, boosting the figure to USD 2.08 billion, bolstered by 4G network construction and IT outsourcing. Huawei said that ...
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Sprint Nextel has increased its offer to buy out Clearwire, bidding US$3.40 per share, to counter a competing offer by Dish Network. The new bid marks a significant boost from its earlier offer of $2.97 per share and beats Dish's $3.30 ...
Tags: Sprint Nextel, Computer Products, Clearwire
The European Union may be trying to protect its telecom equipment industry with its recent threat to investigate China over networking equipment imports. But the move could end up hurting the chances of Western vendors intent on supplying ...