11 posts and columns on HSDPA

Actually, Most Carriers Will Have Faster Tablets Next Year

in Mobile on December 10, 2010 at 3:09 pm PT

Sprint is planning to have a tablet next year running on its faster 4G network, but it is not going to be alone. Nearly all of the other U.S. carriers are also promising to have a tablet running on one of their faster networks sometime in 2011.

Talking 4G, iPhone and More With AT&T’s Glenn Lurie

in Mobile on December 9, 2010 at 12:05 pm PT

AT&T loves the iPhone and it loves having it all to itself, make no mistake. But the company is also trying to adjust its message to be relevant if (or, more likely, when) the day comes that it has to share the iLove. In a video interview with Mobilized at D: Dive Into Mobile, AT&T’s Glenn Lurie talked about the company’s approach, its next-generation network plans and its vision that one day practically everything you can get at Best Buy will have some sort of wireless connection.

Exclusive: Palm Boss Talks Past, Future of WebOS

in Mobile on December 9, 2010 at 6:00 am PT

After his onstage talk at D: Dive Into Mobile, Jon Rubinstein, head of HP’s Palm unit, sat down with Mobilized to talk more about webOS, including changes since the HP acquisition, personnel and a broader focus on more devices.

A Wi-Fi iPhone for China, but It’s Not iPhone 4

in Mobile on July 12, 2010 at 4:23 am PT

Looks like a Wi-Fi-enabled version of Apple’s iPhone is indeed headed to China–and sooner rather than later. According to a notice published by the country’s Telecommunication Equipment Certification Center, Chinese regulators have issued a network access licence for an iPhone that supports “HSDPA and WAPI security mode with wireless LAN capabilities.”

Apple to Extend AT&T’s iPhone Exclusivity Deal?

in News on September 10, 2009 at 10:41 am PT

AT&T’s iPhone exclusivity deal with Apple is set to expire as early as next year, but that doesn’t necessarily mean it won’t be renewed–despite complaints about the carrier’s network. That’s the word from iSuppli, which predicts Apple will extend its agreement with AT&T because it has no reason not to.
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Apple to Extend AT&T’s iPhone Exclusivity Deal?

in News on September 10, 2009 at 10:41 am PT

AT&T’s iPhone exclusivity deal with Apple is set to expire as early as next year, but that doesn’t necessarily mean it won’t be renewed–despite complaints about the carrier’s network. That’s the word from iSuppli, which predicts Apple will extend its agreement with AT&T because it has no reason not to.
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Lost in Translation: How Do You Say That in Geek?

in The Mossberg Solution on January 9, 2008 at 12:01 am PT

A guide to terms and definitions used in some key technology categories. It will help you speak geek with the best of them, whether at CES or browsing products in your neighborhood electronics store.

BlackJack Beats Out Palm 750, but iPhone May Well Top Both

in Personal Technology on January 11, 2007 at 12:01 am PT

The Samsung BlackJack smart phone has a slimmer design and longer battery life than the Treo 750. But if you can afford $499, you might want to wait for the Apple iPhone, Walt says.

Before Going to Buy High-Tech Devices, Learn the New Terms

in Personal Technology on November 16, 2006 at 12:01 am PT

Walt Mossberg offers a quick glossary of techno terms shoppers may encounter when looking for a computer, television, digital camera or cellphone this holiday season. (Video)

Cingular’s New Data Network

in Mossberg’s Mailbox on September 14, 2006 at 12:01 am PT

Walt Mossberg answers questions about Cingular data networks, the quality of Compaq laptops and options for connecting an iPod to home speakers.

Novatel Laptop Cards Can Access Internet, But Services Vary

in Personal Technology, August 31, 2006 at 12:01 am PT