While consumers may be excited about 4G services coming to the UK (Ofcom gave Everything Everywhere the go-ahead to make use of its 1,800MHz spectrum to rollout the next-gen mobile broadband), this happiness might be short-lived.
In order to make use of the 4G portable broadband, customers need to have compatible devices – tablets or smartphones – to be able to enjoy speedy internet.
Informa’s Telecoms and Media head analyst, Thomas Wehmeier, was quoted by PCPro.co.uk as stating:
“There are various frequencies being used around the world and a phone that works…
Edita Lozovska - 23 August 2012 | comments. Read more
According to recent reports, Australia takes 4G mobile broadband very seriously. It also does not tolerate Apple saying that its newest version of the infamous iPad was 4G-enabled when it wasn’t compatible with any 4G network in the country.
Thus the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission decided to fine the firm with 2.24m Australian Dollars for what it saw as misleading claims in Apple’s advertisements.
It has also been suggested that the tech giant was urged to change its advertising strategy immediately, however it declined not to do so, a gesture…
Geoff Slaughter - 21 June 2012 | comments. Read more
If you noticed that it is a tad more difficult to go online yesterday, that’s probably because your neighbour was downloading the fresh and new iOS5 software upgrade. As did your neighbour’s neighbour and probably his neighbour too. You get it – the list goes on.
This is because Apple released a new update for its oh-so desired iPhone and iPad handsets which consequently resulted in an influx of traffic as keen users were racing to beat the global crowd and be the first ones to download the addition.
Vispa Internet…
Geoff Slaughter - 13 October 2011 | comments. Read more
Virgin Media’s new Companion App is a new feature that allows Tivo users across the UK to access their system through the iPad.
Tivo customers will be able to browse the programme guide and set recordings while away from home.
The iPad app will also allow users to watch programmes from Virgin Media’s On Demand library and with a few tactical swipes later, content from the iPad can be transferred straight to the TV.
A software update is planned to roll out to all Tivo service customers over the coming months. This…
Emma Tiri - 13 September 2011 | comments. Read more
The tech town was getting ready for this and now it happened, Steve Jobs resigned as Apple’s CEO handing his crown to Tim Cook, turning him from COO to chairman.
Although there was nothing published explaining why Mr Jobs decided to leave, but reports have reminded the public that back in January he went on his second sick leave due to his ongoing battle with cancer.
Mr Jobs wrote in a letter to the board:
“I have always said if there ever came a day when I could no longer meet my…
Edita Lozovska - 25 August 2011 | comments. Read more
The war between technology giants Apple and Samsung has just turned a little more fierce.
Apple, producer of currently the world’s most popular smartphone, is trying to prevent Samsung from selling all the Galaxy-branded tablets in Europe. Since the Netherlands is the entry level distribution point for the region, Apple has filed the suit in a Dutch court.
But the Californian based company is not stopping by ‘just’ a ban; it also demands that all stock will be recalled from buyers and resellers at cost of Samsung.
A statement published by Apple…
Geoff Slaughter - 19 August 2011 | comments. Read more
Simplifydigital has been keeping an eye on fake Apple stores in China, and according to recent reports another 22 impostors have surfaced in the city of Kunming.
It was one particular store, which looked overly realistic, that has led to revealing a number of others thus hitting the headlines on an international scale.
It has been said that the stores were forced to stop trading under Apple’s name by the authorities, with Apple China accusing those of violating the tech giant’s trademark as well as engaging in dishonest competition.
To tackle this…
Geoff Slaughter - 12 August 2011 | comments. Read more
According to a blogger, MG Siegler, Facebook’s iPad application has been found.
Apparently it was hidden in Facebook’s iPhone app and Mr Siegler has decoded it and published photos of the functions.
It works through HTML5 and uses a sidebar of settings which allows the user access to all of Facebook’s services.
MG Siegler, who writes for TechCrunch, announced:
“The Facebook iPad app uses a left-side menu system that can be accessed by the touch of a button or the flick of the iPad screen.
“The app also makes…
Ebony Hasselbaink - 27 July 2011 | comments. Read more
Simplifydigital recently reported about the fake Apple stores discovered in China.
It has now emerged that these have been closed.
A blogger spotted the stores last week and questioned if they were genuine.
Most of the staff believed they were employed by the popular brand and offered a great service to customers.
Initially, it was believed that three stores were fake but after investigation two more were found.
The authorities eventually closed the outlets as they did not have an official business licence.
Although there are only four official Apple…
Ebony Hasselbaink - 25 July 2011 | comments. Read more
Amazon might launch its much anticipated tablet computer by the end of the year.
In May, Chief Executive, Jeff Bezos said:
“We will always be very mindful that we will want a dedicated reading device,’ he said.
“In terms of any other product introductions, I shouldn’t answer”.
The move seems to be another bid to compete with Apple’s iPad.
With the release of the second version on the iPad, more than 15m had been sold. This is more than all other tablets combined.
Amazon and Apple have an interesting relationship and have been dubbed ‘frenemies’…
Ebony Hasselbaink - 15 July 2011 | comments. Read more
