Latest Wireless news
Jobs says Apple will fight iPhone unlocking hacks, 09/18/07: Apple CEO Steve Jobs said Tuesday that it’s his company’s job to stymie hackers who try to unlock the iPhone — the first time the company has officially said it would fight attempts to use the popular device on unauthorized networks.
Will Londoners queue up for the iPhone?, 09/18/07: Apple Tuesday said it will launch the iPhone for the United Kingdom on Nov. 9, marking the start of the iPhone European invasion. The company gave the exclusive contract to O2, which will sell the smart phone for £269 (about $538), with contracts available for £35, £45 or £55 per month, depending on data used, etc.
Obsolete WEP Wi-Fi gets new security shield , 09/19/07: Wi-Fi security vendors are releasing new products to protect customers against weaknesses in the WEP encryption scheme, even though it has been obsolete for years.
Nokia’s MOSH service takes flight, 09/19/07: Nokia Tuesday showed off its MOSH service, which the phone makers hopes will make it easy for content creators–amateur and professional alike–to deliver content to any cell phone.
Sprint, Microsoft to offer location-based search , 09/18/07: Starting on Tuesday, when Sprint Nextel customers use the search bar in their phone browsers the results will automatically incorporate the users’ location. Some customers will also be able to use voice commands to conduct searches.
Cisco to acquire wireless-management firm Cognio, 09/18/07: Cisco this week said it will purchase privately held Cognio, a maker of spectrum analysis and management systems for wireless networks.
Sprint launches home cells to boost signals, 09/18/07: Underdog mobile operator Sprint Nextel quietly rolled out an emerging technology on Monday to give customers a strong cellular signal and flat-rate calling at home.
