Daily Archives: July 25, 2006

Symbian OS 9.3 Adds Wi-Fi Support

Symbian has launched version 9.3 of its operating system for smartphones. The new version includes native support for USB 2.0 connections as well as for Wi-Fi radio. It also provides Unlicensed Mobile Access, which enables phones to go from cellular to Wi-Fi networks through VoIP technology. Symbian is the operating system that powers mobile phonesContinue Reading

Wi-Fi More Popular Than iPods, Says Study

A new study by the Wi-Fi Alliance and Kelton Research indicates that wireless networking has more following that iPod. When asked which of the two they would prefer to keep, nearly 80 percent of the respondents chose their home wireless local area networks over the Apple bestseller. The study ascribed the popularity of the technologyContinue Reading

Skyriver To Provide Wireless Connectivity For WiMAX Forum Conference

WiMAX Forum has named Skyriver Communications as the provider of wireless wide area network services for this week’s conference in San Diego, California. Brad Slavin, Vice President of Engineering for Skyriver Communications, said the company is pleased “to work with the WiMAX Forum to address their connectivity requirements in San Diego.” Slavin expressed confidence thatContinue Reading