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Apple seeks 802.11ac (aka 5GB Wi-Fi) engineer in new job posting
Adding more credence to a report from last week which claimed that Apple was going to partner up with Broadcom to deliver 802.11ac networking (aka 5GB WiFi) to its line of desktop and notebook computers is a new job posting from Apple explicitly seeking an System Test Engineer with 802.11ac expertise. The job posting reads: […]
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Monday, January 7, 2013
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In 2012, Apple finally released a revamped iMac that was incredibly sleeker than its predecessor. As we look ahead to 2013, don’t expect any major hardware changes to Apple’s desktop lineup. But if you’re in the mood for significant internal upgrades, Apple may have you covered. The Next Web is reporting that Apple recently struck […]
Continue reading...Fourth iOS 6 beta includes toggle for “Wi-Fi Plus Cellular” option
Saturday, August 11, 2012
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By all accounts, Apple will unveil the iPhone 5 on September 12 to be followed by an official launch 9 days later on Friday, September 21. And along with some schmancy new hardware, we’ll also see the release of Apple’s next-gen mobile OS – iOS 6. Apple in recent days has seeded the fourth beta […]
Continue reading...A look at the devices running on Apple’s retail store wi-fi network
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
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Apple’s retail store strategy works not only because it provides Apple with a means to showcase their products in the best light possible, but also because they’re bona fide places to come in and hang out. With desktops, laptops, phones, and iPods all at the ready, and typically pre-loaded with cool software, Apple’s retail stores […]
Continue reading...Steve Jobs looked into bypassing mobile carriers via Wi-Fi spectrum
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
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Always keen on thinking outside the box, and more importantly, lessening Apple’s reliance on third parties, Steve Jobs in the mid-2000’s contemplating the possibility of delivering an iPhone that completely bypassed the carriers. In other words, Jobs was actively exploring the notion of creating a network exclusively for the iPhone using the unlicensed spectrum used […]
Continue reading...iOS devices comprise 2/3 of all in-flight WiFi users
Sunday, July 31, 2011
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Accessing the Internet for the first time while flying 30,000 feet up in the air is one of those “holy crap!” moments that make you marvel at the wonder of technology. While some airlines like Virgin America offer passengers free Wi-Fi service, others like Southwest offer it for a small service fee. But no matter […]
Continue reading...Mac propaganda at McDonalds [Photo]
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Yes folks, Macs just work – and this free wi-fi setup guide from an Australian McDonalds really drives the point home. It really can’t get any simpler than this: Step 1. Click On Airport icon. Step 2. Select “McDonalds FREE Wi-Fi” from the list of available networks. Step 3. Open your browser. via Twitpic
Continue reading...Latest iOS 5 build unleashes over the air Wi-Fi syncing [Video]
Monday, June 27, 2011
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Apple this past Friday released the second beta of iOS 5 to developers. One of the newly included features is support for over-the-air WiFi syncing.
Continue reading...iOS 4.3 set for release today; Personal Hotspot feature at carrier discretion
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
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BGR reports that iOS 4.3 is poised for release today while fleshing out some info about how many connected devices the personal hotspot feature will be able to support: One of our sources has just let us know something pretty interesting. There has been a lot of talk surrounding Apple’s personal hotspot feature, specifically it’s capability of […]
Continue reading...Personal Hotspot feature in iOS 4.3 only supports 3 connected devices via wi-fi
Monday, March 7, 2011
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AT&T confirmed last week that it would support iOS 4.3s personal hotspot feature when the update drops on March 11. But unlike Verizon which allows users to connect up to 5 wi-fi devices to an iPhone 4 hotspot, an internal AT&T document obtained by Engadget suggests that AT&T will only allow 3 connected wi-fi devices […]
Continue reading...Wi-Fi speeds to double thanks to two-way radio?
Saturday, February 19, 2011
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PC Pro writes: Wi-Fi and mobile phone radio network speeds could double after scientists showed radio is able to send and receive over the same frequency at the same time. The technology would overcome the problem best exemplified by pilots having to say “over” each time they take turns in talking over radio, but it could […]
Continue reading...Hotspot feature for the iPhone 4 via Verizon to cost $20/month
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
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MacWorld reportsthat the previously announced hotspot feature that enables iPhone 4 owners on Verizon to create a wi-fi network with support for up to 5 devices will be available for a $20 charge on top of a users monhtly bill. The $20 add-on will let users consume up to 2GB of extra data a month. […]
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Monday, January 7, 2013
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