Mobile Broadband Data – Is 4G the game changer?

The higher data speed offered by 4G/LTE services is widely expected to boost mobile data usage. The launch of tiered data plans has given rise to optimism that operators can monetize this data opportunity and substantially drive ARPUs higher. However, we believe the emergence of innovative OTT applications and more ubiquitous WiFi technology could challenge the traditional mobile service provider model and cap the upside on ARPUs. Industry watchers expect the increase in mobile connection speeds (as we transition from 3G to 4G) and the...

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14 Reasons Why Firefox 14 Is The Best Browser on Android

Mozilla has released a completely refreshed version of Firefox for Android platform. If you have a compatible Android device (ARMv7  & Android 2.2+), install it from Google Play (alternatively,download  .apk file) and give it a try – you will not be disappointed! Let’s explore 14 super awesome features of Firefox 14 for Android which make it the best browser on Google’s mobile operating system: Support for Flash: Firefox on Android...

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10 Minutes and £10 Can Get You Wireless Charging On Your Galaxy Note 2

Back in May when Samsung announced the Galaxy S3, it mentioned that the device supported wireless charging as well. However, to enable wireless charging users needed to buy an official inductive backplate from Samsung, which the Korean giant never released. The Galaxy Note 2, which was unveiled at IFA in late-August, met with the same fate. Thankfully, an XDA member took things in his own hands and came up with a wireless charging mod for...

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A Farewell to BlackBerry

The greatest irony of the mobile phone industry is that it's the biggest and fastest growing technology market by volumes—with over 1.2 billion units sold each year—while also being the most volatile. Over a dozen companies exited over a decade. Companies such as Motorola, Ericsson, Siemens, NEC and Alcatel becoming defunct or acquired/merged and others like Nokia and LG imploding in sales. There was a time not so long ago when...

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