Items tagged with LTE
Here's Why Microsoft Is Blocking Windows 10 Version 2004 On LTE-Equipped Laptops
It's been a little over three months since Microsoft began pushing out the May 2020 Update for Windows 10, and there are still some PCs that are being blocked from receiving it. Notably, if you own a laptop with integrated LTE connectivity, you might be out of luck for the time being, as Microsoft works to resolve a... Read more...
by Rod Scher - Mon, Nov 19, 2018
HP Envy X2 Review: A Satisfying Intel-Powered Always Connected PC
It's a connected world—except when it isn't. Sure, there are a zillion (well, 280 million, according to Statista) free Wi-Fi hotspots around the world, and we're all almost always tethered to some device or another. But what about those times when you need to be connected, but aren't? Perhaps when you're on the... Read more...
by Brandon Hill - Fri, Oct 12, 2018
Samsung Chromebook Plus V2 Gains Productivity Boosting LTE Connectivity Option
No Wi-Fi, no problem. Back in June, Samsung rolled out its second-generation Chromebook Plus V2, which is a premium 2-in-1 convertible running Google's Chrome OS. Today, Samsung is expanding the family with the inclusion of a new LTE option, which gives you on-the-go connectivity when a Wi-Fi hotspot isn't available... Read more...
by Shane McGlaun - Tue, Oct 02, 2018
iPhone XS LTE Speeds Crush Predecessor, Still Can't Catch Galaxy Note 9
There has been a myriad of complaints about the new iPhone models in their short time on the market. Some of the big complaints about the iPhone XS and XS Max include unreliable charging with many users claiming that the smartphones often won't recognize the charger. Users have also complained that the new iPhones... Read more...
Apple iPhone XS And XS Max Gigabit LTE Modem Shows Huge Gains Over iPhone X
You may have noticed that the new batch of iPhones Apple recently announced do not embrace 5G connectivity, even though wireless carriers can't stop talking it. Apple is going to wait at least one more generation. That doesn't mean the new iPhone models don't deliver a bump in wireless performance. They do, as... Read more...
by Brandon Hill - Mon, Jul 23, 2018
Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Android Phones Smoke Intel-Equipped iPhones In LTE Speedtest Benchmarks
Qualcomm and Apple have been battling it out in court for well over a year with regards to licensing agreements and patent infringement. The pair has waged a war of words in public over the disagreements, and now Qualcomm is letting real world results speak for themselves with regards to the performance of its chips... Read more...
by Paul Lilly - Thu, Jul 19, 2018
Samsung Galaxy Watch Visits FCC Sporting LTE Connectivity
Samsung is getting ready to release another smartwatch, and there are plenty of rumors and speculation leading up to the launch. There is also some conflicting information out there. The name is no longer one of them—in a new listing with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Samsung refers to its upcoming wearable as the Galaxy Watch. It's Read more...
by Shane McGlaun - Mon, Jul 02, 2018
aLTEr LTE Exploit Can't Be Patched And Can Steer Your Phone To Nefarious Websites
A new attack that takes advantage of flaws that are inherent to LTE technology has surfaced called aLTEr. The exploit was discovered by an international team of security researchers and is able to redirect users to hostile websites. The exploit works in part by taking advantage of the fact that there is no integrity... Read more...
by Shane McGlaun - Sat, May 19, 2018
Sprint Offers Snapdragon Always Connected Windows 10 PCs With Free Unlimited Data
Sprint is offering a deal that folks who are interested in one of the new slick little Qualcomm Snapdragon Always Connected PC Platform devices will really love. The deal allows eligible devices to get free unlimited LTE data for the entirety of 2018. There are three devices that are eligible for the free data offer... Read more...
by Paul Lilly - Fri, Mar 16, 2018
OpenSignal Study Shows T-Mobile And Verizon Battling For 4G LTE Supremacy
Back in January, OpenSignal released a mobile speed report that showed T-Mobile beating the competition in overall network connectivity in the US. The self proclaimed 'uncarrier' took the lead in five of the six categories, including 4G LTE download speeds and availability, though Verizon was not far behind. Now two... Read more...
by Rob Williams - Sun, Mar 04, 2018
New LTE Vulnerabilities Can Spoof Emergency Alerts, Spy On Calls And Messages
Researchers at Purdue University and the University of Iowa have just exposed a list of LTE vulnerabilities that could create quite a headache for carriers (and consumers) if not fixed soon. Using a framework the researchers call LTEInspector, eight of the ten new vulnerabilities were tested as working on a testbed... Read more...
Qualcomm Hit With $1.2 Billion EU Fine For Abusing LTE Baseband Chip Monopoly
The European Commission has been known to levy stiff penalties on some of the world's biggest technology firms over various anticompetitive practices, with Qualcomm now being the latest. In a press release issued today, the European regulatory agency announced it was fining Qualcomm €997 million, equivalent to more... Read more...
Apple Allegedly Pursuing MediaTek LTE Modems As Qualcomm Legal Fight Intensifies
Amid an escalating legal battle between two technology giants, it seems that Apple would like nothing more than to sever ties with Qualcomm in the construction of its iPhone and iPad products. Apple relies on Qualcomm to supply high-speed LTE models for its mobile gadgets, but has been looking at Intel to replace at... Read more...
AMD Partners With Qualcomm For Always Connected Ryzen Mobile PCs With Snapdragon X16 LTE Modems
Qualcomm had a busy day yesterday. For one, the company announced a new flagship mobile processor, the Snapdragon 845, that will end up in high-end smartphones. It also unveiled always-connected Windows 10 PCs running Snapdragon 835 hardware, with the likes of ASUS and HP joining the fun. And if all that were not... Read more...
by Brandon Hill - Thu, Nov 02, 2017
Qualcomm Sues Apple For Allegedly Sharing Confidential Chip Software To Aid Intel
The legal spat between Apple and Qualcomm has just taken an interesting turn, and this time around, Intel has been drawn into the mix. Qualcomm has just sued Apple (again) and it alleges that the company violated a chip software license agreement by sharing that code with Intel. If you recall, Apple began using... Read more...
by Brandon Hill - Tue, Oct 31, 2017
Microsoft Surface Pro With LTE Officially Cleared For December 1st Launch
After apparently getting its signals crossed, Microsoft has finally settled on an official launch date for the Surface Pro with LTE. Microsoft Surface Chief Panos Panay made the announcement this week at the Future Decoded event, stating that the long-awaited tablet will be available on December 1st. If you recall... Read more...
by Paul Lilly - Sun, Oct 22, 2017
Microsoft Surface Pro With LTE Scheduled For Spring 2018 Launch
Microsoft is prepping a version of its popular Surface Pro tablet/laptop/2-in-1/convertible (or however you want to classify it) with a Qualcomm Snapdragon X16 modem inside. A peek at the Surface Pro's product page in the Microsoft Store now states that the LTE-equipped variant will be available sometime next spring... Read more...
by Paul Lilly - Sat, Oct 21, 2017
Alphabet Deploys Project Loon LTE Cellular Balloons To Light Up Puerto Rico
Alphabet's Project Loon team has sent LTE balloons up in the sky over parts of Puerto Rico. Project leader Alastair Westgarth stated in a blog post that his team was working with the government of Puerto Rico, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the Federal Aviation Authority (FAA), FEMA, and others to make... Read more...
by Shane McGlaun - Fri, Oct 13, 2017
T-Mobile Caps Roaming Data In Mexico And Canada Starting November 12
One of the things that helped T-Mobile to grow so fast was the reintroduction of unlimited data plans. We all know that "unlimited" really isn't unlimited though and when the T-Mobile One plan debuted it had a cap of 32GB of use per month before data prioritization. That cap was raised to 50GB in September. Customers... Read more...
by Shane McGlaun - Sat, Oct 07, 2017
Google Project Loon Gains Clearance To Blanket Devastated Puerto Rico With LTE Service Balloons
Sometimes the things that Alphabet/Google tries to do out of its X branch sound insane, but this is why it's called the moonshot factory. One of the odd projects that has come out of X is Project Loon. The idea behind this project is to strap hardware that beams internet down to the masses underneath high altitude... Read more...
by Brandon Hill - Wed, Sep 27, 2017
Microsoft Surface Pro LTE Arrives December 1st With Snapdragon X16 Modem
When Microsoft announced the current generation Surface Pro (4th gen, if you're keeping score), the company revealed that an LTE model would be added to the product mix. Well, it's over four months later and we still haven't laid eyes on this mysterious Surface Pro LTE. However, a new report suggests that the cellular... Read more...
by Brandon Hill - Mon, Sep 25, 2017
Apple Watch Series 3 LTE Teardown Reveals Intricate But Serviceable Internals, Slightly Larger Battery
The Apple Watch Series 3 was released last week to mixed reviews. While some reveled in the ability to make phone calls without needing to be tethered to an iPhone, nagging connectivity issues lead many reviewers to shun the hot new wearable. However, now that the device is out into the hands of millions of customers... Read more...