A new add-on for the iPhone has been released by Wireless Dynamics Inc. into the market with the launch of the iCarte 110, a NFC/RFID reader which you simply hook on to the bottom of your Apple device. With the device, you can turn your iPhone to a NFC and RFID Reader/Writer for making the usual mobile transactions such as contactless payments, transit payments and top-up prepaid credit among others. It can also be a handy add-on for people who need to manage their asset, document and security tracking needs on a commercial note. The iCarte works with iPhone 3G and 3GS with OS version 3.0 or higher and comes with a mini-USB connector that can double as a charger for the iPhone and sync your device with iTunes.

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Tags: 3G, 3gs, Accessories, Apple, Apple, dynamics inc, icarte, iPhone, iPhone, launch, mini usb connector, mobile transactions, nfc, os version, prepaid credit, reader writer, Sync

By now you certainly know that AT&T has decided to sue Verizon Wireless after Big Red aired all those commercials from its “There’s a Map for That” campaign. AT&T is definitely pissed off as Verizon is making a mockery of AT&T’s 3G network. AT&T alleges that Verizon is falsely advertising the capabilities of their 3G networks and consumers get the impression that AT&T lacks any services in those areas on the maps where 3G connectivity is not available.

So what does AT&T do to defend itself? It brings its EDGE network in:

With both 3G and EDGE coverage, customers can access the Internet, send e-mail, surf the Web, stream music, download videos, send photos, text, talk and more. The only difference - with some data applications, 3G is faster than EDGE.

Sure AT&T’s EDGE network is definitely comparable with Verizon’s low-end EV-DO Rev. A network but that’s not really what AT&T should tell its customers right now. What they want to hear is that AT&T’s 3G network is going to get even better. Which means no more dropped calls, better coverage, and all the web surfing at 3G speeds they want. And while we’re at it, Verizon should also upgrade its 3G network to LTE as fast as possible.

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Tags: 3G, Ad, At&T, At&T, Commercial, edge, EV-DO Rev A, Mobile News, Verizon, Verizon

It may look like an over-priced flash drive at $23 but you have to give technology some allowance in making it happen. This solar cell USB key called the Sun Drive comes in various capacities (2.1G, 2.2G, 2.3G and 2.4G). As you would guess, it solicits its power from the sun (solar power) which should become an ideal alternative for mobile phone power (100 minutes of talk time) or as a power source for MP3 players (35 hours). It may seem bulky but this is because of the solar cell and the battery. Overall, this is should be a handy gadget, especially for the ones who have all kinds of gadgets on the go.

(Source) Oh Gizmo

Tags: 1g, 2G, 3G, 4G, Accessories, flash drive, gadgets, handy gadget, mobile phone, MP3 Players, Portable Devices, power source, solar cell, solar power, sun drive, talk time

There’s a new player in the eBook readers business. Asus has confirmed that it will launch new eReaders in March 2010. The company confirmed that these devices will come with features like WiFi, 3G and WiMAX connectivity. Why would we need WiMAX in an eBook reader anyway? We don’t have all the specs but it looks like Asus plans to launch two eBooks, a 6- and a 9-inch model. Asus will test those readers in Taiwan before they become available in Europe and the U.S. Unfortunately it’s too early for pricing details so you’ll just have to wait a while for them. Of course you could pick a Nook or a Kindle in the mean time and get your reading on.

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Tags: 3G, ASUS, ASUS, ebook, Kindle, Mobile News, nook, Portable Devices, reader, WiFi, wimax

eviGroup has today announced an all new 10-inch tablet which they are calling the Pad. Sure, it’s not the fabled iTablet, but it does have 3G and an artificial intelligent digital secretary/assistant that’s sure to get annoying after a few days of use.

Other than that it features a 1.6GHz Intel Atom processor, WiFi, VGA, port 3 USB ports, multicard reader, webcam and microphone.

There wasn’t a mention of a release date but eviGroup is saying the device will be priced below €500.

via engadget

Tags: 3G, Atom, evigroup, Mobile News, Mobile Software, Pad, Portable Devices, tablet, VGA, WiFi

Sony Ericsson has launched the availability of their latest mobile device via T-Mobile USA with the Sony Ericsson Equinox. The Equinox is a new chic handset that features pulsating night effects that make sure you don’t miss a call or text message paired with an interactive 3G and its built-in GPS system. Other features of this latest Sony Ericsson mobile phone include a 3.2 megapixel camera, FM radio, Bluetooth, and gesture controls that allow users to reject calls or put the phone in silent mode with one wave of the hand. The Sony Ericssson Equinox will also be officially available online by October 28, 2009.

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Are you looking for a brand new TomTom iPhone Kit and you don’t know where to get it? Well we’re always ready to help out the ones in need! The car kit has already been spotted on the official Apple store so go grab your credit card and let’s order! American customers will be able to get their TomTom iPhone Kit for $119.95 and they’ll have to pay a little something extra for whatever GPS software they decide to pick from the App Store. The TomTom iPhone Kit will work only with your iPhone 3G and/or iPhone 3GS so get one of those too if you want to use the car kit. There’s no iPod touch support so don’t even bother asking Apple about it.

via App Advice

Tags: 3G, 3gs, Apple, apple store, car kit, GPS, GPS, iPhone, ipod, Touch

If you’re living in the UK and looking for a nice pre-paid handset then you should definitely check out the T-Mobile Pulse. This phone has recently been put up for sale as a pre-paid device for T-Mobile UK and is available now.

The T-Mobile Pulse features Google’s Android operating system a 3.5″ touchscreen, 3.2 megapixel camera, 3G, WiFi, GPS and 2GB of internal storage.

If you’re looking to pick up the Pulse you’re looking at £176.16 or about $291.

via talkandroid

Tags: 2GB, 3.2 megapixel, 3G, Cell Phones, Google, GPS, huawei, Mobile News, Mobile Software, Pulse, T-Mobile, T-Mobile, touchscreen, WiFi

GEAR4 has unveiled the PowerPad, a wireless charger made specifically for the iPhone. The charger is compatible with the iPhone 3G and 3GS and uses inductive charging where power is transmitted through the case to the iPhone battery. This should be a great new accessory to aid iPhone owners who often encounter low battery levels due to constant use. The GEAR3 PowerPad retails for £79.99 (€99.99) and will be available in November at European retailers or at the GEAR4 website.

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Tags: 3G, 3gs, Accessories, Apple, european retailers, iPhone, iPhone, powerpad, website source

Still on the lookout for a cheap casing for your iPhone? Well check out this one. It is home-made and made from pure felt. It sports a retro-look and is ideal for the iPhone 3G and 3GS. The design looks like those original iPods, complete with the click wheel. It can be used for other Apple devices as well such as the iPod Touch or the iPod Classic. The Retro iPod Felt Casing costs only $20 from Coolbeans.

(Source) Geeky Gadgets

Tags: 3G, Accessories, Apple, Apple, casing, click wheel, gadgets, iPhone, iPhone, iPod Touch, ipods, lookout, retro look

It was recently announced that AT&T will now allow mobile applications to make VoIP calls using nothing more than the device’s 3G connection.

You should make note that prior to this announcement mobile applications, such as Skype for the iPhone, were only able to make VoIP calls using WiFi, but not anymore.

Following this announcement you can expect a whole influx of apps in the App Store, and other app stores, that allow for VoIP calling.

via engadget

Tags: 3G, Apple, At&T, At&T, Cell Phones, iPhone, Mobile News, Mobile Software, Skype, VoIP

Otterbox has now unveiled customized cases for the iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS with the Commuter Series and the Commuter TL Series. These new casings add strength and style to these iPhones, something consumers are sure to be looking for. If you have been following the posts here at MW regarding Otterbox releases, they had released something similar last month for the Blackberry smartphones. As before, these new Otterbox Commuter Series Casings aim to provide optimum protection and style through its hard plastic outer casing and inner protective silicone highlights.

Both Commuter and Commuter TL Series cases come with a microfiber cleaning cloth and installation card for easy application of the self-adhering screen. The Otterbox Commuter and Commuter TL Series retails for $34.95 and are available at the Otterbox website.

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Tags: 3G, 3gs, Accessories, Apple, BlackBerry, casing, casings, consumers, installation card, iPhone, iPhone, microfiber cleaning cloth, optimum protection, otterbox, silicone, smartphones

The Nokia 6350 which will be carried by AT&T this coming October 4 has been announced. The Nokia 6350 is a low-end phone that features a 2 megapixel camera, web browser, email capabilities and 3G connectivity. It is encased in a simple gray and red colored-theme which should be a prime target for the youth-oriented mobile phone addicts. It will retail for $29.99 after a mail-in rebate on a 2-year contract.

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Tags: 3G, At&T, camera web, capabilities, mail, megapixel camera, Nokia, Nokia, nokia 6350, prime target, web browser

Samsung has a brand new phone for us but this one is not as impressive as some of the recent smartphones created by the company. The C5130 is a slider phone which lines perfectly with Samsung’s previous creations. The phone is rather an entry-level gadget which will probably be available for a more than decent price, if not free, with new contracts from different carriers.

The C5130 comes with quad-band GSM/EDGE and UMTS 3G connectivity, a 2-inch display, Bluetooth 2.0, a 1.3-megapixel camera, microSD support, FM radio and music player capabilities. As you can clearly see, the C5130 is decent handset but maybe you’re looking for something more than decent.

via mobil.cz

Tags: 3G, C5130, entry-level, Mobile News, Portable Devices, Samsung, Samsung, slider

Samsung has another phone for all you mobile phone-crazed geeks with the Samsung t659. As most of Samsung’s mobile handsets today, it is another slide phone loaded with lots of features that should appeal to the consumer’s interest for advanced phones today. Among the features of the Samsung t659 include a built-in 2 megapixel camera, stereo BlueTooth wireless technology, 3G capability, built-in GPS, and a micro-SD memory card slot.

It also has an integrated music player and makes use of a li-ion battery that can last up to 12.5 days of standby time and 5 hours of talk time. The Samsung t659 retails for $69.99 over at T-Mobile.

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Tags: 3G, capability, Cell Phones, li ion battery, megapixel, memory card slot, micro sd memory, micro sd memory card, mobile phone, mobile samsung, mobile source, music player, Samsung, sd memory card, sd memory card slot, slide Phone, standby time, T-Mobile, wireless technology

Korean customers will be able to select two new handsets from KT in the near future. One is the LG Lilac, but the most interesting one is the Samsung Prism, a WiMAX-enabled phone which could find its way to Sprint soon.

The Prism will offer WCDMA, WiFi and WiMAX connectivity which means you’ll definitely be able to enjoy decent data speeds. We’ll be waiting for more details about the Prism once KT, or Sprint, will announce it.

The LG Liliac is the other phone coming from KT, and although it’s not WiMAX enabled it will do just fine in a 3G network. Just like the Prism, the Liliac remains secret for now, but we’ll be waiting for more specs to emerge soon.

via WMPowerUser

Tags: 3G, korea, KT, LG, LG, Lilac, Mobile News, Other Brands, Portable Devices, Prism, Samsung, Samsung, Sprint, Sprint, WCDMA, WiFi, wimax

Nokia Mural is an interesting clamshell phone which was initially announced for AT&T only to be pulled off the shelves later on. Apparently the Mural had some issues with AT&T’s 3G network and couldn’t connect to it. But fear not Mura fans (if there are any), AT&T has fixed the issue and the Mural is back on the streets. The phone still costs $50 with a new 2-year contract but it won’t surprise anyone if you decide to ignore it and get something else for just a few extra bucks. Or do you actually happen to love this particular Finnish creation?

Tags: 3G, At&T, At&T, Mural, Nokia, Nokia, Service issues

The fact that Big Red is investing in LTE technology is not news anymore. Verizon wants to launch the 4G network at some point next year and it’s currently testing and deploying it in various markets. The company will make LTE available in about 30 markets next year, while its entire CDMA footprint will get LTE in three years time. According to Verizon’s CTO, Tony Melone, the company wants to launch LTE in “as close to all-at-once as possible.” This will be possible by using part of the current CDMA infrastructure which should speed up the whole deployment process.

In case you’re scared that your current equipment will not function once LTE is deployed then I’m happy you need not worry. LTE and CDMA will work together so nobody will force you to ditch your favorite 3G device in favor of a brand new 4G gadget. Biut you’ll probably want to do that after you’ve seen the difference between LTE and 3G.

via informationweek

Tags: 3G, 4G, Big Red, CDMA, LTE, Mobile News, Verizon, Verizon

Just as we had reported to you a few days ago the iPhone OS update has gone live that will activate the highly sought after MMS feature.

To snag the update just plug your iPhone into your computer as you normally would and follow any prompts that notify you of a new update.

Now all you iPhone haters out there have one less thing to hate on but don’t worry, I’m sure you’ll find something else.

Tags: 3.0, 3G, 3gs, Accessories, Apple, Cell Phones, iPhone, iPhone, iPhone OS, iTunes, mms, Mobile News, Mobile Software, Update

It’s been a while since we heard of ITG’s xpPhone in fact, the last we heard of it was back at Computex. Well, the device seems to have graduated from the drawing board and is now dangerously close to hitting Vodafone, Orange and AT&T.

As you can see, the device packs quite a punch with its 4.8-inch touchscreen display, video conferencing and 3G compatibility. One major thing to make note of is the fact that its primary operating system is Microsoft’s beloved Windows XP.

Unfortunately (or fortunately depending on how you look at it) ITG has yet to mention a price so when you actually go to pre-order the xpPhone, you won’t have to pay anything.

via pocketables

Tags: 3G, At&T, Cell Phones, Computex, microsoft, Mobile News, Mobile Software, Orange, touchscreen, Vodafone, Windows XP, xpphone