Sequans introduces WiMax chip for mobiles and tablets

On 03.23.11, In Mobile, By Editor

Sequans, mobile chipmaker has launched the SQN1310 WiMax chip at CTIA Wireless 2011.

The chip employs the architecture and software of Sequans’ SQN1200 series technology, while providing higher levels of integration and enabling a smaller design footprint. The SQN1310 carries baseband and dual-band RF in a single 65 nm die and its tiny 9×9 mm package includes memory.

Besides this, the very low power consumption enabled by its core 65 nm architecture, the SQN1310 employs power reduction techniques to further reduce power consumption, especially in idle mode, extending the battery life of mobile devices.

The SQN1310 is packed with a software package, the Sequans’ 4G-EZ software suite that includes a system for both Android and Microsoft platforms, and 3G/4G handover. Sequans’ 4G-EZ software is based on seven years of Sequans’ field experience and is running in all major WiMax deployments. The SQN1310 Mobile WiMax system-on-chip is sampling now and will be generally available in Q2.

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3 UK cuts PAYG international call rates

On 12.06.10, In Mobile, By Editor

3 UK is offering a great deal to its PAY AS YOU GO (PAYG) customers with cheaper international calls.

According to the company, it is cutting the cost of calls to 24 countries and prices will start at just 2p per minute to glamorous locations like Ireland and Poland.

To make their cheaper calls, pay as you go customers need only insert a three digit short code before the phone number they want to ring, the firm explained, and can call either mobiles or landlines at the cheaper rates.

Prices will increase depending on the location, and while calls to Poland start at 2p per minute, it will cost 6p to call a Pakistani landline. Calls to the US, Canada, Australia, Ireland, Germany and China are also covered. Calls to mobiles seem to average around the 14p per minute mark. The most expensive place to call on a mobile is Afghanistan at 16p, while the cheapest is 3p.

Surprisingly this lower cost does not apply to Irish calls, which after all is not particularly far from the UK. Calls to mobile Irish kinfolk will set users back 14p per minute, while ringing up the Chinese costs 3p.

Although lower priced calls have been available to users since April of this year, 3 has boosted the number of applicable countries to 25.

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Deutsche Telekom unveils UK Mobile App Store with 15,000 Apps

On 04.12.10, In Mobile Marketing, By Editor

Deutsche Telekom’s software download portal, softwareload.co.uk has unveiled its UK mobile app store. It contains more than 15,000 mobile app for download.

A visitor can shop for apps which may range from navigation, games, software, business, communication and organizational tools. They can securely install them directly onto their mobile device or via their PC.

According to Dirk Lebzien, Head of Softwareload, consumers and business people alike are using mobile devices far more often for work or entertainment on the move. As a result they’re demanding wider access to exciting new apps to make the most of their mobiles.

In his opinion, with the launch of their UK mobile store on Softwareload.co.uk, shoppers can choose from more than 15,000 software titles that they can quickly and securely install onto their mobile device.

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Mobile porn laws to protect kids in Australia

On 08.15.06, In Mobile, By Editor

AU : THE Federal Government last night vowed to introduce laws protecting children from pornographic images being distributed via mobile phones.

Communications Minister Helen Coonan told The Daily Telegraph the Government would extend censorship and regulatory laws to mobile phones and include penalties.

“I will introduce to Parliament legislation to extend the current safeguards that apply to content delivered over the internet or television to content delivered over convergent devices,” Senator Coonan said.

The changes will include prohibition of content rated X18+ and above, as well as requirements for age-restrictions on access to content suited only to adults.

These prohibitions will be backed by strong sanctions for non-compliance with the new regulatory framework, including criminal penalties for serious offences.

The move comes as child safety groups called on parents to not buy their children phones with internet access.

NetAlert corporate affairs adviser Rod Knockles said last night many parents may not know of the capabilities of latest generation mobiles.

About 40 per cent of mobiles sold are internet enabled, meaning they can download clear images either via email or direct from the internet.

“Parents should think about what age it’s appropriate to give their children mobile phones that are internet enabled,” Mr Knockles said.

These mobiles are expected to grow in use in the years ahead as telecommunications companies push for more revenues through online content.

Among internet-enabled phones, lower end devices have access to their operator’s “walled garden” of content which can include songs, pictures and ringtones.

Recent phones have full HTML browsing – they offer an identical internet experience to your PC, only on a smaller screen. This means the user can visit websites, including adults-only sites.

Third generation networks will make accessing the internet even faster.

Mr Knockles said the images were generally downloaded from home computers, so a family-friendly filter would provide protection.

NSW Parents and Citizens president Dianne Giblin said mobile phone were an essential part of life for children

Source- http://www.news.com.au

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