The CTIA Wireless Association today announced that in 2014 it will merge its two smaller shows in to one "Super Mobile Show" to be held in Las Vegas. For some time now CTIA has held two smaller shows through out the year to give manufacturers more chances to announce products. The show held in the fall, however, has definitely been the weaker of the two events, but everyone attended...
A new mobile app rating system will be debuting next week, assigning ratings to apps much like ratings are given to music and movies. The system is set to be unveiled on November 29 and will be announced as a joint endeavor between the CTIA and the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB). Set to speak at the unveiling of the system are U.S. Senators Kelly Ayotte (R-NH), and Mark...
At what size does a phone become too big? That answer will obviously differ from person to person, but the popular consensus among handset makers, at least at the moment, seems to be bigger is better. Just direct your attention to the recent Galaxy S II Skyrocket, 4.5-inch; Droid Razr, 4.3-inch; and HTC Vivid, 4.5-inch. We’re not complaining, though, as the 4.7-inch Super LCD on the ...
Every so often, statements or public announcements land on the news about the risks of electro-magnetic radiation on human health. Conclusive studies have been harder to come by, though, so safety advocates caution that “it’s better to be safe than sorry” and product makers cater to this growing niche of worried consumers. Many appliances emit some amount radiation, such as microwave...
CTIA, the twice-annual U.S. wireless industry gathering, has its Spring Fling this week in Orlando, FL. Only a few years ago all of the big cell phone carriers and phone makers waited for CTIA Spring and Fall to launch their biggest products of the year. Things are different now, what with Apple having made it cool to skip trade shows and host your own launch parties, other companies...
Cellular coverage has come a long way over the last two decades, especially here in the United States. Years ago I would have no signal seemingly more often than I actually had a signal for cellular usage. With that being said, carriers are still struggling with overall coverage, and it’s not limited to one carrier, all of them have dead zones somewhere in every city. Consumers have...