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Tag: MWC2014

The U.S. Galaxy S5 will soon get a big speed boost thanks to carrier aggregation

on February 26, 2014

When U.S. operators start bonding together their LTE networks later this year, the Galaxy S5 will be one of the first devices in the market that can tap into their increased network speeds.

Software is eating the mobile network, too, as AT&T begins its journey into the cloud

on February 25, 2014

AT&T is taking the first steps toward transforming its network into a data center. It’s not touching the cellular network — at least not yet — but it will start virtualizing its mobile core and application infrastructure.

With a new set of voice APIs, Nexmo challenges Twilio head on

on February 25, 2014

With voice, cloud-SMS provider Nexmo is moving in on its larger rival Twilio’s turf. Meanwhile Twilio is growing its messaging business globally and targeting the enterprise.

Europe: We don’t know what 5G is yet, but we’re damn sure going to lead the way with it

on February 24, 2014

In what had to be the strangest event at Mobile World Congress, EU digital chief Neelie Kroes expounded on the need for 5G technologies that no one has actually defined yet.

Zuckerberg: The goal of Internet.org is to make basic mobile internet access free

on February 24, 2014

At Mobile World Congress Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg argued that carriers need to start subsidizing baseline mobile data services in the developing world to encourage people to use the internet.

An Intel-powered cellular network? It’s slowly starting to happen

on February 24, 2014

Intel is seeking to make its processors a key component of mobile networks, and its influence is starting to be felt. At Mobile World Congress, Intel revealed its working with numerous carriers and equipment makers.

Intel’s mobile silicon matures with new 64-bit Atom, LTE and new design wins

on February 24, 2014

At Mobile World Congress, Intel introduced its first 64-bit processor in its next-generation Merrifield chip. It also bulked up its LTE modem capabilities and revealed expanded deals with Asus and Lenovo.

Qualcomm’s 64-bit processors graduate to mid-range phones, but high-end must wait

on February 23, 2014

Qualcomm is gradually bringing its new 64-bit computing architecture to flagship smartphones and tablets, but Qualcomm did pack a bonus into its new Snapdragon 615: it’s first octa-core CPU.

Wilocity thinks the world is ready for its first gigabit phone

on February 23, 2014

At Mobile World Congress, Wilocity unveiled its first WiGig chip for smartphones, promising connection speeds of 4.6 Gbps on local-area networks. Don’t expect a rash of WiGig-powered phones this year though.

MasterCard dives deeper into mobile with in-app payments, C-SAM acquisition

on February 23, 2014

MasterCard wants to embed its payments service into mobile apps, and it’s doing with the acquisition of mobile payments partner C-SAM and a new developer program.

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