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Ahead of the Bell: Analyst Upgrades Facebook
May 30, 2013 10:25 am | by Associated Press | News | CommentsVideo ads could become the next billion-dollar business for Facebook, according to Jefferies & Co., which upped its rating on the stock Thursday. A recent decline in share price creates a buying opportunity for investors, particularly before the company launches video ads, said analyst Brian Pitz. He upgraded his rating on...
First News Briefs for May 30, 2013
May 30, 2013 10:17 am | by Wireless Week Staff | News | CommentsBroadcom has announced the BCM4390, a new Wi-Fi SoC for embedded devices. The chip is part of Broadcom's Wireless Internet Connectivity for Embedded Devices (WICED) portfolio. The single-chip design provides OEMs with an integrated, low-power and cost-effective solution designed to inspire a new range of consumer products in the "Internet of Things" market...
Dish Raises Bid for Clearwire to $4.40 Per Share
May 30, 2013 9:51 am | by Ben Munson | News | CommentsDish Network has raised its bid for Clearwire to $4.40 per share, representing a 29 percent premium over the revised offer of $3.40 per share Sprint last week submitted to the internet wholesaler. The bid caused Clearwire’s stock to skyrocket in after hours trading and it’s currently up more than 20 percent in pre-market as of 8:13 a.m. CT.
Report: Apple Taps Pegatron to Make Low-Cost iPhone
May 30, 2013 9:34 am | by Andrew Berg | News | CommentsApple is moving to a new manufacturer to produce a low-cost iPhone, according to a report from the Wall Street Journal. As it seeks to lessen its dependence on Taiwanese manufacturer Foxconn in an effort to diversify its supply chain, Apple has reportedly tasked a company called Pegatron with producing a forthcoming version of the iPhone...
Americans Talk, Surf More than Europeans on Cells
May 30, 2013 9:06 am | by Andrew Berg | News | CommentsAmericans pay more for their cell service than Europeans, but they're getting a lot more use out of their phones, a global wireless trade group said Wednesday. In releasing the report, GSM Association urged European regulators to take cues from the U.S...
Viva Móvil Could Be a Step in the Right Direction
May 29, 2013 5:13 pm | by Ben Munson | Blogs | CommentsWhen Jennifer Lopez last week showed up at CTIA to announce the new wireless Latino-targeted retailer Viva Móvil, the first question from the audience was about how this could translate to the retail experience for all Verizon customers. The question seemed to suggest, “It’s great what you’re doing for the Latino population, but what can be done do make the wireless retail experience more tolerable for all humans?”
First News Briefs for May 29, 2013
May 29, 2013 10:53 am | by Wireless Week Staff | News | CommentsAT&T is continuing its work with smart grid technology by offering prepaid applications that help manage energy usage and reduce costs. Through an exclusive agreement with PayGo, AT&T will be the sole U.S. provider for PayGo's utility payment solutions which includes near real-time processing of meter information for prepaid services.
CTIA 2013: Rhode & Schwartz, Testing for QoE
May 29, 2013 10:49 am | by Wireless Week Staff | News | CommentsWireless Week spoke with a lot of companies during CTIA 2013 last week. As part of our Let's Talk series from the show, we caught up with Rhode & Schwartz's Keith Cobler who gave us his take on the show, as well as his company's view of the market....
Give Locally Grows Through Gaming, Social Media
May 29, 2013 10:39 am | by Stacy A. Anderson, Associated Press | News | CommentsAndrew "Bo" Young III, son of former U.N. Ambassador Andrew Young, is carving out his own path for social change courtesy of a mobile app designed to help real families through the purchase of virtual goods.Young and California lawyer Brad Newman have launched "Giv Galaxy," an iPhone game in which players buy...
Galaxy S4 to be First Device on Verizon’s AWS Spectrum
May 29, 2013 10:32 am | by Ben Munson | News | CommentsThe Samsung Galaxy S4 will be the first handset to take advantage of Verizon’s LTE network upgrade. Speaking with Bloomberg, Verizon vice president of network support Mike Haberman said the device will receive an over-the-air software update that will allow it to use Verizon’s AWS airwaves.
Sprint, SoftBank Strike U.S. Security Deal with Stipulations
May 29, 2013 10:30 am | by Ben Munson | News | CommentsSprint today announced that it and Japanese carrier Softbank have received clearance from the Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. (CFIUS) to move ahead with the proposed $20 billion merger of the two companies. The CFIUS’ approval comes with stipulations.
Cook: Apple Focused on Quality, Not Quantity
May 29, 2013 10:23 am | by Andrew Berg | News | CommentsTim Cook, Apple's CEO, doesn't have his head stuck in the sand. He's aware of the company's stock slide. He's aware of Android's popularity, but he's not particularly worried about anything more than creating great products. That was the word yesterday from Cook's talk at the Wall Street Journal's D: All Things Digital conference, which was posted online...
CTIA 2013 Show Daily: Days 1, 2, and 3
May 28, 2013 10:51 am | News | CommentsWelcome to Days 1, 2, and 3 of WIRELESS WEEK’s CTIA 2013 Show Daily, featuring highlights from this year’s conference and exhibition. You'll find coverage of all the keynotes and news from the show at the links to the digital editions listed below. And for even more coverage of the wireless marketplace visit www.WirelessWeek.com...
IDC: Tablet Shipments to Pass Laptops in 2013
May 28, 2013 10:48 am | by Ben Munson | News | CommentsIDC is predicting global tablet shipments to hit 229.3 million units in 2013, representing a 58.7 percent increase over 2012 and leaving predicted laptop shipments for 2013 in the dust. As the PC industry continues to suffer, IDC predicts that global tablet shipments will exceed the entire PC market by 2015.
First News Briefs for May 28, 2013
May 28, 2013 10:42 am | by Wireless Week Staff | News | CommentsThe Board of Directors of Clearwire today issued an open letter to stockholders in connection with its proposed transaction with Sprint recommending that stockholders vote ‘FOR’ the proposed transaction. The letter highlights the favorable recommendations of leading proxy...
