China’s iPhone 3G May Lack 3G And Wi-Fi
Sep 29, 2008 in
Hardware
The move may be a way for China Mobile to keep customers from unlocking the device and running it on rival China Telecom’s W-CDMA 3G networks.
Wi-Fi Network Launched For U.S. Soldiers In Iraq
Sep 26, 2008 in
Security
The mesh network provides secure wireless Internet service for 20,000 U.S. troops serving at Joint Base Balad, the largest U.S. military base in the region.
SSL gear adapted for Wi-Fi access
Sep 26, 2008 in
Security
Array Networks will announce at Interop Las Vegas next week that it has expanded its SSL protection from remote-access users to include those coming in over Wi-Fi connections.
Why iPhone Games Will Rule
Sep 26, 2008 in
Hardware
- The iPhone’s processor thinks almost twice as fast as the Sony PSP’s brain.
- Its touchscreen is more responsive than the Nintendo DS’s, recognizing subtle finger taps, pinches, and spreads.
- The three-axis accelerometer, like the one in the Wiimote, could replace the thumbstick — Sega has already exploited this ability for an iPhone port of Super Monkey Ball.
- Wi-Fi could make for mean multiplayer mayhem.
- Cell-tower triangulation could be used for location-aware games.
- Attention developers: Get to work!
