Networking World: Apple's UMPC?; iPhone 1.1.3 Firmware Peeked

TechWeb Mobile & Wireless Update - Monday, Dec 31, 2007

(Table of Contents)

*Is Apple Planning To Launch An Ultra Mobile PC Next Year?
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*Wireless Tower Operator Sues Rival
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*Pilot Program Paves Way For Emergency Responder Interoperability
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*Report Questions Future Of Qualcomm's 4G Wireless
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*Leap Wireless Restates Its Financials
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*CommScope Completes $2.65 Billion Acquisition Of Andrew Corp.
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( Today's Top Story)

Is Apple Planning To Launch An Ultra Mobile PC Next Year?
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We've been hearing rumors for months that Apple is working on some
kind of tablet PC, most likely an ultramobile PC (UMPC) of some kind.
One of my colleagues, Mitch Wagner, thinks that Apple has no plans for
a tablet. Other industry insiders, like futurist Mark Anderson, think
Apple is about to enter the UMPC market just as this device category
hits the tipping point. So which is it?

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(Today's Most Popular Stories)

AOL Kills Netscape's Future, Leaves Firefox To Battle IE
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Development on the browser had recently devolved into a handful of
engineers tasked with creating a skinned version of Firefox with a few
extensions, AOL said.

Ubuntu Linux Vs. Windows Vista: The Battle For Your Desktop
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Is Linux finally ready to take on Windows as a desktop OS? We tried
out both Vista and Ubuntu on individual PCs to see which works better.
Here's who won.

Review: 6 New 802.11n Wi-Fi Routers -- Is It Time To Switch From
802.11g?
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Though the 802.11n specifications are still in beta, major vendors are
already pushing N routers. Is it time to move to the new spec, and if
so, which device should you choose?

Half Of U.S. Households Have Digital TVs, Trade Group Says
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HDTVs are expected to account for 79% of DTV shipments in the United
States next year, according to the Consumer Electronics Association.

Smartphone And Mobile Device Guide
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Smartphone And Mobile Device Guide

(Updates From Over The Air)

iPhone 1.1.3 Firmware Features Peeked
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An early working version of firmware update 1.1.3 for the iPhone has
been spotted in the wild and given the full video preview treatment
over at Gizmodo. A short list of the confirmed new features includes
multiple-recipient SMS and Google's new faux GPS maps application.

BlackBerry Maker Proposes An Angular Keyboard For Mobile Devices
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Apple stole the show this year by introducing its touch-screen-only
iPhone. But mobile innovation doesn't stop there. Many device makers
are stepping up their game, including Research In Motion (NSDQ: RIMM),
which, according to a recent patent application filed with the U.S.
Patent and Trademark Office, is proposing an angular keyboard for
(what appears to be) future BlackBerry smartphones.

Are Cell Phones Replacing Landlines?
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It's not uncommon for a household to bypass landline phones and use
cell phones as the primary means of communication inside and outside
the home. In fact, U.S. households are forecast to spend more on cell
phone services than landline services this year.

(Editor's Picks)

Zune, iTunes Sites Get Christmas Day Traffic Boosts
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New owners signed up for accounts and downloaded software, according
to a Hitwise survey.

Online Customer Satisfaction Dips This Holiday Season
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Overall in the ForeSee/FGI study, 10 online sites increased customer
satisfaction from a year ago and 18 saw their scores fall.

E-Health Industry Struggling To Find Sustainable Business Models
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An annual survey also found that the government is no longer the top
provider of startup funding, as 53% of all initiatives received
startup funding from hospitals.

(Mobile News of the Week)

Wireless Tower Operator Sues Rival
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American Tower Corp. sued a former Goldman Sachs exec who heads a
rival operator, alleging he impersonated its chief in e-mailing
negative comments to investors.

Pilot Program Paves Way For Emergency Responder Interoperability
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Technology from BAE Systems aims to let public safety personnel who
use different communications systems to talk to each other in real
time.

Report Questions Future Of Qualcomm's 4G Wireless
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Ultra Mobile Broadband is expected to go commercial in mid-2009, but
none of the carriers has announced plans to test or deploy the
technology.

Leap Wireless Restates Its Financials
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The company said the restatements were not attributable to any
misconduct and that billing problems were the main issue.

CommScope Completes $2.65 Billion Acquisition Of Andrew Corp.
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Andrew specializes in a variety of wireless technologies, including
radio, 3G, microwave, satellite, radar, and military communications.

Passenger Says He Hacked Windows In New York Taxi Display Screen
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A software engineer says he accessed a New York City cab's video
display system files after seeing an error message on the screen.

Mobile Phones Present Growth Opportunity For Casual Gaming
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But hard-core gamers will probably stick to handheld devices for more
sophisticated games, says Parks Associates.

Apple Seeks Patent For Wireless Order Processing For Cafes
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The application describes a system in which a person approaching a
cafe or restaurant could wirelessly place an order that would be
received by an in-store computer.

Japanese Carriers Seek Pole Position For Apple's iPhone
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DoCoMo's relationship with Google may give it an edge over Softbank
and KDDI, local reports suggest.

Verizon's Transfer Of New England Lines Gets A Busy Signal
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Officials in Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont oppose a plan to hand
over older operations to FairPoint Communications.

Russia Launches Final Satellites For Its Own GPS
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Russia successfully launched a rocket on Tuesday carrying the last
three satellites to complete a navigation system to rival America's
GPS.

Japan's NTT DoCoMo To Tie Up With Google, Sources Say
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Japan's NTT DoCoMo Inc is considering a tie-up with Google, adopting
the Web giant's search and e-mail features in its mobile phone
Internet service.

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(Breaking News)

Microsoft Outlook Add-On Monitors Public Folders
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The multithreaded software displays a list of folders in the Outlook
in-box and Public Folders that contain unread e-mail.

New Jersey Bars Some Sex Offenders From Internet
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The new law prohibits anyone convicted of using a computer to commit a
sex offense from using computers or accessing the Internet for part or
all of their parole.

Consentry's updates LANshield OS
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Consentry's incremental update of its appliance OS adds more active
authentication options, authentication server cascading, support for
Microsoft NAP, log-off detection, and dashboard support.

Obama Girl, Britney Boy Top YouTube Videos For 2007
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Videos by a self-styled Obama Girl, a fan's tearful defense of Britney
Spears, and an attack by a herd of buffaloes on a pride of lions, were
among the most popular clips on YouTube.com in 2007.

Apple Seeks Patent For Placing Orders
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Apple's UMPC?; iPhone 1.1.3 Firmware Peeked

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