Networking World: Apple Won't Release Subnotebook; NYC Retailers Not Protecting Wireless Networks

TechWeb Mobile & Wireless Update - Monday, Jan 14, 2008

(Table of Contents)

*Why Apple Won't Release A WiMax-Powered Subnotebook
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*Apple, China Mobile Call Off iPhone Launch Talks
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*Dairy Company Lends Insight Into Wal-Mart's RFID Mandate
http://update.techweb.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eBGP60Hi7YQ0G4U0FlXv0Ea

*Apple Macworld Speculation Goes Into A Frenzy
http://update.techweb.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eBGP60Hi7YQ0G4U0FlXw0Eb

*Asus To Launch S.O.S. Smartphone In U.S.
http://update.techweb.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eBGP60Hi7YQ0G4U0FlXx0Ec

*Micro Fuel Cells A Boost For Multimedia Phones
http://update.techweb.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eBGP60Hi7YQ0G4U0FlXy0Ed

( Today's Top Story)

Why Apple Won't Release A WiMax-Powered Subnotebook
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Every now and then, Apple leads the charge with new technology. It was
one of the first manufacturers to make Wi-Fi a standard option on some
of its laptops. One of the products reported to be making its debut at
tomorrow's Macworld keynote is a subnotebook or ultraportable laptop
with WiMax built in. I say no way.ck this link to read the no article;
yes argument and forum below.

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Macworld Expo Forecast: What's Up Steve Jobs' Sleeve?
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Our Apple expert John C. Welch is eyeing new iPhones, upgraded
laptops, and possible announcements regarding the Mac Mini and Apple
TV.

What Apple Needs To Do To Become More IT Friendly
http://update.techweb.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eBGP60Hi7YQ0G4U0FlX10ER
Apple expert John C. Welch outlines what he'd like to see from Steve
Jobs and company in 2008. The list includes better support for IT,
deeper documentation, and beefier server admin tools.

Windows Vista, Office 2007 Expelled From British Schools
http://update.techweb.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eBGP60Hi7YQ0G4U0FlX20ES
A British educational report suggests the upgrade would increase costs
and create software compatibility problems while providing little
benefit.

12 Windows Vista Tweaks To Boost Your PC's Performance
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Our tips on finding and weeding out system performance hogs,
optimizing memory, and restraining Vista's features will make your
system soar.

Ubuntu Linux Vs. Windows Vista: The Battle For Your Desktop
http://update.techweb.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eBGP60Hi7YQ0G4U0FVF50Ep
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.

(Over The Air)

Study: NYC Retailers Not Protecting Wireless Networks
http://update.techweb.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eBGP60Hi7YQ0G4U0FlX30ET
Security company AirDefense recently surveyed the retail scene in all
five NYC boroughs and determined that wireless security is lax just
about everywhere. Fully 39% of access points in retail environments
were completely unprotected, and 29% use only WEP encryption. That's
your data that's not being protected. Listen up, NYC retailers: If you
want my business, protect my info.

Google Makes iGoogle Available On The iPhone
http://update.techweb.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eBGP60Hi7YQ0G4U0FlX40EU
Google has made yet another one of its services available on the
iPhone, this time the popular iGoogle customizable Web page. I decided
to take it for a quick spin. Is it worth checking out? It is and it
isn't. Here's why.

CES Wrap Up: All's Quiet On The Mobile Front
http://update.techweb.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eBGP60Hi7YQ0G4U0FlX50EV
This year's CES was exceptionally quiet with respect to new mobile
technology. The two biggest announcements of the week came from Sprint
and Yahoo, and neither was all that exciting. The one refrain I heard
over and over all week long: Wait for CTIA.

What If Mobile Search Doesn't Use Text Input?
http://update.techweb.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eBGP60Hi7YQ0G4U0FlX60EW
Everyone knows that Google (NSDQ: GOOG) is prepared to conquer the
mobile Web. Prompting all these initiatives is Google's drive to
dominate the mobile search and ad markets. I have one issue with
Google's strategy: It assumes that mobile search will operate like
desktop search, using text input. What happens if mobile search
doesn't work the same way as search on the desktop?

CES: Nokia Plans Avalanche Of New Phones For U.S.
http://update.techweb.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eBGP60Hi7YQ0G4U0FlX70EX
Nokia said it will introduce between six to 12 new phones specifically
for the U.S. market during 2008 in an attempt to regain market share.
The recently announced U.S. version of the N95 8GB is just the tip of
the ice berg.

Nokia Prepares Onslaught Of Mobile Location Applications
http://update.techweb.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eBGP60Hi7YQ0G4U0FlX80EY
Nokia is busily preparing a slew of new location-based applications
designed to take advantage of its acquisition of Navteq. Here is a
sneak peak at one of these new applications.

CES: Spotted, First Possible Android Smartphone
http://update.techweb.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eBGP60Hi7YQ0G4U0FlYA0Ei
A Chinese OEM was showing off a smartphone that will be running
Android by March and could be for sale as soon as the second quarter.
Also, hackers have forged Android-powered ultraportable computers.

Will The Open Web Destroy The ARPU Model For Carriers?
http://update.techweb.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eBGP60Hi7YQ0G4U0FlYB0Ej
A few months ago I questioned the value of the existing business model
for wireless service providers. Now other bloggers are joining the
call to end ARPU's (average revenue per user) reign over the wireless
world.

CES: Neonode N2 Possibly The Best Of Show For Mobile
http://update.techweb.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eBGP60Hi7YQ0G4U0FlYC0Ek
Neonode is a European company that makes the N2 mobile phone. It's
been available in Europe for a few months, but should be available in
the U.S. soon. That's good news, because it is probably the best
touchscreen phone I've seen all week.

CES: Sony Tackles Bluetooth, NFC And UWB With Its Own Tech
http://update.techweb.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eBGP60Hi7YQ0G4U0FlYD0El
Just what the world needs, another wireless transfer protocol.
Combining the best of Bluetooth 3.0, near-field communications, and
ultra wideband, Sony offered up TransferJet at CES. Simply touch two
TransferJet devices together and transfer video, picture, or audio
content between the two at 560 Mbps.

Sprint Moves Ahead With WiMax Service. Will Anyone Pay For It?
http://update.techweb.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eBGP60Hi7YQ0G4U0FlYE0Em
Hillary Clinton wasn't the only one who had a comeback this week.
After years of waiting, it looks like Sprint is finally ready to
commercially launch its mobile WiMax service, Xohm, in April this
year. Will Xohm flop or should I get ready to eat some crow?

iPhone Gets A Trojan
http://update.techweb.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eBGP60Hi7YQ0G4U0FlYF0En
According to reports, the iPhone is no longer a virgin. The first
Trojan targeting the iPhone has been spotted. It appears that only
iPhones living on the wild side (a.k.a., unlocked iPhones) are subject
to catching the Trojan, which can cause brain damage and embarrassing
blemishes on the antenna module. (OK, I made that last part up.)

CES: Hands On With OpenMoko Linux Handset
http://update.techweb.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eBGP60Hi7YQ0G4U0FlYG0Eo
Today at CES I was able to spend a few moments playing with the
OpenMoko Neo FreeRunner mobile phone. It was not fully functional, but
the features that did work on this open source Linux phone looked
really great. Read on for more first impressions.

CES Mobile Phone Round Up, Dullsville Edition
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It is after 9 AM out here in Las Vegas and most of the day's major
news items are public. So far there have been several snoozeworthy
mobile phone announcements and not much else. Not a single smartphone
has been officially introduced. Here are some brief looks at what
we've seen so far.

(Editor's Picks)

Linux PC Models Multiply As Vista Struggles
http://update.techweb.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eBGP60Hi7YQ0G4U0FlYI0Eq
Demand for Linux systems is such that some retailers are selling out.
Last year, for instance, Wal-Mart for a time couldn't fulfill orders
for Everex's $199 gPC.

IBM Financial Results Beat Estimates, Shares Jump
http://update.techweb.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eBGP60Hi7YQ0G4U0FlYJ0Er
IBM reported better-than-expected preliminary quarterly results Monday
on strong performances in Asia, Europe, and emerging markets, driving
its shares up 10% and spurring a broader tech rally.

Getting Started With Microsoft Windows Home Server
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Setting up a home server to back up and share media and other data is
a smart decision. We'll help you make the harder choice: whether to
buy one off the shelf or build your own Windows Home Server.

(Mobile News of the Week)

Apple, China Mobile Call Off iPhone Launch Talks
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Apple and China Mobile have called off talks to launch the U.S. firm's
popular iPhones in China, dashing investor speculation that the device
will hit store shelves soon and sending China Mobile shares down.

Dairy Company Lends Insight Into Wal-Mart's RFID Mandate
http://update.techweb.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eBGP60Hi7YQ0G4U0FlXv0Ea
After its initial partnership back in 2004, Daisy Brands decided to
tag all of its pallets no matter where they're heading.

Apple Macworld Speculation Goes Into A Frenzy
http://update.techweb.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eBGP60Hi7YQ0G4U0FlXw0Eb
Apple watchers are predicting iTunes movie rentals, a new subnotebook,
a tablet computer, and more at the Macworld conference. Some of the
predictions will be wrong, some will be dead-on -- decide for
yourself.

Asus To Launch S.O.S. Smartphone In U.S.
http://update.techweb.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eBGP60Hi7YQ0G4U0FlXx0Ec
In an emergency situation, a user can push a button on the P527 and
send SMS messages to five designated numbers.

Micro Fuel Cells A Boost For Multimedia Phones
http://update.techweb.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eBGP60Hi7YQ0G4U0FlXy0Ed
Research conducted by various firms shows that a power hungry-device
is one of the top frustrations of mobile users and a major reason for
not purchasing some cell phones.

Software Adds Geo-Reporting To BlackBerry Devices
http://update.techweb.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eBGP60Hi7YQ0G4U0FlYL0Et
The tool includes the visualization capabilities of Microsoft MapPoint
for businesses that want to record trends visually onto maps and carry
out location-specific analysis.

FCC Head Hopes 700 MHz Public Safety Network Will Draw Bidders
http://update.techweb.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eBGP60Hi7YQ0G4U0FlYM0Eu
The main challenge for any bidder is money, because the single-license
public safety network in the D-Band would cost at least $10 billion,
according to industry estimates.

IT Departments Giving More Mobile Device Support
http://update.techweb.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eBGP60Hi7YQ0G4U0FlYN0Ev
But to take full advantage, organizations must employ IT professionals
with a broad base of skills and professional certifications, CompTIA's
CEO recommends.

Deployments Of Contactless Payment Systems Slower Than Expected
http://update.techweb.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eBGP60Hi7YQ0G4U0FlYO0Ew
The use of contactless payments grew more than 15% last year and the
market is now valued at more than $200 million, according to ABI
Research.

FCC Approves Sale Of Verizon Phone Lines To FairPoint
http://update.techweb.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eBGP60Hi7YQ0G4U0FlYP0Ex
The deal still needs to win approval from state regulators in Vermont
and New Hampshire.

Phony iPhone Upgrade Hides Malware
http://update.techweb.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eBGP60Hi7YQ0G4U0FlYQ0Ey
Computer security experts say the "iPhone firmware 1.1.3 prep" is
designed to dupe people into downloading it as the Macworld Expo show
opens next week.

Fixed Wireless Terminals Coming To U.S. GSM Networks
http://update.techweb.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eBGP60Hi7YQ0G4U0FlYR0Ez
The technology partnership between Ericsson and Brightstar will be
marketed in locations where the W-CDMA/HSPA infrastructure is
available.

Linux-Based VoIP Partnership Announced
http://update.techweb.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eBGP60Hi7YQ0G4U0FlYS0E1
Chipmaker Broadcom and Qtopia software maker Trolltech are developing
a multimedia VoIP development platform for next-generation IP phone
manufacturers.

FCC Won't Change Digital TV Deadline, Chairman Martin Vows
http://update.techweb.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eBGP60Hi7YQ0G4U0FlYT0E2
Critics, including dissenting FCC commissioners, have said the
transition should be made incrementally to allow for testing, as has
been done in Europe.

GM Says Robotic Cars Can Improve Safety
http://update.techweb.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eBGP60Hi7YQ0G4U0FlYU0E3
General Motors chief executive Rick Wagoner says the automaker is
working on technology to let cars drive themselves.

Frontline Fails To Raise Cash For Wireless Auction
http://update.techweb.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eBGP60Hi7YQ0G4U0FlYV0E4
A Frontline spokeswoman said the company "is closed for business at
this time."

Alltel Wireless Adds Touch, A Windows Mobile Smartphone
http://update.techweb.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eBGP60Hi7YQ0G4U0FlYW0E5
The Touch has Alltel-specific apps such as a service that converts
incoming voicemails to text and sends them to the phone's text inbox.

Gates Says Microsoft Won't Launch iPhone Rival
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Microsoft will not launch a product that competes directly with
Apple's iPhone, Chairman Bill Gates said in an interview with
Germany's Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung.

ReCellular Goes Corporate With Cellphone Recycling
http://update.techweb.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eBGP60Hi7YQ0G4U0FlYY0E7
The company also sends customers an audit of the old cell phones
containing all the old data on the phones, like numbers and messages.

Cisco Invests $9.5 Million In Mobile Software Startup
http://update.techweb.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eBGP60Hi7YQ0G4U0FlYZ0E8
SoonR's product lets users with mobile phones access, back up, and
share files stored on a desktop computer.

Federal Magistrate Accuses Six Qualcomm Lawyers Of 'Exceptional
Misconduct'
http://update.techweb.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eBGP60Hi7YQ0G4U0FlYa0EG
The issue involves charges that the Qualcomm attorneys improperly
withheld thousands of pages of e-mails and documents in litigation
with Broadcom.

BlackBerry Application Makes VoIP Calls
http://update.techweb.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eBGP60Hi7YQ0G4U0FlYb0EH
Software maker Raketu has set up "free calling zones" in over 40
countries where users can make free international phone calls.

Vendors Offer In-Car Navigation System For Mobile WiMax
http://update.techweb.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eBGP60Hi7YQ0G4U0FlYc0EI
The system from OKI Electric Industry Co., Alpine Electronics, and
Runcom Technologies can send road maps, nearby attractions, and other
location-based applications to motorists.

Sprint Gets Help With Its 'Xohm' WiMax Soft Launch
http://update.techweb.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eBGP60Hi7YQ0G4U0FlYd0EJ
Portal services providers like Amdocs, SwapDrive, eTelecare Global
Solutions, and McAfee are among those helping Sprint bolster its metro
wireless endeavors.

Hughes Telematics Can Track Your Teen Driver
http://update.techweb.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eBGP60Hi7YQ0G4U0FlYe0EK
Hughes Telematics is developing a Web site to let consumers check on
the mechanical health of their cars, lock or unlock doors, and even
track teen drivers.

Microsoft Bids $1.2 Billion For Fast Search & Transfer
http://update.techweb.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eBGP60Hi7YQ0G4U0FlYf0EL
Microsoft has offered to buy
Norwegian Internet-search software firm Fast Search and Transfer for
about $1.2 billion.

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Many Oracle Users Don't Apply Security Patches
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Hacking Toolkit Compromises Thousands Of Web Servers
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