http://www.macnn.com/ MacNN is the leading source for news about Apple and the Mac industry. It offers news, reviews, discussion, tips, troubleshooting, links, and reviews every day. The best place for Mac News. Period. en-us http://images.macnn.com/images/macnn-logo-bw.gif http://www.macnn.com/ http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/11/19/chip.choice.helps.increase.gross.margin.on.iphone/ <img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/iphone3gs-3sm.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Apple has allegedly established a system to minimize licensing costs for 3G components patented by Qualcomm, according to Bernstein Research analyst Toni Sacconaghi. While most 3G OEMs are paying Qualcomm roughly 4 percent on the wholesale price of their phones, Apple reportedly dodges most of the fees and pays an estimated 1.6 percent of its iPhone revenue to the chip maker.... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/11/19/chip.choice.helps.increase.gross.margin.on.iphone/ Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:35:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/11/16/iphone.carrier.works.to.ban.3g.maps.from.tv.ads/ <img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/map.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Verizon has filed a response to AT&T's lawsuit which had sought a temporary restraining order (TRO) to ban the "there's a map for that" ads critical of the latter carrier's 3G coverage. Verizon defends its ad campaign, claiming the coverage maps are accurate and clearly labeled as 3G networks. AT&T argues that the ads mislead customers to believe the comparison includes 2G coverage.... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/11/16/iphone.carrier.works.to.ban.3g.maps.from.tv.ads/ Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:30:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/11/03/device.similar.to.3i.launched.in.china/ <img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/3ixsml.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Dell's Android-based Mini 3iX has surfaced in Brazil with support for Wi-Fi and 3G UMTS/HSDPA on 850MHz, 1900MHz and 2100MHz bands, according to photos posted on the Brazilian site CelularCafe. The integration of 850MHz 3G components adds evidence to rumors suggesting Dell is planning to bring its Mini 3i smartphone design to the US market.... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/11/03/device.similar.to.3i.launched.in.china/ Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/08/27/globesurfer.x1.ships/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/macnn/news/0908/novamedia-globesurferx.1-27.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />nova media has launched the GlobeSurfer X.1, a WLAN b/g/n router that connects via ethernet or 3G modem. The router has two 100 Mbps ethernet ports, a USB 2.0 port for a 3G connection and a standard USB 2.0 port that supports an external drive or offers print-serving with an attached printer. It uses a web interface for configuration and arrives with a quick setup wizard for assembling a local net... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/08/27/globesurfer.x1.ships/ Thu, 27 Aug 2009 18:35:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/07/21/new.3g.antenna.ships/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/macnn/news/0907/modemmate-externalantennae-21.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Modem Mate is launching an external antenna for USB-based 3G modems that lack an antenna connector. The device couples inductively with the internal antenna of most 3G modems. The antenna ships with an adapter that features a fastening strip for attaching/detaching the coupler to a 3G modem. The antenna then clips to the upper portion of the display for the best signal strength.... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/07/21/new.3g.antenna.ships/ Tue, 21 Jul 2009 20:40:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/06/23/new.3g.ec.modem.ships/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/macnn/news/0906/novamedia-gtexpresscard441-23.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />nova media has launched the GlobeTrotter Express 441 ExpressCard modem, providing Macintosh notebook users worldwide access to 3G connections. The modem supports HSPA connections in the 850-, 900-, 1900- and 2100-MHz bands providing maximum 7.2 Mb/sec download speeds and 5.76Mb/sec upload speeds. GPRS and Quad-Band Edge connections are supported within the afore-mentioned bands. The modem features... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/06/23/new.3g.ec.modem.ships/ Tue, 23 Jun 2009 18:10:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/02/18/3g.hardware.development/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/macnn/news/0802/19-games-sm.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />In brief: Gameloft is currently working on a new iPhone game that is based on the Apple II classic "The Oregon Trail". The game has been updated for the iPhone platform and will have several new features to take advantage of the devices capabilities. No release information has been detailed yet but several screen shots have been released. The WebObjects Community Association has started conducting... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/02/18/3g.hardware.development/ Wed, 18 Feb 2009 23:15:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/02/03/nova.media.icon.431/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/macnn/news/0901/iconsml.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Berlin-based nova media today unveiled the iCON 431, a 3G USB modem with a rounded form-factor that is designed to match the visual aspects of Mac computers. The device supports download speeds of up to 7.2Mb per second and upload speeds up to 2Mb per second using HSUPA, while EDGE and GPRS connections will provide downloads speeds up to 220Kb per second. An integrated Micro-SD card slot allows me... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/02/03/nova.media.icon.431/ Tue, 03 Feb 2009 21:00:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/12/09/3g.case.against.apple.att/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/macnn/news/0712/gavel.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />AT&T and Apple are pushing to have a New York court dismiss a number of charges in a class-action suit alleging that the iPhone's 3G performance falls short of advertising claims. The plaintiff in the case, Avi Koshitzki, also added additional accusations regarding cracks in the phone case. In the event that the dismissal is rejected, the companies have also filed a motion to compel arbitration, c... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/12/09/3g.case.against.apple.att/ Wed, 10 Dec 2008 03:05:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/11/14/globesurfer.iii.shipping/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/macnn/news/0811/globesurferiii-3grouter-14.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />nova media has released the GlobeSurfer III, a 3G wireless router for the Mac. The router can link to a mobile network using WLAN (802.11 B and G networks) and gigabit Ethernet to distribute the connection. The router supports up to 7.2Mb/s downloads speeds and 5.7Mb/s upload speeds. It also links to the Internet via WLAN connections at 54Mb/s speeds.... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/11/14/globesurfer.iii.shipping/ Fri, 14 Nov 2008 20:15:00 GMT