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/09/11/03/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/09/10/20/devices.integrate.new.antenna.design/ <img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0910/airport.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Alongside the announcements of new Macs and the Magic Mouse, Apple on Tuesday quietly introduced updated AirPort Extreme and Time Capsule devices. Like its predecessor, the new AirPort Extreme base station utilizes the same dual-band communication on the 2.4GHz and 5GHz frequencies. A redesigned antenna, however, is claimed to improve data speeds by up to 50 percent, while extending the effective ... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/10/20/devices.integrate.new.antenna.design/ Tue, 20 Oct 2009 18:40:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/09/08/wi.fi.usb.transceiver.claims.10x.signal.strength/ <img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/gallery/sep2009/quickersml.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />QuickerTek has introduced its latest computer accessory, a USB transceiver designed for Macs. The device integrates a 1 Watt amplifier paired with a dipole antenna featuring 5dBi gain. Power is provided by a USB port, while the antenna connects to anything near the computer such as a notebook display. Users can also upgrade the detachable antenna later if needed.... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/09/08/wi.fi.usb.transceiver.claims.10x.signal.strength/ Tue, 08 Sep 2009 19:30:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/07/15/china.iphone.details/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/macnn/news/0907/chinaiphone.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />As Apple continues to negotiation with China Unicom, an anonymous source has told NetEase that Foxconn is already mass producing a special version of the iPhone 3G for use on Chinese networks. The device is allegedly code-named "90" by the supplier, while the standard 3G model is known as "82" and the new 3GS handset is named "88."... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/07/15/china.iphone.details/ Wed, 15 Jul 2009 18:10:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/02/22/home.wi.fi.users.affected/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/macnn/news/0902/congress-internetsafetyact-22.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Two Texas-based US representatives have introduced bills that would require ISPs to store user information for two years. The bills may even require home wi-fi router users to track the same information, according to Macworld. The bills were introduced Thursday, one in the US Senate, by Rep. Senator John Cornyn, and in the House by Representative Lamar Smith. Each bill is called the Internet Safet... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/02/22/home.wi.fi.users.affected/ Mon, 23 Feb 2009 04:25:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/02/02/san.frans.bart.gets.wi.fi/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/esta/content/0802/bart-embarcadero.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />San Francisco's Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) service should soon see the addition of permanent mobile Wi-Fi access, according to the technology's provider. WiFi Rail says it has a signed a 20-year deal to provide hotspots throughout BART's terminal network, and particularly on all commuter trains, where the only alternative has so far been cellular access. Routers and switches are being provide... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/02/02/san.frans.bart.gets.wi.fi/ Mon, 02 Feb 2009 18:10:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/01/09/iriver.ces.introductions/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/esta/content//0901/iriversml.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />iRiver at CES unveiled its latest multimedia devices including the Wave-Home multimedia device and several portable media players. The Wave-Home interface is displayed on a 7-inch touchscreen that resembles a digital photo frame, but the device also integrates a phone and webcam. A wireless handset fits into the back of the housing for calls made while moving around, or the webcam can be used for ... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/01/09/iriver.ces.introductions/ Sat, 10 Jan 2009 01:20:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/12/23/spots.app.for.iphone.ipod/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/macnn/news/0812/soptemp.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Savoy Software is preparing for the release of Spots for the iPhone and iPod touch. The app allows users to find over 230,000 worldwide hotspots, and does not require an active Internet connection. Spots locates the closest available hotspots, and allows free navigation of a map to find a desired location. Users can also search specifically by name, street or city.... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/12/23/spots.app.for.iphone.ipod/ Tue, 23 Dec 2008 15:00:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/10/29/starbucks.iphone.wi.fi/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/esta/content/0802/itunes-starbucks.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />AT&T has finally resumed its free Wi-Fi service for iPhone owners visiting Starbucks Coffee shops, according to an announcement. American iPhone owners are said to be receiving text messages, informing them of the expansion of hotspot service to include Starbucks; other locations include places such as airports, hotels and restaurants. Gaining access requires picking the "attwifi" network, enter... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/10/29/starbucks.iphone.wi.fi/ Wed, 29 Oct 2008 17:45:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/10/24/posimotion.g.fi.vs.in.nov/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/macnn/news/0810/gfi.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Posimotion has introduced what it claims is the "world's first" mobile Wi-Fi network hub designed for gamers. About the size of a wallet, the G-Fi VS supports ad-hoc 802.11b/g connectivity between devices within a 100-foot range. The device allows gamers, including iPhone and iPod Touch users, to set up impromptu networks for multiplayer games or to share files and digital media.... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/10/24/posimotion.g.fi.vs.in.nov/ Fri, 24 Oct 2008 19:55:00 GMT