Articles Tagged “WI-FI”
Fixing the Wi-Fi Bug in Galaxy S GT-I9000 Running Android 4.0.3 ICS RC 4.1
by Alvin Ybañez on Feb 22, 2012 1 Comments">1
Samsung Galaxy S users are beginning to enjoy ICS on their devices, however some users are facing issues with Wi-Fi connections, particularly those who have updated to Android 4.0.3 ICS RC 4.1. Galaxy S users who have installed the ICS RC 4.1 unofficial update on their Galaxy S have reported experiencing unstable Wi-Fi connections. Thankfully, a fix has been released to address the issue. In this article, you will learn how to apply the update to fix the Wi-Fi bug in Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich RC 4.1. Requirements and Reminders The fix works only on the Samsung Galaxy S …
How to Tether Your Android Phone – Share Data from your Phone to Your Tablet for Free? (No Root)
by Matthew Sabatini on Jan 10, 2012 3 Comments">3
If you own a smartphone, you have probably become accustomed to having a wireless internet connection where ever you go. On the other hand, unless you picked up a MiFi (personal hotspot) or have a 3G plan for your tablet, that same internet connection for your tablet or computer is restricted to your house, or in some cases, your neighbors house. But what if all you had to do was push a button on your phone and you could share your smartphone’s data with with your tablet(s)? Well, you can. With newer versions of Android and iOS, smartphones started to …
Cobra JoyRide Is Not Just a Typical Car Charger for Your Android Phone
by Christine Torralba on Jan 08, 2012 0 Comments">0
It’s been said so many times already, yet people still have a need to use their mobile phones when they are driving. Because of this, there are several Android phones that offer a Car Mode app that can either be built-in or downloaded through the Android Market. Once in this mode, there are some additional steps that need to be taken unfortunately. To get rid of this, Cobra Electronics has released a new product known as the Cobra JoyRide. As soon as you plug in your Android phone into the charger, it automatically reconfigures a companion app which opens your …
Broadband Testing, There’s an Android App for That
by Christine Torralba on Jan 08, 2012 1 Comments">1
If you’re out in a café and trying to connect to a number of Wi-Fi networks, there’s now a faster way you can make a selection. ThinkBroadband is a new Android app that lets you discover how fast the wireless connection of the network is. But, you don’t need to be hooked to test data speeds—you can do it over 3G and Wi-Fi. Getting results from the data test, you can choose which network you should opt for. However, the app is still in Beta Mode. So just like everything else in the same stage, you can expect a few …
How to Copy Wi-Fi Profiles from Your PC to Android Phone w/ Wi-Fi PC Sync
by Paul Nuñal on Jan 07, 2012 0 Comments">0
Remembering wireless access points can be a hassle, most especially when you have tons of access points saved on your computer. Profiles of access points that are encrypted via WPA and WEP security can be hard to memorize if you transfer them from one device to another. Connecting to the Internet using your mobile phone is very much the same as connecting wirelessly through your computer or laptop. You still have to input the same access point name and security associated with each connection you make. One of the most daunting tasks of many users is that they tend to …
Mobile Internet Tethering Will Soon be Undetectable by Carriers
by Christine Torralba on Jan 03, 2012 1 Comments">1
Admit it, who doesn’t want free data connectivity on their smartphones? The ability to surf and open different websites without any charge is a huge deal for everyone. Unfortunately, mobile carriers have amped up their game and have added extra costs for these. They also see to it that any app that provides a provision of this service is struck down at all costs. But until today, this only seemed like a faraway dream. Thanks to one of the most popular hacker/developer known as Koushik Dutta, or rather Koush, the ability to use data connectivity on your smartphone for free …
PowerDVD Mobile Lets You Stream On Your Local Network
by Aerol Bibat on Sep 14, 2011 1 Comments">1
Streaming media is a great way to use your tablet. Since it’s a portable device, a tablet can be carried around the home with ease, while leaving all of those media files in your main computer. One of the several apps to let you do this is the new PowerDVD Mobile software. Designed for Honeycomb tablets, this app finds your video, music and photos on your PC and helps stream it over your local network. The main limitation to the streaming is that streaming remotely is not available yet. To get this app up and running, you will need to have PowerDVD Ultra …
Fusion Garage Shows Off Its Grid10 Tablet
by Aerol Bibat on Aug 28, 2011 1 Comments">1
The Fusion Garage Grid10 tablet has quite a few things working against it. First of all, it’s from Fusion Garage, which has had a spotty history in its releases. Second, the market is a bit crowded. There are a lot of tablets in the market and there are even more coming. However, Fusion Garage is betting that the features that the Grid10 has will be enough to set it apart from the crowd. Third is the price point. HP tried to break in its Touchpad at $499 – and Fusion Garage is doing the same. Is it too expensive for …
Sprint Busts Out The Samsung Conquer 4G For Their Lineup
by Aerol Bibat on Aug 08, 2011 0 Comments">0
Sprint has been talking up its 4G network for awhile, however, the cost of entry has been a bit prohibitive. Fortunately, Samsung’s here to the rescue. The two have paired up and have just released the latest info on their latest handset, the cheap Conquer 4G. This also happens to be their first 4G phone that releases under a hundred dollars, making it the most affordable 4G entry phone on the market. So what does the Conquer bring to the table? Quite a few things actually. First of all, it’s powered by a 1 GHz CPU – which enable it …
Android 2.2 FroYo to support USB tethering and Wi-Fi sharing
by Michael Oryl on May 13, 2010 0 Comments">0
Tech Crunch has turned up some screen shots from the upcoming Android 2.2 OS (code named Froyo) that show built-in support for USB tethering and the use of the Android device as a Wi-Fi hotspot for the sharing of its data connectivity. I think it is quite likely that we will see some carriers disabling this functionality in shipping phones, but surely some will allow it. Google’s I/O event is only days away, so we’re very likely going to see the the official Android 2.2 unveiling at that time, and maybe even on a new device.
HTC Desire gets FCC and Wi-Fi approval, still heading to Verizon?
by James Tromans on Sep 29, 2009 0 Comments">0
Right at the start of the month we reported to you that the Android-powered HTC Desire may be heading to Verizon. The foundations of this news were based in the fact that PhoneArena received a leaked photo of the Verizon inventory system showing the device listed alongside others such as the BlackBerry Curve 8330 and similar devices. Now, we can confirm that the HTC Desire has not only gained FCC approval but it has also obtained a Wi-Fi Interoperability Certification from the Wi-Fi Alliance. Things are certainly starting to point in the same direction. With that said, this doesn’t really …
Samsung Behold 2 shows up on Bluetooth SIG
by James Tromans on Sep 03, 2009 2 Comments">2
The Samsung Behold 2, also known as the Samsung SGH-T939, had already been spotted with a Wi-Fi Operability Certificate back in July and appeared to be heading to T-Mobile. Back then, nothing else was really very clear, including whether the device would be running Android. Well now, the Bluetooth special interests group website has a specification sheet out detailing the Samsung Behold 2. According to the design description, “The Samsung SGH-T939 is a GSM phone, featuring a 3.2” AMOLED full touch screen and WiFi connectivity, giving users access to Google™ Mobile services and full web browsing at blazing speeds.” I …
Broadcom’s combo WiFi/Bluetooth/FM chipset driver now part of Android OS
by James Tromans on Feb 06, 2009 0 Comments">0
Broadcom Corporation, one of the world leaders in both wireless and wired communications, has announced that the driver software it developed to control its single chip Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and FM solution is now a standard component of the latest version of the Android OS. Current Android mobile phones, like the G1, feature Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, but use distinct components for each. With the latest Broadcom ‘combo-chip’, coupled with the new software drivers, developers and users alike will benefit from the improvements, including decreased power consumption and simplified integration of these connectivity technologies. Broadcom claims to be the first chipmaker to …
Texas Instruments adds Bluetooth and WLAN drivers to Android
by Darcy LaCouvee on Oct 22, 2008 1 Comments">1
Texas Instruments announced today that it is adding its Bluetooth and WLAN drivers to the Open Handset Alliance’s Android open source project. This should make it far easier for companies to build devices that make use of TI’s Bluetooth and WLAN/Wi-Fi chipsets in future Android devices. The full text of the press release follows: Texas Instruments further expands support for the Open Handset Alliance and open source community TI’s Bluetooth® and wireless LAN technologies available in open source enable customers and developers to create complete, innovative Android-based devices DALLAS AND SAN DIEGO, CALIF. (Oct. 22, 2008) – Texas Instruments Incorporated …
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