Here are the official FCC versions of the letters to Apple, AT&T and Google regarding the rejection of the Google Voice application of the iPhone. APPLE’S REJECTION OF THE GOOGLE VOICE FOR IPHONE APPLICATION. Letter to AT&T concerning Apple’s rejection of the Google Voice for iPhone Application. Action by: Acting Chief, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau by … Read more
Just like Gizmo started out doing, before changing their tune, but keeping free calling, the Nerd Vittles folks have made a way for Asterisk users to make free calls, all via Google Voice. This is a very impressive move by the NV folks and they should be applauded. Coming out also during ClueCon in Chicago … Read more
As I’m sitting on the tarmac at Barcelona Airport, getting ready to fly to London’s Gatwick Airport, I ran a speedtest while on my MiFi from Novatel Wireless and my data SIM from Mas Movil. The speeds were more than just “good enough” as many people would say. Take a look and judge what real … Read more
Phil Wolff has a great post over at Skype Journal about why the Skype/JoltID suit is not a big deal. The post supports my position of a few days back that Skype is already up to other solutions to avoid this becoming such an albatross around their neck that they have to shutdown or capitulate. … Read more
Phil Wolff has a great post over at Skype Journal about why the Skype/JoltID suit is not a big deal. The post supports my position of a few days back that Skype is already up to other solutions to avoid this becoming such an albatross around their neck that they have to shutdown or capitulate. … Read more
if you’re a shutterbug who wants to upload without any need to take the SD card out of your camera, then Eye-Fi is for you. And the newest version, according to Coolest Gadgets, now has Geotaging. This is a great plus as you can now sort by the tags as they will identify where you … Read more
At each turn I am sensing a more “friendly” approach from Verizon Wireless. It started when I was able to return my Blackberry Storm much later than their 30 day return window. They ended up refunding me $120. Then it continued when a Customer Service Rep over the phone pointed out my plan was “too … Read more
So I decided to run a speedtest using my 3G service here in Spain from MasMovil, the new MVNO with insane low costs. Here’s the result of the speedtest.
Jeff Pulver has weighed in on his perspective on the move by the FCC to get involved in what I’m calling GoogleGate. I for one think the following: 1) Google are the one’s who protested to FCC. 2) AT&T is the innocent spouse in this matter 3) Apple made the decision to not have the … Read more
Let’s face it, Skype is a brand. Most users can care less about the technology behind it. I mean, do you really care if your mobile network is Lucent-Alcatel or Nokia-Siemens powered? Same for how Skype works. If it’s JoltID that provides the P2P technology that Skype may lose the rights to or if Skype … Read more
