News Archive for 07/09/07

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mStation offers Wraptor for new iPods

09/07, 6:55pm

Wraptor for new iPods

mStation, the new owners of mophie, have introduced a new version of the Wraptor case for the iPod nano, classic, touch and iPhone. The case combines a crystal clear, scratch-resistant polycarbonate shock-resistant outer shell with a pop-up soft rubber cord wrap and containment for the earbuds. The cord wrap pops up to allow you to wrap your earbuds and then neatly folds down over the back of your protected iPod to keep your earbuds securely managed. The new Wraptor will be available in October for $30.

New deal paves way for 3G iPhones

09/07, 5:00pm

3G iPhones on the way

Wireless technology company InterDigital today announced that it has inked a seven-year licensing agreement with Apple to provide wireless technology for the company's iPhone as well as any future handsets, according to Reuters. InterDigital designs, develops, and provides advanced wireless technology to power voice as well as data communications. The company is a well known developer of wireless communications in the tech industry responsible for creating technology embedded in every 2G (EDGE), 2.5G, and 3G (HSDPA) device on the market. At least one analyst believes the new deal spans 2G and 3G cellular technologies covering bandwidth allocation as well as roaming and power efficiency controls. The analyst also thinks the deal will likely include some form of packet data coding and delivery.