Monday, February 11, 2013
The company said the investment will provide an expanded 4G network for their customers in the Chesterfield area.
AT&T announced last week that they’ve upgraded five of their cell towers in the Chesterfield area to provide expanded 4G LTE reception. In a press release, the company said the work is part of their ongoing effort to invest in and improve their 4G LTE network in St. Louis, which was first launched in April of 2012. The latest generation of wireless technology provides faster mobile Internet speeds for 4G LTE-capable smart phones. Missouri House Speaker Tim Jones, a resident of nearby Eureka, praised the move in a statement provided by AT&T. “As more and more residents of Chesterfield rely on their mobile devices for information and connectivity, they must have faster connections,” said Missouri House Speaker Tim Jones. “Investments in the …
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
Consumer Reports thinks so, apparently. Do you agree that Apple is slipping behind its rivals in the smartphone market?
A recent issue of Consumer Reports that ranked the top smartphones in the U.S. placed the iPhone 5 behind its rivals among many carriers and it didn't even crack the top three for Verizon. Business Insider picked up on the magazine's story and speculated that while the iPhone has been a "mind-boggling" success for the past five years, other smartphone makers are starting to catch up, pointing to the success of the Samsung Galaxy S3 among others. The worry is that Apple will soon be eclipsed as the already hyper-competitive and ridiculous lucrative smartphone market continues to heat up. Of course, slipping from complete dominance to near-dominance isn't entirely bad, plus rumors are already swirling that the software giant is prepping to…
Thursday, November 1, 2012
Techies will love the almost unlimited options available this holiday season. Several of these products are set to be released Friday.
From affordable tablets to the newest cell phones, there is sure to be winner on this year’s list of the hottest in all things techie. Small tablets are becoming a major selling point as consumers look for options packed in smaller packages. Apple has dominated the larger tablet industry with its iPad, and the iPad 4 will be released Nov. 2 with a starting price of $499. But competition is heating up in the smaller tablet market, with four worthy competitors vying for market share. Gaming systems are continually being updated and reconfigured. If there’s a gamer on your list, maybe a new system is high on their list. eReaders are turning paperback enthusiasts into digital reader converts. Two new eReaders are brightening the industry …
