Per the rumor mill, the next generation of iPhones could support a new protocol known as “IEEE 802.11ay.”: The technology could help aid communication to devices in close proximity to each other. The IEEE 802.11ay standard offers four times the bandwidth of its predecessor, and adds four streams of multiple reception/transmission. The protocol also uses […]
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If you’re hankering for a SIM-free iPhone and have an Apple Card, you’re in luck. Apple has come up with a new incentive, offering a brand new SIM-free iPhone and available payments over time with no interest, provided you have an Apple Card, and existing wireless service. Before, users would need to pay the full […]
If you’re using an Eero router, you’ll like this. Following Apple’s announcement at WWDC 2019 that HomeKit would be supported by routers from Eero, Linksys, and Charter Spectrum, Eero on Monday, Eero today released an update for its Eero and Eero Pro routers, bringing them to version 3.18. The release notes for the update are relatively […]
It’s been six years of collaboration, but the FCC has finally unlocked the 3.5GHz spectrum, aka the “OnGo” band, for consumer use. Prior to this, the 3.5GHz spectrum had been exclusively used by the U.S. Department of Defense for naval purposes alongside the coast. It will still be able to use the spectrum but now it […]
Broadcom will continue its long-running relationship with Apple, as the company has stated that it has negotiated two multi-year deals to supply wireless components to Apple. The agreements, referred to as “2020 SOWs,” are on top of existing contracts with Apple and could be worth a combined $15 billion The exact specifics of the deals are presently […]