As the week comes to a close, let’s take a look at what has happened in mobility technology headlines.
First up is u-blox, which has partnered up with Intel Corporation to produce a small, cost-effective 3G-only HSPA module. According to the news, the module will be based on Intel's XMM 6255 HSPA modem platform and packaged in a compact, low-cost module that is compatible with u-blox SARA 2G and LISA 3G series modules.
“As operators start to sunset their GSM/GPRS services, we have partnered with Intel to bring the cost of 3G connectivity down,” said Nikolaos Papadopoulos, president of u-blox America. “For 3G-only M2M devices, our compact HSPA-only module, which is about the size of a quarter, is layout compatible with our popular SARA GSM/GPRS wireless module series. This is the perfect combination for the North American market.”
Read about how this is working in mobility tech for u-blox via the full report.
LA County Sheriff’s Department has been testing BlackBerry 10 and BlackBerry Enterprise Service for advanced mobile computing and communication features. Having used the earlier version of BlackBerry for some time, officials noted that it has come in handy for messaging, calendar access and intranet communication.
“Technology is moving fast, and the BlackBerry 10 platform is a viable secure platform that can help us keep up. I have personally tested devices on many smartphone operating systems and I think the BlackBerry 10 platform is a homerun. It’s very secure right out of the box, a great benefit to government and business, and is designed to make your various communication methods more efficient,” said Commander Scott Edson of the technical services division.
Learn how BlackBerry 10 has been serving the law enforcement agency with mobile tech.
Last but not least, the Google Android team powwowed this week with some audience members and answered questions on the future of Android. One of the main topics on the table was fragmentation, an annoyance for developers because of how fast Android rolls out with their OS updates.
Google, of course, sees the problem and is coming up with a solution to make the software more “layered” to mitigate developer frustration.
“We're trying to make Android more efficient so that even entry-level smartphones can use the software,” said David Burke, engineering director for Android.
Read more about fragmentation and the future of Android OS as it relates to developers in mobility tech.
That’s it for this week’s mobility techzone recap. Be sure to visit Mobility Techzone for all the latest headlines in this trending space.
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