Then, in October, Nokia and Intel said they were teaming up to provide embedded wireless connectivity technology to laptop manufacturers.

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The network monitors utility rate schedules and automatically transmits a signal to the vehicle through embedded cellular connectivity to start charging at the lowest cost.

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The whole app also throws in embedded social network connectivity to Facebook.

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"Qualcomm's Gobi platform has proven to be a compelling wireless solution for embedded mobile broadband connectivity, adding to the performance, security and reliability of our ThinkPad laptops, " said Dilip Bhatia, vice president and general manager, ThinkPad, Lenovo.

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When OnStar debuted in 1996, it pioneered in-vehicle connectivity with the auto industry's first embedded telematics system.

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"At Option, we have a long standing relationship with Qualcomm in providing innovative 3G, 4G LTE and WLAN connectivity solutions with enhanced performance, functionality and usability, " said Bernard Schaballie, general manager, embedded solutions, Option.

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