When the market aligns on a standard and the technology behind sending and receiving a wireless charge improves, the charging infrastructure and compatible mobile devices will become more ubiquitous.
We're making access even more appealing because we're not assessing an additional charge for wireless access.
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"Sprint is proud to offer Wireless Accessibility free of charge to help our customers with disabilities take advantage of the full functionality of their smartphones, " said Fared Adib, Sprint vice president-Product Development.
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In Europe there is movement by the wireless broadband providers to charge the Netflixes of the world for the amount of data they put over the network in order to help operators pay for additional network build-out.
Developed by Code Factory, the full suite of Mobile Accessibility features is being offered by Sprint under the name "Wireless Accessibility, " at no charge through the Android Market to Sprint, Boost Mobile, and Virgin Mobile USA customers.
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Using the all-new LG WCP-300 Wireless Charging Pad, featuring a sleek, low-profile compact and portable design, users can charge Lucid2 by LG wirelessly when paired with a Wireless Charging Standard Battery Cover.
An eight-hour 10-hour battery keeps the speakers completely wireless, although it won't charge your iPad in the process.
Rohm's Wireless Power Transmission system also allows you to charge or power devices by placing them anywhere on the pad, rather than directly over charging positions, and it supports much greater transmission, with one prototype outputting up to 100 watts.
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It takes about 4 hours to fully charge Google's flagship phone using wireless power -- check out the gallery above for some action shots.
Pre-order customers will also receive a Nokia Wireless Charging Plate for free that allows you to charge your Nokia Lumia 820 without cables or plugs.
Samsung's gizmo can play music to a wireless headset for up to 30 hours before needing a charge.
There is no charge to download the app, but a Verizon Wireless data plan is required and usage may count toward a customer's data allowance.
With digital and analog inputs, an easy-to-read-and-stack control console and a wireless remote, the Logitech Surround Sound Speakers Z906 let you take charge of your entertainment.
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Reuters reports that on remand, the presiding administrative law judge reversed his stance in a new initial determination, clearing Microsoft of the remaining infringement charge for patent number 6, 069, 896 on wireless peer-to-peer technology.
There is no charge to download Verizon Mobile Security Basic, but a Verizon Wireless data plan is required and data usage will apply.
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As eardrum vibrations naturally create a usable voltage from brain signals, the prototype can build enough charge in a capacitor to drive a very low-power wireless transmitter that relays the electrochemical properties of the ear and potentially diagnoses balance or hearing problems.
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Samsung recently promised to roll out smartphones this year that can last all day with regular use on a single charge by bulking up the batteries themselves and reworking how phones seek out wireless signals.
That might be good for some roadside picnic action, but with only 30 minutes of charge and a brick-like form factor it's pretty clear that Novatel Wireless has nothing to worry about here.
They can create their own broadcasts with the help of consumer grade cameras, a few wireless microphones and a felt backdrop all for a fifth of the price that a firm might charge them for one month of consulting.
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Google has finally come to realize that in the wireless world patents are needed not only to protect your own Intellectual Property (IP) and to charge royalties to other companies that want to make use of the technology, but more importantly, patents are for bartering with other companies.
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