Smartphone Hotspot

Yota yields global WiFi hotspot Gadget Filed in Serious Hardware Yota yields global WiFi hotspot. Yota Devices, creator of YotaPhone, the first dual screen smartphone, has announced Ruby, a new multiband WiFi hotspot that works in many countries around the world. Ruby was unveiled last week ... See all stories on this topic » Gadget

Wi-Fi opportunity for carriers grows with new handset features RCR Wireless News Hotspot 2.0 is the Wi-Fi Alliance specification that enables devices to find and connect to Wi-Fi networks automatically. “Samsung's Galaxy S4 is the first flagship smartphone to ship with Hotspot 2.0 enabled, and we believe it is the technology that's ... See all stories on this topic » RCR Wireless News

O2 customers losing access to five million free BT Wi-Fi hotspots in UK TechRadar UK The number of free Wi-Fi hotspots O2 customers can connect will fall dramatically from July 1 when the network's four-year partnership with BT Openzone comes to an end. Until now, those who get their smartphone service from the Sean Bean-voiced carrier ... See all stories on this topic »

Security issue in iOS Personal Hotspot The H If the smartphone operating system issues an insecure default password for Wi-Fihotspots and users do not modify it to a secure password then, despite a strong encryption algorithm, unauthorised users can gain access to internet sharing on an iPhone ... See all stories on this topic »

C Spire Picks Devicescape for Wi-Fi Hotspot Connection Service Converge Network Digest The app prompts users to add their own home Wi-Fi networks, automatically connects to public hotspots when available and saves battery power on smartphones and tablets by turning the device's Wi-Fi radio signal off when it isn't available or strong ... See all stories on this topic »

LiveU Unveils Industry-First 'Smart Grip' for its Smartphone-based Live Video ... Sacramento Bee The new Smart Grip device holds a chargeable battery and MiFi channel (or any other mobile hotspot) that is bonded together with the smartphone's internal 3G/4G connection to create two combined cellular connections beyond the smartphone, boosting the ... See all stories on this topic »