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Apr
21
2008
02:56PM by 
Mobility software solutions provider Taproot has just rolled out a trial software based Wi-Fi access point solution for smartphones. The software made available on WalkingHotSpot.com is designed only for a select few Symbian and Windows Mobile powered devices. It essentially performs a data-stream patching between the cellular network to the on board Wi-Fi radio; allowing 3G data subscribers to pipe out and share data over the on-board Wi-Fi. On the downside, there’s a 5-device sharing limit and a significant power drag on the host smartphone battery. However, for those of us with unlimited data plans, WalkingHotSpot should provide a very cost effective data sharing solution. Of course, the network carriers has yet to weigh in on this data plan work-around. In all likelihood, they’ll be in staunch opposition to it.
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At the convergence of wireless connectivity and electronic gadgetry lies an enormous potential for some really cool devices and services. This blog will uncover these emerging technologies and bring a fresh perspective what they will mean to your life.
About Wayne Lam
Wayne has 3 passions in his life: family, cycling and anything digital. As for the latter, he is specifically stoked about wireless technology. As a technologist, he worked for a leading mobile operating system firm to define the new class of smartphones and user interfaces. Having fought the standards battle with the likes of Microsoft, Wayne has now become much more agnostic about technology standards preferring to appreciating and commenting on the usefulness of mobile technology. So whether it be GSM or CDMA, UMTS or EV-DO, Wayne hopes to make sense of it all to mobile gadget lovers everywhere!
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