Stories by Mikael Ricknäs

Orange adds extra hand holding features to new smartphones

Orange's latest smartphones, the Android-based Hiro and Yumo, come with feature that walks users through the setup, which the operator hopes will make it easier for first-time buyers to start using their device.

Written by Mikael Ricknäs30 Oct. 13 16:16

NTT expands data center, cloud to US with acquisition

Japanese NTT Communications has acquired Virtela Technology Services and a majority stake in RagingWire Data Centers as part of its worldwide data center and cloud push.

Written by Mikael Ricknäs28 Oct. 13 16:13

Cheaper equipment to give fast copper broadband a boost

Vendors are working on products to lower the cost of building copper-based broadband with bandwidth up to 100M bps, and are at the same time getting ready to increase speeds even further.

Written by Mikael Ricknäs25 Oct. 13 15:51

Spec standoff: Nokia Lumia 1520 vs HTC One Max

Two new smartphones are going after customers who want supersized screens: Nokia's new Lumia 1520, launched Tuesday, runs Windows Phone and HTC's One Max is an Android offering. But how do the two stack up side-by-side? It's time for a face-off on the hardware specs:

Written by Mikael Ricknäs22 Oct. 13 15:13

Nokia counts on larger screens to help keep up momentum

In what could turn out to be its last big event before Microsoft takes over, Nokia is expected to add large-screen smartphones and a tablet to its Lumia family as well as upgrade its portfolio of low-cost smartphones.

Written by Mikael Ricknäs22 Oct. 13 06:55