July 2, 2007

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Editor’s note:
The day the world changed

What's New:
• Nine deadly sins of cell phone use
• 802.11n sooner, not later

Executive Analysis:
• iPhones galore
• CallWave quiets untimely ringing

Also Noted:
iPhones close to sell out; First reviews for iPhones;
And much more...

Hands-On Wireless:
• iPhone shakeup for wireless?
• Three billion cell users

Do you think you'll tell your children where you were at 6 p.m. EDT Friday night? Yeah, me neither. It has been interesting, though, watching the hype and response for Apple's iPhone. When you sort it all out, the thing everyone seems to agree on is that the next wave of smart phones will bear the stamp of the iPhone in their feature sets and usability. I think the result will be good, because we'll see far more capable mobile devices in the future. I also think that, as the population of cell-phone users increases, it will be up to IT departments to lead the way in teaching proper use of cell phones in public. No one wants to see their company name attached to a bad driver or a rude caller, so it's time to get to work. -Curtis

P.S. Friday marked the launch of Apple's new iPhone. FierceWireless was on hand to cover the madness that was the iPhone launch in Washington D.C., so be sure to check out their liveblog (now updated with photos). Wondering how the iPhone stacks up? Head over to DailyTechRag for unboxing photos and some hands-on impressions of the device.

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What’s New

1. Nine deadly sins of cell phone use

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Practically everyone uses a cell phone for business. Many of us use that cell phone badly. Once in a while, it's good to be reminded there are, in fact, rules of etiquette to help you from becoming "that jerk with a cell phone." What are some of the new deadly sins of cell phone use?

• Butt dialing. This is the inadvertent dialing that happens when you sit on an active keypad.
• Aisle blocking. When it's time to get off the airp***, don't stand in the aisle talking when you should be walking.
• Bad phone hygiene. You shouldn't borrow a phone and sent it back with your makeup, bodily secretions, or other personal flotsam attached.
• Appropriate headset use. There are times and places when a phone just shouldn't be used, even with a headset. Guys, if the room features a urinal, it's one of those places.

There are five more rules, and following one and all will help keep you on the good phone list for a long time to come.

For more on the sins of cell phone use:
Read the complete list at ComputerWorld

2. 802.11n sooner, not later

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The next great standard in wireless local-area networks is 802.11n, bringing potential speeds greater than wired networking to many installations. Still in draft form, with a final spec not expected for at least a year, is 802.11n something you should be looking at today? Some consultants say no, but at least one says absolutely yes. In this article, Craig Mathias presents all the reasons you should make the leap sooner rather than later. Mathias says a large increase in speed and a small chance of future incompatibility means your network needs 802.11n--now.

For more on the reasons to deploy 802.11n soon:
Read the consultant's analysis at ComputerWorld

Executive Analysis

1. iPhones galore

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Apple's iPhone is finally on the street and campers are starting to catch up on the sleep they missed waiting for the magic day. The iPhone brings with it a host of competitors, all hoping to make consumers and enterprises look to greener pastures for their next cell phone. Motorola, HTC, and LG are among the companies trying to ride the iPhone wave to great sales. Kowabunga, dude.

For more on iPhone alternatives:
Read the  complete article at TMCnet

2. CallWave quiets untimely ringing

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It never fails--a cell call comes in at the worst possible time. You don't want the phone to disturb others in the theater, movie theater, meeting, church service, or other quiet place, but you don't want to miss critical calls, either. Enter CallWave, which converts voice messages to text messages and sends them to your phone.  Just make sure the announcement for SMS is set to "vibrate," and you're good to go.

For more on CallWave:
Read the product article at Wired.com

> iPhones close to sell out article

> First reviews for iPhones article

> Wireless VoIP book review article

> Mobile WiMax network coming to Northeast article

Hands-On Wireless

1. iPhone shakeup for wireless?

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When an industry event is as big as the iPhone release, the ripples will spread far beyond the product itself. What will the iPhone mean for the phones you'll be seeing in the future? Some analysts feel touch screens, visual screens, and an emphasis on ease-of-use will make their way from Apple across the industry as the iPhone becomes more common in users' hands. Another great question is whether these factors will make the iPhone and its ilk more acceptable as enterprise devices.

For more on the iPhone's impact:
Read the expert analysis at TMCnet

2. Three billion cell users

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A survey by a UK-based telecom consulting company indicates that, by the end of this year, there will be 3 billion mobile phones in use. If you're keeping score, that works out to about one cell phone for every two people on the p***t. A cell phoning population like that means assumptions about who has access to a phone and the expectations of acceptable use may well be in for updating. World-wide, approximately 1,000 new users sign up for a cell phone every minute. If your company has based factors like security on a limited mobile population, your world is changing with every minute that passes.

For more on the survey results:
Read the complete article at eWeek

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