Apple appears set to unleash the mobile device markets latest moving target with a planned iPhone event next week. While exact details of the event are of course top secret (unless you hang out in local bars), it matters little to most consumers as the words “new” and “iPhone” automatically results in people digging out their camping equipment and setting up shop in front of their local Apple retailer.

Can an LTE base station be implemented with a multicore PC? Was the question asked by Intel’s Chief Technology Officer Justin Rattner in the closing keynote of his company’s developer forum on Thursday. The answer wasn’t just “yes” but also “there’s an app for that.”

So, AT&T Mobility is finally set to commercially launch LTE services across five markets this weekend, throwing its hat into the oncoming LTE battle that is currently dominated domestically Verizon Wireless. (Sorry MetroPCS.)
(I only half kid with the use of the term “finally” as I still vividly remember AT&T executive Kris Rinne speaking at a 4G World event a couple of years ago basically saying the carrier was in no hurry to roll out LTE services as its plans for HSPA+ would take care of its mobile broadband needs. This plan was quickly pushed aside following Verizon Wireless’ rapid LTE rollout plans and AT&T Mobility has managed to throw up a LTE network in a relatively short period of time.)

Intel will be bringing its Wireless Display Technology to tablets very soon indeed, according to sources at the firm.

The first Android tablet powered by Intel’s Atom chip should find its way to market by the first quarter of 2012, it has been revealed.

Qualcomm announced a double whammy of Windows 8 wins on Tuesday with news that the chip maker is working with Microsoft not just on the first Snapdragon powered Windows 8-based PCs, but also the 3G/4G Gobi connectivity chips to go with them.

Intel has renewed its commitment to breaking into the smartphone space, with CEO Paul Otellini telling an audience at the firm’s developer forum on Tuesday smartphone silicon was well on its way.

Intel’s CEO Paul Otellini blamed erstwhile partner Nokia for its current delay in bringing Intel powered smart phones to the world’s markets.

Underdog chipmaker Marvell has just unveiled a new single-chip LTE world modem called the PXA1801.

Not sure if I am like the rest of you, but short work weeks are somehow the most awesome and most frustrating things ever invented by the Dalai Lama. As such I both love and hate these four-day work weeks with a passion I usually reserve only for breakfast.