As the Sprint Nexus S 4G is updated to Android 2.3.5, it promises to boost WiFi Wimax speeds. Different versions of firmware can have a big impact on device performance in a variety of areas. In the case of the Nexus S 4G, this latest update improves WiFi connectivity, speakerphone quality, and also adds TTY support along with the large boost to Wimax performance.

The new update is still in the works,but it has already been tested by some industry insiders . When the update is publicly launched, it will be an over-the-air update. This means that your smartphone will receive the update as a notification, but it may require some manual configuration in the settings menu if no notification update shows up. In some cases the download speeds on the newest version can be twice as fast as the current version, and upload speeds have increased slightly as well.

Novatel Wireless offers wireless broadband internet access on a global scale, primarily in the form of 3G products. Novatel has successfully innovated to keep pace with the rapid technology shifts in the wireless industry, including the roll out of its latest WiFi Wimax product.

The company has maintained a leadership role throughout the years, being the first company to introduce USB in the North American market and the inventor of the smart mobile hotspot. Novatel's next generation product is the 3G/4G MiFi Intelligent Mobile Hotspot suite of products. The MiFi 4082 mobile hotspot which is marketed by partner Verizon. The fast 4G Wimax mobile broadband technology can connect up to 5 devices for on the go WiFi. The hotspot offers the advantages of WiFi technology without the drain on cellphone batteries and with a higher level of reliability.

Even though the latest news on Clearwire is that they're moving away from WiFi Wimax technology, they are nevertheless still introducing new products in the Wimax line. The latest is a new 4G hotspot called the Apollo which is designed to work with the Clearwire Wimax network in certain areas. The Apollo, which features an LCD display on the front, was a recent hit at the FCC.

The LCD displays a read out of device status details, such a signal strength and battery life. The Apollo can connect up to 4 different devices ranging from netbooks to tablets and smartphones. The Apollo enables 4G speeds in more than 70 markets across the US, with more markets being supported in the near future. Data plans for Apollo start at $35 per month. The device is less than 4 inches square and it weighs under 5 ounces.