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We've seen smartphones beginning to add WiFi to its list of features. In fact, on some cell phones that hit the market if that feature is absent it might make you think twice about getting it. When you add UMA (a feature found on some T-Mobile cell phones) into the mix it only gets better, since UMA when combined with WiFi and a HotSpot at Home can basically extend your coverage area. A neat trick. Although we've heard a lot about 4G at CTIA, WiFi doesn't seem to be going anywhere. Just think about this stat: According to ABI Research, 140 million WiFi cell phones shipped last year world wide.

So what's next? We're going to start getting 802.11n on cell phones. What does that mean to you? In a nutshell, a cell phone that supports 802.11n will offer more coverage, better performance at the edge of WiFi networks and it will be a bit more future proof. 802.11n is also a bit more secure to use, which can give you more peace of mind if you're using a network in your home are or in the office. Over 11 smartphones have already been 802.11n WiFi certified and I bet they'll start surfacing soon

Topics: New at CES Smart phones WiFi