Engadget http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[T-Mobile myTouch 3G '1.2' in the wild, Fender not the only one that can play this game]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/22/t-mobile-mytouch-3g-1-2-in-the-wild-fender-not-the-only-one-t/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/22/t-mobile-mytouch-3g-1-2-in-the-wild-fender-not-the-only-one-t/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/22/t-mobile-mytouch-3g-1-2-in-the-wild-fender-not-the-only-one-t/#comments If you thought you'd have to submit to the reality of owning a faux woodgrain-themed myTouch to get in on that all-important 3.5mm headphone jack, think again -- the myTouch 3G "1.2" that's been making the rounds on the rumor circuit recently has just been snapped, it seems, and it's exactly what you'd expect: a Fender Limited Edition minus the Fender branding and with a return to the solid colored-shells of old. For most -- particularly those who don't believe in that loud, newfangled rock 'n roll -- this is probably a more sensible choice, and we'd argue it probably breathes enough life into the aging set to keep in on shelves for the better part of 2010.

T-Mobile myTouch 3G '1.2' in the wild, Fender not the only one that can play this game originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 22 Jan 2010 10:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We already knew the CDMA HTC Touch Pro2 headed to Telus and Verizon had been upgraded with a 3.5mm headphone jack, so it's not a huge surprise that the Sprint version has one too, but it's still nice to see proof. Still no word on a release date or pricing, but if these things are sneaking out there like this we can't imagine we have long to wait.

[Thanks, Kenny]

Gallery: Sprint HTC Touch Pro2 shows up sporting a 3.5mm headphone jack

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Sprint HTC Touch Pro2 shows up sporting a 3.5mm headphone jack originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 09 Aug 2009 21:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We already knew the CDMA HTC Touch Pro2 headed to Telus and Verizon had been upgraded with a 3.5mm headphone jack, so it's not a huge surprise that the Sprint version has one too, but it's still nice to see proof. Still no word on a release date or pricing, but if these things are sneaking out there like this we can't imagine we have long to wait.

[Thanks, Kenny]

Gallery: Sprint HTC Touch Pro2 shows up sporting a 3.5mm headphone jack

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Sprint HTC Touch Pro2 shows up sporting a 3.5mm headphone jack originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 09 Aug 2009 21:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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That was quick. We heard that HTC was moving to standardize around 3.5mm audio jacks but we weren't necessarily expecting the meaty Touch Pro2 to be on that list of devices. After all, it's already shipping in its GSM version. Nevertheless, MobileSyrup has a soon-to-be released CDMA version of the Touch Pro2 for Telus (and ultimately, Verizon) that goes straight-up 3.5mm -- no goofy ExtUSB jack converter required. Oh, and they've got video to prove it. See it after the break.

[Via WMExperts, thanks Guill M.]

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HTC Touch Pro2 calls dibs on 3.5mm audio jack for Telus and Verizon originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 17 Jul 2009 04:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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That was quick. We heard that HTC was moving to standardize around 3.5mm audio jacks but we weren't necessarily expecting the meaty Touch Pro2 to be on that list of devices. After all, it's already shipping in its GSM version. Nevertheless, MobileSyrup has a soon-to-be released CDMA version of the Touch Pro2 for Telus (and ultimately, Verizon) that goes straight-up 3.5mm -- no goofy ExtUSB jack converter required. Oh, and they've got video to prove it. See it after the break.

[Via WMExperts, thanks Guill M.]

Continue reading HTC Touch Pro2 calls dibs on 3.5mm audio jack for Telus and Verizon

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HTC Touch Pro2 calls dibs on 3.5mm audio jack for Telus and Verizon originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 17 Jul 2009 04:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Via Smartphone Thoughts]

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[Via Smartphone Thoughts]

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So we've been watching this sketchily-sourced piece from VentureBeat's MG Siegler that claims Google was specifically asked to avoid implementing multitouch by Apple over patent concerns bounce its way around the web today, and while we didn't want to contribute to the echo chamber effect without being able to lend any authority to the story, it's starting to get stupid: John Gruber is chiming in that he'd additionally heard that Apple warned Google against including a 3.5mm headphone jack on the G1 after Cupertino was shown a prototype, which is ridiculous. Fine, we're somewhat willing to accept the complete lack of multitouch on the G1 is a result of Apple's influence, especially considering the huffy language Apple's been using lately over its intellectual property, but the absence of a straight 3.5mm headphone jack can't be chalked up to any patent issues, since Gruber's source is probably pointing to an Apple patent that covers controlling music via a headphone jack, which in no way prevented HTC from slapping a regular 3.5mm jack on there -- and hell, HTC makes breakout boxes for ExtUSB that expose both a jack and control capability anyway. Furthermore, it's not even remotely clear why Google would be cruising around Infinite Loop with the G1 way ahead of release; as Gruber himself points out, Schmidt recuses himself from board meetings involving iPhone conversations, and we'd expect the courtesy to go both ways.

iTunes, iPod, music, your ears... we get it, Apple owns everything with a melody nowadays, but c'mon, now: at the time the G1 was designed -- many moons ago -- attitude toward the importance of 3.5mm jacks on phones was significantly different than it is today, and we can understand why HTC and Google could've reasonably thought that ExtUSB was good enough. Today, that attitude wouldn't fly -- indeed, HTC's own Touch HD does a real jack, and going forward, we'd expect most Android hardware to have them, too. Talented engineers can usually design their way around patent issues, and we're certain Google and HTC have both the legal and technical muscle to deal with Apple -- so can we please all stop playing lawyer and get back to mocking up the Dream G2?

[Via Daring Fireball]

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So we've been watching this sketchily-sourced piece from VentureBeat's MG Siegler that claims Google was specifically asked to avoid implementing multitouch by Apple over patent concerns bounce its way around the web today, and while we didn't want to contribute to the echo chamber effect without being able to lend any authority to the story, it's starting to get stupid: John Gruber is chiming in that he'd additionally heard that Apple warned Google against including a 3.5mm headphone jack on the G1 after Cupertino was shown a prototype, which is ridiculous. Fine, we're somewhat willing to accept the complete lack of multitouch on the G1 is a result of Apple's influence, especially considering the huffy language Apple's been using lately over its intellectual property, but the absence of a straight 3.5mm headphone jack can't be chalked up to any patent issues, since Gruber's source is probably pointing to an Apple patent that covers controlling music via a headphone jack, which in no way prevented HTC from slapping a regular 3.5mm jack on there -- and hell, HTC makes breakout boxes for ExtUSB that expose both a jack and control capability anyway. Furthermore, it's not even remotely clear why Google would be cruising around Infinite Loop with the G1 way ahead of release; as Gruber himself points out, Schmidt recuses himself from board meetings involving iPhone conversations, and we'd expect the courtesy to go both ways.

iTunes, iPod, music, your ears... we get it, Apple owns everything with a melody nowadays, but c'mon, now: at the time the G1 was designed -- many moons ago -- attitude toward the importance of 3.5mm jacks on phones was significantly different than it is today, and we can understand why HTC and Google could've reasonably thought that ExtUSB was good enough. Today, that attitude wouldn't fly -- indeed, HTC's own Touch HD does a real jack, and going forward, we'd expect most Android hardware to have them, too. Talented engineers can usually design their way around patent issues, and we're certain Google and HTC have both the legal and technical muscle to deal with Apple -- so can we please all stop playing lawyer and get back to mocking up the Dream G2?

[Via Daring Fireball]

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3.5mmandroidappleg1googleheadphone jackHeadphoneJackhtciphonejackpatentTue, 10 Feb 2009 18:14:00 EST<![CDATA[T-Mobile G1s now shipping with 3.5mm headphone adapters included]]>http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/21/t-mobile-g1s-now-shipping-with-3-5mm-headphone-adapters-included/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/21/t-mobile-g1s-now-shipping-with-3-5mm-headphone-adapters-included/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/21/t-mobile-g1s-now-shipping-with-3-5mm-headphone-adapters-included/#commentsIt's not going to somehow magically conjure a jack where there's currently nothing more than a sad-looking ExtUSB port, but new G1 buyers can take some solace in the knowledge that they'll be able to plug in, turn it up, and tune out right out of the box. We've received official word from HTC that 3.5mm headphone adapters for the ExtUSB port are now being bundled with the phone, meaning you won't be stuck with that janky (no, seriously, it's insanely terrible) headset with the special connector that you get free of charge; after all, when we're blasting the Jonas Brothers at full tilt, we need the kind of fidelity that only high-end earbuds can provide. What, you got a problem with that?

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

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T-Mobile G1s now shipping with 3.5mm headphone adapters included originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 21 Nov 2008 20:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3.5mmandroidg1headphonehtcjackportable audioportableaudiot-mobileFri, 21 Nov 2008 20:46:00 EST<![CDATA[T-Mobile G1s now shipping with 3.5mm headphone adapters included]]>http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/21/t-mobile-g1s-now-shipping-with-3-5mm-headphone-adapters-included/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/21/t-mobile-g1s-now-shipping-with-3-5mm-headphone-adapters-included/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/21/t-mobile-g1s-now-shipping-with-3-5mm-headphone-adapters-included/#commentsIt's not going to somehow magically conjure a jack where there's currently nothing more than a sad-looking ExtUSB port, but new G1 buyers can take some solace in the knowledge that they'll be able to plug in, turn it up, and tune out right out of the box. We've received official word from HTC that 3.5mm headphone adapters for the ExtUSB port are now being bundled with the phone, meaning you won't be stuck with that janky (no, seriously, it's insanely terrible) headset with the special connector that you get free of charge; after all, when we're blasting the Jonas Brothers at full tilt, we need the kind of fidelity that only high-end earbuds can provide. What, you got a problem with that?

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

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