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What better way to see what a smartphone camera is made of than taking a tour of the best of what New Orleans has to offer? We were given the opportunity to take the forthcoming HTC EVO 4G LTE on a brief tour of the city here at CTIA 2012. Our full review of Sprint's latest LTE-capable device is on the way, but we want to give you a small teaser to arouse your curiosity ahead of time. So check out some of the sights through HTC's 8MP ImageSense camera (including HDR shots) and take a look at how it stacks up against the likes of the One X and One S below!

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First sample shots with HTC's EVO 4G LTE for Sprint originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 09 May 2012 20:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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While the AT&T One X is getting some flack for being blocked from HTC's bootloader unlocking program, the good news is that it's officially available starting today. So long as you're not fazed with having Sense 4 sprinkled on top of your 4.7-inch Ice Cream Sandwich, the dual-core, LTE-enabled device is on offer in gray or white for $200 with a two-year contract ($150 if you order through Amazon Wireless). Hit up the source links below to get your hands on a One X to call your own -- and don't forget to parse our review if you're still making up your mind about this frosty treat.

PSA: AT&T's HTC One X now in stock, get it while it's frosty originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 06 May 2012 14:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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After last year's scattered lineup of products, HTC's been going through a bit of a renaissance lately thanks to the One X, One S and One V -- a beautifully focused trio of phones that run the company's new, lightweight Sense 4 skin on top of Ice Cream Sandwich. Hot on the heels of T-Mobile's One S comes AT&T's One X, which is launching May 6 for $199 on contract. The reworked device gains LTE and drops NVIDIA's quad-core Tegra 3 chip for a dual-core Snapdragon S4. So, does this brain transplant make it a better or worse proposition than the global One X? Hit the break to find out.

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HTC One X for AT&T review originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 01 May 2012 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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A couple weeks ago we got to have our Ice Cream Sandwich and eat it too, thanks to a gorgeous couple phones from HTC -- the One X and the One S. Both run Sense 4 -- a thinner, lighter version of the company's polarizing UI -- and together with the entry-level One V, represent HTC's attempt to make a comeback after a lackluster year of me-too products. The first to make its way to the US is the One S which lands on T-Mobile April 25 for $199 on contract (with a $50 rebate). We just spent a weekend with Magenta's new flagship handset. So how does it compare to the global One S? Find out after the break.

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HTC One S for T-Mobile review originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 18 Apr 2012 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1080p16GB1GB1GB RAM1gbRam4.3-inch8 megapixel8Megapixel960x540AWSHSPA+HSPA+ 42Hspa+42HTCHTC OneHTC One SHTC SenseHTC Sense 4HTC Sense UIHtcOneHtcOneSHtcSenseHtcSense4HtcSenseUimicroSIMmobilepostcrossOneOne SOneSPenTileqHDQualcommQualcomm SnapdragonQualcommSnapdragonreviewS4SenseSense 4Sense UISense4SenseUiSnapdragonSnapdragon S4SnapdragonS4Super AMOLEDSuperAmoledT-MobileT-Mobile One ST-mobileOneSvideoWed, 18 Apr 2012 17:00:00 EST<![CDATA[AT&T Galaxy Note with LTE hands-on at CES 2012 (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/atandt-galaxy-note-with-lte-hands-on-at-ces-2012-video/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/atandt-galaxy-note-with-lte-hands-on-at-ces-2012-video/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/atandt-galaxy-note-with-lte-hands-on-at-ces-2012-video/#comments It's official! As expected, everyone's favorite giant superphone, the Samsung Galaxy Note, is finally making its way to the US -- and with a dash of LTE, no less. The mini tablet will be available on AT&T in both carbon blue and ceramic white for an undisclosed price sometime in the near future. Specs are almost identical to its global sibling -- 5.3-inch 1280x800 HD Super AMOLED display, S Pen, Android 2.3.6 (Gingerbread), 1GB of RAM, 16GB of built-in storage, up to 32GB of additional storage via microSD card, 2,500mAh battery, eight-megapixel 1080p AF camera with flash and two-megapixel front-facing camera. Like its stablemate, the Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket, AT&T's Galaxy Note receives a brain transplant with a 1.5GHz dual-core CPU (presumably a Qualcomm Snapdragon S3) replacing the 1.4GHz dual-core Exynos processor. Beyond support for AT&T's speedy LTE network, the device includes UMTS/HSPA+ (21Mbps) and GSM/EDGE world radios. This US variant will also be available with a number of accessories, including a desktop dock, a spare battery charging system, flip cover cases (available in multiple colors) and the Galaxy Note S Pen holder kit.

We took AT&T's Galaxy Note for a spin, and it's a dead-ringer for the global model in terms of size, weight and general layout. The most obvious differences are the carrier logo just below the earpiece, and the four capacitive keys replacing the three-button layout (physical key flanked by capacitive buttons) common to non-US Galaxy handsets. Pop the battery cover and you'll notice subtler changes, with the plastic SIM and microSD card holders being replaced by thinner metallic ones in order to accommodate the additional thickness from (presumably) an LTE the NFC antenna mounted inside the battery door with matching contacts on the phone's chassis [see update below]. Another difference is with the S Pen, which now features a contrasting grey side-button instead of the same black color as the pen's body. While the key is still just as difficult to locate by touch, it's now trivial to find at a glance. Performance wise, during our brief time with it, this version of the Note felt just as snappy as its predecessor, despite the aforementioned chipset swap. Unlike the other Galaxy S II-class devices on AT&T, there's no sign of NFC here. We'll keep you posted as we learn more, but until then check out the galleries below and hit the break for our hands-on video and the mandatory PR.

Update: We've been able to confirm that AT&T's Galaxy Note features NFC. The antenna is located inside the battery cover, just like on the Nexus S.

Gallery: AT&T Galaxy Note LTE hands-on


Gallery: AT&T Galaxy Note LTE press shots


Richard Lai contributed to this post.

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AT&T Galaxy Note with LTE hands-on at CES 2012 (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 09 Jan 2012 13:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Huawei Ascend P1 S


Gallery: Huawei Ascend P1

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Huawei Ascend P1 S and P1 hands-on (updated: video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 09 Jan 2012 12:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1.3 megapixel1.3Megapixel1.5GHz8 megapixel8MegapixelAndroid 4.0android 4.0 ice cream sandwichAndroid4.0Android4.0IceCreamSandwichAscend P1Ascend P1 SAscendP1AscendP1SCESCES 2012Ces2012ces2012bestofdual coreDualCorehands-onHuaweiIce Cream SandwichIceCreamSandwichmobilepostcrossP1SGX 540Sgx540Super AMOLEDSuperAmoledTI OMAP 4460TiOmap4460videoMon, 09 Jan 2012 12:19:00 EST<![CDATA[Samsung Captivate Glide review]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/21/samsung-captivate-glide-review/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/21/samsung-captivate-glide-review/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/21/samsung-captivate-glide-review/#comments The QWERTY slider hasn't exactly gone the way of the dinosaur, but it's definitely approaching giant panda status. That is to say, it's become rare for a major device manufacturer to output anything other than candybar touchscreen smartphones. And why not? Slimmer, faster, beastlier is the mobile motto as of late and that's precisely what consumers seem to gravitate towards. But for diehard fans of tactile feedback, Samsung's birthed the Captivate Glide, a handset that marries the best of both form factors. Sitting just below its high-end brethren, Sammy's 4-incher runs along AT&T's 21Mbps HSPA+ network and bundles an 800 x 480 Super AMOLED display with a dual-core 1GHz Tegra 2 processor, 1GB RAM, 8GB of internal storage, a 1,650mAh battery, WiFi, Bluetooth 3.0, a 1.3MP front-facing camera and an 8MP rear camera capable of 720p video capture. At $150 on a two-year contract, it's just half a Benjamin short of the top-tier, LTE-capable HTC Vivid. With that small of a price divide, you have to wonder: is the downgrade really worth it for the Captivate Glide's (comparatively) slower speeds and physical buttons? Are you willing to trade-in thin and sleek for messaging convenience and a bit of bulk? Follow on past the break as we deliver the answers to those burning questions.

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Samsung Captivate Glide review originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 21 Dec 2011 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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In case you forget that AT&T's latest LTE-equipped smartphone hit shelves today, consider this a friendly reminder from your mobile obsessed friends here at Engadget. We're talking about the LG's Nitro HD, the 4.5-inch device we lovingly handled last week -- loaded with a skinned version of Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread, running atop its peppy 1.5 GHz Qualcomm APQ8060 dual-core processor. If you'll recall, it's notably packing a 1280 x 720p screen resolution with an ultra-crisp looking 329ppi, an 8 megapixel rear camera (1.3 MP up front) and a healthy 4GB of internal storage supplemented by an included 16GB microSD card (expandable to 32GB). Thankfully, bloatware on the Nitro is at an all time low, but we'd be remiss if we didn't mention that's it's been confirmed to be loaded with the ickyness of Carrier IQ. Sure, it's not as tasty as an Ice Cream Sandwich, but if your hungering for LTE-enabled 4G speeds on Ma Bell, at least you now have a third option. It can be yours now for $250 with a two-year renewal of service, and you'll find more info at the source link below.

AT&T's LG Nitro HD goes up for sale, LTE-enabled Gingerbread pep for $250 originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 04 Dec 2011 21:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Side-stepping the moody design tones of its RAZR brethren, Motorola has announced a new Android-powered smartphone for Taiwan. Measuring in at 9.8mm thin, this Gingerbread-powered slab sports the outfit's MotoBlur-derived Moto Switch UI, with an eight megapixel camera on the back and a VGA shooter on the front. The XT615 packs quad-band GSM (850/900/1800/1900), WCDMA (900/2100) and HSPA (7.2Mbps) radios, while processing power comes from a slightly underwhelming 800MHz Qualcomm MSM7227A-0, possibly explaining the NTD$10,900 ($360) price tag. The pearly-toned phone hasn't revealed any plans to leave the island nation of Taiwan just yet, but that doesn't mean you can't familiarize yourself with the full specifications in the PR below.

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Motorola XT615 Android phone arriving in China and Taiwan: slim, but not RAZR-thin originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 22 Nov 2011 06:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The photographer's mantra is "the best camera is the one that's with you" -- a lazy philosophy that gets them out of having to walk everywhere with a DSLR in case the aliens invade. Fortunately, if they're toting 'round ASUS' new Eee Pad Transformer Prime, it won't matter. Instead they can use the eight megapixel, f/2.4 aperture auto-focusing snapper to capture the carnage in glorious HD, with a back-illuminated CMOS to ensure that color enhancement is 30 percent better than similar devices. We've got some sample shots from the company to show off just how good your pictures will be (if you've got the backing of a major hardware corporation, a world-class lighting rig and Photoshop) if you start capturing life with just this handy transforming tablet.

[Thanks, Timlot]

Gallery: ASUS Transformer Prime Sample Shots

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Sample shots: ASUS Transformer Prime camera gets a workout originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 15 Nov 2011 15:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Michael]

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Xperia arc S up for order on Sony's site, could ship this week originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 15 Nov 2011 07:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1.4GHz8 megapixel8MegapixelAndroidAndroid 2.3.4Android GingerbreadAndroid2.3.4AndroidGingerbreadArcArc SArcSGingerbreadGooglemobilepostminiSony ericssonsony ericsson xperia arc sSonyEricssonSonyEricssonXperiaArcSXperia arc SXperiaArcSTue, 15 Nov 2011 07:28:00 EST<![CDATA[HTC Jetstream review]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/14/htc-jetstream-review/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/14/htc-jetstream-review/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/14/htc-jetstream-review/#comments When HTC entered the tablet game, it did so in reverse course. Where other manufacturers were jostling for elbow room in a 10-inch form factored world, the company opted for smaller, more familiar battleground, eschewing the rough-hewn Honeycomb OS for a Gingerbread-baked Sense overlay on the Flyer. Naturally, the time for that mini-slate to shine has come and gone. In its stead, we're treated to a flagship of sorts -- HTC's first 10-incher and AT&T's inaugural 4G LTE slate. Android 3.1 makes an appearance here, as does Sense 1.1 for tablets, but is the skinned experience really any different from the custom UX we've all come to love or hate on phones? Can the added Scribe pen functionality, repurposed here from its 7-inch brother, transform the Jetstream from third pillar offering to an always-on, on-the-go assistant? And will those newly hatched 700MHz speeds convince you to cough up for that weighty $700 price tag? Follow along past the break to see how it fared.

Gallery: HTC Jetstream review

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HTC Jetstream review originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 14 Nov 2011 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The HTC Sensation XL has landed, leaving a sizable footprint behind. While it picks up the naming convention from HTC's previously dual-core flagship series and some Beats audio accreditation on the way, it looks pretty damn familiar to another member of the family. Yes, the family's Windows Phone flagship, the Titan certainly tickled our fancy -- no other phone had landed on that nascent OS with such a screen. But the Sensation XL faces phones both bigger (and only slightly smaller) in the increasingly crowded world of Android. At around $723 (£450), is the XL's single-core processor enough? Is that glossy WVGA screen still sharp enough at this size? How does this one compare to previous Sensations, and perhaps more importantly, Samsung's even bigger not-so-heavyweight? Keep reading after the break to find out.

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HTC Sensation XL review originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 14 Nov 2011 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>4.7 inch4.7Inch8 megapixel8Megapixelandroid 2.3android gingerbreadAndroid2.3AndroidGingerbreadbeatsBeats AudioBeatsAudiohtchtc sensation xlHTC sensehtc titanhtc+sensation+xlhtc+sensation+xl+reviewHtcSensationXlhtcsensationxlreviewHtcSenseHtcTitanmobilepostcrossreviewsensation xlsensation xl reviewSensationXlSensationXlReviewSuperLcdvideoMon, 14 Nov 2011 10:00:00 EST<![CDATA[HTC Vivid review]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/09/htc-vivid-review/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/09/htc-vivid-review/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/09/htc-vivid-review/#comments
HTC's been around this block before -- the LTE one, that is. Back in March, the manufacturer was the first to hold Verizon's hand as it tested the 4G waters with the Thunderbolt. That launch may have been fumbled (see: hotspot cycling and 3G connectivity for starters) and the device plagued by battery issues, but as far as head starts go, Big Red got a big leap. Now the time has come for AT&T to play catch-up, shedding its reliance on an HSPA+ faux-G crutch and shifting over to LTE wireless speeds.

To do this, the carrier's enlisted HTC's veteran expertise, taking advantage of its 700MHz know-how and offering the manufacturer a redemption song of sorts. This round two redux takes the form of the Vivid: an all-black, metal-backed unassuming plastic slab that houses a dual-core 1.2GHz processor and 8 megapixel rear camera with dual LED flash under a 4.5-inch qHD display. Impressive as its specs may be, AT&T's not betting the entire farm on this phone and is trotting out the Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket alongside to shoulder the burden. But for a device once codenamed the Holiday, its battle for consumers' attention and disposable dollars could prove to be anything but leisurely. Will LTE history and its battery draining missteps repeat themselves? Can AT&T get a leg up on its first place competition with this $199 device? And is the allure of "true" 4G even worth your hard-earned dollars? Follow us after the break as we find out.

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HTC Vivid review originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 09 Nov 2011 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It's official: LG's new LTE-capable superphone is coming to Canada. Bell is running a Twitter competition to celebrate, and the Ts and Cs suggest that Canucks might have to dig deep into those winter coat pockets for a total of CAD $629 off-contract. The Optimus LTE has already been given a detailed video tour courtesy of Bell's retail arm, albeit under the guise of the Optimus Eye, and is keen to show off its 4.5-inch HD AH-IPS display, eight megapixel camera and 1.5GHz dual-core processor. 4G fans can toss their name into the hat at the sign-up page below and spare a thought for their southerly neighbors -- we still have no sniff of a release in the US.

Bell confirms arrival of LG Optimus LTE, hasn't settled on a name originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 07 Nov 2011 10:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Thanks to the company's financial handshake with Dr. Dre, the Rezound's inbuilt Beats Audio integration gets its first stateside debut. Of course, that's not all that lies beneath the red and black tinged surface. Living up to the machissimo of its in-development moniker, the Rezound boasts a 4.3-inch 720p Super LCD display and packs a dual-core 1.5GHz processor underneath, with 1GB RAM, 16GB of internal storage / 16GB on microSD card, 1,620mAh battery, WiFi and Bluetooth 3.0 in tow. And for you Android fanatics, HTC's shipping the handset Ice Cream Sandwich-ready, but it'll come out of the box with Sense 3.5 skinned atop Gingerbread 2.3.4. As for the phone's front-facing / 8 megapixel camera with f/2.2 sensor (capable of 1080p video capture), well the company's tossed in the same suite of scene modes we saw ship on the Amaze 4G: panorama, action burst, instant capture, and new addition, slow-mo. Naturally, this Beats phone package wouldn't be complete without a pair of those customized headphones, which'll be included in-box.

With the recent Big Red outing of the Apple iPhone 4S, Samsung Galaxy Nexus and Motorola Droid RAZR, connoiseurs of high-end mobile kit have a lot to consider this Q4. Add this Beats Audio contender to that plethora of options, and you'll be scratching your head come contract-signing time. The Rezound'll be Verizon-bound on November 14th, so if enhanced audio is at the top of your 'must have' list, expect to snag it for $299 on contract. Until then, enjoy the official PR after the break.

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LG's biggest, fastest phone to date, previously known as the Optimus LTE, has made its first landing outside of Korea. In a not-so-thinly-veiled reference to the retina display-beating resolution density, it's now answering to the name, Optimus Eye. The smartphone's been leaked in a preview video from The Source, a Canadian retailer which is owned by Bell -- who'll evidently be making the phone available on their network. We also get to see LG's latest AH-IPS display technology in action, alongside a dual-core 1.5GHz processor and the increasingly standard eight megapixel shooter. No whisperings just yet on pricing or a launch date, but we'd expect these top-drawer specifications to be matched with an appropriately top-drawer price tag when it does arrive. You can eye it up for yourself after the break.

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LG Optimus Eye: LTE smartphone renamed with a view to landing in Canada originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 24 Oct 2011 09:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It's taken a long time for Nokia's MeeGo-packing N9 to make its way into our top secret labs (the N9 moniker was first applied to early E7 prototypes), but it's here in our dirty little hands, at last, and it's glorious -- well, as glorious as a stillborn product can be, anyway. The N9 is the latest and greatest in a long line of quirky, interesting, yet ultimately flawed touchscreen experiments from Nokia that includes the Hildon-sporting 7710, a series of Maemo-based "internet tablets" (770, N800, N810, N900) and most recently, the N950 MeeGo handset for developers. What makes the N9 special is that it represents Nokia's last flagship phone as an independent player. MeeGo is already dead, and future high-end devices from the manufacturer will run Windows Phone and use Microsoft's services. So, is this the company's final bittersweet hurrah? Did MeeGo ever stand a chance against Android, iOS and Mango? In its attempt to stay relevant, is Nokia throwing out the baby with the bathwater? Most importantly, how does the N9 fare in today's merciless dual-core world? Find out after the break.

Gallery: Nokia N9 review

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Nokia N9 review originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 22 Oct 2011 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Look closely. Can you spot it? That gray abyss is actually an infrared image by Chipworks revealing an iPhone 4S' Sony-branded, 8 megapixel CMOS sensor. Looks like Howard Stringer wasn't bluffing to Walt Mossberg back in April, after all. At the time, it was reported that Apple's usual sensor supplier, OmniVision, was experiencing production delays, prompting speculation that Sony would eventually usurp the position. While the iPhone 4S that Chipworks looked into seems to confirm this, it's pointed out that Apple does have a habit of "dual sourcing" components (with its contacts saying this should be no different), so Sony may not be the sole supplier this time around. What ever the case, there's no denying that the iPhone 4S takes some stellar shots. You'll find more information -- including X-rays of the 4S -- at the source link below.

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What do you do when you've already created a Sensation? If you're HTC, you repackage that lightning in a slightly different chassis, turn the volume (read: speed) up to 11 and borrow a bit of optical wizardry to add that new smartphone smell. All key elements that can be found in the DNA of the company's latest imperatively named product offering -- the Amaze 4G. Clearly, HTC's throwing caution to the fickle consumer winds here, raising the bar for Android users' expectations and mixing in just enough razzle dazzle to win over those hard earned geek dollars. So, what's the hook this time 'round? No, not Beats -- that's for its Euro stepcousin, the Sensation XE. Here, the main attraction is this handset's ability to surf along T-Mobile's HSPA+ 42Mbps network. That's right, Magenta's tiptoeing into LTE speed territory and you've got Sense 3.0 to help pilot that wireless ride. Join us after the break as we peel back the layers of this unibodied mobile onion.

Gallery: HTC Amaze 4G review

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HTC Amaze 4G review originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 15 Oct 2011 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: A new batch of rumored specs have surfaced over on GSM Arena, and these seem to be more in line with what we'd expect of a new Nexus. According to an anonymous Google employee, that 4.65-inch Super AMOLED HD display mentioned above is just about the only spec to make the final cut. The processor, however, is more likely to be a dual-core 1.5GHz Exynos (that's right) with an accompanying dual-core PowerVR SGX543MP2 graphics chip. That rear facing camera? Try 8 megapixels with a newly beefed up sensor. The handset should also ship with a girthy 2,050mAh battery fully capable of juicing this apparent LTE / CDMA / GSM Android monster.

Samsung Galaxy Nexus specs leak, headed to Verizon as an exclusive? (updated) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 06 Oct 2011 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It's getting increasingly difficult to pin down exactly how many Nokia Windows Phones we can expect to see this year, now that the French WinPho obsessives at Mon Windows Phone have added the Nokia Sun to that list. The site got its hands on the vague screengrab above, which shows this mystery phone joining Orange France's ranks of forthcoming devices. With names like the SeaRay and Sabre already being bandied around, the Sun does fit in with Nokia's naming trend for Mango handsets, although it could be another name for previously leaked hardware. The accompanying spec sheet, meanwhile, hints at a very N9-esque device with an AMOLED screen, eight megapixel camera, polycarbonate shell, and (perhaps) a Micro SIM slot -- all centered around a slightly smaller display. Who knows, maybe this is the anonymous (and possibly fake) phone we saw last month? All bets are on the table at this point, but with Nokia World set to kick off in a few weeks, we shouldn't have to wait long for an answer. We'll be there to sniff out all the details on the Finnish colossus' Windows Phone offerings -- however many they decide to shower us with.

Another Windows Phone spotted, Nokia Sun on the horizon? originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 06 Oct 2011 08:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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LG Optimus LTE now official: High-speed data alongside a high-definition IPS display originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 04 Oct 2011 06:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sure, it may not grab headlines like a new iPhone or Google phone but that's not to say we're utterly uninterested in seeing a bit more of Huawei's forthcoming top-drawer handset. Now confirmed to play friendly with US radio frequencies, the single-core 1.4GHz Honor has been given a full video run-through. Techblog posits a December launch and a €300 ($400) price-tag -- not exactly the bargain basement prices we've come to expect from Huawei, but with a 4-inch touchscreen, DLNA abilities, an 8 megapixel camera on the back and a substantial 1900mAh battery, it looks like you'll get what you pay for. Catch the video after the break to judge for yourself.

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Huawei Honor gets video run-through, manages to hold the mobile court's attention originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 29 Sep 2011 07:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Telstra customers woke up to a sun shower of good news this morning, when their provider's new 4G LTE network went live in Australia -- or within parts of it, at least. After months of development and a soft launch in late August, Telstra finally flipped the switch on its broadband network today, bringing LTE coverage to capital cities, airports and other select areas. According to the company, its new infrastructure offers download speeds between two and 40 Mbps (a 25 percent increase over what its 3G network supported at launch), with upstream rates ranging from one to ten Mbps. For now, Telstra has upgraded its base stations in all eight capital cities and some 30 regional centers, though it plans to expand its coverage to 80 sites by the end of this year. Subscribers can hook up to the network with a new USB dongle from Sierra Wireless (pictured above), as long as they're within a five kilometer radius from a capital city's station, or within three kilometers of a regional center. Before long, however, Australians may not even need a dongle to bathe in LTE goodness, as Telstra is planning to launch a new 4G-enabled HTC handset by the first half of next year. At this point, details about the Android-based device (codenamed "HTC 4G") remain fuzzy, though the carrier says it will boast a 4.5-inch screen, eight megapixel camera and dual-core processor. For more details, head past the break for a pair of press releases.

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Telstra's 4G LTE network goes live in Australia, new HTC handset coming next year originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 27 Sep 2011 09:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Myriam Joire contributed to this report.

Gallery: HTC Amaze 4G hands-on

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Hands-on with HTC's Amaze 4G for T-Mobile (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 27 Sep 2011 00:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Europe may be enjoying the Sensation XE, but today at Mobilize, T-Mobile's announced that it's getting the exclusive on HTC's Amaze 4G ($259.99 on a two-year contract), while also confirming the hardware whispers we've heard. With its 4.3-inch qHD screen and 1.5GHz dual-core CPU, it's one of the first smartphones able to connect to T-Mobile's upgraded 4G (HSPA+ 42Mbps) network and is the first HTC phone featuring an NFC chip -- something we didn't gather from those early spy-shots, but the manufacturer promised a while ago.

Pushing its photography credentials, the Amaze 4G's eight megapixel shooter can record 1080p video, with a dedicated camera button (and even a direct-to-camcorder button) to make the most of the handset's promised "zero shutter lag." Its also got that backlit sensor found in its sibling, the myTouch 4G Slide, so we're expecting admirable low-light performance, too. On the software side, it's running Android 2.3.4, coated in the inevitable Sense veneer and supporting the likes of HTC Watch and T-Mobile TV. Will it be enough to steal the network's king of Android crown away from the Galaxy S II when it ships October 12th? You tell us, as you check the PR after the break.

Keep up with our Mobilize 2011 coverage here!

Gallery: T-Mobile announces Amaze 4G at Mobilize 2011

Continue reading T-Mobile reveals HTC Amaze 4G, flaunts better camera and faster HSPA+

T-Mobile reveals HTC Amaze 4G, flaunts better camera and faster HSPA+ originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 26 Sep 2011 14:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1.5ghz1080p42mbps8 megapixel8MegapixelamazeAmaze 4GAmaze4gAndroidAndroid 2.3Android 2.3.4Android GingerbreadAndroid2.3Android2.3.4AndroidGingerbreadbreaking newsdual-coreGingerbreadHSPAHSPA+HSPA+ 42mbpsHspa+42mbpsHTCHTC AmazeHTC Amaze 4GHTC SenseHtcAmazeHtcAmaze4gHtcSensemobilizeMobilize 2011Mobilize2011near field communicationNearFieldCommunicationNFCqHDsensesmartphonesmartphonesT-Mobilet-mobile usaT-mobileUsaMon, 26 Sep 2011 14:45:00 EST<![CDATA[HTC Raider 4G arrives bearing South Korean LTE, looks a lot like the Holiday]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/21/htc-raider-4g-arrives-bearing-south-korean-lte-looks-a-lot-like/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/21/htc-raider-4g-arrives-bearing-south-korean-lte-looks-a-lot-like/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/21/htc-raider-4g-arrives-bearing-south-korean-lte-looks-a-lot-like/#comments
HTC has bestowed a sparkly new handset upon its South Korean customers today, with the release of the Raider 4G. Sporting a 4.5-inch qHD display, this Gingerbread-coated device is powered by a 1.5GHz dual-core processor and boasts 1GB of RAM, along with 16GB of internal storage. Graced with what appears to be HTC's Sense 3.0, the Raider also features an eight megapixel camera, 1.3 megapixel front-facing shooter and supports 1080p Full HD video recording, as well as the usual smattering of WiFi b/g/n, Bluetooth 3.0 and GPS capabilities. When connected to a South Korean LTE network, this handset can reportedly achieve downstream / upstream speeds of 100Mbps and 50Mbps uploads, respectively, with HSPA downloads clocking in at 21Mbps and uploads at 5.76Mbps. The manufacturer hasn't revealed any plans for an international release, though rumor has it that this Holiday-like device may be heading to AT&T at some point. Trot past the break for the machine-translated press release, along with an extra image.

Continue reading HTC Raider 4G arrives bearing South Korean LTE, looks a lot like the Holiday

HTC Raider 4G arrives bearing South Korean LTE, looks a lot like the Holiday originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 21 Sep 2011 08:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1.3 megapixel1.3Megapixel1.5ghz1.5ghz dual-core1.5ghzDual-core1080p1080p full hd1080pFullHd4.5 inch4.5Inch4g8 megapixel8Megapixelandroidbluetooth 3.0Bluetooth3.0cameracpudisplaydownloaddownstreamdual-corefront facing cameraFrontFacingCameragingerbreadgpsHSPAhtchtc raider 4ghtc sensehtc sense uiHtcRaider4gHtcSenseHtcSenseUikorealtemobilepostminiprocessorraider 4gRaider4gRAMsmartphonesouth koreaSouthKoreaUIuploadupstreamwifi bgnWifiBgnWed, 21 Sep 2011 08:51:00 EST<![CDATA[LG LU6200 spotted in the wild, with 720p HD display taking center stage]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/20/lg-lu6200-spotted-in-the-wild-with-720p-hd-display-taking-cente/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/20/lg-lu6200-spotted-in-the-wild-with-720p-hd-display-taking-cente/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/20/lg-lu6200-spotted-in-the-wild-with-720p-hd-display-taking-cente/#comments
If LG's tease routine didn't whet your appetite for the LU6200, these freshly leaked pics might do the trick. Obtained by Korean site Money Today, these in-the-wild images appear to corroborate many of the specs we've already heard about, including that 4.5-inch AH-IPS display at 720p resolution, eight megapixel camera and 1.3 megapixel front-facing shooter. This device is also rumored to feature a 1.5GHz dual-core CPU, 1GB of RAM, 4GB of built-in storage and will reportedly ship with Android 2.3.5, though it'll be ready to update to the forthcoming Ice Cream Sandwich, as well. The LU6200 is expected to hit the Korean market sometime next month, where it'll run on LG Telecom's U+ LTE network, but you can check out an extra image of its commodious display after the break.

Continue reading LG LU6200 spotted in the wild, with 720p HD display taking center stage

LG LU6200 spotted in the wild, with 720p HD display taking center stage originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 20 Sep 2011 04:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1.3 megapixel1.3Megapixel1.5ghz1gb4.5-inch4gb720p720p HD720pHd8 megapixel8MegapixelAH-IPSandroidandroid 2.3.5Android2.3.5cameradisplaydual-corefront facing cameraFrontFacingCameragingerbreadhandsetice cream sandwichIceCreamSandwichin the wildInTheWildKoreaLCDleakLGLG LU6200lg telecomLgLu6200LgTelecomLTELU 6200Lu6200mobilepostcrossRAMresolutionrumorsouth koreaSouthKoreastorageu+ lteU+LtevgaTue, 20 Sep 2011 04:46:00 EST<![CDATA[Apple to release cheaper, 8GB iPhone 4 within weeks?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/23/apple-to-release-cheaper-8gb-iphone-4-within-weeks/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/23/apple-to-release-cheaper-8gb-iphone-4-within-weeks/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/23/apple-to-release-cheaper-8gb-iphone-4-within-weeks/#comments As the world waits for Apple to release the iPhone 5, Reuters is reporting that Cupertino may be refreshing the iPhone 4, as well. According to two anonymous sources "with knowledge of the matter," an unnamed Korean manufacturer has already begun producing parts for a cheaper, 8GB version of the smartphone, slated to launch within the next few weeks. As for that next-gen handset, the insiders went on to say that the iPhone 4S / iPhone 5 will feature a more spacious touchscreen, better antenna and eight megapixel shooter, and that Apple is indeed aiming for a late September launch, after having already asked manufacturers Hon Hai and Pegatron to prep their facilities for the production of 45 million units, altogether. Details, as usual, are still scarce at this point, but we'll let you know as soon as we get more information.

Apple to release cheaper, 8GB iPhone 4 within weeks? originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 23 Aug 2011 05:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>8 megapixel8gb8gb iphone 48gbIphone48Megapixelantennaapplecameraeight megapixelEightMegapixelflash forwardFlashForwardhon haiHonHaiiosiphoneiphone 4iphone 4siphone 5Iphone4Iphone4sIphone5launchmanufacturermanufacturingmobilepostcrosspegatronproductionrumorsmartphonetouchscreenTue, 23 Aug 2011 05:59:00 EST<![CDATA[Motorola's new Droid HD makes cameo alongside Droid Bionic]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/17/motorolas-new-droid-hd-makes-cameo-alongside-droid-bionic/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/17/motorolas-new-droid-hd-makes-cameo-alongside-droid-bionic/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/17/motorolas-new-droid-hd-makes-cameo-alongside-droid-bionic/#comments We've just received a fascinating set of photos from a sharp-eyed tipster, who sent along images of what appear to be Motorola's Droid Bionic and, most alluringly, that rumored handset known as the Droid HD (pictured above). This isn't the first time we've seen leaked images of the Bionic in the wild, but these shots are certainly a lot clearer than any others we've come across. Still, there aren't too many surprises here, with the global-capable handset boasting a TI OMAP 4430 1GHz dual-core CPU, 1GB of RAM, 4.5-inch display, an 8 megapixel rear camera, and microUSB / HDMI ports.

The real intrigue, however, lies with the Droid HD. Judging from the photos, this device seems to be running Gingerbread, and rocks a 4.5-inch display (presumably with qHD or even 1280x720 resolution, considering the device's name), an 8 megapixel 1080p rear-facing camera, a front-facing shooter and the usual set of microUSB / HDMI ports. There's also a pair of side loading SIM and microSD slots on the left side of the device, a volume rocker and what looks like a power button on the right, a slight bump for the camera pod around back (which sports an LED flash and speaker, as well), along with a large, thin battery that appears to be removable. Perhaps most notable about the HD is its seemingly super thin design -- we're estimating it's between 8.5 and 9mm, which would put it in the same league as Samsung's Galaxy S II, which measures 8.49mm. We'll have to wait for more detailed information on this mystery phone, but you can get a closer look right now in the gallery, below.

Myriam Joire contributed to this report.

[Thanks, Anonymous]

Gallery: Droid Bionic and Droid HD leaked pictures

Motorola's new Droid HD makes cameo alongside Droid Bionic originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 17 Aug 2011 04:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1080p1gb4.5-inch8 megapixel8Megapixelandroidbionicbreaking newscameradroiddroid HDDroidHdexclusivegingerbreadgooglemobilepostcrossmotorolamotorola droidmotorola droid bionicmotorola droid HDMotorolaDroidMotorolaDroidBionicMotorolaDroidHdOMAPphotoqHDRAMsmartphoneti omap 4430TiOmap4430Wed, 17 Aug 2011 04:12:00 EST<![CDATA[Motorola Photon 4G review]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/15/motorola-photon-4g-review/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/15/motorola-photon-4g-review/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/15/motorola-photon-4g-review/#comments It's summer, which means the usual deluge of Android handsets is upon us. The Motorola Photon 4G is Sprint's latest specimen, and follows hot on the heels of HTC's somewhat disappointing EVO 3D. Like its stablemate, it's a proper superphone with a dual-core processor, large qHD display, and of course, WiMAX. Instead of trying to wow us with a gimmicky 3D camera, it differentiates itself by being Sprint's first global phone with WiMAX, and as such supports CDMA / EV-DO for North America along with GSM / HSPA for the rest of the world. Motorola further spices things up with a dash of WebTop functionality, something it first introduced on the Atrix 4G. So, is the Photon just the smartphone flavor du jour, or does it stand out from the seasonal crowd? How does it compare to the EVO 3D and the other Android flagships? Hit the break for our full review.

Gallery: Motorola Photon 4G review

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Motorola Photon 4G review originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 15 Aug 2011 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1 GHz1Ghz4.3-inch720p8 megapixel8Megapixel960 x 540960X540AndroidAndroid 2.3Android 2.3.4Android2.3Android2.3.4BlurcameraphoneDLNAdual coredual-coreDualCoreEV-DOfront facing cameraFrontFacingCameraGingerbreadGoogleHSPAkickstandMotoblurMotorolaMotorola Photon 4GMotorolaPhoton4gNVIDIANVIDIA Tegra 2NvidiaTegra2Photon 4GPhoton4gqHDQikreviewSci/TechsmartphoneSprintSprint Photon 4GSprintPhoton4gSwypeTegra 2Tegra2TeleNavvideoWiMAXMon, 15 Aug 2011 13:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Motorola Droid Bionic specs revealed: TI OMAP 4430 dual-core CPU, Android 2.3.4 on board (update: wrong model number)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/02/motorola-droid-bionic-specs-revealed-ti-omap-4430-dual-core-cpu/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/02/motorola-droid-bionic-specs-revealed-ti-omap-4430-dual-core-cpu/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/02/motorola-droid-bionic-specs-revealed-ti-omap-4430-dual-core-cpu/#comments Can't wait to get those mitts on a Droid Bionic, but still wondering what lies beneath? Seems as though the Motorola mobile of mystery can't hold its secrets forever, since the specs of the Bionic are now up for perusal on Motorola's developer site. Here's the skinny: it's got a TI OMAP 4430 1GHz dual-core CPU bundled with 1GB RAM (twice the amount in the Droid 3), a 4.3-inch qHD display with 960 x 540 resolution, HDMI 1.4, 8 megapixel rear camera accompanied by a VGA front-facing shooter and 1080p HD video capture, webtop capabilities, and the obvious LTE radio. Unfortunately, the specs confirm the Bionic's lack of GSM / EDGE -- essentially turning it into a fancy PMP when traveling abroad -- and doesn't bother mentioning battery size (or life, for that matter), the most confounding question still lingering aside from the release date. C'mon, Motorola, can we at least get a hint?

Update: A keen-eyed tipster alerted us to one minor snafu in the above image: it shows the Motorola XT865 -- the original Droid Bionic unveiled at CES 2011 last January -- instead of the XT875, which belongs to the new and redesigned model. We can't be sure if this is an typo on the site or if it really is the old version. Either way, we'll keep a close eye on the story and update if we hear anything else.

Motorola Droid Bionic specs revealed: TI OMAP 4430 dual-core CPU, Android 2.3.4 on board (update: wrong model number) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 02 Aug 2011 19:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1080p1080p video1080p video capture1080pVideo1080pVideoCapture1GB RAM1gbRam4g8 megapixel8 mp camera8Megapixel8MpCamerabionicdroid bionicDroidBionicdual-corehdmi 1.4Hdmi1.4ltemotorolamotorola droidmotorola droid bionicMotorolaDroidMotorolaDroidBionicOMAP 4430Omap4430Texas InstrumentsTexasInstrumentsTITI OMAP 4430TiOmap4430verizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessvzwTue, 02 Aug 2011 19:17:00 EST<![CDATA[T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide review]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/02/t-mobile-mytouch-4g-slide-review/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/02/t-mobile-mytouch-4g-slide-review/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/02/t-mobile-mytouch-4g-slide-review/#comments Not too long ago, things were pretty simple in T-Mobile's Android land. For us (the nerds, geeks, power users, early adopters, and other misbegotten social deviants) there was the G series of phones with plain Android, culminating recently with LG's delightful G2x. If you wanted to buy your mom an Android smartphone, you'd point her at the myTouch series of handsets with custom HTC Sense-based skins, like last winter's myTouch 4G. Life got a bit more complicated with the introduction of LG's Optimus T, Samsung's Galaxy S 4G, and other devices that don't neatly fit into the carrier's grand branding scheme. Well, fear not! T-Mobile and HTC went ahead and refreshed last summer's lovely myTouch 3G Slide with a dash of dual-core tech lifted right from HTC's Sensation flagship and a bespoke 8 megapixel shooter said to be "the most advanced camera of any smartphone". Those are fighting words... so does the myTouch 4G Slide (as it's called) beat the likes of Samsung's Galaxy S II, Sony Ericsson's Xperia Arc, and Nokia's N8 in terms of imaging performance? Is the sliding keyboard as pleasant to use as its predecessor? And most importantly, is this your mom's next phone? Read on for our full review.

Gallery: T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide review

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T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide review originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 02 Aug 2011 12:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1.2 GHz1.2Ghz1080p3.7-inch8 megapixel800 x 480800X4808MegapixelAdobe ReaderAdobeReaderAdreno 220Adreno220AndroidAndroid 2.3Android 2.3.4Android2.3Android2.3.4AWScameraphoneDLNAdual coredual-coreDualCorefront facing cameraFrontFacingCameraGingerbreadGoogleHDRHSPA+HTCHTC myTouch 4G Slidehtc senseHTC Sense 3.0htc sense uiHtcMytouch4gSlideHtcSenseHtcSense3.0HtcSenseUiInstagramMSM8260myTouch 4G SlideMytouch4gSlidenetflixQikQualcommreviewsenseSense 3.0Sense UISense3.0SenseUismartphoneSnapdragonSuper LCDSuperLcdSwypeT-MobileT-Mobile myTouch 4G SlideT-Mobile TVT-mobileMytouch4gSlideT-mobileTvTeleNavvideoWiFi callingWifiCallingWVGATue, 02 Aug 2011 12:57:00 EST<![CDATA[Motorola Atrix sequel gets candid with the camera, heading for AT&T?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/28/motorola-atrix-sequel-gets-candid-with-the-camera-heading-for-a/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/28/motorola-atrix-sequel-gets-candid-with-the-camera-heading-for-a/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/28/motorola-atrix-sequel-gets-candid-with-the-camera-heading-for-a/#comments With all of the hype building for the Droid Bionic's arrival, we can't say we were expecting to see an unannounced Motorola device receive love from the camera instead. But sure 'nuff, we beheld our gadget-lusting eyes on a handset that's likely AT&T-bound in the near future -- the carrier's logo is flaunted on the front, at least -- and may even be the next-gen Atrix 4G. Sporting a coincidentally similar design to its supposed predecessor, we only know of a few specs so far: the mystery device offers an 8 megapixel camera with 1080p video capture, HDMI connectivity, Moto's new Blur UI replacement and a curved display similar to the Nexus S -- though this time there's no fingerprint scanner onboard. It looks and sounds great, but let's just hope that this one really is the "world's most powerful" smartphone. The gallery below shows the device in all its glory.

Gallery: Motorola Atrix successor

Motorola Atrix sequel gets candid with the camera, heading for AT&T? originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 28 Jul 2011 11:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>8 megapixel8Megapixelandroidandroid 2.3Android2.3atrixatrix 2Atrix2attfingerprint scannerFingerprintScannergingerbreadmotoblurmotorolamotorola atrixmotorola atrix 2MotorolaAtrixMotorolaAtrix2nexus sNexusSsamsung nexus sSamsungNexusSunannouncedunconfirmedunnamedThu, 28 Jul 2011 11:04:00 EST<![CDATA[Motorola Photon 4G ready for order on Sprint's site]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/28/motorola-photon-4g-ready-for-order-on-sprints-site/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/28/motorola-photon-4g-ready-for-order-on-sprints-site/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/28/motorola-photon-4g-ready-for-order-on-sprints-site/#comments Between the quarterly earnings and the LightSquared agreement, it's been an roller coaster day for Sprint and high noon is still nigh. Adding to the craziness, the Motorola Photon 4G -- officially in stores on July 31st -- is now available for order on Sprint's online store. Early adopters from coast to coast can get their grubby hands on the device for $200, which will give you a 4.3-inch qHD display, 1GHz dual-core Tegra 2 CPU, 1GB of RAM, Android 2.3 pre-installed, and 4G connectivity (among plenty of other goodies). 'Course, the Now Network's evident 4G switchover may dissuade a few of us from committing to WiMAX for a full two years, but we digress.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

Motorola Photon 4G ready for order on Sprint's site originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 28 Jul 2011 10:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1GB RAM1gbRam4g8 megapixel8MegapixelAndroid 2.3Android gingerbreadAndroid2.3AndroidGingerbreadavailablegingerbreadmobilemotorolamotorola photonmotorola photon 4gMotorolaPhotonMotorolaPhoton4gnvidianvidia tegra 2NvidiaTegra2onlinephoton 4gPhoton4gqhdsprinttegra 2Tegra2wimaxThu, 28 Jul 2011 10:05:00 EST<![CDATA[HTC Puccini tablet shots leak out with AT&T branding, may sport stylus functionality]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/26/htc-puccini-tablet-shots-leak-out-with-atandt-branding-may-sport/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/26/htc-puccini-tablet-shots-leak-out-with-atandt-branding-may-sport/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/26/htc-puccini-tablet-shots-leak-out-with-atandt-branding-may-sport/#comments Is this the fabled HTC Puccini tab we recently saw fly through the FCC's embrace? Only time will tell for sure, but BGR has some leaked shots that show the purported tab cozying up to a Flyer-like stylus, in addition to its AT&T branding. A glimpse of this Honeycomb-based 10-incher's backside also reveals an 8 megapixel rear-mounted camera accompanied by what looks like a dual-LED flash. There's also that dual speaker set-up we peeped in the tablet's prior filing. Of course, what lies beneath this LTE slate is still up for speculation, but a rumored dual-core 1.5GHz processor and 1280 x 800 display aren't beyond the realm of today's future specs. Hit the source for an extra shot.

HTC Puccini tablet shots leak out with AT&T branding, may sport stylus functionality originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 26 Jul 2011 13:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1.5ghz10-inch4g8 megapixel8 megapixel camera8Megapixel8MegapixelCameraandroidandroid 3.0Android3.0attcingularhoneycombhtcHTC Flyerhtc pucciniHtcFlyerHtcPuccinileakltemsm8660pucciniqualcommrumorsenseslatespeculationstylustabletTue, 26 Jul 2011 13:26:00 EST<![CDATA[Toshiba unveils new CMOS sensor, flaunts smaller pixels]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/08/toshiba-unveils-new-cmos-sensor-flaunts-smaller-pixels/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/08/toshiba-unveils-new-cmos-sensor-flaunts-smaller-pixels/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/08/toshiba-unveils-new-cmos-sensor-flaunts-smaller-pixels/#commentsHoping your next smartphone will have more megapixels while being even thinner than the last? Us too, but we're not known to skimp on image quality -- an unfortunate conundrum of squishing more pixels into a tighter space. Enter Toshiba's new CMOS sensor, advancing on both fronts, with 8 megapixels and what the firm reckons is the smallest pixel size in the industry at 1.12 micrometers. Also present is backside illumination, helping maximize photon accrual -- which should make a certain Steve oh-so proud. Currently being sampled, the teensy gizmo plans to go into mass production later this year. Interested? Peep the full release after the break.

Continue reading Toshiba unveils new CMOS sensor, flaunts smaller pixels

Toshiba unveils new CMOS sensor, flaunts smaller pixels originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 08 Jul 2011 05:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>8 megapixel8 megapixel CMOS8 megapixel CMOS sensor8 megapixel sensor8 megapixels8Megapixel8MegapixelCmos8MegapixelCmosSensor8Megapixels8MegapixelSensorcameraphone sensorCameraphoneSensorcmoscmos sensorCmosSensorimage sensorImageSensorphone cameraPhoneCameraFri, 08 Jul 2011 05:08:00 EST<![CDATA[T-Mobile announces myTouch 4G Slide, aims to take smartphone photography to new heights]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/28/t-mobile-announces-mytouch-4g-slide-aims-to-take-smartphone-pho/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/28/t-mobile-announces-mytouch-4g-slide-aims-to-take-smartphone-pho/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/28/t-mobile-announces-mytouch-4g-slide-aims-to-take-smartphone-pho/#comments Well, we'd seen plenty of pictures of T-Mobile's new myTouch 4G Slide over the past couple of weeks, and now it's official. T-Mo officially pulled the wraps off its newest handset, and it's packing a 1.2 GHz dual-core Snapdragon processor and a 3.7-inch WVGA Super LCD screen. As for software, the slick slider comes with some tasty Gingerbread slathered in Sense 3.0. There's also an 8-megapixel shooter that does low-light photos with a wide-aperture lens capable of f2.2 -- just like that new Nokia N9 that has us all hot and bothered. The camera also has burst mode for snapping rapid fire photos, takes HDR pictures, and does 1080p videos, too. It's slated for a July release, so we won't have to wait much longer until we can indulge our inner Ansel Adams. Such fantastic smartphone photography is all yours for $199.99 on a two year contract, and there's a video of the phone and a smattering of other details in the PR after the break.

Continue reading T-Mobile announces myTouch 4G Slide, aims to take smartphone photography to new heights

T-Mobile announces myTouch 4G Slide, aims to take smartphone photography to new heights originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1080p8 megapixel8Megapixelandroidandroid 2.3Android2.3gingerbreadhdrhtcmytouch 4gmytouch 4g slideMytouch4gMytouch4gSlidesense 3.0Sense3.0smartphonetmobilevideoTue, 28 Jun 2011 00:34:00 EST<![CDATA[Nokia claims N9 is 'the fastest image-capturing phone' yet]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/22/nokia-claims-n9-is-the-fastest-image-capturing-phone-yet/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/22/nokia-claims-n9-is-the-fastest-image-capturing-phone-yet/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/22/nokia-claims-n9-is-the-fastest-image-capturing-phone-yet/#comments We've already established that the N9 is a delight of a phone, both inside and out, but our hands-on time with Nokia's new flagship gave us only a brief look at its camera performance. Now the company is graciously filling that gap in our knowledge with some further disclosure about its new 8 megapixel imager, including the lofty claim that the N9 is the fastest phone yet when it comes to capturing an image -- ousting the likes of the iPhone 4, the Galaxy S II, and even the Canon S95, perhaps the best pocket camera around at the moment. Measuring the time taken from activating the camera app to the completion of the first shot, the N9 clocks in at 2.6 seconds, whereas Apple's latest does it in 3 seconds and Samsung's takes a split second more. Aside from its speed, the N9 has Carl Zeiss optics, a wide F2.2 max aperture, dual-LED flash, continuous autofocus, and a 720/30p video mode to boast about, but the benefits of those items will need to be experienced first hand. So Nokia, when are you shipping this thing?

Nokia claims N9 is 'the fastest image-capturing phone' yet originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 22 Jun 2011 05:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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