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[PSA: Fitbit Aria WiFi scale available now for $130]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/23/fitbit-aria-wifi-scale-available-for-130/http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/23/fitbit-aria-wifi-scale-available-for-130/http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/23/fitbit-aria-wifi-scale-available-for-130/#comments

It's been three months since Fitbit got into the WiFi scale game, but until now Withings has remained pretty much the only option for weight watchers who actually intend to buy one. Now, though, the Fitbit Aria is finally shipping and, just like Fitbit said it would, it costs $130. That's potentially not a bad deal, seeing as how it matches the $160 Withings scale in a few key areas: it tracks weight, BMI and body fat percentage, gives you the option of tweeting your poundage, and can recognize up to eight different users. Like Fitbit, too, it allows you to access your data through a website, or an iOS / Android app.

Of course, the main thing the Aria has that Withings doesn't is a fitness monitor to go with it. The Aria is designed to work with the company's Fitbit trackers, which log physical activity, calories burned, stairs climbed and, if you're diligent about data entry, the various meals you've consumed. Since all that information lives online in an alphabet soup of healthiness, it might paint a more complete picture of how fit you are. Then again, you'd have to commit to wearing the Fitbit day in and day out. And, you know, pay $100 for it. Your call.

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PSA: Fitbit Aria WiFi scale available now for $130 originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 23 Apr 2012 06:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Your smartphone and / or tablet is just begging to get updated. From time to time, these mobile devices are blessed with maintenance refreshes, bug fixes, custom ROMs and anything in between, and so many of them are floating around that it's easy for a sizable chunk to get lost in the mix. To make sure they don't escape without notice, we've gathered every possible update, hack, and other miscellaneous tomfoolery from the last week and crammed them into one convenient roundup. If you find something available for your device, please give us a shout at tips at engadget dawt com and let us know. Enjoy!

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Refresh Roundup: week of January 16, 2012 originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 22 Jan 2012 17:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid 2.3android 2l.3android 4.0Android2.3Android2l.3Android4.0ariabootloadercarrier iqCarrierIqchachadroid bionicDroidBionicfirmware updateFirmwareUpdateg2galaxy noteGalaxyNotegingerbreadgooglehtchtc desire hdhtc desire zhtc evo 4ghtc evo design 4ghtc g2htc incrediblehtc statusHtcDesireHdHtcDesireZHtcEvo4gHtcEvoDesign4gHtcG2HtcIncredibleHtcStatusice cream sandwichIceCreamSandwichicsincrediblemeegomeego 1.2Meego1.2minipostmotorolamotorola droid bionicMotorolaDroidBionicnokianokia n9nokia n950NokiaN9NokiaN950pr1.2refreshrefresh rounduprefreshesRefreshRounduprrsamsungsamsung epic 4gsamsung epic 4g touchsamsung galaxy noteSamsungEpic4gSamsungEpic4gTouchSamsungGalaxyNotesoftware updateSoftwareUpdatesprintstatust-mobileunlocked bootloaderUnlockedBootloaderupdateverizonSun, 22 Jan 2012 17:42:00 EST<![CDATA[Fitbit's Aria WiFi scale tracks weight, BMI and body fat percentage (hands-on)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/fitbits-aria-wifi-scale-tracks-weight-bmi-and-body-fat-percent/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/fitbits-aria-wifi-scale-tracks-weight-bmi-and-body-fat-percent/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/fitbits-aria-wifi-scale-tracks-weight-bmi-and-body-fat-percent/#comments
We might never know the untold number of people who bought Withings' WiFi scale for tweeting their daily weigh-ins, but it must have been an impressive enough figure, as Fitbit just announced something very similar. The Aria Wi-Fi Smart Scale tracks weight, BMI and body fat percentage, only instead of sending those nuggets to Twitter, it all goes straight to Fitbit's own site. For people who have never bought any of the company's products, this website will understandably be a revelation, but in fact it's the same place where Fitbit Ultra owners go to see how many calories they've burned. Even if you're a newcomer, the website happens to be quite engaging, though we suspect you'll get the most out of it if you also have a Fitbit tracker to tally your hours spent on the Stairmaster. In any case, we got some hands-on time tonight (sorry, feet-on jokes are lame), and we've got hands-on shots below to prove it.

Gallery: Fitbit Aria Wi-Fi Smart Scale hands-on

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Fitbit's Aria WiFi scale tracks weight, BMI and body fat percentage (hands-on) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 09 Jan 2012 22:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>AriaCESces 2012Ces2012FitbitFitbit AriaFitbit Aria Wi-Fi Smart ScaleFitbit scaleFitbit Wi-Fi scaleFitbitAriaFitbitAriaWi-fiSmartScaleFitbitScaleFitbitWi-fiScalescalescalesweighweightwifiwifi scaleWifiScaleMon, 09 Jan 2012 22:51:00 EST<![CDATA[Motorola Televation turns cable TV into IPTV streams for the whole home]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/13/motorola-televation-turns-cable-tv-into-iptv-streams-for-the-who/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/13/motorola-televation-turns-cable-tv-into-iptv-streams-for-the-who/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/13/motorola-televation-turns-cable-tv-into-iptv-streams-for-the-who/#comments Motorola's latest wares are on display at the 2011 Cable Show (we suspect the sluggish cable boxes actually in service right now are rarely mentioned) including this "Live Streaming Device" aka Televation. Functioning as a cable company provided, in-home-only Slingbox, it transcodes the MPEG-2 TV broadcasts into MPEG-4 IP streams for viewing on other devices (Android or iOS tablets, IP-connected TVs, etc) that are on the same local network at whatever bitrate or resolution they can handle. Motorola figures this cuts out legal disputes like those encircling Time Warner's TWCable TV iPad app since it uses existing TV broadcasts. Collaborating on the project were engineers from Comcast, which could make for an existing branch on its existing plans for new boxes, IPTV, and mobile apps. Sling / Echostar has been trying to crack the cable box market with its more flexible solution for years and is expected to announce the new Aria platform tomorrow, so may the best platform -- and not just the one with the cheapest / sweetest deal for the cable company -- win.

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Motorola Televation turns cable TV into IPTV streams for the whole home originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 13 Jun 2011 19:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidanyplayariacomcastechostariosipiptvlive streaming deviceLiveStreamingDeviceMotorolampeg-4slingtelevationMon, 13 Jun 2011 19:53:00 EST<![CDATA[HTC Aria for AT&T gets official Froyo update]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/27/htc-area-for-atandt-gets-official-froyo-update/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/27/htc-area-for-atandt-gets-official-froyo-update/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/27/htc-area-for-atandt-gets-official-froyo-update/#commentsAT&T had just said in the past few days that the Aria's Android 2.2 update was in the labs... and, well, here it is. That was a pretty painless wait, right (assuming you don't count the wait since Asia got it)? The download is up on HTC's site right now, weighing in at 165MB and warning that it'll delete your text messages and your downloaded email, wipe your apps, and scare your children... so proceed with the same level of caution that you would any firmware upgrade.

[Thanks, Tom]

HTC Aria for AT&T gets official Froyo update originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 27 Feb 2011 08:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid 2.2Android2.2ariaattfroyogooglehtcmobileupdateupgradeSun, 27 Feb 2011 08:50:00 EST<![CDATA[HTC Aria gets Android 2.2 update... but not on AT&T yet]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/16/htc-aria-gets-android-2-2-update-but-not-on-atandt-yet/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/16/htc-aria-gets-android-2-2-update-but-not-on-atandt-yet/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/16/htc-aria-gets-android-2-2-update-but-not-on-atandt-yet/#comments We know this isn't exactly the news you wanted to hear, AT&T customers, but it's comforting to know that the diminutive Aria has been upgraded to Froyo somewhere, isn't it? HTC's support page for Southeast Asia now reports availability of an over-the-air update to build 2.37.708.5 for the phone, which brings it up to Android 2.2 -- topped off with Sense, of course -- presumably along with all the normal benefits of Froyo like tethering, improved enterprise support, and some serious performance boosts. It's unclear when this update will take a flight across the Pacific to AT&T's version -- but if nothing else, it's good to know that HTC's officially gotten the Aria working with something newer than Eclair. Remember, the glass is half full.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

HTC Aria gets Android 2.2 update... but not on AT&T yet originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 16 Dec 2010 23:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid 2.2Android2.2ariafroyogooglehtcupdateupgradeThu, 16 Dec 2010 23:05:00 EST<![CDATA[AT&T unleashes fully featured U-verse Mobile apps for Android, Blackberry platforms]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/18/atandt-unleashes-fully-featured-u-verse-mobile-apps-for-android-b/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/18/atandt-unleashes-fully-featured-u-verse-mobile-apps-for-android-b/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/18/atandt-unleashes-fully-featured-u-verse-mobile-apps-for-android-b/#comments While its Windows Phone 7 devices are still on deck, owners of several Android models (Samsung Captivate(TM), HTC Aria, and soon the Motorola BRAVO[TM] and Motorola FLIPSIDE) and the Blackberry Curve 3G should have access to the U-verse Mobile apps iPhone (& Blackberry Torch) owners have been enjoying beginning today. Remote scheduling and downloads of select TV shows are the key features to look out for. The usual restrictions apply, requiring the U300 service package or higher for downloads while all the other features are available for all customers, but otherwise just keep an eye on the Market or App World to see when they pop up. Full details are in the press releases after the break.

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AT&T unleashes fully featured U-verse Mobile apps for Android, Blackberry platforms originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 18 Oct 2010 13:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidappsariaattblackberryblackberry curveblackberry curve 3gBlackberryCurveBlackberryCurve3gcaptivateflipsidefliputmarketmobileu-verseu-verse mobileU-verseMobileMon, 18 Oct 2010 13:57:00 EST<![CDATA[HTC Gratia is an Aria by another name, coming to Europe in November]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/18/htc-gratia-is-an-aria-by-another-name-coming-to-europe-in-novem/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/18/htc-gratia-is-an-aria-by-another-name-coming-to-europe-in-novem/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/18/htc-gratia-is-an-aria-by-another-name-coming-to-europe-in-novem/#comments It seems like launching a battalion of new handsets over the past month wasn't enough for HTC, so today the company's rolling out yet another option for European mobile phone buyers. Americans will already be familiar with the Gratia from their experience with AT&T's Aria, which looks to have made a more or less straight transition to the Old World markets. It now comes with Android 2.2 as its OS, while retaining its HTC Sense top-level skin (notably without the new "new" Sense additions present in the Desire HD and Desire Z), and is available in a pair of fresh new hues that include the deep green above and a lustrous white number after the break. Black is also an option for the more conservative among you. Look out for the Gratia on your local Euro retailer's cheap and cheerful shelves from next month.

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HTC Gratia is an Aria by another name, coming to Europe in November originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 18 Oct 2010 06:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid 2.2Android2.2announcedariablackcheapcolorcolor optionsColorOptionscolorscompacteuropefroyogratiagreenhtchtc ariahtc gratiaHtcAriaHtcGratialaunchlow-endmobileofficialukwhiteMon, 18 Oct 2010 06:29:00 EST<![CDATA[Cyanogen Mod 6 -- the one with Froyo -- hits target list of devices, first stable release]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/30/cyanogen-mod-6-the-one-with-froyo-hits-target-list-of-devi/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/30/cyanogen-mod-6-the-one-with-froyo-hits-target-list-of-devi/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/30/cyanogen-mod-6-the-one-with-froyo-hits-target-list-of-devi/#comments If 6.0.0 RC1 just wasn't cutting it for ya, CyanogenMod-6.0 has released what's being touted as the "first stable release based on Android 2.2" and has hit the target number of supported devices, which by our quick count includes EVO 4G, Slide, Nexus One, Dream / Magic, Aria, and Droid -- and we might be missing a few.. You know the drill; if you need a bit of Froyo in your mobile life.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

Cyanogen Mod 6 -- the one with Froyo -- hits target list of devices, first stable release originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 30 Aug 2010 00:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Back in our day, the only "mobile phone" at school was the one that broke off the dorm wall after our roommates got a little too rowdy, but nowadays, a capable, high-power handset is quickly becoming a must-have for students of all ages. Regardless of your budget, your parent's budget, or your little one's budget, we've got options that should help with studying, gaming, music, and maybe even the occasional call home.

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Engadget's back to school guide: Mobile phones originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 17 Aug 2010 14:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>201085209650androidappleariaattback to schoolback to school 2010BackToSchoolBackToSchool2010blackberryboldbold 9650Bold9650curve 8520Curve8520droid xDroidXevoevo 4gEvo4ggooglehtcinterceptiphoneiphone 4Iphone4motomotorolanokianuronpalmpixi plusPixiPlusrimsamsungsprintt-mobileverizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessvzwwebosTue, 17 Aug 2010 14:20:00 EST<![CDATA[HTC pulls sideload-capable Sync app for AT&T's Aria]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/15/htc-pulls-sideload-capable-sync-app-for-atandts-aria/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/15/htc-pulls-sideload-capable-sync-app-for-atandts-aria/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/15/htc-pulls-sideload-capable-sync-app-for-atandts-aria/#comments We suppose this shouldn't come as a surprise to anyone, but we're still disappointed to see that HTC has pulled the version its Sync app that had been posted late last week with support for sideloading of Android apps on AT&T's Aria, seemingly by mistake. Given that the new version of Sync had never been accompanied by an over-the-air firmware update to enable non-Market app installations from the phone itself, this seems to totally confirm what had been suspected all along: it was nothing more than a mix-up, and AT&T hasn't approved any sweeping changes in its branded Android philosophy. Considering the excitement and buzz this whole thing generated, we can still hope AT&T has a change of heart, of course -- but in light of everything we know, we certainly wouldn't get our hopes up.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

HTC pulls sideload-capable Sync app for AT&T's Aria originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 15 Jul 2010 14:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ariaatthtchtc syncHtcSyncsideloadingsyncThu, 15 Jul 2010 14:47:00 EST<![CDATA[Confirmed: HTC Sync lets tethered AT&T Aria sideload apps]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/11/confirmed-htc-sync-lets-atandt-aria-sideload-apps/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/11/confirmed-htc-sync-lets-atandt-aria-sideload-apps/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/11/confirmed-htc-sync-lets-atandt-aria-sideload-apps/#comments Looks like more than HTC's description was erroneous yesterday afternoon -- we've just confirmed that the HTC Sync desktop client for the AT&T Aria allows users to install third-party apps on non-rooted devices, just as promised. We ran some quick tests, and while it doesn't actually enable anything on the handset end, it most certainly does allow those of you with Windows PCs (or VMware) to sideload APKs like Swype over USB with a simple drag-and-drop maneuver. Given how quickly the company sought to correct our original post on the subject, we'd expect HTC will be issuing a rather different version of the software soon, so hit up that source link, pound in your serial number, grab the EXE, and get while the getting's good.

[Thanks, Dylan]

Continue reading Confirmed: HTC Sync lets tethered AT&T Aria sideload apps

Confirmed: HTC Sync lets tethered AT&T Aria sideload apps originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 11 Jul 2010 12:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidariaatthands-onhtchtc ariahtc syncHtcAriaHtcSyncsideloadsideloadingupdateSun, 11 Jul 2010 12:48:00 EST<![CDATA[HTC Aria update for AT&T enables mobile hotspot, sideloaded app support (update: partially working!)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/10/htc-aria-update-for-atandt-enables-mobile-hotspot-sideloaded-app/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/10/htc-aria-update-for-atandt-enables-mobile-hotspot-sideloaded-app/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/10/htc-aria-update-for-atandt-enables-mobile-hotspot-sideloaded-app/#comments Well, this is genuinely awesome: it seems AT&T is pulling back from its ban on third-party sideloaded apps on its Android devices, because HTC has just released an Aria update that enables them (either that or HTC just went rogue here, but we highly doubt it). While that doesn't have much practical implication for your typical smartphone user, it's a strong sign that AT&T might be ready to take a more reasonable stance on the openness of its branded devices that would put it inline with the attitudes Sprint, Verizon, and T-Mobile have all taken with their Android phones so far. Additionally, the update includes "the Mobile Network sharing function," which we take to mean a mobile hotspot app in the same vein as the one that's shipping with Froyo -- if we had to guess, it probably requires AT&T's 2GB DataPro plan plus the tethering add-on, which would put it in line with what they're charging on the iPhone. Onward and upward, AT&T.

Update: We got downright excited for a second there, but an HTC spokesman just called to inform us there's been a mistake -- this download is only for the desktop HTC Sync client and doesn't actually enable anything on the phone. We're working to get more information right now, but it sounds like the sideloading ball is still squarely in AT&T's court.

Update 2: HTC apologizes for the confusion, saying the update description was in error -- it was merely supposed to read that the Aria now works with the company's desktop sync client. On Monday, the text will be updated to remove every last ounce of false hope.

Update 3: Sideloading works after all! Read all about it.

[Thanks, Dylan T.]

HTC Aria update for AT&T enables mobile hotspot, sideloaded app support (update: partially working!) originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 10 Jul 2010 16:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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AT&T selected Android Market as the exclusive source for applications because it forces developers to be accountable for the apps they submit. If the Android community has issues with an app, the app can be flagged and removed. This minimizes the risk of malicious apps harming customers and provides more protection to the customer's private data stored on the phone.
There, don't you feel safer now?

AT&T explains, basically ignores criticism for locking down Android handsets originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 01 Jul 2010 10:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid marketAndroidMarketariaATTbackflipgooglehtcmotorolaThu, 01 Jul 2010 10:54:00 EST<![CDATA[Dell dealing HTC Aria for free on new AT&T contract]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/21/dell-dealing-htc-aria-for-free-on-new-atandt-contract/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/21/dell-dealing-htc-aria-for-free-on-new-atandt-contract/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/21/dell-dealing-htc-aria-for-free-on-new-atandt-contract/#comments $130 for the newest member of AT&T's Android family? Funk that noise! Dell -- yes, the same Dell that will be offering its own Android phones on AT&T in the near future -- is selling the just-released Aria for free when activated on a new line with a two-year contract. Of course, it's a time-honored tradition for third-party wireless retailers to undercut carriers' own subsidized prices, so it's no big surprise that this is cheaper than $130 -- but for it to drop all the way down to $0 the same week of release is a pretty sweet deal. Too bad the lack of app sideloading is less of a sweet deal... but we digress.

[Thanks, Jon]

Dell dealing HTC Aria for free on new AT&T contract originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 21 Jun 2010 21:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidariaattdellfreegooglehtcmobileMon, 21 Jun 2010 21:01:00 EST<![CDATA[Engadget Mobile Podcast 043 - 06.21.2010]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/21/engadget-mobile-podcast-043-06-21-2010/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/21/engadget-mobile-podcast-043-06-21-2010/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/21/engadget-mobile-podcast-043-06-21-2010/#comments

The latest Engadget Mobile Podcast, finally available as a hi-fi download, finds Chris and Myriam deep in the throes of discriminating phone fandom (e.g., Phandom). Hear the pair wallow through oceans of new handsets from Nokia, Samsung, and HTC as they make sense of this week's mobile hardware landscape and answer your questions about how and when to buy your next phone.

Hosts: Chris Ziegler, Myriam Joire (tnkgrl)
Producer: Trent Wolbe
Music: Daestro - Light Powered (Ghostly International)

01:08 - Nokia N8 preview
01:20 - Nokia N8 meets Bluetooth mouse and keyboard, has a good time (video)
10:34 - Nokia E73 Mode review
17:03 - T-Mobile confirms free phone offer for family plans this Saturday
21:32 - iPhone 4 pre-orderers overwhelm servers, world on the brink of ending
28:05 - iPhone 4 is unlocked in Canada, too
30:44 - Exclusive: Motorola Droid X preview
36:43 - T-Mobile's Samsung Galaxy S outed by way of FCC?
38:50 - Samsung Captivate is AT&T's version of the Galaxy S, launching 'in the coming months'
42:00 - HTC Aria review
52:27 - Listener questions

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Engadget Mobile Podcast 043 - 06.21.2010 originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 21 Jun 2010 11:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: We're also hearing through the grapevine that these are in stock in certain Best Buy Mobile locations.

[Thanks, Travis]

Gallery: HTC Aria on sale early at AT&T

HTC Aria slipping out early into AT&T stores originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 18 Jun 2010 13:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>android 2.1Android2.1ariaattgoogle androidGoogleAndroidgsmhtchtc ariahtc senseHtcAriaHtcSenseon saleOnSalesensesmartphoneunboxunboxedunboxingFri, 18 Jun 2010 13:04:00 EST<![CDATA[HTC Aria review]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/17/htc-aria-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/17/htc-aria-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/17/htc-aria-review/#comments It's sort of hard to believe, but AT&T finally has an Android phone worth paying attention to. Mind you, the AT&T compatible Nexus One is easily the best Googlephone on America's largest GSM operator, but this is the first one that the company has bothered to brand and sell on a subsidized plan within its own stores. Pundits could argue the reasons why forever, but considering that the carrier's doing all it can just to keep up with the demand for iPhones, it's hard to imagine that AT&T has been longing to pursue Android with reckless abandon. Believe it or not, it's been over 1.5 years since T-Mobile gave the world the first taste of a mobile OS that would soon rival (and surpass) the other options already on the table, but outside of the forgettable Backflip (and the nowhere-to-be-found Aero), there's been no Android to speak of on AT&T. HTC has somehow managed to break down the blue and orange walls, piercing the heart of a hardened operator and squeezing a delightful mid-range Android smartphone into a lineup that's about to be monumentally overshadowed by the iPhone 4. So, is the HTC Aria worth the $129.99 that you'll be forced to pay on a 2-year agreement when it ships on June 20th? Read on to find out.

Gallery: HTC Aria for AT&T hands-on

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HTC Aria review originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 17 Jun 2010 11:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid 2.1Android2.1ariaattgooglegoogle androidGoogleAndroidgsmhtchtc ariahtc senseHtcAriaHtcSensemobilereviewreviewedsensesmartphoneThu, 17 Jun 2010 11:04:00 EST<![CDATA[HTC Aria for AT&T hands-on]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/15/htc-aria-for-atandt-unboxing-and-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/15/htc-aria-for-atandt-unboxing-and-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/15/htc-aria-for-atandt-unboxing-and-hands-on/#comments We just took delivery of AT&T's brand new Aria from HTC, and we have to say, we're kind of tickled -- with the hardware, anyway. It's hard not to smile at the HD Mini-esque design elements, including the faux screws on back, the wild yellow interior, and... well, just the overall mini-ness of it. Seriously, this is a tiny phone; that means that eschewing WVGA in favor of HVGA isn't an issue, but it also means that effectively using the on-screen keyboard could be. On that note, the jury's still out on whether this phone is any good for day-to-day use -- and whether it has any chops as a legit Android device -- but stay tuned for our review coming up!

Gallery: HTC Aria for AT&T hands-on

HTC Aria for AT&T hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 15 Jun 2010 20:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidariaattgooglehands-onhtchtc ariaHtcAriasensesense uiSenseUiTue, 15 Jun 2010 20:07:00 EST<![CDATA[HTC Aria goes official for AT&T, gets toyed with on video (update: $130, coming June 20)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/14/htc-aria-goes-official-for-atandt-gets-toyed-with-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/14/htc-aria-goes-official-for-atandt-gets-toyed-with-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/14/htc-aria-goes-official-for-atandt-gets-toyed-with-on-video/#comments Um... okay? In what's easily one of the most curious product introductions of the year (in terms of method, not design), AT&T has seemingly just made official the first not-awful Android device to be sold in subsidized fashion for its network. 'Course, those who don't mind ponying up for an out-of-contract phone have been able to pick up an AT&T-compatible Nexus One for a few months now, but contract lovers have been stuck with the Motorola Backflip and the promise of Dell's admittedly underwhelming Aero. Dante Martin, a product manager at the carrier, has followed up on a prior video with a confirmation that the HTC Aria is indeed "launching on AT&T," though he gives precisely no specifications in his address posted after the break. All we know is that the phone will most certainly ship with Sense and an optical trackball, but mum's the word on a price or release. For now, anyway. Here's hoping this is just the beginning -- AT&T needs a decent dose of Android in the worst possible way.

[Thanks, Travis]

Update: Ah, and here's the official presser. It's a mid-range phone with Android 2.1, a five megapixel camera, 3.2-inch HVGA capacitive touchpanel, inbuilt WiFi and support for 7.2Mbps HSPA. There's also a soft-touch back and a total weight of around four ounces, and AT&T says this one will be available on June 20th nationwide for $129.99 on a two-year contract (after $100 mail-in rebate, of course). As for specs? There's a 600MHz Qualcomm MSM 7227 processor, proximity sensor, integrated GPS, a digital compass, light sensor, 512MB ROM / 384MB RAM, a microSD card slot (2GB included) and a 1,200mAh battery good for up to six hours of yapping.

Gallery: HTC Aria for AT&T

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HTC Aria goes official for AT&T, gets toyed with on video (update: $130, coming June 20) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 14 Jun 2010 09:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid 2.1Android2.1ariaattbreaking newsBreakingNewsgooglegoogle androidGoogleAndroidhtchtc ariahtc senseHtcAriaHtcSensesensesmartphonevideoMon, 14 Jun 2010 09:21:00 EST<![CDATA[HTC 'Aria' tapped for June announce on AT&T?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/26/htc-aria-tapped-for-june-announce-on-atandt/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/26/htc-aria-tapped-for-june-announce-on-atandt/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/26/htc-aria-tapped-for-june-announce-on-atandt/#comments Here's what we know: there are at least two Android products from HTC that have recently secured FCC approval with support for AT&T's 3G bands. Of course, that alone doesn't mean that they're coming to AT&T -- far from it -- but PhoneDog has it on authority from a "connect that works for AT&T" that there'll be a phone known as the HTC "Aria" launching on June 7 with Android 2.1 and Sense. Whether this will be an AT&T-tweaked Legend, the PC70110 (pictured), or something else entirely is an open question, but one thing's for sure: AT&T seriously can't get enough Android hardware right now.

[Thanks, John]

HTC 'Aria' tapped for June announce on AT&T? originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 26 May 2010 13:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ariaatthtcrumorWed, 26 May 2010 13:34:00 EST<![CDATA[Philips GoGear Aria, Opus, ViBE and Mix hands-on, launch info]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/philips-gogear-aria-opus-vibe-and-mix-hands-on-launch-info/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/philips-gogear-aria-opus-vibe-and-mix-hands-on-launch-info/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/07/philips-gogear-aria-opus-vibe-and-mix-hands-on-launch-info/#comments
Philips announced its GoGear Aria and Opus players for Europe back in February, but they've finally got around to showing off the units Stateside, along with offering prices, a timeframe, and a bit of company. The 2-inch screened Aria lands this month in 8GB and 16GB versions for $80 and $100, respectively; the 2.8-inch QVGA Opus does 8GB at $100, with a 16GB model in the wings; the teensy new ViBE has a 1.5-inch screen and comes in 4GB and 8GB flavors for $50 and $60; and there's a new little thumb DAP called the Mix, which is short on details. All the DAPs have FM radio and mics, and all but the Mix can do video. They also include trial subscriptions to and support for Rhapsody and Audible, along with a little browser widget to download YouTube videos and load them to the player -- a nice touch. Still, the line is pretty lackluster; we played with the players briefly, and while the design is getting better, there's still a lot of wasted space, mundane controls and ancient-seeming software -- we suppose you get what you pay for. We did appreciate Opus' inclusion of FLAC and OGG support, and its build quality really puts the rest of the line to shame.

Gallery: Philips Aria, Opus, ViBE and Mix hands-on

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Philips GoGear Aria, Opus, ViBE and Mix hands-on, launch info originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 07 Apr 2009 17:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ariafeaturesgogearhands-onmixopusphilipsportable audioportable videoportableaudioportablevideovibeTue, 07 Apr 2009 17:31:00 EST<![CDATA[Motorola and ARIA release MOTOROKR Z6 DUO ARIA Edition]]>http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/22/motorola-and-aria-release-motorokr-z6-duo-aria-edition/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/22/motorola-and-aria-release-motorokr-z6-duo-aria-edition/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/22/motorola-and-aria-release-motorokr-z6-duo-aria-edition/#comments
What's better than the music-centric MOTOROKR Z6 slider you ask? One that is brought to you in conjunction with the Australian Recording Industry Association -- think RIAA, but Australia's version -- of course. Released exclusively through Crazy John's on a minimum plan of AUD $35 over 24 months (that's AUD $840), this fella definitely doesn't come cheap. Included as pack-ins are the MOTOROKR S9 Bluetooth stereo headphones, a 1GB memory card, and a $25 ringtone and wallpaper pack. The impetus behind this partnership -- other than to collect info about all your stolen music and get you busted (wink, wink) -- is to give Z6 owners direct access to ARIA's music chart from their handset and hopefully give Moto's flagging sales performance a much needed boost. Nice handset, nice headset, but these two may make strange bedfellows -- at least in the public's eyes -- if the ARIA is as unpopular as the RIAA is over here.

[Via mocoNews]

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Motorola and ARIA release MOTOROKR Z6 DUO ARIA Edition originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 22 Aug 2007 17:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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