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[AT&T's Ralph de la Vega: LTE phones to be leaner, retain charge longer]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/13/atandts-ralph-de-la-vega-lte-phones-to-be-leaner-retain-charge/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/13/atandts-ralph-de-la-vega-lte-phones-to-be-leaner-retain-charge/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/13/atandts-ralph-de-la-vega-lte-phones-to-be-leaner-retain-charge/#comments Could this turn out to be a wireless case of the tortoise and the hare? According to Ralph de la Vega, that answer is a resounding yes. In his keynote address at CTIA, the AT&T Mobility CEO announced plans to bring a line of thinner, less power-intensive smartphones to its recently launched, true 4G network. How's that possible? Utilizing a technology described as "circuit switch fallback," phones running on the operator's network will make use of a single radio to ride along the LTE waves, and default to a "circuit switch-based 3G" signal when out of range. If these claims pan out, it'd give the slow-to-market, second place operator a leg up on industry rivals Verizon and Sprint, which incorporate separately powered 3G / 4G radios in their next-gen handsets. We'll know whether or not to call de la Vega's bluff later this year when the first batch of LTE phones are destined for consumer release. Until then, it's just executive grandstanding at its best. Handsets or it didn't happen, Ralph.

AT&T's Ralph de la Vega: LTE phones to be leaner, retain charge longer originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 13 Oct 2011 13:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3G4g4g lte4gLteattbattery lifeBatteryLifecarriercircuit switch fallbackCircuitSwitchFallbackCTIACTIA 2011Ctia2011mobilepostcrossralph de la vegaRalphDeLaVegaslim designSlimDesignThu, 13 Oct 2011 13:31:00 EST<![CDATA[Samsung Stratosphere for Verizon hands-on at CTIA E&A 2011 (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/12/samsung-stratosphere-for-verizon-hands-on-at-ctia-eanda-2011-vide/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/12/samsung-stratosphere-for-verizon-hands-on-at-ctia-eanda-2011-vide/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/12/samsung-stratosphere-for-verizon-hands-on-at-ctia-eanda-2011-vide/#comments The selection of devices to show off in the Samsung booth at this year's CTIA Enterprise & Applications is a bit meager when compared to previous shows, but we hunted down a pearl: the Samsung Stratosphere. The newest addition to Verizon's LTE lineup is also by far the most unique of the bunch, simply due to its physical QWERTY slide-out keyboard. In fact, you're apt to find a hefty number of similarities between the Stratosphere and last year's Epic 4G, as both devices come with 4-inch Super AMOLED displays, 1GHz Hummingbird single-core CPUs and 5MP rear cameras, though the former brandishes a nicer 1.3MP front-facing cam and comes with Android 2.3.4 installed. Verizon's little beauty is priced smugly between the Pantech Breakout and LG Revolution at a cool $150 with a two-year commitment, and will be available on October 13th. Check out our full hands-on gallery and video below.

Gallery: Samsung Stratosphere for Verizon hands-on

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Samsung Stratosphere for Verizon hands-on at CTIA E&A 2011 (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 12 Oct 2011 15:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ctiactia 2011Ctia2011CtiaEa2011samsungstratosphereWed, 12 Oct 2011 15:05:00 EST<![CDATA[Samsung and Google postpone Ice Cream Sandwich and Galaxy Nexus]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/07/samsung-and-google-postpone-ice-cream-sandwich-and-galaxy-nexus/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/07/samsung-and-google-postpone-ice-cream-sandwich-and-galaxy-nexus/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/07/samsung-and-google-postpone-ice-cream-sandwich-and-galaxy-nexus/#comments Samsung Galaxy NexusColor us a disappointed shade of blue, but it appears that Samsung and Google have decided not to launch the Galaxy Nexus (or Nexus Prime, or whatever it's called) and Ice Cream Sandwich at their October 11th Unpacked event. The two companies sent out a joint announcement reading:

Samsung and Google decide to postpone the new product announcement at CTIA Fall. We agree that it is just not the right time to announce a new product. New date and venue will be shortly announced.

The press event on the 11th was expected to be not only the debut for the successor to the Nexus S, but our first good look at the next version of Android. For whatever reason the companies have decided to delay that launch. But, if Eric Schmidt is true to his word, we shouldn't have to wait too much longer... he did promise us that it would launch by November. We'll let you know as soon as we get a new date to expect "something big."

Update: A Samsung spokesperson issued a follow up statement to CNET, confirming speculation that the reveal was postponed out of respect, following the passing of Steve Jobs. "We believe this is not the right time to announce a new product as the world expresses tribute to Steve Jobs's passing," the spokesperson explained.

Samsung and Google postpone Ice Cream Sandwich and Galaxy Nexus originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 07 Oct 2011 07:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Androidandroid 4.0Android4.0canceledctiactia 2011ctia fallctia fall 2011Ctia2011CtiaFallCtiaFall2011droid primeDroidPrimegalaxy nexusGalaxyNexusGoogleIce Cream SandwichIceCreamSandwichICSmobilepostcrossnexus primeNexusPrimepostponedsamsungsamsung galaxy nexussamsung nexus primeSamsungGalaxyNexusSamsungNexusPrimeunpackedFri, 07 Oct 2011 07:52:00 EST<![CDATA[Samsung teases next week's 'Unpacked,' offers a momentary glance at a mysterious device]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/05/samsung-teases-next-weeks-unpacked-offers-a-momentary-glance/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/05/samsung-teases-next-weeks-unpacked-offers-a-momentary-glance/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/05/samsung-teases-next-weeks-unpacked-offers-a-momentary-glance/#comments
See that image above? It's Samsung's way of being sly. The company put out a teaser video for its "Google Episode" of Unpacked occurring on October 11th (we'll be there live, by the way), stating that "something BIG is coming." And if you're not looking close enough, you may completely miss the brief glimpse it gave us of a device with a curved screen. The vid doesn't go so far as to loudly exclaim that this mystery device is the Nexus Prime, of course, but c'mon -- we're picking up what Sammy's putting down. Check out the video below to do some sleuthing of your own.

Update: Samsung amended the end of the video to add the words "Ahead of the curve." Discuss.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

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Samsung teases next week's 'Unpacked,' offers a momentary glance at a mysterious device originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Oct 2011 01:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks Oguz]

Samsung announces latest Unpacked event, set to kick-off at CTIA originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 26 Sep 2011 18:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>CTIACTIA 2011Ctia2011GalaxyMobileNexusNexus PrimeNexusPrimeprimeSamsungSamsung NexusSamsung Nexus Primesamsung unpackedSamsungNexusSamsungNexusPrimeSamsungUnpackedsmartphonesmartphonestablettabletsUnpackedMon, 26 Sep 2011 18:47:00 EST<![CDATA[CTIA 2011 wrap-up: EVO 3D, G2x, skinny new Galaxy Tabs, and more]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/27/ctia-2011-wrap-up-evo-3d-g2x-skinny-new-galaxy-tabs-and-more/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/27/ctia-2011-wrap-up-evo-3d-g2x-skinny-new-galaxy-tabs-and-more/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/27/ctia-2011-wrap-up-evo-3d-g2x-skinny-new-galaxy-tabs-and-more/#comments We just got home from this little massive US mobile industry event you may have heard about called CTIA Wireless. It took place in Orlando this year (instead of Las Vegas as usual) and we can definitely say that Sprint was the star of the show with its HTC EVO 3D, HTC EVO View 4G, and Google Voice integration. Samsung also delivered some goodies with the Galaxy Tab 8.9, a redesigned Galaxy Tab 10.1, the Google Nexus S 4G for Sprint, and the Android-powered Sidekick 4G for T-Mobile. LG re-badged the Optimus 2x as the G2x on T-Mobile, and the Optimus 3D as the Thrill on AT&T. The HTC HD7 made a comeback as the Super LCD-equipped HD7S on AT&T, and Nokia gave us the Astound, nee C7, for T-Mobile. Of course, that's just the tip of the iceberg -- so if you missed the action this past week, we've got you covered with all the nitty gritty in the links below.

Major news / product releases: Hands-on / previews:
Everything else:
 And if that's still not enough, be sure to listen to our CTIA 2011 podcast and take a look at our CTIA 2011 page right here.

CTIA 2011 wrap-up: EVO 3D, G2x, skinny new Galaxy Tabs, and more originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 27 Mar 2011 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Samsung's CTIA press conference posted online, skinny new Galaxy Tabs shown off (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 25 Mar 2011 05:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidctiactia 2011ctia wireless 2011Ctia2011CtiaWireless2011galaxy tabgalaxy tab 10.1galaxy tab 8.9GalaxyTabGalaxyTab10.1GalaxyTab8.9honeycombjk shinJkShinkeynoteomar khanOmarKhanpresentationsamsungsamsung galaxy tabsamsung mobilesamsung mobile unpackedsamsung unpackedSamsungGalaxyTabSamsungMobileSamsungMobileUnpackedSamsungUnpackedslateslatestablettabletstouchwizunpackedvideoFri, 25 Mar 2011 05:28:00 EST<![CDATA[Google Voice for Sprint hands-on (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/24/google-voice-for-sprint-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/24/google-voice-for-sprint-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/24/google-voice-for-sprint-hands-on/#comments Remember that Google Voice integration for Sprint we mentioned recently? Today at CTIA we got to see it in action, and it promises to take us one step closer to our robot overlords -- well, those of us who are Sprint customers, anyway. The most exciting feature is that the integration works with almost any Sprint number and device, and is not limited to just smartphones or the newly minted Nexus S 4G. Basically, you can pick your Sprint number or your Google Voice number to be your mobile number, and switch between them if necessary. Either way, this is the number that appears on other people's phones when you call them, and you still benefit from all the Google Voice perks. See it for yourself in our video after the break.

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Google Voice for Sprint hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 24 Mar 2011 18:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>CTIACTIA 2011CTIA Wireless 2011Ctia2011CtiaWireless2011GoogleGoogle VoiceGoogleVoicehands-onNumber PortabilityNumberPortabilitySprintvideoVoicemailVoIPThu, 24 Mar 2011 18:49:00 EST<![CDATA[Google Nexus S 4G for Sprint hands-on (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/24/google-nexus-s-4g-for-sprint-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/24/google-nexus-s-4g-for-sprint-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/24/google-nexus-s-4g-for-sprint-hands-on/#comments We finally got our hands on the elusive Samsung Nexus S 4G for Sprint at CTIA here today and it's pretty much what you'd expect: a Nexus S with its GSM / HSPA radio swapped for a set of Sprint-compatible CDMA / EV-DO and WiMAX radios. While the Nexus S 4G lacks a SIM slot, it's actually 0.3mm thicker than the Nexus S -- that's the thickness of a business card, and is meaningless for all practical purposes. The phone also features a 4G signal indicator in the status bar, along with a 4G sub-menu in the wireless settings. Our demo unit was running Android 2.3.4 (!) -- a version we have not yet come across -- but we were told that neither the hardware nor the software are final at this point. So don't be surprised if the production model receives a few tweaks before launch. Perhaps a Sprint logo? Enjoy the gallery below, and hop past the break for our hands-on video.

Gallery: Google Nexus S 4G for Sprint hands-on

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Google Nexus S 4G for Sprint hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 24 Mar 2011 18:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>AndroidAndroid 2.3Android 2.3.4Android2.3Android2.3.4CDMACTIACTIA 2011CTIA Wireless 2011Ctia2011CtiaWireless2011GingerbreadGoogleGoogle Nexus S 4GGoogleNexusS4ghands-onNexus SNexus S 4GNexusSNexusS4gSamsungSamsung Nexus S 4GSamsungNexusS4gSprintSprint Nexus S 4GSprintNexusS4gvideoWiMAXThu, 24 Mar 2011 18:28:00 EST<![CDATA[Blio e-reading software still alive, will come preloaded on T-Mobile Android devices]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/24/blio-e-reading-software-still-alive-will-come-preloaded-on-t-mo/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/24/blio-e-reading-software-still-alive-will-come-preloaded-on-t-mo/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/24/blio-e-reading-software-still-alive-will-come-preloaded-on-t-mo/#comments Remember Blio? Yes, our memories of this colorful ebook-reading software are starting to fade too, but now T-Mobile's about ready to yank it from the shadows of obscurity with a newly announced partnership. Content provider Baker & Taylor will be responsible for installing the Blio Android app on "select future products from T-Mobile USA" and populating it with compelling content. The Blio store has grown to now encompass a healthy three million titles, both free and paid, and should you have the Windows version of its software, you'll get the sweet automation of having it sync with your mobile device as well. To get your reading started nice and early, jump past the break for the full press release.

Continue reading Blio e-reading software still alive, will come preloaded on T-Mobile Android devices

Blio e-reading software still alive, will come preloaded on T-Mobile Android devices originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 24 Mar 2011 07:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidappapplicationbaker and taylorBakerAndTaylorblioctiactia 2011ctia wireless 2011Ctia2011CtiaWireless2011e booke bookse readere readerse-booke-bookse-readere-readerse-readinge-reading softwareE-readingSoftwareebooksk-nfbsoftwaret-mobilet-mobile usaT-mobileUsaThu, 24 Mar 2011 07:19:00 EST<![CDATA[Femto Forum publishes API specification for femtocell apps, places focus on 'awareness information']]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/23/femto-forum-publishes-api-specification-for-femtocell-apps-plac/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/23/femto-forum-publishes-api-specification-for-femtocell-apps-plac/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/23/femto-forum-publishes-api-specification-for-femtocell-apps-plac/#comments As if the world needed one more association to keep up with, CTIA Wireless 2011 is delivering just that. The Femto Forum, which has done an excellent job remaining undercover of late, has just published an "industry-wide agreed set of API specifications" that will enable "advanced mobile applications based on femtocell technology." Truth be told, the first apps based on the specifications have already been built, and their currently available to the femtocell community. The specifications are for network-based APIs, which will purportedly "allow operators to drive the development of femtocell-powered open access, enterprise and consumer applications," and it'll also provide awareness information in order to allow developers the opportunity to incorporate enhanced presence, context and location-sensitive features into new and existing apps. Granted, we'd care a lot more about those location-based apps if we could drag our 3G MicroCell to Panama to use it to make free calls whilst on vacation, but hey -- maybe that's the next logical step. Not that we're much for passing along hints or anything.

Femto Forum publishes API specification for femtocell apps, places focus on 'awareness information' originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 23 Mar 2011 22:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Wysips hands-on

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Wysips wants to turn your phone's display into a solar cell (hands-on with video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 23 Mar 2011 20:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Best Buy signs up for LightSquared's wholesale LTE service originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 23 Mar 2011 17:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Kyocera launches developer program for dual-screen Echo smartphone originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 23 Mar 2011 17:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid developer programAndroidDeveloperProgramctiactia 2011Ctia2011developerdeveloper programDeveloperProgramdevelopersechokyocerakyocera echoKyoceraEchosdkWed, 23 Mar 2011 17:05:00 EST<![CDATA[T-Mobile 4G Mobile Hotspot hands-on]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/23/t-mobile-4g-mobile-hotspot-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/23/t-mobile-4g-mobile-hotspot-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/23/t-mobile-4g-mobile-hotspot-hands-on/#comments We were wandering the show floor at CTIA like a pack of hungry wolves when we came across the T-Mobile 4G Mobile Hotspot which we'd discovered a while back and which was officially announced yesterday. The ZTE-sourced device is T-Mobile's first ever mobile hotspot, and features an AWS-compatible HSPA+ radio capable of speeds up to 21Mbps. Sadly, the unit we handled was missing a SIM and we were politely asked not to insert our own, so we just snapped some pictures. Until we find out more about pricing and availability, feast your eyes on our gallery below.

Gallery: T-Mobile 4G Mobile Hotspot hands-on

T-Mobile 4G Mobile Hotspot hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 23 Mar 2011 01:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Next up, the Indulge is pretty much the same midrange QWERTY Android slider that already launched on MetroPCS, albeit with one big difference: this one has no LTE compatibility (Cricket has no live LTE network, after all). As with the Ascend 2, we would've preferred a WVGA display -- this one's just HVGA -- and the four physical buttons up front seem a bit out of style, but Cricket's still in a position where any new Android hardware is a very good thing. Look for it to launch for under $350 -- off contract, of course.

Gallery: Samsung Indulge and Huawei Ascend 2 for Cricket hands-on

Cricket teases CDMA-only Samsung Indulge, Huawei Ascend 2 at CTIA (hands-on) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 22 Mar 2011 22:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We'd mentioned Cobra was porting the iRadar app to Android a while back and had a chance to actually have a peek at Showstoppers last night. Like its iPhone cousin, the iRadar system ships with a simple radar detector and an app for your set. Pricing is set at $129 for this kit and it is apparently shipping as of April 4th. So If you enjoy speeding and want a little help getting that done, the following video tour and gallery are for you.

Gallery: Cobra iRadar detection system for Android hands-on

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Cobra iRadar detection system for Android hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 22 Mar 2011 20:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cobractiactia 2011Ctia2011hands-oniradariradar androidIradarAndroidvideoTue, 22 Mar 2011 20:46:00 EST<![CDATA[HTC's WiFi-only Flyer launching exclusively with Best Buy 'this spring']]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/22/htcs-wifi-only-flyer-launching-exclusively-with-best-buy-this/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/22/htcs-wifi-only-flyer-launching-exclusively-with-best-buy-this/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/22/htcs-wifi-only-flyer-launching-exclusively-with-best-buy-this/#comments Now that it's received its big US debut courtesy of Sprint and under the name EVO View 4G, HTC's Flyer tablet is free to, um, fly under the radar with a WiFi version this spring, exclusively through Best Buy. Specs on the Flyer are somewhat atypical for the current crop of Android tablets, as it opts for Gingerbread instead of Honeycomb and a 1.5GHz Qualcomm chip intead of the popular Tegra 2 dual-core solution. That, and it's a 7-inch tablet with a capacitive stylus and an aluminum unibody shell. Notably, this WiFi-centric variant looks set to beat the WiMAX-capable EVO View (which Sprint expects in the summer) to market, so we'll be keeping a very curious eye on pricing as and when it is announced. For now, we have a retailer and a rapidly dwindling release window. Oh, and a press release, which you'll find just past the break, augmented with a neat little promo video.

[Thanks, Michael]

Continue reading HTC's WiFi-only Flyer launching exclusively with Best Buy 'this spring'

HTC's WiFi-only Flyer launching exclusively with Best Buy 'this spring' originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 22 Mar 2011 19:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1.5ghz32gb7-inchandroidbest buybest buy mobileBestBuyBestBuyMobilectiactia 2011ctia wireless 2011Ctia2011CtiaWireless2011dateExclusivityflyerhtchtc flyerhtc senseHtcFlyerHtcSenselaunchreleasesenseslatetabletvideowifiwifi-onlyTue, 22 Mar 2011 19:31:00 EST<![CDATA[T-Mobile G-Slate bundled apps tour (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/22/t-mobile-g-slate-bundled-apps-tour-video/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/22/t-mobile-g-slate-bundled-apps-tour-video/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/22/t-mobile-g-slate-bundled-apps-tour-video/#comments The G-Slate from LG (aka Optimus Pad) was on display at T-Mobile's booth here at CTIA, so we spent a few minutes investigating the apps the carrier is bundling with the 8.9" Honeycomb tablet at launch, namely Need for Speed Shift, T-Mobile TV, and Zinio eReader. Interestingly, the same three apps are also pre-installed on T-Mobile's other dual-core LG device du jour, the tantalizing G2x. Check out the tour in our video after the break.

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AT&T showed off a new 3D set today, the LG Thrill 4G -- also known as the LG Optimus 3D -- and as we've seen before, the 3D glasses-free display is quite fun. The final device design and Android 2.2 software were not final -- so this could all change by the time it launches in the next couple months -- but it will ship with 2.2 and not the Gingerbread we're seeing so much of lately. With Sprint's launch of the EVO 3D just a couple hours ago, we're thinking 3D in handsets may not be a passing trend. The video samples seen during the demo -- which, sadly, you'll not be able to enjoy in all their three-dimensional glory -- are a pretty convincing argument for just how impressive this tech has gotten in such a short time. Enjoy the goods.

Gallery: AT&T's LG Thrill 4G hands-on (video)

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AT&T's LG Thrill 4G hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 22 Mar 2011 17:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Verizon used CES back in January to announce 49 new markets that would be covered by its 4G LTE network by the end of 2011, and it's now taken advantage of CTIA to announce an additional 59 cities, which brings the total up to "at least" 147 that will be covered by year's end. Those new markets span just about the entire US (including Hawaii, but not Alaska), and they build on the initial group of 39 markets, which already covers some 110 million people. Head on past the break for the press release with the complete list.

Continue reading Verizon says 4G LTE network will cover 'at least' 147 US cities by the end of 2011

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 HTC's HD7 was certainly one of the most handsome devices to be launched back at Windows Phone 7's retail introduction late last year -- and really, when you take the HD2's heritage as your starting point, it's hard to go wrong. Of course, in the last year and a half, mobile display technology has advanced by leaps and bounds -- and the original HD7 was using nothing more than a standard, old-school TFT LCD with less-than-perfect contrast and viewing angle specs. Well, that's where the HD7S comes into play: the "S" in the name presumably stands for Super LCD, the newer type of display that HTC's been using on recent 4.3-inch models like the Thunderbolt. It's quite pretty, but otherwise, it's the same HD7 as usual -- and really, considering how nice this hardware is, that's just alright by us. The phone also comes with the so-called "NoDo" update of Windows Phone 7 preinstalled, a fact we were able to verify with a quick look of the version number being reported in system settings. Check it out in the gallery!

Gallery: HTC HD7S hands-on

HTC HD7S hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 22 Mar 2011 16:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>attctiactia 2011ctia wirelessctia wireless 2011Ctia2011CtiaWirelessCtiaWireless2011hands-onhd7shtcwindows phonewindows phone 7WindowsPhoneWindowsPhone7Tue, 22 Mar 2011 16:42:00 EST<![CDATA[Sprint's HTC EVO View 4G hands-on (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/22/sprints-htc-evo-view-4g-hands-on-with-video/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/22/sprints-htc-evo-view-4g-hands-on-with-video/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/22/sprints-htc-evo-view-4g-hands-on-with-video/#comments
Well, if you were keeping abreast of the happenings at Mobile World Congress, then Sprint's EVO View 4G launched today at CTIA may seem pretty familiar to the HTC Flyer you saw there. These two HTC devices are essentially the same, with just a couple of minor cosmetic differences and some UI changes shown in the video that follows. We're still not completely sure about the Scribe pen, though it certainly is an entertaining thing to play with. The Evernote app makes great use of the stylus allowing images to be scribbled on and saved, notes recorded -- with voice and your text input -- and of course everything can be shared. We're not massive humans here at Engadget, and we're happy to report that the device can still stay planted fairly comfortably in hand. A standout amenity is the ability to drop apps from the lockscreen onto a small target, and have that app open immediately rather than having to go find it once you've unlocked the device. All this and more is just below the fold.

Gallery: Sprint's HTC EVO View 4G hands-on with video

Continue reading Sprint's HTC EVO View 4G hands-on (video)

Sprint's HTC EVO View 4G hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 22 Mar 2011 15:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidctiactia 2011ctia wirelessctia wireless 2011Ctia2011CtiaWirelessCtiaWireless2011evoevo view 4gEvoView4ghands-onhtchtc flyerHtcFlyersprintsprint evo view 4gSprintEvoView4gtabletvideoview 4gView4gTue, 22 Mar 2011 15:55:00 EST<![CDATA[HTC EVO 3D first hands-on! (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/22/htc-evo-3d-first-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/22/htc-evo-3d-first-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/22/htc-evo-3d-first-hands-on/#comments We've just put our paws on the EVO 3D for the first time, and what struck us immediately is that it's not as beefy, bulky, or overwhelming as the 4.3-inch display or specs might have you believe -- if you're familiar with the EVO 4G, you'll feel right at home here (and you might even be pleasantly surprised). The screen's stereoscopic 3D effect is about as good as what we've seen on the Optimus 3D in the past -- very good head-on with decreasing effectiveness as you move your head to the side. The 2D / 3D switch along the side is for the camera, not the display; it seems that all management of the screen's capabilities is managed in software alone. Check out the shots in the gallery below; now if you'll excuse us, we're going to go play with this monster some more!

Gallery: HTC EVO 3D first hands-on!

Continue reading HTC EVO 3D first hands-on! (video)

HTC EVO 3D first hands-on! (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 22 Mar 2011 15:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dandroidctiactia 2011ctia wireless 2011Ctia2011CtiaWireless2011evoevo 3dEvo3dgooglehands-onhtcsprintvideoTue, 22 Mar 2011 15:44:00 EST<![CDATA[HTC EVO 3D vs. EVO 4G... fight!]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/22/htc-evo-3d-vs-evo-4g-fight/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/22/htc-evo-3d-vs-evo-4g-fight/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/22/htc-evo-3d-vs-evo-4g-fight/#comments Naturally, one of the first things you need to do when you get your hands on an EVO 3D, of course, is pit it in brutal battle with its progenitor, the original EVO 4G -- a phone that was introduced at this exact same event a year ago. As we'd mentioned in our hands-on, we immediately noticed that the EVO 3D didn't feel particularly heavy or bulky in the hand; in fact, we would've guessed that it was a bit lighter than the 4G. Well, turns out they're almost exactly the same weight -- holding the two one right after the other, we couldn't detect a difference.

As for dimensions, the 4G is actually wider -- the 3D's quite a bit more manageable when you're holding it, especially if you don't have giant paws -- and they're right around the same thickness. Pretty amazing that HTC was able to pack this much additional heat into a phone one year after the first model without adding any bulk, isn't it? Science!

Gallery: HTC EVO 3D vs. EVO 4G... fight!

HTC EVO 3D vs. EVO 4G... fight! originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 22 Mar 2011 15:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidctiactia 2011ctia wireless 2011Ctia2011CtiaWireless2011evoevo 3devo 4gEvo3dEvo4ggooglesprintTue, 22 Mar 2011 15:32:00 EST<![CDATA[LG gets official with WCP-700 Wireless Charging Pad, fails to provide pricing]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/22/lg-gets-official-with-wcp-700-wireless-charging-pad-fails-to-pr/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/22/lg-gets-official-with-wcp-700-wireless-charging-pad-fails-to-pr/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/22/lg-gets-official-with-wcp-700-wireless-charging-pad-fails-to-pr/#comments So, there's good news and bad. Naturally, we're going to start with the former. A month after we spotted this character sneaking around at Mobile World Congress, LG has finally taken the (official) wraps off of its incoming WCP-700 Wireless Charging Pad. It's a pretty familiar design -- a slim (6.29- x 3.54- x 0.39-inch) inductive charging pad with a battery of LEDs to let you know the current status of things. We're guessing this guy is designed to work initially with the Verizon-bound Revolution, but given that LG makes no mention of what phones / cases will eventually be compatible, it'll have to remain just that for now. As for the bad news? Well, aside from not knowing what exactly this unit is for (in terms of compatibility), we're also left in the dark when it comes to pricing and a ship date. But hey, at least we've got a trio of high resolution images to gawk at.

Update: Fulton Innovation has just confirmed that LG is using its Qi-compliant eCoupled technology for the charging pad.

Gallery: LG gets official with WCP-700 Wireless Charging Pad

Continue reading LG gets official with WCP-700 Wireless Charging Pad, fails to provide pricing

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>accessorychargechargerchargingctiactia 2011ctia wireless 2011Ctia2011CtiaWireless2011ecoupledFultonfulton innovationFultonInnovationinductiveinductive chargingInductiveChargingLGlg revolutionLgRevolutionlteperipheralqirevolutionverizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessWCP-700wireless chargingWireless Charging PadWirelessChargingWirelessChargingPadTue, 22 Mar 2011 14:33:00 EST<![CDATA[Sprint makes EVO View 4G tablet official: 1.5GHz, WiMAX, 7-inch screen, and a stylus to boot]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/22/sprint-makes-evo-view-4g-tablet-official-1-5ghz-wimax-7-inch/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/22/sprint-makes-evo-view-4g-tablet-official-1-5ghz-wimax-7-inch/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/22/sprint-makes-evo-view-4g-tablet-official-1-5ghz-wimax-7-inch/#comments Sprint has stopped playing coy about one of the worst-leaked devices in recent memory and has at long last made it official. The EVO View 4G is a 7-inch, 1024 x 600 Android tablet with a 1.5GHz processor, 5 megapixel rear- and 1.3 megapixel front-facing camera, a WiMAX radio, and HTC's loving application of Sense for a UI. If all this sounds familiar, it'll be because we're really talking about HTC's Flyer tablet, introduced at last month's MWC, and just like it, the EVO View will also feature the HTC Scribe capacitive stylus. The Evo View 4G will ship with 32GB of storage "this summer." You'll now find the full press release and spec sheet (including a healthy gigabyte of RAM and a 4000mAh battery) after the break, and some preliminary shots below. Full hands-on to come!

Gallery: HTC EVO View first look

Continue reading Sprint makes EVO View 4G tablet official: 1.5GHz, WiMAX, 7-inch screen, and a stylus to boot

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1.5ghz32gb4g5 megapixel5Megapixel7-inchandroidbreaking newsctiactia 2011ctia wireless 2011Ctia2011CtiaWireless2011evoevo viewevo view 4gEvoViewEvoView4gflyerhtchtc evo view 4ghtc flyerhtc senseHtcEvoView4gHtcFlyerHtcSenselaunchofficialqualcommsenseslatesnapdragonsprinttabletviewwimaxTue, 22 Mar 2011 13:55:00 EST<![CDATA[HTC EVO 3D officially announced for Sprint]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/22/htc-evo-3d-officially-announced-for-sprint/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/22/htc-evo-3d-officially-announced-for-sprint/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/22/htc-evo-3d-officially-announced-for-sprint/#comments There's not exactly a lot of surprises left at this point, but Sprint has just officially announced that it will be the exclusive carrier for the brand new HTC EVO 3D. The standout feature here is of course that 4.3-inch, glasses-free 3D display, but the phone is far from just a gimmick -- you'll also get a 1.2GHz dual-core processor, WiMAX connectivity (including mobile hotspot support), dual 5 megapixel cameras with a flash 'round back, a front-facing 1.3 megapixel camera, support for 1080p video playback via the HDMI out (or 720p for 3D content), and Android 2.3 with Sense. Still no word on pricing, but you can look for it to be available sometime this summer.

Update: We just managed to get up close with the phone (behind glass). Check out the gallery below, and stay tuned for a proper hands-on.

Joanna Stern contributed to this report.

Gallery: HTC EVO 3D first look

Continue reading HTC EVO 3D officially announced for Sprint

HTC EVO 3D officially announced for Sprint originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 22 Mar 2011 13:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidbreaking newsctiactia 2011Ctia2011evoevo 3dEvo3dhtchtc evohtc evo 3dHtcEvoHtcEvo3dMSM8660Snapdragonsnapdragon MSM8660SnapdragonMsm8660sprintTue, 22 Mar 2011 13:54:00 EST<![CDATA[Live from Sprint's CTIA event!]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/22/live-from-sprints-ctia-event/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/22/live-from-sprints-ctia-event/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/22/live-from-sprints-ctia-event/#comments And here's the biggie, folks: Sprint's CTIA event today is widely expected to bring the introduction of HTC's first 3D handset, a tablet, and -- if we had to guess -- probably an encore presentation of the Nexus S 4G and the carrier's tie up with Google for tight Google Voice integration. Ready for action? Follow the break!

Continue reading Live from Sprint's CTIA event!

Live from Sprint's CTIA event! originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 22 Mar 2011 13:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ctiactia 2011ctia wireless 2011Ctia2011CtiaWireless2011liveblogsprintTue, 22 Mar 2011 13:20:00 EST<![CDATA[T-Mobile G2x from LG hands-on (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/22/t-mobile-g2x-from-lg-hands-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/22/t-mobile-g2x-from-lg-hands-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/22/t-mobile-g2x-from-lg-hands-on-video/#comments We reported the rumors, we spied it on the show floor at CTIA yesterday, and T-Mobile finally announced it this morning. Well here it is now in the flesh: the G2x from LG. The hardware looks pretty much identical to its sibling, the LG Optimus 2X that we reviewed recently, but instead of featuring a custom UI, the software is plain Froyo (Android 2.2.2). Another major difference is the inclusion of "4G" support, which is missing from the Optimus 2X. Tegra Zone comes pre-installed, along with the usual T-Mobile add-ons like WiFi calling. Overall, the G2x made a very strong first impression, and we're looking forward to getting more in-depth coverage soon. Take a look at our gallery below, and hit the break for our hands-on video.

Update: It turns out the "4G" radio in the G2x is quadband (2100 / 1900 / 1700 / 850MHz) but strangely, it's limited to 14.4Mbps downlink speeds. Apparently, this also applies to the T-Mobile G-Slate. We're reaching out to T-Mobile to check if the G2x radio is HSPA+ or merely just HSPA.

Gallery: T-Mobile G2x from LG hands-on

Continue reading T-Mobile G2x from LG hands-on (video)

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1080pAndroid 2.2Android2.2AWSCTIACTIA 2011CTIA Wireless 2011Ctia2011CtiaWireless2011DLNADTSdual coredual core processorDualCoreDualCoreProcessorFroyoG2xGooglehands-onHDMILGLG G2xLG Optimus 2xLgG2xLgOptimus2xnvidianvidia tegra 2nvidia tegra zoneNvidiaTegra2NvidiaTegraZoneOptimusOptimus 2xOptimus2xT-MobileT-Mobile G2xT-mobileG2xTegra 2tegra zoneTegra2TegraZonevideoTue, 22 Mar 2011 13:03:00 EST<![CDATA[Live from Samsung's CTIA event!]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/22/live-from-samsungs-ctia-event/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/22/live-from-samsungs-ctia-event/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/22/live-from-samsungs-ctia-event/#comments We're in the door for Samsung's CTIA Wireless 2011 press conference, one of two blockbuster events today (the other, of course, being Sprint a little later on). We're expecting both phone and tablet news here, so hang onto your friends, your loved ones, and your computers -- this is going to get interesting. Follow the break!

Continue reading Live from Samsung's CTIA event!

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ctiactia 2011ctia wireless 2011Ctia2011CtiaWireless2011liveblogsamsungTue, 22 Mar 2011 10:53:00 EST<![CDATA[Live from CTIA's day one keynote with FCC chairman Julius Genachowski]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/22/live-from-ctias-day-one-keynote-with-fcc-chairman-julius-genach/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/22/live-from-ctias-day-one-keynote-with-fcc-chairman-julius-genach/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/22/live-from-ctias-day-one-keynote-with-fcc-chairman-julius-genach/#comments We're seated in the auditorium for CTIA Wireless 2011's first keynote session, featuring FCC chairman Julius Genachowski -- who's frequented CTIAs in years past -- along with the bosses of Verizon Wireless, AT&T Mobility, and Sprint. Needless to say, these are a bunch of heavy hitters about to take the stage... and we're curious whether they'll be saying a peep about AT&T's planned acquisition of T-Mobile USA. Tune in after the break!

Continue reading Live from CTIA's day one keynote with FCC chairman Julius Genachowski

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3d3d smartphone3dSmartphone4.3-inch4g4g tablet4gTablet7-inchandroidandroid 2.2Android2.2breaking newsctiactia 2011ctia wireless 2011Ctia2011CtiaWireless2011evo 3devo view 4gEvo3dEvoView4gfroyohtchtc evo 3dhtc senseHtcEvo3dHtcSenseleakprematuresensespottedsprintsprint evo 3dSprintEvo3dtabletwimaxTue, 22 Mar 2011 03:05:00 EST<![CDATA[T-Mobile Sidekick 4G by Samsung priced at $99.99 with a two-year contract, we go hands-on]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/22/t-mobile-sidekick-4g-by-samsung-priced-at-99-with-a-two-year-co/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/22/t-mobile-sidekick-4g-by-samsung-priced-at-99-with-a-two-year-co/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/22/t-mobile-sidekick-4g-by-samsung-priced-at-99-with-a-two-year-co/#comments Ready for some serious Sidekick 4G news? We thought so. First up, we've finally got the official pricing details from T-Mobile. That's right, come this spring the revived Sidekick will be hitting the likely-to-be-acquired carrier for $99.99 after a $50 mail-in-rebate and two-year contract with unlimited data -- those that opt for the two-year contract but go with a lower-end data plan will have to pay $149.99 for the Android 2.2 handset. Sure, the pricing doesn't sound all that shabby, but how's the actual phone? There was no stopping us from getting our hands all over the first ever touchscreen-equipped Sidekick here at CTIA Wireless -- hit the break for our impressions and a hands-on video.

Gallery: T-Mobile Sidekick 4G hands-on

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T-Mobile Sidekick 4G by Samsung priced at $99.99 with a two-year contract, we go hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 22 Mar 2011 01:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>4gandroidandroid 2.2Android2.2CTIACTIA 2011ctia wireless 2011Ctia2011CtiaWireless2011froyohands-onkeyboardsidekicksidekick 4gSidekick4gT-Mobilet-mobile sidekick 4gT-mobileSidekick4gvideoTue, 22 Mar 2011 01:54:00 EST<![CDATA[T-Mobile's LG G-Slate priced at $529.99 with a two-year contract]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/22/t-mobile-g-slate-priced-at-529-99-with-a-two-year-contract/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/22/t-mobile-g-slate-priced-at-529-99-with-a-two-year-contract/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/22/t-mobile-g-slate-priced-at-529-99-with-a-two-year-contract/#comments
Well, here ya go! T-Mobile has finally decided to come clean with the pricing on its 8.9-inch, 3D-capable LG G-Slate, and well, it isn't cheap. The Honeycomb, Tegra 2-powered tablet will set you back $529.99 after a $100 mail-in-rebate and that's only if you agree to a two-year contract. Of course, this thing can record 3D video, connect to T-Mobile's "4G" HSPA+ network, and output 1080p video, but that still seems like quite a bit of money when you consider you're also locked into paying at least $20 in data every month. Ready to grace us with the WiFi version, LG? Hit the break for the short press statement.

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T-Mobile's LG G-Slate priced at $529.99 with a two-year contract originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 22 Mar 2011 00:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid 3.0Android3.0breaking newsCTIACTIA 2011ctia wireless 2011Ctia2011CtiaWireless2011dual-coreg-slatehoneycomblglg g-slateLgG-slatepricepricedpricingslateT-MobileT-Mobile G-SlateT-mobileG-slatetablettegra 2Tegra2Tue, 22 Mar 2011 00:50:00 EST<![CDATA[LG's T-Mobile G2x announced, available 'later this spring' (update: preloaded with Tegra Zone)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/22/lgs-t-mobile-g2x-announced-available-later-this-spring/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/22/lgs-t-mobile-g2x-announced-available-later-this-spring/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/22/lgs-t-mobile-g2x-announced-available-later-this-spring/#comments Why, hello there. Shortly after our sneak peek on the CTIA show floor, T-Mobile lifted its magenta curtain and announced the G2x, aka LG Optimus 2X elsewhere around the world. Despite the lack of LG's custom UI (which will no doubt be welcomed by Android purists), this 4G stock Froyo device will come preloaded with goodies like Qik, Need for Speed Shift HD, T-Mobile TV, and DTS Ultra Mobile sound enhancer. Specific prices and dates have yet to be revealed, but we now have confirmation that the G2x will be "available nationwide later this spring," so the previously rumored April 20th launch might still be on track. Full press release after the break.

Update: Our friends over at NVIDIA also informed us that the G2x will be the first phone to be shipped with Tegra Zone preloaded. Makes sense considering this is yet another of those delicious dual-core Tegra 2 devices that are flooding the market these days.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>4gandroidandroid 2.2Android2.2announcecellphoneCTIACTIA 2011ctia wireless 2011Ctia2011CtiaWireless2011g2xlaunchlgmobile phoneMobilePhonenvidianvidia tegra 2NvidiaTegra2phonesmartphonet-mobilet-mobile g2xt-mobile tvT-mobileG2xT-mobileTvtegra 2Tegra ZoneTegra2TegraZoneTue, 22 Mar 2011 00:38:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony Ericsson Xperia Play for Verizon hands-on (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/21/sony-ericsson-xperia-play-for-verizon-hands-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/21/sony-ericsson-xperia-play-for-verizon-hands-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/21/sony-ericsson-xperia-play-for-verizon-hands-on-video/#comments Well, we knew it was coming, and tonight at CTIA we finally got our dirty little hands on Sony Ericsson's Xperia Play for Verizon. It's pretty much what we expected: an Xperia Play that's lacking a SIM slot but displaying a couple of Verizon tattoos logos. The front-facing camera is still on the menu, along with a tasty serving of Gingerbread -- Android 2.3.2, to be exact. Strangely, the custom skin we saw during our hands-on at MWC was nowhere to be found on Verizon's model, being replaced instead by what appears to be the stock Gingerbread UI with some Sony Ericsson wallpapers and widgets. The Xperia Play app was on full display on the demo phones, which came preloaded with Ashphalt 6, Bruce Lee, Crash Bandicoot, Star Battalion, Madden '11, and The Sims 3. Take a peek at our gallery below, and poke your way past the break for our hands-on video.

Gallery: Sony Ericsson Xperia Play for Verizon hands-on

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Sony Ericsson Xperia Play for Verizon hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 21 Mar 2011 23:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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You didn't have any doubt that Samsung was going to bring its new Galaxy Tab 8.9 to CTIA, did you? Well, this thing is definitely coming very soon. We snuck onto the show floor this afternoon, and while we didn't find the actual tablet, there was a serious amount of Galaxy Tab 8.9 signage. We couldn't get a close look at the placards, but the guys at PocketNow had better luck. Not only does the 8.9-inch display have a 1280x800-resolution, but the tablet itself is said to be incredibly thin -- it measures just .33-inches thick and weighs 1.03 pounds. It also looks like the 8.9 will be the first Honeycomb tablet with some noticeable interface customizations -- one of the signs showed a new "Live Panel" and a "Mini App" tray. All that certainly makes this one a bit more interesting -- we're assuming we will be hearing all the official details at Samsung's press conference tomorrow, so stay tuned!

Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 specs and Honeycomb UI tweaks leak out before its official launch originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 21 Mar 2011 18:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>CTIACTIA 2011ctia wireless 2011Ctia2011CtiaWireless2011galaxy tabgalaxy tab 8.9GalaxyTabGalaxyTab8.9samsungtablettabletsMon, 21 Mar 2011 18:23:00 EST<![CDATA[Nokia Astound for T-Mobile coming April 6th for $80 (hands-on with video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/21/nokia-astound-for-t-mobile-coming-april-6th-for-80-hands-on-wi/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/21/nokia-astound-for-t-mobile-coming-april-6th-for-80-hands-on-wi/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/21/nokia-astound-for-t-mobile-coming-april-6th-for-80-hands-on-wi/#comments Want to know where those next 150 million Symbian devices that Nokia wants to sell are going to come from? Well, here's a little sliver of your answer. We've just swung by Nokia's swank dinner event well outside CTIA's convention center grounds in Orlando tonight to check out the official introduction of the rumored Astound for T-Mobile. Make no mistake -- this is a straight-up C7 in every sense of the word, featuring the same 3.5-inch AMOLED display, 8 megapixel camera, and 720p capture as the original announced last year atop Symbian^3 -- so the only real differences are the T-Mobile branding (or should that be AT&T branding?) tastefully featured along the bottom chin and a slight platform bump to Symbian^3.1, which we're told features "some, but not all" of the PR2.0 update's features like portrait QWERTY support and a refreshed browser. Interestingly, the carrier will be offering WiFi calling on this one -- just as it did on the E73 Mode -- and you'll be able to do unrestricted video calling over Qik thanks to the front-facing cam. Look for it to launch on April 6th for $79.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate on contract (and pre-orders start tomorrow). Follow the break for our hands-on video and Nokia's press release.

Gallery: Nokia Astound press shots


Gallery: Nokia Astound hands-on

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Nokia Astound for T-Mobile coming April 6th for $80 (hands-on with video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 21 Mar 2011 18:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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