Engadget RSS Feed http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2013 AOL Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/ <![CDATA[Engadget's back to school guide 2012: smartphones]]> http://www.engadget.com/2012/08/06/back-to-school-guide-smartphones/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2012/08/06/back-to-school-guide-smartphones/ http://www.engadget.com/2012/08/06/back-to-school-guide-smartphones/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Welcome to Engadget's back to school guide! The end of summer vacation isn't nearly as much fun as the weeks that come before, but a chance to update your tech tools likely helps to ease the pain. Today, we're tapping away on our brand-new smartphones -- and you can head to the back to school hub to see the rest of the product guides as they're added throughout the month. Be sure to keep checking back -- at the end of August we'll be giving away a ton of the gear featured in our guides -- you can hit up the hub page right here!

Engadget's back to school guide 2012 smartphones

It's a good time to be a student. Last year, there were some solid picks, but it was still very clear that those willing to scrimp and save a little longer had a much better experience. This year, it's a people's revolution. Thanks to cutthroat competition, there are some exceptional phones out there, even for those of you hoping to avoid eating ramen noodles for a month. Software has taken a leap forward too, with many phones now offering a vital way to remember when that term paper is due... or to procrastinate at the pub. We have nine choices of phones in our shortlist, spread out across three categories to serve everyone from the I-just-need-a-phone freshman to the overloaded doctoral candidate. While you're eying the selection, don't forget to enter our giveaway and potentially ease the burden -- who knows, you may get a phone you want rather than the one dictated by your student loan.

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It's hard to underestimate the value of brand loyalty. Just ask Verizon Wireless. It's with satisfied Incredible and Incredible 2 owners in mind that the carrier is promoting the Droid Incredible 4G LTE, a 4-inch, $149 device that -- as you may have guessed -- rides along VZW's fast LTE network.

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Interestingly, the Incredible 4G LTE is landing at a time when many consumers might have preferred, say, the HTC One X. In fact, though, Verizon's decision to instead update the Incredible (also made by HTC) introduces a rather enviable proposition to Verizon customers. Remember that in a short matter of time, the Samsung Galaxy S III will soon make its debut at Verizon, at which point, it's expected to become the network's premiere smartphone. Still, its large size will deter many shoppers, and when viewed through this lens, the Droid Incredible 4G LTE begins to make sense. Put simply, it's a compact handset that stands as the antithesis to the assumption that size equals power. While the handset doesn't quite approach the capabilities or elegance of the One X (or the One S, for that matter), the latest Incredible is a worthy successor and deserves consideration as your next smartphone -- regardless of your current provider. Read on to learn why.

Gallery: HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE review

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]]> androidandroid 4.0Android4.0Droid IncredibleDroid Incredible 4G LTEDroidIncredibleDroidIncredible4gLtegooglehtchtc droid incredible 4g lteHtcDroidIncredible4gLteIce Cream SandwichIceCreamSandwichIncredibleIncredible 4G LTEIncredible4gLtemobilepostcrossqualcommqualcomm snapdragon s4QualcommSnapdragonS4reviewsense 4Sense4smartphonesmartphonessnapdragon s4SnapdragonS4verizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessvideo Fri, 06 Jul 2012 16:31:00 -0400 21|20270638 <![CDATA[PSA: HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE lands in Verizon stores, gets us tongue-tied]]> http://www.engadget.com/2012/07/05/psa-htc-droid-incredible-4g-lte-lands-in-verizon-stores/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2012/07/05/psa-htc-droid-incredible-4g-lte-lands-in-verizon-stores/ http://www.engadget.com/2012/07/05/psa-htc-droid-incredible-4g-lte-lands-in-verizon-stores/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments PSA HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE lands in Verizon stores, gets us tonguetied

If you're willing to embrace its mouthful of a name, the HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE has at last reached shops. The sequel to one of Verizon's most enduring brands will, as promised, set you back $150 on contract once you've taken advantage of that $50 rebate. Its name already reinforces what's new in data speeds, but if the heat of summer has left your memory hazy about everything else, just remember that it's the closest the carrier will get in the near future to having a One series phone. The most incredible of Droids has a Snapdragon S4, 960 x 540 screen, 8-megapixel camera and Sense 4.0 like the One S over at T-Mobile. What's lost in the lower 1.2GHz clock speed and dropping the speedy ImageSense chip is gained through a more pleasing Super LCD, a removable battery and a micro-SD slot. Sound off on any initial impressions of your own purchases in the comments, and hit the store link below to buy one if the upcoming Verizon Galaxy S III just leaves you feeling cold.

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]]> androidandroid 4.0android 4.0 ice cream sandwichAndroid4.0Android4.0IceCreamSandwichcellphonecellphonesdroiddroid incredibledroid incredible 4g lteDroidIncredibleDroidIncredible4gLtegoogle androidGoogleAndroidhtchtc droid incredible 4g ltehtc senseHTC Sense 4.0HtcDroidIncredible4gLteHtcSenseHtcSense4.0Ice Cream SandwichIceCreamSandwichimagesenseminipostmobilepostcrossmobilepostminiqualcommqualcomm snapdragonqualcomm snapdragon s4QualcommSnapdragonQualcommSnapdragonS4sensesense 4.0sense uiSense4.0SenseUismartphonesmartphonessnapdragonsnapdragon s4SnapdragonS4 Thu, 05 Jul 2012 15:53:00 -0400 21|20272430 <![CDATA[HTC teases something 'Incredible' for the US in July, we think a 4G LTE Droid might fit the bill]]> http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/29/htc-teases-something-incredible-for-the-us-in-july/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/29/htc-teases-something-incredible-for-the-us-in-july/ http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/29/htc-teases-something-incredible-for-the-us-in-july/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE

HTC has been leaving Verizon subscribers hanging on just when they would get the Droid Incredible 4G LTE ever since we saw it in New Orleans last month. The company just dropped a not-so-subtle hint that the wait is about to come to an end -- a Twitter update from HTC's US branch is promising some "special fun" coming to us next week that will be "incredible," which we're pretty sure doesn't involve refurb sales of the 2010 original. While the clue is still a bit cryptic, it lines up with internal documents pointing to a July 5th release. We'd advise against partying too hard on Independence Day if you want to line up early for Big Red's adaptation of the HTC One line.

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]]> androidandroid 4.0android 4.0 ice cream sandwichAndroid4.0Android4.0IceCreamSandwichdroiddroid incredibledroid incredible 4g lteDroidIncredibleDroidIncredible4gLtegoogle androidGoogleAndroidhtchtc droid incrediblehtc droid incredible 4g ltehtc one sHtcDroidIncredibleHtcDroidIncredible4gLteHtcOneSIce Cream SandwichIceCreamSandwichmobilepostcrossone sOneSverizon Fri, 29 Jun 2012 20:08:00 -0400 21|20269555 <![CDATA[HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE may hit Verizon on July 5th]]> http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/25/htc-droid-incredible-4g-lte-july-5th/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/25/htc-droid-incredible-4g-lte-july-5th/ http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/25/htc-droid-incredible-4g-lte-july-5th/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE may hit Verizon on July 5th

The bad news: if you've been hoping to grab a Droid Incredible 4G LTE so you can show it off to your friends at your local July 4th extravaganza, you're out of luck. The good news: you might be able to cheer up from your post-holiday depression the very next day. According to internal employee docs captured by Droid-Life, we should expect Verizon's first Sense 4 device to arrive at stores on July 5th for $200 with a two-year contract. As always, pricing and availability are never set in stone; after all, internal employee docs gave us false hope that the Motorola Droid 4 would show up several weeks before it actually launched, but that was likely a result of Verizon pulling the launch at the last minute. Provided Big Red doesn't change its mind (or other snafus throw a wrench into the process), we won't be disappointed this time around.

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]]> 4gandroidandroid 4.0Android4.0availabilitydroid incredibledroid incredible 4g lteDroidIncredibleDroidIncredible4gLtegooglehtchtc droid incredible 4g ltehtc sensehtc sense 4HtcDroidIncredible4gLteHtcSenseHtcSense4ice cream sandwichIceCreamSandwichicslaunchltelte band 13LteBand13minipostmobilepostcrossmobilepostminipricingsense 4sense uiSense4SenseUiverizonvzw Mon, 25 Jun 2012 11:22:00 -0400 21|20265440 <![CDATA[Refresh Roundup: week of June 18th, 2012]]> http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/24/refresh-roundup-week-of-june-18th-2012/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/24/refresh-roundup-week-of-june-18th-2012/ http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/24/refresh-roundup-week-of-june-18th-2012/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Refresh Roundup week of June 18th, 2012

Your smartphone and / or tablet is just begging for an update. 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 we could find during 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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]]> 808 pureview808Pureviewandroidandroid 4.0Android4.0archosarchos g9ArchosG9asusasus transformer padAsusTransformerPaddroid incredibleDroidIncredibleg9galaxy s ii ltegalaxy s iiiGalaxySIiiGalaxySIiLtegooglehtchtc droid incrediblehtc rezoundHtcDroidIncredibleHtcRezoundice cream sandwichIceCreamSandwichlglg optimus 7LgOptimus7lumia 710lumia 800lumia 900Lumia710Lumia800Lumia900minipostmobilepostcrossnokianokia 808 pureviewnokia lumia 710nokia lumia 800Nokia808PureviewNokiaLumia710NokiaLumia800optimus 7Optimus7refresh roundupRefreshRounduprezoundrogersrrsamsungsamsung galaxy s ii ltesamsung galaxy s iiiSamsungGalaxySIiiSamsungGalaxySIiLtesmartphonesmartphonestablettabletstf300thrivetoshibatoshiba thriveToshibaThrivetransformer padTransformerPadupdateupdatesverizonverizon wirelessVerizonWireless Sun, 24 Jun 2012 20:58:00 -0400 21|20265092 <![CDATA[CTIA 2012: a look back at our favorite devices]]> http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/10/ctia-2012-a-look-back-at-our-favorite-devices/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/10/ctia-2012-a-look-back-at-our-favorite-devices/ http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/10/ctia-2012-a-look-back-at-our-favorite-devices/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Image

CTIA 2012 is wrapping up and we thought we'd spend a few minutes reminiscing about some of the more interesting devices we had a chance to see for the first time or that were launched here. Unfortunately for us -- and thereby for you, too -- the show lacked the bite we've seen at previous events, in fact it barely registered a nibble. We did catch up with five products we'd like to highlight so follow on after the break for our recap.

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]]> ATTbarcodectia 2012ctia wireless 2012Ctia2012ctiawireless 2012Ctiawireless2012Disco2DroidDroid IncredibleDroidIncrediblee booke booksE Inke readere readerse-booke-bookse-readere-readersEInkFocusFocus 2Focus2GeodeHTC DroidHTC Droid IncredibleHTC Droid Incredible 4G LTEHtcDroidHtcDroidIncredibleHtcDroidIncredible4gLteHuaweiHuawei MediaPad 10HuaweiMediapad10iCacheImageSupertoothIncredibleLTEMediaPadmobilepostcrossround upround-upRoundUpSamsungSamsung Focus 2SamsungFocus2 Thu, 10 May 2012 15:10:00 -0400 21|20235060 <![CDATA[Unknown HTC phone running ICS pops up, looks Incredible]]> http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/10/unknown-htc-phone-running-ics-pops-up-looks-incredible/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/10/unknown-htc-phone-running-ics-pops-up-looks-incredible/ http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/10/unknown-htc-phone-running-ics-pops-up-looks-incredible/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments What's this we have here? Well, clearly it's an HTC phone, but it looks different to what we've seen before. If the pictures are to be believed, we're looking at an Android 4.0 device with HTC's Sense 4.0 on top. There's LTE on board, and what looks like Verizon's splash-screen, meaning there's every reason to believe this is destined for the US. The rest of the specs suggest it's packing a dual-core 1.2 GHz Snapdragon processor, backed up by 1GB of RAM, Beats Audio and an 8-megapixel shooter. Given that the Rezound already purrs along on a 1.5GHz chip and that embossed backing looks oh-so familiar, it doesn't seem out of line to wager this is the next-gen Incredible with a bump in clock speed. What also catches our eye is the inclusion of hardware buttons, leaving open the possibility that this might just be a prototype after all. We're too not hopeful we'll learn much more before MWC, but we'll keep our eyes on the trail all the same.

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]]> android 4.0Android4.0beatsbeats audioBeatsAudiodroiddroid incredibleDroidIncrediblehandsethtchtc prototypehtc senseHtcPrototypeHtcSenseICSincredibleLTEmobilepostcrossprototypesnapdragonverizon Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:17:00 -0500 21|20169045 <![CDATA[Months after Gingerbread's arrival, HTC Sense remains fussy, users can't get no satisfaction]]> http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/18/bugs-with-htc-sense-and-gingerbread/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/18/bugs-with-htc-sense-and-gingerbread/ http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/18/bugs-with-htc-sense-and-gingerbread/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Many HTC Sense users have experienced less than ideal conditions ever since their upgrade to Gingerbread. In an issue that's likely tied to the operating system's new memory management techniques, we've seen the launcher sporadically restart upon return to the home screen, and in rarer cases, cause Sense to revert entirely to its factory settings. While the glitch is hardly new, it's rather well documented and the longstanding nature demands a proper (and expedient) update from HTC. Until that moment comes, we've included a few tips to help affected users get through the day.

First, the most straightforward solution involves using an alternate launcher, such as ADW, Go or LauncherPro. If you want to keep Sense and its goodies, you can try to keep widget use to a minimum, but if you're willing to gain root access, the command "echo ro.HOME_APP_ADJ=1 >/data/local.prop" has also proven successful at holding Sense in memory. Of course, dropping Sense entirely and replacing it with an AOSP ROM is another solution. Regardless of which route you choose, we hope you'll sound off in the comments and join us in the call for an update.

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]]> androidandroid 2.3Android2.3bugbugsdroid incredibledroid incredible 2DroidIncredibleDroidIncredible2evo 3devo 4gevo shift 4gEvo3dEvo4gEvoShift4ggingerbreadhtchtc senseHtcSenseincredibleincredible 2Incredible2launchermobilepostminisensationsensation 4gSensation4gsensesmartphonesmartphones Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:52:00 -0500 21|20150754 <![CDATA[IRL: Nike+, UTStarcom PPC-6700 and the Droid Incredible]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/08/irl-nike-utstarcom-ppc-6700-and-the-droid-incredible/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/08/irl-nike-utstarcom-ppc-6700-and-the-droid-incredible/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/08/irl-nike-utstarcom-ppc-6700-and-the-droid-incredible/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Welcome to IRL, an ongoing feature where we talk about the gadgets, apps and toys we're using in real life and take a second look at products that already got the formal review treatment.

We have an inside joke among the Engadget staff: one of these days, we say, we'll publish IRL: The Luddite Edition. It's not that we go home to bunny-ear TVs and VCRs, though for a group of journalists trained to calculate pixels per Super AMOLED inch, we're awfully set in our ways. That, and there's nothing like brainstorming IRL ideas to make a grizzled tech editor feel a little nostalgic. That's the place Darren was in when he dug up his PPC-6700 from '06 -- and Lydia, too, who thinks about ditching Nike+, but won't. As for Billy, he's not wistful; just biding his time until he can replace his Incredible with something he really wants. So how good is good enough for a bunch of tech writers? Meet us past the break to find out.

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]]> billy steeleBillySteeledarren murphDarrenMurphDroiddroid incredibleDroidIncredibleengadgetIRLHTChtc incredibleHtcIncredibleIRLLydia LeavittLydiaLeavittnike plusNikePlusppc-6700UTStarcomUTStarcom PPC-6700UtstarcomPpc-6700Verizon WirelessVerizonWireless Thu, 08 Dec 2011 14:45:00 -0500 21|20123056 <![CDATA[Red Incredible 2 to hit Verizon on November 24th?]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/19/red-incredible-2-to-hit-verizon-on-november-24th/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/19/red-incredible-2-to-hit-verizon-on-november-24th/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/19/red-incredible-2-to-hit-verizon-on-november-24th/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Did you avoid the black original and the white redux of the Droid Incredible 2, because you wanted something just a little bit more spicy? Well, your patience may be rewarded as those dead-set on avoiding those colorless handsets may have another option come November 24th. That's when, per Droid Life, a red-hot edition of the existing incroyable goes on sale. Besides outwardly showing your affinity for Big Red, the third variant of Verizon's Incredible S will likely carry the same specs and price tag as the original. Either way, it won't be long until we'll find out for sure, but until then, reacquaint yourself with the Incredible 2's innards at the source link below.

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]]> androiddroid incredibledroid incredible 2DroidIncredibleDroidIncredible2htchtc droid incredible 2htc incredible 2HtcDroidIncredible2HtcIncredible2incredible 2Incredible2mobilepostminired droid incredible 2red incredible 2RedDroidIncredible2RedIncredible2smartphoneverizon Sat, 19 Nov 2011 03:08:00 -0500 21|20110359 <![CDATA[How would you change HTC's Droid Incredible 2?]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/25/how-would-you-change-htcs-droid-incredible-2/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/25/how-would-you-change-htcs-droid-incredible-2/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/25/how-would-you-change-htcs-droid-incredible-2/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments It's borderline crazy to think that we posed this very question about the original Droid Incredible in June of 2010, yet here we are again. Same question, different day, and (mostly) different phone. Verizon Wireless has been pumping out Android devices like it's its job -- and really, it sort of is -- and HTC's DI2 is certainly one of the more polarizing options. Loaded with Sense and plenty of VZW "extras," we're anxious to see if the things that bothered us also bothered you. Is the screen size adequate? Are you still better off with Sense than without? Would you change the form factor or software in any way for the inevitable third iteration? Holler in comments below -- we're all ears.

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]]> droid incredibledroid incredible 2DroidIncredibleDroidIncredible2how would you changeHowWouldYouChangehtchtc senseHtcSenseHWYCincrediblemobilepostcrosssenseverizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessvzw Sun, 25 Sep 2011 22:32:00 -0400 21|20050078 <![CDATA[Refresh Roundup: week of August 29, 2011]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/04/refresh-roundup-week-of-august-29-2011/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/04/refresh-roundup-week-of-august-29-2011/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/04/refresh-roundup-week-of-august-29-2011/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments 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!

Official Android updates
  • The biggest update we saw this week was a widespread push of Android 2.3.3 to the Motorola Droid 2. This one is done OTA, so simply go into your settings menu and check for updates to see if it's there. (thanks to everyone who sent this in)
  • While we saw a rollout of Android 2.3 to a select few LG Optimus Ones in June, we're hearing reports that the update's now getting pushed out again to a few more regions. This refresh must be done manually through LG's updater tool, so you'll definitely want to check to see if your phone is one of the lucky recipients. [via PocketNow]
  • US Cellular took to its Facebook Page to let customers know it's working on revamping the Samsung Mesmerize to Gingerbread at some point, though no official date or timeframe was given aside from "as soon as possible." [via AndroidCentral]
  • HTC announced the arrival of Android 2.3 for the Thunderbolt and Droid Incredible this month, via its Facebook page. [via AndroidCommunity]
  • In fact, some users have already reported getting Gingerbread for the Incredible, and we suspect the rollout will be complete no later than the end of the month, to fulfill the company's promise. [via Phandroid]
  • Gingerbread is in the plans for the Motorola Milestone 2, and according to the company the refresh will begin rolling out in early Q4. [via MyDailyGadget]
  • The Samsung LC11 LTE mobile hotspot is getting a new build, EF07, that appears to improve its handling of multiple devices and congested WiFi locations. It also adds security patches and new protocols. [via Verizon]
  • An update for the Droid 3 was apparently available to soak testers and leaked online, but was pulled from Motorola servers shortly thereafter. It appears to add video chat support in GTalk and adds a new radio that's supposed to save battery life. The via link still has the update available for anyone interested. [via Droid-Life]
Unofficial Android updates / custom ROMs / misc hackery
  • The root method used on most Motorola Android devices has been employed to root the Droid Bionic before it's even been released. [via Droid-Life]
  • LG has released the kernel source for its Gingerbread build of the Optimus S. [via AndroidCentral]
  • The HTC Dev site expanded its support for the bootloader unlock tool this week, now encompassing all versions of the Sensation -- including T-Mobile's. [via AndroidCentral]
Other platforms
  • SPB Shell 3.0 is now available for Symbian^3 devices. It brings a fresh 3D-style UI to the OS, and can be yours for $15. [via IntoMobile]
Updates already covered this week

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]]> 4gandroidandroid 2.3android 2.3.3android 2.3.6Android2.3Android2.3.3Android2.3.6bionicbootloaderdroiddroid 2droid 3droid bionicdroid incredibleDroid2Droid3DroidBionicDroidIncrediblefirmwarefirmware updatesFirmwareUpdatesflyergingerbreadgooglehoneycombhphp touchpadHpTouchpadhtc droid incrediblehtc flyerhtc sensationhtc sensation 4ghtc thunderboltHtcDroidIncredibleHtcFlyerHtcSensationHtcSensation4gHtcThunderboltkernelkernel sourceKernelSourcelglg optimuslg optimus onelg optimus sLgOptimusLgOptimusOneLgOptimusSltemesmerizemilestone 2Milestone2mobile hotspotMobileHotspotmobilepostminimotorolamotorola droid 2motorola droid 3motorola droid bionicmotorola milestone 2MotorolaDroid2MotorolaDroid3MotorolaDroidBionicMotorolaMilestone2nexus sNexusSoptimus oneoptimus sOptimusOneOptimusSrefreshrefresh roundupRefreshRoundupromrootrounduprrsamsungsamsung lc11samsung mesmerizesamsung nexus sSamsungLc11SamsungMesmerizeSamsungNexusSsensationsoftwaresoftware updatesSoftwareUpdatesspbspb shellspb shell 3.0SpbShellSpbShell3.0sprintsymbian 3Symbian3t-mobiletouchpadunlocked bootloaderUnlockedBootloaderupdatesus cellularUsCellularverizon Sun, 04 Sep 2011 10:03:00 -0400 21|20033222 <![CDATA[Refresh Roundup: week of August 15, 2011]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/21/refresh-roundup-week-of-august-15-2011/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/21/refresh-roundup-week-of-august-15-2011/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/21/refresh-roundup-week-of-august-15-2011/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments 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!

Official Android updates
  • The HTC EVO 3D is now ready for a maintenance fix called 2.08.651.2, which offers some nice improvements like allowing more Sprint bloatware to be uninstallable by the user, contact transfer via bluetooth, fixes for the lock screen occasionally freezing, and GPS enhancements. This update is available through a manual install. [via SprintFeed]
  • Speaking of the HTC EVO 3D, the bootloader unlock tool is now ready for your enjoyment on the company's fancy new dev site.
  • Android 2.3.4 is finally rolling out on T-Mobile's HTC Sensation 4G, and all users should receive the OTA update by the end of September at the latest. Aside from the standard 2.3.4 enhancements, Sensation 4G owners can also expect better battery life, additional software stability, extra touchscreen responsiveness, and improved "device reboots." Curiously, the refresh also promises better screen and photo resolution. All in all, this is the kind of firmware boost we love to see. (Thanks, Anonymous) [via TmoNews]
  • If you're using a Samsung Fascinate 3G on Telus, you'll be interested to know that you may now have Gingerbread bestowed upon your device. It'll involve a manual install using Samsung Kies, so go to the website to get all the instructions. [via MobileSyrup]
  • The five people enjoying their Motorola Flipside can finally be treated to Android 2.2. Yes, that's Froyo. Go here to get the update manually. [via AndroidCentral]
  • Some Motorola Droid X users complained about bugs after its bump up to Gingerbread, which should be resolved by installing version 4.5.602. It's a simple maintenance fix that throws in a couple additional enhancements at the same time. [via AndroidCentral]
  • HTC Droid Incredible is inching closer to getting upgraded to Android 2.3.4, according to the support page Verizon recently set up on its site. [via Droid-Life]
  • In time for today's launch, Samsung has released the source code for the Conquer 4G. Devs, head here to download it -- you'll know what to do after that. [via Android Police]
  • For everyone who chooses to get the Conquer 4G, it's supposedly set to receive a device security enhancement today as well, according to some leaked screenshots. [via SprintFeed]
Unofficial Android updates/custom ROMs/misc hackery
  • This was fast -- the same bug fix update for the Droid X that we mentioned above has already been rooted. Go to the via for the full details on how to get it. As always, diving into these types of processes are more advanced, and you should follow the instructions to the letter. [via Droid-Life]
  • The MIUI custom ROM is starting to gain a lot of momentum in the Android community, and if you're interested in checking it out on your device without going through the hassle of installing the full version (let alone rooting your phone or buying a MIUI-supported phone), an XDA developer has created a clone of the MIUI launcher and has made an APK available for your downloading pleasure. The via has a large screenshot gallery to check out. [via AddictiveTips]
  • We've seen a lot of leaked Gingerbread ROMs surface for the HTC Thunderbolt, but this time an "official" update has made its ways to the Android dev world. It's been told that this is not yet the final build, so it's bound to get even better with time. Still, the impatient users may want to get this as soon as possible. [via RootzWiki and AndroidCentral]
  • Another build of Gingerbread, EH06, has leaked for the Samsung Epic 4G. [via AndroidCentral]
  • The HTC EVO 4G update to Android 2.3 can now be rooted, courtesy of Revolutionary. [via AndroidCentral]

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]]> 4gandroidandroid 2.2android 2.3.3android 2.3.4Android2.2Android2.3.3Android2.3.4attcloneconquer 4gConquer4gcustom ROMcustom romsCustomRomCustomRomsdroiddroid incredibledroid xDroidIncredibleDroidXeh06epicepic 4gEpic4gevoevo 3devo 4gEvo3dEvo4gfascinate 3gFascinate3gfirmwarefirmware updateFirmwareUpdateflipsidefroyogingerbreadhtchtc evohtc evo 3dhtc evo 4ghtc incrediblehtc sensation 4ghtc thunderboltHtcEvoHtcEvo3dHtcEvo4gHtcIncredibleHtcSensation4gHtcThunderboltkiesmanual updateManualUpdatemiuimiui launcherMiuiLaunchermobilemobilepostminimotorolamotorola droid xmotorola flipsideMotorolaDroidXMotorolaFlipsideotaota updateOtaUpdaterefreshrefresh roundupRefreshRoundupROMrounduprrsamsungsamsung conquer 4gsamsung epic 4gsamsung fascinate 3gsamsung kiesSamsungConquer4gSamsungEpic4gSamsungFascinate3gSamsungKiessensationsensation 4gSensation4gsoftware updateSoftwareUpdatesourcesource codeSourceCodesprintsprint conquer 4gSprintConquer4gt-mobiletelusthunderboltunlocked bootloadersUnlockedBootloadersupdateupdatesverizonxda Sun, 21 Aug 2011 15:29:00 -0400 21|20017156 <![CDATA[White Droid Incredible 2 takes Best Buy shelves by snowy storm]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/18/white-droid-incredible-2-takes-best-buy-shelves-by-snowy-storm/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/18/white-droid-incredible-2-takes-best-buy-shelves-by-snowy-storm/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/18/white-droid-incredible-2-takes-best-buy-shelves-by-snowy-storm/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments
Best Buy is clearing shelf space for the new kid in town: the white HTC Droid Incredible 2. Starting August 21st, fans will be able to cop the pearly white phone for $149.99 with a two-year Verizon plan. Like the original, this version comes with Android 2.2, a 4-inch WVGA touch screen, 8.0 megapixel camera with dual-LED flash, 1.3MP front-facing camera and WiFi mobile hotspot support -- all with a snazzy new paint job.

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]]> androidandroid 2.2Android2.2best buybest buy mobileBestBuyBestBuyMobiledroiddroid incredibledroid incredible 2DroidIncredibleDroidIncredible2htcmobilepostminismartphonestag whiteTagWhiteverizonwhite droidwhite droid 2 incredibleWhiteDroidWhiteDroid2Incredible Thu, 18 Aug 2011 23:58:00 -0400 21|20021375 <![CDATA[HTC Droid Incredible 2 lightens up with new silver wardrobe]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/02/htc-droid-incredible-2-lightens-up-with-new-silver--wardrobe/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/02/htc-droid-incredible-2-lightens-up-with-new-silver--wardrobe/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/02/htc-droid-incredible-2-lightens-up-with-new-silver--wardrobe/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Tired of your ho-hum black original HTC Droid Incredible? Thinking of trading up for a shiny new Gingerbread model? Well, this may influence your decision a bit. Pocketnow is reporting that Verizon will soon be offering a new silver version of the HTC Droid Incredible 2 (Incredible S) to be sold alongside the original black edition. Keeping suit with many other lighter phones we've seen these days, the company chose a pretty standard two-tone design and will keep the same specs as its elder sibling. Pricing should be the same as well, although, with a number of new devices due out soon, perhaps a discount could be in order. No word yet on a release date, but keep your eyes peeled -- especially if frustrations over a lack of color choice led you to purchase one of these.

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]]> androidandroid 2.3Android2.3droiddroid incredibledroid incredible 2DroidIncredibleDroidIncredible2gingerbreadgooglehtchtc incrediblehtc incredible 2htc incredible sHtcIncredibleHtcIncredible2HtcIncredibleSincredibleincredible 2incredible sIncredible2IncredibleSmobilesilsilver droid incredible 2silver htc incredible 2silver htc incredible sSilverDroidIncredible2SilverHtcIncredible2SilverHtcIncredibleSverizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessvzw Tue, 02 Aug 2011 03:05:00 -0400 21|20006741 <![CDATA[Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) starts rolling out to Verizon's Droid Incredible 2]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/12/android-2-3-gingerbread-starts-rolling-out-to-verizons-droid/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/12/android-2-3-gingerbread-starts-rolling-out-to-verizons-droid/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/12/android-2-3-gingerbread-starts-rolling-out-to-verizons-droid/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Messin' with hacked ROMs? Fuhgetaboutit. HTC's Droid Incredible 2 is finally getting the Android 2.3 it has long deserved, with the luckiest of Verizon Wireless subscribers seeing the update pushed to their phones this evening. The update (coined 2.18.605.4) brings along performance improvements with mobile IM, solved Hotmail sync issues, better device connectivity, a built-in browser bookmark for the New York Times, the addition of the Wireless Charging UI and a new desktop dock app. Don't be shocked if it takes a week to get to your particular phone, but be sure to let us know how things go in comments once your turn arrives.

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]]> 2.3androidandroid 2.3Android2.3droiddroid incredibledroid incredible 2DroidIncredibleDroidIncredible2firmwaregingerbreadgoogle androidGoogleAndroidhtcmobile osMobileOsrolloutsmartphonesoftware updateSoftwareUpdateverizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessvzw Tue, 12 Jul 2011 00:22:00 -0400 21|19988770 <![CDATA[Droid Incredible 2 review]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/25/droid-incredible-2-review/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/25/droid-incredible-2-review/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/25/droid-incredible-2-review/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments It wasn't that long ago that we were jonesing for a Nexus One on Verizon. What HTC gave us instead was the Droid Incredible, with the same 1GHz Snapdragon CPU and gorgeous 3.7-inch AMOLED display -- not to mention a better camera (8 megapixel vs. five), 8GB of built-in flash storage, an optical trackpad, HTC's Sense UI on top of Eclair, and a dash of funky industrial design. The Incredible was an impressive phone with a lovely camera, marred only by questionable battery life and lack of supply, forcing HTC to build a Super LCD-equipped model to satisfy demand. Judging by the popularity of the Incredible, it came as no surprise that following HTC's announcement at MWC, the Incredible S eventually became Verizon's Droid Incredible 2. With a 4-inch Super LCD display, global CDMA / GSM radio, front-facing camera, updated internals (including 768 MB of RAM), trick capacitive buttons, and a Froyo-flavored serving of Sense, the Incredible 2 seems like a worthy successor to last year's Incredible. Does it live up to our expectations or is it just another fish in the crowded sea of Android? Does it significantly improve upon the original formula or is it merely a refresh? Hit the break for our review.

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]]> 4-inch720p8 megapixel800 x 480800X4808MegapixelAdreno 205Adreno205AndroidAndroid 2.2Android 2.2.1Android2.2Android2.2.1DLNADroidDroid IncredibleDroid Incredible 2DroidIncredibleDroidIncredible2front-facing cameraFront-facingCameraFroyoGlobalGobiGoogleHTCHTC IncredibleHTC Incredible 2HTC Incredible SHtcIncredibleHtcIncredible2HtcIncredibleSIncredibleIncredible 2Incredible SIncredible2IncredibleSKindleMDM9600MSM8655QualcommQuickofficereviewSkypeSlackerSnapdragonSuper LCDSuperLcdv castVCastVerizonVerizon WirelessVerizonWirelessvideovz navigatorVzNavigatorVZWWVGA Wed, 25 May 2011 12:00:00 -0400 21|19946983 <![CDATA[Droid Incredible meets its future with leaked Gingerbread ROM]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/23/droid-incredible-meets-its-future-with-leaked-gingerbread-rom/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/23/droid-incredible-meets-its-future-with-leaked-gingerbread-rom/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/23/droid-incredible-meets-its-future-with-leaked-gingerbread-rom/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Droid Incredible owners who are feeling a bit frisky (or anxious) can crack a smile by knowing that a flashable Gingerbread ROM is now floating around the internet courtesy of 911Sniper. While the update isn't a final release, you'll get Android 2.3.3 without much hassle, and user reactions suggest the build is fast and stable -- though battery life certainly hasn't improved. If you're willing to wait for something more official, we've received a tip that HTC is preparing to deliver its fully-baked upgrade in late June. Looks like Sprint's EVO 4G isn't the only HTC that will be getting some spicy treats rather soon, eh?

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]]> 911sniperandroidandroid 2.3android 2.3.3Android2.3Android2.3.3droid incredibleDroidIncrediblegingerbreadgooglehtchtc incredibleHtcIncredibleincredibleleakmobilerom Mon, 23 May 2011 19:14:00 -0400 21|19947959 <![CDATA[Stream Hulu on your Nook Color, ditch Fitzgerald for Family Guy]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/20/stream-hulu-on-your-nook-color-ditch-fitzgerald-for-family-guy/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/20/stream-hulu-on-your-nook-color-ditch-fitzgerald-for-family-guy/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/20/stream-hulu-on-your-nook-color-ditch-fitzgerald-for-family-guy/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments In case you need still more distraction from using your Nook Color to, you know, read, now you can have Hulu's extensive video library at your fingertips, thanks to a simple 19-step process. Replacing the standard Adobe Flash Player with a modified version seems to work for the Nook and some other devices; users at Android Central have reported success on the Epic 4G, Thunderbolt, and Droid Incredible. When you're ready to trade One Hundred Years of Solitude for 1000 Ways To Die or 16 and Pregnant, hit the source link for detailed instructions, and see the tutorial video after the break.

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]]> androidbarnes nobleBarnesNoblebncolordroiddroid incredibleDroidIncrediblee booke bookse readere readerse-booke-bookse-readere-readersEBookEBooksepicepic 4gEpic4gEReaderEReadersgooglehtchtc thunderboltHtcThunderbolthulunooknook colorNookColortabletvideo Fri, 20 May 2011 06:42:00 -0400 21|19945313 <![CDATA[Verizon officially announces HTC Droid Incredible 2: available April 28th for $200]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/26/verizon-officially-announces-htc-droid-incredible-2-available-a/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/26/verizon-officially-announces-htc-droid-incredible-2-available-a/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/26/verizon-officially-announces-htc-droid-incredible-2-available-a/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments It was pretty clear that a launch was imminent, and Verizon has now finally officially announced that the HTC Droid Incredible 2 will be available on Thursday, April 28th. It will run you the usual $200 on a two-year contract, which will buy you a 4-inch super LCD screen, a 1GHz Snapdragon processor, an 8 megapixel camera with a dual LED flash, a brand new 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera, and WiFi mobile hotspot support. As expected, it's also a world phone, but it'll be left in the dust by the Thunderbolt when it comes to sheer speeds due to its lack of LTE support. Full press release is after the break.

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]]> droiddroid incredibledroid incredible 2DroidIncredibleDroidIncredible2htcincredible 2Incredible2verizonworld phoneWorldPhone Tue, 26 Apr 2011 10:36:00 -0400 21|19924014 <![CDATA[HTC Incredible 2 prepares for imminent launch, Casio's Commando provides backup]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/25/htc-incredible-2-prepares-for-imminent-launch-casios-commando/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/25/htc-incredible-2-prepares-for-imminent-launch-casios-commando/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/25/htc-incredible-2-prepares-for-imminent-launch-casios-commando/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments If you'd been crushing hard on HTC's Incredible, cool that burning desire just a smidgen -- we've got evidence that suggests an imminent release of the Droid Incredible 2. Following its appearance in Verizon's internal system and leaked training docs, Best Buy has begun receiving accessories for the re-purposed Incredible S, ensuring you'll have all the requisite goodies at launch. Additionally, the folks at Droid Life report Verizon stores are receiving retail shipments of the device, along with Casio's G'zOne Commando. The expected release date is April 28th, so it looks like you'll be playing with those capacitive buttons soon enough. We've included a pic of the retail box after the break, and you'll find additional snapshots in the source link.

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]]> androidcasioCasio gzone commandoCasioGzoneCommandocell phoneCellPhonecommandodroid incredibleDroidIncrediblegooglegzonegzone commandoGzoneCommandohtchtc droid incredible 2htc incredible 2HtcDroidIncredible2HtcIncredible2incredibleincredible 2incredible sIncredible2IncredibleSleakleaksmobilerelease daterelease datesReleaseDateReleaseDatesruggedssmartphoneverizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessvzw Mon, 25 Apr 2011 07:17:00 -0400 21|19921732 <![CDATA[Leaked docs suggest Verizon Droid Incredible 2 will be a world phone]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/11/leaked-docs-suggest-verizon-droid-incredible-2-will-be-a-world-p/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/11/leaked-docs-suggest-verizon-droid-incredible-2-will-be-a-world-p/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/11/leaked-docs-suggest-verizon-droid-incredible-2-will-be-a-world-p/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments HTC's Droid Incredible 2 for Verizon hasn't exactly been the best kept secret over the past few months, and it looks like some of the remaining few details about the phone have now also been cleared up by yet more leaked documents obtained by Android Central. Assuming they are indeed legit, it's looking like the Incredible 2 will be a world phone with both CDMA and GSM connectivity, and that it will boast a new 1.3 megapixel front-facing camera to go along with the standard 8 megapixel shooter 'round back. You can also apparently count on getting a 16GB microSD card with the phone, and that use of the 3G mobile hotspot will cost you an extra $20 for 20GB, at least according to the document -- although Android Central rightly notes that may well be a typo. Here's hoping Verizon finally clears up some of those details itself sooner rather than later.

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]]> androiddroid incredibledroid incredible 2DroidIncredibleDroidIncredible2htcincredibleincredible 2Incredible2leakverizonverzion Mon, 11 Apr 2011 15:03:00 -0400 21|19909286 <![CDATA[Caribou Android app opens doors over the internet, needs neither permission nor keys (video)]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/17/caribou-android-app-opens-doors-over-the-internet-needs-neither/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/17/caribou-android-app-opens-doors-over-the-internet-needs-neither/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/17/caribou-android-app-opens-doors-over-the-internet-needs-neither/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Opening doors with wireless RFID cardkeys is old hat at this point, but opening those doors with a smartphone is rather more intriguing. Doing so without permission of the people who put the locks on the doors, well, that brings things up to a whole new level of awesomeness. That's what Caribou does, a little Android app that remotely connects to a server managing the locks at a supposedly secure location. The app then diddles the ports and security settings of that server until it finds the magic phrase and, in a couple of seconds, it's open sesame time. Doors are unlocked remotely and then, 30 seconds later, automatically locked again. How thoughtful.

We first saw this demonstrated a few days ago but weren't entirely convinced of its legitimacy. But now, after exchanging a few e-mails with Michael Gough, who discovered the exploit, and Ian Robertson, who wrote the app, we're convinced. They're actually working with US-CERT on this issue so that appropriate measures will be taken but, in the short-term, if you have a system like this and it's sitting out there, IP open to the internet and being caressed by every passing breeze, you might want to think about pulling that in behind your firewall. Lots more info at both source links below, though you can see it working for yourself right here in a video after the break, running on an HTC Incredible.

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]]> cardkeydroid incredibleDroidIncredibleexploithackhtcian robertsonIanRobertsonincredibleMichael GoughMichaelGoughnfcrfidsecurityvideo Thu, 17 Mar 2011 10:41:00 -0400 21|19882733 <![CDATA[HTC Droid Incredible 2 shows up in Verizon's system]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/26/htc-droid-incredible-2-shows-up-in-verizons-system/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/26/htc-droid-incredible-2-shows-up-in-verizons-system/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/26/htc-droid-incredible-2-shows-up-in-verizons-system/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Well, look what we've got here! Seeing that HTC just introduced the Incredible S -- a world phone only available in the UK -- it was only a matter of time before the phone hit the stateside. A trusted tipster just hit us with screen shots of Verizon's internals containing a device dubbed HTC ADR6350. The other screenshot below has a listing for the HTC63503 with a description of "INCRD2." Putting two and two together, we'd say with great confidence that the Incredible 2 is coming to Verizon in the near future -- and we certainly wouldn't be surprised if it had something to do with that "buttonless" shot we saw a while back. Stay tuned as we try and dig up more details... and in the meantime, peep the second screenshot after the break!

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