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Interested in getting a tattoo but disappointed by your lack of completely random options? Then Instattoo might be just the app for you. Released today for the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, it lets you automatically generate a one-of-a-kind tattoo with just a few taps and swipes, which you can then print out and get transferred to your own body with the aid of a skilled professional -- but not before you share it on your social network of choice, of course. You can get a taste of what you might be getting yourself into in the pair of videos after the break, and grab the app in the App Store now for $5 if you're not dissuaded.

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Instattoo iOS app lets you randomly generate tattoos, can't turn back time originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 25 Apr 2012 03:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appappleinstatattooiosios appIosAppipadipad appIpadAppiphoneiphone appIphoneAppipod touchIpodTouchtattootattoosvideoWed, 25 Apr 2012 03:58:00 EST<![CDATA[Nokia applies for skin-friendly haptic material patent, hints at notification system]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/16/nokia-applies-haptic-material-patent/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/16/nokia-applies-haptic-material-patent/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/16/nokia-applies-haptic-material-patent/#comments If US patent application 20120062371 is to be correctly understood, Nokia has at least thought about a topical haptic notification system. The first claim covers "An apparatus comprising: a material attachable to skin, the material capable of detecting a magnetic field and transferring a perceivable stimulus to the skin, wherein the perceivable stimulus relates to the magnetic field." It then goes on to clarify its relation to telecommunications messages and communications indications. Based on ferromagnetic powder, the material would respond to magnetic fields and vibrate in response. Our guess is that this could be used as a notifier that could be "painted" onto the skin, and although there is mention of the word tattoo, we're hoping that's just part of the required legalese. But alas, until it's granted, it's just a subject of our curious imaginations. Those curious, can read more at the source.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

Nokia applies for skin-friendly haptic material patent, hints at notification system originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 16 Mar 2012 12:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cellphonesferromagneticferromagnetic powderFerromagneticPowderhapticmobile notificationsMobileNotificationsnokianotificationnotification systemnotificationsNotificationSystemnotifierpaintablepatentpatent applicationPatentApplicationphonephonesskintattootopicalvibrating alertVibratingAlertFri, 16 Mar 2012 12:23:00 EST<![CDATA[Ed Hardy headphones hope to ink up your ears]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/30/ed-hardy-headphones-hope-to-ink-up-your-ears/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/30/ed-hardy-headphones-hope-to-ink-up-your-ears/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/30/ed-hardy-headphones-hope-to-ink-up-your-ears/#comments Celebrity headphone endorsements are very à la mode right now, and we've seen Ed Hardy's trademark tattoo stylings defacing gadgetry before, so, if you were the one lamenting the glaring omission that was Hardy-branded cans, then he obviously got your letter. The new "Stereo" range evidently refers to the two designs available thus far: Skull and Bones for the over-ears ($66), while your in-ears get some Tiger power ($29). The in-ears also feature a microphone, presumably so you can call for help from the fashion police. Both are available now.

Ed Hardy headphones hope to ink up your ears originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 30 Dec 2011 05:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>accessoriesaudiocelebritycelebrity endorsementCelebrityEndorsemented hardyEdHardyendorsementfashionheadphonesin-earin-earsmicrophoneon-earover-earskull and bonesSkullAndBonessoundstereotattootigerFri, 30 Dec 2011 05:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Fluorescent nanosensor tattoo monitors glucose under the iPhone's glare]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/21/fluorescent-nanosensor-tattoo-monitors-glucose-under-the-iphone/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/21/fluorescent-nanosensor-tattoo-monitors-glucose-under-the-iphone/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/21/fluorescent-nanosensor-tattoo-monitors-glucose-under-the-iphone/#commentsUnless you're a True Blood diehard, the idea of bleeding yourself intentionally shouldn't really seem all that appealing. So imagine how most diabetics feel when they're forced to prick their fingers seven times a day in the name of health. Well, soon they might not have to thanks to a nanosensor tattoo and... an iPhone? Developed by Prof. Heather Clark and her Northeastern University team, this injection of subdermal nanoparticles combines "fluorescent dye, specialized sensor molecules...and a charge-neutralizing molecule" that attach to glucose, releasing ions and altering the tat's glow in the process. The researchers had originally designed a "large boxlike" tattoo-reading device, but an apparent Apple fanboy on the team modded an iPhone case with LEDs and a filter lens to make the whole affair a bit more stylish. Next up for the team is, you guessed it, an app for that -- although this one'll focus on sodium.

Fluorescent nanosensor tattoo monitors glucose under the iPhone's glare originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 21 Jul 2011 21:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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According to his post on I Heart Chaos, Cranberryzero's next logical step after purchasing a Nintendo 3DS was to head down to Blue Flame Tattoo in Raleigh, NC to have the gaming system's augmented reality card permanently etched onto his arm. Our reaction lies somewhere between stupefied bewilderment and geeky adoration. Call it paranoia, but we wouldn't be able to sleep knowing our Miis were always lurking on the underside of our most-prominent appendage. CBZ, as he refers to himself on the blog, was kind enough to share some video of the finished product. Naturally, things are a little shaky, but you try standing on someone's wrist suspended in mid-air and see how you do.

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Man buys Nintendo 3DS, goes wrist-on with augmented reality tattoo (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 02 May 2011 19:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Arif]

I Can't Believe It's An HTC Tattoo In My Butter! originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 13 Feb 2011 05:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Paul: "And below the logo is a picture of all the shipping devices running Tegra 2."
Don: "Here are the new logo designs we've been working on, Mr. Huang."
Ross: "Take a cue from Peter Moore and go with temporary. You never know where you'll be in even just a few years' time."
Chris: "Huang's Boxee Box tramp stamp, of course, would remain a secret."
Joanna: "And this is why I hate gun, er GPU shows."
Darren: "Whatever. At least it's not a Zune tattoo."
Richard Lai: "Yo Intel, this is how embedded is done."
Vlad: "Jen-Hsun's displays of support for Notion Ink are starting to get out of hand..."

Caption Contest: NVIDIA CEO flaunts tattoo on stage, still serving cans of whoop-ass originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 25 Sep 2010 10:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ceoGPU Technology ConferenceGpuTechnologyConferenceGTC 2010Gtc2010Jen-Hsun HuangJen-hsunHuangNVIDIANVIDIA TegraNVIDIA Tegra 3NVIDIA Tegra 4NvidiaTegraNvidiaTegra3NvidiaTegra4SOCsystem on a chipSystemOnAChiptattooTegraTegra 2Tegra 3Tegra 4Tegra2Tegra3Tegra4Sat, 25 Sep 2010 10:28:00 EST<![CDATA[Solar powered tattoo gun makes the earth happy, doesn't guarantee you won't regret that Biz Markie ink]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/11/solar-powered-tattoo-gun-makes-the-earth-happy-doesnt-guarante/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/11/solar-powered-tattoo-gun-makes-the-earth-happy-doesnt-guarante/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/11/solar-powered-tattoo-gun-makes-the-earth-happy-doesnt-guarante/#comments Hey, if we told you that you could get a tattoo from a guy in Dallas who uses a rotary tattoo gun powered by a solar panel, would you go for it? The guy in the video below sure did.

[Thanks, Naveen]

Continue reading Solar powered tattoo gun makes the earth happy, doesn't guarantee you won't regret that Biz Markie ink

Solar powered tattoo gun makes the earth happy, doesn't guarantee you won't regret that Biz Markie ink originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 11 Jun 2010 17:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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PlayStation tattoo gun mod gets inmate a stern rebuke, admiration from his cell block originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 24 May 2010 18:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The Week in Green is a new item from our friends at Inhabitat, recapping the week's most interesting green developments and clean tech news for us.

This week Inhabitat saw the light as we showcased an array of exciting developments in energy-efficient illumination. First off, Philips dazzled attendees at this year's Lightfair expo as they unveiled the EnduraLED -- the world's first LED replacement for those ubiquitous energy-sucking 60 watt incandescent bulbs. We were also excited to see the unveiling of the SolPix - a giant energy generating LED wall that doubles as solar shade and can be installed as high-tech building cladding. And if you think energy-efficient lighting isn't easy on the eyes, check out this beautiful LED flower that soaks up sun during the day and blooms at night.

We also looked at several incredible (and insane) futuristic modes of transportation - for starters, how about an electric zip-line backpack that shoots you through city streets? We were also impressed by the Cell, a shape-shifting electric vehicle concept that comes complete with its own car-sharing transit system. And if soaring through the skies is more your style, check out these self-sufficient airships that harness solar energy to generate biofuel.

Wearable tech saw several developments as well - this week we looked at the ultra-efficient 3d printers that created Iron Man's suit of armor. In other news, your next trip to the doctor could merit more than a single shot in the arm - researchers are developing a new type of "prescription" tattoo that keeps tabs on glucose levels using infra-red ink.

Finally, we saw several remarkable inventions that stand to change how we combat climate change and construct our built environment. This week Bill Gates unveiled plans to invest in the development of a fleet of seawater-spraying mist machines that could combat climate change by creating sunlight-reflecting clouds, and we looked at a new type of biologically crafted brick that can be "grown" from a combination of sand, bacteria, and urine.

Inhabitat's Week in Green: LED lights, biofuel airplanes, and prescription tattoos originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 17 May 2010 11:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>backpackbiofuelcellenduraledgreenhealthinhabitatledled flowerled lightsLedFlowerLedLightslightingphilipsplaneplanesprescription tattooPrescriptionTattoosopixtattoothe cellTheCellweek in greenWeekInGreenwigzip lineZipLineMon, 17 May 2010 11:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Keepin' it real fake, part CCLIV: HTC Tattoo joins the WinMo gang, or appears to anyway]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/21/keepin-it-real-fake-part-ccliv-htc-tattoo-joins-the-winmo-gan/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/21/keepin-it-real-fake-part-ccliv-htc-tattoo-joins-the-winmo-gan/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/21/keepin-it-real-fake-part-ccliv-htc-tattoo-joins-the-winmo-gan/#comments No matter how realistic a KIRF phone looks these days, there's always a catch somewhere. For instance, this GSM handset is pretty much an exact clone of the HTC Tattoo, except for a couple of debatably important things: the suspiciously-cheerful $169 price tag, and the fact that Windows Mobile (and not Android) is running the show. Oh, and it doesn't end there: judging by the photo, you'd assume this evil clone runs WinMo 6.5, yet the spec sheet mutters 6.1. A typo? Maybe. Something far more baleful? Maybe. A KIRF OS to go along with the KIRF hardware? Probably. That said, it's hard to turn down a cheap phone that packs GPS, FM radio, stereo Bluetooth audio, a spare battery and a 2.8-inch touchscreen (240 x 320), but that's assuming that you've no self-esteem to speak of. See if the full kit after the break will seal the deal for you.

Continue reading Keepin' it real fake, part CCLIV: HTC Tattoo joins the WinMo gang, or appears to anyway

Keepin' it real fake, part CCLIV: HTC Tattoo joins the WinMo gang, or appears to anyway originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 21 Feb 2010 19:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>a3288cellphonehtchtc tattooHtcTattookirfmobile phoneMobilePhonephonetattoowindows mobilewindows mobile 6.1WindowsMobileWindowsMobile6.1winmowinmo 6.1Winmo6.1Sun, 21 Feb 2010 19:58:00 EST<![CDATA[HTC posts kernel source for Tattoo, Sprint Hero]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/22/htc-posts-kernel-source-for-tattoo-sprint-hero/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/22/htc-posts-kernel-source-for-tattoo-sprint-hero/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/22/htc-posts-kernel-source-for-tattoo-sprint-hero/#comments The terms of the GPL require that developers of Android handsets out the source code for their phones' platform kernels, something HTC, Samsung, and others have generally been good about (emphasis on "generally") -- and now HTC's gone ahead and pushed a couple more notables into the public domain. The Tattoo and the Sprint-branded version of the Hero are the latest to get their innermost software workings exposed; the Tattoo should be an interesting choice here because it's one of the lowest-end Android sets released to date, and the Sprint Hero's been taking some heat for a while now for its lack of code exposure. We're happy to see HTC stay in compliance, yes -- but really, we're even happier to know that it's now in the hands of people who intend to tear it apart and do cool stuff with it.

HTC posts kernel source for Tattoo, Sprint Hero originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 22 Jan 2010 14:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidherohtckernelmobilesourcesource codeSourceCodesprinttattooFri, 22 Jan 2010 14:40:00 EST<![CDATA[RED DSMC specs detailed, prices start at $28,000 for EPIC-X, lower-end Scarlet still vague]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/30/red-dsmc-specs-detailed-prices-start-at-28-000-for-epix-x-low/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/30/red-dsmc-specs-detailed-prices-start-at-28-000-for-epix-x-low/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/30/red-dsmc-specs-detailed-prices-start-at-28-000-for-epix-x-low/#comments Here we are at last. RED has finally dropped the full specs of at least one its "Digital Stills and Motion Cameras." And what did you expect? RED has naturally blown this thing out. The first camera to be released will be the insanely high-end EPIC-X, which will come out in four stages and retails for $28,000 (ouch). A pre-production "TATTOO" version will hit this year, followed by a production model for pre-existing RED owners next year, a release after that for RED trade-ins and then finally a widespread release. Meanwhile the Scarlet 2/3-inch camera (which is much more akin to current video-shooting DSLRs, though it doesn't have a full frame sensor) hasn't been given a price range or a release window, but promises to please with dual XLR inputs, electronic lens interoperability with RED, Canon and Nikon lenses (adapters required) and 1080p shooting at 60 fps. One great function shared between the cameras is the ability to operate the camera with a touchscreen and perform "touch focus tracking." So, now that we've frightened off all but the die-hards with a hint at pricing and some vaguely defined functionality, let's let the bullet points take it away after the break:

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RED DSMC specs detailed, prices start at $28,000 for EPIC-X, lower-end Scarlet still vague originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Since time immemorial, man has used the tattoo to signify rites of passage and status, to look like a bad-ass, and to tell the rest of us what he holds dear -- whether it be the Zune, Storm, or PS3. Now camera buffs are getting in on the action, with a certain Manny Williams becoming so infatuated with his Nikon D3X that he had one inked to his forearm. According to his email to the company, this guy has been a photographer for over twenty-five years, but "since using a Nikon product, I am convinced that I will never use anything else...EVER AGAIN." You know, there are enough naysayers in the gadget biz that whenever we see someone happy it makes us happy. It really does. We just hope the body mod here isn't really another regretful symptom of some sort of manic episode. More Manny after the break.

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Enthusiastic shutterbug immortalizes Nikon on his forearm originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>d3xmanny williamsMannyWilliamsnikonnikon tattoo guyNikonTattooGuytattooweirdWed, 21 Oct 2009 17:09:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony Ericsson Satio, HTC Tattoo, and LG GM750 now on offer at Vodafone]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/13/sony-ericsson-satio-htc-tattoo-and-lg-gm750-now-on-offer-at-vo/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/13/sony-ericsson-satio-htc-tattoo-and-lg-gm750-now-on-offer-at-vo/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/13/sony-ericsson-satio-htc-tattoo-and-lg-gm750-now-on-offer-at-vo/#comments Hey, Britons: about a nice three-pack of "wow!" to start your week off right? We'd like to direct your attention over to Vodafone, where three particularly notable handsets that we've been following in recent months are now in stock and ready for delivery. The HTC Tattoo represents the new low end in Android fare, bringing a resistive QVGA display and a 3.2 megapixel cam to the table -- it'll go out the door for free on a £25 monthly plan. Heading over to the Windows Mobile side of the trailer park, the GM750 is a Voda exclusive loaded to the hilt with that newfangled WinMo 6.5 everyone's been talking about these days; it comes loaded up with a 5 megapixel camera and, like the Tattoo, can be yours for nary a penny on a £25 plan. Finally -- get ready -- the Symbian-powered Satio from Sony Ericsson is ready for your consumption, all 12.1 megapixels of it, for just another 10 quid a month. We'll take all three, thanks.

[Via Electronista]

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidedgeericssongm750gsmhsdpahsupahsupa1htclgmobilesonysony ericssonSonyEricssonsymbiantattooukumtsvodafonevodafone ukVodafoneUkvodaphonewindows mobilewindows mobile 6.5WindowsMobileWindowsMobile6.5winmo 6.5Winmo6.5wm6.5Tue, 13 Oct 2009 10:19:00 EST<![CDATA[HTC gets fancy with designer Tattoo covers]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/13/htc-gets-fancy-with-designer-tattoo-covers/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/13/htc-gets-fancy-with-designer-tattoo-covers/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/13/htc-gets-fancy-with-designer-tattoo-covers/#comments We knew the Tattoo would be just a little funkier than the rest of the devices in HTC's Android line (though you've got to admit that the pink Hero is pretty freakin' funky), and that vision's now coming to fruition under a whole line of designer covers. Under the clever-but-obvious "Tattoo My HTC" and "Tattoo You" catchphrases, the company is now offering a selection of 15 replacement covers to spice up your sidearm for €11.99 (about $18) each -- and if you're not feeling any of them, you can design your own right from the comfort of HTC's site for €14.99 (about $22). That might seem outrageous for a battery cover, but the good news is that these aren't just pretty rear ends -- the covers replace both the front and back of the Tattoo for a whole-body makeover that's sure to impress your fashion-conscious friends.

[Via Pocket-lint]

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HTC gets fancy with designer Tattoo covers originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 13 Oct 2009 08:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>accessoriesandroidcoverdesigndesignerhtcmobiletattooTue, 13 Oct 2009 08:14:00 EST<![CDATA[Vodafone nabbing Sony Ericsson X2 in November, Samsung Corby as 'Genio']]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/23/vodafone-nabbing-sony-ericsson-x2-in-november-samsung-corby-as/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/23/vodafone-nabbing-sony-ericsson-x2-in-november-samsung-corby-as/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/23/vodafone-nabbing-sony-ericsson-x2-in-november-samsung-corby-as/#comments Vodafone UK never seems to have a shortage of exciting new models in the pipeline; right now they've got no fewer than eight biggies listed on their Coming Soon page, and while we wouldn't necessarily categorize every last one as "exciting," there are a couple doozies in there. Besides the HTC Tattoo that we mentioned earlier, the Sony Ericsson XPERIA X2 is following on a month later in November holding down Windows Mobile 6.5 with its positively mind-bending customized home screen. Also notable is the Samsung "Genio," known globally as the recently-announced Corby -- Samsung intended it as an entry-level full-touch phone for the younger crowd, and to that end, Voda looks to be selling it on prepaid. It's gotta be a tough call deciding what to buy next for subscribers, but if you ask us, that's a positively awesome problem to have.

[Via CoolSmartPhone]

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Vodafone nabbing Sony Ericsson X2 in November, Samsung Corby as 'Genio' originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 23 Sep 2009 07:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidcorbyedgeericssongeniogsmhsdpahsupahsupa1htcmobilesamsungsonysony ericssonSonyEricssontattooukumtsvodafonevodafone ukVodafoneUkvodaphonewindows mobilewindows mobile 6.5WindowsMobileWindowsMobile6.5winmowinmo6.5wm6.5x2Wed, 23 Sep 2009 07:16:00 EST<![CDATA[HTC Tattoo earns FCC's love and respect]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/htc-tattoo-earns-fccs-love-and-respect/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/htc-tattoo-earns-fccs-love-and-respect/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/htc-tattoo-earns-fccs-love-and-respect/#comments HTC's fourth Android phone (the Dream, Magic, and Hero all came before it, lest we forget) just got hooked up with some sweet RF emission approvals, meaning anyone carrying a Tattoo this side of the pond is now welcome -- nay, encouraged -- to fire off a few shots of Bluetooth, WiFi, and a little EDGE here and there. The documentation indicates a model name of "CLIC100," verifying the commonly-held belief that the phone was known as the "Click" internally prior to its introduction (not to be confused with CLIQ, of course), and the "100" code indicates that it's the first variant with quadband GSM / EDGE with HSDPA 900 / 2100. Whether there'll be another variant produced later with 850 / 1900 3G for North America remains to be seen -- but for now, at least you're welcome to plod along with 2.5G without fear of FCC reprisal.

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This next item is sure to please HTC fanboys and Anglophiles alike: according to some well-crafted PR, Vodafone has confirmed that it will be launching the HTC Tattoo sometime next month. Indeed, if Android, resistive touchscreen, and FM Radio aren't enough to blow your mind, wait'll you hear this next bit of news: this one is available in black -- a UK exclusive! Maybe not worth moving overseas for, but possibly worth pre-registering for? If you think so, hit the read link and get started. PR after the break.

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Vodafone to launch HTC Tattoo in October originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 22 Sep 2009 10:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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This next item is sure to please HTC fanboys and Anglophiles alike: according to some well-crafted PR, Vodafone has confirmed that it will be launching the HTC Tattoo sometime next month. Indeed, if Android, resistive touchscreen, and FM Radio aren't enough to blow your mind, wait'll you hear this next bit of news: this one is available in black -- a UK exclusive! Maybe not worth moving overseas for, but possibly worth pre-registering for? If you think so, hit the read link and get started.

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VODAFONE UK ANNOUNCES EXCLUSIVE HTC TATTOO

Following last week's announcement of the Nokia E72, LG GM750 and Sony Ericsson XPERIA[TM] X2, Vodafone UK will be ranging another innovative smartphone exclusive. The new Android-powered HTC Tattoo is a smartphone which will keep you entertained and up to date wherever you are.

The HTC Tattoo, available exclusively in black on Vodafone UK, lets you customise your own mobile experience using the latest HTC Sense technology. It delivers lots of the features of the enormously successful HTC Magic at an affordable price, for example, you can create shortcuts to your favourite internet sites, social networks, games, widgets and applications - and there's an amazing opportunity to personalise your phone further with thousands more applications and widgets available for download in the simple to use Android Market. Android also gives you quick and easy access to popular Google services such as Google Maps, Google Mail and Google Search as well as favourites like YouTube.

Take your favourite snaps with the 3.2 megapixel camera with sharp focus, and view them on the HTC Tattoo's high resolution screen or upload them to your social network via the handset's superfast internet connection. And you are able to alter the look of your phone further with the unique covers that you can design yourself and purchase, or simply choose one from popular cover designs available.

Key features of the exclusive black HTC Tattoo include:
  • 3.2MP Camera
  • Android technology
  • FM Radio and MP3 player
  • 2.8" Touchscreen
  • Unique personalised covers
Available in October, customers can pre-register for the Vodafone exclusive HTC Tattoo here: http://shop.vodafone.co.uk/shop/mobile-phone/htc-tattoo

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CLIQ
Galaxy
Tattoo
Hero
Magic / MT3G
Dream / G1
Carrier T-Mobile -- (GSM / HSDPA) -- (GSM / EDGE) Sprint T-Mobile T-Mobile
Manuf. Motorola Samsung HTC HTC HTC HTC
Price -- -- -- $179.99 $99.99 $149.99
Released -- July 2009 -- Oct 11, 2009 Aug 5, 2009 Oct 22, 2008
Keyboard Slide-out Virtual Virtual Virtual Virtual Slide-out
Android MOTOBLUR Standard Sense UI Sense UI Standard Standard
Processor 528MHz MSM7201A 528MHz ARM11 528MHz MSM7225 528MHz MSM7201A 528MHz MSM7201A 528MHz MSM7201A
Screen 3.1-inch (est.), 320 x 480 3.2-inch, 320 x 480 2.8-inch, 240 x 320 3.2-inch, 320 x 480 3.2-inch, 320 x 480 3.2-inch, 480 x 320
Headphone 3.5mm 3.5mm 3.5mm 3.5mm ExtUSB ExtUSB
Touchscreen Capacitive Capacitive Resistive Capacitive Capacitive Capacitive
Still Camera 5MP with AF 5MP with Flash 3.2MP 5MP with AF 3.2MP with AF 3.2MP with AF
Bluetooth 2.0 2.1 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0
Exchange ActiveSync ActiveSync -- ActiveSync Depends on version Depends on version
Storage 256MB, microSD 8GB, microSD 512MB, microSD 512MB, microSD 512MB, microSD 256MB, microSD
Battery 1400mAh 1500mAh 1100mAh 1500 mAh 1340 mAh 1150 mAh
Weight 163g 114g 113g 135g 116g 158g
It's been over 11 months since the Android first hit the scene with HTC's T-Mobile G1, and in that time we've come to the conclusion that, despite having more or less a clean slate on industrial design choices and specs, little progress has been made in the way of variation. Stacked up side-to-side, Motorola CLIQ manages to stand out with a slide-out keyboard and MOTOBLUR skin, but under the hood, it's pretty much as uniform as a netbook. Peruse for yourself in the chart above.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidchartcliqcomparecomparisondreamfeaturedfeaturesg1galaxygooglegoogle androidGoogleAndroidherohtchtc dreamhtc herohtc ionhtc magichtc tattooHtcDreamHtcHeroHtcIonHtcMagicHtcTattooionmagicmobilemotorolamotorola cliqMotorolaCliqmytouchmytouch 3gMytouch3gsamsungsamsung galaxySamsungGalaxysprintsprint heroSprintHerot mobilet-mobilet-mobile g1t-mobile mytoucht-mobile mytouch 3gT-mobileG1T-mobileMytouchT-mobileMytouch3gtattootmobileThu, 10 Sep 2009 20:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Android Battle: CLIQ edition]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/10/android-battle-cliq-edition/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/10/android-battle-cliq-edition/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/10/android-battle-cliq-edition/#comments
CLIQ
Galaxy
Tattoo
Hero
Magic / MT3G
Dream / G1
Carrier T-Mobile -- (GSM / HSDPA) -- (GSM / EDGE) Sprint T-Mobile T-Mobile
Manuf. Motorola Samsung HTC HTC HTC HTC
Price -- -- -- $179.99 $99.99 $149.99
Released -- July 2009 -- Oct 11, 2009 Aug 5, 2009 Oct 22, 2008
Keyboard Slide-out Virtual Virtual Virtual Virtual Slide-out
Android MOTOBLUR Standard Sense UI Sense UI Standard Standard
Processor 528MHz MSM7201A 528MHz ARM11 528MHz MSM7225 528MHz MSM7201A 528MHz MSM7201A 528MHz MSM7201A
Screen 3.1-inch (est.), 320 x 480 3.2-inch, 320 x 480 2.8-inch, 240 x 320 3.2-inch, 320 x 480 3.2-inch, 320 x 480 3.2-inch, 480 x 320
Headphone 3.5mm 3.5mm 3.5mm 3.5mm ExtUSB ExtUSB
Touchscreen Capacitive Capacitive Resistive Capacitive Capacitive Capacitive
Still Camera 5MP with AF 5MP with Flash 3.2MP 5MP with AF 3.2MP with AF 3.2MP with AF
Bluetooth 2.0 2.1 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0
Exchange ActiveSync ActiveSync -- ActiveSync Depends on version Depends on version
Storage 256MB, microSD 8GB, microSD 512MB, microSD 512MB, microSD 512MB, microSD 256MB, microSD
Battery 1400mAh 1500mAh 1100mAh 1500 mAh 1340 mAh 1150 mAh
Weight 163g 114g 113g 135g 116g 158g
It's been over 11 months since the Android first hit the scene with HTC's T-Mobile G1, and in that time we've come to the conclusion that, despite having more or less a clean slate on industrial design choices and specs, little progress has been made in the way of variation. Stacked up side-to-side, Motorola CLIQ manages to stand out with a slide-out keyboard and MOTOBLUR skin, but under the hood, it's pretty much as uniform as a netbook. Peruse for yourself in the chart above.

Update: We had a typo on the Hero screen size -- it's 3.2-inches, not the other way around! Stupid keyboards.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidchartcliqcomparecomparisondreamfeaturedfeaturesg1galaxygooglegoogle androidGoogleAndroidherohtchtc dreamhtc herohtc ionhtc magichtc tattooHtcDreamHtcHeroHtcIonHtcMagicHtcTattooionmagicmotorolamotorola cliqMotorolaCliqmytouchmytouch 3gMytouch3gsamsungsamsung galaxySamsungGalaxysprint heroSprintHerot-mobile g1t-mobile mytoucht-mobile mytouch 3gT-mobileG1T-mobileMytouchT-mobileMytouch3gtattooThu, 10 Sep 2009 20:00:00 EST<![CDATA[HTC claims Tattoo's screen is too small for capacitive to work well]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/08/htc-claims-tattoos-screen-is-too-small-for-capacitive-to-work-w/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/08/htc-claims-tattoos-screen-is-too-small-for-capacitive-to-work-w/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/08/htc-claims-tattoos-screen-is-too-small-for-capacitive-to-work-w/#comments For full-touch mobile use, capacitive touchscreens are the best solution we've got -- and it has absolutely nothing to do with the iPhone, it has to do with the incremental improvement in usability brought about by near-100 percent touch registration. That's a big deal, because even a 5 percent loss of registration on an on-screen QWERTY keyboard would represent roughly one letter missed every five words (assuming an average word length in the English language of just over 5 letters). Resistive screens have many, many totally valid applications, but put simply, phones aren't one of them; they've been outmoded by a different technology that's more appropriate for the size and use that the average handset sees. Registration issues aside, fingers are larger than styli, and when a resistive display is registering an unweighted pinpoint coordinate, you end up ironically losing accuracy -- a benefit touted by resistive that's really only realized if you're using a stylus full-time. No one's claiming that capacitive screens are the magic elixir to make human digits achieve superhuman accuracy on a tiny screen, but... you know, step one is making sure the phone knows you pressed something.

Anyhow, HTC's now claiming that the just-announced Tattoo has gone resistive because its 2.8-inch screen is simply too small "to be accurate with" as a capacitive. The company's tweet goes on to say that resistive "ends up registering fewer miss-clicks," which could be argued -- maybe -- were users expected to use styli. Android is not and was never designed as a stylus-driven platform, and unless HTC's driving in that dubious direction, the claim is bunk. More realistically, the resistive display is probably a cost sacrifice the company made to keep sticker shock to a minimum, which is fair enough -- HTC's trying to cover many market segments with Android, as it should -- but we wish they'd been upfront about it.

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Anyhow, HTC's now claiming that the just-announced Tattoo has gone resistive because its 2.8-inch screen is simply too small "to be accurate with" as a capacitive. The company's tweet goes on to say that resistive "ends up registering fewer miss-clicks," which could be argued -- maybe -- were users expected to use styli. Android is not and was never designed as a stylus-driven platform, and unless HTC's driving in that dubious direction, the claim is bunk. More realistically, the resistive display is probably a cost sacrifice the company made to keep sticker shock to a minimum, which is fair enough -- HTC's trying to cover many market segments with Android, as it should -- but we wish they'd been upfront about it.

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Somebody's tracked down HTC's new Tattoo handset and managed to unceremoniously strip it off its faceplates on video, providing our first real look at the hardware "IRL." It looks good, but not too good -- certainly not out of the league of HTC's other Android handsets. Sadly, the clip doesn't show the phone in action, so if you were looking for usability fodder, you'll have to look elsewhere. Vid is after the break.

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Somebody's tracked down HTC's new Tattoo handset and managed to unceremoniously strip it off its faceplates on video, providing our first real look at the hardware "IRL." It looks good, but not too good -- certainly not out of the league of HTC's other Android handsets. Sadly, the clip doesn't show the phone in action, so if you were looking for usability fodder, you'll have to look elsewhere. Vid is after the break.

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[Thanks Pilou; via MobileTechWorld]

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[Thanks Pilou; via MobileTechWorld]

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Update: And... out pop the specs: 528MHz Qualcomm MSM7225 processor, 512MB/256MB ROM/RAM, 106 x 55.2 x 14-mm / 113 grams, 2.8-inch touchscreen LCD pushing 240x320 QVGA pixels, 900/2100MHz HSPA/UMTS and quad-band GSM/EDGE, internal GPS, 802.11b/g WiFi, digital compass, accelerometer, and Bluetooth 2.0. Not bad for a mass-market device.

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Update: And... out pop the specs: 528MHz Qualcomm MSM7225 processor, 512MB/256MB ROM/RAM, 106 x 55.2 x 14-mm / 113 grams, 2.8-inch touchscreen LCD pushing 240x320 QVGA pixels, 900/2100MHz HSPA/UMTS and quad-band GSM/EDGE, internal GPS, 802.11b/g WiFi, digital compass, accelerometer, and Bluetooth 2.0. Not bad for a mass-market device.

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[Via medGadget]

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There are three primary rules to tattoos that we're aware of:
  • 1. "I love my mom" tattoos are really cool.
  • 2. "I love my short-term-girlfriend" tattoos are questionable at best.
  • 3. "I love this gadget" tattoos have greater built-in obsolescence than sliced apples and pretty much clench the fact that nobody will ever go out with you. Also, they're really awesome.
CrackBerry.com reader T.J. fell hard for rule number three and got a life-size tattoo of the BlackBerry Storm on his large, hairy calf to prove his undying devotion and win a free Storm. He even got some video of the happening (peep it below the fold), most likely to be shown in middle schools in the coming years as a huffing deterrence. We're looking forward to a Bumfight-like battle between T.J. and Zune Tattoo Guy before long, or perhaps a support group to get through this awkward, humiliating stage of life together. We'd prefer the Bumfight.

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There are three primary rules to tattoos that we're aware of:
  • 1. "I love my mom" tattoos are really cool.
  • 2. "I love my short-term-girlfriend" tattoos are questionable at best.
  • 3. "I love this gadget" tattoos have greater built-in obsolescence than sliced apples and pretty much clench the fact that nobody will ever go out with you. Also, they're really awesome.
CrackBerry.com reader T.J. fell hard for rule number three and got a life-size tattoo of the BlackBerry Storm on his large, hairy calf to prove his undying devotion and win a free Storm. He even got some video of the happening (peep it below the fold), most likely to be shown in middle schools in the coming years as a huffing deterrence. We're looking forward to a Bumfight-like battle between T.J. and Zune Tattoo Guy before long, or perhaps a support group to get through this awkward, humiliating stage of life together. We'd prefer the Bumfight.

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Say it ain't so! America's most loyal advocate for Microsoft's Zune is apparently throwing in the towel. Of course, we should warn you that this could very well be a simple ploy for attention, but if the man keeps his word, he will soon be covering his Zune tattoos with... something else. Curiously, he didn't say whether or not he would be playing the traitor card and picking up some sort of iPod, but considering that more people have seen this guy's body art in the wild than actual Zunes, the general public should know soon enough. You fought a good fight, Zune Guy, but consider yourself expelled from The Social.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

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We've had our fair share of laughs from Zune Guy's obsession with inking his body with permanent reminders of just how infatuated he is with Redmond's PMP, but we must say, it's a bit weirder to see someone coming ever closer to doing the same with our logo. Apparently one Egor Lavrov has established a tattoo contest in which he accepts donations as votes for logos, and after the polls close, he has agreed to give 25% of the money raised to charity and 25% to the person who submitted the winning tattoo idea. Oh, and he's going to get the most highly ranked image inked on his arm. We'd be dubious about paying to cast a vote (read: we'd refrain entirely), but what's up with our model being on steroids, anyway?

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Passports and licenses are so last century -- these days, sophisticated crooks can change their identity on a whim, and one particular Michigan State University researcher is looking to stay one step ahead. Anil Jain has created an automatic image retrieval system dubbed Tattoo-ID, which "includes an annotated database containing images of scars, marks and tattoos" that is "linked to the criminal history records of all the suspects and convicts who have a tattoo." Essentially, the application will give law enforcement the ability to query on permanent skin markings, which sure beats manually flipping through ginormous books of images just hoping for a match. Reportedly, Jain and his team are continuing to improve the system, but there's been no word on how long it'll take before implementation can begin. Better stay on the straight and narrow, Zune Guy Microsoft Zune.

[Via TG Daily]

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We can only assume that Blu-ray's victory in the format war pushed this particular Briton over the edge and made him truly believe that the PS3 is in fact "the best console ever made" -- his words, not ours. Quite frankly, we're not sure exactly how much alcohol was involved in making this decision, but we're going to assume that it's just a matter of time before he gets three more to one-up this fellow. Catch the video of the entire process after the jump (if you're a glutton for punishment, that is).

[Via PS3Fanboy]

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Okay, so this whole digital tattoo concept still seems more reasonable than littering one's body with Zune imagery or the BSOD message, but we're still a tad creeped out. Dreamed up by Jim Mielke, this minuscule, implantable display would reportedly connect to an artery and a vein for its power and could display caller ID information as well as video chats right on one's arm. Best of all, this thing won't become the source of all kinds of regret when you head over the hill, as it could also be used to constantly monitor certain aspects of your health and give you a heads-up if anything goes awry. If you're not squirming in your seat at the mere thought of this, it may indeed be right down your alley -- one day, that is.

[Thanks, D]

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There are no words. Pics after the break: only for the brave.

["Thanks," John]

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