Engadget http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Fujifilm to fix 'blooming issue' on X10 and X-S1 cameras]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/13/fujifilm-to-fix-blooming-issue-on-x10-and-x-s1-cameras/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/13/fujifilm-to-fix-blooming-issue-on-x10-and-x-s1-cameras/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/13/fujifilm-to-fix-blooming-issue-on-x10-and-x-s1-cameras/#comments Fujifilm to fix 'blooming issue' on X10 and X-S1 camerasHave shots of bright highlights from your retro X10 or X-S1 been subject to a white disc or blooming effect? A quick perusal of enthusiast photography website DPReview reveals you're not alone, with Fujifilm now acknowledging the issue and promising two fixes. The first phase takes the form of updated firmware, already out for the X10 and coming March 21st for the XS-1, which recognizes problematic bloom-inducing scenarios and compensates by increasing ISO in EXR mode to diminish it. That'll pacify owners until late May, when the company says a redesigned sensor for the duo of digital shooters will become available. It's unclear if the company will reach out to owners of both cams about the retrofit, or if only those who inquire will be privy to the updated hardware. As to why the cameras even shipped this way, the company says its engineers concluded both were working within "prescribed tolerances." Either way, owners should call their local authorized Fujifilm service center for more details.

Update: Thanks all who let us know the X10 received its firmware fix already -- we just amended the post.

Fujifilm to fix 'blooming issue' on X10 and X-S1 cameras originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 13 Mar 2012 19:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bloomingfuji x-s1fuji x10fuji xs1fujifilmfujifilm x-s1FujifilmX-s1FujiX-s1FujiX10FujiXs1x-s1x10Tue, 13 Mar 2012 19:19:00 EST<![CDATA[Fujifilm brings DSLR-like X-S1 camera to the US for $799]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/05/fujifilm-x-s1-camera-launches-in-us/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/05/fujifilm-x-s1-camera-launches-in-us/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/05/fujifilm-x-s1-camera-launches-in-us/#comments Look familiar? That's Fujifilm's latest X-series camera, the X-S1, which launched as the XS-1 in the UK for £699 ($1090) in November. Now the company has moved the dash one character to the left and priced the DSLR-like superzoom at $799.95, with a late-January ship date. We were expecting something slightly different after images of a rumored X cam appeared earlier this week, but this is all we're getting at the high-end -- for now, at least. The X-S1 includes a fixed 26x manual zoom lens with a range of 24-624mm and a variable maximum aperture of f/2.8-5.6, with a 2/3-inch 12 megapixel EXR CMOS sensor behind -- the same size found on the rangefinder-like X10. The lens is quite versatile, allowing you to capture subjects both far away and incredibly close -- it can focus on objects as near as 1 centimeter from the lens in Super Macro Mode. On the rear, you'll find both a 1.4-million-dot, 0.47-inch EVF and a 3-inch 460k-dot tilting LCD -- a heads-up sensor automatically switches to the EVF as you get near.

Sports shooters will appreciate the seven-frames-per-second high-speed mode at full resolution, or 10 fps at six megapixels. And as you'll expect with any high-end cam, there's 1080/30p video capture on board with stereo sound and H.264 encoding, along with RAW stills and full manual control, with a dedicated mode dial up top. Unfortunately, due to the camera's smaller image sensor, ISO sensitivity isn't on-par with larger DSLRs -- the native range extends from ISO 100 to 3,200, though you can jump up to ISO 12,800 when shooting "small" resolution JPEGs (which you aren't likely to do). We're holding out hope that Fuji's rumored cam will make a surprise appearance at the company's CES press conference, but for now, this will have to do. Full details are in the PR just past the break.

Gallery: Fujifilm X-S1

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Fujifilm brings DSLR-like X-S1 camera to the US for $799 originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cameracamerasfujifujifilmfujifilm xfujifilm x-s1fujifilm x10fujifilm x100FujifilmXFujifilmX-s1FujifilmX10FujifilmX100point and shootPointAndShootsuperzoomx-s1x10x100Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:01:00 EST<![CDATA[Engadget's holiday gift guide 2011: digital cameras]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/25/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-2011-digital-cameras/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/25/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-2011-digital-cameras/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/25/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-2011-digital-cameras/#commentsWelcome to the Engadget Holiday Gift Guide! We're well aware of the heartbreaking difficulties surrounding the seasonal shopping experience, so we're here to help you sort out this year's tech treasures. Below is today's bevy of curated picks, and you can head back to the Gift Guide hub to see the rest of the product guides as they're added throughout the holiday season.


With cameras popping up on tablets, smartphones and even Bluetooth headsets, there's a fairly good chance that there's already a device in your pocket capable of shooting high-res stills and HD video. But even with popular apps like Instagram on-board, mobile devices still can't match the versatility and image quality of a dedicated snapper. If you're looking to hide a new point-and-shoot under the tree this year, there are plenty of great options to consider, for any budget. So clear off the memory card and get ready to jump past the break for our top picks that will deliver -- and capture -- plenty of holiday cheer.

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Engadget's holiday gift guide 2011: digital cameras originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 25 Nov 2011 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1D X1dX300 HS300HscameracamerasCanonCanon EOS-1D XCanon PowerShotCanon PowerShot ELPH 300 HSCanon S100CanonEos-1dXCanonPowershotCanonPowershotElph300HsCanonS100Cyber-shotD7000DMC-FH25DSC-WX9ELPHEOS-1D XEos-1dXFujifilmFujifilm X10FujifilmX10hgghgg2011holiday gift guideholiday gift guide 2011HolidayGiftGuideHolidayGiftGuide2011LumixMV800NEX-C3NikonNikon D7000NikonD7000PanasonicPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH25PanasonicLumixDmc-fh25photographypowershotS100SamsungSamsung MV800SamsungMv800SonySony Alpha NEX-C3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9Sony NEX-C3SonyAlphaNex-c3SonyCyber-shotDsc-wx9SonyNex-c3X10Fri, 25 Nov 2011 12:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Klipsch launches Lou Reed X10i Signature Edition headphones, vivaciousness follows]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/15/klipsch-launches-lou-reed-x10i-signature-edition-headphones-viv/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/15/klipsch-launches-lou-reed-x10i-signature-edition-headphones-viv/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/15/klipsch-launches-lou-reed-x10i-signature-edition-headphones-viv/#comments We knew good and well Klipsch was dabbling in all sorts of various paint schemes when we toured its Indiana-based headquarters in the winter of 2009, and now it seems that one of those prototypes has found a place in the market. The company has just launched the Lou Reed X10i Signature Edition headphones ("coming soon"), a glittered-up version of the X10i that we already feel head over heels in love with. Outside of aesthetics, there's nothing significant changing here, but the extra $50 will net you a purple inline remote (compatible with Apple's iOS devices), a screened Lou Reed autograph, a 360-degree mic and a sense of gratification that could only be matched by being elected president of the free world. Or, something like that. Hit the source for a full helping of specifications, but it's on you to find a safe and legal method for acquiring $399.95.

Gallery: Klipsch Lou Reed X10i Signature Edition headphones

Klipsch launches Lou Reed X10i Signature Edition headphones, vivaciousness follows originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 15 Nov 2011 09:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Official Android updates
  • Verizon was spitting out new refreshes left and right this week, as we saw Gingerbread begin to roll out as OTA downloads on the Motorola Droid 3, HTC Droid Incredible, and -- get this -- even the Motorola Droid 2 R2-D2 edition. [Thanks to everyone who sent this in]
  • Interestingly enough, Android 2.3 for the Droid 2 Global was already getting pushed out, but was pulled just a couple days later after a Microsoft Exchange encryption issue was discovered. We've been told the updates will resume "soon." [via Droid-Life]
  • Finally, Verizon also pushed out one other software upgrade -- this time on its 4510L LTE MiFi. (Thanks, Matt)
  • HTC continues to expand its bootloader unlock tool to more phones, region by region. This week the company enabled support for the EVO 3D in Canada and Europe. [via Phandroid]
Unofficial Android updates / custom ROMs / misc hackery
  • The Motorola Droid 3 and Droid X both now have access to an SBF -- System Boot File -- to act as a safeguard for anyone who manages to brick their phones. [via Droid-Life (1) and (2)]
  • Recently we heard about the Honeycomb ROM for the HTC Flyer getting leaked by MoDaCo, but no screenshots were available at the time. This week, however, someone successfully grabbed a few images to share with the world (shown in the above image). The ROM appears to run on Android 3.2 with HTC Sense 1.1 for tablets as the featured UI. [via AndroidBugle -- thanks, Dennis]
  • Let's talk a little more about leaked Sense ROMs. We've already seen Sense 3.5 working on the Desire HD, and now we have another device to add to the list: the EVO 4G. [via XDA]
  • The first kernel for unlocked bootloaders on the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 is now waiting for your download, so head over to the link for instructions. [via XDA]
  • If you've been waiting and hoping for CyanogenMod 7 on your HTC Sensation or EVO 3D so you can shed the Sense UI, that time may be very close at hand. According to a member of the CyanogenMod team, an early alpha build for both devices may be available by the end of this weekend, so keep an eye out. [via Phandroid]
Other platforms
  • Two new unofficial ROMs -- one for Windows Phone Mango and another for NoDo --are now available for the Samsung Omnia 7. The Mango ROM improves the device's radio, camera drivers and motion sensors, in addition to a few other enhancements. [via WPCentral]
Refreshes already covered this week

Refresh Roundup: week of September 5, 2011 originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 11 Sep 2011 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We really like Fujifilm's X100 -- it's a solidly-built camera, with an APS-C sensor, f/2 lens, and a rather unique hybrid optical / electronic viewfinder. But the X100 carries a $1,400 sticker price, and that 23mm lens -- as sharp as it may be -- is permanently fixed to the mount. That's why we were rather exited when Fuji announced its X10 earlier this week. Would this be a much more capable (and affordable) replacement for the X100? Turns out it's not -- well, not exactly -- though this latest model is certainly a better fit for the consumer market. We had a chance to go hands-on with an early prototype on display at the company's IFA booth, and while some features (notably the pop-up flash) weren't yet functional, we're told it's a rather accurate representation of what we'll see when the X10 hits stores in late October, priced within the €499-599 range (about $715-860).

The first thing you'll notice with the X10 is that, well, there's nary a power button in sight. Instead, you'll rotate the 28-112mm f/2-2.8 manual zoom lens to fire it up. There's also no aperture ring, unlike its more powerful sibling, and manual focus is handled electronically, instead of directly on the lens. Upon closer inspection, you'll find that the X100's slick hybrid viewfinder has been replaced with a strictly electronic one. And what about image quality? We weren't able to take away any sample pics, but with a much smaller 2/3-inch sensor, we haven't a doubt that images won't look nearly as good as those shot with Fuji's better-equipped model. To compensate for that, the camera's EXR mode can bump the resolution down from 12 megapixels to six, in turn capturing higher quality images in low light. We're looking forward to checking out a production version sometime this fall, but in the meantime, thumb through the images below, or jump past the break for a video overview.

Gallery: Fujifilm X10 hands-on

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Fujifilm X10 hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 03 Sep 2011 12:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Retro designs seem to be the latest thing when it comes to high-end point-and-shoot cameras, and Fujifilm is helping to lead the pack with its rather limited (and pricey) X100. The company's just-announced X10, however, appears to expand upon its well-received cousin with a mighty fast f/2-2.8, 28-112mm manual zoom lens with a proprietary "Electron Beam Coating" that promises excellent image quality, even at the edge of the frame. The camera features a black magnesium alloy housing -- we have to admit, it's a very elegant look. There's also a 12 megapixel EXR CMOS sensor with sensitivity up to ISO 12,800, 1080p video, an optical viewfinder, 10 fps continuous shooting (7 fps at full res), a pop-up flash, and a full-size hot shoe. Advanced photogs will appreciate the shooting mode, focus mode and exposure compensation dials, along with dedicated buttons to adjust a variety of other settings, including activating RAW capture. Fuji is mum on price, but we're certain to get an update before this hits stores in early November. Jump past the break for the full feature rundown.

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Fujifilm announces X10 camera with 12 megapixel CMOS sensor, optical viewfinder, f/2 lens originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 01 Sep 2011 01:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Couldn't get your hands on a discount TouchPad? It's not quite as cheap, but X10 does boldly claim that its new AirPad is "the best tablet on the market for under $200." It's important to have realistic goals, after all. The seven-inch slate packs in 4GB of storage (plus a microSD slot), WiFi, and Android 2.3.

X10 AirPad is a warm slab of Gingerbread for under $200 originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 25 Aug 2011 08:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Official Android Updates:
  • Remember the Gingerbread update that's rolling out to the T-Mobile myTouch 4G? If waiting for the OTA download doesn't mesh with your level of patience (or lack thereof), you'll be able to head to a corporate-owned retail store starting August 5th to receive the update manually. [via T-Mobile]
  • The Kyocera Echo's rollout of Gingerbread may be starting tomorrow and getting pushed out to customers over a four-day period. The new refresh also adds Swype 3.0 and security enhancements. [via SprintFeed]
  • Gingerbread is also currently heading to Verizon's Motorola Droid X2. [via AndroidCentral]
  • Sony Ericsson announced that users of the Xperia X10 won't be left off of the Android 2.3 bandwagon either -- it's been confirmed that global and carrier-unlocked versions are receiving the update, though it's up to specific carriers to decide if they want to push the update out as well. [via MobileBurn]
  • Verizon's Droid Incredible 2 is the recipient of a minor software update that aims to improve server connection for email and contacts. The OTA download can be yours by going into settings and having the phone check for updates. [via AndroidCentral]
  • The original HTC Desire's getting its turn for Android 2.3, but the OTA update is currently going out to unbranded devices only. [via HTC Desire Portal]
  • Users have been reporting an issue with their Samsung Fascinates receiving incoming calls after the latest update, and the latest update, called ED05, will be pushed to phones over the next few days to help resolve that concern, while fixing a couple SMS bugs as well. [via Droid-Life]

Unofficial updates, custom ROMs, and misc. hackery:
  • A new leaked Gingerbread update for the Samsung Epic 4G, EG22, can be had now. The leak bumps the device up to Android 2.3.4. [via PPC Geeks Forum]
  • The Motorola Triumph hasn't even been out for ten days, but it already has ClockworkMod Recovery. [via AndroidForums]
  • Peter Alfonso's released Android 2.3.5 as a custom download for the original Droid. Follow the via link for instructions on how to download and install it. [via Droid-Life]
  • The Revolutionary S-OFF tool has now been released as an early developer preview. The tool will give you full access to download and install custom ROMs for several devices, including the HTC EVO 3D and Sensation. [via AndroidCentral]

Other Platforms:
  • T-Mobile pushed out a firmware update to the HTC HD7 this week, though no change log was provided. If you didn't receive a notification on your phone informing you of the update, connect it to your Zune Desktop and check for updates. [via WPCentral]
  • The Dell Venue Pro's also on the receiving end of a firmware refresh, which brings with it a load of various bug fixes. [via Twitter]

Refresh Roundup: week of July 25, 2011 originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 31 Jul 2011 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: Mike wrote in to let us know that Sony Ericsson is backing off again, now saying that information about the X10 update "was a bit too premature." Shocking, we know.

Xperia X10 gets Gingerbread update, gratuitous cookie pictures ensue originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 27 Jul 2011 07:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Android 2.1 update now available for AT&T Xperia X10 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 31 May 2011 06:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Adam]

Xperia X10 goes on sale for just a dollar on contract, Gingerbread-flavored future makes it appealing originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 03 Apr 2011 09:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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P.S. - If you're wondering about the X10 Mini, X10 Mini Pro or X8, those are all stuck on Android 2.1.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

Xperia X10 to get Android 2.3 this summer, makes us rub our eyes in disbelief originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 25 Mar 2011 07:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10's multitouch update rolling out now; X8, X10 Mini, and X10 Mini Pro getting ANT+ support soon originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 01 Feb 2011 20:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ericssonfirmwaremulti touchmulti-touchMultiTouchpinch to zoomPinchToZoomsonysony ericssonSonyEricssonupdateupgradex10x10 minix10 mini proX10MiniX10MiniProx8xperiaxperia x10xperia x10 minixperia x10 mini proxperia x8XperiaX10XperiaX10MiniXperiaX10MiniProXperiaX8Tue, 01 Feb 2011 20:58:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony Ericsson Xperia X10's pinch-to-zoom update starts rolling out this week -- in Japan]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/18/sony-ericsson-xperia-x10s-pinch-to-zoom-update-starts-rolling-o/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/18/sony-ericsson-xperia-x10s-pinch-to-zoom-update-starts-rolling-o/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/18/sony-ericsson-xperia-x10s-pinch-to-zoom-update-starts-rolling-o/#commentsIt's been a long, tough, road, but customers of Sony Ericsson's beleaguered X10 have some reason to celebrate this week as the Japanese version offered on NTT DoCoMo becomes the first to get an official multitouch software upgrade. Mind you, it's not a full, perfect multitouch implementation: pinch-to-zoom is actually the only gesture supported, which means rotation (in Maps, for example) won't work, and it's also not guaranteed to work in all multitouch-capable third-party apps. Furthermore, Sony Ericsson isn't yet talking about when the update will be available for other markets -- and considering the phased Android 2.1 rollout, some markets could be in for a bit of a wait.

[Thanks, Vidit]

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10's pinch-to-zoom update starts rolling out this week -- in Japan originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 18 Jan 2011 13:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Viliv X7 and X10 Android tablets hands-on

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Viliv X7 and X10 Android tablets hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 07 Jan 2011 17:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sony Ericsson: no OS updates for Xperia X10 beyond Android 2.1, it's better than 2.2 anyway originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 06 Jan 2011 10:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We can't say for sure just yet, but we're starting to get the feeling that we're going to see lots of tablets at CES. The latest to join the party is Viliv, which has just announced that it will be showing off its new Android-based X7 and X10 tablets, along with the Windows 7-based X70 "slate" -- the latter of which is touted to be the "most slim and light Windows 7 based tablet in the world," and is presumably a successor to the company's existing X70 tablet. As you might expect, however, Viliv is still saving most of the key details for the official unveiling at CES, but you know we'll be there to check them all out first hand.

Viliv to debut Android-based X7, X10, Windows 7-based X70 tablets at CES originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 21 Dec 2010 19:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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How is this possible given all the advances we've seen? Wireless and sensor technology has advanced far beyond what's required to automate a home. Just look at smartphones, for example, that now ship standard with 3G (and even 4G) data, 802.11n WiFi, Bluetooth, and GPS radios in addition to sensors for motion, temperature, moisture, proximity, and even direction. We don't have the answer to home automation's dilemma -- to dig into that topic we'd require a few thousand more words, at least. All we know for sure is that the biggie consumer electronics companies are reluctant to sort it out. As such, dozens of small companies are left to deal with a mess created by an industry incapable of coalescing around a set of interoperable home automation standards.

One such company is Mi Casa Verde. A tiny startup that launched its linux-based Vera home automation server back in 2008 with a renewed promise to make home automation setup and control as easy for novices as it is robust for techies and enthusiasts. We've been using a recently launched second generation Vera 2 for a few weeks now. Sure, we haven't quite reached one-button nirvana, but as home automation newbies we're proud to say that we've automated a few helpful in-home lighting situations while skirting the clutches of the Dark Angel sequestered within our fuse box. Better yet, we can control it all from an iPhone -- including the Christmas tree. Click through to see how we did it.

Gallery: Mi Casa Verde Vera Review

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Mi Casa Verde Vera review: Home automation, simplified originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 17 Dec 2010 11:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Best Buy Mobile will offer free smartphones, mostly Android, every day in December originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 03 Dec 2010 03:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sony Ericsson faults 'especially rigorous' firmware testing in US for X10's Eclair update delay on AT&T originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 24 Nov 2010 14:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid 2.1Android2.1atteclairericcssongoogleSONYsony ericssonSonyEricssonupdateupgradex10Wed, 24 Nov 2010 14:23:00 EST<![CDATA[Xperia X10 will get pinch-to-zoom in Q1 2011, with some limitation (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/17/xperia-x10-to-pinch-and-zoom-in-q1-2011-with-some-limitation-v/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/17/xperia-x10-to-pinch-and-zoom-in-q1-2011-with-some-limitation-v/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/17/xperia-x10-to-pinch-and-zoom-in-q1-2011-with-some-limitation-v/#comments There's been a long back-and-forth from Sony Ericsson and the dev community as to whether or not the Xperia X10 was at all capable of multi-touch -- the company stance has been that the hardware just can't do it, but still whispers to the contrary have lingered. Consider those murmurs validated: Sony Ericsson Product Blog has announced that the X10 will, in fact, get multi-touch in the first quarter of next year -- with some caveats. The large asterisk that's destined to clarify the minutiae will tell you that pinch-to-zoom will be enabled for browser and maps, but as the blog post put it, "situations like when the movement of the two fingers cross each other on the X- or Y-axis that could cause strange behavior." Third-party apps should be able to join some functionality, too, with the similar limitations (including when buttons must be pressed simultaneously -- that won't work). In the video demonstration after the break, take note how Angry Birds doesn't quite pinch and zoom smoothly. So yeah, it's not all sunshine, but at least there's something to look forward to.

Continue reading Xperia X10 will get pinch-to-zoom in Q1 2011, with some limitation (video)

Xperia X10 will get pinch-to-zoom in Q1 2011, with some limitation (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 17 Nov 2010 13:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 hacked to support multitouch, sort of originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 09 Nov 2010 23:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ericssonhackmobilemulti touchmulti-touchMultiTouchsonysony ericssonSonyEricssontouchscreenx10xperiaxperia x10XperiaX10Tue, 09 Nov 2010 23:52:00 EST<![CDATA[Android 2.1 starts rolling out to Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 line this weekend]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/29/android-2-1-starts-rolling-out-to-sony-ericsson-xperia-x10-line/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/29/android-2-1-starts-rolling-out-to-sony-ericsson-xperia-x10-line/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/29/android-2-1-starts-rolling-out-to-sony-ericsson-xperia-x10-line/#comments Doesn't get much more "late October" than this, does it? Sony Ericsson has announced that it'll begin delivering Android 2.1 upgrades to its X10 line of phones at long last this coming Sunday, October 31st -- but odds are pretty good you won't be in the first batch. In fact, only unbranded X10s, X10 Minis, and X10 Mini Pros in Nordic countries will be getting boosted at first, followed by "more kits" on Monday and throughout November. As a refresher, these updates will bring 720p video capture on the X10 proper (complete with continuous autofocus), a new backup / restore app, and a bunch of other tweaks that should make your little pal feel a bit less 2009 and bit more 2010. Froyo would be nice, of course... but we'll take what we can get.

Android 2.1 starts rolling out to Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 line this weekend originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 29 Oct 2010 13:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid 2.1Android2.1eclairericssonfirmwaregooglesonysony ericssonSonyEricssonupdateupgradex10x10 minix10 mini proX10MiniX10MiniProxperiaFri, 29 Oct 2010 13:12:00 EST<![CDATA[Dell Streak, HTC Surround, white Samsung Fascinate, and Taylor Swift-ified white SE X10 coming to Best Buy exclusively]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/14/dell-streak-htc-surround-white-samsung-fascinate-and-taylor-s/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/14/dell-streak-htc-surround-white-samsung-fascinate-and-taylor-s/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/14/dell-streak-htc-surround-white-samsung-fascinate-and-taylor-s/#comments We've got a little more detail on those four new pre-orderable phones up in Best Buy Mobile's business this week now that the news has gone from leak status to official, and needless to say, the truth is even stranger than fiction. The Dell Streak will be available for the first time in retail stores for $299.99 on contract come October 24, joined by a white version of Verizon's Samsung Fascinate for $149.99 on contract; those two will be followed on November 8 by the HTC Surround for $199. Here's where it gets interesting, though: the white Sony Ericsson X10 for AT&T -- also rumored in our original leak -- will come pre-loaded with "The Essential Taylor Swift Experience," which frankly doesn't paint a picture of the target demographic we'd really expected. But hey, we like surprises! What does her essential experience entail, exactly? Two albums, a new single, ringtone and video content, and access to her new album when it launches on October 25. This bad boy also comes in on October 24 for $99 on contract. Best Buy claims that all four of these are in-store exclusives... which, particularly with the Surround, is pretty insane. Follow the break for the press release.

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Dell Streak, HTC Surround, white Samsung Fascinate, and Taylor Swift-ified white SE X10 coming to Best Buy exclusively originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 14 Oct 2010 14:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: We've been told that the white Fascinate and X10 will be exclusives for Best Buy, at least at first.

[Thanks, anonymous tipster]

White Samsung Fascinate and Sony Ericsson X10 joining Dell Streak in Best Buy this month originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 13 Oct 2010 15:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

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Sony Ericsson pushes Android 2.1 upgrade for X10 family back to 'late October' originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 23 Sep 2010 07:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2.1androidandroid 2.1android osAndroid2.1AndroidOsdelaydelayedeclairfirmwaresony ericssonSonyEricssonupdateupgradex10x10 minix10 mini proX10MiniX10MiniProxperiaxperia x10XperiaX10Thu, 23 Sep 2010 07:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Xperia X10 family's Android 2.1 upgrade coming by end of September, says Sony Ericsson UK]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/30/xperia-x10-familys-android-2-1-upgrade-coming-by-end-of-septemb/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/30/xperia-x10-familys-android-2-1-upgrade-coming-by-end-of-septemb/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/30/xperia-x10-familys-android-2-1-upgrade-coming-by-end-of-septemb/#comments When we talked to Sony Ericsson for the Xperia X10 for AT&T review, reps informed us that the phone is upgradeable but no further information could be provided. Now, we can't say if this latest bit is global or just for those across the pond, but the official Twitter account of SE's UK arm wrote today that Android 2.1 is "due for release before the end of September this year." Certainly a step up from the Q4 2010 time frame we heard previously, but again, we've no clue if this applies to the US as well -- we've messaged a stateside rep and will let you know what we hear. A blessing for some X10 family owners, just a cherry on top for others.

[Thanks, Henrik]

Xperia X10 family's Android 2.1 upgrade coming by end of September, says Sony Ericsson UK originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 30 Aug 2010 15:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 for AT&T review originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 28 Aug 2010 13:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Entelligence is a column by technology strategist and author Michael Gartenberg, a man whose desire for a delicious cup of coffee and a quality New York bagel is dwarfed only by his passion for tech. In these articles, he'll explore where our industry is and where it's going -- on both micro and macro levels -- with the unique wit and insight only he can provide.

We are all familiar with Moore's law. The observation made by Intel co-founder Gordon Moore that the density of semiconductors doubles roughly every eighteen months. The net result? It's always going to be better faster and cheaper. Certainly that's been true of the phone space, with large screens, fast processors and lots of storage.

In the last few weeks alone I've looked at new phones with 1Ghz processors, the latest and greatest software platforms from Google and RIM... but it's been one little gadget that's caught my attention and it totally bucks the trend. What device? It's the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Mini Pro -- which is a lot of name for a small phone -- and it shows some very different thinking about what a smartphone is. In theory, this isn't a phone that I should like. Instead of a large 4.3-inch screen, it's running a 2.55-inch screen at 240 x 320 resolution. Don't look for a 1Ghz processor here. It's got an ARMv6 revision 5 processor at 600Mhz. Finally, forget Froyo or even Eclair. This thing's got Android 1.6 on it and may never get updated to the latest and greatest. Despite all that, I think Sony Ericsson has a potential hit on their hands if they decide to bring this to the US later this year as they said they plan to. Why am I so enamored?

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Entelligence: when less beats Moore originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 27 Aug 2010 17:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Before the mass adoption of smartphones in the U.S., many fretted that the heavy subsidization model was feeding a free handset model that would keep Americans hopelessly addicted to basic voice plans and phones optimized for them. The price consumers paid in relation to the value of the handset, it was argued, was hopelessly out of whack. This year, a string of successful smartphones have shown that an increasing percentage of U.S. consumers are willing to pay $200 for a flagship device. On the other hand, there's still ample evidence that price and value can remain disconnected. And the carriers aren't making it much easier.

The smartphone surge has been driven in part by a desire to acquire the best and by a response to carrier advertising. However, a recent run-up in advanced smartphones have made it difficult to define a clear top of the line at many carriers, and carriers simply cannot promote them all with the same attention lavished on the iPhone or original Droid. Take the turn of events at Verizon, for example, which in the space of a few months has rolled out the Droid Incredible, Droid X and Droid 2, with the Samsung Fascinate in the wings. At least the first three have been all priced at $199, with strong precedent for the Fascinate coming in at that level. And while AT&T has been a bit more diverse in the operating systems of its recent spate of high-end contenders -- the iPhone 4, BlackBerry Torch and Samsung Captivate -- they too have all been priced at $199.

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Switched On: Gluts and glory originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 21 Aug 2010 19:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Celebrity Nerds confirms what you always knew, deep in your heart of hearts: that stars are nerds like us. Send in your own confirmations of this fact right here.

Oh, Justin Timberlake. Why does he insist on confusing us? Known BlackBerry user (plenty of photographic evidence to back this one up) JTimbs recently got our hearts all a flutter when he tweeted -- about Entourage, no less -- from the Twitter for Android app. Wait, what? Android? Yes, that's right. So, of course we've spent the last hour doing 'research' on the internet searching desperately for photographic evidence. What did we find? Just a photo culled from the top of Celebrity BlackBerry Sightings -- but this is no BlackBerry, friend. No, they've got it all wrong, if you ask us. Timberlake, known Sony spokesperson, appears to be holding an Xperia X10. Of course, that raises an even more troubling question -- Twitter for Android works only on devices with OS 2.1 and above, so the X10 running its current version of 1.6 wouldn't cut the mustard. Unless Justin is getting special treatment from Sony with an Eclair device? Our heart just skipped a beat.

Update: Just to clarify, Timberlake's tweet did not come from the X10's Timescape app. As you can see right here, those tweets are identified as coming from "Sony Ericsson X10."

[Thanks, Trucker boy]

Celebrity Nerds: Justin Timberlake -- secret Android lover? originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 18 Aug 2010 11:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidblackberrycelebrity blackberry userscelebrity nerdsCelebrityBlackberryUserscelebritynerdsjustin timberlakeJustinTimberlakesonysony ericssonSony Ericsson XPERIA X10SonyEricssonSonyEricssonXperiaX10twittertwitter for androidTwitterForAndroidx10xperiaxperia x10XperiaX10Wed, 18 Aug 2010 11:44:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 officially debuts on AT&T: $130 on contract]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/09/sony-ericsson-xperia-10-officially-debuts-on-atandt-130-on-contr/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/09/sony-ericsson-xperia-10-officially-debuts-on-atandt-130-on-contr/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/09/sony-ericsson-xperia-10-officially-debuts-on-atandt-130-on-contr/#comments If ever there were a place for using the phrase "it's about time," this would be it. If you'll recall, we heard rumors that Sony Ericsson's Xperia X10 would be headed to AT&T as far back as November of last year, possibly proving just how grueling the certification process is for getting a handset onto Ma Bell's network. Those whispers flared up again back in April, and our hunches about yesterday's tease seem to be confirmed today. The Android-powered X10 (v1.6 so far as we can tell, but the PR carefully dodges the issue) will be available for consumers starting on August 15th, with the handset boasting a 4-inch touchpanel, 1GHz Snapdragon processor, inbuilt GPS, 8.1 megapixel camera (with LED flash), 8GB of onboard memory, a 2GB flash card and a couple of SE's own apps atop the stock Android build (Mediascape and Timescape). AT&T's claiming that this bad boy will set you back $149.99 on a 2-year service plan, but Sony's saying that it can be picked up in a local Sony Style store for $20 less. Oh, and if you wait a week, it'll be $49.99 on contract over at Amazon. Decisions, decisions.

Update: Yep, it's Android 1.6. Commence weeping.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

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Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 officially debuts on AT&T: $130 on contract originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 09 Aug 2010 10:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidattgooglegoogle androidGoogleAndroidgsmnow availableNowAvailableon saleOnSaleSEsmartphoneSnapdragonSony EricssonSonyEricssonx10xperiaxperia x10XperiaX10Mon, 09 Aug 2010 10:17:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony teases something smarter, our money's on Xperia]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/08/sony-teases-something-smarter-our-moneys-on-xperia/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/08/sony-teases-something-smarter-our-moneys-on-xperia/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/08/sony-teases-something-smarter-our-moneys-on-xperia/#comments Sony's website is slowly ticking down the hours, minutes and seconds until the company's latest product launch, but like all other Sony teasers in recent memory, there's little real doubt. If references to "X10" peppered through the site's source code left any doubt, this picture should clear it up -- mark our words, that's an Xperia X10 underneath the clock. Apparently the four-inch Android smartphone is finally ready for its US debut, though whether it's "smarter" or no will probably depend on which version of the OS it ships with. Expect an AT&T launch, and be sure to read our full review.

Update: As numerous commenters and tipsters have pointed out, Sony hasn't gone to much trouble to hide what's going on -- all you need to do to see the trademark Xperia logo is drop that image into a photo editor and crank up the brightness.

[Thanks, Jason]

Sony teases something smarter, our money's on Xperia originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 08 Aug 2010 15:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Androidcountdown clockCountdownClocksmarter is comingSmarterIsComingsonysony ericssonSonyEricssonteaseteaserX10XperiaXperia X10XperiaX10Sun, 08 Aug 2010 15:03:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony Ericsson Xperia X10, Samsung Eternity II hitting AT&T in the coming weeks?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/05/sony-ericsson-xperia-x10-samsung-eternity-ii-hitting-atandt-in-th/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/05/sony-ericsson-xperia-x10-samsung-eternity-ii-hitting-atandt-in-th/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/05/sony-ericsson-xperia-x10-samsung-eternity-ii-hitting-atandt-in-th/#comments You might remember that we'd said back in April that AT&T would be picking up the Sony Ericsson X10 in the 30th week of the year. Well, turns out we weren't exactly right, but it seems we're going to end up being pretty damn close. We're hearing that AT&T is lining up for a launch some time between the middle of August and the middle of September; smartphone data is required, of course, and it'll cost independent dealers $345 per unit (retail pricing is anyone's guess). Also launching in the same timeframe will be the Samsung Eternity II, a device BGR had mentioned back in June. No details on this one, but we'd assume it'll be a slicker, higher-spec follow-on to the original Eternity from way back in '08. Sadly, there's no indication these X10s will have anything other than the dusty Android 1.6-based platform they've been running everywhere since their global launch, so get ready to travel back in time if you end up cross-shopping this with the Captivate.

[Thanks, anonymous tipster]

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10, Samsung Eternity II hitting AT&T in the coming weeks? originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 05 Aug 2010 14:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Sergio M.]

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Sony Ericsson X10 firmware update introduces wildly annoying WiFi bug originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 04 Aug 2010 14:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 has been rooted, all is right with the world originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 10 Jul 2010 13:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 gets software update (and no, it's not Eclair) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 06 Jul 2010 02:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidericssongooglemobilesonysony ericssonSonyEricssonupdateupgradex10xperiaxperia x10XperiaX10Tue, 06 Jul 2010 02:02:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony Ericsson X10 Mini teardown reveals densely packed, tiny hardware]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/22/sony-ericsson-x10-mini-teardown-reveals-densely-packed-tiny-har/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/22/sony-ericsson-x10-mini-teardown-reveals-densely-packed-tiny-har/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/22/sony-ericsson-x10-mini-teardown-reveals-densely-packed-tiny-har/#comments The crew at iFixit were jonesing for something to disassemble recently, and Sony Ericsson's X10 Mini seems to have been the nearest thing they could lay hand and screwdriver upon. We'll admit HTC has us kind of spoiled with the colorful interiors of its phones, so we were a little underwhelmed by the demureness of the X10 Mini. Everything is packed into the utilitarian logic board, and although you get to decouple the screen and antenna assembly, it's still mostly a thick slab of highly integrated technology. Still, if you want to see a Qualcomm MSM7227 all naked and exposed to the elements, this is your chance. The source link contains all the intimate photography you could wish for.

Sony Ericsson X10 Mini teardown reveals densely packed, tiny hardware originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 22 Jun 2010 06:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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By now you know that (one of) AMOLED's Achilles' heel is readability in direct sunlight. But Samsung's been working hard to fix that with its new Super AMOLED technology. Techblog took the display to task by pitting the Samsung Galaxy S (4-inch, 480 x 800 pixel Super AMOLED) against the HTC Desire (3.7-inch 480 x 800 pixel AMOLED) and Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 (4-inch, 480 x 854 pixel TFT LCD). It's clear from the video embedded after the break that the LCD still has the edge in the harsh Greek sun, but the Super AMOLED certainly makes a much stronger showing than its AMOLED sib. In fact, differences in visibility between the LCD and Super AMOLED are often indistinguishable, like the picture above. That'll be good news for us just as soon as Samsung can start meeting demand... regardless of what Stevie J has to say. Check the video after the break and be sure to click the source for some more side-by-side pics, including a few taken indoors where that Super AMOLED display really shines.

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Super AMOLED vs AMOLED vs LCD in direct sunlight... fight! (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 21 Jun 2010 03:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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