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[NTT DoCoMo launching 19 new devices this summer, brings Galaxy S III to Japan]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/16/ntt-docomo-launching-19-new-devices-this-summer/http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/16/ntt-docomo-launching-19-new-devices-this-summer/http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/16/ntt-docomo-launching-19-new-devices-this-summer/#comments NTT DoCoMo launching 19 new devices this summer, brings Galaxy S III to Japan

If you aren't already accustomed to Japan's regular deluge of device announcements, brace yourself: NTT DoCoMo just stepped forward with 17 new phones, as well as a mobile WiFi hotspot and a tablet. Throw a stone at the pile of hardware, and you're likely to strike something running Ice Cream Sandwich -- with the exception of the WiFi hotspot and a single handset designed for kids, every device on the list is running Android 4.0. Among the hodgepodge of handsets, DoCoMo is offering ten dual-core devices with screens ranging from 3.7 to 5-inches, a 10.1-inch 1.2Ghz dual-core slate, camera sensors of all sizes (from 8 megapixels to 13, that is) and a curious "Raku-Raku smartphone" that promises the "sensation of pressing actual keys" to smartphone newbies. The lineup's superstars, however, can all be found in DoCoMo's "NEXT" series of smartphones, bolstering the carrier's Xi LTE service with heavy hitters like the Galaxy S III, the Optimus Vu, Sony's Xperia GX and the Tegra 3 touting Arrows X. Hit the source links to check out the smartphone smorgasbord for yourself, or read on for our list of the never-before-seen ICS devices (they're all waterproof!) as well as DoCoMo's official press release.

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NTT DoCoMo launching 19 new devices this summer, brings Galaxy S III to Japan originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 16 May 2012 01:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It's that time of the season again, as Japan's mobile carriers unveil more alternate-universe models that we'll probably never see elsewhere. Leading the pack is the final version of Fujitsu's long-time-coming quad-core Android phone, arriving as the Arrows Z ISW13F. With NVIDIA's Tegra 3, WiMAX connectivity, 16GB of built-in storage and a 4.6-inch 1280 x 720 display, Fujitsu's somehow jammed it all into less than 11mm of smartphone. The 13-megapixel camera includes an Exmor R sensor, while a microSD slot can add up to 32GB of space.

The AQUOS Serie is another belle of KDDI's spring ball, with a 4.6-inch 1280 x 720 display, 1-seg TV tuner and a 12-megapixel camera on the back. It's also the first phone to pack both NFC and Felica mobile payment hardware into the same device, mobile wallet fans. The collection is also joined by the HTC J and the final retail version of Kyocera and KDDI's "Smart Sonic Receiver" in the Urbano Progresso -- a phone that transmits sound through vibration. Any ex-pats in the mood for a new keitai can take a closer look at the rest of the new family at the source below.

Update: Kyocera has confirmed to us that the Smart Sonic Receiver used in the Urbano Progresso is indeed the same tissue conduction technology Kyocera demonstrated last week at CTIA Wireless.

KDDI reveals its Summer 2012 collection: Android smartphones are still hot originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 15 May 2012 09:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>AQUOSAQUOS SerieAquosSerieArrowsArrows Z ISW13FArrowsZIsw13fauau by KDDIAuByKddiFujitsuHTC JHtcJJapanJapaneseKDDIKDDI auKddiAuKyocerakyocera tissue conductionKyoceraTissueConductionmobilepostminismart sonic receiverSmartSonicReceivertissue conductionTissueConductionUrbano ProgressoUrbanoProgressoTue, 15 May 2012 09:51:00 EST<![CDATA[iPhone was Japan's best-selling smartphone in 2011, Android more than comfy as well]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/10/iphone-was-bestselling-japan-smartphone-in-2011/http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/10/iphone-was-bestselling-japan-smartphone-in-2011/http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/10/iphone-was-bestselling-japan-smartphone-in-2011/#comments MMRI phone market share in Japan for 2011

It's deemed likely that Apple had the top-selling cellphone in Japan this past fall, but how did it do in all of 2011? Quite well, if you go by MMRI's estimates. The iPhone had 30 percent (almost 7.3 million) of the Land of the Rising Sun's 24.2 million sales among individual smartphone labels, or nearly double Sharp's 17.5 percent. Don't think that Android-powered smartphones like the Aquos SH-12C didn't make an impact, though: virtually every other smartphone in Japan, 69 percent, was running some flavor of Google's mobile OS. Apple managed to shake up a sometimes insular overall keitai market as well, having come just short of Fujitsu for the top spot in all cellphones. Researchers are expecting the smartphone space in Japan to grow by a healthy 15 percent in 2012, although it's still a wildcard as to whether or not KDDI's iPhone support will keep Apple riding high for another year.

iPhone was Japan's best-selling smartphone in 2011, Android more than comfy as well originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 10 May 2012 17:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Sharp LCD concepts

Sharp 8K Super Hi-Vision LCD, 4K TV and Freestyle wireless LCD HDTV hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Sharp interactive displays

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Sharp unveils an 80-inch touchscreen for the boardroom originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 09 Jan 2012 13:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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KDDI's latest team-up with Sharp appears to be haunted by the ghosts of mobile past, present and future. The AQUOS IS14SH sends us spinning back to the 90's with a slide-out numerical keypad that hopes to appeal to those T9 typists who have honed the craft to a fine art. More future-facing customers may be sold on the combination of Android Gingerbread, Three Seg TV tuner, NFC wallet and eight-megapixel camera. The phone is available now in black, white and pink, though none, sadly, will land with Sharp's recently unveiled optical image stabilizer.

Sharp AQUOS IS14SH presses hold on the death of the phone keypad originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 21 Dec 2011 10:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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As per typical NTT DoCoMo Android phones, our SH-01D suffered from minor lags due to the heavy OS customization; but leaving that aside we dug its 4.5-inch 1,280 x 720 ASV display and its overall build quality. We then quickly moved on to the camera: while image stabilization is available for both photo and video modes, don't expect it to fully compensate your shakiness -- you'll see below that we ended up with a few slightly blurry stills at night, which isn't surprising; but regardless, we got plenty of vibrant colors in most cases.

The stabilization is more noticeable in video mode, and it's definitely more effective than the Droid RAZR's implementation -- we got some sample clips after the break for your viewing pleasure. There's no telling when other phones will get this technology, but if you want a taste of the future then you can grab an SH-01D from playstyle.hk for HK$5,500 or about US$708.

Gallery: Sharp AQUOS SH-01D hands-on


Gallery: Sharp AQUOS SH-01D sample shots

Continue reading Sharp AQUOS SH-01D's optical image stabilizer hands-on (video)

Sharp AQUOS SH-01D's optical image stabilizer hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 07 Dec 2011 13:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Not content with brandishing a medley of LTE-packed smartphones this season, Japanese carrier NTT DoCoMo has confirmed a December release for Sharp's AQUOS SH-01D. While it lacks any 4G chops, the Android phone is cocooned in waterproof protection and packs a 12.1 megapixel camera on the back. An OMAP 4430 1GHz dual-core processor runs Gingerbread on the 3D-capable 1280 x 720 ASV display -- all crammed inside a waifish 9.7mm frame. Despite a recent visit to the FCC, there's no word on whether the water-defiant device will brave the Pacific ocean to arrive on these shores. However, any ex-patriots gasping for the SH-10D's potent screen will be able to grab one on December 2 and can unravel more specification mysteries in the Google-translated press release below.

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Sharp AQUOS SH-01D appears on NTT DoCoMo, offers up glasses-free 3D originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 28 Nov 2011 12:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3DAndroidAndroid 2.3android gingerbreadAndroid2.3AndroidGingerbreadAQUOSAquos SH-01DAquosSh-01dDoCoModual-coregingerbreadglasses-free 3dGlasses-free3djapanmobilepostminiNTT DoCoMoNttDocomoSH-01DsharpsmartphonesmartphoneswaterproofMon, 28 Nov 2011 12:51:00 EST<![CDATA[Sharp's splashproof Aquos SH-01D arrives at the FCC's door, won't shut up about its 12.1 MP camera]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/11/sharps-splashproof-aquos-sh-01d-arrives-at-the-fccs-door-won/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/11/sharps-splashproof-aquos-sh-01d-arrives-at-the-fccs-door-won/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/11/sharps-splashproof-aquos-sh-01d-arrives-at-the-fccs-door-won/#comments

Japan has typically had exclusive access to Sharp's skinny and big-screened smartphone series, but that could soon change. Details of the Aquos SH-01D have now appeared in the FCC's bulging mail box, a phone packing a dual-core 1GHz processor and a glasses-free 3D 4.5-inch screen. Add in water resistance and a whopping 12.1 megapixel camera, and you can see why it's piqued our interest. The phone is already booked to make an appearance in Japanese NTT DoCoMo stores later this month in blue, white and black options. Of course, despite Sharp's application for an FCC nod of approval, the company may have no intentions of selling it on US soil. We'll keep our phone-hungry fingers crossed that it gets okayed for overseas travel.

Sharp's splashproof Aquos SH-01D arrives at the FCC's door, won't shut up about its 12.1 MP camera originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 11 Nov 2011 13:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>AndroidAndroid 2.3android gingerbreadAndroid2.3AndroidGingerbreadAQUOSAquos SH-01DAquosSh-01dDoCoModual-coreFCCgingerbreadjapanmobilepostminiNTT DoCoMoNttDocomoSH-01DsharpsmartphonesmartphonesFri, 11 Nov 2011 13:17:00 EST<![CDATA[Mobile Miscellany: week of September 26, 2011]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/01/mobile-miscellany-week-of-september-26-2011/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/01/mobile-miscellany-week-of-september-26-2011/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/01/mobile-miscellany-week-of-september-26-2011/#comments This week was packed with news on the mobile front, so it was easy to miss a few stories here and there. Here's some of the other stuff that happened in the wide world of wireless for the week of September 26, 2011:
  • Last week we heard the rumor that Sprint would be launching the BlackBerry Curve 9350 on October 2nd, and we've finally received the official confirmation. The device will be hitting stores tomorrow for $80 with a two-year contract. [PhoneArena]
  • The Motorola Photon WiMAX, referred to as the Photon 4G in the US, is now making its way to Japan as KDDI announced the launch of the device this past Monday. [Motorola]
  • Verizon Wireless launched the Pantech Jest 2 this week, which is a feature phone with a full slide-out QWERTY keyboard. [Verizon Wireless]
  • The Samsung Galaxy Y is now listed as "coming soon" on O2's website, which makes it the second carrier to announce upcoming availability in the UK. The actual date of release, however, is still unofficial. [O2]
  • Softbank (Japan) looks ready to land the ZTE Lord V882, which appears to be an Android device running on Gingerbread, and comes packed with a 1GHz CPU, 512MB of RAM, 3.8-inch LCD at WVGA resolution and a 5MP camera. [LandofDroid]
  • NTT DoCoMo and Orange have teamed up to offer the Sharp AQUOS SH80F, which features dual 8MP stereoscopic cameras and claims to be the world's first Android device capable of converting 2D content into 3D in real time. It'll first be launched in France on October 6th and will follow to other European and Asian countries shortly after. [Softpedia]
  • Maybe Microsoft Canada just assumed nobody actually reads terms and conditions, because the company outed the names of a few upcoming Windows Phones in the T&C for a developer contest: the Nokia Sabre and a duo of Samsungs named the Yukon and Wembley. The Nokia Searay was also named in the list, indicating the Sabre is a second device running on Mango. [Nokia HDBlog (translated)]
  • In preparation for its Windows Phone debut, Nokia is also rumored to be featuring a new voice navigation system with 3D maps, according to some leaked marketing materials. [WinRumors]
  • Here's a rendering of the HTC EVO Design 4G, also known as the Kingdom or Hero S. [Pocketnow]
  • Samsung may have a midrange device coming soon to AT&T's lineup as a complement to the Galaxy S II. We've already seen the I857 pass through the FCC and show up in a leaked roadmap, and now it appears to have been dubbed the Doubletime, according to uncovered Cellebrite records. [Pocketnow]
  • Also appearing in Cellebrite records are the HTC Vigor (PH98100), Motorola Droid HD (XT912), and the Samsung Nexus Prime (SCH-i515). [Droid-Life]

Mobile Miscellany: week of September 26, 2011 originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 01 Oct 2011 11:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sharp's Aquos 104SH monster phone hits Softbank next spring, colors it blue like an orange originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 30 Sep 2011 13:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1.5GHz12 megapixel12Megapixel4.5 inch4.5-inch4.5InchAndroidAquosAquos 104SHAquos104shdual coreDualCoreglobal phoneGlobalPhoneJapanSharpSharp AquosSharp Aquos 104SHSharpAquosSharpAquos104shSoftbankTI OMAP4460TiOmap4460Fri, 30 Sep 2011 13:23:00 EST<![CDATA[Sharp's biggest LCD HDTVs get even bigger with a new 80-inch model]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/27/sharps-biggest-lcd-hdtvs-get-even-bigger-with-a-new-80-inch-mod/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/27/sharps-biggest-lcd-hdtvs-get-even-bigger-with-a-new-80-inch-mod/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/27/sharps-biggest-lcd-hdtvs-get-even-bigger-with-a-new-80-inch-mod/#comments When is big not big enough? Apparently when it's Sharp's "spectacularge" 70-inch AQUOS LCD HDTVs that were introduced earlier this year, and have now been surpassed by a new 80-inch model the company showed off today. The LC-80LE632U isn't an Elite branded model, but it brings all the features of its smaller brethren including full LED backlighting, 120Hz motion processing, built-in WiFi and access to services like Netflix and Vudu. All that is nice, but it's standout feature is that extra viewing area, which can be yours for $5,499 (MSRP) when it starts shipping in early October. Preorders are already popping up for sub-$5k prices, if you need a big screen and can't go the projection route (front or rear) this might be a good value -- check out the details in the press release after the break.

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Sharp's biggest LCD HDTVs get even bigger with a new 80-inch model originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 27 Sep 2011 20:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>80-inchaquosaquos advantageaquos netAquosAdvantageAquosNetbiggestfull ledFullLedhdpostminihdtvlc-80632ulcdledled backlitLedBacklitnetflixoctobersharpvuduwifiTue, 27 Sep 2011 20:41:00 EST<![CDATA[Sharp Aquos SH8298U 3D smartphone goes under the knife, comes out in China]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/10/sharp-aquos-sh8298u-3d-smartphone-goes-under-the-knife-comes-ou/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/10/sharp-aquos-sh8298u-3d-smartphone-goes-under-the-knife-comes-ou/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/10/sharp-aquos-sh8298u-3d-smartphone-goes-under-the-knife-comes-ou/#comments Same phone, different market -- that's pretty much what we're looking at above with Sharp's "new" 3D Aquos SH8298U. We first got our hands-on this device's twinner -- the Aquos SH-12C -- back at Computex, with that model sporting the Japan-only 1seg receiver, FeliCa (NFC) and 800MHz / 2100MHz bands. This time out, the OEM's made some subtle changes to its China entry, reducing the handset's storage from 8GB to 2GB, and packing it with GSM / WCDMA / HSPA radios. The rest of the spec list remains exactly the same, leaving this skinned Android 2.3 phone with a 4.2-inch qHD stereoscopic 3D display, dual 8 megapixel cameras, 512MB RAM and a 1.4GHz Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon processor. If translated pressers are your idea of fun, go ahead and check out the source.

Sharp Aquos SH8298U 3D smartphone goes under the knife, comes out in China originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 10 Sep 2011 15:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1.4ghz3DAndroidAndroid 2.3Android GingerbreadAndroid2.3AndroidGingerbreadAquosaquos phoneAquos SH8298UAquosPhoneAquosSh8298uChinagingerbreadmobilepostcrossqHDQualcomm MSM8255qualcomm snapdragonQualcommMsm8255QualcommSnapdragonSharpSharp AquosSharp Aquos SH8298USharpAquosSharpAquosSh8298usmartphonesmartphonesstereoscopic 3DStereoscopic3dSat, 10 Sep 2011 15:58:00 EST<![CDATA[FCC Fridays: September 2, 2011]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/02/fcc-fridays-september-2-2011/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/02/fcc-fridays-september-2-2011/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/02/fcc-fridays-september-2-2011/#comments We here at Engadget Mobile tend to spend a lot of way too much time poring over the latest FCC filings, be it on the net or directly on the ol' Federal Communications Commission's site. Since we couldn't possibly (want to) cover all the stuff that goes down there, we've gathered up all the raw info you may want (but probably don't need). Enjoy!

Phones

Read - Samsung I919
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Read - Sonim XP1301
Read - Sharp SH80F

Peripherals

Read - Huawei E560S-6
Read - Plantronics M155

FCC Fridays: September 2, 2011 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 02 Sep 2011 10:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Earlier today, Sharp and Pioneer re-launched the Elite brand, with its Pro-60X5FD and Pro-70X5FD LED LCD TVs. Both models cater to the high-end home entertainment crowd, with pricing set at $6,000 and $8,500, for the 60-inch and 70-inch sets, respectively. We had a chance to take a look at the larger model at an event in New York City this morning, and were certainly impressed with its high contrast and excellent deep black levels. Set against a black wall, it was nearly impossible to distinguish a black image from the TV's brushed aluminum bezel or the wall behind it when viewed in a pitch-black room. Plasma TVs, such as Pioneer's discontinued Kuro, have been able to achieve deep black levels for years, but LCD TVs like the Elite we saw today historically suffer from light bleeding, which causes black images to appear gray.

The Elite TV also includes built-in speakers, which sounded fine in a noisy room, but considering that you'll be spending north of $6,000 for the smaller set, we imagine you'll be pairing either model with some external speakers as well. Internet connectivity alone certainly isn't going to motivate anyone to spend this much to outfit their home theater with a high-end set, but streaming is important nonetheless, so we were happy to see that Sharp included a somewhat diverse offering of services. The TVs ship with apps for Netflix, Vudu, CinemaNow, YouTube, along with Facebook and Twitter -- there's also a dedicated Netflix button on the remote, letting you access the movie streaming service without clicking through several menu levels. Overall, we were impressed with the Elite during today's brief demonstration, but we'll need to wait for the full review before we can determine whether Sharp can justify those sky-high price tags.

Gallery: Sharp Elite LED LCD TVs Hands-On

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Sharp Elite LED LCD TV hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 04 Aug 2011 10:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Remember Pioneer's Kuro brand of HDTVs? The high-end plasma line became the benchmark for the home theater market, leaving a rather large void in the hearts of the HD obsessive after it kicked the bucket two years ago. Now, Sharp and Pioneer are bringing back some of the technology used in that line, while leaving the Kuro name to rest in peace. The Elite branding will remain, however, with the new line of LED LCD TVs. Available in 60-inch and 70-inch flavors, the new Elites will only be available through high-end retailers, and will be priced at $6,000 and $8,500, respectively. The Pro-60X5FD will ship in the US next week, and the Pro-70X5FD will hit stores later this month.

Among the sets' features, Sharp promises excellent contrast ratios, high color fidelity, and very low black levels, thanks to zone-based local dimming. The company claims a frame rate of "about 720hz," thanks to 240Hz quadrupling and scanning backlight technology. The TVs also include Sharp's quad-pixel technology, complementing the typical RGB pixel arrangement with a fourth, yellow sub-pixel. This sounds similar to the company's Quattron technology, though Sharp doesn't appear to be using that name with its new Elite line. There's also 3D functionality, and Internet connectivity, with pre-loaded Netflix, Vudu, and social media apps. The TVs also include Elite Advantage Live, for real-time remote technical support. We're at the Elite event in New York City, so stay tuned for more details and a full hands-on later this morning.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>aquosbreaking newselitehdtvhigh endhigh-endHighEndkurokuro lcdKuroLcdledled tvLedTvpioneerpioneer hdtvPioneerHdtvquattronsharpsharp hdtvsharp quattronSharpHdtvSharpQuattronThu, 04 Aug 2011 09:40:00 EST<![CDATA[Sharp Aquos SH-12C 3D smartphone hands-on (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/20/sharp-aquos-sh-12c-3d-smartphone-hands-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/20/sharp-aquos-sh-12c-3d-smartphone-hands-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/20/sharp-aquos-sh-12c-3d-smartphone-hands-on-video/#comments Towards the end of our recent trip to Taiwan for Computex, just as the hustle and bustle was winding down and we'd settled on a bit of sightseeing, we stumbled upon a rare beast -- a smartphone unicorn of sorts -- the Sharp Aquos SH-12C. This 3D-capable Android handset for NTT's Docomo network was imported from its native Japan by a Hong Kong resident who was also attending the epic trade show. Like the HTC EVO 3D, this device features twin cameras and a glasses-free stereoscopic qHD display, so we decided to combine work and play by getting some hands-on time with this mysterious phone right on the observation deck of Taipei 101. Take a look a our gallery below -- complete with foggy views from the 89th floor at dusk -- and hit the break for our hands-on video, first impressions and some camera samples.

Gallery: Sharp Aquos SH-12C 3D smartphone hands-on

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Sharp Aquos SH-12C 3D smartphone hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 20 Jun 2011 10:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It's rare that we see Sharp's Aquos phones here in the US, but one model, at least, could be making the long journey stateside. A handset dubbed the CMDA SHI12 just cleared the FCC, and after comparing the drawings in the report to shots of devices already on the market, we're pretty sure it's the IS12SH that Sharp announced for Japan a few weeks back. Though the report is typically terse when it comes to specs, it does confirm that the phone has an 8 megapixel 3D rear-facing camera, Bluetooth, FeliCa, GPS, and tri-band CDMA (B0 / B3 / B6) connectivity. And though it's not in the filing, if this is indeed the IS12SH, then it also has a 4.2-inch qHD display and runs Android 2.3 (or so we'd hope, anyway). Of course, an FCC filing doesn't mean this will ever reach a carrier or go on sale in the US, period. But in case it does, don't say we didn't give you a heads up.

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Sharp Aquos Phone SHI12 visits the FCC, flaunts its 3D camera in drawings originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 17 Jun 2011 12:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sharp begins Eco House evaluation in Japan, aims for eco-friendly tech mecca originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 13 Jun 2011 08:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>aquoseco-friendlyelectricityEnergygreenHEMSjapanpowersharpSharp Eco HouseSharpEcoHouseMon, 13 Jun 2011 08:47:00 EST<![CDATA[NTT DoCoMo introduces Palette UI for Android, breathes life into your app tray]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/23/ntt-docomo-introduces-palette-ui-for-android-breathes-life-into/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/23/ntt-docomo-introduces-palette-ui-for-android-breathes-life-into/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/23/ntt-docomo-introduces-palette-ui-for-android-breathes-life-into/#comments If you blinked for even a second during the announcement of NTT DoCoMo's summer lineup, you may have missed the mention of an exclusive Android skin dubbed "docomo Palette UI." At the time, all we knew about this international-interface-of-mystery was that it had a heavy emphasis on app management. After gazing upon a recently-published YouTube video and doing a little digging, we can now wrap our minds visually around what to expect. The demo you'll witness below shows off an app tray that's sorted by categories, rather than one buffet that bundles every app you own. It's a welcome idea that will likely be an added value for consumers, but there's one small concern: we've seen this before, most recently in the latest version of MotoBlur, so we would hardly call it innovative. We should expect to see the Palette UI on at least four Android devices coming out this summer, most notably the superthin Medias WP N-06C and powerful Galaxy S II --though we're curious to see what happens to TouchWiz 4.0 on the latter.

[Thanks, Derek]

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NTT DoCoMo introduces Palette UI for Android, breathes life into your app tray originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 23 May 2011 20:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Die-hard flip phone enthusiasts may want to rethink their mid-June flight to Japan -- it looks like Sharp's Gingerbread clamshell might be landing stateside after all. Hitting the FCC this week, the Aquos Phone Hybird 007SH rocks Android 2.3 in a waterproof, retro-future flip phone design featuring a 180-degree swiveling touchscreen. Miss texting with T9? Yeah, neither do we, but it'll be nice to have that satisfying hang-up "snap" back, won't it?

Sharp Aquos Android clamshell flips open for the FCC originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 23 May 2011 18:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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NTT DoCoMo announces 24 new mobile wonders (yes, really) to flood its network originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 21 May 2011 20:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sharp Aquos Android clamshell tricks friends into thinking you can't afford a smartphone originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 20 May 2011 21:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid 2.3Android2.3aquosAquos Phone Hybrid 007SHAquosPhoneHybrid007shclamshellflip phoneFlipPhonegingerbreadjapansharpsharp aquossharp Aquos Phone Hybrid 007SHSharpAquosSharpAquosPhoneHybrid007shsoftbanksoftbank mobileSoftbankMobileFri, 20 May 2011 21:16:00 EST<![CDATA[Sharp Aquos Phone SH-12C has 3D cameras, qHD resolution, Gingerbread filling]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/11/sharp-aquos-phone-sh-12c-has-3d-cameras-qhd-resolution-gingerb/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/11/sharp-aquos-phone-sh-12c-has-3d-cameras-qhd-resolution-gingerb/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/11/sharp-aquos-phone-sh-12c-has-3d-cameras-qhd-resolution-gingerb/#comments The HTC EVO 3D and LG Optimus 3D just got themselves a new buddy in the three-dee picture-taking arena in the shape of Sharp's Aquos Phone SH-12C. We know, that name just rolls off the tongue. What's remarkable about the 12C is that the dual cameras on its back go all the way up to 8 megapixels (to the EVO 3D's 5), which will be creating quite the tasty workload for the 1.4GHz Qualcomm MSM8255 chip contained within. A qHD (540 x 960) screen resolution also keeps up with HTC's latest, though the 4.2-inch, 3D-capable display on the Aquos offers more pixel density and less in absolute real estate. Android 2.3, replete with some evident customizations, will serve as the OS, and 720p video recording in 3D will also be available when Sharp launches the 12C in Japan on May 20th. Rest of the world? Well, we can dream about it right now.

Sharp Aquos Phone SH-12C has 3D cameras, qHD resolution, Gingerbread filling originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 11 May 2011 05:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The phrase "portable TV" may conjure up images of a handheld device or luggable 5-inch CRT for most folks, but it looks like Sharp is intent on changing that perception. It's just announced its new Freestyle Aquos portable TV -- a 20-inch, WiFi-enabled LED set that comes paired with a wireless digital TV tuner so you can roam around your house with it. As you can see above, it also comes complete with a handle (which can be used to hang it on a wall), and a built-in kickstand for some tabletop or countertop viewing. It even packs DLNA support so you can access your media library although, contrary to its tablet-esque appearances, you can just reach out and touch it -- you'll have to do things the old fashioned way with a remote control. There's still no word on any plans for a North American release, but folks in Japan will be able to pick one up in their choice of black, white or pink in early June for ¥100,000 (or roughly $1,220). Head on past the break for a video.

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Sharp announces WiFi-enabled Freestyle Aquos portable TV for Japan originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 21 Apr 2011 13:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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 At its "Spectacularge" press conference today Sharp announced its new 70-inch LC-70LE732U is the largest LCD HDTV on the market . It sports Quattron four color pixels, full LED backlighting, Netflix, CinemaNow, Vudu Apps and DLNA access among its list of features, but no 3D. That will be remedied by one of the three additional models of 70-inch LCDs Sharp says it will ship this summer but in the meantime we're just enjoying a throwback to the heady days of 2006 when consumer LCDs were last found in this size range. Interested parties with enough green to cover the $3,799 MSRP should be able to order these at their local retailers, while the rest can gawk at the specs in the press release and hands-on shots. Oh, and as for those adjectives you'll see just past the break -- a preview of Sharp's marketing campaign, whose target customer has an "emotional" connection to the word big -- well, somewhere Freud is having a field day.

Gallery: Sharp LC-70LE732U

Gallery: Sharp LC-70LE732U hands-on!

Continue reading Sharp's new 70-inch LCD HDTV is definitely bigger than the one your friend just bought

Sharp's new 70-inch LCD HDTV is definitely bigger than the one your friend just bought originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 13 Apr 2011 17:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Sharp delivers three new Blu-ray 3D players

Sharp delivers three new Blu-ray 3D players originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 10 Mar 2011 23:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>aquosbd-hp25ubd-hp35ubd-hp75ublu-rayblu-ray 3dblu-ray playerBlu-ray3dBlu-rayPlayerdlnahdsharpstreamingThu, 10 Mar 2011 23:55:00 EST<![CDATA[Pioneer Elite HDTVs to ride again in 2011... as rebranded Sharp LCDs]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/27/pioneer-elite-hdtvs-to-ride-again-in-2011-as-rebranded-sharp/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/27/pioneer-elite-hdtvs-to-ride-again-in-2011-as-rebranded-sharp/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/27/pioneer-elite-hdtvs-to-ride-again-in-2011-as-rebranded-sharp/#comments It was a dark day when Pioneer announced its mighty Kuro HDTVs would be no more, but the Pioneer Elite brand still has significant cachet and will return in 2011 on new high end TVs. The bad news? They will be LCDs, not plasmas, manufactured by its partner Sharp, a not entirely surprising move since this was actually the original plan for the Kuro brand back in 2008. Apparently both see potential as Sharp will gain access to higher-end AV salesrooms and integrators for its products, while Pioneer will have TVs to match its continuing Pioneer Elite Blu-ray player and receiver lines. Despite an impressive local dimming demo at CES we're still not sure Sharp can create enough new pixels to replace what we once had, but we should find out for sure when the new models arrive the end of the year, check the press release after the break for more details.

Continue reading Pioneer Elite HDTVs to ride again in 2011... as rebranded Sharp LCDs

Pioneer Elite HDTVs to ride again in 2011... as rebranded Sharp LCDs originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 27 Jan 2011 20:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Sharp's 70-inch AQUOS Quattron at CES 2011


Gallery: Sharp soundbars and Blu-ray players at CES 2011

Continue reading Sharp has 70-inch 3D LCD, soundbars and new Blu-ray players on deck for 2011

Sharp has 70-inch 3D LCD, soundbars and new Blu-ray players on deck for 2011 originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Jan 2011 16:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Sharp and Samsung's CES posters preview Smart TV apps, 70-inch Quattron LCD

Sharp and Samsung's CES posters preview Smart TV apps, 70-inch Quattron LCD originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 04 Jan 2011 16:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sharp's ultraslim BD-AV70 Blu-ray / BDXL player hitting Japan soon for over a grand originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 22 Oct 2010 17:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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As the iida line goes, the X-Ray will be joined by the G11, a follow-on to 2009's G9 model -- and from what we can discern, it'll be a GSM / CDMA dual mode slider for international roaming with a touch-sensitive area below the 854 x 480 display in place of the G9's physical keys. Highlights among the other models include an upgraded Sharp Aquos Shot SH010 combining a 14.1 megapixel sensor with a waterproof shell, a Bravia-branded Sony Ericsson S005 with a 1GHz processor, and "simple" phones from Kyocera and Pantech -- the K008 and PT002, respectively -- that are designed for the occasional shopper that actually doesn't want ridiculous specs designed to make every phone outside Japan look like a DynaTAC. There's also a new e-reader, the E Ink-equipped Biblio Leaf SP02, featuring integrated solar recharging -- a smart feature for a device designed to sip power in the first place -- and a new mobile WiFi hotspot from Pantech, the WiFi Walker Data05. If you need to know more, follow the source link, but we've got to warn you: it might be hours before you're done.

KDDI au outs Winter 2010 and Spring 2011 collections at the same time originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 18 Oct 2010 17:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidaquosaquos shotAquosShotbibliobiblio leafbiblio leaf sp02BiblioLeafBiblioLeafSp02braviaca006casioclamshellcyber-shotdata walkerDataWalkerericssonexilimflipg11googlegzonegzone type-xGzoneType-xiidais03is04is05is06japank006k007k008kddikddi auKddiAukyoceramobilepantechpt002regzas005s006sh009sh010sh011sharpsonysony ericssonSonyEricssonsp02spring 2011Spring2011t005t006toshibatype-xurbanourbano mondUrbanoMondwinter 2010Winter2010x-rayMon, 18 Oct 2010 17:59:00 EST<![CDATA[Sharp trots out AQUOS Quattron 3D HDTVs, complete with Blu-ray recorders]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/01/sharp-trots-out-aquos-quattron-3d-hdtvs-complete-with-blu-ray-r/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/01/sharp-trots-out-aquos-quattron-3d-hdtvs-complete-with-blu-ray-r/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/01/sharp-trots-out-aquos-quattron-3d-hdtvs-complete-with-blu-ray-r/#comments You should know by the inclusion of a Blu-ray recorder that these guys are reserved for the Japanese market, but what's stopping you and yours from drooling over 'em? The 52-inch LC-52LB3 and 46-inch LC-46LB3 are the latest members of the AQUOS Quattron 3D family, and aside from packing 1080p panels and integrated TV tuners, you'll also get a slot-loading Blu-ray drive that plays back BD films and can toast material on BDXL media. Not too shabby, eh? They'll be on sale halfway across the world this November, but pricing remains a mystery -- we're guessing it's one of those 'if you have to ask...' type scenarios.

Sharp trots out AQUOS Quattron 3D HDTVs, complete with Blu-ray recorders originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 01 Oct 2010 10:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dAQUOSAQUOS quattronAQUOS quattron 3dAquosQuattronAquosQuattron3dbdBDXLblu-rayblu-ray discBlu-rayDischdtvLC-46LB3LC-52LB3quattronsharptelevisiontvFri, 01 Oct 2010 10:49:00 EST<![CDATA[Sharp intros HDD-equipped AQUOS Blu-ray 3D players, complete with BDXL support]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/25/sharp-intros-hdd-equipped-aquos-blu-ray-3d-players-complete-wit/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/25/sharp-intros-hdd-equipped-aquos-blu-ray-3d-players-complete-wit/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/25/sharp-intros-hdd-equipped-aquos-blu-ray-3d-players-complete-wit/#comments You won't find this trio hitting US shores anytime soon, but those situated in Japan have a new gaggle of Sharp BD decks to ogle. The BD-HDW65 and BD-HDW63 both include a pair of TV tuners, BDXL support and compatibility with Blu-ray 3D titles, with the only difference being the hard drive -- there's a 500 gigger in the former and a 320GB drive in the latter. The BD-HDS65 goes with a single digital tuner, a single analog tuner and a 500GB hard drive, which might prove useful for storing copious amounts of drama from Sky TV. You'll also find WiFi integrated throughout, not to mention an Ethernet jack, HDMI output, component jacks and DLNA support. We're told that the first two should ship in around a month, with the last fellow going on sale in Japan this November; as for pricing, we're hearing a range from ¥90,000 ($1,066) to ¥120,000 ($1,422), which ain't cheap no matter how you slice it.

Sharp intros HDD-equipped AQUOS Blu-ray 3D players, complete with BDXL support originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 25 Sep 2010 14:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Sharp releases slew of new Quattron TVs at IFA 2010

Sharp releases slew of new Quattron TVs at IFA 2010 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 03 Sep 2010 03:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Sharp intros first 100GB BDXL discs, Japan gets first dibs on July 30

Sharp intros first 100GB BDXL discs, Japan gets first dibs on July 30 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 16 Jul 2010 02:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We don't see a ton of Sharp cellphones 'round these parts, and fewer KIRF Sharps still. But we did get a kick out of the Decca N88 that popped up on M8 Cool recently. Featuring a 3-inch, 260k color display, dual SIMs, and support for all the usual media formats, this is pretty standard shanzhai fare. The attraction for is definitely the vaguely Kickflip-ish form factor (complete with swinging hinge) and the AQUOS logo placed below the keypad for good measure. Get a closer look after the break.

Continue reading Keeping it real fake: Decca N88 borrows the timeless elegance of Sharp's AQUOS line

Keeping it real fake: Decca N88 borrows the timeless elegance of Sharp's AQUOS line originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 28 Jun 2010 15:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>aquoscellphonedecca n88DeccaN88kirfrdtechshanzhaisharpMon, 28 Jun 2010 15:51:00 EST<![CDATA[NTT DoCoMo, KDDI launch their endless Summer 2010 collections]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/19/ntt-docomo-kddi-launch-their-endless-summer-2010-collections/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/19/ntt-docomo-kddi-launch-their-endless-summer-2010-collections/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/19/ntt-docomo-kddi-launch-their-endless-summer-2010-collections/#comments Surprise: Japanese carriers are announcing literally dozens of phones at once. Okay, look, that's not a surprise at all, but bear with us, because there are a few shining jewels in here amongst the seemingly endless array of WVGA displays and one-seg tuners from NTT DoCoMo and KDDI au, both of whom have announced their Summer 2010 collections of handsets this week. Of note, two of the models from DoCoMo -- the Fujitsu F-06B and Sharp SH-07B are capable of shooting 1080p video, while KDDI's SH008 from Sharp, S003 from Sony Ericsson, and CA005 from Casio all feature sensors of 12 megapixels or larger. Several of the devices can also be used as WiFi hotspots, and Hitachi's trick Beskey for KDDI has interchangeable keypads that change the shape of the keys, not the layout -- a bit superficial, perhaps, but we're all about choice. DoCoMo is also launching a handful of smartphones: the Lynx SH-10B from Sharp (not to be confused with the old Atari handheld of the same name) that features Android atop a 5-inch touchscreen, Toshiba's 4.1-inch T-01B Dynapocket with WinMo, and RIM's plain old BlackBerry Bold 9700. Don't get us wrong, it's still quite a haul, but we can't help but feel that the gap between Japan's wireless scene and the rest of the world is closing fast.

NTT DoCoMo, KDDI launch their endless Summer 2010 collections originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 19 May 2010 00:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, David]

Sharp's 46-inch Quattron LE821E HDTV and its integrated Freeview HD DVR make reviewers gush originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 20 Apr 2010 05:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading George Takei can't show you Sharp's fourth pixel, can still blow your mind

George Takei can't show you Sharp's fourth pixel, can still blow your mind originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 22 Mar 2010 17:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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