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Dell's dual-cored Streak Pro D43 has arrived in the hands of our colleagues over at Engadget Chinese. In a detailed tour of the first Baidu Yi smartphone, they've unearthed a built-in battery and perused the Super AMOLED Plus qHD display, tempered with Gorilla Glass. The casing is little thick (10.3mm) but by no means a deal-breaker, with a rubberized texture apparently helping to protect the phone if you're a little rough and ready with your devices. The Baidu platform is another Chinese interpretation of Google's feature-set, so you get the likes of email, maps, cloud services and voice input search -- in Mandarin, naturally. If you're intrigued by that Baidu base, scope out the full hands-on (and video walkthrough) over on our Sino sister site.

Baidu-powered Dell Streak Pro D43 gets hands-on treatment originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1.5ghz101DLamoledandroidbaidubaidu yiBaiduYicellphoneChinacloudcorningdelldual coreDualCorehands-onmobile phoneMobilePhonemobilepostminiMSM8260osphonesmartphoneStreakStreak ProStreak Pro 101DLStreakProStreakPro101dlV04ByiWed, 08 Feb 2012 12:22:00 EST<![CDATA[Dell Streak Pro D43 launched in China, where Yi shall find some Baidu love]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/21/dell-streak-pro-d43-launched-in-china-where-yi-shall-find-some/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/21/dell-streak-pro-d43-launched-in-china-where-yi-shall-find-some/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/21/dell-streak-pro-d43-launched-in-china-where-yi-shall-find-some/#comments Just as rumored and teased earlier this week, yesterday Dell unveiled the world's first Baidu Yi-powered smartphone dubbed Streak Pro D43. We won't bore you with the hardware details again (the D43's identical to its Japanese Android counterpart 101DL), but it's worth noting that this dual-core 1.5GHz, quadband HSPA phone focuses on features and services tailored for Chinese users, including some seemingly basic Mandarin voice control (no pressure on Siri just yet), contacts synchronization, Baidu Chinese input, Yi's own app store and 100GB of free cloud storage that supports multimedia upload and secure file sharing. Essentially, the Yi platform's basically just another Chinese bastardized Android OS sans Google services -- much like Alibaba's Aliyun, China Mobile's Ophone and Lenovo's LeOS; but if you already reside in China and are cool with Baidu's offering, then get a Micro SIM ready and look out for a China Unicom deal soon.

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Dell Streak Pro D43 launched in China, where Yi shall find some Baidu love originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 21 Dec 2011 11:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The specs here match what we've seen before: a 4.3-inch AMOLED 960 x 540 display, Corning glass (presumably Gorilla Glass), dual-core 1.5GHz Qualcomm MSM8260, 8GB of ROM and microSD expansion. For those interested, Tencent Tech has reported that we could see the launch of this phone in China as soon as tomorrow, along with a competitive, unsubsidized price tag of CN¥3,000 (about $475). Well, Yi will sure make a fun playmate for its counterpart from Alibaba -- did you know that Jack Ma once called his Aliyun OS an ugly baby? True story.

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Dell's Streak Pro 101DL to become Baidu's first Yi phone, shows up in FCC's database originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 19 Dec 2011 09:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Dell finally swaps BlackBerry smartphones for Venue Pros, now that nobody else wants one originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 18 Nov 2011 08:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The Dell Streak 5 has always been an outlier, and it's traveled a bumpy road ever since the unveiling when Dell insisted its smartphone was in fact a portable tablet. From the delayed launch in the US to its $549 price for a SIM-locked unit -- not to mention the uncomfortably long dance with Donut -- perhaps this moment has been coming for a while. That's right, folks, the Dell Streak 5 is no more. Last month we reported it had been taken off the market while it received a software update, but the hive mind in Round Rock must have changed its sentiments along the way. The company now hosts a web page that declares its spacious smartphone / compact tablet has met end-of-life status, and it's offering little information other than the ominous phrase, "Streak 5 is no longer available." Perhaps spinners such as DJ_Steve will keep the misbegotten wonder alive with projects like StreakDroid, but for the time being, we're forced to hang our heads to honor the Streak's passing. It's been a great ride, indeed.

Dell quietly kills Streak 5 while nobody's looking, mourns end-of-life status originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 11 Aug 2011 22:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androiddelldell streakdell streak 5DellStreakDellStreak5eolgooglesmartphonesmartphonesstreakstreak 5Streak5tabletphoneThu, 11 Aug 2011 22:43:00 EST<![CDATA[Dell curiously missing from Windows Phone 'Mango' hardware partner list, Microsoft says 'stay tuned' (updated)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/24/dell-curiously-missing-from-windows-phone-mango-hardware-partn/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/24/dell-curiously-missing-from-windows-phone-mango-hardware-partn/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/24/dell-curiously-missing-from-windows-phone-mango-hardware-partn/#comments Microsoft this morning added Acer, Fujitsu and ZTE to its stable of Windows Phone hardware partners, but look at that image above and you'll find one name missing. Yes, Michael Dell's surname is a notable absentee from the group of Mango manufacturers, which prompted us to reach out to someone in charge to see what's what. A Microsoft rep informed us that the company has nothing to announce on that front at present, but urged us to "stay tuned," whatever that may mean. If you're wondering where Nokia is, fret not, it's still very much in Microsoft's future plans, it just got a separate mention. As to Dell? Not a peep in the entire keynote. This comes only a day after a Wall Street Journal article mentioned Dell's intention to reduce its presence in the consumer market and focus on its enterprise strengths -- could an abandonment of Windows Phone be one of those steps?

Update: Dell is not off the list of WP7 hardware manufacturers. Microsoft told us that the Round Rock gang simply isn't one of the "partners ready to go" do the Mango tango right now.

Dell curiously missing from Windows Phone 'Mango' hardware partner list, Microsoft says 'stay tuned' (updated) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 24 May 2011 11:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Keepin' it real fake: the 1.2GHz Dell Streak that can make phone calls and run Gingerbread originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 06 May 2011 07:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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 When AT&T launched its Infuse 4G smartphone today, the company also took the opportunity to discuss its plans for upcoming Android and Windows Phone handsets -- as somewhat of a follow-up to the carrier's announcement to release twelve additional Google phones during 2011. Jeff Bradley, Ma Bell's senior vice president of mobile devices, confirmed its next Android phone will be a QWERTY slider from Pantech, featuring a large screen and rugged styling (which he compared to Casio's G-Shock line of watches). Might this be the P8000 we saw gracing the FCC in December?

On the Windows side, the company added Dell's Venue Pro to its lineup today, and is gearing up to debut the HD7S -- which will be the last of its first-gen WP handsets, as all future Windows Phone devices will feature Microsoft's updated reference platform. Bradley also hinted that AT&T will begin allowing its Android customers to download apps from third-party repositories, starting with Amazon's Appstore -- surely to Mr. Bezos' delight.

AT&T exec rides Infuse excitement, reveals upcoming plans for Android and Windows Phone originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 06 May 2011 05:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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How would you change Dell's Venue? originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 09 Apr 2011 22:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: We've been informed by our friends over at BestBoyZ that Germany's also getting the Venue Pro today for around €534.

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Dell Venue Pro arrives in the UK at long last: £459 off contract, shipping in 10 days (update: Germany also) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 28 Feb 2011 11:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Dell Venue review originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 24 Jan 2011 15:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Isn't it fun when you hit the right place at the right time? We just happened to be chillaxing in Hong Kong when Dell chose the city for the Venue's global launch (and it's actually hitting the shops slightly ahead of South Korea), so a quick hands-on is inevitable. As we've seen previously, this HK$3,999 (US$514) handset is essentially the Venue Pro's Android 2.2 cousin, sporting the same curved (or "Shear Design") vibrant AMOLED display at 4.1 inches and 800 x 480, but missing the slide-out keyboard. Under the hood lies a 1GHz Snapdragon with 1GB ROM and 512MB RAM, along with the usual microSD expansion, 1400mAh battery, 8 megapixel AF camera with LED flash, Bluetooth 2.3 EDR, WiFi and AGPS.

There aren't any surprises in terms of software -- the Venue shares the same snappy Stage UI and Swype keyboard with the Streak, except for the lack of landscape orientation for the homescreen (and that's with orientation enabled in system settings). As for hardware, the killer feature here is the screen, and we found its curved Gorilla Glass to be surprisingly nice for our thumbs while swiping across it. The AMOLED panel underneath is also vibrant with great viewing angles. Elsewhere, build quality is almost solid bar the squeaky battery door, but at least it provides some grip. That's all we got for now -- we'll delve into more details in our forthcoming review, so stay tuned.

Gallery: Dell Venue hands-on

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Dell Venue launched in Hong Kong, we go hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 23 Dec 2010 07:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Josh talks holiday gadgets on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 21 Dec 2010 12:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Dell Venue Thunders into Korea this month with Android 2.2 and 4.1-inch Gorilla Glass screen originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 16 Dec 2010 06:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Dell Streak Android 2.2 (Froyo) update review

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Dell Streak Android 2.2 (Froyo) update review originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 22 Nov 2010 18:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Ryan]

Dell Venue Pro launches November 8th at Microsoft stores, November 15th at Dell website? originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 06 Nov 2010 22:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Michael Dell: Developing Windows smartphones 'easier' than Android originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 02 Nov 2010 05:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androiddellgooglelooking glassLookingGlassmichael dellMichaelDellmicrosoftsmartphonetabletwindows phone 7WindowsPhone7wp7Tue, 02 Nov 2010 05:40:00 EST<![CDATA[Screen Grabs: Dell Streak recruited into NCIS:LA for some undercover duty, fights evil Adamo XPS]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/20/screen-grabs-dell-streak-recruited-into-ncis-la-for-some-underc/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/20/screen-grabs-dell-streak-recruited-into-ncis-la-for-some-underc/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/20/screen-grabs-dell-streak-recruited-into-ncis-la-for-some-underc/#commentsScreen Grabs chronicles the uses (and misuses) of real-world gadgets in today's movies and TV. Send in your sightings (with screen grab!) to screengrabs at engadget dt com.

Dell's product placement deal with CBS apparently doesn't stipulate whether its gadgets will be used for good or evil, as illustrated by their cameo appearances on the network's NCIS:LA crime drama. In last night's episode, lead do-gooder Special Agent Callen is seen preparing a Streak tabletphone for some audio recording action before a meeting with the baddies -- who in turn whip out an Adamo XPS (yes, it's still alive!) to seal a deal for some ultra-advanced weaponry. Yep, it's a non-stop cliché extravaganza!

[Thanks, James and Tarek]

Continue reading Screen Grabs: Dell Streak recruited into NCIS:LA for some undercover duty, fights evil Adamo XPS

Screen Grabs: Dell Streak recruited into NCIS:LA for some undercover duty, fights evil Adamo XPS originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 20 Oct 2010 09:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>adamoadamo xpsAdamoXpsandroidcameocbscellphonecop showcopsCopShowcrimecrime dramaCrimeDramadelldell adamodell adamo xpsdell streakDellAdamoDellAdamoXpsDellStreakdramalaw enforcementLawEnforcementncisncis:laphonepoliceproduct placementProductPlacementscreen grabsScreenGrabsslatesmartphonestreaktablettelevisiontvvideoWed, 20 Oct 2010 09:58:00 EST<![CDATA[Windows Phone 7 handsets: spec comparison]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/11/windows-phone-7-handsets-the-tale-of-the-tape/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/11/windows-phone-7-handsets-the-tale-of-the-tape/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/11/windows-phone-7-handsets-the-tale-of-the-tape/#comments Having trouble keeping track of all the new Windows Phone 7 handsets today? We don't blame you -- even we had trouble remembering all the minor differences between the similarly specced devices. To end our frustration, we've compiled a big chart that lists out the carriers and specs for all 10 devices (with a couple extra MIA) to make our lives a tad easier -- head on pass the break if you need the peace of mind.

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Windows Phone 7 handsets: spec comparison originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 11 Oct 2010 15:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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How would you change Dell's Streak? originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 25 Sep 2010 01:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androiddelldell streakDellStreakfeaturedhow would you changeHowWouldYouChangeHWYCmini 5Mini5phonesmartphonestreakSat, 25 Sep 2010 01:11:00 EST<![CDATA[Michael Dell teases new 7-inch Android tablet, says Streak to land in Best Buy next month (update: pic)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/22/michael-dell-teases-new-7-inch-android-tablet-says-streak-to-la/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/22/michael-dell-teases-new-7-inch-android-tablet-says-streak-to-la/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/22/michael-dell-teases-new-7-inch-android-tablet-says-streak-to-la/#comments Oh Michael, such a teaser you are. Word has it that the head honcho of Dell Inc. has just pulled out yet another Android tablet from his pocket, only this time it's a 7-inch whopper. Sadly, Mr. Dell left us high and dry with dates and specs (and the lack of photos from the event doesn't help, either), but we'll bet you that this is the long-rumored Looking Glass. On a more solid note, Dell also announced that the smaller Streak is heading to Best Buy next month. That's great, except some of us would rather see the tabletphone getting its share of Froyo sooner -- here's hoping that this bigger tablet won't disappoint us with an outdated OS.

Update: As it just so happens, Reuters snapped a pic of Mr. Dell himself holding the tablet on stage, and sure enough, it resembles that leaked Looking Glass even from quite a distance away.

Michael Dell teases new 7-inch Android tablet, says Streak to land in Best Buy next month (update: pic) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 22 Sep 2010 15:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidbest buyBestBuybreaking newsBreakingNewscellphonedelldell streakDellStreaklooking glassLookingGlassmichael dellMichaelDellmobile phoneMobilePhoneoracleoracle openworldoracle openworld 2010OracleOpenworldOracleOpenworld2010smartphonestreaktablettabletphoneWed, 22 Sep 2010 15:01:00 EST<![CDATA[Dell Streak's pre-rooted Android 2.1 update quietly suspended, revision coming in two or three weeks]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/20/dell-streaks-pre-rooted-android-2-1-update-quietly-suspended-r/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/20/dell-streaks-pre-rooted-android-2-1-update-quietly-suspended-r/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/20/dell-streaks-pre-rooted-android-2-1-update-quietly-suspended-r/#comments Ruh roh. Looks like Dell's stepped onto its own toes real hard with the Streak's Android 2.1 update -- O2 just confirmed to us that due to some "feedback from users," it's decided to suspend said download while Dell gets cranking on a revised software release over the next two or three weeks. We weren't given the exact reasons behind this quiet withdrawal, but our friends over at MoDaCo might have had the answer for some time -- soon after the release, they discovered that the 2.1 firmware was in fact pre-rooted, thus leaving the Streak vulnerable to unauthorized access and modification (although handy for the seriously tech-minded). Yikes. On the bright side, such substantial time frame suggests that the upcoming fix should also address other bugs like incompatibility with the desktop suite, weird loading behavior in the browser, and missing WMV video playback functionality.

And here comes the inevitable question: what about Froyo? Well, neither Dell nor O2 could provide a date for the Streak's scoop of frozen dessert, but we'll bet you a white iPhone 4 that it won't be out in October.

Dell Streak's pre-rooted Android 2.1 update quietly suspended, revision coming in two or three weeks originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 20 Sep 2010 17:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1.62.12.2androidandroid 1.6android 2.1android 2.2Android1.6Android2.1Android2.2bugcellphonedelldonuteclairfirmwarefirmware updateFirmwareUpdatefroyoissuemobilemobile phoneMobilePhoneo2phoneproblemrecallrollbackrootrootedrooted firmwareRootedFirmwaresecuritysecurity holeSecurityHolesmartphonestreaktabletphoneukupdatevulnerabilityMon, 20 Sep 2010 17:08:00 EST<![CDATA[Exclusive: Dell Thunder prototype preview (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/19/exclusive-dell-thunder-prototype-preview-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/19/exclusive-dell-thunder-prototype-preview-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/19/exclusive-dell-thunder-prototype-preview-video/#comments Christmas came early at Engadget HQ this year, as evidenced by the picture above -- you're looking at two Dell Thunder prototype smartphones, each with some surprising quirks, and hints that they might include global HSPA, AWS for the likes of T-Mobile, and maybe even a dash of CDMA support. We'll warn you ahead of time that these are labeled EVT1 for "engineering verification test" and date back to the April leak, so they're about as early as you can get -- don't expect the final handset to arrive without some significant differences. Good? Then peek the gallery below, hit the break, and let's get on with the show.

Gallery: Dell Thunder prototype preview

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Exclusive: Dell Thunder prototype preview (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 19 Aug 2010 18:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1ghzadrenoAndroidandroid 2.1Android2.1DellDell ThunderDellThunderexclusivehands-onimpressionspreviewsmartphonesmartphonessnapdragonthundervideoThu, 19 Aug 2010 18:58:00 EST<![CDATA[Dell Streak gets leaked Android 2.1 update in the UK, but still the same ol' 1.6 in the US]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/13/dell-streak-gets-leaked-android-2-1-update-in-uk-still-1-6-in-t/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/13/dell-streak-gets-leaked-android-2-1-update-in-uk-still-1-6-in-t/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/13/dell-streak-gets-leaked-android-2-1-update-in-uk-still-1-6-in-t/#comments What is there to do on a cloudy Friday in Britain? Why, scouring the web for your phone's firmware update, of course. That's probably how a MoDaCo member unearthed the Dell Streak's latest Android 2.1 build (apparently just for locked O2 devices), anyway. Sure, the link's quirky domain name and sluggish speed may arouse some suspicion, but our sources have confirmed that this non-final update is indeed coming from Dell (and you can expect the link to be killed soon). Many users -- including ourselves -- are reporting a successful update and enjoying the same goodies we spotted in our preview: 720p camcorder, a much improved keyboard, live wallpapers, etc. Fancy giving it a shot? Here's how: copy the .pkg file to the SD card, rename it to "Update.pkg," then boot the Streak into recovery mode (hold down both volume keys and then power on), and finally choose to recover from said file (your phone will be wiped!). Of course, as with any firmware updates, make sure you have some sort of backup somewhere and tread carefully.

In other news: as promised, Dell's AT&T Streak ordering page went live today, and yes, it'll still be shipped with Android 1.6. Looks like xda-developers and MoDaCo are well on course to beat Dell on releasing a 2.1 or even a 2.2 update.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

Update: Looks like someone's managed to get this firmware working on an officially unlocked Streak. Again, do it at your own risk. And if all fails, you can try going back to the 1.6 firmware.

Dell Streak gets leaked Android 2.1 update in the UK, but still the same ol' 1.6 in the US originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 13 Aug 2010 09:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>720pandroidandroid 2.1Android2.1cellphonedelldell streakDellStreakeclairfirmwarefirmware updateFirmwareUpdateleakmobile phoneMobilePhonephonesmartphonestreakukupdateFri, 13 Aug 2010 09:59:00 EST<![CDATA[Dell Streak with Android 2.1 update exclusive preview: 720p video capture, better keyboard, and more]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/05/dell-streak-with-android-2-1-update-exclusive-preview/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/05/dell-streak-with-android-2-1-update-exclusive-preview/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/05/dell-streak-with-android-2-1-update-exclusive-preview/#comments We've got some good news and some bad news for fellow Streak-wielding chums. The bad news is that said Dell tabletphone won't be getting its Froyo update in September -- well, in the UK at least. The good news, however, is that O2 will be squeezing out a 2.1 firmware to fill the void around early next month, which probably implies that the unlocked devices will also get the update slightly earlier, if not at the same time. Now, Dell's lightning demo of the Streak's Eclair build last week might have been a tad underwhelming, but as we found out in the software exclusively sent to us today, turns out there's actually more than just a new unlock screen and live wallpaper support. Read on to find out.

Update: Since you guys asked, here are some benchmark scores we obtained: 6.949 MFLOPS on Linpack, 767 on Quadrant, 30fps on Fps2D, and 3521 on An3DBench. Certainly a welcomed improvement from Pocketables' 1.6 scores.

Gallery: Dell Streak with Android 2.1 update preview

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Dell Streak with Android 2.1 update exclusive preview: 720p video capture, better keyboard, and more originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 05 Aug 2010 13:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Dell Streak makes friends with Logitech diNovo Mini (in more ways than one)

Dell Streak makes friends with Logitech diNovo Mini (in more ways than one) originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 24 Jul 2010 20:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androiddellDell StreakDellStreakdinovodinovo miniDinovoMinigooglegoogle androidGoogleAndroidhackkeyboardlogitechmodsmartphonestreakvideoSat, 24 Jul 2010 20:01:00 EST<![CDATA[Dell Streak's supposed US packaging is gorgeous, unboxed with elegance]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/29/dell-streaks-supposed-us-packaging-is-gorgeous-unboxed-with-el/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/29/dell-streaks-supposed-us-packaging-is-gorgeous-unboxed-with-el/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/29/dell-streaks-supposed-us-packaging-is-gorgeous-unboxed-with-el/#comments Well, the Brits ain't gonna be happy when they see this in the AM. What we're looking at here is presumably the Dell Streak's final US packaging -- a far cry from the cardboard boxes that the Englishmen are given (and let's not forget the silly photoshop error on the top). If the features list is correct, this five-inch Android phone is definitely headed to AT&T's 850MHz 3G band for now (hang in there, T-Mobile fans). Other than that, the accessories and the phone itself look identical to what we've got in London, but we totally wouldn't mind getting hold of this sexy acrylic box -- it'd make a pretty cool cradle, don't you think? Head over to the source link to feed your eyes.

Update: Here's another found on eBay. [Thanks, Johnny S.]

Dell Streak's supposed US packaging is gorgeous, unboxed with elegance originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 29 Jun 2010 01:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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P.S. -- Since commenter dudeville was asking, here's how to pair the Apple keyboard with the Streak: type a four-digit PIN on the phone when prompted, then type the same number on the keyboard and press the enter key. Good luck!

Continue reading Dell Streak gets cozy with Bluetooth keyboard and mouse, suddenly looks small (video)

Dell Streak gets cozy with Bluetooth keyboard and mouse, suddenly looks small (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 21 Jun 2010 20:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading 3G video call on Fring for Android: bringing HTC EVO 4G and Dell Streak together (hands-on)

3G video call on Fring for Android: bringing HTC EVO 4G and Dell Streak together (hands-on) originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 19 Jun 2010 16:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Rado]

Dell Streak gets rooted, now accepting superusers originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 07 Jun 2010 08:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid 1.6Android1.6delldell streakDellStreakmidmobile internet deviceMobileInternetDevicerootrootedsmartphonestreaktabletMon, 07 Jun 2010 08:32:00 EST<![CDATA[Dell Streak review]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/06/dell-streak-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/06/dell-streak-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/06/dell-streak-review/#comments Streak. It needs no introduction, as this slate's been gaining a lot of attention amongst gadget lovers around the world. Thanks to the UK launch last Friday, we were one of the first on this planet to procure Dell's finalized Android 1.6 phone from O2. Yep, you heard right -- Engadget's now in possession of two Streaks, with the older one still in its original and somewhat unstable prototype state. Our new toy sports a matte "carbon" finish instead of chrome (no word on future availability; the red version's coming in two weeks' time), and now 399MB of RAM instead of 405MB (according to Android System Info app; it's actually a 512MB chip). Anyhow, now that we have the real deal, there's plenty to go through, so join us after the break to see if the Streak's really going to start a new trend.

Gallery: Dell Streak review

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Dell Streak review originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 06 Jun 2010 18:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Mesmerized by that 5-inch display? Looking to get in on the action for yourself? If you're in the UK, take note: the Dell Streak is listed as "in stock," with prices starting at free on contract.

[Thanks, Luke]

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Dell Streak 16GB in stock on O2 UK website originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 03 Jun 2010 16:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidavailabledelldell streakDellStreakgooglein stockin-stockInStockO2phonesmartphonestreakUKThu, 03 Jun 2010 16:24:00 EST<![CDATA[Dell's 7-inch and 10-inch Streak tablets leaked!]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/16/dells-7-inch-and-10-inch-streak-tablets-leaked/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/16/dells-7-inch-and-10-inch-streak-tablets-leaked/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/16/dells-7-inch-and-10-inch-streak-tablets-leaked/#comments We'd heard through the grapevine that the engineers at Round Rock were working on a number of slates to fill the Streak lineup, but man, we didn't see this coming... at least not yet. A couple of images along with an internal Dell announcement landed on our virtual doorstep this fine morning, and lo and behold, it looks as if a 7-inch and 10-inch Streak tablet is on the horizon. But that's not all -- we learned that the "coming soon" we heard earlier regarding the Aero's release date on AT&T really means "June." Later this "summer," said phone will be joined by the Streak 5 (yeah, that's the Mini 5 we've had for months now) for those who prefer a more capable mobile. As for the 7-inch Streak? Look for it to launch (presumably with or without AT&T support) late in 2010, while a 10-inch flavor follows in "early 2011." Is Sidetalkin' really about to return? We're ready -- so ready.

Update: Dell hit us up with a totally corporate line when we dug deeper for details:
"Dell continually develops and tests new products that extend the mobile experience. We have not made any product announcements and do not comment on speculation, rumor or unannounced products."
So insightful.

Gallery: Dell's 7-inch and 10-inch Streak tablets leaked!

Dell's 7-inch and 10-inch Streak tablets leaked! originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 16 Apr 2010 12:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>aeroattbreaking newsBreakingNewsdelldell aerodell mini 5dell streakdell streak 10dell streak 7DellAeroDellMini5DellStreakDellStreak10DellStreak7exclusivefeaturesleakleakedmini 5Mini5slateslate pcSlatePcsmartphonestreakstreak 10streak 7Streak10Streak7tabletFri, 16 Apr 2010 12:46:00 EST<![CDATA[Apple iPad vs. Dell Mini 5 / Streak... fight! (Bonus: smartphone pile-on!)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/12/apple-ipad-vs-dell-mini-5-streak-fight-bonus-smartphone/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/12/apple-ipad-vs-dell-mini-5-streak-fight-bonus-smartphone/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/12/apple-ipad-vs-dell-mini-5-streak-fight-bonus-smartphone/#comments Occasionally we've had strangers -- very likely non-Engadget readers -- coming up to us and ask, "Sorry mate, but is that the iPad?" To which we reply, "No, it's the Dell Mini 5." This may sound like a silly boo-boo to make, but there is this common misconception of the iPad being just "a bigger iPhone" while not knowing how much bigger it is (despite our best effort). To clear this up once and for all, we've brought the two devices in question together -- the Mini 5 / Streak smartphone on the left, and the iPad on the right. Now it's up to you guys to spread the love.

As a bonus, we also threw in various phones -- HTC HD mini, Nexus One, Sony Ericsson Xperia X10, and HTC HD2 -- to pile on top of Apple's latest toy, just to kill the Sunday afternoon. No magical and revolutionary devices were harmed in the making of this article.

[Thanks for the toys, Chris and Andy]

Gallery: iPad vs. Dell Mini 5 / Streak... fight! (Bonus: smartphone pile-on)

Apple iPad vs. Dell Mini 5 / Streak... fight! (Bonus: smartphone pile-on!) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 12 Apr 2010 12:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidappleapple ipadAppleIpadcellphonedelldell mini 5dell streakDellMini5DellStreake-readerfeaturedfeaturesfightgoogle nexus oneGoogleNexusOnehands-onHDhd miniHdMinihtc hd miniHTC HD2 smartphoneHtcHd2SmartphoneHtcHdMiniHtcHeroipadmini 5Mini5mobile phoneMobilePhonenexus oneNexusOnephoneportablesmartphonesony ericssonsony ericsson x10sony ericsson xperia x10SonyEricssonX10SonyEricssonXperiaX10streaktablettablet pcTabletPcx10xperia x10XperiaX10Mon, 12 Apr 2010 12:18:00 EST<![CDATA[Dell Aero first hands-on!]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/23/dell-aero-first-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/23/dell-aero-first-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/23/dell-aero-first-hands-on/#comments Here she is, folks -- Dell's first-ever Android device destined for a Stateside release, and AT&T's second overall handset (the first being the Backflip) with a Google-based operating system. At CTIA's MobileFocus event, we were able to brush up against a fully functional Aero (shown beside a Mini 3, just for your information), but we left without seeing the actual home screen. The closest we came to witnessing Android 1.5 boot up was the typical AT&T intro screen, and once that popped up, our presenter promptly popped the battery out in order to stop what would've otherwise been a truly momentous occasion. We begged and pleaded for a few interface shots, but Dell insisted that AT&T was holding an invisible gun to its head in order to keep the screen dimmed. We were told that the interface was still being tweaked, and the carrier simply wasn't ready for the world at large to take a peek.

Outside of that, we learned that this will indeed be the planet's lightest Android phone ever when it ships (believe us, it was light), and while v1.5 will be onboard, Dell seemed confident that 2.1 (and beyond) would be made available shortly after launch. We were also told that it would ship with a 5 megapixel camera (a step up from the Mini 3's 3 megapixel shooter), an undisclosed amount of internal storage, a new color / design scheme (the one you see here will be the only shade available at launch) and a 2GB microSD card bundled in at purchase. You'll also find a good deal of AT&T baked into the OS, but it's not like you should be surprised to hear of carrier meddling. Finally, we were informed that pricing would be set by AT&T, and that it would be shipping "soon" -- far sooner than "six months from now" -- from both AT&T and Dell channels (though not available unlocked from the latter). There's also the possibility that Dell could arrange some sort of Aero / Mini 10 combo deal for those looking to really sink their teeth into a hefty AT&T contract, but there's nothing substantial to go on just yet in that department. Enough chit-chat -- give the gallery below a look to see what's coming your way.

Gallery: Dell Aero first hands-on!

Dell Aero first hands-on! originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 23 Mar 2010 23:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>aeroandroidandroid 1.5Android1.5attbreaking newsBreakingNewsctiactia 2010Ctia2010delldell aeroDellAerofeaturesgsmhands-onsmartphoneTue, 23 Mar 2010 23:08:00 EST<![CDATA[Dell Aero is 'the lightest' Android phone yet, poses for pictures]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/23/dell-aero-is-the-lightest-android-smartphone-poses-for-pictur/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/23/dell-aero-is-the-lightest-android-smartphone-poses-for-pictur/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/23/dell-aero-is-the-lightest-android-smartphone-poses-for-pictur/#comments AT&T's teaser site for the Dell Aero has gone live and we can now fill in a few more gaps in our knowledge about this forthcoming handset. It's looking every bit the renamed Mini 3 we thought it was, so click here and here to get a closer look at the body of the device. The official web mouthpiece confirms a 3.5-inch screen with nHD resolution -- which may or may not signify the same 640 x 360 as on the Brazilian and Chinese versions -- and one definite point of departure, a 5 (rather than 3) megapixel camera on the back. Claimed to be the lightest Android smartphone yet, the Aero will also come with WiFi and GPS built in, though its biggest attraction will undoubtedly be the thoroughly tricked out Android UI, which promises Picasa, Flickr, Facebook, YouTube, and Twitpic integration right out of the box. Check out the gallery below for some hints of what that will look like.

[Thanks, Chilko]

Gallery: Dell Aero

Dell Aero is 'the lightest' Android phone yet, poses for pictures originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 23 Mar 2010 08:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>aeroandroidandroid osAndroidOsattcustomizeddelldell aerodell mini 3DellAeroDellMini3googlegpsmini 3Mini3smartphonewifiTue, 23 Mar 2010 08:27:00 EST<![CDATA[Dell Mini 5 to be the vanguard of 'a family of tablets']]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/26/dell-mini-5-to-be-the-vanguard-of-a-family-of-tablets/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/26/dell-mini-5-to-be-the-vanguard-of-a-family-of-tablets/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/26/dell-mini-5-to-be-the-vanguard-of-a-family-of-tablets/#comments Well isn't this good to know. The Mini 5 isn't even coming out for at least another month, yet already we're hearing Dell has big plans for what's to follow. Wired has the dish straight from Neeraj Choubey, GM of Dell's tablet division, that there will be "a family of tablets" which will "scale up to a variety of sizes." It appears there will be a common feature set throughout the forthcoming portfolio, so it's likely going to be Android all the way, while Choubey also shared his company's intention to bundle "inexpensive data plans" with the new devices -- indicating a belief that carriers will accede to such ambitious ideas. And speaking of network operators, in a separate interview with Laptop, the loquacious gentleman has confirmed that Dell's working with AT&T on bringing the Mini 5 to the masses. Good to know, indeed -- now how about a release date?

Dell Mini 5 to be the vanguard of 'a family of tablets' originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 26 Feb 2010 10:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid tabletAndroidTabletappleapple ipadAppleIpadattdelldell minidell mini 5DellMiniDellMini5handheldipadm01mmini 5Mini5slatesmartphonetablettablet pcTabletPcFri, 26 Feb 2010 10:29:00 EST<![CDATA[Dell Mini 5 docking station with HDMI port spotted in bizarre Greek video]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/19/dell-mini-5-docking-station-with-hdmi-port-spotted-in-bizarre-gr/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/19/dell-mini-5-docking-station-with-hdmi-port-spotted-in-bizarre-gr/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/19/dell-mini-5-docking-station-with-hdmi-port-spotted-in-bizarre-gr/#comments Wow, some nice gadget fairy has just made our wish come true! Soon after our Dell Mini 5 impressions post went live, eagle-eyed reader unclepain reported that the phone's docking station has made a quiet appearance in T3 Greek Edition's bizarre hands-on video (seriously, we get the "DELLICIOUS" joke, but does that poor bloke really have to stand like that throughout the video?). According to the tiny bit of English we heard, the dock will have HDMI output and a USB port (for connecting to the computer, we presume) on the back. You can also see the short transparent back support when the presenter undocks the phone. Now, bundle this with Mini 5 or throw it à la carte at a reasonable price and we're sold. Eccentric footage after the break.

Gallery: Dell Mini 5 docking station with HDMI port spotted in bizarre Greek video


[Thanks, unclepain]

Continue reading Dell Mini 5 docking station with HDMI port spotted in bizarre Greek video

Dell Mini 5 docking station with HDMI port spotted in bizarre Greek video originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 19 Feb 2010 15:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidcellphonedelldell m01mdell mini 5dell streakDellM01mDellMini5DellStreakdockdocking stationDockingStationhdmim01mmini 5Mini5mobile phoneMobilePhonephonesmartphonestreakFri, 19 Feb 2010 15:40:00 EST<![CDATA[Dell Mini 5 / Streak prototype impressions]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/19/dell-mini-5-prototype-impressions/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/19/dell-mini-5-prototype-impressions/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/19/dell-mini-5-prototype-impressions/#comments Dell's puzzled the world for quite some time with its outlandish Mini 5 / Streak -- at first glance it's just another Android-based MID, but a quick fiddle with it reveals the full-fledged 3G phone inside. So will it fit in a pocket? Can we carry it around like a normal phone? Is this the future form factor that will bring the ultimate balance between portability and practicality? With such heavy dose of curiosity, we eventually traveled all the way to Shenzhen literally just to grab this prototype. Now, before you read on, do bear in mind that some of its features -- especially the OS -- may not make it to the final design when it comes out later this year, nor do we know what stage this prototype was at. We good? OK.

Let's start with the basics: the main specs on our unit include Android 1.6 (which will definitely be obsolete for the final product), five-inch 800 x 480 capacitive touchscreen, Snapdragon QSD8250 chipset (with CPU clocked at 1GHz), Bluetooth, WiFi, GPS and WCDMA radio. Sadly, we have no info on whether the Mini 5 will have other cellular radio options, but it wouldn't hurt to send Dell a petition regarding this matter. For those who want the dimensions and weight in numbers, it's about 152mm x 78mm x 10mm at 8 ounces (including the battery, which lasts for almost a day for normal usage on 3G). Memory-wise there's 405MB RAM and 1.63GB of internal storage -- a slight let-down for the latter, so let's hope the retail unit will be given a more generous dose of silicon. You can add a microSD card next to the battery on the back, but it appears that the mysterious second card slot we saw in the earlier teardown only gave us false hope -- we couldn't find a way to get to it without prying open the housing. Connection to your computer relies on a proprietary port -- similar but slightly larger than the iPod's -- to USB cable, which may suggest that we will see some more peripherals made for the Mini 5 and its future siblings.

Gallery: Dell Mini 5 / Streak prototype impressions

Continue reading Dell Mini 5 / Streak prototype impressions

Dell Mini 5 / Streak prototype impressions originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 19 Feb 2010 12:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3gandroidandroid phoneAndroidPhonecellphonedelldell m01mdell mini 5dell streakDellM01mDellMini5DellStreakexclusivehandheldhands-onimpressionsm01mmidmini 5Mini5mobile phoneMobilePhonepreviewsmartphonestreaktabletUMTSwcdmaFri, 19 Feb 2010 12:16:00 EST<![CDATA[Dell Mini 5: we have it (update: new pics and video!)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/11/dell-mini-5-we-have-it/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/11/dell-mini-5-we-have-it/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/11/dell-mini-5-we-have-it/#comments That's right! After all those quick and dirty appearances, we've finally got our own Dell Mini 5 (aka "Streak" or "M01M") prototype for a more in-depth look. Got a question about this mysterious beast? Drop us a line here and we'll try to answer all your queries in our forthcoming impressions post.

Update: We've just added a bunch of new pics!

Update 2: And now we have a quick video after the break. You're welcome.

Update 3: Our review is up!

Gallery: Dell Mini 5 in-depth hands-on

Gallery: Dell Mini 5 in-depth hands-on -- part ii

Continue reading Dell Mini 5: we have it (update: new pics and video!)

Dell Mini 5: we have it (update: new pics and video!) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 11 Feb 2010 13:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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