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Last we heard, Thomsom had its PoMMeS IPTV tablet land at the rigorous FCC offices -- oh, and how could we forget that perky V888 slider from a few years back. Fast forward to today, and the company's clearly adapted to the "new" times, now introducing its 5.3-inch, dual-SIM X-view 2 smartphone in France. The phablet-styled device boasts a qHD, 960 x 540 display alongside an undisclosed single-core 1GHz processor, 512MB of RAM, a 2500mAh battery to get you through the days and, as we're finally becoming accustomed to seeing, a flavor of Android 4.0. Thomson notes the X-view 2 will hit French shelves later this summer, though there's no word yet on how much cash you'll have to unleash in order to grab one of these for yourself.

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Thomson's 5.3-inch X-view 2 brings its dual-SIM capabilities, Android 4.0 to la France originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 29 May 2012 14:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>5.3-inchAndroid 4.0Android Ice Cream SandwichAndroid ICSAndroid4.0AndroidIceCreamSandwichAndroidIcsdual simdual-simDualSimfranceIce Cream SandwichIceCreamSandwichicsmobilepostminiphabletsmartphonethomsonthomson francethomson x-view 2ThomsonFranceThomsonX-view2x-viewx-view 2X-view2Tue, 29 May 2012 14:18:00 EST<![CDATA[Nokia's new 110 and 112 dual-SIM phones are cheap and chatty (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/15/nokia-announces-110-and-112-dual-sim-phones/http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/15/nokia-announces-110-and-112-dual-sim-phones/http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/15/nokia-announces-110-and-112-dual-sim-phones/#comments Nokia's new 110 and 112 dual-sim phones are cheap and chatty

Nokia may be serving up polycarbonate slabs of smartphone with one hand, but the other is still dishing out candy bars for the masses. The new 110 and 112 models, announced today, are perfect examples of this. Once again, these phones are dual-SIM, which should appeal to the Asian / Indian markets, and offer money-saving features like crunching websites in the cloud first -- which Nokia claims reduces data consumption by up to 90 percent. As for the rest of the phone, it's all about being social, with direct access to Facebook and Twitter from the home screen, and the eBuddy IM service preloaded. Those 1.8-inch displays might not be ideal for watching movies, but are likely adequate for viewing the shots taken with the VGA camera. These stripped down specifications thankfully equate to a stripped down price, with the 110 landing at around 35€ and the 112 just three euros more when they show up sometime this quarter. Full PR after the break.

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Nokia's new 110 and 112 dual-SIM phones are cheap and chatty (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 15 May 2012 05:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It's Italian for the number four and also the name of a certain German auto, but Unnecto's latest device bearing that very moniker has little to do with either. In fact, the star feature of this low-end Android 2.3.5 handset, shown off on the CTIA 2012 show floor, is its ability to accommodate dual-SIMs. Yes, much like the touchscreen-only TAP that preceded it, this phone offers users with multiple lines the option to pack two SIMs -- full-sized and micro -- for easy account switching.

Spec-wise, the 4-inch handset's not much to get hot and bothered about, loaded up as it is with a middling 800 x 480 TFT display, VGA front-facing / rear 5 megapixel cameras, 4GB of storage (augmented by a pre-loaded 8GB microSD) and a 1,400mAh battery. There's no dual-core running under the hood either, just a lone 650MHz MediaTek 6573 processor and it shows given that our brief hands-on with the preliminary software was riddled with lags and stutters. Keep in mind the phone's still a work in progress and that mostly stock UI will eventually ship sometime this June with a customized overlay. An upgrade to Ice Cream Sandwich is also purportedly on deck for Q4, but we're somewhat skeptical the single core handset could even support it. As for the price, well that all important bit is still up in the air, although we've been told it should retail between $150 to $200. If you're interested in buying what Unnecto's selling, check out the gallery below and hop on past the break for a brief video demo.

Gallery: Unnecto Quattro hands-on

Terrence O'Brien contributed to this report.

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Unnecto Quattro hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 09 May 2012 15:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>650MHzAndroid 2.3.5Android2.3.5CTIACTIA 2012CTIA Wireless 2012Ctia2012CtiaWireless2012dualSIMGingerbreadhands-onMediaTek 6573Mediatek6573mobilepostcrossQuattrosingle coreSingleCoreUnnectovideoWed, 09 May 2012 15:07:00 EST<![CDATA[Samsung does some awesome face projection to push Galaxy Y Duos (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/26/samsung-does-some-awesome-face-projection-to-push-galaxy-y-duos/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/26/samsung-does-some-awesome-face-projection-to-push-galaxy-y-duos/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/26/samsung-does-some-awesome-face-projection-to-push-galaxy-y-duos/#comments ImageSo, imagine that you're Samsung, and you're looking to promote your double-SIMed Galaxy Y Duos smartphone. How to go about it? How about performing a cool light show on some dude's face? That's the approach of this spot brought to you by the Portugal wing of the hardware maker. The model in question reportedly had to sit still for "up to" three hours straight as his face and upper body were used as a canvas for the same sort of video mapping we've seen applied to the sides of buildings. The result is a little strange, a bit spooky and generally awesome, even if your Portuguese is a bit rusty. Check out the video after the break.

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Samsung does some awesome face projection to push Galaxy Y Duos (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 26 Mar 2012 21:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>adadvertisementdual simDualSimgalaxygalaxy y duosGalaxyYDuosmobilepostminisamsung galaxySamsungGalaxysimvideovideo mappingVideoMappingMon, 26 Mar 2012 21:17:00 EST<![CDATA[Hands-on with Nokia Asha 202, 203 and 302 at MWC (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/01/hands-on-with-nokia-asha-202-203-and-302-at-mwc-video/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/01/hands-on-with-nokia-asha-202-203-and-302-at-mwc-video/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/01/hands-on-with-nokia-asha-202-203-and-302-at-mwc-video/#comments Hands-on with Nokia Asha 202, 203 and 302 at MWC (video)There's no doubt that the smartphone is a truly empowering device, but for individuals unable to afford such high-end gear, Nokia believes it has the solution with its latest line of Series 40 handsets -- the Asha 202, 203 and 302. Like the previously-released Asha 200, the Asha 202 features dual-SIM functionality and the ability to hot-swap the secondary SIM card. Sadly, its connectivity is limited to 1800MHz / 900MHz GSM. The Asha 203 is similar in every way to the 202, save for its single SIM design, better battery life and quadband GSM support. Both feature rather unresponsive 2.4-inch QVGA touchscreens, 2 megapixel cameras and up to 32GB storage expansion via microSD.

Meanwhile, the Asha 302 is a non-touchscreen device that offers a physical keyboard, 1GHz processor, 2.4-inch QVGA display, 3.2 megapixel camera, quadband GSM and pentaband WCDMA support with 14.4Mbps HSPA connectivity. Even as feature phones, none of the offerings are terribly impressive. Still, Nokia hopes the internet capabilities of each handset will be instrumental to help connect the "next billion consumers" to the world at large. So join us as we delve into an extended video tour of the Asha 202 and 302, where we'll explore the features and functionality of each device.

Gallery: Nokia Asha 202, 203 and 302 hands-on

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Hands-on with Nokia Asha 202, 203 and 302 at MWC (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 01 Mar 2012 07:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>202203302ashaasha 202asha 203asha 302Asha202Asha203Asha302dual simdual-simdualsimeasyswaphands-onmobilepostcrossmwcmwc 2012Mwc2012nokianokia ashanokia asha 202nokia asha 203nokia asha 302NokiaAshaNokiaAsha202NokiaAsha203NokiaAsha302s40series 40Series40videoThu, 01 Mar 2012 07:33:00 EST<![CDATA[Gigabyte GSmart G1355 leaked ahead of MWC, offers dual-SIM goodness for small wallets]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/15/gigabyte-gsmart-g1355/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/15/gigabyte-gsmart-g1355/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/15/gigabyte-gsmart-g1355/#comments
Gigabyte doesn't crank out handsets with the same frequency as, say, Samsung or HTC, so it's a momentous occasion to see a new addition to its lineup getting dressed up and ready to go. The outfit's latest model, the GSmart G1355, is getting some unofficial face time before Mobile World Congress and appears to keep things simple: it's said to bring dual-SIM capability to the table as well as a lightly-skinned version of Android 2.3, 5MP rear camera with LED flash, an 800MHz Qualcomm MSM7227T CPU with 512MB of RAM and Adreno 200 GPU. The 11.5mm-thick device also sports a 4.3-inch WVGA display, which is par for the course in today's smartphone market but a behemoth when compared to the rest of Gigabyte's offerings. Since it hasn't officially been announced, we also are unsure about the pricing and availability, but the specs certainly indicate that it's aiming for entry-level status. The G1355 is expected to make its official debut in Barcelona, and we'll be there to get some quality one-on-one time with the new handset.

Gigabyte GSmart G1355 leaked ahead of MWC, offers dual-SIM goodness for small wallets originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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No trip to CES 2012 would be complete without spending some up close and personal time with ViewSonic's new phone for the Americas, the ViewPhone 3. Known internationally as the V350 -- which we scored a hands-on with at last year's MWC -- this model retains its dual-SIM heritage and brings a few upgrades such as an 800MHz CPU and Android 2.3. Along with a 3.5-inch HVGA, TFT-LCD display and a 5 megapixel camera (sans LED flash), the phone features 802.11b/g/n, quadband GSM and 7.2Mbps HSDPA with unknown bands (save for 850MHz, anyway). The handset has a plasticky feel, but is also well-proportioned and fits comfortably in the hand. We were less impressed with the quality of the LCD screen, which is rather low-res and distorts easily when viewed from angles.

While the hardware is rather passable as a budget phone, the software is cluttered with superfluous features and effects that detract from the user experience -- both in terms of performance and navigation. Given the dual-SIM nature of this phone and its availability as an unlocked device for $279, it's actually somewhat of a rare breed. Loaded with a proper ROM, it could certainly appeal to the right crowd. For some further insight into the ViewPhone 3, be sure to check the video after the break.

Gallery: ViewSonic ViewPhone 3 hands-on

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ViewSonic ViewPhone 3 hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 13 Jan 2012 16:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid 2.3Android2.3cesces 2012Ces2012dual simdual-simDualSimgingerbreadgooglehands-onmobilepostcrosssmartphonesmartphonesv350videoviewphoneviewphone 3Viewphone3viewsonicFri, 13 Jan 2012 16:46:00 EST<![CDATA[ViewSonic ViewPhone 3 clears FCC, prepares for Latin American arrival]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/07/viewsonic-viewphone-3-at-fcc/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/07/viewsonic-viewphone-3-at-fcc/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/07/viewsonic-viewphone-3-at-fcc/#comments Well, wouldn't you know it, but another ViewSonic smartphone has just reared its head -- this time the ViewPhone 3 (V350) -- which has just cleared the FCC. Previously geared toward Russian and European audiences, its creator now hopes to make a splash with the device at CES. The ViewPhone 3 features dual-SIM technology and will be primarily marketed in Latin America. Connectivity wise, it offers quadband GSM and EDGE, although for North American purposes, 3G is limited to the 850MHz spectrum. Further, it carries a 3.5-inch HVGA display, 512MB of RAM and delivers two upgrades over the international version -- an 800MHz Qualcomm CPU and Android 2.3. For those in the states who really want in on the action, ViewSonic intends to sell an unlocked version for a mere $250.

ViewSonic ViewPhone 3 clears FCC, prepares for Latin American arrival originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 07 Jan 2012 18:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Heard of Unnecto? Neither have we. But if you're oh-so-important enough to be toting around more than one phone on more than one carrier, you might want to stop, drop (some dough) and TAP -- as the company's latest smartphone is known. This sixth in a line of dual-SIM offerings is the outfit's first to offer touchscreen functionality and packs a quadband GSM radio that should make your globe- and frequency-hopping a little more efficient. No pricing or release details have yet been announced, but if you're really keen to wield this handset, you can just leave all of that tedious busywork to your office-locked assistant. Check the official presser after the break.

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Unnecto TAPs into dual-SIM market, lets you do double GSM duty with a touch originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 05 Jan 2012 13:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Samsung is rolling out a pair of dual-SIM blowers for everyone who wants to keep their working and private lives separate, or take advantage of constantly changing carrier deals. The Galaxy Y Duos packs a 3.14-inch QVGA (243 x 320) touchscreen, HSDPA modem, three megapixel camera, microSD storage that's expandable up to 32GB and an 832MHz processor that runs TouchWiz flavored Gingerbread. The Galaxy Y Pro Duos' only difference is its smaller 2.6-inch LQVGA TFT screen, to make space for the physical keyboard below. Both models will be available from January in Europe, Russia, Latin America, Asia, Africa and China and while there's no word on pricing, the specs suggest it won't be high. Head on past the break for the deep dish (or as some squares like to call it, "press release").

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Samsung launches two dual-sim Galaxy Y phones for carrier cheaters originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 22 Dec 2011 06:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>AndroidAndroid 2.3Android 2.3 GingerbreadAndroid2.3Android2.3GingerbreadDual SimDualSimGalaxy YGalaxy Y DuosGalaxy Y Pro DuosGalaxyYGalaxyYDuosGalaxyYProDuosmobilepostcrossmobilepostminiSamsungSamsung Galaxy YSamsungGalaxyYTouchWizThu, 22 Dec 2011 06:55:00 EST<![CDATA[MediaTek-powered ZTE MT73 packs TD-LTE, TD-SCDMA, GSM, dual SIM and magic dust]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/18/mediatek-powered-zte-mt73-packs-td-lte-td-scdma-gsm-dual-sim/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/18/mediatek-powered-zte-mt73-packs-td-lte-td-scdma-gsm-dual-sim/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/18/mediatek-powered-zte-mt73-packs-td-lte-td-scdma-gsm-dual-sim/#comments Here's a funny one we spotted at China Mobile's booth at Mobile Asia Congress: a ZTE Android phone powered by a MediaTek chipset that supports TD-LTE, TD-SCDMA, GSM and dual SIM! Of course, given that China Mobile is currently the exclusive carrier to the TD-SCDMA technology, we're not expecting this peculiar device to pop up anywhere beyond the Great Wall any time soon; but knowing that there's a dual-SIM LTE phone somewhere on this planet still makes our day.

Spec-wise this MT73 prototype features Android 2.3.4, an 800MHz processor, 1GB of RAM, a 4.1-inch 854 x 480 LCD with capacitive touchscreen, a five megapixel main camera, a VGA front-facing camera and a 1,100mAh battery. As per usual ZTE build quality, there's an inevitable cheap feel upon laying our hands on this phone, but we'll give ZTE the benefit of the doubt and wait for the final version. As for a launch date, the folks at China Mobile said it'll depend on when will the government issue a commercial license for TD-LTE. To keep you occupied for the time being, we have a hands-on video right after the break.

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MediaTek-powered ZTE MT73 packs TD-LTE, TD-SCDMA, GSM, dual SIM and magic dust originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 18 Nov 2011 03:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Vooma's new Peel PG92 handset case isn't the first to bring dual-SIM capability to the iPhone 4, but it may be the most elegant. The accessory, which has yet to be released, essentially consists of an extra battery pack and an unlocked SIM slot. All you have to do is download Vooma's customized app to your jailbroken iPhone 4 or 4S, strap on the Peel PG92, and insert your spare SIM card into the case (judging from the photos, it appears that the device is tailored for mini-SIM cards, rather than micro-SIM). Once that's taken care of, you'll be able to place calls via the app and external SIM, using a dialer interface that's only slightly different from what Apple offers. No word yet on pricing or availability, but you can sign up for more information at Voom's website, linked below. Otherwise, check out the coverage from our friends at TechCrunch, who managed to get their hands on a pre-release model.

Vooma Peel PG92 case brings dual-SIM capability, added appeal to your iPhone 4, 4S originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 09 Nov 2011 04:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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"I've looked and given up, so I'm chiming to the oracle. What is the best dual-SIM phone?"

We're going to need some serious input from our international readers on this one. Dual-SIM handsets just aren't "a thing" in America, and even finding one is a bit of a chore. But for those elsewhere, what's your preferred device for toting around SIMs from two nations?

Ask Engadget: what's the best dual-SIM phone on the market? originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 15 Oct 2011 23:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>askask engadgetAskEngadgetcellphonedual simdual-simDualSimmobilepostcrosssimsmartphoneSat, 15 Oct 2011 23:11:00 EST<![CDATA[Is Motorola joining the Facebook phone bandwagon with its EX225?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/11/is-motorola-joining-the-facebook-phone-bandwagon-with-its-ex225/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/11/is-motorola-joining-the-facebook-phone-bandwagon-with-its-ex225/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/11/is-motorola-joining-the-facebook-phone-bandwagon-with-its-ex225/#comments A funny thing just happened over at the Bluetooth SIG's website: the group may have just outed Motorola's first Facebook phone. As Unwired View rightfully points out, the EX225 is likely a feature phone that's based on BREW, as Android's navigation buttons are nowhere to be found. The handset offers two variants, one that supports dual-SIMs and another that accommodates only one. Further, a nearly identical version, the EX226, is displayed in a separate listing that lacks the notorious "F" button. Both models share a common 2.4-inch TFT-LCD display, a 3 megapixel camera and five row QWERTY keyboard -- along with a sizable protrusion at the bottom rear of the device. That's all we have for the moment, but it seems that the Status shouldn't be too concerned about this Moto.

Is Motorola joining the Facebook phone bandwagon with its EX225? originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 11 Sep 2011 15:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Motorola's XT531 has gone through more name changes than a certain rapper-cum-vodka shilling mogul, and the trend might continue as it makes its way to the US. The budget-friendly handset, known as the Fire XT in Europe and the Spice XT in Latin America, has just surfaced at the FCC toting AT&T-compatible GSM bands, UMTS / HSDPA 850MHz / 1900MHz support, WiFi and Bluetooth. Based on Moto's official PR for the handset's Chinese release, we know this 3.5-incher also sports a front-facing VGA / 5 megapixel rear camera, and is set to launch with Android 2.3 onboard. With Google's newest pal clearly chasing after heat-related naming conventions, we expect to see this one launch with an equally caliente moniker.

Motorola's XT531 hits the FCC, ready for its US crossover originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 19 Aug 2011 16:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid 2.3Android2.3asiachinadominodomino+dual simDualSimFCCfirefire xtFireXthvgalatin americaLatinAmericamobilemobilepostminimotorolamotorola dominomotorola domino+motorola firemotorola fire xtmotorola spicemotorola spice xtmotorola xt531MotorolaDominoMotorolaDomino+MotorolaFireMotorolaFireXtMotorolaSpiceMotorolaSpiceXtMotorolaXt531Fri, 19 Aug 2011 16:17:00 EST<![CDATA[Motorola makes the budget-friendly XT531 official, will be available in China this month]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/04/motorola-makes-the-budget-friendly-xt531-official-will-be-avail/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/04/motorola-makes-the-budget-friendly-xt531-official-will-be-avail/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/04/motorola-makes-the-budget-friendly-xt531-official-will-be-avail/#comments The Domino name and its fancy "plus" didn't make the cut, but at least the phone itself did. Not long after the Motorola XT531 endured its obligatory photo session, the Android 2.3 device has been deemed worthy of an official press release announcing its upcoming availability. With it, all of the pertinent details came gushing out: it's powered by an 800MHz CPU (no specific chip was mentioned), 512MB of RAM, a 3.5-inch HVGA display, a 1540mAh battery for up to eight hours talk time, and it offers dual cameras (5 MP rear / VGA front). Dimensionally speaking, the handset is 11.95mm thick and weighs a smidgen above four ounces. Oh, and here's the kicker -- select parts of Asia will be able to choose between single-SIM and dual-SIM flavors. The XT531 will be available as the Fire XT in Europe and the Spice XT in Latin America -- not to be confused with the Fire and Spice -- sometime this fall. While our earlier images clearly showed the device clad in an all-white shell, there was zero mention of color choices. Disappointed? Allow us to recommend the age-old method of wishing upon a star. The full press release is after the break.

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Motorola makes the budget-friendly XT531 official, will be available in China this month originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 04 Aug 2011 16:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid 2.3Android2.3asiachinadual simDualSimfirefire xtFireXthvgalatin americaLatinAmericamobilemotorolamotorola firemotorola fire xtmotorola spicemotorola spice xtmotorola xt531MotorolaFireMotorolaFireXtMotorolaSpiceMotorolaSpiceXtMotorolaXt531spicespice xtSpiceXtxt531Thu, 04 Aug 2011 16:50:00 EST<![CDATA[Nokia debuts C2-03 at CommunicAsia (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/20/nokia-debuts-c2-03-at-communicasia-video/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/20/nokia-debuts-c2-03-at-communicasia-video/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/20/nokia-debuts-c2-03-at-communicasia-video/#comments Nokia's Mary McDowell announced the company's third dual-SIM device, the C2-03, at CommunicAsia. It's a portrait slider with a 320 x 240 touchscreen display paired with the company's Touch and Type interface. Like the C2-00, it's based on S40 and supports Easy Swap -- a handy feature that lets users hot swap their SIMs. Additionally, the phone sports a new version of Nokia's web browser that compresses data up to 90 percent, and Nokia Maps for Series 40 -- which provides location search and routing while offline. Amazingly, standby time is rated at a hearty 400 hours, and while the built-in memory is somewhat paltry (10MB), the storage can be expanded up to 32GB. It's expected to be released in Q3 for €77, and will roll out across India, China, the south-east Asian-Pacific region, Eurasia, the middle east, and Africa. The C2-02, a single-SIM variant will debut alongside the more intriguing sibling, but we know you're most interested in the dual-SIM darling, so hop past the break for an extended peek.

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Nokia debuts C2-03 at CommunicAsia (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 20 Jun 2011 23:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Julian]

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Motorola XT882 bringing Tegra 2, dualing modes and SIMs to China Telecom originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 08 Jun 2011 16:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid 2.3Android2.3cdmachinachina telecomChinaTelecomdual coredual simdual-coredual-simDualCoreDualSimgingerbreadgooglegsmmobilemotorolamotorola xt882MotorolaXt882nvidianvidia tegra 2NvidiaTegra2qhdsmartphonesmartphonestegra 2Tegra2xt882Wed, 08 Jun 2011 16:19:00 EST<![CDATA[Nokia's promised dual-SIM handsets arrive, look strangely familiar]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/25/nokias-promised-dual-sim-handsets-arrive-look-strangely-famili/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/25/nokias-promised-dual-sim-handsets-arrive-look-strangely-famili/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/25/nokias-promised-dual-sim-handsets-arrive-look-strangely-famili/#comments Well, that didn't take long. When Stephen Elop said a new dual-SIM handset would ship by the end of June, apparently he meant to say, "Right away!" Nokia has announced the first shipments of its C2-00 -- the same dual-SIM candybar we've known about for a year -- throughout India, China, and various developing regions for €45. On this C2, one of the SIM slots is accessible from the outside of the phone, making it convenient for those carrying more than two cards. Additionally, the company revealed the X1-01, a dual-SIM (and still very loud) variant of the X1-00 with a specially tuned speaker that's said not to distort too badly -- even when the volume is turned to 11. It sells for €34 and lasts 43 days on standby. Both devices feature dual-standby, which allows calls and messages to be received on both numbers without needing to switch back and forth between them. Of course, this leaves us awaiting the arrival of Nokia's dual-SIM touchscreen phone, the C2-06, but this will suffice for today. Game on, Mr. Elop.

Nokia's promised dual-SIM handsets arrive, look strangely familiar originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 25 May 2011 10:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>c2-00c2-06ceochinadevelopingdeveloping countriesdeveloping worldDevelopingCountriesDevelopingWorlddual simdual-simDualSimIndiamobilenokiaNokia C2nokia c2-00nokia x1-00nokia x1-01NokiaC2NokiaC2-00NokiaX1-00NokiaX1-01stephen elopStephenElopx1-00x1-01Wed, 25 May 2011 10:34:00 EST<![CDATA[Motorola EX119 receives FCC approval, determined to captivate AT&T with its dual-SIM charm]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/20/motorola-ex119-receives-fcc-approval-determined-to-captivate-at/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/20/motorola-ex119-receives-fcc-approval-determined-to-captivate-at/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/20/motorola-ex119-receives-fcc-approval-determined-to-captivate-at/#commentsLast year, after Motorola brought the EX128 before the FCC, it was unable to tempt AT&T with its dual-SIM feature-phone -- which ultimately found a home in India. A similar fate befell the EX115, another dual-SIM offering that picked up its toys and went to Brazil. Now, Moto is once again pushing the EX lineup in Ma Bell's direction, where the EX118 and EX119 recently received FCC approval. Interestingly, the only difference between the two handsets is the SIM -- the 118 has one, and the 119 has two -- which sadly gives AT&T an opportunity to grab the device while passing on its most desirable feature. Considering Motorola's prior luck in convincing the carrier, those really intent on handling AT&T and T-Mobile in one phone are better off scouring eBay... or waiting for the merger to complete.

Motorola EX119 receives FCC approval, determined to captivate AT&T with its dual-SIM charm originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 20 May 2011 20:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Nisse]

Nokia's chief envisions a dual-SIM future in India and China, remains uncommonly silent about Europe originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 06 May 2011 14:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>annual general meetingAnnualGeneralMeetingc1-00c2-00c2-06ceochinadual simdual-simDualSimeuropeIndiamobilenokianokia c1nokia c1-00Nokia C2nokia c2-00Nokia C2-06NokiaC1NokiaC1-00NokiaC2NokiaC2-00NokiaC2-06stephen elopStephenElopWindows PhoneWindowsPhoneFri, 06 May 2011 14:13:00 EST<![CDATA[Nokia's upcoming C2-series slider spotted in India, keeps the low-end in check]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/18/nokias-upcoming-c2-series-slider-spotted-in-india-keeps-the-lo/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/18/nokias-upcoming-c2-series-slider-spotted-in-india-keeps-the-lo/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/18/nokias-upcoming-c2-series-slider-spotted-in-india-keeps-the-lo/#comments A prototype of Nokia's C2 series dual-SIM phone was recently spotted in India, adding a resistive touchscreen to the manufacturer's mix of budget offerings. This glossy T9 slider was spotted with a two megapixel camera (sans flash), and sadly forgoes such niceties as WiFi and 3G connectivity -- presumably in the name of keeping cost down. There's no word on pricing (yet), though we do know this handset is running Series 40 6th Edition, and thankfully features Bluetooth (revealing the name of the device as C2-06). All told, Nokia is far removed from the bleeding edge on this one, although it's always comforting to know they're looking out for the little guy.

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Moving on, there's a highly intriguing new tablet in the waiting -- the ViewPad 10Pro. This 10-incher (shown after the break) is a "professional" slate with dual-boot functionality, enabling users to tap into Android 2.2 or Windows 7 Professional at their leisure. It's also one of the first tablets to utilize Intel's long-awaited Oak Trail platform, and it'll ship with a 1024 x 600 LED-backlit capacitive multitouch screen, inbuilt 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth and a battery good for six or so hours of life. Finally, the ViewPad 10s -- which was just unveiled at CES -- is seeing a gentle update in Barcelona, with the ViewPad 10s 3G (predictably) gaining integrated 3G functionality. Mum's the word on pricing and release, but as always, we'll be prying for more once we touch down at BCN.

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 Yes, this is what happens when the iPhone 4 and the iPad mingle in the back alleys of Shenzhen and bring mutant KIRF-y children to CES. The EYO T8100 is a dumbphone boasting a (likely resistive) 3.5-inch HVGA touchscreen, quad-band GSM radio, dual SIM slots, two megapixel rear camera (with flash), VGA front camera, analog TV tuner, Java support, and WiFi, all wrapped in a silver / black, white, or pink package. Check out the spectacle in the gallery below.

Gallery: Crapgadget, round five: iPhone 4 and iPad wed in unholy KIRF matrimony

Crapgadget CES, round five: iPhone 4 and iPad wed in unholy KIRF matrimony originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 08 Jan 2011 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cesces 2011ces2011crapgadgetdual simDualSimeyoeyotechkirft8100Sat, 08 Jan 2011 17:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Dual SIM iPhone 4 case gives your multiple personality disorder a new lease on life]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/27/dual-sim-iphone-4-case-gives-your-multiple-personality-disorder/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/27/dual-sim-iphone-4-case-gives-your-multiple-personality-disorder/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/27/dual-sim-iphone-4-case-gives-your-multiple-personality-disorder/#comments Sure, there are any number of phones with dual SIM card slots, most of them built for Asian markets, but the iPhone 4 is about the furthest thing from dual SIM: in fact, it doesn't even have one Big Person SIM to call its own. Luckily, USBFever has a hacktastic solution to this problem (a followup to their iPhone 3G version), with a new $30 case that can host dual full size SIM cards on the back of an iPhone 4 (entombed in some classy clear plastic, naturally), while running an adapter to the iPhone 4's micro SIM slot. You can then switch between the two SIMs from the iPhone's own settings menu, though unfortunately you can't rock both SIMs simultaneously. Looking for a more DIY approach? Bust out your X-Acto and check out our SIM resizing guide!

Dual SIM iPhone 4 case gives your multiple personality disorder a new lease on life originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 27 Aug 2010 15:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Oh, the humble watchphone... we've seen a few iterations, but very few that we'd wear for anything but a laugh. The gang at eSales China are offering a slight twist on the typical fare by throwing in dual SIM cards behind the 1.3-inch touchscreen, Bluetooth, 2 mp camera, microSD card, and GSM850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 support. Sold? We weren't either (not for $128 at least). Feel like a good laugh? Get a closer look after the break.

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Dual SIM watchphone gives us two reasons to be non-plussed originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 23 Jun 2010 11:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you're a high-flying type rocking two contracts and, ultimately, two SIM cards, the new 3-in-1 External Battery over at USBFever could save you a lot of hot-swapping -- assuming at least one of those SIM cards is currently in an iPhone 3G or 3GS. It looks like an ordinary, bulky external battery, but inside packs room for a second SIM. Swapping is handled via an on-phone application and, according to the online instructions, it'll take about two minutes for your handset to figure out exactly what the heck is going on and reconnect to the different network. Sadly the phone can't monitor both cards simultaneously, so if you frequently receive calls on both you're stuck with that second device, but if by day you're a mild-mannered corporate user and by night you switch over to your secret personal account, this could be for you. $60 gets you in to the card-swapping party -- just leave your keys in the bowl on the way in.

[Via iLounge]

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If you're a high-flying type rocking two contracts and, ultimately, two SIM cards, the new 3-in-1 External Battery over at USBFever could save you a lot of hot-swapping -- assuming at least one of those SIM cards is currently in an iPhone 3G or 3GS. It looks like an ordinary, bulky external battery, but inside packs room for a second SIM. Swapping is handled via an on-phone application and, according to the online instructions, it'll take about two minutes for your handset to figure out exactly what the heck is going on and reconnect to the different network. Sadly the phone can't monitor both cards simultaneously, so if you frequently receive calls on both you're stuck with that second device, but if by day you're a mild-mannered corporate user and by night you switch over to your secret personal account, this could be for you. $60 gets you in to the card-swapping party -- just leave your keys in the bowl on the way in.

[Via iLounge]

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  • Following the G'zOne C731 Rock, Casio's C741 Brigade for Verizon has nabbed FCC clearance. Not much is known about the phone -- we can assume it'll be ruggedized to one degree or another -- but one interesting tidbit is the inclusion of VCAST TV support, something Verizon's been getting lax on as of late. [Via PhoneArena]
  • Have you seen a white / silver Samsung i7500 Galaxy? Now you have. [Thanks, Ruben W.]
  • China's regulatory peeps have had the good fortune of seeing a couple new Philips Xeniums in their midst, a K700 full touch model and an X501 candybar. Philips has yet to announce either unit, but you can bet they'll last until the next ice age on a single charge. [Via Unwired View]
  • Microsoft's MSDN -- its official developer network -- has published a case study on porting an iPhone app to Windows Mobile. A year ago, you'd have been more likely to see case studies going in the other direction, but, you know, times are changing. [Via Tweakers.net]
  • Digia put together a nice little web browser for UIQ called @Web, but then UIQ sorta went away -- so they're back at it again, this time on S60 5th Edition in beta form. S60 does a decent job browsing out of the gate, but @Web's got some interesting UI elements that might make it worth a look. [Via All About Symbian]
  • We don't see much of it in the States, but Samsung's got a whole brand -- DuoS -- for dual-SIM capable handsets. Mobil.cz has dug up a new model in the series, a low-end candybar dubbed C3212 that'll run the equivalent of around $195 and go on sale in Russia later this summer before expanding to other European markets. [Via Mobile Phone Helpdesk]
  • Value brand Cricket is adding yet more value to its unlimited voice plans that start at a bargain-basement $40. The $40 price point now includes web access; $45 gets you unlimited email, backup, and 30 roaming minutes a month, and $55 ups the roaming to 200 minutes.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidbrigadec741candybarcasiocdmacricketdual simDualSimduosedgeev doevdogalaxygsmgzonei7500iphone osiphoneosk700mobileobtwoh by the wayOhByTheWayothersphilipsrussiasamsungsymbianverizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessvzwwindows mobilewindowsmobilex501xeniumWed, 05 Aug 2009 02:30:00 EST<![CDATA[General Mobile's DSTL1 with Android and two SIMs coming next month]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/28/general-mobiles-dstl1-with-android-and-two-sims-coming-next-mon/http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/28/general-mobiles-dstl1-with-android-and-two-sims-coming-next-mon/http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/28/general-mobiles-dstl1-with-android-and-two-sims-coming-next-mon/#comments
We briefly toyed with the DSTL1 at MWC a few months ago, coming away pleased with the Android-powered handset's design, its high-spec autofocus camera, and... well, the simple fact that it ran Android, given what a depressingly rare trait that was at the time (and still is, sadly). It looks like we'll all finally be able to pony up some cash for units of our own starting next month, with sales expected in the US and Turkey (odd combo, but whatevs) for somewhere between $550 and $750. For that princely sum, you'll get Android 1.5, WiFi, and a pair of EDGE-only SIMs -- not a killer feature in the US, granted, but in Asia, it's a pretty big deal. Curiously, it seems General Mobile has decided to call the DSTL1 the "Imaginary" -- which doesn't bode well for its vaporware status -- so we'll hold off on planning the launch party until after we see some of these bad boys for sale.

[Via MobileBurn and Android Authority]

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androiddstl1dual simDualSimedgegeneral mobileGeneralMobilegsmimaginarymobileothersThu, 28 May 2009 00:13:00 EST<![CDATA[Mivvy wants you to "enjoy mobile life," use two SIM cards]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/24/mivvy-wants-you-to-enjoy-mobile-life-use-two-sim-cards/http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/24/mivvy-wants-you-to-enjoy-mobile-life-use-two-sim-cards/http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/24/mivvy-wants-you-to-enjoy-mobile-life-use-two-sim-cards/#comments We'll be honest: we hadn't heard of Czech firm Mivvy before mobile-review's expose on the company's new models. We suspect most members of its European target audience haven't either -- but one thing they may be able to identify with is the Dual Touch TV's design (pictured), which combines the HTC Touch Diamond's unique prismatic battery cover with Motorola iconography (notice the "A" and "B" buttons), a genuinely puzzling numeric / nav pad layout, and words of encouragement that we should "enjoy mobile life" along the side and back. The other two new units in the company's lineup -- the Dual Nio and Dual Slider -- are more forgettable, but all three offer dual SIM support and GPRS-only data. In the case of the Dual Touch TV you've also got an analog TV tuner, which will slowly cease to do anyone any good as analog television goes dark around the world. Not the most stellar specs in the world -- but the most expensive of the three runs just $215 fully unlocked, so at least you're getting what you pay for and paying for what you get.

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[Via Engadget Spanish]

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>acerdual simDualSimdx900windows mobilewindows mobile 6.1WindowsMobileWindowsMobile6.1winmowinmo6.1wm6.1x960Tue, 12 May 2009 22:59:00 EST<![CDATA[Acer's DX900 and X960 WinMo smartphones now available]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/12/acers-dx900-and-x960-winmo-smartphones-now-available/http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/12/acers-dx900-and-x960-winmo-smartphones-now-available/http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/12/acers-dx900-and-x960-winmo-smartphones-now-available/#comments They're no F1, but Acer's rolling out a whole slew of Windows Mobile- and Android-powered smartphones this year -- and another gruesome twosome of the bunch is now hitting store shelves around the world. First up we've got the WinMo 6.1-based DX900, which really isn't much of a looker but packs the powerful punch of twin SIMs underneath its homely shell. Most dual-SIM devices top out at EDGE, but the DX900 takes it to the next level with triband HSDPA on top of quadband EDGE; you've also got a 2.8-inch VGA display, WiFi, 3 megapixel AF camera, and GPS, so if you're a two-line kind of individual, look for this one now around Europe and Asia. Next, the X960 ups the ante with HSUPA and 7.2Mbps maximum on the downlink, a revised 3D user interface, and a 3.2 megapixel cam -- it too should be populating Europe and Asia as we speak. Neither unit is going to be blowing minds, granted, but if it's any consolation, we're sure there are a few good hacked 6.5 and Android ROMs waiting for 'em.

[Via Engadget Spanish]

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>acerdual simDualSimdx900edgegsmhsdpahsupahsupa1mobileumtswindows mobilewindows mobile 6.1WindowsMobileWindowsMobile6.1winmowinmo6.1wm6.1x960Tue, 12 May 2009 22:59:00 EST<![CDATA[Dual-SIM phone launches in the US courtesy of... National Geographic]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/15/dual-sim-phone-launches-in-the-us-courtesy-of-national-geogra/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/15/dual-sim-phone-launches-in-the-us-courtesy-of-national-geogra/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/15/dual-sim-phone-launches-in-the-us-courtesy-of-national-geogra/#comments We'd all but forgotten that National Geographic runs a little phone business on the side through a retailer partner, but yeah, it does -- and after a couple years of forgettable hardware, things are starting to get interesting. The idea with these guys has always been to offer SIM cards that offer global roaming at a price that has at least a fighting chance of not bankrupting you, but the problem is that with a traditional phone, you've got to replace your regular SIM card while you're using it; dual-SIM phones exist in bountiful numbers outside the US, but finding a domestic model is nigh impossible. The new Duet D888 option let's you mix up one of Cellular Abroad's roaming SIM along with a second of your own, so theoretically, you could make this your primary phone if you do a lot of traveling and hate breaking your fingernails (or your will to live) every time you want to swap cards between phones. As far as we can tell, the D888 lacks GSM 850 -- so don't expect stellar reception stateside -- but it could be enough to get you by between trips to Madagascar.

[Via CNET]

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[Via CNET]

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Dual SIM support still isn't a big deal in most of Europe and North America, but in Russia -- where the new B5702 is launching, among other places, in May -- having two lines at your immediate disposal seems to be a headlining feature. The leaked B5702 is now fully official, offering a 3 megapixel camera, quadband EDGE, QVGA display, FM radio with RDS, built-in document viewer including Office and PDF (kinda unique for a dumbphone), and microSD expansion up to 8GB. Unlike some dual-SIM devices, the B5702 utilizes both cards simultaneously; two LEDs indicate which line is being used by incoming calls, and a button on the side allows users to hot-swap active lines without restarting the phone. Just don't mix up "Boss" and "Sweetie" on the speed dials, alright?

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Samsung's dual-SIM B5702, now mega-official originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 08 Apr 2009 14:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Can't say we've ever heard of Emgeton, but we're liking what we're seeing here. Admittedly, the Enzo candybar takes a swipe (or two... or three) from Sony Ericsson, but this dual-SIM wonder still packs enough personality to keep things interesting. Said handset reportedly boasts 3G capabilities, a 2.2-inch 320 x 240 resolution display, Bluetooth, 0.3 megapixel camera, a rechargeable Li-ion and a multimedia player. 'Course, only 50MB of internal memory is provided, but the microSD slot does enable users to carry around a few extra LCD Soundsystem tracks should they choose. The only problems? That $388 price tag and the unlikelihood of this thing ever escaping the Czech Republic.

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Never mind the Magic -- we've run across another Android device lurking in the midst at MWC, and if you squint, you might just see some HTC influence in this one, too. We'd heard General Mobile's dual-SIM DSTL1 would launch here, granted, but given its reasonably high-end look and the fact that we'd only seen renders ahead of the show, you have to appreciate our skepticism. Of course, we're delighted to be proven wrong in these sorts of situations, and we had a chance to play around with a DSTL1 today; WQVGA feels weak and there might be just a little too much Touch Diamond influence, but you have to respect the 5 megapixel AF cam, 4GB of internal storage plus microSD expansion, dual SIM slots, and on-board FM radio. Ultimately, the fact that this thing'll only be available in two tri-band EDGE flavors kills the dream, but goodness, these guys are getting close, aren't they? Follow the break for video!

Gallery: General Mobile's DSTL1 Android phone eyes-on

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General Mobile's DSTL1 Android phone eyes-on originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 18 Feb 2009 13:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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