Engadget RSS Feed http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2013 AOL Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/ <![CDATA[New Android Jelly Bean factory images now available for Nexus S models]]> http://www.engadget.com/2012/09/19/new-android-jelly-bean-images-nexus-s/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2012/09/19/new-android-jelly-bean-images-nexus-s/ http://www.engadget.com/2012/09/19/new-android-jelly-bean-images-nexus-s/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments New Android Jelly Bean factory images now available for Nexus S models

It's been nearly two months since Google quietly posted that initial batch of Jelly Bean images for its ever-growing family of Nexus handsets. And while today a few members of the pack are being left out, those with a Nexus S (save for the Korean version) or its 4G flavor can now grab the refreshed Android 4.1.1 images (JRO03L, JRO03R) straight from Mountain View's developer site. You'll find all the necessary download links at the source below, and you can be sure we'll let you know as soon as the rest become available.

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]]> AndroidAndroid 4.1Android 4.1.1Android Jelly BeanAndroid4.1Android4.1.1AndroidJellyBeanfactory imagefactory imagesFactoryImageFactoryImagesGoogle NexusGoogle Nexus SGoogle Nexus S 4GGoogleNexusGoogleNexusSGoogleNexusS4gimagesJelly BeanJellyBeanminipostmobilepostcrossmobilepostminiNexusNexus SNexus S 4GNexusSNexusS4g Wed, 19 Sep 2012 19:22:00 -0400 21|20327787 <![CDATA[Sprint sending Jelly Bean to Samsung Galaxy Nexus and Nexus S 4G tomorrow?]]> http://www.engadget.com/2012/09/05/sprint-jelly-bean-update-galaxy-nexus-nexus-s-4g/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2012/09/05/sprint-jelly-bean-update-galaxy-nexus-nexus-s-4g/ http://www.engadget.com/2012/09/05/sprint-jelly-bean-update-galaxy-nexus-nexus-s-4g/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Sprint sending Jelly Bean to Samsung Galaxy Nexus and Nexus S 4G tomorrow

We haven't heard much from the Now Network about upgrading its handsets with some Jelly Bean goodness, but see that picture up there? That leaked screenshot says that Galaxy Nexus and Nexus S 4G owners on Sprint will be getting Android 4.1 on September 6th, which is tomorrow. So celebrate, Sprint customers -- if accurate, that means that your Nexi will be the first stateside CDMA phones enjoying Mountain View's latest buttery smooth mobile OS. Let's just hope Big Red follows suit with a final release for its Nexus owners sometime soon.

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]]> androidandroid 4.1Android4.1galaxy nexusGalaxyNexusjelly beanJellyBeanleakleaksmobilepostcrossnexus s 4gNexusS4gnow networkNowNetworksprintupdateupdates Wed, 05 Sep 2012 20:32:00 -0400 21|20317188 <![CDATA[Nexus S 4G regains AOSP status, Verizon Galaxy Nexus owners left hanging]]> http://www.engadget.com/2012/07/03/nexus-s-4g-regains-aosp-status/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2012/07/03/nexus-s-4g-regains-aosp-status/ http://www.engadget.com/2012/07/03/nexus-s-4g-regains-aosp-status/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Nexus S Android 4.0

It wasn't just Verizon Galaxy Nexus owners who were hurt when Google dropped Android Open Source Project support for CDMA models -- officially, Nexus S 4G users had to depend on carrier-approved builds as well. At least one of those software dramas is coming to a close, as AOSP Technical Lead Jean-Baptiste Queru has just confirmed that the Nexus S 4G once again has a full AOSP build. Problems surrounding the phone have been sorted out to give it full CDMA voice and WiMAX-based 4G data while keeping true to Google's original, easily modifiable vision. The download is available right away for the Nexus S 4G faithful, but Queru has dashed any immediate hopes of this being the prelude to its Galaxy Nexus counterpart; the camera, GPS and NFC currently wouldn't work on Verizon's model, even if the cellular components checked out.

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]]> android 4.0android 4.0 ice cream sandwichandroid open source projectAndroid4.0Android4.0IceCreamSandwichAndroidOpenSourceProjectaospcellphonecellphonesgalaxy nexusGalaxyNexusgooglegoogle androidGoogle Galaxy Nexusgoogle nexus s 4gGoogleAndroidGoogleGalaxyNexusGoogleNexusS4gIce Cream SandwichIceCreamSandwichminipostmobilepostcrossmobilepostmininexus s 4gNexusS4gsamsungsamsung galaxy nexussamsung nexus s 4gSamsungGalaxyNexusSamsungNexusS4gsprintverizon Tue, 03 Jul 2012 22:40:00 -0400 21|20271420 <![CDATA[Refresh Roundup: week of May 14th, 2012]]> http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/20/refresh-roundup-week-of-may-14th-2012/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/20/refresh-roundup-week-of-may-14th-2012/ http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/20/refresh-roundup-week-of-may-14th-2012/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Refresh Roundup: week of May 14th, 2012

Your smartphone and / or tablet is just begging for an update. From time to time, these mobile devices are blessed with maintenance refreshes, bug fixes, custom ROMs and anything in between, and so many of them are floating around that it's easy for a sizable chunk to get lost in the mix. To make sure they don't escape without notice, we've gathered every possible update, hack, and other miscellaneous tomfoolery we could find during the last week and crammed them into one convenient roundup. If you find something available for your device, please give us a shout at tips at engadget dawt com and let us know. Enjoy!

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]]> aakash 2Aakash2androidandroid 4.0Android4.0attburstdroid 2Droid2elementevo design 4gEvoDesign4ggalaxy sgalaxy s iiGalaxySGalaxySIigooglehtchtc evo design 4ghtc one shtc one xhtc rhymehtc trophyHtcEvoDesign4gHtcOneSHtcOneXHtcRhymeHtcTrophyice cream sandwichIceCreamSandwichindialumia 800Lumia800minipostmobilepostcrossmotorolamotorola droid 2MotorolaDroid2nexus s 4gNexusS4gnokianokia 603nokia 700nokia 701nokia bellenokia lumia 800Nokia603Nokia700Nokia701NokiaBelleNokiaLumia800one sone xOneSOneXpantechpantech burstpantech elementPantechBurstPantechElementrefresh roundupRefreshRounduprhymerootrootedrrsamsungsamsung galaxy ssamsung galaxy s iisamsung nexus s 4gSamsungGalaxySSamsungGalaxySIiSamsungNexusS4gsmartphonesmartphonessprintsymbiansymbian belleSymbianBelletablettabletstrophyupdateupdatesverizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelesswindows phoneWindowsPhone Sun, 15 Apr 2012 20:32:00 -0400 21|20216198 <![CDATA[Sprint announces ICS for the Nexus S 4G, official download now available]]> http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/05/sprint-nexus-s-4g-ics/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/05/sprint-nexus-s-4g-ics/ http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/05/sprint-nexus-s-4g-ics/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Image
To all the broken-hearted owners of the Nexus S 4G waiting for their chance to play with an official build of Ice Cream Sandwich: wait no longer. Sprint announced in a forum post (and subsequently on Twitter) that it's finally ready to unleash Android 4.0.4 to the anxious masses -- not just the adventurous souls willing to try out the leaked version last weekend. If you own this phone, we're guessing you're no longer reading this post. But, if you are, go check to see if your update is available. Do it.

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]]> androidandroid 4.0Android4.0googleice cream sandwichIceCreamSandwichmobilepostcrossnexus snexus s 4gNexusSNexusS4gsamsungsamsung nexus ssamsung nexus s 4gSamsungNexusSSamsungNexusS4gsprintupdateupdatesupgradeupgradeswimax Thu, 05 Apr 2012 17:06:00 -0400 21|20209759 <![CDATA[Confirmed: ICS coming to the Nexus S in the next few weeks]]> http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/15/confirmed-ics-coming-to-the-nexus-s-in-the-next-few-weeks/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/15/confirmed-ics-coming-to-the-nexus-s-in-the-next-few-weeks/ http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/15/confirmed-ics-coming-to-the-nexus-s-in-the-next-few-weeks/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Confirmed: ICS coming to the Nexus S in the next few weeks
Own a Nexus S or Nexus S 4G? Wondering when you'll finally get to enjoy a tasty bite of Ice Cream Sandwich? One of our trusted sources has confirmed that Google is not abandoning you, and that an official Android 4.0 update for last year's Nexus is expected to drop in the next few weeks -- for reals this time. We'll keep you posted as we find out more, but for now there's always the DIY route if you're rocking the AWS model.

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]]> androidandroid 2.3android 2.3.6android 4.0.3android 4.0.4Android2.3Android2.3.6Android4.0.3Android4.0.4atrix 2Atrix2attbarnes and nobleBarnesAndNoblecarrier iqCarrierIqcasioCasio gzone commandoCasioGzoneCommandocommandocyanogenmodcyanogenmod 7cyanogenmod 9Cyanogenmod7Cyanogenmod9droid razrdroid razr maxxDroidRazrDroidRazrMaxxepic 4gEpic4gevo 4g shiftEvo4gShiftgingerbreadgzone commandoGzoneCommandohtcice cream sandwichIceCreamSandwichinfuse 4gInfuse4gmobilepostminimotorolanexus s 4gNexusS4gnook tabletNookTabletpeter alfonsoPeterAlfonsorefresh roundupRefreshRounduprezoundrrsamsungsmartphonesmartphonessprinttablettabletsupdateupdatesverizonverizon wirelessVerizonWireless Sun, 05 Feb 2012 11:32:00 -0500 21|20164712 <![CDATA[Mobile Miscellany: week of January 30th, 2012]]> http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/04/mobile-miscellany-week-of-january-30th-2012/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/04/mobile-miscellany-week-of-january-30th-2012/ http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/04/mobile-miscellany-week-of-january-30th-2012/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Not all mobile news is destined for the front page, but if you're like us and really want to know what's going on, then you've come to the right place. This week, we've spotted a leaked Android 4.0.4 ROM for the Nexus S 4G, and we've also come across a price and release date for the Droid 4. These stories and more await after the break. So buy the ticket and take the ride. Let's explore the "best of the rest" for this week of January 30th, 2012.

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]]> androidandroid 4.0.4Android4.0.4appappleappscanadaclockworkmodclockworkmod recoveryClockworkmodRecoverydroid 4Droid4englandgalaxy nexusGalaxyNexusgooglehtchtc rezoundHtcRezoundice cream sandwichIceCreamSandwichiosiphonekoushlumia 710Lumia710mmmobile miscellanyMobileMiscellanymobilepostminimobilicitymotorolamotorola droid 4MotorolaDroid4nexus s 4gNexusS4gnokianokia lumia 710NokiaLumia710peter alfonsoPeterAlfonsopricepricingrelease-daterezoundsprintSprint ZoneSprintZoneukverizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessvideotronwindwind mobileWindMobile Sat, 04 Feb 2012 13:02:00 -0500 21|20164459 <![CDATA[Nexus S port of Ice Cream Sandwich is available, if you can stand some rough edges]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/25/nexus-s-port-of-ice-cream-sandwich-is-available-if-you-can-stan/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/25/nexus-s-port-of-ice-cream-sandwich-is-available-if-you-can-stan/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/25/nexus-s-port-of-ice-cream-sandwich-is-available-if-you-can-stan/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Why wait to get an official bite of Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich when you can load it on your Nexus S right now? After a quick tease a few days ago, an early preview is available to all thanks to a few hard working developers, although beezy's post on Android Central warns you may have to live without WiFi and Bluetooth for the time being. His build is only tested on the Sprint Nexus S 4G, although concurrent work posted at XDA-Developers should give 3G Nexus S owners a shot at the port as well. As usual with these early tester ROMs YMMV, but those who enjoy life on the bleeding edge can hit the source links for more info.

[Thanks, Dan]

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]]> androidandroid 4.0Android4.0developersgoogleice cream sandwichIceCreamSandwichicsmobilepostmininexus snexus s 4gNexusSNexusS4gportsprint Tue, 25 Oct 2011 19:52:00 -0400 21|20090456 <![CDATA[Ice Cream Sandwich already unofficially ported, Nexus S 4G gets first dibs]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/20/ice-cream-sandwich-already-unofficially-ported-nexus-s-4g-gets/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/20/ice-cream-sandwich-already-unofficially-ported-nexus-s-4g-gets/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/20/ice-cream-sandwich-already-unofficially-ported-nexus-s-4g-gets/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments ICS on Nexus S 4G Well, that was fast. Just two days (barely) after the Android 4.0 SDK was released, a resourceful dev claims to already have the code up and running on a handset that isn't the Galaxy Nexus. Android Central forum user Breezy is working on delivering a taste of Ice Cream Sandwich to the Nexus S 4G. It's already pretty clear that particular handset will be getting the upgrade at some point, but we know how impatient you can be. Breezy hasn't released his ROM just yet, because there's still some bugs to work out -- like the non-functioning WiFi, Bluetooth, cellular data and the wonky touchscreen. So, while you wait for him to get the kinks ironed out, enjoy the additional photo after the break, which sports the same alternate orange theme.

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]]> androidandroid 4.0android sdkAndroid4.0AndroidSdkIce Cream SandwichIceCreamSandwichicsmobilepostcrossnexus snexus s 4gNexusSNexusS4gportromsamsungsamsung nexus s 4gSamsungNexusS4gsdk Thu, 20 Oct 2011 21:39:00 -0400 21|20086755 <![CDATA[HTC, LG, Motorola, RIM, Samsung and Sony Ericsson to add Isis NFC tech in future phones]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/27/htc-lg-motorola-rim-samsung-and-sony-ericcsson-to-add-isis-n/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/27/htc-lg-motorola-rim-samsung-and-sony-ericcsson-to-add-isis-n/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/27/htc-lg-motorola-rim-samsung-and-sony-ericcsson-to-add-isis-n/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Stacking the lineup against Google Wallet, manufacturers HTC, LG, Motorola, RIM, Samsung and Sony Ericsson have been drafted by team Isis, agreeing to implement its NFC technology standard into future phone offerings. By garnering multi-manufacturer support, the joint AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon venture is pulling a power move against Mountain View's offering -- currently only functional on Sprint's Nexus S 4G (although that's almost certainly bound to change). Finally gearing up for battle, the crew recently pumped $100 million into the initiative, helping to win support from the aforementioned hardware heavy hitters. For those who aren't ready to buy a new phone just to jump on the NFC bandwagon, Isis says it's working with DeviceFidelity to add the functionality to older models as well. The more devices that have the technology, the better the chance we'll be ditching our leather wallets for the mobile variety. Or so they say. Check out the full PR after the break.

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]]> ATTblackberrycellphonecellphonescontactless paymentcontactless paymentsContactlessPaymentContactlessPaymentsGoogleGoogle WalletGoogleWalletHTCisisLGmobilemobile paymentmobile paymentsmobile walletMobilePaymentMobilePaymentsmobilepostcrossMobileWalletMotorolaNexus S 4GNexusS4gNFCresearch in motionResearchInMotionRIMSamsungsmartphonesSony EriccssonSonyEriccssonsprintT-mobileverizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelesswireless Tue, 27 Sep 2011 19:42:00 -0400 21|20067677 <![CDATA[IRL: WildBlue satellite internet, international charging, a flashing habit and failing to get work done on an iPad]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/21/irl-wildblue-satellite-internet-international-charging-a-flas/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/21/irl-wildblue-satellite-internet-international-charging-a-flas/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/21/irl-wildblue-satellite-internet-international-charging-a-flas/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Welcome to IRL, an ongoing feature where we talk about the gadgets, apps and toys we're using in real life and take a second look at products that already got the formal review treatment.
It's been a whirlwind two weeks of sitting inside concept cars, soaking up details about the PlayStation Vita and getting acquainted with Windows 8, and now that it's all wound down, we're getting back to the business of griping about gadgets we already own. This week, Darren dresses down the satellite service we used to hit posts in the wilderness, Tim takes a breather after a year of jet-setting, Joseph carries on his flashing streak and as for Joe, well, let's just say his honeymoon with the iPad has come to a sudden, unproductive end.

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]]> androidAppleapple ipadAppleIpadBelkinchargingcm7darren murphDarrenMurphEngadget IRLengadgetirlflashinggooglehackhacked romHackedRomhacksipadiPad 2Ipad2IRLJoe PollicinoJoePollicinoJoseph VolpeJosephVolpeKensingtonMIUInexus s 4gNexusS4goutletoutletspeter alfonsoPeterAlfonsoromsatellite internetSatelliteInternetsprintSprint Nexus S 4GSprintNexusS4gtim stevensTimStevenstravel adapterTravelAdapterWildBlue Wed, 21 Sep 2011 13:06:00 -0400 21|20042815 <![CDATA[Engadget giveaway: win one of five Nexus S 4G phones with $1,000 Google Wallet credit!]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/20/engadget-giveaway-win-one-of-five-nexus-s-4g-phones-with-1-000/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/20/engadget-giveaway-win-one-of-five-nexus-s-4g-phones-with-1-000/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/20/engadget-giveaway-win-one-of-five-nexus-s-4g-phones-with-1-000/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments

We're pretty excited about Google Wallet, but the service is currently only available for Nexus S 4G phone owners, leaving most of you waiting for broader implementation. Well, how would you like to skip the line, getting to test it out on a Nexus S 4G of your very own? Google has supplied us with five phones to give away -- the company is even throwing in $1,000 (yes, one THOUSAND dollars) of prepaid credit to help fund those first few dozen taps. There's one catch: you'll need to use your Nexus S 4G with a Sprint plan, though the carrier is throwing in one month of demo service to get you started. Check out our in-depth preview for a detailed look at the service, and simply leave a comment after the break to be entered to win -- after checking that you meet the entry requirements, of course.

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]]> 4gamerican expressAmericanExpressandroidandroid marketandroid marketplaceAndroidMarketAndroidMarketplaceappblinkcitibankcontactlesscontactless paymentsContactlessPaymentscontestcredit cardcredit cardsCreditCardCreditCardsGifgift cardgift cardsGiftCardGiftCardsgive awaygiveawayGoogleNexusSGoogleOffersGoogleWalletimpressionsisismacesmastercardmastercard paypassMastercardPaypassmobile appmobile paymentmobile paymentsMobileAppMobilePaymentMobilePaymentsmobilepostcrossmotorolanear field communicationNearFieldCommunicationnexusnexus primenexus snexus s 4gNexusPrimeNexusSNexusS4gnfcnfc chipNfcChipofferspaymentpaymentspaypasspreviewpurchasepurchasessamsungsamsung nexus s 4gSamsungNexusS4gsecure elementSecureElementsweepstakestransactiontransactionsvideovisawall Tue, 20 Sep 2011 16:25:00 -0400 21|20047885 <![CDATA[A week with Google Wallet (video)]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/19/a-week-with-google-wallet-video/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/19/a-week-with-google-wallet-video/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/19/a-week-with-google-wallet-video/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Contactless payments have been something of a curiosity in the credit card industry. MasterCard's PayPass has been around for the better part of a decade, but merchants and banks alike seem hesitant to adopt the technology required to make the system work, and inconsistent implementation adds to the confusion -- particularly for customers. Google's new mobile phone-based Wallet service has the potential to transform the technology from its current status as a transaction turkey, to a future as a checkout champion. But will it work? We spent a week with a Wallet-enabled Nexus S 4G, using the device to pay whenever we encountered a MasterCard PayPass terminal. Unfortunately, that wasn't often enough, limiting us to just a handful of transactions in the first week. Still, with Google just beginning to roll out the service and only a limited selection of launch partners ready to go, it's impossible to deliver a complete verdict just yet. Jump past the break for an inside look at Google Wallet, including a video of the service in action, and a brief look at what the world of contactless payments may look like in the future.

Gallery: Google Wallet hands-on

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]]> 4gamerican expressAmericanExpressandroidandroid marketandroid marketplaceAndroidMarketAndroidMarketplaceappblinkcitibankcontactlesscontactless paymentsContactlessPaymentscredit cardcredit cardsCreditCardCreditCardsgift cardgift cardsGiftCardGiftCardsgooglegoogle nexusgoogle nexus sgoogle offersgoogle walletGoogleNexusGoogleNexusSGoogleOffersGoogleWalletimpressionsisismacesmastercardmastercard paypassMastercardPaypassmobile appmobile paymentmobile paymentsMobileAppMobilePaymentMobilePaymentsmotorolanear field communicationNearFieldCommunicationnexusnexus primenexus snexus s 4gNexusPrimeNexusSNexusS4gnfcnfc chipNfcChipofferspaymentpaymentspaypasspreviewpurchasepurchasessamsungsamsung nexus s 4gSamsungNexusS4gsecure elementSecureElementtransactiontransactionsvideovisawallet Mon, 19 Sep 2011 16:25:00 -0400 21|20014771 <![CDATA[MasterCard demos Google Wallet, QkR platform for mobile payments]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/15/mastercard-demos-google-wallet-qkr-platform-for-mobile-payments/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/15/mastercard-demos-google-wallet-qkr-platform-for-mobile-payments/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/15/mastercard-demos-google-wallet-qkr-platform-for-mobile-payments/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments

You've most likely heard plenty about NFC-capable smartphones, but little in the way of actual real-world uses for the chip. Well, MasterCard's looking to change all of that, and throw in a few innovations of its own courtesy of its in-house R&D labs and Google. Shown off at an event today, the company demoed the Google Wallet application we first learned about back in May -- which is gearing up for an official launch sometime "soon." Running on Sprint's Nexus S 4G -- with a planned expansion to multiple devices -- users can connect a Citi MasterCard account to the service, and tap-to-pay at any retail location outfitted with a PayPass station. The transactions take place as instantaneously as you'd expect, with spending alerts notated automatically in-app, as well as via text message. If you're the paranoid type or just a spendthrift, the app offers plenty of options to set spending limits, approve / block purchases via category (i.e. dining, entertainment) and enable alerts for overseas activity. Currently, the Google Wallet service is Android-only, and that's probably a direct result of the AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile backed mobile payment rival, ISIS.

But the company's also got one eye fixed squarely on the future -- scheming up alternate implementations for payment on-the-go through its MasterCard Labs division. Focusing on its QkR platform (an obvious play on QR codes), these concepts ranged from television audio signals encoded with purchase data, audible to a phone running the QkR app, or fast-food tabletops embedded with NFC and QR codes that'll allow customers to scan for coupons, order remotely and apply the discount -- all without leaving their seats. The most interesting use of the new platform, however, had nothing to do with mobile phone use and everything to do with an Xbox Kinect. Utilizing the gesture recognition tech, items could be selected on-screen by holding your hand over an item and navigating through the checkout process. We know, yet another great proof-of-concept, but tuck away that cynicism for a second -- a company representative confided to us that soft-pilot testing of QkR is already underway, with an official announcement slated in the next two weeks. And don't worry about it being a Google OS-only affair, QkR's been tested across iOS, Windows Phone Mango and even BlackBerry. Whether or not the innovative payment system'll launch with all of these mobile OS on-board wasn't clear, but we were assured there'd be at least two partners on board. Jump past the break to get a close-up view of our hands-on with the future of payment.

Gallery: Hands-on with Google Wallet and MasterCard's QkR App

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]]> AndroidappapplicationsappsBlackBerryCitiCiti MasterCardCitigroupCitiMastercardGoogleGoogle AndroidGoogle WalletGoogleAndroidGoogleWalletiOSMangoMasterCardMCMicrosoftMicrosoft Xbox KinectMicrosoftXboxKinectmobilepostcrossNexus S 4GNexusS4gNFCNFC chipNFC paymentnfc paymentsNfcChipNfcPaymentNfcPaymentsQkRQkR platformQkrPlatformQRQR codesQrCodesSprintSprint Nexus S 4GSprintNexusS4gvideoWindows PhoneWindows Phone MangoWindowsPhoneWindowsPhoneMangoxbox kinectXboxKinect Thu, 15 Sep 2011 17:32:00 -0400 21|20044119 <![CDATA[Engadget's smartphone buyer's guide: fall 2011 edition]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/12/engadgets-smartphone-buyers-guide-fall-2011-edition/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/12/engadgets-smartphone-buyers-guide-fall-2011-edition/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/12/engadgets-smartphone-buyers-guide-fall-2011-edition/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Shopping for a new smartphone is an exciting and arduous experience. It holds the promise of something better and the fear of a two-year commitment. For gadget enthusiasts, it also involves pouring over specs and reviews, and fretting over what's coming out in the near-term. As we publish this buyer's guide, we face potential upheavals in the mobile space. Samsung's Galaxy S II lineup will arrive at three major US carriers, the next iPhone perpetually looms in the distance, and a new generation of Windows Phone handsets is close upon us. You might ask, "Why would anyone buy a smartphone today, when something better is coming tomorrow?" Friends, that's the blessing and curse of the mobile world -- there's always something better coming. You can't wait forever, though, and if you want to purchase a smartphone today, we're here to make the process easier and help you make an informed decision.

While our choices are sometimes contentious, they're backed with experience that you can rely upon. If you're looking to make a quick decision without much effort, you can rest assured that our selections won't steer you wrong. Still, we encourage you to educate yourself before you decide on a smartphone that best fits your needs. Our Primed series is an excellent place to start, where you can learn about dual-core processors and mobile displays. As always, you're encouraged to share your own experience in the comments, and we hope you have fun listing your own favorites, too. Just remember that we have an $80 ceiling for our budget selections. Compared to our previous buyer's guide, Samsung has begun to lose ground, and while Android maintains dominance, it's found some unexpected competition. Curious to see how it played out? Read on, as we round up the best smartphones of the day.

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]]> 98109930androidappleattbionicblackberrybold 9930Bold9930cincinnati bellCincinnatiBellcricketdroiddroid bionicdroid proDroidBionicDroidProepic 4gEpic4gfocusg2xgalaxy s iiGalaxySIigoogleguidehtciosiphone 4Iphone4lgmergemetropcsmicrosoftmotorolamytouch 4g slideMytouch4gSlidenexus snexus s 4gNexusSNexusS4goptimus coptimus moptimus toptimus vOptimusCOptimusMOptimusTOptimusVphoton 4gPhoton4gresearch in motionResearchInMotionrimsamsungshopping guideShoppingGuidesmartphoneSmartphone Buyers GuideSmartphoneBuyersGuidesmartphonessprintt-mobiletmobiletorch 9810Torch9810us cellularUsCellularverizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessvirginvirgin mobileVirginMobilewindows phoneWindowsPhone Mon, 12 Sep 2011 12:05:00 -0400 21|20023404 <![CDATA[Mild-mannered RadioShack employee outs Google Wallet's launch date?]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/23/mild-mannered-radioshack-employee-outs-google-wallets-launch-da/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/23/mild-mannered-radioshack-employee-outs-google-wallets-launch-da/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/23/mild-mannered-radioshack-employee-outs-google-wallets-launch-da/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Okay, there's a possibility that our growing anxiousness for Google Wallet is distorting our perceptions. Or, perhaps we're merely days from its debut. Let's put it this way: new information from RadioShack suggests the retailer will begin accepting Google Wallet transactions on September 1st. While this fundamentally means that NFC readers will be in place -- which isn't earth-shattering news -- The Shack is one of Google Wallet's launch partners, and it seems the company is priming its employees for the revolution late next week. Like Fox Mulder, we want to believe. Worst case scenario, we now have proof that Google's launch partners are gearing up for its arrival. Hey, we're looking forward to handing over our phones to complete strangers. Aren't you?

Update: We're hearing this is more likely just another retailer ramping up for a launch later in the month, so don't get too eager for something shocking to happen on 9/1. Also, of course you don't need to hand over your phone to use Google Wallet. Customer-facing NFC readers mean it can stay very much on your person and out of the hands of sure-handed, dashing, and handsome retail workers.

[Thanks, Abed]

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]]> androidgooglegoogle walletGoogleWalletleakleakedleaksmobile paymentmobile paymentsMobilePaymentMobilePaymentsmobilepostcrossnexus s 4gNexusS4gnfcnfc paymentsNfcPaymentsradio shackRadioShacksprint Tue, 23 Aug 2011 09:54:00 -0400 21|20024216 <![CDATA[Engadget's back to school guide 2011: smartphones]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/22/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-2011-smartphones/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/22/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-2011-smartphones/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/22/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-2011-smartphones/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Welcome to Engadget's Back to School guide! We know that this time of year can be pretty annoying and stressful for everyone, so we're here to help out with the heartbreaking process of gadget buying for the school-aged crowd. Today, we're tapping away on our smartphones -- and you can head to the Back to School hub to see the rest of the product guides as they're added throughout the month. Be sure to keep checking back -- at the end of the month we'll be giving away a ton of the gear featured in our guides -- and hit up the hub page right here!

Engadget's back to school guide 2011 smartphones


Now more than ever, collegiate studies require a wide variety of devices to help you get that prized "A." The thirst for knowledge you so desperately seek can strike at any time, and you're not always going to have that desktop or laptop nearby to find the answer to a burning question. Perhaps you just need to hurl birds at pigs for a while to blow off your stress. Whatever the case, you'll need something to help you study, store (and edit) all of your important term papers, keep you in touch with classmates or family, and everything in-between. What better way to get all of that than with a smartphone? We've picked nine respectable candidates that can help you through your upcoming semester -- three for each budget level. Oh, and while you're looking, we're giving away $3,000 worth of essential back to school gear to 15 lucky readers, and you can be one of them by simply leaving a comment below! So, which phones are most likely to help you get smart? Head past the break to find out.

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]]> 4gandroidattb2sback to schoolback to school 2011BackToSchoolBackToSchool2011droid chargeDroidChargefocusfroyog2xgalaxy s iiGalaxySIigingerbreadhspa+htchtc mergehtc mytouchhtc mytouch 4g slideHtcMergeHtcMytouchHtcMytouch4gSlidelglg optimus 2xlg optimus oneLgOptimus2xLgOptimusOnelistltemergemotorolamotorola triumphMotorolaTriumphmytouch 4g slideMytouch4gSlidenexus snexus s 4gNexusSNexusS4goptimus 2xOptimus2xsamsungsamsung droid chargesamsung focussamsung galaxy s iisamsung nexus ssamsung nexus s 4gSamsungDroidChargeSamsungFocusSamsungGalaxySIiSamsungNexusSSamsungNexusS4gsmartphonessprintt mot mobilet-mobilet-mobile g2xt-mobile mytouch 4g slideT-mobileG2xT-mobileMytouch4gSlideTMoTMobileus cellularUsCellularverizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessvirginvirgin mobileVirginMobilevzwwimaxwindows phoneWindowsPhone Mon, 22 Aug 2011 12:00:00 -0400 21|20021278 <![CDATA[Sprint readies Nexus S 4G update with improved WiMAX performance, we go hands-on (video)]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/22/sprint-readies-nexus-s-4g-update-with-improved-wimax-performance/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/22/sprint-readies-nexus-s-4g-update-with-improved-wimax-performance/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/22/sprint-readies-nexus-s-4g-update-with-improved-wimax-performance/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments How would you feel about a little Android 2.3.5 (!) action on that Nexus S 4G of yours? What about some WiMAX performance improvements? You should be getting all that plus WiFi connectivity and speakerphone quality tweaks, along with TTY support on Monday July 25th, which is when Sprint is expected to begin rolling out an OTA update for Samsung's pure Gingerbread handset. We were given an exclusive first look at the new software, and while it's still being finalized, we tested it side-by-side with the original, and our results show a welcome increase in 4G speeds across the board. As you may remember, we observed repeatable WiMAX performance issues with the old software, so this update is excellent news indeed. The amount of improvement will likely depend on your locale, but even in signal-challenged San Francisco and New York we noticed the difference right away -- so kudos to Google, Samsung, and Sprint for addressing this. We also experienced performance in-line with our Epic 4G -- the benchmark device used for our initial testing with the previous firmware version. Take a look at our gallery below, and peek at our hands-on video after the break.

Gallery: Sprint Nexus S 4G update


Zach Honig contributed to this report.

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]]> 4GAndroidAndroid 2.3Android 2.3.5Android2.3Android2.3.5exclusiveGingerbreadGoogleGoogle Nexus S 4GGoogleNexusS4gNexus S 4GNexusS4gOTAOTA updateOtaUpdateperformancereceptionSamsungSamsung Nexus S4GSamsungNexusS4gsoftware updateSoftwareUpdatespeedSprintSprint Nexus S 4GSprintNexusS4gupdatevideoWiMAX Fri, 22 Jul 2011 13:00:00 -0400 21|19986025 <![CDATA[Skype 2.0 hotfix enables video chat on Sprint's Nexus S 4G]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/03/skype-2-0-hotfix-enables-video-chat-on-sprints-nexus-s-4g/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/03/skype-2-0-hotfix-enables-video-chat-on-sprints-nexus-s-4g/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/03/skype-2-0-hotfix-enables-video-chat-on-sprints-nexus-s-4g/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Looks like some of the Skype crew might've had a sleepless night to please owners of the Nexus S 4G. If you'll recall, June 30th saw a major update to its Android app enabling video chat on four devices; although the Nexus S was part of the club, its door was locked for Sprint's 4G variant. That's quickly changed, however, as the team's set loose a hotfix to grant it access -- this despite initially stating we'd have to wait for a "future release." You can grab the app from the Android Market if you haven't yet, and be sure to let us know how it goes in comments. Oh, and for those anxious Thunderbolt owners? We'd recommend not holding your breath until after the 4th of July holiday.

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]]> 4g4G smartphone4gSmartphonecellphoneGoogle Nexus S 4GGoogleNexusS4gMicrosoftMicrosoft SkypeMicrosoftSkypenexus snexus s 4gNexusSNexusS4gsamsungSamsung Nexus S 4GSamsungNexusS4gskypeskype videoSkype video callingskype video chatSkypeVideoSkypeVideoCallingSkypeVideoChatsmartphonesprintSprint 4GSprint4g Sun, 03 Jul 2011 00:34:00 -0400 21|19981994 <![CDATA[Engadget Primed: What is NFC, and why do we care?]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/10/engadget-primed-what-is-nfc-and-why-do-we-care/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/10/engadget-primed-what-is-nfc-and-why-do-we-care/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/10/engadget-primed-what-is-nfc-and-why-do-we-care/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Primed goes in-depth on the technobabble you hear on Engadget every day -- we dig deep into each topic's history and how it benefits our lives. Looking to suggest a piece of technology for us to break down? Drop us a line at primed *at* engadget *dawt* com.

The introduction of Google Wallet felt a little too good to be true, didn't it? It's magical, like the tech equivalent of pulling a rabbit out of a hat. In reality, the tech behind mobile payments has been around since 2003 on a much smaller scale using near-field communications, more commonly known as NFC. The idea behind Wallet (amongst other services, like ISIS) is contactless pay -- using your phone as a credit card -- and is just one of the many ways NFC can be useful in our everyday lives. In fact, we're only scraping the surface of what's theoretically possible.

Google is definitely not the first company to dabble in NFC, but it appears to be poised and ready to push the tech's adoption forward at a rapid pace with the advent of Wallet and Offers. Until now the coals have been hot; but if a fire's going to start, someone monolithic has to throw a few newspapers in as kindling -- and Google volunteered. But what good is NFC if it's just an acronym that causes our eyes to glaze over? Is El Goog the only instigator? After the break we'll focus on what NFC is capable of, and why we want it on our phones as soon as yesterday.

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Samsung's highly-anticipated Nexus S 4G joined the WiMAX family this month, pairing Google's popular Nexus handset with Sprint's 4G network. But with the honeymoon over, customers have noticed that the Gingerbread device isn't living up to Sprint's former flagship mates, such as the Epic 4G, with last year's model besting the new guy on both speed and network reception tests. Customers also noticed issues with battery life, though so far we've found it to be consistent with other WiMAX smartphones. We took both out for a stroll around New York City, and on a quick weekend getaway to Miami Beach, and we're sorry to report that we've confirmed your fears about performance. Sprint and Google have confirmed that they're looking into the performance issues, and we hope they can patch things up with some over-the-air update therapy, but in the meantime, jump past the break to see what we found.

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]]> AndroidAndroid 2.3.4Android2.3.4engadget investigatesEngadgetInvestigatesepic 4gEpic4gGingerbreadGoogleinvestigatesnexusnexus sNexus S 4GNexusSNexusS4greceptionreception issuereception issuesReceptionIssueReceptionIssuesSamsungSamsung Nexus S 4GSamsungNexusS4gsignalsignal issuesSignalIssuessmartphoneSprintsprint epic 4gSprintEpic4gWiMAX Fri, 27 May 2011 17:00:00 -0400 21|19950018 <![CDATA[Confirmed: T-Mobile blocking GTalk video chat over 3G on Nexus S]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/16/confirmed-t-mobile-blocking-gtalk-video-chat-over-3g-on-nexus-s/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/16/confirmed-t-mobile-blocking-gtalk-video-chat-over-3g-on-nexus-s/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/16/confirmed-t-mobile-blocking-gtalk-video-chat-over-3g-on-nexus-s/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Many Nexus S owners received a rude surprise when attempting to initiate an Android 2.3.4 video chat on T-Mobile's 3G network. Rather than being greeted by a smiling friend on the screen, a terse message explained "You must be connected to a WiFi network to start a video chat." Ouch. Doing the responsible thing, we tested the issue and were able to confirm that T-Mo is blocking this headline feature -- which worked just dandily over Sprint's 3G network on the Nexus S 4G. While the latest Gingerbread update includes built-in support for 3G video chat, Google has left the decision to mobile carriers whether to implement the functionality. We know choice is great, but when it ultimately hinders consumers, we'd really prefer an iron-fisted display of strength from Mountain View.

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]]> 3G3g video call3G video chat3gVideoCall3gVideoChatandroidandroid 2.3android 2.3.4android updateAndroid2.3Android2.3.4AndroidUpdatechatfirmware updateFirmwareUpdategingerbreadgooglegoogle nexus 4gGoogle Nexus Sgoogle talkGoogleNexus4gGoogleNexusSGoogleTalkgtalkmobilenexusnexus snexus s 4gNexusSNexusS4gos updateOsUpdateotaover the airOverTheAirsamsungsamsung nexus sSamsung Nexus S 4GSamsungNexusSSamsungNexusS4gsmartphonesprintSprint Nexus S 4GSprintNexusS4gT-Mobiletalkupdateupgradevideovideo callingvideo chatVideoCallingVideoChatvoice chatVoiceChat Mon, 16 May 2011 17:26:00 -0400 21|19936723 <![CDATA[Nexus S 4G on sale today: $200 at Sprint, $150 at Best Buy]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/08/nexus-s-4g-on-sale-today-200-at-sprint-150-at-best-buy/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/08/nexus-s-4g-on-sale-today-200-at-sprint-150-at-best-buy/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/08/nexus-s-4g-on-sale-today-200-at-sprint-150-at-best-buy/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments It looks the same, it works the same, and though it's three-tenths of a millimeter thicker than the original, Sprint's Nexus S 4G has one major difference: it sports a WiMAX radio. Today, the freshest Gingerbread smartphone goes on sale, just as planned, bringing the same 4-inch curved Super AMOLED screen, 1GHz Hummingbird chip and NFC capabilities your T-Mobile counterparts have enjoyed for months plus the promise of Google Talk video chat. Find it for $200 on-contract directly at Sprint, or shave $50 off the sticker price if you're a brand-new customer by trying Best Buy instead.

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