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[Sources claim Sharp's production of iPhone screens delayed]]> http://www.engadget.com/2012/08/31/sources-claim-sharps-production-of-iphone-screen-delayed/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2012/08/31/sources-claim-sharps-production-of-iphone-screen-delayed/ http://www.engadget.com/2012/08/31/sources-claim-sharps-production-of-iphone-screen-delayed/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Sources claim Sharp's production of iPhone screen delayed

Not even a full moon cycle has passed since Sharp's president, Takashi Okuda, trumpeted the fact that his firm was one of the chosen few selected to provide screens for the new iPhone. Now, according to Reuters the troubled company has slipped behind on production, with The Wall Street Journal going as far to say mass production hasn't started at all. The nearest thing to a reason given for the situation is "manufacturing difficulties." If you were worried this might delay the reveal of Apple's next flagship, the WSJ also reminds us that Sharp is still one of three suppliers, though it's unclear just how big a slice of the production-pie Okuda's brigade has been given. At the very least, those on the production line can likely enjoy some much appreciated overtime.

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]]> appledelaysdisplayiphoneiphone 5iphone displayIphone5IphoneDisplaylcdmanufacturingmobilepostcrossproblemssharpsharp displaysSharpDisplaysthe new iphonethe next iphoneTheNewIphoneTheNextIphone Fri, 31 Aug 2012 04:19:00 -0400 21|20313626 <![CDATA[Carl Icahn unloads his LightSquared debt, creditor talks trudge on]]> http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/09/carl-icahn-unloads-his-lightsquared-debt-creditor-talks/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/09/carl-icahn-unloads-his-lightsquared-debt-creditor-talks/ http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/09/carl-icahn-unloads-his-lightsquared-debt-creditor-talks/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments exit sign

Carl Icahn is no stranger in this field -- he's been caught tussling with Motorola and bidding Yahoo's board adieu in recent years -- and most recently, he's managed to get caught up in one of the bigger wireless whirlwinds this planet has ever seen. Just months after Icahn swooped in to buy some $250 million in company debt at around 40 cents on the dollar, he has managed to offload that very chunk for 60 cents on the dollar. Not surprisingly, his cash coffers are growing in turn, despite LightSquared's position as a whole looking only marginally less bleak. According to a Reuters report, creditors have agreed to another week-long extension (until May 14th) in order to talk things over with head honcho Philip Falcone. As of now, the startup has around $1.6 billion in debt, and while talks may delay the pain, we're still not getting the impression that the FCC (or anyone else, really) is warming to its propositions. Then again, maybe Facebook can just buy it in an act of charity prior to its IPO.

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]]> 4g4g lte4gLteCarl IcahnCarlIcahndebtgpsissueslightsquaredltemobilepostminiPhilip FalconePhilipFalconeproblemproblemsstartupwireless Wed, 09 May 2012 03:11:00 -0400 21|20233741 <![CDATA[Nikon confirms woes with D4 and D800, joins Canon in high-end doghouse]]> http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/04/nikon-confirms-woes-with-d4-and-d800/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/04/nikon-confirms-woes-with-d4-and-d800/ http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/04/nikon-confirms-woes-with-d4-and-d800/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments nikon-confirms-problems-with-D4-D800

Okay Nikon owners, stop laughing at your 5D Mark III cronies for their leaky problem. That might be a drip in the pail next to your own worries -- namely, possible "lock-up", focus and viewfinder hitches on your D800 or D4. Nikon verified that a "small number" of units of both DSLRs can lock up and become unresponsive, but until there's a permanent patch you can prevent this by disabling both highlight and RGB histogram displays. The company also verified that a "run" of D800s is suffering from a viewfinder bug, although it has yet to confirm another emerging problem with autofocus in some units, which apparently requires a factory fix. So, if you've noticed any of this with your pricey new D800, or really pricey D4, your best bet might be to reach out to your Nikon repair center post-haste. And don't let the Canon guys see you.

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]]> autofocusautofocus issuesautofocus problemsAutofocusIssuesAutofocusProblemsbugbugscamerad4d800freezinglock-uplockupNikonNikon D4nikon d4 autofocus issuesNikon D800nikon d800 autofocus issuesNikonD4NikonD4AutofocusIssuesNikonD800NikonD800AutofocusIssuespatchproblemproblemsrepairunresponsiveviewfinder Fri, 04 May 2012 06:59:00 -0400 21|20230722 <![CDATA[Some Nokia Lumia 900 handsets having trouble connecting to data networks]]> http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/09/some-nokia-lumia-900-handsets-having-trouble-connecting-to-data/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/09/some-nokia-lumia-900-handsets-having-trouble-connecting-to-data/ http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/09/some-nokia-lumia-900-handsets-having-trouble-connecting-to-data/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Some Nokia Lumia 900 handsets having trouble connecting to data networksNokia's latest Lumia, the 900, has been rightfully lauded for its low price and lovely polycarbonate shell, but apparently, all is not well with the new handset. According to forum posts on Nokia Support Discussions and elsewhere, some 900s aren't able to connect to any of AT&T's data networks. The affected phones get data reception initially, but once the connection is severed by turning the phone off or placing it in airplane mode, it fails to reconnect. Some have successfully solved the problem by removing the SIM, performing a master reset, shutting the phone off, reinserting the SIM and turning it back on. However, it looks like that solution isn't working for everyone. It seems the problem has appeared in a limited number of Lumias, so we've asked AT&T about the issue and are awaiting an official response on the matter while it investigates. In the meantime, let us know in the comments if your 900's data deprived, or if it's been loving LTE without interruption.

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]]> attconnectivityconnectivity issueConnectivityIssuedatadata connectiondata connection issueDataConnectionDataConnectionIssueglitchissueltelumialumia 900Lumia900mobilepostcrossnokianokia lumia 900NokiaLumia900problemproblemswindows phonewindows phone 7windows phone 7 seriesWindowsPhoneWindowsPhone7WindowsPhone7Serieswp7 Mon, 09 Apr 2012 15:15:00 -0400 21|20211532 <![CDATA[Thanks to iOS 5, some users lose WiFi connectivity]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/21/thanks-to-ios-5-some-users-lose-wifi-connectivity/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/21/thanks-to-ios-5-some-users-lose-wifi-connectivity/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/21/thanks-to-ios-5-some-users-lose-wifi-connectivity/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Of all the enhancements to discover in Apple's iOS 5 upgrade, it seems that an unforeseen monster may have snuck its way into the release. We're now reading through a handful of user complaints about losing WiFi after taking the plunge, with most replies mentioning intermittent connectivity and / or a significant loss in signal strength. The issue remains unconfirmed by Apple, but it appears to span across a number of devices, including the iPhone 4S, 4 and 3GS, along with the iPad (and possibly, the iPod Touch). By troubleshooting, one user was able to resolve the problem by reverting to iOS 4.3, then cause it to manifest -- once again -- by upgrading to iOS 5. The recent iOS 5.0.1 update certainly hasn't fixed the matter, either. Could these reports be an unfortunate series of unrelated events, or is there something larger at play? Sound off about your experience with WiFi and iOS 5 in the comments below.

[Thanks, Iain]

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]]> applebugbugsios 5ios 5.0.1Ios5Ios5.0.1ipadiphoneiphone 3gsiphone 4iphone 4sIphone3gsIphone4Iphone4sipod touchIpodTouchissueissuesmobilepostcrossproblemproblemssmartphonesmartphoneswifi Mon, 21 Nov 2011 21:32:00 -0500 21|20111725 <![CDATA[Some iPhone 4S owners reporting ominous 'No SIM card installed' messages]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/17/some-iphone-4s-owners-reporting-ominous-no-sim-card-installed/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/17/some-iphone-4s-owners-reporting-ominous-no-sim-card-installed/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/17/some-iphone-4s-owners-reporting-ominous-no-sim-card-installed/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Could it be that Apple's latest smartphone is plagued with a troubling design flaw? Just ask the handful of iPhone 4S users who've experienced issues with their SIM cards, and they'll tell you this is very much the case. While we have no reason to believe a majority of iPhone 4S owners are affected, the problem appears to span across numerous carriers and parts of the globe -- even Sprint and Verizon Wireless users aren't immune. Some report resolving the problem with a new SIM card, while others have reason to believe it's the reader itself. Then there's a group known as Woo Servers, which suggests the malfunction is related to a short circuit caused by a design flaw with the SIM card tray. They've provided a detailed list of instructions to remedy the problem, with a simple piece of tape as the cure. Sadly, not everyone seems to benefit from the advice. So, Cupertino, care to lend a hand?

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]]> applebugbugserrorerrorsiosiphoneiphone 4sIphone4smobilepostcrossproblemproblemssimsim cardsim cardsSimCardSimCardssmartphonesmartphones Thu, 17 Nov 2011 18:55:00 -0500 21|20109400 <![CDATA[iPhone 4S welcomed by AT&T activation delays, iCloud stumbles out of the gate]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/14/iphone-4s-welcomed-by-atandt-activation-delays-icloud-stumbles-ou/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/14/iphone-4s-welcomed-by-atandt-activation-delays-icloud-stumbles-ou/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/14/iphone-4s-welcomed-by-atandt-activation-delays-icloud-stumbles-ou/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments If you've unboxed a shiny new iPhone 4S from AT&T today, you've most likely had an experience similar to many others who made the same purchase: frustration. It seems that the surge in activity from the release of Apple's new handset has reduced activation traffic on Ma Bell's network to a crawl. This isn't the first time the carrier has had issues on launch day -- but back then, it didn't have any competition. Now that Verizon and Sprint have joined the iPhone party, the pressure's on and AT&T's not looking good compared to the other carriers who don't appear to be having issues. As if that weren't enough for the folks in Cupertino, iCloud had a rocky debut this week as well -- from absent verification emails to an inability to backup data. Apple has documented all five of the new service's foibles via the coverage link below, but it appears everything's been peachy since early this morning. So, have you been waiting for your new iPhone to be more than a shiny new paperweight? Leave a comment, and let us know.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

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]]> activationAppleApple iPhoneapple iphone 4sAppleIphoneAppleIphone4sattcarrierDelaydelaysicloudIOSiOS 5Ios5iphoneiPhone 4sIphone4smobilepostcrossproblemproblemsreleasereleases Fri, 14 Oct 2011 17:38:00 -0400 21|20082101 <![CDATA[Toshiba promises cure for Thrive's sleep disorder 'early next week']]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/29/toshiba-promises-cure-for-thrives-sleep-disorder-early-next-we/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/29/toshiba-promises-cure-for-thrives-sleep-disorder-early-next-we/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/29/toshiba-promises-cure-for-thrives-sleep-disorder-early-next-we/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments In the wee hours of the morning, a not-so-little green pheasant flapped through our open window and disturbed our dreams with an official message from Toshiba: the company has developed a fix for the Thrive tablet's sleep addiction and will release it "early next week" via the Service Station app. The red-faced birdie also told us that the update will improve the device's "multimedia playback capabilities," although it didn't tell us how. Good news, to be sure, but now we'll need an afternoon siesta to make up for it.

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]]> androidandroid tabletAndroidTabletfixissueproblemproblemsresumeslatesleepsleep disorderSleepDisordertabletThriveToshibatoshiba thriveToshibaThriveupdate Fri, 29 Jul 2011 03:20:00 -0400 21|20004022 <![CDATA[Toshiba acknowledges Thrive's sleep addiction, fix apparently in the works]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/19/toshiba-acknowledges-thrives-sleep-addiction-fix-apparently-in/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/19/toshiba-acknowledges-thrives-sleep-addiction-fix-apparently-in/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/19/toshiba-acknowledges-thrives-sleep-addiction-fix-apparently-in/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments
Has your Thrive been acting more like sleeping beauty, and less like the tablet you paid for? Before embarking on a mythical tale, whereupon you eventually find its more charming compatriot, know help from Toshiba is forthcoming: "We're aware of the issue and are working on a fix." No further details on when it'll land, or what exactly it'll fix, but if you're anything like us, you're just happy it won't end up where another Tosh tablet did -- in eternal slumber.

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]]> androidandroid tabletAndroidTabletissueproblemsreviewsleepsleep problemsleepingsleeping problemsSleepingProblemsSleepProblemtablet issuesTabletIssuesthrivetoshibatoshiba thrivetoshiba thrive tabletToshibaThriveToshibaThriveTablet Tue, 19 Jul 2011 04:34:00 -0400 21|19994190 <![CDATA[Toshiba Thrive experiencing sleep / wake / reboot issues? (updated)]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/17/toshiba-thrive-experiencing-sleep-wake-reboot-issues/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/17/toshiba-thrive-experiencing-sleep-wake-reboot-issues/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/17/toshiba-thrive-experiencing-sleep-wake-reboot-issues/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Toshiba's Android-powered Thrive just started shipping to end users during the past couple of weeks, but already we're seeing an alarming amount of bug reports crop up over at the outfit's own site. Specifically, legions of users are suggesting that their Thrive is having a whale of a time coming out of Sleep mode without a full, hard reboot, and some are even suggesting that it'll turn on by its lonesome on occasion. Hard to say if this is something that could be remedied via a future firmware update, but here's hoping, right? Let us know if you're seeing the same troubles in comments below -- we haven't seen any of this in the handful of days we've been testing our own, but we'll be sure to report more thoroughly in our upcoming review.

Update: We spoke too soon. Although our Thrive review unit behaved just fine at first, we, too, have since found that it's unable to wake from sleep without a hard reboot. In our case, it happened after charging the Thrive overnight, as opposed to letting it sit around unplugged. Since then, Toshiba has acknowledged the problem and promised a fix is on the way, though it's still unclear when, exactly, the company will pull through.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

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]]> androidandroid tabletAndroidTabletissueissuesproblemproblemsrebootsleeptabletthrivetoshibatoshiba thriveToshibaThrivewake Sun, 17 Jul 2011 12:02:00 -0400 21|19993088 <![CDATA[HTC Thunderbolt issues abound, but a fix is on the way]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/26/htc-thunderbolt-issues-abound-but-a-fix-is-on-the-way/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/26/htc-thunderbolt-issues-abound-but-a-fix-is-on-the-way/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/26/htc-thunderbolt-issues-abound-but-a-fix-is-on-the-way/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments HTC ThunderboltAs if the one-call-wonder's battery life wasn't enough, the update pushed out to HTC Thunderbolt owners a couple weeks back has some devices randomly rebooting. Verizon and HTC have said they're working on the issue, but that's of little comfort to customers whose phones are spontaneously restarting several times a day. If you were hoping to solve the issue by installing the leaked version of Gingerbread, we've got bad news -- there have been a number of reports at the XDA Developers Forums that the Sensed-up version of Android 2.3 is bricking phones and sending them into an endless bootloop. But don't despair, a fix could be arriving soon. A source at Verizon told Droid Life that Thunderbolt-owning employees "may be entitled" to a software update before it gets rolled out to the general public -- presumably a final test run for that reboot repressing patch. If you're too impatient to wait for yet another firmware update, you can apparently stroll down to your local VZW store and simply trade in your troublesome T-Bolt for a new one. Just make sure it's running the older software before you take it home.

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]]> 4Gandroidandroid 2.3Android2.3brickbugfirmware updateFirmwareUpdatefixgingerbreadhtchtc thunderboltHtcThunderboltissueslteproblemsrebootthunderbolttrade inTradeInupdateupgradeverizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessvzw Thu, 26 May 2011 11:32:00 -0400 21|19950851 <![CDATA[HTC's Thunderbolt beset with video capture woes, fix purportedly on the way]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/04/htcs-thunderbolt-beset-with-video-capture-woes-fix-purportedly/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/04/htcs-thunderbolt-beset-with-video-capture-woes-fix-purportedly/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/04/htcs-thunderbolt-beset-with-video-capture-woes-fix-purportedly/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Uh oh, sounds like HTC's Thunderbolt has struck yet another stumbling block on its path to glory. Forums dedicated to the superphone are now rife with frustration of inconsistent audio capture when using its bundled video recorder, and apparently, the rally cry was vociferous enough to warrant a response from HTC itself. Users of first-gen technology are likely familiar with the line, but word is it's aware of the issue and working to release a software update to remedy the nasties. In the meantime, if uploading your macaw's cover of 'Friday' is a priority for you, don't go to crankytown just yet -- we hear there's a whole world of third-party cappers to explore.

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]]> 4gandroidaudioerrorerrorsgooglehtchtc careHtcCareltemobileproblemproblemsservicesupportthunderboltverizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessvideovzw Mon, 04 Apr 2011 02:07:00 -0400 21|19901570 <![CDATA[Microsoft pulls Windows Phone 7 update from Samsung phones until it can resolve issues]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/23/microsoft-pulls-windows-phone-7-update-from-samsung-phones-until/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/23/microsoft-pulls-windows-phone-7-update-from-samsung-phones-until/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/23/microsoft-pulls-windows-phone-7-update-from-samsung-phones-until/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Such a big load of trouble for such a small update. Microsoft's first WP7 firmware refresh has been causing some unfortunate brick-like behavior in Samsung Omnia 7s and the company has wisely decided to pull the new software back until it can correct whatever's going wrong. An official communiqué to WinRumors says Microsoft has identified the issue at hand and is working to correct it and redistribute the update as soon as possible. For any Samsung WP7 phone owners who haven't been able to resuscitate their device yet, the advised course of action is to go back to the store and swap it for a livelier one.

Update: Timo wrote in to let us know that some people are still seeing the update. If that's you, you'd be advised to hold off.

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]]> faultfirmwareflawissuesomniaomnia 7Omnia7osproblemssamsungsamsung omnia 7SamsungOmnia7softwareupdatewindows phonewindows phone 7WindowsPhoneWindowsPhone7wp7 Wed, 23 Feb 2011 07:23:00 -0500 21|19855472 <![CDATA[Some Apple TV users reporting wacky color problems with Sony, Philips TVs]]> http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/22/some-apple-tv-users-reporting-wacky-color-problems-with-sony-ph/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/22/some-apple-tv-users-reporting-wacky-color-problems-with-sony-ph/ http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/22/some-apple-tv-users-reporting-wacky-color-problems-with-sony-ph/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments
It doesn't appear to be especially widespread, but a sizable number of reports are cropping up on the official Apple support forums of some pretty wild issues affecting the new Apple TV when paired with certain Sony and Philips TVs. As you can see above, those issues can include a rather unfortunate pastel color scheme (apparently common on Philips TVs), while others are also reporting inverted colors, and green or black screens. As for Apple, at least some users who've contact the company about the problem say it is aware of the issue, but early reports from those who've applied the Apple TV 4.1 update suggest they haven't fixed the problem just yet. Has your Apple TV taken on a new hue? Let us know in comments, and check out a psychedelic video of the problem after the break.

[Thanks, Bea]

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]]> appleapple tvAppleTvissueissuesphilipsproblemproblemssonyvideo Mon, 22 Nov 2010 21:10:00 -0500 21|19729344 <![CDATA[Apple reportedly acknowledges MacBook Air bugs internally, promises fixes]]> http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/04/apple-reportedly-acknowledges-macbook-air-bugs-internally-promi/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/04/apple-reportedly-acknowledges-macbook-air-bugs-internally-promi/ http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/04/apple-reportedly-acknowledges-macbook-air-bugs-internally-promi/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Apple isn't acknowledging any of the apparent issues with the new MacBook Air publicly just yet, but BGR is reporting that it's heard from a source who says the company is at least now confirming some of the problems internally. That's further backed up by some screen shots said to come from Apple's internal support system, which tell Apple employees what to in the event of a buggy MacBook Air, and say that Apple is aware of the problems and is working on a software fix. Of course, that's still far from a sure thing until Apple confirms it itself, but it does seem safe to assume that it at least knows something is going on.

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]]> applebuggybugsfixissueslogic boardLogicBoardmabook airMabookAirmacbookmacbook air 2010MacbookAir2010problemssoftware updateSoftwareUpdatesupport Thu, 04 Nov 2010 15:08:00 -0400 21|19703437 <![CDATA[Did iOS 4.1 introduce in-car USB playback problems for you?]]> http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/15/did-ios-4-1-introduce-in-car-usb-playback-problems-for-you/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/15/did-ios-4-1-introduce-in-car-usb-playback-problems-for-you/ http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/15/did-ios-4-1-introduce-in-car-usb-playback-problems-for-you/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments As with almost any software update, Apple has seemingly introduced a few new issues while ironing out a couple of others. Automotive forums around the web are ablaze with talk that iOS 4.1 has introduced any number of playback problems, with the bulk of complainers citing scratching, crackling or random disconnects when piping audio from their device to their vehicle via the dock connector. We've tested two iOS 4.1-equipped iPhone 4 handsets in two separate vehicles here at Engadget HQ, and we saw no quirks whatsoever, but we've no doubt that the issue is real to some extent. Prior firmwares have caused permanent incompatibilities between our iPods and vehicles before, and we're about at our wit's end. We know it's impossible for the software engineers at Cupertino to test new builds on every car adapter out there, but we're starting to wonder if they bother to plug 'em into any vehicles at all. Tell us below if you've pulled any hairs out in recent days, won't you?

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]]> Appleapple iphoneAppleIphonecar integrationCarIntegrationiosios 4.1Ios4.1iphoneiphone 4Iphone4ipod integrationipod touchIpodIntegrationIpodTouchissueissuesplaybackpollproblemproblemssoftwareupdateusb Wed, 15 Sep 2010 10:01:00 -0400 21|19633692 <![CDATA[Verizon dishes on Fascinate's problems -- internally, anyway]]> http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/10/verizon-dishes-on-fascinates-problems-internally-anyway/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/10/verizon-dishes-on-fascinates-problems-internally-anyway/ http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/10/verizon-dishes-on-fascinates-problems-internally-anyway/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Rest assured this information was never meant to make it into the public eye (not all in one place, anyway), and from Verizon's perspective, there's a good reason for that -- if you've got a Fascinate, you just know you're going to be looking out for all these bugs now that you might not have noticed otherwise. Sorry to turn you into a nervous wreck, owners, but let's have a look at some of the bigger problems Big Red has its eye on in Sammy's latest incarnation of the Galaxy S: GPS lock latency is said to be abnormally long with no workaround available (sound familiar?), pressing the Search button while on a call can hang you up, calendar alerts can't be changed, and the backlighting on the bottom keys is fixed at five seconds -- something we'd complained about on other versions of the phone but is conveniently tied to the keyboard backlight settings on the Epic 4G. Nothing in the list necessarily sounds like a deal-breaker, but for a carrier known for testing the crap out of its phones prior to release, we'll admit that the list is a bit longer than we would've expected.

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]]> androidbugbugsfascinategoogleissueissuesmobileproblemproblemssamsungverizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessvzw Fri, 10 Sep 2010 14:32:00 -0400 21|19629037 <![CDATA[iOS 4.1: any problems for you?]]> http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/09/ios-4-1-any-problems-for-you/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/09/ios-4-1-any-problems-for-you/ http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/09/ios-4-1-any-problems-for-you/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Okay, so we've given you about a day to download, install, and tear iOS 4.1 into microscopic shreds. What's the end result? We've been tipped on a handful of troublesome nuances in the update, ranging from unsolved proximity sensor woes to a sudden onslaught of voicemails -- and we're trying to get a feel for how widespread they all are. Care to chime in? Follow the break!

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]]> 4.1applebugbugsios 4.1Ios4.1iphoneiphone 4Iphone4issueissuesproblemproblems Thu, 09 Sep 2010 13:32:00 -0400 21|19627363 <![CDATA[How would you change Apple's iPhone 4?]]> http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/27/how-would-you-change-apples-iphone-4/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/27/how-would-you-change-apples-iphone-4/ http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/27/how-would-you-change-apples-iphone-4/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments We know, half of you aren't even going to read past the headline before you start angrily banging away about Apple's admitted antenna gaff and the still-not-totally-fixed proximity sensor, but we're urging you to look deeper. Think harder. Critique your criticisms. In all seriousness, Apple's iPhone 4 garnered more attention (negative or otherwise) than any other phone released this calendar year, and for good reason -- in fact, Apple itself had to hold an emergency press event just to announce what could've been announced in a PR blast: everyone's getting a free case. That said, Cupertino has still managed to move millions of units in just a few months, and that demand doesn't seem to be dropping off at any significant rate. If you're one of the lucky (or unlucky) ones that have managed to procure Apple's latest iPhone, we're overly anxious to hear your thoughts on changing it. How would you have addressed the antenna issue? Would you have preferred a less drastic departure from the 3GS form factor? Would you have offered more colors than white and black? Thrown in Bluetooth 3.0 for kicks? Go ahead, the floor's yours -- just don't abuse it, cool?

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]]> antennaantenna issueantennagateAntennaIssueappleapple iphoneapple iphone 4AppleIphoneAppleIphone4attfeaturesfixHow would you changeHowWouldYouChangehwyciosios 4Ios4iphoneiPhone 4Iphone4problemproblemsreceptionreception issueReceptionIssuesmartphone Fri, 27 Aug 2010 22:58:00 -0400 21|19590918 <![CDATA[Sling says it's fixed 'many' of the problems affecting users, still has more work to do]]> http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/08/sling-says-its-fixed-many-of-the-problems-affecting-users-st/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/08/sling-says-its-fixed-many-of-the-problems-affecting-users-st/ http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/08/sling-says-its-fixed-many-of-the-problems-affecting-users-st/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments
Sling said on Friday that it was working on fixing the array of issues plaguing its streaming service, and it now says that it's made some changes that "seem to have addressed many of the problems." Speaking with Crave, a Sling spokesperson further added that the issues "were the result of a data migration process that, while carefully planned for a long time, still had a number of unexpected problems." The spokesperson went on to note that while things have gotten better over the last 24 hours, "they aren't nearly good enough for everyone yet" -- something confirmed by a number of Sling users who are continuing to report problems on the official support forums today. So hang in there -- things are getting better, slowly.

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]]> problemsslingsling mediasling playersling player 2.0slingboxSlingMediaSlingPlayerSlingPlayer2.0 Sun, 08 Aug 2010 17:45:00 -0400 21|19585464 <![CDATA[Slingbox account server problems cutting off web players, apps]]> http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/06/slingbox-account-server-problems-cutting-off-web-players-apps/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/06/slingbox-account-server-problems-cutting-off-web-players-apps/ http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/06/slingbox-account-server-problems-cutting-off-web-players-apps/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments If you're trying to watch some TV via Slingbox right now and can't, don't worry, you're not alone. A support thread on Slingbox.com lays out the problems: Trying to access watch.slingbox.com directly, logging in to the Sling site, or trying SlingPlayer via computer or a mobile device results in a page that doesn't load. Luckily, there are a few workarounds available like switching networks (some have said going from WiFi to 3G on their mobiles works) or using an older version of SlingPlayer that connects directly to your box and bypasses Sling servers. Obviously Sling technicians are working on the issue, but without any ETA on a fix, it's probably a good idea to check the thread and make sure your setup is foolproof before taking off for the weekend.

[Thanks, James & Dave Zatz]

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]]> problemsslingsling mediasling playersling player 2.0slingboxslingbox.comSlingMediaSlingPlayerSlingPlayer2.0 Fri, 06 Aug 2010 21:11:00 -0400 21|19584695 <![CDATA[Verizon confirms Droid X screen issues, but says they're not widespread]]> http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/20/verizon-confirms-droid-x-screen-issues-but-says-theyre-not-wid/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/20/verizon-confirms-droid-x-screen-issues-but-says-theyre-not-wid/ http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/20/verizon-confirms-droid-x-screen-issues-but-says-theyre-not-wid/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments We just got word back from Verizon regarding those flickering Droid X screens, and sure enough, the ghastly images are not a side effect of your assimilation into the Droid collective. Verizon and Motorola have owned up to a genuine problem with a small number of Droid X displays, approximately one-tenth of one percent. If your screen starts acting up you'd best contact the authorities immediately. And by authorities, we mean tech support, not the FBI -- the omnipresent glowing red eyeball is completely normal. It told us so. Here's Verizon's full statement on the matter:
"Verizon Wireless and Motorola are aware of a very small number of DROID X units that have experienced a flickering or banding display. Motorola has resolved the issue and is continuing to ship the phones. Any consumer who experiences a flickering or banding display should contact a Motorola customer support center or Verizon Wireless."

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]]> defectiveDroidDroid XDroidXMotorolaMotorola DroidMotorola Droid XMotorolaDroidMotorolaDroidXproblemproblemsscreenscreensVerizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessVZW Tue, 20 Jul 2010 21:17:00 -0400 21|19562105 <![CDATA[Some Droid X handsets have defective screens? (video)]]> http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/19/some-droid-x-handsets-have-defective-screens-video/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/19/some-droid-x-handsets-have-defective-screens-video/ http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/19/some-droid-x-handsets-have-defective-screens-video/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments All's not well in Creepy Red Eye land, if reports out of several cell phone forums can be believed -- a number of early Droid X adopters are documenting serious graphical or possibly electrical problems with the handset's giant screen. While we don't know how widespread the issue might be quite yet, symptoms include rapid flickering and vertical banding over all or part of the 4.3-inch LCD. Several forumites claim to have already had their phones replaced, in some cases being told the defect was a common problem in their respective launch day batches. We've contacted Verizon for confirmation and hope to have a response soon; in the meanwhile, see video examples of both issues after the break, and let us know if you've seen similar glitches in comments below.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

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]]> defectiveDroidDroid XDroidXMotorolaMotorola Droid XMotorolaDroidXproblemproblemsscreenscreensVerizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessvideoVZW Mon, 19 Jul 2010 22:25:00 -0400 21|19560481 <![CDATA[Slingbox Solo devices no longer streaming for some users?]]> http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/19/slingbox-solo-devices-no-longer-streaming-for-some-users/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/19/slingbox-solo-devices-no-longer-streaming-for-some-users/ http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/19/slingbox-solo-devices-no-longer-streaming-for-some-users/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments
According to Slingbox's message boards, some Slingbox SOLO owners are experiencing a slew of issues with their devices, the most concerning of which is the failure to stream content after a brief period of use. Understandably, that's more than a bit frustrating for users who purchased the set top box exactly so they could stream TV content remotely. The particular thread in question was started back in May, and as of now has not been universally resolved by Slingbox's engineering team, who claim the problems have yet to be nailed down to a single issue -- despite many owners discovering their issues are related to bloated capacitors. Unfortunately for users, that means Slingbox hasn't announced a blanket replacement program. Instead, Slingbox is asking those affected by the problem to contact their support team: if your device happened to fail within 90 of purchase or you purchased an extended warranty, they'll handle for free. Otherwise, those still within the device's hardware warranty can pay a small fee for service which will be refunded only in the event the problem is found to be hardware related. From a consumer standpoint, this definitely sounds like a raw deal, but we'll avoid taking sides until more details surface... or a last minute press conference is called to claim it's a problem with all streaming boxes.

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]]> hdissuemedia streamingproblemproblemsslingSling BoxSling box SOLOsling box solo issuessling mediaSlingboxSlingbox SOLOslingbox solo problemsslingbox supportSlingboxSoloProblemsSlingboxSupportSlingMediasolostreamingTVTV streamingvideovideo streaming Mon, 19 Jul 2010 17:19:00 -0400 21|19560217 <![CDATA[Inexplicable rise in iPhone dev's App Store sales connected to iTunes account hacks? (update)]]> http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/04/inexplicable-rise-in-iphone-devs-app-store-sales-connected-to-i/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/04/inexplicable-rise-in-iphone-devs-app-store-sales-connected-to-i/ http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/04/inexplicable-rise-in-iphone-devs-app-store-sales-connected-to-i/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments We've received a handful of tips this morning claiming something's rotten in the state of the iTunes App Store, namely via the Book category. As of this writing, 42 of the top 50 books by revenue are from the seller Thuat Nguyen, whose company website ("mycompany") leads to parked site www.home.com. A vast majority of these book apps were released in April, have little to no customer ratings or reviews, appear to be in Vietnamese (despite claims in the side bar that the supported languages are English and Japanese), and may or may not be infringing on copyrighted work -- we're noticing a lot of Dragon Ball art here. To give sales a sense of scope, Twilight series conclusion Breaking Dawn is hovering only at 34 right now.

So, how did these books hit the top of the charts? The other half of this story has to do with a claimed rise in iTunes account hacking, with a number of people reporting up to hundreds of dollars being spent unwillingly from their account to these specific books. Coincidence? Let's not mince words here, something is definitely amiss, and it's not looking good. Just to be safe, might wanna check your purchase history under Apple Account information. We've reached out to Apple and will let you know as soon as we hear back.

Update: We've yet to hear from Apple proper, but we do have an update of sorts -- 9 to 5 Mac reports all the "mycompany" titles have completely vanished from the App Store. We're not sure whether Apple decided to shut down the operation or the seller pulled them himself, so continue to keep an eye on your digital pocketbook until we know for sure.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

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