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Those who like to swing both ways will be glad to know that SkyDrive for the iPad now supports Apple's gorgeous Retina Display. Now, before you ask why the hell pixel density would be of concern for a cloud storage app, remember that SkyDrive also allows users to view photos and documents from within the application -- only now at a properly rendered 264ppi. In addition to the peeper-pleasing improvement, SkyDrive users will also find the ability to upload multiple photos and videos from their iPad to the cloud, new file-sharing options (either via email, or a link that you can copy and paste), along with the ability to open SkyDrive files from within other iOS apps. It's funny how something so out of place can be so right.

Microsoft updates SkyDrive for iPad with Retina Display support, file-sharing features originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 02 Jun 2012 12:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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As the temperatures heat up, the availability of new network TV programming is falling off as it does every year, and Hulu is taking advantage of the lull to amp up its offerings of original content with ten new shows this summer. The shows include selections like Kevin Smith's Spoilers which is a chat about the summer's films, travel series Up To Speed and playground basketball comedy We Got Next. All ten shows are set to debut throughout the summer on both the free Hulu and paid Hulu Plus services. One thing subscribers don't have to wait for however, is a freshly updated version of the Hulu Plus app for iOS, which features a "re-engineered, optimized video player", new iPad GUI, support for retina display on the iPad and improved handling of AirPlay mirroring and HDMI video out. Version 2.5 can be found on iTunes, while a press release with details on all ten shows and video trailer are embedded after the break.

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Hulu delivers 10 new original shows for summer, iOS app update with iPad retina display support originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 22 May 2012 06:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The corners of the Earth that don't have a new iPad have been quickly shrinking, and Apple's tablet is about to get nigh-on inescapable as of this weekend. A round of 23 more countries is getting the 2012 refresh on May 11, most of it being South American countries such as Foxconn's new manufacturing hub, Brazil. Parts of Africa and southeast Asia will be served as well, such as the home of our favorite unofficial hands-on sessions, Vietnam. Seven Persian Gulf countries will get their Retina Display fix one day later. By the time the weekend is up, the iPad will be available in nearly 90 countries on this planet, which makes it highly likely that anyone reading this article can find the slate in a local retail store.

New iPad to hit 30 more countries this weekend, work on its tan originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 09 May 2012 01:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Deflated. Disappointed. Let down. Unsurprised. All of those emotions ran through my being at one point or another following Apple CEO Tim Cook's comments regarding "converged" devices, but if anything, his denial has made me all the more hungry for this particular device. For months -- heck, maybe even years -- I've waited for Sir Jonathan Paul Ive and co. to finally nail the concept of a laptop / tablet hybrid. In many ways, Apple managed to get right on a smartphone in 2007 what I felt was wrong holding a BlackBerry. I still think the iPad's screen is about 2.7-inches too large for my own personal tastes, but the world at large has affirmed that it nailed that design, too. Oh, and the MacBook Air? C'mon -- we all know it's the thin-and-light you always wanted, and given that it'll run Windows with poise, it's arguably the sexiest Windows laptop currently on the market.

The point? Apple has waited for companies to flounder about with certain designs before, all while perfecting its own take for a future release. Windows-based tablets were flooding out in the early noughties, and believe it or not, Toshiba was already giving the tablet / laptop hybrid thing a whirl in 2003 with the Portege 3500. Apple waited over half a decade to usher in the iPad, and the rest -- as they say -- is history. The iPhone followed a similar path; companies came before it and did their best to produced pleasing, long-lasting, highly usable smartphones, but the iPhone completely changed the trajectory of everything that came after. Love it or hate it, it's hard to imagine a 2012 with Windows Phone in it had Apple not pinned Windows Mobile in a corner back in '07.

So, if Apple has shown an ability to thrive with designs that others have experimented with, why is the "converged" laptop / tablet a nonstarter?

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Editorial: Apple isn't making a 'converged' laptop / tablet hybrid, but I still want one originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 07 May 2012 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Confined to the imposing shadow of a certain filter-heavy Facebook purchase, 500px is another photo-sharing network making the eco-system leap to Android. 500px is built around collections of high-quality images that are automatically updated and streamed, with a full search option to seek out specific images. Alongside the ability to share photos on the likes of Twitter and Facebook, professionals can attempt to make their fortune by selling their images through the app and companion website. If you're just there for the sumptuous landscapes and close-ups, however, you can collate slideshows from photostreams and build up your own collection of favorite images. 500px has unleashed an update to its iPad version at the same time, cranking up the resolution to make the most of the new retina display and adding the ability to download full-size HD versions of your purchased photos. Anyone concerned with the little ones perusing some of the more risqué images can also breathe a sigh of relief -- 500px has added an improved NSFW filter. If you're overwhelmed with Instagram's new influx of enthusiastic patrons, you can try 500px's slightly different approach to photo sharing at the download links below.

500px launches Android app, adds iPad update on the side originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 20 Apr 2012 19:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>500pxAndroidappapp updateAppUpdateGoogle PlayGooglePlayiOSiPadminipostmobilepostcrossphotographyphotosretina displayRetinaDisplayFri, 20 Apr 2012 19:31:00 EST<![CDATA[Facebook updates iOS app with Retina iPad support, more languages]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/02/facebook-app-retina-display-update/http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/02/facebook-app-retina-display-update/http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/02/facebook-app-retina-display-update/#comments Facebook updates iOS app with Retina iPad support, more languagesShortly after making some high-res changes to the desktop site, Facebook's now doing the same to its application for Apple's freshest slab on the block. Aside from the crisper look and higher resolution UI on the new iPad, the universal app also adds support for Czech, Danish, Indonesian, Malaysian, Norwegian, Portuguese and Thai languages. Furthermore, v4.1.1 now allows you to hop offline from chat, while it also fixes bugs known to keep various pages from displaying correctly. Facebook's updated app is live in the App Store, so head on over with your iOS device or hit up the iTunes link below to get your social quest on.

Facebook updates iOS app with Retina iPad support, more languages originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 02 Apr 2012 17:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Better late than never, right? Only a couple of weeks after its rival Kindle, the NOOK app is finally ready to join the new iPad's pixel-packed party. While the main feature is obviously its Retina display compatibility, version 3.1.3 also brings an improved Highlight feature for books, the ability to read in one or two columns when in landscape mode and the enigmatic bug fixes. The refreshed app is up for grabs now, and you can snag it directly from your iPad or via the source link below.

NOOK for iPad now with Retina content, improved highlighting features originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 02 Apr 2012 14:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Following in the steps of apps like Kindle, Evernote, Vimeo and most recently Netflix, Apple's Movie Trailers app has been on the receiving end of a Retina-friendly refresh. Version 1.1 doesn't reveal any other changes besides the 2048 x 1536 compatibility, which should be more than enough reasons to make you a happy camper. Now you'll be able to drool over The Avengers teaser over and over in 1080p -- a well-deserved retreat after flicking through your stack of CMX-HD books. The resolutionary app is up for grabs now, and you can get it straight from your shiny new iPad or via the source link below.

Apple updates iTunes Movie Trailers app, lets your Retina watch high-res teasers originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 23 Mar 2012 16:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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High-res Mountain Lion art could point to Retina Macs in 2012 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 23 Mar 2012 11:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Shocker: Windows 8 will be 'retina' display friendly originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 22 Mar 2012 15:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Netflix iPad app upgraded with Retina quality icons and images now, HD video soon originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 21 Mar 2012 19:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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ComiXology is usually keeping up with the latest-and-greatest, and it's doing so yet again by rapidly updating its Comics app to meet the new iPad's Retina-sized needs. In addition to the CMX-HD comic books coming to the 2048 x 1536 screen, the updated application also includes novel social sharing features via Twitter, Zuck's network and email. Among other bits worth noting are a handful of nondescript bug fixes as well as stability improvements. Best of all, the refresh won't cost you a dime and it's available now in the App Store, linked just below for your convenience.

Comics iPad app gets Retina-friendly update, 'POW!' bubbles now much POWier originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 20 Mar 2012 18:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: Just an FYI, the official TiVo app for Android has also been updated, adding support for more resolutions, an exit button in the menu and unspecified performance and stability fixes.

TiVo iOS app updated to v1.9 with a few new features, Android tablet app on the way originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 20 Mar 2012 17:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The new iPad: are you buying one? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 16 Mar 2012 19:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: The new iPad's LCD under the microscope


Richard Lai contributed to this report.

Under the microscope: a closer look at the new iPad originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 16 Mar 2012 15:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: Twitter for iOS and Infinity Blade II (pic after the break) are also among the apps getting high res iPad makeovers just in time, let us know in the comments below about any others that appear.

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Kindle, Evernote, Vimeo and more get optimized for the iPad's Retina display originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 15 Mar 2012 15:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Anonymous]

New iPad inventory shipments spotted at Best Buy, backroom eye-candy until Friday originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 14 Mar 2012 13:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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New iPad spotted in the wild, unboxing photos and video in tow originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 13 Mar 2012 05:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Apple ups the resolution on iTunes U and iBooks 2 for new iPad originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 08 Mar 2012 12:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appAppleappsiBooks 2Ibooks2iPadiTunes UItunesUnew iPadNewIpadresolutionRetina DisplayRetinaDisplaysoftware updateSoftwareUpdateupdateThu, 08 Mar 2012 12:16:00 EST<![CDATA[Apple's March 7th event roundup: the new iPad, Apple TV refresh and everything else]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/07/apples-march-7th-event-roundup-the-new-ipad-apple-tv-refresh/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/07/apples-march-7th-event-roundup-the-new-ipad-apple-tv-refresh/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/07/apples-march-7th-event-roundup-the-new-ipad-apple-tv-refresh/#comments Weren't able to keep up with all the news from the unveiling of Apple's new iPad today? Don't worry, we've got you covered! Whether you're looking for more info about its Retina Display and LTE-connectivity, the refreshed Apple TV or related bits, we've listed links to our coverage of everything "new and noteworthy" after the break. Happy perusing! Oh, and be sure to check back to our the archive of our liveblog and pre- and post-event broadcasts for a few extra doses of "amazing."

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Apple's March 7th event roundup: the new iPad, Apple TV refresh and everything else originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 07 Mar 2012 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1080p5 mp camera5MpCameraa5xappleapple care +apple ipadapple ipad 3apple ipad hdapple tvAppleCare+AppleIpadAppleIpad3AppleIpadHdAppleTvattbellbreaking newsBreakingNewsfccfoxgaragebandicloudiosios 5ios 5.1ios 6Ios5Ios5.1Ios6ipadipad 2ipad 2012ipad 2sipad 3ipad hdIpad2Ipad2012Ipad2sIpad3IpadHdiphotoisightitunes 10.6Itunes10.6iworkltenew ipadNewIpadprice dropPriceDropretina displayRetinaDisplayrogersroundupsiriuniversalverizonWed, 07 Mar 2012 18:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Apple new iPad hands-on (update: video!)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/07/apple-new-ipad-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/07/apple-new-ipad-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/07/apple-new-ipad-hands-on/#comments Here she is -- the iPad HD! Er, new iPad. Breaking away from the numerical tracking system used before (and still used in the iPhone range), Apple has decided to highlight the most major change in its newest slate by simply dubbing it "new." By and large, the new guy is the same as the old guy (Home button included), but with a few nice amenities that could very well convince OG iPad owners to upgrade. Upon touching the HD variant, it's not the overall form factor that grabs us -- it's the screen. Given that we're unashamed Pixel Density Enthusiasts 'round these parts, seeing a 2,048 x 1,536 resolution display in the same area as the prior 'Pads is stunning. Nearly two months ago to the day, ASUS wowed our entire CES trailer with a reported 1,920 x 1,200 display on the TF700T; this, however, is something that really needs to be ogled to truly appreciate. In fact, the first viewing conjured up familiar feelings -- ones that came to light when placing the iPhone 4 beside the iPhone 3G for the first time.

Unsurprisingly, Apple has managed to produce something that's truly beautiful to look at, and while we've yet to see the full potential of having this many pixels on a 9.7-inch slate, we're guessing a cadre of game developers are already hard at work in order to remedy that. Beyond being dazzling from a density standpoint, colors are sharp and accurate, and viewing angles are predictably ridiculous; even taking a peek from an extreme side angle gives way to a fairly solid image with next to no washout.

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Apple new iPad hands-on (update: video!) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 07 Mar 2012 14:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Apple's busy introducing a whole bunch of new apps to go along with its shiny new iPad, and iPhoto is near the top of the list. The "reinvention" of the iconic photo software will be available today for $4.99, and offers a plethora of features, such as bezel gestures, effects, multi-touch editing and direct beaming. You can also easily tweak white balance, exposure and saturation, and you can add geotags, notes and captions. Another highlight of the new iPhoto is the Journal, which allows you to pick and choose certain images to push to iCloud for web viewing. Interestingly, the announcement comes right on the heels of Adobe's competitive offering.

To complete the circle of iLife at today's event, Apple announced significant updates to iWork, iMovie and Garage Band. iWork's refresh utilizes the new iPad's Retina display and offers 3D charts, and each individual app -- Keynote 1.6, Numbers 1.6 and Pages 1.6 -- will be ready for purchase today for $9.99 (or free, if you already have the apps). Next up is iMovie, available for $4.99, which now offers the ability to turn your HD movies into trailers and adds a few more advanced editing tools. Finally, Garage Band introduces a new feature called Jam Session, which lets you and three of your friends connect iOS devices together wirelessly and play together in real-time. Just as before, newbies can get the updated app for $4.99.

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Apple introduces iPhoto for iPad, updates Garage Band, iMovie and iWork originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 07 Mar 2012 14:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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There's also a new iSight camera on board that's quite similar to the version inside the iPhone 4S. It's only five-megapixels, but it does have a backside illuminated sensor with a five element lens. It's also capable of capturing 1080p video, which should come as no surprise. We're also excited to see the keyboard sporting a brand new dictation key that lets you speak instead of type -- yes, just like on Android. The new software inside will also let you use the slate as a portable WiFi hotspot... so long as the carriers are game. It even has the ability to recognize at least some bezel gestures, as revealed during its iPhoto demo.

Perhaps most exciting though, is the new connectivity options -- you guessed, LTE! The new iPad is sporting 21Mbps HSPA+, but it's also rocking an LTE radio capable of pulling down 73Mbps on both Verizon and AT&T here in the US. Outside of the states Rogers, Bell and Telus will also be scoring 4G flavors of the iOS tablet. Amazingly enough, even with an LTE antenna on board, Apple is still claiming to get 10 hours of battery life. That's probably partially do to the slightly increased weight of 1.4lbs, though the 9.4mm thickness is nothing to sniff at.

The new iPad will be available March 16th, starting at $499 for the 16GB WiFi model and scaling up to $829 for the 64GB version with 4G. So, on the price front, nothing has changed. Pre-orders start today in the US, Canada, UK, France, Germany, Switzerland, Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore and Australia, with much of the rest of the globe to follow on March 23rd. For more details hit up the PR after the break.

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The new iPad is official

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The new iPad is official, with Retina display, LTE and A5X CPU. Available March 16th originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 07 Mar 2012 13:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Alleged iPad 3 Retina Display examined under a microscope originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 17 Feb 2012 16:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The invites haven't even been sent out and yet the frenzied speculation about what Tim Cook will whip out on stage at next month's purported announcement has begun. The Wall Street Journal believes Cupertino's planning to produce a smaller, 8-inch slate to partner its 9.7-inch flagship. Unnamed sources at the company's suppliers say it'll pack a screen with a resolution close to the 1024 x 768 display on the current model. This jibes with what we've heard about the iPad 3 toting a Retina Display -- unless the smaller unit is aimed at budget buyers. The report claims test panels are being produced by AU Optronics and LG Display and that this model might also run on LTE. It's probably fair to point out that Apple is famous for producing prototypes in a wide variety of sizes that will never see the light of day, so don't get your hopes up too soon.

WSJ: Apple testing 8-inch iPad originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 14 Feb 2012 04:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The Motorola RAZR and Samsung Galaxy Nexus seem to be the two Verizon LTE juggernauts enjoying the lion's share of the spotlight, with the HTC Rezound sandwiched smack dab between the two of them. But that doesn't mean the device has any less to offer -- you might even say it's entitled to some bragging rights. It's not the thinnest phone, nor does it have Ice Cream Sandwich (yet), but being the first carrier-branded handset in the US boasting a 720p HD display should carry a lot of weight. The Rezound -- as you might have gathered from the name -- is also the first HTC gizmo in the States to integrate Beats Audio. So does it fare well against its LTE competition? Is it enough to take your mind off of the Nexus? Read on below to find out.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1.5ghz1gb ram1gbRam342ppi720p8mpadreno 220Adreno220beatsbeats audioBeatsAudiodisplay resolutionDisplayResolutiondr dreDrDredual leddual-coreDualLedhd displayHdDisplayhtcmdm9600mhlmobilepostcrossmsm8660pixels per inchPixelsPerInchppiretina displayRetinaDisplayreviewrezounds-lcdsuper lcdSuperLcdverizonvidvideovzwTue, 15 Nov 2011 15:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Camera showdown: iPhone 4S vs. iPhone 4, Galaxy S II, Nokia N8 and Amaze 4G (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/17/camera-showdown-iphone-4s-vs-iphone-4-galaxy-s-ii-nokia-n8-a/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/17/camera-showdown-iphone-4s-vs-iphone-4-galaxy-s-ii-nokia-n8-a/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/17/camera-showdown-iphone-4s-vs-iphone-4-galaxy-s-ii-nokia-n8-a/#comments Siri's sweet and all, but for many of us that new eight megapixel sensor and f/2.4 aperture lens are what really makes Apple's iPhone 4S an appealing upgrade. We spent the weekend shooting around New York City with the iPhone 4S, along with some other top smartphones -- the iPhone 4, Samsung Galaxy S II, Nokia N8 and HTC's Amaze 4G -- in order to determine just which phone's camera reigns supreme. And in order to capture video and stills with consistent framing among all five devices, we secured each smartphone to that homemade quintuple cameraphone mount that you see above -- it may be an early prototype, but it got the job done. Jump past the break to see the results, and check out our comprehensive iPhone 4S sample gallery below.

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Camera showdown: iPhone 4S vs. iPhone 4, Galaxy S II, Nokia N8 and Amaze 4G (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 17 Oct 2011 18:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3.5-inchappleattcameracamera showdowncameraphonecameraphone shootoutCameraphoneShootoutcamerasCameraShowdowncdmacompcomparisongsmhands-onhspa+ios 5Ios5iphoneiphone 4sIphone4smobilepostcrossphotographyretina displayRetinaDisplayreviewshootoutshowdownsprintverizonvideoMon, 17 Oct 2011 18:30:00 EST<![CDATA[iPhone 4S review]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/14/iphone-4s-review/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/14/iphone-4s-review/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/14/iphone-4s-review/#comments This isn't the iPhone 5. No matter how badly you wanted something slim, sleek and wedge-shaped, this isn't it. If you went ahead and got your hopes up ahead of Apple's "Let's Talk iPhone" event, hopefully you've gotten over the pangs of discontent by now, because this device pictured front and center is the iPhone 4S. It's a new spin on an old phone that will shock none, but give it half a chance, and it will still impress.

The iPhone 4S comes with a faster processor, a better camera, a smarter virtual assistant and twice the storage of its predecessor -- if you don't mind paying for it. Like the iPhone 3GS did before to the 3G, the 4S bumps the iPhone 4 down to second-class status, leaving those Apple fans who must have the best aspiring to own its decidedly familiar exterior. Apple says this is the most amazing iPhone ever. Is it? Yes, of course it is, but read on to see whether it's really worth an upgrade.

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iPhone 4S review originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 14 Oct 2011 16:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Retina Display-equipped iPad 3 looking more and more likely for early 2012 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 19 Aug 2011 18:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The quality of a mobile phone's display is arguably the most important factor to consider when you establish a relationship with a handset. It's inescapable, really. Whether you're playing a rousing game of Robot Unicorn Attack or (regrettably) drunk-dialing an ex, it's the one interface element that you're consistently interacting with. It's your window to the world and your canvas for creation, and if it's lousy, it's going to negatively influence everything you see and do. Today, we're delving into the world of mobile displays, where we're aiming to entertain and edify, and hopefully save you from making regrettable decisions -- when it comes to purchasing new phones, anyway.

In this edition of Primed, we'll be examining the different qualities and underlying technologies of several displays, starting with the ubiquitous TFT-LCD and moving through the nascent realm of glasses-free 3D and beyond. We'll also be addressing the importance of resolution and pixel density. Finally, we'll be scoping out a handful of upcoming technologies -- while some are thoroughly intriguing, others are just plain wacky. Go ahead... buy the ticket, take the ride, and join us after the break. It's Primed time.

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Gmail for Mobile gets a facelift, now ready for its Retina Display close-up originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 04 Aug 2011 14:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Mysterious Samsung shows up in dev center sporting Gingerbread and 1280 x 768 screen originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 26 Jul 2011 11:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1280 x 7681280X768768 x 1280768X1280androidandroid 2.3Android2.3cellphonedeveloper centerDeveloperCentergingerbreadkoreamsm8250mysteryretina displayRetinaDisplaysammysamsungsamsung shv-e120sSamsungShv-e120sshv-e110sshv-e120ssmartphonesnapdragont storetabletTStorewxgaTue, 26 Jul 2011 11:46:00 EST<![CDATA[Opera Mini lands on the iPad in version 6.0]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/24/opera-mini-lands-on-the-ipad-in-version-6-0/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/24/opera-mini-lands-on-the-ipad-in-version-6-0/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/24/opera-mini-lands-on-the-ipad-in-version-6-0/#comments Been loving the Opera Mini experience on your iPhone and wishing for it on your larger iOS device? Opera is today turning that desire into reality with the release of v6.0 of its Mini mobile browser, which now has support for all iOS portables, including the iPad and iPad 2, plus a specific shoutout for the iPhone 4's retina display. The overall design of the web explorer has also been freshened up, with a "new look and feel," while a social sharing function will let you blast URLs into Twitter and Facebook directly from the app. Additionally, the new version includes the ability to load tabs in the background and improves support for non-Latin alphabets like Arabic and Chinese. Hit the source link for the download.

[Thanks, Chris]

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Opera Mini lands on the iPad in version 6.0 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 24 May 2011 08:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>applebreaking newsbrowserfacebookiosipadipad supportIpadSupportminioperaopera miniOperaMiniretina displayRetinaDisplaysupporttwitterupdateupgradevideowebweb browserWebBrowserTue, 24 May 2011 08:49:00 EST<![CDATA[Toshiba declares victory in pixel density war: 367ppi coming to a phone this year (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/18/toshiba-declares-victory-in-pixel-density-war-367ppi-coming-to/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/18/toshiba-declares-victory-in-pixel-density-war-367ppi-coming-to/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/18/toshiba-declares-victory-in-pixel-density-war-367ppi-coming-to/#comments We got the lowdown on Toshiba's latest four-inch LCD a couple of days ago, and today at SID 2011 we got up close and personal with the pixel-packed display. It's one thing to read about a 367ppi screen that shows native 720p video, and it's quite another to experience it in person. We can report that it is, in fact, as awesome as it sounds -- onscreen images were clear, crisp, and chromatically brilliant. Pixel density enthusiasts will also be happy to hear that Toshiba confirmed the display will make it to market this year. Of course, the rep wouldn't tell us which phone will take the iPhone 4's crown as the ppi champ, though we imagine it'll be something powered by little green bots. See the new king in action in the video after the break.

Gallery: Toshiba's 4-inch 367ppi 720p cellphone display at SID 2011

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Toshiba declares victory in pixel density war: 367ppi coming to a phone this year (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 18 May 2011 04:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>367 ppi367Ppi4 inch4-inch4Inch720pdisplayhands-onlcdppiretina displayRetinaDisplayscreensidsid 2011Sid2011toshibatoshiba mobile displayToshibaMobileDisplayvideoWed, 18 May 2011 04:59:00 EST<![CDATA[Toshiba enters pixel density fray with 367ppi LCDs for cellphones]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/16/toshiba-enters-pixel-density-fray-with-367ppi-lcds-for-cellphone/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/16/toshiba-enters-pixel-density-fray-with-367ppi-lcds-for-cellphone/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/16/toshiba-enters-pixel-density-fray-with-367ppi-lcds-for-cellphone/#comments Toshiba LCDToshiba just fired its own salvo in the pixel density wars at SID 2011. The company is showing off a range of LCDs for cellphones that top out at an almost imperceptibly fine 367ppi on its 4-inch HD (720 x 1280) model. Beyond just cramming more red, green, and blue dots in each inch, these panels also top the bar-setting Retina Display in the contrast department with an impressive 1,500:1 ratio. The company also brought a smaller 3.3-inch screen with a resolution of 480 x 864 to Display Week that hits a respectable 300ppi. They're not quite as impressive as these HAST LCDs, but who really needs to put 1080p in their pocket? (Want is a different story.) Of course, Engadget is on the scene and, if you're lucky, we'll let you live vicariously through us as we tour Toshiba's booth -- you know, as a reward for your loyal readership.

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Toshiba enters pixel density fray with 367ppi LCDs for cellphones originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 16 May 2011 13:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: Looks like pre-orders are also available in Italy. [Thanks, Simone]

[Thanks, Jack]

Nokia X7 and E6 hop an early flight to Germany for pre-order delights originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 13 May 2011 03:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>326ppie seriese6ESeriesgermanymobilemultimedianokianokia e6Nokia X7NokiaE6NokiaX7portrait keyboardPortraitKeyboardportugalpre-orderpre-orderspreorderPreordersqwertyretina displayRetinaDisplaySymbianx seriesx7XSeriesFri, 13 May 2011 03:06:00 EST<![CDATA[Samsung and LG to showcase high pixel density LCD panels for tablets at SID 2011]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/13/samsung-and-lg-to-showcase-large-high-pixel-density-lcd-panels/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/13/samsung-and-lg-to-showcase-large-high-pixel-density-lcd-panels/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/13/samsung-and-lg-to-showcase-large-high-pixel-density-lcd-panels/#comments It's a well-known fact that LG's already dominated the pixel density race in the smartphone market thanks to the Retina Display inside the iPhone 4, but we've yet to see similar technologies making their way to larger devices. That could change very soon, however, with Samsung and LG both announcing larger high-density panels to be showcased at SID 2011 next week. From Samsung we'll be seeing its 10.1-inch 300ppi prototype LCD panel, which rakes up an astonishing resolution of 2,560 x 1,600 under the battery-friendly PenTile RGBW matrix (not to be confused with AMOLED and Super AMOLED's RGBG arrangement). What's more, Samsung also teases "commercial availability" for this technology later this year.

Things are a bit vague with LG -- no specific resolutions are mentioned in the pre-show announcement, but we're told that the company will introduce "a full line-up" of "ultra-high resolution" Advanced High Performance In-Plane Switching (AH-IPS) products, including 3.5-, 4.5-, 7-, 9.7, 55-, and 84-inch panels, with a "greater number of pixels than the PPI that can be recognized by the human eye at a typical distance" -- a proclamation typically reserved for the iPhone 4's 326ppi Retina Display. Of course, LG could be misleading here -- the 9.7-inch panel brought up in the press release could just be the exact same 1,024 x 768 IPS display on the iPad, but we'd be surprised if LG doesn't have a similarly-sized prototype to fire back at Samsung's 10.1-inch 300ppi panel. Well, keep an eye out for our SID 2011 coverage next week and we'll let you know what goodies we find.

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Samsung and LG to showcase high pixel density LCD panels for tablets at SID 2011 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 13 May 2011 02:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>300dpi300ppiAH-IPSdisplaydpiIPSLCDLGLG DisplayLgDisplayNouvoyancePenTilePentile RGBWPentileRgbwpixel densityPixelDensityppiprototypeRetina DisplayRetinaDisplayRGBWSamsungSIDSID 2011Sid2011slatetablettablet pcTabletPcWQXGAFri, 13 May 2011 02:17:00 EST<![CDATA[Samsung sees a Retina Display in your tablet future, and perhaps glasses-free 3D]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/23/samsung-sees-a-retina-display-in-your-tablet-future-and-perhaps/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/23/samsung-sees-a-retina-display-in-your-tablet-future-and-perhaps/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/23/samsung-sees-a-retina-display-in-your-tablet-future-and-perhaps/#comments Samsung gazed into its crystal ball today, and what did it see? The pixel density of tablet screens drastically increasing. Yes, while Apple may not have managed to cram a screen into the iPad 2 worthy of the Retina moniker, it sounds like Samsung Semiconductor may be working on just such a thing, as the company projects that it will have tablet displays with 300 to 400 pixel-per-inch resolutions by 2015. Presently, the Samsung Galaxy Tab has a seven-inch, 1024 x 600 panel, which translates to only about 170ppi, but Samsung suggests that tablets of the exact same size might stretch well beyond 1080p desktop resolutions as pixel density increases, and yet still manage a respectable 8 to 10 hours of battery life. Samsung also said that while it's still waiting to see if consumers adopt stereoscopic 3D, it might be interested in joining the throng, perhaps bringing a glasses-free tablet display to market in the years to come. Curious what else the future might hold, according to Samsung? Take a peek at our gallery below.

Gallery: Samsung Display Strategy 2011

Samsung sees a Retina Display in your tablet future, and perhaps glasses-free 3D originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 23 Mar 2011 19:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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WSJ: iPad 2 in production, features FaceTime camera, faster processor originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 08 Feb 2011 17:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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