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Distro Issue 28: A slew of device reviews and a look back at CP+ 2012 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 17 Feb 2012 09:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Game changers: Egyptians and their gadgets in 2012 originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 11 Feb 2012 11:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Distro goes 'Beyond the Revolution' to explore tech in post-Mubarak Egypt originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>27anniversaryarab springArabSpringdistroegyptengadgetengadget distroEngadgetDistrohdpostcrossIRLIssue 27Issue27magazinemark shuttleworthMarkShuttleworthmobilepostcrossmubarakrevolutiontablet magazineTabletMagazineweeklyweekly magazineWeeklyMagazineFri, 10 Feb 2012 09:15:00 EST<![CDATA[MetroPCS takes a good look in the mirror, unveils the LG Esteem]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/28/metropcs-takes-a-good-look-in-the-mirror-unveils-the-lg-esteem/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/28/metropcs-takes-a-good-look-in-the-mirror-unveils-the-lg-esteem/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/28/metropcs-takes-a-good-look-in-the-mirror-unveils-the-lg-esteem/#comments It's easy to get caught up in the wireless major leaguers legal kerfuffles, but let's not forget the little guy. MetroPCS is shipping out a "chic," second LTE handset to surf along its contractless radio waves -- LG's Esteem. Formerly codenamed Bryce, the phone is pretty much the carrier's repackaged version of Verizon's Revolution -- specs, and all that 4G jazz -- but let's not be the debbie downer at this network's party, the handset's packing some solid internals. In case you needed a refresher, the phone runs Android 2.3 with a sprinkling of LG's custom UI atop a single-core 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, and includes 512MB of RAM, 8GB of storage, a 1.3 megapixel front-facing / 5 megapixel rear shooter (capable of 720p video capture) and a micro-HDMI port. Your untethered hands can snatch this one up now for $250 after taxes and a mail-in rebate, of course, you still have to opt-in for one of those 4G LTE service plans. Official PR after the break.

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MetroPCS takes a good look in the mirror, unveils the LG Esteem originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 28 Sep 2011 13:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The LG Esteem has been spotted hanging out in several official-looking press shots accompanied by several pages of specification juice at LG's partner portal site. Previously seen under the guise Bryce, and seemingly identical to Verizon's LG Revolution, this metroPCS interpretation looks set to arrive very soon. A welcome upgrade to the network's previous LTE offering, the Esteem runs Gingerbread on a 4.3 inch screen and has some respectable mid-range credentials under the hood including a 1GHz Snapdragon processor, 512MB of RAM and 8GB of storage expandable by microSD. There's also a five megapixel snapper on the back, embedded in a stylish metal strip similar to the dual-core T-Mobile G2x. Unlike LG's powerful flagship, though, MetroPCS will reportedly be offering up the Esteem off-contract for $349 -- a reasonable way to increase your LTE-connected self-worth

LG Esteem leaked, delivers more LTE respect to MetroPCS originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 23 Sep 2011 12:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The LTE-toting LG Revolution is still the most recent phone to debut on Verizon's 4G lineup -- at least for another week or so, that is -- but we're already seeing clues to the phone's sequel popping up. We saw the Revolution 2 show up on a leaked roadmap so the mysterious follow-up has been on our radar, but we weren't expecting to see it quite this early. Yet here it is: the LG VS920, complete with Verizon's LTE Band 13, global GSM / EDGE and 900 /1900 / 2100 WCDMA and HSPA, has received the FCC's blessing. Now, it doesn't specifically come out saying it's the successor, nor does it signify its relation to the previous device; since the original Revolution is designated the LG VS910, however, we're taking the liberty to put two and two together here. Check out the gallery below for more measurements and diagrams.

Gallery: LG VS920 FCC docs

LG VS920 pushes through FCC with Verizon LTE, could be the LG Revolution 2? originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 29 Aug 2011 14:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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MetroPCS is talkin' 'bout a Revolution of its own, and now -- thanks to FCC approval -- the LTE-wielding handset is clear for takeoff with the scrappy regional provider. Unlike Big Red's version, the MS910 (aka Bryce) features only 4GB of internal storage, but it's said to include a 1GHz Snapdragon CPU, 4.3-inch WVGA display, and micro-HDMI port, along with the same 5 megapixel rear (and 1.3MP front-facing) cameras that are found on the Revolution. Additionally, users should expect Android 2.3.4 -- good thing, because while there's no official release date, early estimates suggest an October arrival. Of course, this also suggests the Bryce must contend with the same 512MB of RAM and middling battery life found on the Verizon model, but it's a welcome alternative to the network's current top banana.

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LG MS910 (Bryce) clears the FCC with MetroPCS in sight originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 14 Jul 2011 16:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The world of wireless is dragging us into the 21st century kicking and screaming. Our treatise on NFC was a great sneak peek into how our future will play out over the next five years, but we're also seeing other types of suave new tricks coming out as short-range wireless technology creeps closer to the mainstream. Wireless is the crux of convenience that will keep us calm enough to make our way through this speed-demon culture. It didn't take long for our quest to obtain simpler and faster everything to become an obsession, and it shows no signs of stopping; on the contrary, it's only speeding up exponentially at a rate even manufacturers have a hard time keeping up with.

Wireless charging is making some serious headway in public mindshare. Once confined to toothbrushes and other simple household items, it's now a handy means of powering phones (HP's Touchstone, for example) and media players, and it'll soon be ready to charge up our notebooks and cameras at our command. Are we sure this is the future, or will this just be a passing fad? Why should it matter? Read on after the break to get the air-conditioned answers to those burning questions.

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Engadget Primed: how wireless and inductive charging works originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 24 Jun 2011 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: LG Revolution Overview

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LG Revolution review originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 17 Jun 2011 16:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Verizon prolongs its free hotspot party on 4G LTE phones, but then what? originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 15 Jun 2011 10:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Andy]

LG Revolution root method promises to silence Bing's chime originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 28 May 2011 23:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Netflix updates Android app, expands device support originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 26 May 2011 21:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Verizon bonanza: Droid X2, Revolution, Trophy, and Xperia Play hit Big Red today originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 26 May 2011 02:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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That's right, kids, and we have the press release to prove it: the LG Revolution that we got our hands on at CES is coming to Verizon tomorrow for $250 (with a new, two year customer agreement). Sadly, this handset won't bring you any closer to overthrowing the established social order, as LG seems to think that "revolution" has more to do with such niceties as HDMI out, the Android 2.2 mobile OS, and a 16GB microSD card. But hey, that pre-installed Netflix app sure does seem nice. Interested? The Nationwide Talk plans begin at $40 a month, with unlimited data for $30. Mobile Hotspot is also included for free -- for a limited time. Check out all the important info after the break.

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LG Revolution coming to Verizon tomorrow for $250 on contract originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 25 May 2011 09:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: You can read the manual now too. One less thing to worry about for next week, right?

LG Revolution finally landing at Verizon on May 26th originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 17 May 2011 14:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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LG Revolution revisits FCC, reminisces the good times originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 16 May 2011 10:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Droid Charge to revive its battery via induction, completes Verizon's Qi-based trifecta originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 10 May 2011 11:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Host: Tim Stevens
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02:15 - Apple iMac hands-on, with dual 30-inch displays! (video)
03:00 - Apple iMac refresh official: Thunderbolt and next gen quad-core processors
03:45 - AT&T officially announces HP Veer 4G, available May 15th for $100 (update)
04:55 - Star Wars Blu-ray set ships Sept. 12th/16th (world/NA), has 40 hours of special features
06:35 - Dish Network, EchoStar will pay TiVo $500 million to settle DVR lawsuit
07:55 - Latest Windows 8 leaks reveal cloud-based settings, more app store evidence
09:35 - Droid Charge review
11:16 - Verizon document suggests LG Revolution will have Netflix pre-installed
13:47 - Sony promises 'phased restoration' of PlayStation Network and Qriocity starting this week
20:22 - Sony woes continue as SOE confirms data breach (update: 24.6 million accounts affected)
31:03 - Sony responds to Congress: all 77 million PSN accounts compromised, finger pointed at Anonymous
33:52 - BlackBerry Bold 9900 hands-on (update: video)
34:30 - BlackBerry Bold 9900 and 9930 (Bold Touch) official
34:45 - BlackBerry Bold Touch makes brief appearance on RIM's website
35:05 - Android apps on PlayBook eyes-on (video)
35:48 - RIM announces BlackBerry 7 OS with better browser and BlackBerry Balance, but no legacy support
38:10 - Nintendo drops Wii price to $150 from May 15th, throws in a free Wii Wheel and copy of Mario Kart
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Engadget Podcast 238 - 05.06.2011 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 06 May 2011 12:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Verizon document suggests LG Revolution will have Netflix pre-installed originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 29 Apr 2011 15:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>lglg revolutionLgRevolutionnetflixrevolutionstreaming videoStreamingVideoverizonvzwFri, 29 Apr 2011 15:46:00 EST<![CDATA[LG gets official with WCP-700 Wireless Charging Pad, fails to provide pricing]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/22/lg-gets-official-with-wcp-700-wireless-charging-pad-fails-to-pr/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/22/lg-gets-official-with-wcp-700-wireless-charging-pad-fails-to-pr/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/22/lg-gets-official-with-wcp-700-wireless-charging-pad-fails-to-pr/#comments So, there's good news and bad. Naturally, we're going to start with the former. A month after we spotted this character sneaking around at Mobile World Congress, LG has finally taken the (official) wraps off of its incoming WCP-700 Wireless Charging Pad. It's a pretty familiar design -- a slim (6.29- x 3.54- x 0.39-inch) inductive charging pad with a battery of LEDs to let you know the current status of things. We're guessing this guy is designed to work initially with the Verizon-bound Revolution, but given that LG makes no mention of what phones / cases will eventually be compatible, it'll have to remain just that for now. As for the bad news? Well, aside from not knowing what exactly this unit is for (in terms of compatibility), we're also left in the dark when it comes to pricing and a ship date. But hey, at least we've got a trio of high resolution images to gawk at.

Update: Fulton Innovation has just confirmed that LG is using its Qi-compliant eCoupled technology for the charging pad.

Gallery: LG gets official with WCP-700 Wireless Charging Pad

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LG gets official with WCP-700 Wireless Charging Pad, fails to provide pricing originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 22 Mar 2011 14:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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LG Revolution passes through the FCC, four Gs intact originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 10 Mar 2011 11:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>4gfcclglg revolutionLgRevolutionrevolutionverizonThu, 10 Mar 2011 11:07:00 EST<![CDATA[Internet access blocked across much of Libya]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/05/internet-access-blocked-across-much-of-libya/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/05/internet-access-blocked-across-much-of-libya/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/05/internet-access-blocked-across-much-of-libya/#comments It's sort of becoming the "thing to do" when people are revolting: find a way to cut people's access to the internet. This happened across most of Libya yesterday, according to various traffic monitors. Traffic from the country to sites like YouTube and Google nearly disappeared, even though it seems that technically, the servers are still up and running. Unlike the previous actions of the Egyptian government, which took down entire servers, it appears that in this case, some wicked throttling is occurring. While it's not completely clear who is choking the bandwidth, the assumption that it's the Libyan government is probably not an insane one. Hit up the source links for more.

Internet access blocked across much of Libya originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 05 Mar 2011 13:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>accesscensorshipgaddafigovernmentinternetlibyalibyan governmentLibyanGovernmentprotestprotestsrevolutionthrottlingSat, 05 Mar 2011 13:03:00 EST<![CDATA[LG Revolution using 1GHz Snapdragon MSM8655, not NVIDIA's Tegra 2]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/16/lg-revolution-dumps-tegra-2-chooses-1ghz-snapdragon-msm8655-ins/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/16/lg-revolution-dumps-tegra-2-chooses-1ghz-snapdragon-msm8655-ins/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/16/lg-revolution-dumps-tegra-2-chooses-1ghz-snapdragon-msm8655-ins/#comments Consider it a mystery solved. Throughout the week here in Barcelona, we've spent an inordinate amount of time chasing down suits from LG, Qualcomm, NVIDIA and Verizon Wireless to answer one simple question: "What's up with the processor in the Revolution?" If you'll recall, NVIDIA actually sent one of its own to Verizon's LTE press event at CES 2011, specifically to bust out a Revolution and gloat about the Tegra 2 chip within (video's after the break if you don't believe us). As it stood, it seemed as if the Thunderbolt and Revolution would be butting heads from a CPU standpoint, with the former definitively sporting a 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8655. And then, came the confusion. We showed up at Qualcomm's booth here at Mobile World Congress to see which phone it was using to demonstrate the recently unveiled Netflix-on-Android support -- lo and behold, LG's Revolution was the handset of choice. Obviously, there had to be a new Snapdragon processor within, as only the newest of the new will have the necessary DRM libraries at a hardware level that are necessary to pass muster with the MPAA.

After venturing over to LG's booth, we were also able to confirm that the only Revolution it knew of was boasting a Qualcomm CPU, and the shot above (which was sourced from there) proves it. We also confirmed with Verizon Wireless' paperwork that the version it's expecting in the next month or so will ship with Qualcomm inside. Finally, NVIDIA refused to comment on the matter, simply suggesting that we contact LG for more details. Put all of that together, and we're able to come to two main conclusions. First off, it seems as if LG yanked support for the Tegra 2 at some point between CES and MWC -- right around four weeks. Hard to say if there were reliability issues, an unsatisfactory amount of power drain, or just irreconcilable differences between the two CEOs (joking, of course). Secondly, it's reasonably safe to assume that Verizon's Revolution will be the first Android handset on Big Red to stream Netflix directly, which may please those who were planning on buying one but weren't looking forward to going without Netflix thanks to the Tegra 2 that was (presumably) slated for inclusion. Qualcomm 1, NVIDIA 0.

Update: NVIDIA finally saw fit to drop us a line and clarify a bit. Turns out, the confirmation in the video below was a gaff to begin with, as the Revolution was never going to be outfitted with NVIDIA innards. Go figure, right?

Vlad Savov contributed to this report.

Continue reading LG Revolution using 1GHz Snapdragon MSM8655, not NVIDIA's Tegra 2

LG Revolution using 1GHz Snapdragon MSM8655, not NVIDIA's Tegra 2 originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 16 Feb 2011 10:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidcpudrmexclusivegooglegoogle androidGoogleAndroidLGLG revolutionLgRevolutionmpaamsm8655mwcmwc 2011Mwc2011netflixnvidiaprocessorqualcommrevolutionsmartphonesnapdragontegrategra 2Tegra2verizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessvideovzwWed, 16 Feb 2011 10:17:00 EST<![CDATA[Verizon VoLTE voice and video call demo at MWC 2011 (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/15/verizon-volte-voice-and-video-call-demo-at-mwc-2011-video/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/15/verizon-volte-voice-and-video-call-demo-at-mwc-2011-video/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/15/verizon-volte-voice-and-video-call-demo-at-mwc-2011-video/#comments There may not be a native LTE network live in Barcelona yet, but that didn't stop Big Red from hauling a 700MHz demonstration to Spain for the purposes of gloating at Mobile World Congress. We heard just days ago that the LG Revolution would be one of the first phones to support voice over LTE (VoLTE) on Verizon, and today we were given quite a bit of extra information about the rollout. For starters, Verizon's hoping that other carriers adopt their VoLTE platform, even going so far as to encourage it. It's sort of comical to hear the company that once crippled Bluetooth on dumbphones and still makes you buy a month of data just to activate a tablet talk about "openness" when it comes to communications, but we suppose the tables are turned somewhat when it's VZW that stands to gain. At any rate, VoLTE essentially acts as a VoIP lane, giving a specific amount of bandwidth to the call (which ensures call quality, unlike Skype, which is at the mercy of shared applications that are using the same bandwidth) and also enabling the phone to use data whilst the call it ongoing.

The Revolution, which is slated to launch in March, will eventually gain VoLTE support, though VZW's not expecting the feature to go live in America until next year. Bilal Wahid, Verizon Wireless' Associate Director of Product Development, told us that at least initially, you may see VoLTE voice and videocalling available on Android smartphones, but there's no reason that the same apps couldn't be developed for other platforms. The call quality was on par with some of the high-bandwidth VoIP calls we've encountered, and the videocalling was particularly impressive. The resolution was tremendous, and there was essentially no lag whatsoever. Of course, this all happened over a locked, modular LTE network, so results will almost certainly vary out in the real world; regardless, it's a beautiful start, and it certainly makes the wait to 2012 that much more difficult. Hop on past the break for a demonstration as well as a lengthy explanation of the technology, where it's going, and when it'll be implemented.

Gallery: Verizon VoLTE voice and video call demo at MWC 2011 (video)

Continue reading Verizon VoLTE voice and video call demo at MWC 2011 (video)

Verizon VoLTE voice and video call demo at MWC 2011 (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 15 Feb 2011 11:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>4gandroidcallingcommunicationdemogooglegoogle androidGoogleAndroidhands-onlgltemcw 2011Mcw2011mwcrevolutionverizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessvideovideo callvideo callingvideo chatvideo chattingVideoCallVideoCallingVideoChatVideoChattingvoice over lteVoiceOverLtevoipvoLTETue, 15 Feb 2011 11:02:00 EST<![CDATA[Android-powered LG Revolution caught streaming Netflix at MWC (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/15/android-powered-lg-revolution-caught-streaming-netflix-at-mwc-v/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/15/android-powered-lg-revolution-caught-streaming-netflix-at-mwc-v/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/15/android-powered-lg-revolution-caught-streaming-netflix-at-mwc-v/#comments Well, well -- what have we here? That up above is LG's Revolution, a Snapdragon-powered Android superphone. What's inside is no normal Snapdragon, though. It's actually a newfangled chip that isn't shipping to consumers just yet, which includes DRM libraries at a hardware level that serve to satisfy paranoid movie execs. The good news is that Qualcomm has actually whipped up a solution that'll finally bring Watch Instantly to Android; the bad news is that existing smartphones -- even existing Snapdragon devices -- will not be able to utilize the app. Without new hardware, the Android version of the Netflix app simply won't function, and no one at Qualcomm was willing to tell us when these Netflix-friendly Snapdragon chips would begin to ship out.

Whenever that fateful day arrives, though, Snapdragon devices with HDMI sockets will be able to beam that content right to their HDTV -- the company's hardware is HDCP-approved, so there's no sweat when it comes to watching content on the big screen. On-site representatives made clear that both the phone and the app were for demonstration purposes only, but we'd be shocked if LG's handset shipped without this compatibility. The demo we saw was smooth as butter, and the app itself looked glorious on the Revolution's 4.3-inch touchscreen. See for yourself in the video just past the break.

Gallery: LG Revolution streams Netflix at MWC 2011

Continue reading Android-powered LG Revolution caught streaming Netflix at MWC (video)

Android-powered LG Revolution caught streaming Netflix at MWC (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 15 Feb 2011 07:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: LG Revolution and Verizon inductive charger at MWC 2011

Continue reading LG Revolution gets Fulton inductive charging back, HTC and Samsung handsets joining the party soon

LG Revolution gets Fulton inductive charging back, HTC and Samsung handsets joining the party soon originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 14 Feb 2011 15:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>accessorychargerchargingfultonfulton innovationFultonInnovationhands-onhtchtc thunderboltHtcThunderboltinductiveinductive chargingInductiveCharginglglg revolutionLG WCP-700LgRevolutionLgWcp-700mwcmwc 2011Mwc2011peripheralqirevolutionsamsungtexas instrumentsTexasInstrumentsthunderboltverizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessvzwWCP-700wirelesswireless chargerwireless chargingwireless charging padWirelessChargerWirelessChargingWirelessChargingPadwpcMon, 14 Feb 2011 15:11:00 EST<![CDATA[Verizon successfully completes first VoLTE call on commercial network in the world, plans 2012 availability]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/09/verizon-successfully-completes-first-volte-call-in-the-world-pl/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/09/verizon-successfully-completes-first-volte-call-in-the-world-pl/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/09/verizon-successfully-completes-first-volte-call-in-the-world-pl/#comments Verizon has just announced that it has completed the first voice over LTE (VoLTE) call on a commercial network anywhere in the world today, a 33-second dialogue between employees on LG Revolutions in the company's headquarters in Basking Ridge, New Jersey, following it up with a number of other calls where staffers were able to talk and use data services simultaneously -- thanks in no small part to the fact that LTE treats voice just as it treats any other type of data. We'd initially gotten the impression yesterday that Verizon would be starting to roll out voice over LTE (VoLTE) with the Revolution in mid-2011, but the company's press release today is saying that they'll be working to "enhance" the VoLTE experience in 2011 with commercially availability now expected next year. High-fidelity calls are expected to be part of that experience, so it'll be harder than ever to hold a call when you've got a bad cold. Remember the throat lozenges, alright? Follow the break for the full press release.

Continue reading Verizon successfully completes first VoLTE call on commercial network in the world, plans 2012 availability

Verizon successfully completes first VoLTE call on commercial network in the world, plans 2012 availability originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 09 Feb 2011 18:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>4glglterevolutionverizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessvoicevoice over lteVoiceOverLtevoltevzwWed, 09 Feb 2011 18:18:00 EST<![CDATA[Verizon's LG Revolution to support voice over LTE mid-year]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/08/verizons-lg-revolution-to-support-voice-over-lte-mid-year/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/08/verizons-lg-revolution-to-support-voice-over-lte-mid-year/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/08/verizons-lg-revolution-to-support-voice-over-lte-mid-year/#comments Verizon (like most operators) has thus far been coy about its plans for rolling out voice calling services on its LTE network, in part because voice isn't a core service of LTE -- everything is simply treated as data, which means carriers have needed to mull their options and decide how (and when) to add voice into the mix. We'd gotten the vague impression from Verizon's LTE launch event late last year that 4G voice wasn't in the company's 2011 plans, but it turns out that's not true: they've now come out to say that the LG Revolution -- announced at CES last month -- will be Verizon's first VoLTE device when it launches mid-year. Naturally, it'll fall back to CDMA voice when you're out of LTE range, but the move will represent the carrier's first baby step into the 4G voice realm; it'll offer higher sound quality than you're used to with traditional cellular and landline calls (akin to HD Voice, we imagine) which will be one of its selling points when it launches. Every indication is that this will be a glacially slow transition -- it'll take years for handsets to support the standard on a wide scale and LTE footprints to expand nationally, never mind inter-carrier call compatibility -- but it's a big move nonetheless. Look for more news on this at MWC next week.

[Thanks, Ravi]

Verizon's LG Revolution to support voice over LTE mid-year originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 08 Feb 2011 13:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading 4G at CES 2011: AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile make big moves

4G at CES 2011: AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile make big moves originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 10 Jan 2011 15:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: LG's CES 2011 booth tour

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LG's CES 2011 booth tour originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 09 Jan 2011 18:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: LG Revolution hands-on

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LG Revolution hands-on (update: video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 06 Jan 2011 17:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>4gandroidcesces 2011ces2011hands-onlglg revolutionLgRevolutionlterevolutionverizonThu, 06 Jan 2011 17:12:00 EST<![CDATA[HTC Thunderbolt and LG Revolution official on Verizon (updated)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/06/htc-thunderbolt-and-lg-revolution-show-up-on-verizon-site/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/06/htc-thunderbolt-and-lg-revolution-show-up-on-verizon-site/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/06/htc-thunderbolt-and-lg-revolution-show-up-on-verizon-site/#comments Would you look at that. Verizon's ongoing press conference has been accompanied by the appearance of two 4.3-inch LTE handsets coming to the network. Both HTC's Thunderbolt and LG's Revolution were pretty well known in advance, but hey, now we have big luscious high-res pictures to gawk at. The Revolution will come with Android 2.2 preloaded while the Thunderbolt has Skype video calling integrated right into HTC Sense. The latter device also boasts a Super LCD display, 8 megapixel camera with HD video recording, DLNA, Dolby Surround Sound, and the honor of being a Verizon exclusive in the US. Now that the devices have been made official, we also know that the Revolution can stream, play and record HD video, perform video chat with a front-facing camera, and share its 4G connection with up to eight devices through its built-in hotspot functionality. Jump past the break for the full announcement.

Update: Hop on past the break for the Thunderbolt specs, courtesy of our friend Peyton (and HTC).

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HTC Thunderbolt and LG Revolution official on Verizon (updated) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 06 Jan 2011 16:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: LG Optimus Black and LTE-equipped Revolution coming to CES

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LG Optimus Black and LTE-equipped Revolution coming to CES originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 04 Jan 2011 18:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Microsoft launches two fresh Xbox Live titles for Windows Phone 7 originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 29 Dec 2010 18:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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"Apple is like a mutant virus, escaping from the traditional structure of the PC industry, but the industry will still eventually build up immunity, thus further blocking this trend, and we believe the size of the non-Apple camp will exceed Apple's, because this is how the industry normally evolves."
Assuming the second half of Shih's quote refers to the tablet market share, this certainly echoes the words of his good friend JT Wang. That said, this is also the man who's boldly predicted that all American PC brands will be gone within 20 years, but there's no promise that Apple won't be kicking out a few more revolutions in the coming years. Anyway, doesn't Acer have more to worry about for the mean time?

CE-Oh no he didn't!: Acer founder characterizes Apple as a mutant virus originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 09 Sep 2010 10:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Windows Phone 7 ad promises 'the revolution is coming' (video)

Windows Phone 7 ad promises 'the revolution is coming' (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 06 Sep 2010 10:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Nintendo Wiimote RVL-036 mysteriously clears the FCC

Nintendo Wiimote RVL-036 mysteriously clears the FCC originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 20 May 2010 07:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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QED's cabling is better known over in Britain, but Lenbrook America is hoping to get the strands into American homes. The cable is said to be a fusion of the company's high-end Genesis and X-Tube technologies, essentially pushing top-tier cable philosophies into a "mid-priced" product. The cable itself relies on a "figure 8" configuration and packs ten 99.999% oxygen-free, silver-plated cores, and while exact figures aren't disclosed, we're told that it's priced between the Genesis Silver Spiral and X-Tube. Which probably means "between expensive and outrageous."

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QED's Revelation speaker cable is probably really expensive originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 04 Jan 2009 05:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Just like gasoline-powered automobiles, the Li-ion-powered DAP is a fading gem. Okay, so maybe that's grossly inaccurate, but at least it gives us a warm fuzzy feeling to think that Trevor Baylis' Eco Media Player Revolution has a sizable budding fan base. The follow-up to the smashing Ecodigital wind-up PMP takes on a glossy black motif and features 4GB of built-in storage space, an SD card slot for capacity expansion, an FM tuner and support for a whole litany of audio / video formats. Best of all, you can connect your dead mobile to this thing, give it a few cranks, and boom -- your cellie now has enough juice to make one very urgent call for more lunch money. Sure justifies the £129.99 ($241) asking price, huh?

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Eco Media Revolution keeps the wind-up PMP alive originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 24 Sep 2008 10:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We're used to waiting for speakers to establish themselves before "signature" editions are issued, but Tannoy has skipped that convention by bringing out both its Revolution and Revolution Signature lines out at the same time. Both make use of the Dual Concentric point source drivers and rigid cabinetry the British firm is known for, but spring for the Signature upgrade and you'll also get treated to curved cabinets and a WideBand tweeter that extends out to 54kHz. In either lineup, you'll find DC4-named stand-mounted, floorstanding and LCR models that have a 0.75-inch tweeter and 4-inch mid/bass drivers; the Signature line also adds in DC6 models with 1-inch tweeters and (you guessed it) 6-inch mid/bass drivers. It's all available now, but this is Tannoy, so don't expect any bargain pricing.

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Tannoy intros Revolution, Revolution Signature speaker lines originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 12 Sep 2008 19:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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