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We here at Engadget tend to spend a lot of way too much time poring over the latest FCC filings, be it on the net or directly on the ol' Federal Communications Commission's site. Since we couldn't possibly (want to) cover all the stuff that goes down there individually, we've gathered up an exhaustive listing of every phone and / or tablet getting the stamp of approval over the last week. Enjoy!

Continue reading FCC Fridays: February 10, 2012

FCC Fridays: February 10, 2012 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>acro hdAcroHdblublu charlestonblu productsBluCharlestonBluProductscellonfccfcc fridaysFccFridaysfffridaysgalaxy popgalaxy smart playerGalaxyPopGalaxySmartPlayerhtchtc radarHtcRadarkddilglteminipostnokianokia rm 833NokiaRm833novatelnovatel wirelessNovatelWirelessntt docomoNttDocomopcdregulationrm833samsungsharpsonysony ericssonsony xperiaSonyEricssonSonyXperiaverizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessvzwxperiaxperia acro hdXperiaAcroHdzteFri, 10 Feb 2012 19:45:00 EST<![CDATA[2012 HDTV pricing leaks out for Panasonic, Sony, Sharp and Samsung]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/09/2012-hdtv-pricing-leaks-out-for-panasonic-sony-sharp-and-samsu/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/09/2012-hdtv-pricing-leaks-out-for-panasonic-sony-sharp-and-samsu/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/09/2012-hdtv-pricing-leaks-out-for-panasonic-sony-sharp-and-samsu/#comments The madness of CES 2012 is long over and now that we've seen all of the new HDTVs, it's time to find out when they're actually going on sale, and for how much. HDGuru has just dug up advertised pricing for some of the new models from Sony (BX, EX and HX lines) and Sharp (640, 745, 844, 847 and 945), while US pricing and ship dates for Panasonic's new plasmas have been revealed by Value Electronics. For Samsung, some of the new HDTVs have already showed up for preorders at retailers like Vanns, including the top of the line 75-inch ES8000 priced at $7,999, while a more reasonably sized 46-inch model is $2,699. Sony's prices range from $399 for the KDL-32BX320 to $2299 for the KDL-55HX750, while Sharp's range from LC-46-L540U for $1,099 to the LC-80LE844U for $6,499. Most of the ship dates are still TBA, although Panasonic is planning to unleash the ST50 later this month, followed by the UT50 and GT50, then the top of the line VT50 in May. While we wait for official announcements, you can hit the source links below for more details, and let us know if you've seen any other 2012 model information peeking out early.

2012 HDTV pricing leaks out for Panasonic, Sony, Sharp and Samsung originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>20123d3d tv3dtves8000Financegt50hdpostcrosshdtvkdl-55hx750LC-46-L540ULC-80LE844UlcdledpanasonicPanasonic CorporationplasmaquattronsamsungSci/Techsharpsonyst50UN46ES8000un75es8000ut50vt50Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:58:00 EST<![CDATA[Panasonic 2012 Q3: $9 billion loss, Sanyo writedowns, restructuring]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/03/panasonic-q3-2012/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/03/panasonic-q3-2012/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/03/panasonic-q3-2012/#comments Panasonic's released its 2012 quarterly report (its financial year runs from summer to summer) and concedes it's been as bad for them as it was for Sony and Sharp. It's blaming the Japanese Earthquake for damaging its supply chain, a strong yen for keeping prices high, plus having to write-down the costs for its acquisition of Sanyo. The company's promising to restructure (in the face of stern competition from Samsung and LG) to become a "green innovation" business as well as to streamline its operating costs. It's predicting a quarterly loss of $9.2 billion as it takes the hit for this turmoil, and it doesn't look like things will improve with an anticipated further loss of another $2 billion at the end of the (financial) year.

Continue reading Panasonic 2012 Q3: $9 billion loss, Sanyo writedowns, restructuring

Panasonic 2012 Q3: $9 billion loss, Sanyo writedowns, restructuring originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>BusinessFinancialshdpostcrossPanasonicQ3 2012Q32012QuarterQuarterly ReportQuarterlyReportSanyoSharpSonyTVFri, 03 Feb 2012 05:54:00 EST<![CDATA[Sharp struggles with TV competition, Q3 2011 results reveal 86 percent drop in profit]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/01/sharp-struggles-with-tv-competition-q3-2011-results-reveal-86-p/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/01/sharp-struggles-with-tv-competition-q3-2011-results-reveal-86-p/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/01/sharp-struggles-with-tv-competition-q3-2011-results-reveal-86-p/#comments It's pretty tough out there for TV manufacturers. Sharp's reporting its financial results for April-December last year, announcing a profit of 9.14 billion yen ($120 million), a drop of 57.37 billion yen since the same period in 2010. Despite announcing a whole gang of new displays for the year, Sharp has cut its profit forecast correspondingly, down to zero for March 2012. According to Reuters, the company was expected to post healthier results, having recently finished a new manufacturing plant and apparently strong demand for its high-end AQUOS TVs, although it's perhaps not strong enough.

Sharp struggles with TV competition, Q3 2011 results reveal 86 percent drop in profit originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>financialfinancialshdpostcrossJapanprofitq3 2011Q32011sharpTVWed, 01 Feb 2012 07:22:00 EST<![CDATA[Sharp to cut LCD production in Osaka plant by half]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/01/sharp-to-cut-lcd-production-in-osaka-plant-by-half/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/01/sharp-to-cut-lcd-production-in-osaka-plant-by-half/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/01/sharp-to-cut-lcd-production-in-osaka-plant-by-half/#comments Sharp to cut LCD production in Osaka plant by halfRemember that brand-spanking new production facility in Sakai City, Osaka that Sharp just christened a few years back? Japan's Nikkei business daily reports that Sharp will be cutting output at that factory by a whopping half for a month or maybe longer -- its second major reduction in a year. The Sakai factory typically makes 1.3 million 40-inch panels per month but was running at 80-90 percent capacity after being idled in April. Sharp continues to be impacted by the same cutthroat competition in the LCD market that has affected Japanese rivals like Hitachi and Sony as the high yen continues to push up pricing for domestically produced goods while dragging down overseas revenues. Sharp, which recently announced its 2012 lineup, is now thinking about reconfiguring the plant to make panels with higher resolutions and other features during the slowdown.

Sharp to cut LCD production in Osaka plant by half originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 01 Feb 2012 02:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We here at Engadget tend to spend a lot of way too much time poring over the latest FCC filings, be it on the net or directly on the ol' Federal Communications Commission's site. Since we couldn't possibly (want to) cover all the stuff that goes down there, we've gathered up an exhaustive listing of every phone and / or tablet getting the stamp of approval over the last week. Enjoy!

Continue reading FCC Fridays: January 27, 2012

FCC Fridays: January 27, 2012 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We here at Engadget tend to spend a lot of way too much time poring over the latest FCC filings, be it on the net or directly on the ol' Federal Communications Commission's site. Since we couldn't possibly (want to) cover all the stuff that goes down there, we've gathered up an exhaustive listing of every phone and / or tablet getting the stamp of approval over the last week. Enjoy!

Continue reading FCC Fridays: January 20, 2012

FCC Fridays: January 20, 2012 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 20 Jan 2012 23:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>alcatelalcatel onetouchAlcatelOnetouchattATT galaxy noteAttGalaxyNotebluduraplusemporia telecomEmporiaTelecomgalaxy notegalaxy s iiGalaxyNoteGalaxySIihuaweiinfomarkkyocerakyocera duraplusKyoceraDurapluslglg connect 4glg ls696lg vs840LgConnect4gLgLs696LgVs840ls696minipostMotorolamotorola defyMotorolaDefyNEConetouchsamsung galaxy notesamsung i717SamsungGalaxyNoteSamsungI717sharpsprintus cellularUsCellularFri, 20 Jan 2012 23:24:00 EST<![CDATA[Sharp 8K Super Hi-Vision LCD, 4K TV and Freestyle wireless LCD HDTV hands-on]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/11/sharp-8k-super-hi-vision-lcd-4k-tv-and-freestyle-wireless-lcd-h/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/11/sharp-8k-super-hi-vision-lcd-4k-tv-and-freestyle-wireless-lcd-h/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/11/sharp-8k-super-hi-vision-lcd-4k-tv-and-freestyle-wireless-lcd-h/#comments We got a hint of Sharp's plans during its CES 2012 press conference two days ago, but really nothing can prepare you for the sight of the company's 7,680x4,320 resolution 85-inch Super Hi-Vision 8K LCD. No matter how close we got, we still couldn't see the pixels, and the video reels being demonstrated showed an almost unimaginable level of detail. The worst part of it was, seeing that first almost ruined the experience of checking out the ICC 4K demo at the other end of the booth. We can say this -- after seeing Super Hi-Vision there's really no going back. Make an appointment to see those 33MP broadcasts from the London Olympics now. Also a concept, but packed in a more conventional design, were Sharp's Aquos Freestyle LCDs. These featherweight flat-screens were also featured in the press conference, and pack wireless HD streaming inside capable of extending up to 98 feet. The 20-incher in the video above even has a battery good enough for two hours of completely wireless 1080p viewing. While Sharp called them concepts, the displays seemed incredibly polished, so check them out in the gallery below because you may see them on shelves someday.

Gallery: Sharp LCD concepts

Sharp 8K Super Hi-Vision LCD, 4K TV and Freestyle wireless LCD HDTV hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Sharp interactive displays

Continue reading Sharp unveils an 80-inch touchscreen for the boardroom

Sharp unveils an 80-inch touchscreen for the boardroom originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 09 Jan 2012 13:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>AQUOSCESCES 2012Ces2012Gen-10GoToMettinghdpostcrossPN-L802BPN-L802B-PKGSharpSkypetouchscreenWebExMon, 09 Jan 2012 13:28:00 EST<![CDATA[Sharp to deliver first 80-inch Quattron 3DTV, 20 more new HDTVs]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/sharp-to-deliver-first-80-inch-quattron-3dtv-20-more-new-hdtvs/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/sharp-to-deliver-first-80-inch-quattron-3dtv-20-more-new-hdtvs/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/sharp-to-deliver-first-80-inch-quattron-3dtv-20-more-new-hdtvs/#comments So you wanted an 80-inch TV, but you also wanted 3D? No problem, come April, as Sharp has announced plans to release the LC-80LE844U for $6,499. Another thing unlike the LC-80LE632U released late last year, the new model features the new for 2012 Quattron Pixel Plus II. The entire 2012 Sharp lineup features built-in WiFi and Sharp's SmartCentral that delivers streaming options like Netflix, Hulu, many others and an AirPlay like feature called Beamzit. The feature still missing from the 80-inch is local dimming, only available on the 60 and 70-inch 9 Series. A full breakdown and listing of all the models of each series, along with the press release, after the break.

Gallery: Sharp Aquos CES 2012


Gallery: Sharp Elite CES 2012


Gallery: Sharp Innovations CES 2012

Continue reading Sharp to deliver first 80-inch Quattron 3DTV, 20 more new HDTVs

Sharp to deliver first 80-inch Quattron 3DTV, 20 more new HDTVs originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 09 Jan 2012 13:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Sharp Blu-Ray & sound CES 2012

Continue reading Sharp adds two new Blu-ray players, soundbar and a number of compact audio solutions for 2012

Sharp adds two new Blu-ray players, soundbar and a number of compact audio solutions for 2012 originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 09 Jan 2012 13:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The CES press conferences are in full swing now and we're waiting patiently for the Sharp one to start. We expect some new additions to the Sharp lineup, but with the 80-inch released late last year, we'd be shocked if anything announced today would live up to that.

Continue reading Live from Sharp's CES 2012 press event!

Live from Sharp's CES 2012 press event! originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 09 Jan 2012 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>CESCES 2012Ces2012keynoteliveblogSharpMon, 09 Jan 2012 13:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Sharp's new XV-Z30000 HD DLP projector puts 3D video on the wall of your choosing]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/sharps-new-xv-z30000-hd-dlp-projector-puts-3d-video-on-the-wall/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/sharps-new-xv-z30000-hd-dlp-projector-puts-3d-video-on-the-wall/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/sharps-new-xv-z30000-hd-dlp-projector-puts-3d-video-on-the-wall/#commentsSharp's putting out a plethora of new devices at CES, and among them is an addition to its existing 3D DLP projectors called the XV-Z30000. It's a 1600-lumen 3D projector that throws a 1080p image on whichever wall you point it at, and keeps the quality up thanks to a 50,000:1 contrast ratio. Connectivity comes courtesy of dual HDMI inputs and its got home automation control compatibility from all the big players along with LAN control as well. The XV-Z30000 comes with two sets of 3D glasses, and will be available for $5,000 in March 2012.

Gallery: Sharp XV-Z30000 HD DLP Projector

Sharp's new XV-Z30000 HD DLP projector puts 3D video on the wall of your choosing originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 09 Jan 2012 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dcesces 2012Ces2012dlphdpostcrosshome theaterHomeTheaterprojectorsharpxv-z30000Mon, 09 Jan 2012 13:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Samsung, Sharp, Hitachi and others settle LCD panel price fixing consumer class action for $539 million]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/27/samsung-sharp-hitachi-and-others-settle-lcd-panel-price-fixing/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/27/samsung-sharp-hitachi-and-others-settle-lcd-panel-price-fixing/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/27/samsung-sharp-hitachi-and-others-settle-lcd-panel-price-fixing/#comments 'Tis the season for settling antitrust lawsuits, folks. Earlier this month, Sharp, Samsung, Hitachi and other LCD panel producers settled out their price fixing lawsuit with direct purchasers (read: TV and computer monitor manufacturers) for $388 million. So the story goes, the companies colluded to assure higher prices on LCDs sold between 1999 and 2006. Now, those same seven companies have settled up with indirect LCD purchasers -- aka the folks buying TVs and PCs -- to the tune of $539 million. Samsung, Sharp and Chimei are dishing out the lion's share of settlement dollars at $240 million, $115 million and $110 million, respectively, with the other companies kicking in between $2.8 and $39 million for their (allegedly) anti-competitive ways. Of course, the settlement isn't final until it receives the court's blessing, but you can see what the judge will likely be rubber-stamping at the source below.

Samsung, Sharp, Hitachi and others settle LCD panel price fixing consumer class action for $539 million originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 27 Dec 2011 15:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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KDDI's latest team-up with Sharp appears to be haunted by the ghosts of mobile past, present and future. The AQUOS IS14SH sends us spinning back to the 90's with a slide-out numerical keypad that hopes to appeal to those T9 typists who have honed the craft to a fine art. More future-facing customers may be sold on the combination of Android Gingerbread, Three Seg TV tuner, NFC wallet and eight-megapixel camera. The phone is available now in black, white and pink, though none, sadly, will land with Sharp's recently unveiled optical image stabilizer.

Sharp AQUOS IS14SH presses hold on the death of the phone keypad originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 21 Dec 2011 10:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We here at Engadget tend to spend a lot of way too much time poring over the latest FCC filings, be it on the net or directly on the ol' Federal Communications Commission's site. Since we couldn't possibly (want to) cover all the stuff that goes down there, we've gathered up an exhaustive listing of every phone and / or tablet getting the stamp of approval over the last week. Enjoy!

Continue reading FCC Fridays: December 16, 2011

FCC Fridays: December 16, 2011 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 16 Dec 2011 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sharp Corporation claims they may top 1 million big-screen televisions (60 inches or above) sold in North America alone by March of next year, and expects growth the next fiscal year. With a stronger hold on the Japanese market then its competitors, the company is expanding overseas to bolster competition and avoid Asia's current market forecast -- a projected $6 billion decline in LCD sales by 2015. According to Kozo Takahashi, head of the American operations division, big-screen purchases in the United States are set to triple this upcoming year despite a declining trend in the North American market. While audio visual equipment accounts for more than half of Sharp's revenue, the company sees the need to market its other products more aggressively in the Americas to remain globally competitive.

Sharp nearing 1 million big-screen TV sales in North America, expanding global market originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 09 Dec 2011 22:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>AmericaAmericasAsiaaudioaudio visualAudioVisualbig screenbig screen tvbig screen TVsbig-screenbig-screen tvsBig-screenTvBig-screenTvsBigScreenBigScreenTvBigScreenTvsentertainmenthdpostminiJapankozo takahashiKozoTakahashiLCDNorth AmericaNorthAmericasharpsharp corpSharpCorptelevisiontelevisionstvtvsU.SUnited StatesUnitedStatesvisualFri, 09 Dec 2011 22:26:00 EST<![CDATA[Sharp, Samsung and other LCD makers agree to pay $388 million in price fixing case]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/07/sharp-samsung-and-other-lcd-makers-agree-to-pay-388-million-in/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/07/sharp-samsung-and-other-lcd-makers-agree-to-pay-388-million-in/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/07/sharp-samsung-and-other-lcd-makers-agree-to-pay-388-million-in/#commentsThe companies still aren't admitting to any wrongdoing, but Sharp, Samsung, Chimei Innolux, LG and four other LCD manufacturers have now reached a settlement in a price fixing case that began back in 2007 with a class action lawsuit. That suit specifically covers LCD panels sold between 1999 and 2006, which the companies are alleged to have driven the price up on, in turn driving up the prices on products that use them. The group has agreed to pay a total of $388 to settle the claims, with Sharp shelling out the largest single amount at $105 million -- Samsung is next at $82.7 million, followed by Taiwan's largest display-maker, Chimei Innolux, at $78 million, and LG at $70 million. As Bloomberg notes, this follows a criminal price fixing case a couple of years back, in which LG and Sharp were forced to pay $585 million in fines.

Sharp, Samsung and other LCD makers agree to pay $388 million in price fixing case originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 07 Dec 2011 13:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Chimei InnoluxChimeiInnoluxclass actionClassActionhdpostcrosslawsuitlgprice fixingprice-fixingPriceFixingsamsungsettlementsharpWed, 07 Dec 2011 13:32:00 EST<![CDATA[Sharp AQUOS SH-01D's optical image stabilizer hands-on (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/07/sharp-aquos-sh-01ds-optical-image-stabilizer-hands-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/07/sharp-aquos-sh-01ds-optical-image-stabilizer-hands-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/07/sharp-aquos-sh-01ds-optical-image-stabilizer-hands-on-video/#comments If you need further proof of how the Japanese keep the best to themselves, then here's yet another fine example to fuel your jealousy. Sharp's recently launched AQUOS SH-01D is one of the few -- if not the first -- Android phones that feature optical image stabilization, and this is all thanks to the company's new 12.1 megapixel, 1/3.2-inch CMOS camera module. The demo videos are plenty impressive, but naturally, we had to see for ourselves to really believe it, so playstyle.hk kindly lent us an SH-01D for a quick and dirty hands-on.

As per typical NTT DoCoMo Android phones, our SH-01D suffered from minor lags due to the heavy OS customization; but leaving that aside we dug its 4.5-inch 1,280 x 720 ASV display and its overall build quality. We then quickly moved on to the camera: while image stabilization is available for both photo and video modes, don't expect it to fully compensate your shakiness -- you'll see below that we ended up with a few slightly blurry stills at night, which isn't surprising; but regardless, we got plenty of vibrant colors in most cases.

The stabilization is more noticeable in video mode, and it's definitely more effective than the Droid RAZR's implementation -- we got some sample clips after the break for your viewing pleasure. There's no telling when other phones will get this technology, but if you want a taste of the future then you can grab an SH-01D from playstyle.hk for HK$5,500 or about US$708.

Gallery: Sharp AQUOS SH-01D hands-on


Gallery: Sharp AQUOS SH-01D sample shots

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Sharp AQUOS SH-01D's optical image stabilizer hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 07 Dec 2011 13:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidaquosaquos sh-01dAquosSh-01dcellphonedocomofeaturedfeatureshands-onjapanmobile phoneMobilePhonemobilepostcrossmobilepostminintt domocoNttDomocophonesh-01dsharpsmartphonevideoWed, 07 Dec 2011 13:09:00 EST<![CDATA[Sharp's slim 12.1 megapixel CMOS sensor to further trim smartphone silhouettes (updated)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/01/sharps-slim-12-1-megapixel-cmos-sensor-to-further-trim-smartpho/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/01/sharps-slim-12-1-megapixel-cmos-sensor-to-further-trim-smartpho/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/01/sharps-slim-12-1-megapixel-cmos-sensor-to-further-trim-smartpho/#comments Mobile waistbands are about to get tighter. Sharp's taking that whole thin is in thing to the extreme with its just outed 12.1 megapixel, 1/3.2-inch CMOS camera module. Measuring in at 5.47 millimeters thick, this component's set to ship out to manufacturers for ¥12,000 apiece (about $154) starting tomorrow and is, apparently, the result of overwhelming demand for anorexic handsets -- we're looking at you, dear readers. Okay, not really. The company actually claims its "proprietary high-density packaging technology" (jargon, much?) is responsible for this slimmed-down image sensor that's capable of full 1080p HD capture. So, does this coming wave of starved form factors mean we can expect less bloatware? Let's all hard wink at the carriers together.

Update: It turns out that the Sharp AQUOS SH-01D already utilizes this awesome sensor, and you can see its optical image stabilization in action after the break -- it's super impressive!

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>12.1 megapixel12.1MegapixelCMOScmos sensorCmosSensorform factorFormFactormobilepostcrossSharpsmartphonesmartphonesthinvideoThu, 01 Dec 2011 15:39:00 EST<![CDATA[Engadget's holiday gift guide 2011: HDTV and home theater]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/29/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-2011-hdtv-and-home-theater/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/29/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-2011-hdtv-and-home-theater/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/29/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-2011-hdtv-and-home-theater/#commentsWelcome to the Engadget Holiday Gift Guide! We're well aware of the heartbreaking difficulties surrounding the seasonal shopping experience, so we're here to help you sort out this year's tech treasures. Below is today's bevy of curated picks, and you can head back to the Gift Guide hub to see the rest of the product guides as they're added throughout the holiday season.
For a crowd-pleasing holiday gift, it's hard to do better than a TV (or something that plays on or plugs into a TV), so naturally we're here to help you out once again. Of course, this is an ever-changing industry segment, but we've got you covered -- regardless of whether you need a flat panel or a projector. If you're out shopping for someone that has (or wants to) cut the cable, or someone that has every channel, there's something for you. Of course, we'd also recommend keeping a close eye on the tablet and gaming categories too, but companies like Roku, Samsung and Ceton are making sure you have all kinds of options dedicated purely to video. Give them a look after the break.

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Engadget's holiday gift guide 2011: HDTV and home theater originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 29 Nov 2011 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Not content with brandishing a medley of LTE-packed smartphones this season, Japanese carrier NTT DoCoMo has confirmed a December release for Sharp's AQUOS SH-01D. While it lacks any 4G chops, the Android phone is cocooned in waterproof protection and packs a 12.1 megapixel camera on the back. An OMAP 4430 1GHz dual-core processor runs Gingerbread on the 3D-capable 1280 x 720 ASV display -- all crammed inside a waifish 9.7mm frame. Despite a recent visit to the FCC, there's no word on whether the water-defiant device will brave the Pacific ocean to arrive on these shores. However, any ex-patriots gasping for the SH-10D's potent screen will be able to grab one on December 2 and can unravel more specification mysteries in the Google-translated press release below.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3DAndroidAndroid 2.3android gingerbreadAndroid2.3AndroidGingerbreadAQUOSAquos SH-01DAquosSh-01dDoCoModual-coregingerbreadglasses-free 3dGlasses-free3djapanmobilepostminiNTT DoCoMoNttDocomoSH-01DsharpsmartphonesmartphoneswaterproofMon, 28 Nov 2011 12:51:00 EST<![CDATA[Sharp's splashproof Aquos SH-01D arrives at the FCC's door, won't shut up about its 12.1 MP camera]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/11/sharps-splashproof-aquos-sh-01d-arrives-at-the-fccs-door-won/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/11/sharps-splashproof-aquos-sh-01d-arrives-at-the-fccs-door-won/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/11/sharps-splashproof-aquos-sh-01d-arrives-at-the-fccs-door-won/#comments

Japan has typically had exclusive access to Sharp's skinny and big-screened smartphone series, but that could soon change. Details of the Aquos SH-01D have now appeared in the FCC's bulging mail box, a phone packing a dual-core 1GHz processor and a glasses-free 3D 4.5-inch screen. Add in water resistance and a whopping 12.1 megapixel camera, and you can see why it's piqued our interest. The phone is already booked to make an appearance in Japanese NTT DoCoMo stores later this month in blue, white and black options. Of course, despite Sharp's application for an FCC nod of approval, the company may have no intentions of selling it on US soil. We'll keep our phone-hungry fingers crossed that it gets okayed for overseas travel.

Sharp's splashproof Aquos SH-01D arrives at the FCC's door, won't shut up about its 12.1 MP camera originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 11 Nov 2011 13:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We here at Engadget Mobile tend to spend a lot of way too much time poring over the latest FCC filings, be it on the net or directly on the ol' Federal Communications Commission's site. Since we couldn't possibly (want to) cover all the stuff that goes down there, we've gathered up all the raw info you may want (but probably don't need). Enjoy!

Phones

Fujitsu FJI12
LG C800G
Research in Motion REC70UW
Research in Motion RED70UW
Research in Motion RDZ20CW
Samsung Galaxy S II LTE SC-03D (NTT DoCoMo, Dark Gray)
Samsung Galaxy S II LTE SC-04D (NTT DoCoMo, Titan Silver)
Samsung Galaxy W (GT-I8150T)
Samsung Galaxy XCover (GT-S5690)
Samsung GT-S5369
Sharp 102SH
Sharp SH-02D (NTT DoCoMo)
Sharp SH-03D (NTT DoCoMo)
ZTE GR221S
ZTE N762

Tablets and peripherals

Acer Iconia Tab A200
Barnes & Noble Nook Color
Huawei E303s-3 USB stick
Motorola LapDock 500
Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus (T-Mobile)
ZTE Light (V9C)

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We here at Engadget Mobile tend to spend a lot of way too much time poring over the latest FCC filings, be it on the net or directly on the ol' Federal Communications Commission's site. Since we couldn't possibly (want to) cover all the stuff that goes down there, we've gathered up all the raw info you may want (but probably don't need). Enjoy!

Phones

Read - Fujitsu F03D
Read - Motorola RAZR
Read - NEC Casio XGU3296
Read - Samsung GT-I8350
Read - Samsung GT-S5368
Read - Samsung SGH-T679M
Read - Samsung SHV-E120S
Read - Sharp 101SH
Read - Sony Ericsson SOY05 (KDDI)
Read - ZTE GS516
Read - ZTE Movistar One

Tablets and peripherals

Read - Coby Kyros MID1125
Read - Huawei MediaPad 301W
Read - Motorola wireless keyboard

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>4gcasiocobydroid razrDroidRazre120sfccfcc fridayFccFridayfujitsuhuaweihuawei mediapadHuaweiMediapadkddiltemediapadmobilepostcrossmotorolamotorola droid razrmotorola razrMotorolaDroidRazrMotorolaRazrmovistarmovistar oneMovistarOnenecnec casioNecCasiorazrsamsungsamsung e120Samsung GT-I8350Samsung GT-S5368Samsung SHV-E120Ssamsung t679SamsungE120SamsungGt-i8350SamsungGt-s5368SamsungShv-e120sSamsungT679sharpsharp 101shSharp101shsony ericssonSonyEricssont679t679mzte movistar oneZteMovistarOneFri, 21 Oct 2011 10:17:00 EST<![CDATA[Sharp, HTC and ZTE learn the NFC Forum secret handshake]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/12/sharp-htc-and-zte-learn-the-nfc-forum-secret-handshake/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/12/sharp-htc-and-zte-learn-the-nfc-forum-secret-handshake/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/12/sharp-htc-and-zte-learn-the-nfc-forum-secret-handshake/#comments The NFC Forum just scored a few high profile allies in the form of Sharp, ZTE and HTC. The handset manufacturers were among a slew of companies to join up as members, with Sharp and ZTE hitting the Associate level and HTC signing on at the Implementer level. Now let the mobile hazing begin!

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Sharp, HTC and ZTE learn the NFC Forum secret handshake originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 12 Oct 2011 19:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>htcminipostmobilepostcrossnear field communicationNearFieldCommunicationnfcnfc forumNfcForumsharpzteWed, 12 Oct 2011 19:42:00 EST<![CDATA[LightSquared teams up with Sharp to begin production of LTE phones and tablets]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/03/lightsquared-teams-up-with-sharp-to-begin-production-of-lte-phon/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/03/lightsquared-teams-up-with-sharp-to-begin-production-of-lte-phon/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/03/lightsquared-teams-up-with-sharp-to-begin-production-of-lte-phon/#commentsIrksome GPS interference issues now somewhat safely behind it, LightSquared's plowing forward into OEM waters. The LTE wholesaler has just struck up an agreement with Sharp that'll see the electronics company creating the first line of devices specifically tailored for the nascent 4G network. Of course, these smartphones and tablets won't be sold by the Falcone-backed company, and will instead make their way to its carrier partners -- like Sprint, C Spire and Best Buy. If the already inked collaboration means we'll be seeing this beastie on North American air waves, then we predict the heavily beset wireless outfit's rocky road to launch will give way to smooth sailing. Official presser after the break.

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LightSquared teams up with Sharp to begin production of LTE phones and tablets originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 03 Oct 2011 16:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>4GagreementcollaborationlightsquaredLTEmobilepostcrossphonephonesSharpsmartphonesmartphonestabletsMon, 03 Oct 2011 16:42:00 EST<![CDATA[Mobile Miscellany: week of September 26, 2011]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/01/mobile-miscellany-week-of-september-26-2011/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/01/mobile-miscellany-week-of-september-26-2011/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/01/mobile-miscellany-week-of-september-26-2011/#comments This week was packed with news on the mobile front, so it was easy to miss a few stories here and there. Here's some of the other stuff that happened in the wide world of wireless for the week of September 26, 2011:
  • Last week we heard the rumor that Sprint would be launching the BlackBerry Curve 9350 on October 2nd, and we've finally received the official confirmation. The device will be hitting stores tomorrow for $80 with a two-year contract. [PhoneArena]
  • The Motorola Photon WiMAX, referred to as the Photon 4G in the US, is now making its way to Japan as KDDI announced the launch of the device this past Monday. [Motorola]
  • Verizon Wireless launched the Pantech Jest 2 this week, which is a feature phone with a full slide-out QWERTY keyboard. [Verizon Wireless]
  • The Samsung Galaxy Y is now listed as "coming soon" on O2's website, which makes it the second carrier to announce upcoming availability in the UK. The actual date of release, however, is still unofficial. [O2]
  • Softbank (Japan) looks ready to land the ZTE Lord V882, which appears to be an Android device running on Gingerbread, and comes packed with a 1GHz CPU, 512MB of RAM, 3.8-inch LCD at WVGA resolution and a 5MP camera. [LandofDroid]
  • NTT DoCoMo and Orange have teamed up to offer the Sharp AQUOS SH80F, which features dual 8MP stereoscopic cameras and claims to be the world's first Android device capable of converting 2D content into 3D in real time. It'll first be launched in France on October 6th and will follow to other European and Asian countries shortly after. [Softpedia]
  • Maybe Microsoft Canada just assumed nobody actually reads terms and conditions, because the company outed the names of a few upcoming Windows Phones in the T&C for a developer contest: the Nokia Sabre and a duo of Samsungs named the Yukon and Wembley. The Nokia Searay was also named in the list, indicating the Sabre is a second device running on Mango. [Nokia HDBlog (translated)]
  • In preparation for its Windows Phone debut, Nokia is also rumored to be featuring a new voice navigation system with 3D maps, according to some leaked marketing materials. [WinRumors]
  • Here's a rendering of the HTC EVO Design 4G, also known as the Kingdom or Hero S. [Pocketnow]
  • Samsung may have a midrange device coming soon to AT&T's lineup as a complement to the Galaxy S II. We've already seen the I857 pass through the FCC and show up in a leaked roadmap, and now it appears to have been dubbed the Doubletime, according to uncovered Cellebrite records. [Pocketnow]
  • Also appearing in Cellebrite records are the HTC Vigor (PH98100), Motorola Droid HD (XT912), and the Samsung Nexus Prime (SCH-i515). [Droid-Life]

Mobile Miscellany: week of September 26, 2011 originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 01 Oct 2011 11:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sharp's Aquos 104SH monster phone hits Softbank next spring, colors it blue like an orange originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 30 Sep 2011 13:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1.5GHz12 megapixel12Megapixel4.5 inch4.5-inch4.5InchAndroidAquosAquos 104SHAquos104shdual coreDualCoreglobal phoneGlobalPhoneJapanSharpSharp AquosSharp Aquos 104SHSharpAquosSharpAquos104shSoftbankTI OMAP4460TiOmap4460Fri, 30 Sep 2011 13:23:00 EST<![CDATA[Sharp's Aquos Phone 102SH brings 3D 720p display, 12 megapixel CMOS sensor to Japan]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/29/sharps-aquos-phone-102sh-brings-3d-qhd-display-12-megapixel-cm/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/29/sharps-aquos-phone-102sh-brings-3d-qhd-display-12-megapixel-cm/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/29/sharps-aquos-phone-102sh-brings-3d-qhd-display-12-megapixel-cm/#comments
Just a few days after unveiling the waterproof IS13SH, Sharp has come out with yet another beastly submersible, known as the Aquos Phone 102SH. Juiced by a 1GHz TI OMAP 4430 CPU, this Gingerbread-coated handset boasts a 4.5-inch glasses-free 3D display with 720 x 1280 resolution, along with 1GB of RAM and a 32GB microSDHC card. The device also packs a 12 megapixel CMOS sensor and supports DLNA, infrared connections, e-wallet functionality and your standard 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 3.0 capabilities. No word yet on price, but Japanese carrier SoftBank will begin selling the 102SH in early December. Scurry past the break for more information in the full and translated PR.

Update: Oops, it looks we got the resolution terminologies mixed up. It's definitely 720p HD, not qHD. Apologies for the confusion.

Continue reading Sharp's Aquos Phone 102SH brings 3D 720p display, 12 megapixel CMOS sensor to Japan

Sharp's Aquos Phone 102SH brings 3D 720p display, 12 megapixel CMOS sensor to Japan originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 29 Sep 2011 09:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>102SH12 megapixel12Megapixel1ghz3D720 x 1280720X1280802.11Bgnandroidaquos phone 102SHAquosPhone102shCMOSdual coreDualCoregingerbreadglasses free 3DGlassesFree3djapanmicrosdhcmobilepostcrossqhdRAMresolutionsharpsharp aquos phonesharp aquos phone 102SHSharpAquosPhoneSharpAquosPhone102shsmartphonesoftbankti omap 4430TiOmap4430Thu, 29 Sep 2011 09:55:00 EST<![CDATA[Sharp's biggest LCD HDTVs get even bigger with a new 80-inch model]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/27/sharps-biggest-lcd-hdtvs-get-even-bigger-with-a-new-80-inch-mod/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/27/sharps-biggest-lcd-hdtvs-get-even-bigger-with-a-new-80-inch-mod/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/27/sharps-biggest-lcd-hdtvs-get-even-bigger-with-a-new-80-inch-mod/#comments When is big not big enough? Apparently when it's Sharp's "spectacularge" 70-inch AQUOS LCD HDTVs that were introduced earlier this year, and have now been surpassed by a new 80-inch model the company showed off today. The LC-80LE632U isn't an Elite branded model, but it brings all the features of its smaller brethren including full LED backlighting, 120Hz motion processing, built-in WiFi and access to services like Netflix and Vudu. All that is nice, but it's standout feature is that extra viewing area, which can be yours for $5,499 (MSRP) when it starts shipping in early October. Preorders are already popping up for sub-$5k prices, if you need a big screen and can't go the projection route (front or rear) this might be a good value -- check out the details in the press release after the break.

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Sharp's biggest LCD HDTVs get even bigger with a new 80-inch model originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 27 Sep 2011 20:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>80-inchaquosaquos advantageaquos netAquosAdvantageAquosNetbiggestfull ledFullLedhdpostminihdtvlc-80632ulcdledled backlitLedBacklitnetflixoctobersharpvuduwifiTue, 27 Sep 2011 20:41:00 EST<![CDATA[KDDI launches latest line of skinny big-screened smartphones for Japan]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/27/kddi-launches-latest-line-of-skinny-big-screened-smartphones-for/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/27/kddi-launches-latest-line-of-skinny-big-screened-smartphones-for/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/27/kddi-launches-latest-line-of-skinny-big-screened-smartphones-for/#comments In addition to the already announced Fujitsu-Toshiba Arrows Z, HTC Evo 3D and Motorola Photon, Japanese carrier KDDI has now also confirmed a trio of new handsets. There's plenty of similarities; they're all Android, all waterproof and are each packing an eight megapixel camera. Kyocera's Digno is a slimline offering available in three different colors, and puts some of Kyocera's US offerings to shame looks-wise. Sharp's AQUOS IS13SH has an IPS-rivalling ASV display, whilst the NEC's Medias BR IS11 will arrive in a choice of pink, white and blue. Sadly, there's still no sign of that mythical iPhone from KDDI. Check out the links below for all the full-fat details.

KDDI launches latest line of skinny big-screened smartphones for Japan originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 27 Sep 2011 15:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidAndroid 2.3Android GingerbreadAndroid2.3AndroidGingerbreadAQUOS IS13SHAquosIs13shARROWS Z ISW11FArrowsZIsw11fAUau by kddiAuByKddiBR IS11BrIs11DignoJapanJapanesekddiKyoceraKyocera DignoKyoceraDignoMedia BR IS11MediaBrIs11mobilemobilepostminiNEC MEDIASNEC Medias BR IS11NecMediasNecMediasBrIs11SharpSharp AQUOSsharp AQUOS IS13SHsharp aquos phoneSharpAquosSharpAquosIs13shSharpAquosPhonesmartphonesmartphoneswaterproofWaterproof phoneWaterproofPhoneTue, 27 Sep 2011 15:41:00 EST<![CDATA[Sharp to discontinue original Galapagos e-readers, 7-inch species survives]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/15/sharp-to-discontinue-original-galapagos-e-readers-7-inch-specie/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/15/sharp-to-discontinue-original-galapagos-e-readers-7-inch-specie/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/15/sharp-to-discontinue-original-galapagos-e-readers-7-inch-specie/#comments We're raising our glasses to the original Galapagos e-reader this morning, because Sharp has decided to discontinue it. Today, the manufacture announced that it will stop taking orders for its 5.5- and 10.8-inch Android tablets on September 30th, just nine months after they first launched. A company spokeswoman, however, confirmed that Sharp isn't leaving the market altogether, as it plans to continue churning out the 7-inch A01SH that launched last month. The Japan-based firm is confident that "the market for electronic books will continue to expand," but decided to terminate its older slates because they've already "fulfilled the purposes that they were designed for." Sharp declined to disclose sales figures for the doomed devices, though local media outlets are reporting that they may have been squeezed out of the Japanese market by the iPad -- a decidedly Darwinian explanation.

Sharp to discontinue original Galapagos e-readers, 7-inch species survives originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 15 Sep 2011 04:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you haven't heard of the Sharp FX Plus, you must not be the type to troll the halls of your local Walmart. The phone went on sale there a few weeks back, and a PCD rep just confirmed it'll soon venture outside Walmart's massive aisles, hitting select AT&T stores "channels" by the end of the month. We spotted it tonight as we were wandering around a New York City media event. There it was, sitting on a lone table, overshadowed by the likes of the HTC Thunderbolt and Incredible 2. Alas, the device on hand wasn't active, so we didn't get to peek the software / performance, but hit the break for some quickie impressions of just how much hardware this free phone'll get you.

Gallery: Sharp FX Plus hands-on

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Sharp FX Plus venturing beyond Walmart this month, we go hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 14 Sep 2011 22:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sharp Aquos SH8298U 3D smartphone goes under the knife, comes out in China originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 10 Sep 2011 15:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1.4ghz3DAndroidAndroid 2.3Android GingerbreadAndroid2.3AndroidGingerbreadAquosaquos phoneAquos SH8298UAquosPhoneAquosSh8298uChinagingerbreadmobilepostcrossqHDQualcomm MSM8255qualcomm snapdragonQualcommMsm8255QualcommSnapdragonSharpSharp AquosSharp Aquos SH8298USharpAquosSharpAquosSh8298usmartphonesmartphonesstereoscopic 3DStereoscopic3dSat, 10 Sep 2011 15:58:00 EST<![CDATA[LG, Sharp and Philips to build developer's kit, create Smart TV app standard]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/07/lg-sharp-and-philips-to-build-developers-kit-create-smart-tv/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/07/lg-sharp-and-philips-to-build-developers-kit-create-smart-tv/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/07/lg-sharp-and-philips-to-build-developers-kit-create-smart-tv/#comments A triumvirate of television titans -- LG, Sharp and Philips -- are joining forces to create a development kit, defining a common standard for their Smart TV apps. The power play addresses the problem of fragmentation, since developers will only need to make one version of an app for it to work across all three of the 'tubes operating systems. Based on open standards like HTML5, CE-HTML and HbbTV, developers should get their hands on a beta version by early October, with the finalized version due by the end of the year. The better question now is whether the Romanesque trio can drum up enough developer support to beat out competitors in an app-tastic coup d'etat, or if the likes of Vizio, Sony and Samsung will eventually join in. Needless to say, we'll be digging for more at CEDIA later this month.

Continue reading LG, Sharp and Philips to build developer's kit, create Smart TV app standard

LG, Sharp and Philips to build developer's kit, create Smart TV app standard originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 07 Sep 2011 09:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Phones

Read - Samsung I919
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Read - LG VS920
Read - HTC PI39100
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Read - Mobo Murano
Read - ZTE N860
Read - Motorola P56MA2 (GSM / WCDMA)
Read - Motorola T56MP1 (Sprint CDMA)
Read - Sonim XP1301
Read - Sharp SH80F

Peripherals

Read - Huawei E560S-6
Read - Plantronics M155

FCC Fridays: September 2, 2011 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 02 Sep 2011 10:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sharp's 7-inch tablet running Android 3.2? Yeah, it's taking its sweet time arriving stateside, though our friends in Japan can get the Galapagos A01SH now for a starting price of... $1 (¥100). There's more than a little fine print, of course, which states you have to sign up with an ISP to score that deal -- a curious promotion given that this is a WiFi-only slate (carriers will bundle it with a portable hotspot). Those who like their tabs no strings attached can scoop one up for ¥44,800 ($583). As for those of you mumbling something about how we need another Tegra 2-powered Android tablet like we need a hole in the head, remember that this remains one of a handful of 7-inchers running Android 3.2 -- a space currently occupied by the Acer Iconia Tab A100, ViewSonic ViewPad 7x and forthcoming Huawei MediaPad and Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7. So if you're dead-set on a 7-inch tab, like Honeycomb and are lucky enough to be wandering the streets of Nippon, have at it, folks.

Sharp Galapagos A01SH tablet goes on sale in Japan from $1, comes with a catch originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 30 Aug 2011 10:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>7 inch7-inch7InchAndroidAndroid 3.2Android 3.2 HoneycombAndroid tabletAndroid tabletsAndroid3.2Android3.2HoneycombAndroidTabletAndroidTabletsavailableavailable nowAvailableNowgalapagosGalapagos A01SHGalapagosA01shGoogleHoneycombJapanJapaneseon saleon sale nowOnSaleOnSaleNowsharpsharp galapagossharp galapagos a01shSharpGalapagosSharpGalapagosA01shtablettabletswifi onlyWifiOnlyTue, 30 Aug 2011 10:49:00 EST<![CDATA[Sharp RW-T107 Android tablet packs NFC reader, will accept payments in Japan]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/23/sharp-rw-t107-android-tablet-packs-nfc-reader-will-accept-payme/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/23/sharp-rw-t107-android-tablet-packs-nfc-reader-will-accept-payme/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/23/sharp-rw-t107-android-tablet-packs-nfc-reader-will-accept-payme/#comments Tools like Square's credit card reader and Apple's proprietary iOS retail system make mobile payments possible in the US, but they're hardly streamlined, or widespread. A new Gingerbread tablet from Sharp -- the RW-T107 -- sets out to simplify payments in Japan with its built-in NFC reader. You won't be using your own tablet to pay -- instead, retailers will utilize point of sale apps to process transactions, without a customer ever needing to swipe their credit card. RFID payment cards, like Sony's FeliCa, have been used throughout Japan for the last decade, so consumers are already familiar with the technology and ready to make payments. There's no word on what retailers will expect to pay to add Sharp's tablet to their checkout mix, but with the company set to release only 5,000 devices per month (and no plans to introduce them to the US), we're not planning to ditch our cash just yet.

Sharp RW-T107 Android tablet packs NFC reader, will accept payments in Japan originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 23 Aug 2011 01:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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