Engadget http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Nokia confirms Lumia 710, 800 to be knighted with mobile hotspot 'soon']]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/17/nokia-mobile-hotspot-coming-to-Lumia-710-800/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/17/nokia-mobile-hotspot-coming-to-Lumia-710-800/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/17/nokia-mobile-hotspot-coming-to-Lumia-710-800/#comments Nokia devering mobile hotspot to Lumia 710, 800 'soon' via Zune

If you've pored over the specs of Nokia's Lumia 710 and 800 handsets during the last few months, you've likely noticed the duo's lack of mobile hotspot functionally. Of course, the Finnish phone maker didn't completely abandoned the feature in Windows Phone, as the ability to turn your device into a portable access point will ship with its flagship Lumia 900 and the recently announced 610 at launch. Nokia admitted that the feature would be coming to the 800 months ago, and now Elop & Company have announced that the 710 is also on the shortlist. A recent Q&A post on its Connects blog explained that software updates will be "coming soon" -- by way of Zune update -- to remedy the discrepancy between the old and new. No word on what Nokia's definition of "soon" is, but you can find all the available details at the source link below.

Nokia confirms Lumia 710, 800 to be knighted with mobile hotspot 'soon' originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 17 Mar 2012 18:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>610710800900HotspotLumiaLumia 610Lumia 710Lumia 800Lumia 900Lumia610Lumia710Lumia800Lumia900mangoMicrosoftMobilemobile hotspotMobileHotspotmobilepostminiNokiaPhonetethertetheringupdateWindowsWindows Phonewindows phone 7.5WindowsPhoneWindowsPhone7.5WPwp7.5ZuneSat, 17 Mar 2012 18:01:00 EST<![CDATA[Tether for iPhone returns as an HTML5-powered subscription service (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/09/tether-for-iphone-html5-webapp/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/09/tether-for-iphone-html5-webapp/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/09/tether-for-iphone-html5-webapp/#comments We're still not sure how iTether temporarily snuck into the App Store the first time around, but the developers behind that software have returned with a new version that skirts Apple's guidelines entirely. While Tether.com has standard apps available for BlackBerry and Android users, the new approach on iOS relies on creating an ad-hoc network from a PC, and then visiting the appropriate webpage on the iPhone. Log in to the website, and the company's "patent-pending" software does the job of tying the two connections together wirelessly through the magic of HTML5, no jailbreaking or other hackery needed. The cost for the service is $30 a year, although it's currently available for the first year at $15 -- no free trials, and of course what happens to your data plan is between you and your carrier. Check out the video above for a demonstration or hit the company's website for more details.

Tether for iPhone returns as an HTML5-powered subscription service (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 09 Mar 2012 18:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The ability to use your Windows Phone as a mobile hotspot was originally an exclusive feature extended only to brand new Mango devices, but we're now beginning to see Internet Sharing pop up on the HTC HD7 and Mozart. We're seeing reports that it's showing up in various parts of the world, though we still haven't heard if this will include T-Mobile HD7 users in the US or if it still awaits final carrier approval first. Either way, it's probably worth clicking on that Zune icon to check for the update.

Update: Several people have let us know that the update is indeed making its way to T-Mobile HD7 devices.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

HTC Mozart and HD7 go back to grade school, learn how to Internet Share originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 16 Nov 2011 16:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>data tetheringDataTetheringfirmware updateFirmwareUpdatehd7htchtc hd7htc mozartHtcHd7HtcMozartinternet sharingInternetSharingmangomicrosoftmobilepostminimozarttethertetheringupdatewindows phonewindows phone 7windows phone mangoWindowsPhoneWindowsPhone7WindowsPhoneMangowp7wp7.5Wed, 16 Nov 2011 16:24:00 EST<![CDATA[Hey yo, T(ether) technology tracks rap gestures in 3D]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/20/hey-yo-t-ether-technology-tracks-rap-gestures-in-3d/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/20/hey-yo-t-ether-technology-tracks-rap-gestures-in-3d/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/20/hey-yo-t-ether-technology-tracks-rap-gestures-in-3d/#comments T(ether) is a bit like that amazing Reality Fighters game we saw on the PS Vita, except it's more tranquil and it works slightly differently. The tablet-based technology uses motion capture cameras to track users' heads and the orientation of the device itself, building a 1:1 spatial connection between real and virtual coordinates and allowing "intuitive interaction with volumetric data." As you'll see in the clip after the break, this equates to some pretty neat tricks. And, if you throw in multiple users wearing motion-tracked gloves, things get even more Eastside.

Continue reading Hey yo, T(ether) technology tracks rap gestures in 3D

Hey yo, T(ether) technology tracks rap gestures in 3D originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 20 Oct 2011 18:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ARaugmented realityAugmentedRealityglovegloveshead-trackingMITMIT Media LabsMitMediaLabsmotion capturemotion capture cameraMotionCaptureMotionCaptureCameraspatial mappingSpatialMappingtetheruser trackingUserTrackingvideovirtual realityVirtualRealityVRThu, 20 Oct 2011 18:11:00 EST<![CDATA[Sprint reportedly capping its mobile hotspot plans October 2nd]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/21/sprint-reportedly-capping-its-mobile-hotspot-plans-october-2nd/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/21/sprint-reportedly-capping-its-mobile-hotspot-plans-october-2nd/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/21/sprint-reportedly-capping-its-mobile-hotspot-plans-october-2nd/#comments
If Sprint's myriad policy changes are part of the company's strategy update, perhaps we're not looking forward to October 7th's event after all. The latest bout in a series of gut-punching cost-cutting moves is the elimination of "unlimited" in the Now Network's $30 mobile hotspot add-on; according to a leaked employee memo uncovered by SprintFeed, October 2nd is the dreadful date in which all users who have the add-on (sorry Sprintsters, there's no grandfathering) will be given a limit of 5GB, and any overage will be charged five cents per MB. It appears that only phones will be affected, leaving tableteurs safe for now. So if you're currently using the hotspot feature, enjoy the last few solid days of sweet downloading while you can.

Update: To clarify, this change will only be affecting users who have the mobile hotspot add-on; as the screenshot confirms, on-phone data use (as well as dedicated mobile broadband packages) will remain unlimited.

Sprint reportedly capping its mobile hotspot plans October 2nd originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 21 Sep 2011 18:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>5GBadjustmentsdatagrandfatheredgrandfatheringhotspotlimitedlimited dataLimitedDatamobile hotspotMobileHotspotmobilepostcrossphonespolicypolicy changePolicyChangesprinttabletstethertetheringunlimited dataUnlimitedDatausb tetherUsbTetherwifiWed, 21 Sep 2011 18:26:00 EST<![CDATA[Android app tethers handsets to Canon cams, live view fanboys rejoice (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/06/android-app-tethers-handsets-to-canon-cams-live-view-fanboys-re/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/06/android-app-tethers-handsets-to-canon-cams-live-view-fanboys-re/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/06/android-app-tethers-handsets-to-canon-cams-live-view-fanboys-re/#comments
We're living in a post-pc world, folks. High time you got with the program and junked that heavy and outmoded relic called the computer. But how does one take tethered snaps from a Canon, sans EOS Utility? Meet DSLR Controller, an Android app from Chainfire that turns your little green robot into an external live view monitor, and gives you complete control over your shooter's finer sensibilities. It lets you tweak exposure, aperture, shutter, white balance and focus with sensuous swipes of your fingertip. To make the whole shindig work, you'll need an Android device packing a USB host port and an "on-the-go" USB cable -- which lets your handset wear the pants in the phone / DSLR relationship. We should also warn you that the $8.51 application is currently still in beta and thus streams video in live view mode at a less than optimal 15fps. Those and other foibles may be remedied by the final release, but if you're looking to practice your tethering voodoo immediately, hit the source below, and watch a vid of your photographic future after the break.

Continue reading Android app tethers handsets to Canon cams, live view fanboys rejoice (video)

Android app tethers handsets to Canon cams, live view fanboys rejoice (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 06 Aug 2011 04:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Androidandroid remoteAndroidRemoteappappscameracanonCanon DSLRCanonDslrChainfiredigital cameraDigitalCameraDSLRDSLR ControllerDSLR remoteDslrControllerDslrRemoteEOSGoogleliveviewtethertethered shootingTetheredShootingtetheringUSB hostUsbHostvideoSat, 06 Aug 2011 04:43:00 EST<![CDATA[AT&T: no more unlimited data for illegal tetherers]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/04/atandt-no-more-unlimited-data-for-illegal-tetherers/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/04/atandt-no-more-unlimited-data-for-illegal-tetherers/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/04/atandt-no-more-unlimited-data-for-illegal-tetherers/#comments There's a war on unlimited data being fought as we speak, and Ma Bell is leading the main charge. Just days after AT&T announced it would begin throttling data speeds for the heaviest bandwidth hogs grandfathered into the carrier's no-limit internet service, it's also confirmed it's ready to crack the whip on illegal tethering as well. In attempt to achieve "fairness for all of [its] customers," the carrier has added a bit of force behind its March announcement, sending out notices to anyone using their jailbroken iPhones as a mobile hotspot. The gist? Cut it out or be scaled back to a tiered data plan. In a statement originally given to 9to5mac, an AT&T spokesperson said:
Earlier this year, we began sending letters, emails, and text messages to a small number of smartphone customers who use their devices for tethering but aren't on our required tethering plan. Our goal here is fairness for all of our customers. (This impacts a only small percentage of our smartphone customer base.)

The letters outline three choices:

1. Stop tethering and keep their current plan (including grandfathered unlimited plan)
2. Proactively call AT&T or visit our stores and move to the required tethering plan 3. Do nothing and we'll go ahead and add the tethering plan on their behalf - after the dated noted in their customer notification
We reached out to AT&T and confirmed that this statement is indeed true. Consider this the company's last warning -- your time to enjoy all-you-can-eat tethering is almost at an end. How soon the day of reckoning will come, however, likely depends on when you received the notification originally. And you thought you were being so sneaky...

AT&T: no more unlimited data for illegal tetherers originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 04 Aug 2011 18:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>attgrandfathered dataGrandfatheredDataillegal tetheringIllegalTetheringiphoneiphonesjailbreakjailbrokenjailbroken iphonesJailbrokenIphonesmobile hotspotMobileHotspotmywistatementtethertetheringunlimitedunlimited dataunlimited internetUnlimitedDataUnlimitedInternetThu, 04 Aug 2011 18:02:00 EST<![CDATA[Verizon speaks up, confirms usage-based data plans are coming July 7th]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/05/verizon-speaks-up-confirms-usage-based-data-plans-are-coming-ju/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/05/verizon-speaks-up-confirms-usage-based-data-plans-are-coming-ju/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/05/verizon-speaks-up-confirms-usage-based-data-plans-are-coming-ju/#comments The leaks about Verizon's usage-based plans have become so abundant that it's been nearly impossible to shake off with any amount of skepticism, but one key ingredient's been missing from the saga: official word from the carrier itself regarding the exact date and specific pricing. A mere two days before DataGate's rumored debut, Verizon's finally cleared its throat to make a statement confirming the inevitable. The unlimited smartphone data plan will predictably make a sad and sudden departure from the company's brochures -- lingering only for those grandfathered into it -- and a tiered structure will enter in its place.

There were no surprises on pricing: for smartphone data, plans start at $30 for 2GB, $50 for 5GB, and $80 for 10GB. New customers can add mobile hotspot service for an extra $20, and Big Red will throw in a couple additional gigabytes as well. Customers currently using the unlimited LTE mobile hotspot will be given the option to retain that service for another $30. We've yet to receive confirmation from our spokesperson, but will keep you updated as soon as we get word. Knowing is half the battle, though, so take action -- interested parties only have two days left.

Verizon speaks up, confirms usage-based data plans are coming July 7th originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 05 Jul 2011 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>4gannouncedconfirmeddatagategrandfatheredhotspotltemobile hotspotMobileHotspotofficialtethertetheringunlimitedunlimited dataUnlimitedDataverizonverizon dataverizon unlimited dataverizon wirelessVerizonDataVerizonUnlimitedDataVerizonWirelessvzwTue, 05 Jul 2011 14:00:00 EST<![CDATA[AT&T to enable BlackBerry Bridge support before sundown]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/01/atandt-to-enable-blackberry-bridge-support-before-sundown/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/01/atandt-to-enable-blackberry-bridge-support-before-sundown/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/01/atandt-to-enable-blackberry-bridge-support-before-sundown/#comments Most tablets function just fine on their own, but RIM's BlackBerry Playbook introduced a unique, yet restrictive interface that limits Bluetooth tethering to a similarly-branded handset. This feature, called BlackBerry Bridge, lets your tablet piggyback on a handset's 3G data connection, also enabling access to productivity apps like email and calendar, which are still otherwise unavailable on the PlayBook. Unfortunately, this option hasn't been made available for AT&T users, but that's about to change, as the feature will be added to App World today. While the Bridge suite is totally gratis, enabling the AT&T 3G data connection requires a monthly tethering plan of $45, which means anyone grandfathered into the unlimited data feature will need to decide if it's worth the jump. Bridge not sounding like your cup of tea? Don't worry -- at least you can take comfort in knowing that the days of pining for native email are numbered.

AT&T to enable BlackBerry Bridge support before sundown originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 01 Jul 2011 12:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Verizon offers unlimited LTE data plan for HTC Thunderbolt, don't expect it to stick around

Verizon offers unlimited LTE data plan for HTC Thunderbolt, don't expect it to stick around originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 15 Mar 2011 18:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>4G4G LTE4gLtedatadata plandata plansDataPlanDataPlansLTEMiFitethertetheringunlimitedunlimited dataUnlimitedDataVerizonVerizon WirelessVerizonWirelessVZWTue, 15 Mar 2011 18:15:00 EST<![CDATA[TetherGPS brings GPS navigation to Nook Color, in a manner of speaking]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/08/tethergps-brings-gps-navigation-to-nook-color-in-a-manner-of-sp/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/08/tethergps-brings-gps-navigation-to-nook-color-in-a-manner-of-sp/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/08/tethergps-brings-gps-navigation-to-nook-color-in-a-manner-of-sp/#commentsTetherGPS brings GPS navigation to Nook Color without Bluetooth The smart folks over at ComptonSoft are looking to provide a GPS receiver to your mobile device in a rather unconventional way. TetherGPS links up your Android phone's GPS to the Nook Color by means of WiFi -- either on the same network or via a WiFi tether -- because the Nook Color is lacking in the standard usable Bluetooth department. After connecting the two devices, it makes a second link by running a TGPS server on the phone and a TGPS client on the Nook. The two devices are then intertwined in a blissful, all-you-can-GPS buffet of routes and roads. For the most part, the Nook's location-aware Android applications, such as Google Maps, will draw from this connection for location data and use it as if there were a GPS receiver on board. TetherGPS is up for grabs for $2.99 on the Android Market, and there's also a free "Lite" version for those who only need GPS for five minutes at a time -- we'll assume you know who you are.

[Thanks, Red]

TetherGPS brings GPS navigation to Nook Color, in a manner of speaking originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 08 Mar 2011 20:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Lake]

Hack brings USB tethering to HTC Windows Phone 7 devices, Dell Venue Pro originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 26 Jan 2011 15:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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So, by now you've had a chance to digest the fact that Verizon's getting the iPhone, right? A standout from yesterday's news is of course the iPhone Personal Hotspot feature that those lucky red devils are being treated to. Hopefully the rest of us won't have to remain envious for to long, though -- BGR says its sources have confirmed that that feature is headed to all iPhones once iOS 4.3 lands. The word is the OS version with this shiny treat will be 8F5148B with a baseband version of 04.08.00. Of course, your carrier is likely going to have to be on board, a-la tethering support, but once that dust settles not only will you be able to tether your device, but your friends will be able to join in -- and rack up your data usage, too. So sit back, relax, and all will be revealed if and when this bridges the gap between rumor and reality.

iPhone Personal Hotspot feature headed to all iPhones in iOS 4.3? originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 12 Jan 2011 09:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appapplehotspotiosios 4.3Ios4.3iphoneiphone 4iphone personal hotspotIphone4IphonePersonalHotspotpersonal hotspotPersonalHotspotrumorrumorstetherverizonverizon iphoneVerizonIphoneWed, 12 Jan 2011 09:53:00 EST<![CDATA[T-Mobile launching data tethering / wireless hotspot plan on Nov. 3rd for $14.99?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/26/t-mobile-launching-data-tethering-wireless-hotspot-plan-on-nov/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/26/t-mobile-launching-data-tethering-wireless-hotspot-plan-on-nov/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/26/t-mobile-launching-data-tethering-wireless-hotspot-plan-on-nov/#commentsT-Mobile said it was "working to deliver" hotspot support to T-Mobile G2 users, and now we might know the reason for the delay -- an allegedly leaked document details Magenta's scheme to offer a comprehensive data tethering plan for a $14.99 monthly fee. According to the convincingly worded internal memo, the new feature will let you tether over WiFi, Bluetooth or a physical USB cable at both 3G and HSPA+ speeds, though only on a $20 or higher unlimited data plan -- so if you've got just 200MB, you'll have to spend them on the small screen. The doc also says it's subject to T-Mobile's recent throttling efforts, so don't expect to enjoy HSPA+ on your tethered tablet for long: "Customers who purchase a T-Mobile mobile broadband product like the upcoming Galaxy Tab should activate with a webConnect plan to ensure the best experience," the document specifically suggests. The plan's apparently coming November 3rd, a date which is associated with another likely rumor, too -- TmoNews has a leaked email of its own suggesting the new myTouch will hit November 3rd as well. With Verizon, AT&T and Sprint all already charging for connection sharing, we suppose the writing was on the wall. The days of ambiguous wireless freedom are just about over, folks.

T-Mobile launching data tethering / wireless hotspot plan on Nov. 3rd for $14.99? originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 26 Oct 2010 17:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3G3g hotspot3gHotspotbluetoothdatadata tetheringDataTetheringhotspotHSPA+HSPA+ hotspotHspa+HotspotleakleakedleaksmyTouchmyTouch 4GmyTouch HDMytouch4gMytouchHdrumorrumorst mobileT-MobiletethertetheringTMobilewifi hotspotWifiHotspotwireless hotspotWirelessHotspotTue, 26 Oct 2010 17:48:00 EST<![CDATA[Windows Phone 7 has tethering support, up to carriers whether to enable it]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/23/windows-phone-7-has-tethering-support-up-to-carriers-whether-to/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/23/windows-phone-7-has-tethering-support-up-to-carriers-whether-to/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/23/windows-phone-7-has-tethering-support-up-to-carriers-whether-to/#commentsSound familiar? For Windows Phone 7, seems like Microsoft's taking an angle shared by both Apple and Google on a feature that enjoys a tenuous relationship at best with network operators, saying that data tethering will be available but it'll be up to carriers to decide whether to offer it. Though feature removal rarely goes over well with potential buyers of Windows Phone 7 devices, it's actually a pretty easy call from Microsoft's perspective: the company needs as much carrier support as it can get right now to ramp up a fresh mobile platform going against entrenched giants with several years' head start, and enforcing the availability of a feature that tends to choke 3G networks probably wouldn't be a great way to get that. Needless to say, we've little doubt that the dev community will find a way around any roadblocks in short order -- but officially, anyhow, the ball is in the operators' courts.

Windows Phone 7 has tethering support, up to carriers whether to enable it originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 23 Sep 2010 17:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>data tetherdata tetheringDataTetherDataTetheringmicrosofttethertetheringwindows phone 7WindowsPhone7Thu, 23 Sep 2010 17:42:00 EST<![CDATA[Japan sends a ribbon into space, asks it to test the magnetic currents]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/06/japan-sends-a-ribbon-into-space-asks-it-to-test-the-magnetic-cu/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/06/japan-sends-a-ribbon-into-space-asks-it-to-test-the-magnetic-cu/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/06/japan-sends-a-ribbon-into-space-asks-it-to-test-the-magnetic-cu/#comments Tether propulsion seems to be the OLED of the spacefaring world, carrying as it does a lot of promise but seemingly never ready for the big time. The fundamental premise is as simple as it is appealing -- a long strip of metal stretched out in space can theoretically exploit the Earth's magnetic field to maneuver itself without expending any fuel of its own. This is done by sucking up ionospheric electrons at one end and, predictably enough, spitting them out at the other, allowing current to flow through the tether. Japan's aerospace agency has recently shot off a testing vehicle for just this theory, a 300 meter-long, 2.5cm-wide ribbon, which has managed to successfully generate a current. No thrust-measuring equipment was on board and it's still very early days, but hey, there's at least the chance that one day satellites will all sprout long, elegant tails to power their way through the sky... and into our private lives.

Japan sends a ribbon into space, asks it to test the magnetic currents originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 06 Sep 2010 06:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: Looks like the app's been pulled. Ye who snoozes, ergo must lose. If you did manage to nab and the video below isn't working (we see it just fine), check out App Shopper for more detailed, text-based instructions.

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Handy Light for iPhone's dirty little secret: tethering (update) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 20 Jul 2010 20:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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HTC EVO 4G gets unlimited WiFi hotspot skills, courtesy of root originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 07 Jun 2010 05:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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P.S.- Amusingly, Giorgio says he emailed both Randall Stephenson and Steve Jobs last year about offering tethering and actually got a response from Steve -- maybe these two CEOs need to talk about more than data rates and service quality the next time they meet up.

AT&T warns customer that emailing the CEO will result in a cease and desist letter originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 02 Jun 2010 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>at and tat tAtAndTAtTc and dCAndDcdcease and desistcease desistCeaseAndDesistCeaseDesistgiorgiogiorgio galanteGiorgioGalantelegalrandall stephensonRandallStephensonstephensontetherWed, 02 Jun 2010 21:00:00 EST<![CDATA[iPhone OS 4.0 beta 4 includes AT&T tethering option]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/18/iphone-os-4-0-beta-4-includes-atandt-tethering-option/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/18/iphone-os-4-0-beta-4-includes-atandt-tethering-option/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/18/iphone-os-4-0-beta-4-includes-atandt-tethering-option/#comments See that screen there? That's from the minty fresh beta 4 of iPhone OS 4.0, which was just released to developers moments ago. Unless our eyes are badly mistaken, that's an option to setup internet tethering on AT&T, something that WWAN warriors have been waiting for since... oh, forever. We're downloading the new build as we speak, and we'll let you know if we find anything out. Oh, and don't get your hopes up too high -- AT&T proclaimed that it was "still waiting on better network performance" before enabling iPhone tethering just three weeks ago.

Update: There's a video of the screens after the break, just in case your belief was temporarily suspended for any reason. Thanks, Jerish!

Update 2: Well, this is interesting -- we just updated an iPhone 3GS in Chicago, and we're not seeing the tethering option. We're guessing this is a glitch or just a mismatched carrier setting file, since so many others are seeing it, but we'll do some digging and see what's up.

Update 3: Okay, we've got it sorted -- all it took was a quick network settings reset. Thanks, Gray!

[Thanks, Pete]

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iPhone OS 4.0 beta 4 includes AT&T tethering option originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 18 May 2010 21:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appleattbreaking newsBreakingNewsbroadbandinternetiPhone OSiPhone OS 4.0iPhone OS 4.0 beta 4IphoneOsIphoneOs4.0IphoneOs4.0Beta4mobilemobile broadbandmobile internetMobileBroadbandMobileInternetossoftwaretethertetheringvideowwanTue, 18 May 2010 21:56:00 EST<![CDATA[WebOS homebrew MyTether app updated, brings WiFi hotspots to Verizon Palms w/o the extra subscription]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/03/webos-homebrew-mytether-app-updated-brings-wifi-hotspots-to-ver/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/03/webos-homebrew-mytether-app-updated-brings-wifi-hotspots-to-ver/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/03/webos-homebrew-mytether-app-updated-brings-wifi-hotspots-to-ver/#comments Since the last time we mentioned it, the MyTether app for WebOS phones has gone up in price from a requested $10 donation to $14.95, but that's still considerably cheaper than Verizon's $40 per month Mobile Hotspot plan. We're still leery about what usage/overusage could mean for your contract & bill, but a new beta version has been posted that officially supports the Pre Plus and according to the developer "makes use of the API calls behind MHS" to let it work more smoothly. Even with the Pre's openness to hackery we had some issues getting the beta installer to operate on our Windows 7 machine but once it was installed it worked as promised, giving comparable speeds to a dedicated EV-DO card on the same network. Other new features include automatic tracking of data usage and the ability to manage connected devices directly on the app. Other than some compatibility issues with WebOS updates there hasn't seemed to be any blowback from Sprint or Palm on this app so far, we'll see if Verizon has any issues with its premium priced turf being encroached upon.

Gallery: MyTether beta

WebOS homebrew MyTether app updated, brings WiFi hotspots to Verizon Palms w/o the extra subscription originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 03 Feb 2010 23:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Forgetting one's cellphone -- it's a scurge of the modern era. We feel lost without them yet they seem all-too willing to fly away from us at a moment's notice. If you're the type who's been known to leave gadgets lying around at various places you may want to think about the ZOMM. It's a Bluetooth device about the size of a chubby poker chip that connects to your phone and, should it start to get out of range, starts to vibrate and eventually beep. Ignore the beeping at your peril, as your gadget is being left behind. It'll also act as a speakerphone, just tap the button to answer a call or two taps to shoot it to voicemail, and hold a button down to sound a panic alarm and immediately call an emergency number. We put one through its paces and it works exactly as advertised. Obviously audio quality ain't the greatest, but you weren't really expecting any better, were you? Check the video after the break and, please, no sly comments about the size of the bags under our eyes. All for you, dear reader. All for you.

Gallery: ZOMM hands-on

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ZOMM wireless tether hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 07 Jan 2010 17:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bluetoothcesces 2010Ces2010featurefeaturedfeatureshands-ontetherzommThu, 07 Jan 2010 17:48:00 EST<![CDATA[iPhone and Magic Mouse linked up by BTstack (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/04/iphone-and-magic-mouse-linked-up-by-btstack-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/04/iphone-and-magic-mouse-linked-up-by-btstack-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/04/iphone-and-magic-mouse-linked-up-by-btstack-video/#comments Even though you probably still can't figure out what good the ability to connect your Bluetooth keyboard to your iPhone will do, the BTstack project is steaming ahead with this demo of a connected Magic Mouse twirling its pointer all over Apple's handset. The driver code is still unreleased, but we get to see some nice lag-free interaction between the two devices, suggesting it shouldn't be too far away from public consumption. As if to answer your earlier quandary, the video also features a Celluon CL800BT virtual keyboard, which projects onto and responds to your touch of any flat surface. A gimmick most likely, but a fun journey into the dream of nomadic computing nonetheless. Check out all the action after the break.

[Thanks, Daniel]

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iPhone and Magic Mouse linked up by BTstack (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 04 Jan 2010 10:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Motorola Droid now just a (hacked) firmware update away from WiFi tethering originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 23 Dec 2009 08:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Celio REDFLY for BlackBerry tested: it's not the solution you weren't looking for anyway originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 11 Nov 2009 03:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Celio REDFLY for BlackBerry tested: it's not the solution you weren't looking for anyway originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 11 Nov 2009 03:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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DROID tethering? It's coming early 2010, says Verizon originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 04 Nov 2009 02:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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DROID tethering? It's coming early 2010, says Verizon originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 04 Nov 2009 02:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Via 9 to 5 Mac]

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MMS for iPhone 2G and tethering on OS 3.1.2 explained, not for the faint of heart originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 19 Oct 2009 21:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2g3.1.2applebrickdev teamDevTeamhackhacksiphoneiphone 2giphone dev teamiphone osiphone os 3.1.2Iphone2gIphoneDevTeamIphoneOsIphoneOs3.1.2jail breakjail breakingJailBreakJailBreakingmmsmobilemuscle nerdMuscleNerdos 3.1.2Os3.1.2tethertetheringtwo bittwo-bitTwoBitwhite ratWhiteRatMon, 19 Oct 2009 21:49:00 EST<![CDATA[MMS for iPhone 2G and tethering on OS 3.1.2 explained, not for the faint of heart]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/19/mms-for-iphone-2g-and-tethering-on-os-3-1-2-explained-not-for-t/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/19/mms-for-iphone-2g-and-tethering-on-os-3-1-2-explained-not-for-t/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/19/mms-for-iphone-2g-and-tethering-on-os-3-1-2-explained-not-for-t/#comments Let's be clear upfront that this isn't for the casual iPhone jailbreaker, but if you feeling like living on the edge, you can give your original model an added boost of MMS capability, or any device with OS 3.1.2 the power to tether. Highlighted in a series of tweets today by iPhone dev team lead MuscleNerd, whiterat (for MMS) and two-bit (for tethering) will get the job done, but both require tinkering with the baseband, which is exponentially more advanced and brick-inducing than, say, installing Cydia. Venture forth with the instructions beyond the read links below.

[Via 9 to 5 Mac]

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MMS for iPhone 2G and tethering on OS 3.1.2 explained, not for the faint of heart originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 19 Oct 2009 21:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Hey, AT&T, Rogers stole your extended subsidy idea, so why not return the favor and copy some of this when you roll out iPhone tethering later this year? Canada's GSM giant is charging precisely nil for the pleasure of connecting your iPhone to a computer and using it as a modem, instead merely deducting bytes from your data bucket just as though you were consuming them on the iPhone itself -- as long as you have at least 1GB of data in your plan, otherwise tethering's not available. That works especially well in concert with those who have Rogers' sweet 6GB-for-$30 data add-on, but otherwise, many users (especially those with meager 1GB accounts) will have to be careful not to overrun their monthly limits. At any rate, the takeaway here is that if AT&T comes out with a $50-plus tethering add-on with a 5GB bucket at this point, there'll be riots, bloodied bodies, overturned cars, the whole nine yards.

[Thanks, Rod]

Update: Michael Bettiol points out that Rogers is ominously saying this pricing structure is good through December 31st, so it's anyone's guess what happens after that. Odds are Rogers is giving itself an out in case data usage is totally off the chain.

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PSA: tethering your iPhone on Rogers doesn't cost extra originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 19 Jun 2009 19:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It's been known since day one that iPhone OS 3.0 would support data tethering, and Apple took the opportunity at WWDC today to drive the point home by saying that it'd be launching the service with 22 carrier partners in 44 countries. Of course, it's easy to have assumed that AT&T wouldn't be one of those partners, but we've been told today by a company spokesman that it will be offering tethering on the device -- it just doesn't have any announcements to make at this time. Whether that means availability will be delayed (perhaps until the 7.2Mbps upgrade is built out) or they're just trying to hammer out pricing, we don't know, but it's a promising sign.

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It's been known since day one that iPhone OS 3.0 would support data tethering, and Apple took the opportunity at WWDC today to drive the point home by saying that it'd be launching the service with 22 carrier partners in 44 countries. Of course, it's easy to have assumed that AT&T wouldn't be one of those partners, but we've been told today by a company spokesman that it will be offering tethering on the device -- it just doesn't have any announcements to make at this time. Whether that means availability will be delayed (perhaps until the 7.2Mbps upgrade is built out) or they're just trying to hammer out pricing, we don't know, but it's a promising sign.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appleatandtattbreaking newsBreakingNewsdataedgegsmhsdpaiphoneiphone 3giphone 3g sIphone3gIphone3gSmobiletethertetheringumtsMon, 08 Jun 2009 17:24:00 EST<![CDATA[iPhone 3GS: Apple's codename for tomorrow's unveiling?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/07/iphone-3gs-apples-codename-for-tomorrows-unveiling/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/07/iphone-3gs-apples-codename-for-tomorrows-unveiling/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/07/iphone-3gs-apples-codename-for-tomorrows-unveiling/#commentsIt's pretty much the eve of Apple's big WWDC press conference, and Daring Fireball's John Gruber is back at the eleventh hour to chime in some more on his previous (and perhaps well-informed) iPhone predictions. He sticks to his previous wagers -- twice the CPU speed, twice the RAM, a heavy emphasis on a new video camera (no word on if there's an additional front-facing one), and $199 / $299 for the 16GB and 32GB models, respectively -- but additionally chimes in that the new device's codename is... drumroll, please... the iPhone 3GS, which he surmises is probably going to be the final product name, as well. Kind of a yawner, if you ask us, but it'd sell like gangbusters no matter what it was called. As for that lowered-tiered iPhone, he's expecting it to be the current 3G model with a price drop to $99. Also on the table is iPhone tethering, which we already know was built into OS 3.0, likely for a fee chosen by each carrier. Teasing farther into the future, he suggests "Marble," codename for an OS X visual overhaul, and the tablet are very much real projects but that there's little to no chance it'll be at WWDC. No clue what the "S" stands for (speed, perhaps?), but at this point we're pretty much counting the minutes to tomrorow's keynote, and our clocks can't tick much faster.

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iPhone 3GS: Apple's codename for tomorrow's unveiling? originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 07 Jun 2009 18:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We've seen oodles of dual-mode handsets, but none quite like this. Rather than boasting two radios, two keyboards or two faces, NEC's N-06A -- which is gearing up to debut on NTT DoCoMo over in Japan -- actually has two purposes. Aside from making calls on the carrier's FOMA network, the phone can actually double as a wireless access point when AP Mode is enabled. The handset packs a cutting-edge Atheros AR6002 module, which enables handsets to operate in infrastructure mode, the primary wireless connectivity framework employed in access points, routers, laptops and other WLAN devices. In other words, your netbook (and seven other WiFi-enabled devices) can hop online via your handset, and it's far easier than the wacky tethering methods we deal with today. Other specs include an 8.1 megapixel camera, HSDPA / WLAN models and a miraculous 3.2-inch touchscreen with an 854 x 480 resolution. There's no mention of a price or ship date for the handset, but more than that, we're thirsty for details on when this chipset will be featured in a handset that's headed to US soil. Check the full release after the break.

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We've seen oodles of dual-mode handsets, but none quite like this. Rather than boasting two radios, two keyboards or two faces, NEC's N-06A -- which is gearing up to debut on NTT DoCoMo over in Japan -- actually has two purposes. Aside from making calls on the carrier's FOMA network, the phone can actually double as a wireless access point when AP Mode is enabled. The handset packs a cutting-edge Atheros AR6002 module, which enables handsets to operate in infrastructure mode, the primary wireless connectivity framework employed in access points, routers, laptops and other WLAN devices. In other words, your netbook (and seven other WiFi-enabled devices) can hop online via your handset, and it's far easier than the wacky tethering methods we deal with today. Other specs include an 8.1 megapixel camera, HSDPA / WLAN models and a miraculous 3.2-inch touchscreen with an 854 x 480 resolution. There's no mention of a price or ship date for the handset, but more than that, we're thirsty for details on when this chipset will be featured in a handset that's headed to US soil. Check the full release after the break.

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According to folks over at Android Community, Google has begun to pull tethering applications from the G1's Market. One of the contributors to the "WiFi Tether for Root Users" app claims that the company is citing distribution agreements with carriers as the cause of the takedowns. In their words:
Google enters into distribution agreements with device manufacturers and Authorized Carriers to place the Market software client application for the Market on Devices. These distribution agreements may require the involuntary removal of Products in violation of the Device manufacturer's or Authorized Carrier's terms of service" Google Developer Distribution Agreement
Of course, this should come as quite a surprise, given statements T-Mobile's Cole Brodman made to us during the G1 launch last year, and Google's seemingly rampant interest in being the de facto open source mobile OS. It's not clear at this point if this is an isolated incident (possibly related to the root nature of the app), or just the beginning of a more widespread move. Google (and T-Mobile to some extent) -- we await your response.

[Thanks, Chris]

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According to folks over at Android Community, Google has begun to pull tethering applications from the G1's Market. One of the contributors to the "WiFi Tether for Root Users" app claims that the company is citing distribution agreements with carriers as the cause of the takedowns. In their words:
Google enters into distribution agreements with device manufacturers and Authorized Carriers to place the Market software client application for the Market on Devices. These distribution agreements may require the involuntary removal of Products in violation of the Device manufacturer's or Authorized Carrier's terms of service" Google Developer Distribution Agreement
Of course, this should come as quite a surprise, given statements T-Mobile's Cole Brodman made to us during the G1 launch last year, and Google's seemingly rampant interest in being the de facto open source mobile OS. It's not clear at this point if this is an isolated incident (possibly related to the root nature of the app), or just the beginning of a more widespread move. Google (and T-Mobile to some extent) -- we await your response.

[Thanks, Chris]

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Apple touted quite a few new iPhone features at yesterday's OS 3.0 event, but now that the beta build is trickling out, there's been a bevy of unearthed discoveries to further pique our interests. First up, the gang at Boy Genius Report found an option to enable the "Find My iPhone" service in the MobileMe settings. Unfortunately, that's all we've got, but we wouldn't put it past Cupertino to build some me.com-linked location tracker that'd be the envy of Orwell himself -- hey, that'd be pretty useful if you accidentally left the mobile in a taxi. Also in the MobileMe section, it now says Publish Video when you go to publish an image. It's an odd typo, to be sure, and while video recording has been near the top of our wishlist for some time, we're not about to get our hopes up. Finally, Mac Rumors is reporting that a hacker has dug up and successfully activated the USB tethering capabilities. Apple's Scott Forstall had mentioned the devs were building it in, but were still in talks with the carriers. As to whether any or all of these functions will actually end up in the final OS 3.0 build, your guess is a good as ours. For now, check out more pics of the MobileMe additions after the break.

[Thanks everyone who sent this in!]

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USB tethering, Publish Video and Find my iPhone found in OS 3.0 originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 18 Mar 2009 18:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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