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[Mobile Miscellany: week of May 14th, 2012]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/19/mobile-miscellany-week-of-may-14th-2012/http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/19/mobile-miscellany-week-of-may-14th-2012/http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/19/mobile-miscellany-week-of-may-14th-2012/#comments Mobile Miscellany: week of May 14th, 2012

Not all mobile news is destined for the front page, but if you're like us and really want to know what's going on, then you've come to the right place. This past week, Verizon Wireless brought its LTE service to 28 new markets and expanded its reach in 11 additional areas. We also saw Straight Talk introduce the Samsung Galaxy Proclaim, and it appears that Rogers will soon offer the HTC One S. These stories and more await after the break. So buy the ticket and take the ride as we explore the "best of the rest" for this week of May 14th, 2012.

Continue reading Mobile Miscellany: week of May 14th, 2012

Mobile Miscellany: week of May 14th, 2012 originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 19 May 2012 21:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>4g4g playbook4gPlaybook93209900androidandroid 4.0Android4.0appappsattaustraliablackberryblackberry 10 dev alphablackberry 7blackberry 7 osblackberry bold 9900blackberry curve 9320blackberry desktop softwareblackberry playbookBlackberry10DevAlphaBlackberry7Blackberry7OsBlackberryBold9900BlackberryCurve9320BlackberryDesktopSoftwareBlackberryPlaybookbold 9900Bold9900c8820canadacricketcurve 9320Curve9320galaxy notegalaxy proclaimGalaxyNoteGalaxyProclaimgooglegoogle walletGoogleWallethtchtc one sHtcOneShuaweihuawei c8820HuaweiC8820ice cream sandwichIceCreamSandwichlglg optimus eliteLgOptimusElitelinkedinltelumia 710Lumia710mangomicrosoftmmmobile miscellanyMobile TeleSystemsMobileMiscellanymobilepostminiMobileTelesystemsmobilicitymuve musicMuveMusicnew zealandNewZealandnokianokia lumia 710NokiaLumia710one sOneSoptimus eliteOptimusEliteplaybookresearch in motionResearchInMotionrimrogersrussiasamsungsamsung galaxy notesamsung galaxy proclaimSamsungGalaxyNoteSamsungGalaxyProclaimsasktelsmartphonesmartphonesstraight talkStraightTalkukus cellularUsCellularverizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessvideotronVimpelcomvirginvirgin mobileVirginMobilevodafonewindows phonewindows phone 7.5WindowsPhoneWindowsPhone7.5Sat, 19 May 2012 21:30:00 EST<![CDATA[U.S. Cellular adds Samsung mobile hotspot to its 4G LTE lineup, because three's company]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/17/u-s-cellular-adds-samsung-mobile-hotspot-to-its-4g-lte-lineup/http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/17/u-s-cellular-adds-samsung-mobile-hotspot-to-its-4g-lte-lineup/http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/17/u-s-cellular-adds-samsung-mobile-hotspot-to-its-4g-lte-lineup/#comments Image

And then there were three. U.S. Cellular's picking up the pace where its next-gen offerings are concerned, adding yet another device to that lonely LTE product portfolio. Starting today, Samsung's SCH-LC11 mobile hotspot will be available on the regional carrier's site with some sweet, limited time promotional pricing in tow: a mere $50 for subscribers residing in one of the operator's designated 4G coverage areas. For everyone else hunkered down in plain 'ol 3G territory, it'll ring in at $200 -- that's after a $50 mail-in rebate and required two-year contract. So, if you're a fan of deals and like to keep your plethora of portable gadgetry always connected, hit up the source link below and get to ordering.

Continue reading U.S. Cellular adds Samsung mobile hotspot to its 4G LTE lineup, because three's company

U.S. Cellular adds Samsung mobile hotspot to its 4G LTE lineup, because three's company originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 17 May 2012 16:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>4GLTEmobile hotspotMobileHotspotmobilepostcrossSamsungSCh-LC11us cellularUsCellularThu, 17 May 2012 16:06:00 EST<![CDATA[iPhone waltzes into top spot of US phone satisfaction index, small carriers trump the giants]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/16/iphone-waltzes-into-top-spot-of-us-phone-satisfaction-index/http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/16/iphone-waltzes-into-top-spot-of-us-phone-satisfaction-index/http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/16/iphone-waltzes-into-top-spot-of-us-phone-satisfaction-index/#comments iPhone 4S side view

We know almost too well how smartphones perform in US market share; what we don't usually see is how happy customers are once the shrink wrap's off. Going by a newly-expanded American Customer Satisfaction Index, it's the iPhone that most scratches the itch at a score of 83. Despite having just been added, Apple was noticeably ahead of a three-way tie between HTC, LG and Nokia at 75. You might not want to look if you're a freshly-minted RIM executive: the BlackBerry made its freshman debut on the charts at the bottom, or 69. Big carriers have their own reasons to wince, too, knowing that smaller carriers like US Cellular and TracFone scored higher on the happiness meter than incumbents hiking service fees. While there's definitely some wiggle room for your own experience to have been better or worse, if you were an iPhone owner on a regional carrier in the past few months, you were statistically the most likely to be on Cloud Nine.

Continue reading iPhone waltzes into top spot of US phone satisfaction index, small carriers trump the giants

iPhone waltzes into top spot of US phone satisfaction index, small carriers trump the giants originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 16 May 2012 04:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ACSIamerican customer satisfaction indexAmericanCustomerSatisfactionIndexandroidAppleApple iPhoneAppleIphoneattBlackBerryc spirecarrierCarriersCSpirecustomercustomershappinesshappyhtcindexIOSiphonelgmobilepostcrossnokiaResearch In MotionResearchInMotionRIMsatisfactionsatisfaction indexSatisfactionIndexsprintSymbianT-MobileTracFoneus cellularUsCellularVerizonWindows PhoneWindowsPhoneWed, 16 May 2012 04:19:00 EST<![CDATA[Mobile Miscellany: week of May 7th, 2012]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/12/mobile-miscellany-week-of-may-7th-2012/http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/12/mobile-miscellany-week-of-may-7th-2012/http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/12/mobile-miscellany-week-of-may-7th-2012/#comments Mobile Miscellany: week of May 7th, 2012

Not all mobile news is destined for the front page, but if you're like us and really want to know what's going on, then you've come to the right place. This past week, Sprint reassured us with optimism for Windows Phone 8, and T-Mobile's CEO found a new partner to continue the fight against Verizon's AWS acquisition. These stories and more await after the break. So buy the ticket and take the ride as we explore the "best of the rest" for this week of May 7th, 2012.

Continue reading Mobile Miscellany: week of May 7th, 2012

Mobile Miscellany: week of May 7th, 2012 originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 12 May 2012 20:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2012 Olympics2012Olympicsandroidandroid 2.3android 4.0Android2.3Android4.0apolloappleapple iphone 4sAppleIphone4sascend y100AscendY100awsBluegrass CellularBluegrassCellularcricketdavid owensDavidOwensgalaxy qgalaxy s iiiGalaxyQGalaxySIiigingerbreadgooglehuaweihuawei ascend y100HuaweiAscendY100ice cream sandwichIceCreamSandwichiphoneiphone 4sIphone4sleap wirelessLeapWirelessmmmobile miscellanyMobileMiscellanymobilepostminiNex-Tech WirelessNex-techWirelesso2o2 ukO2Ukolympicsrcarural cellular associationRuralCellularAssociationsamsungsamsung galaxy qsamsung galaxy s iiiSamsungGalaxyQSamsungGalaxySIiisimple mobileSimpleMobilesmartphonesmartphonessprintt-mobiletangotaniatizentracfoneus cellularUsCellularv8000verizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessvideowindwind mobileWindMobilewindows phonewindows phone 8windows phone tangoWindowsPhoneWindowsPhone8WindowsPhoneTangoztezte novaZTE Nova 4.0 V8000zte taniaZteNovaZteNova4.0V8000ZteTaniaSat, 12 May 2012 20:40:00 EST<![CDATA[Samsung Galaxy S III US sign-up page goes live]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/03/samsung-galaxy-s-iii-us-sign-up-page/http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/03/samsung-galaxy-s-iii-us-sign-up-page/http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/03/samsung-galaxy-s-iii-us-sign-up-page/#comments Galaxy S III sign-up page

So enthused with the Galaxy S III that you want to know exactly when in the summer Americans can buy one? You can follow us, of course, but Samsung has you covered with a sign-up page that will take your vitals with promises that you'll "get the latest on the Next Galaxy." We wouldn't read too much into seeing AT&T, Sprint, Verizon and others in the list of carriers to choose from, though. Samsung has run identical sign-up campaigns in the US before, and it focused the initial Galaxy S II launch on three major carriers rather than carpet bombing every network at once.

[Thanks, Michael]

Samsung Galaxy S III US sign-up page goes live originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 03 May 2012 21:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidAndroid 4.0Android4.0attc spirec spire wirelessCSpirecspire wirelessCspireWirelessgalaxygalaxy sgalaxy s iiiGalaxySGalaxySIiiIce Cream SandwichIceCreamSandwichmetro pcsMetroPcsmobilepostcrosspagesamsungsamsung galaxy s iiiSamsungGalaxySIiisign-upsign-upssprintT-MobileTMobileus cellularUsCellularVerizonThu, 03 May 2012 21:08:00 EST<![CDATA[US Cellular, Alltel Wireless team up to launch 'U Prepaid' service in Walmart stores]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/30/us-cellular-alltel-wireless-u-prepaid-at-walmart/http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/30/us-cellular-alltel-wireless-u-prepaid-at-walmart/http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/30/us-cellular-alltel-wireless-u-prepaid-at-walmart/#comments US Cellular, Alltel Wireless team up to launch prepaid service in Walmart stores

Good ol' Wally isn't a stranger when it comes to offering prepaid wireless goods within its shops, and now the retail giant's about to add yet another service to that carrier-packed inventory. Starting next month, US Cellular -- in partnership with Alltel Wireless -- will begin rolling out a new contract-free package dubbed "U Prepaid," which, naturally, is set to be backed by both of the aforementioned carrier's networks. The fresh U Prepaid deal will be making its way into "nearly" 500 Walmart stores across 18 US states, though there's no mention of which ones specifically. That being said, US Cellular and Alltel did announce the four devices coming at launch, including Samsung's Repp and Chrone along with the LG Attune / Exchange and Saber. In any case, now you know where to go if those recently announced plans from AT&T and Verizon aren't keeping a smile on your face.

Continue reading US Cellular, Alltel Wireless team up to launch 'U Prepaid' service in Walmart stores

US Cellular, Alltel Wireless team up to launch 'U Prepaid' service in Walmart stores originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 30 Apr 2012 20:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>AlltelAlltel WirelessAlltelWirelessmobilepostminiprepaidprepaid servicePrepaidServiceU prepaidU prepaid serviceU.S. CellularU.s.CellularUPrepaidUPrepaidServiceus cellularUsCellularWalmartwalmart storesWalmartStoresMon, 30 Apr 2012 20:32:00 EST<![CDATA[US Cellular ships first LTE smartphone: Samsung Galaxy S Aviator]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/05/us-cellular-galaxy-s-aviator-lte-now-shipping-price-details/http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/05/us-cellular-galaxy-s-aviator-lte-now-shipping-price-details/http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/05/us-cellular-galaxy-s-aviator-lte-now-shipping-price-details/#comments galaxy s aviator us cellularWelp, that didn't take long. Just weeks after US Cellular's first LTE device hit the shops (yeah, the Galaxy Tab 10.1), in flies the carrier's first 4G LTE smartphone. It's the Samsung Galaxy S Aviator -- otherwise known as the Droid Charge -- taking the crown, shipping today with a 4.3-inch Super AMOLED Plus touchpanel, front-facing camera, Android 2.3.6 (Gingerbread), an eight-megapixel rear-facing camera, an HDMI output and access to Google Play (despite the deceased 'Market' logo shown on the press imagery above). The bulk of you will be asked to pony up $199.99 on a two-year contract (and after a $100 mail-in rebate), but "select" LTE cities will be selling it for $100 less; as for LTE service, we're told that portions of Iowa, Maine, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Texas and Wisconsin are being served now, while coverage is expected to expand to Illinois, Maryland, Missouri, New Hampshire, Oregon, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, Washington and West Virginia in the latter half of the year.

Continue reading US Cellular ships first LTE smartphone: Samsung Galaxy S Aviator

US Cellular ships first LTE smartphone: Samsung Galaxy S Aviator originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 05 Apr 2012 10:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>4g4g lte4gLtedroid chargeDroidChargegalaxy sgalaxy s aviatorGalaxySGalaxySAviatorltemobilepostcrossregional carrierRegionalCarriersamsungsamsung droid chargesamsung galaxy ssamsung galaxy s aviatorSamsungDroidChargeSamsungGalaxySSamsungGalaxySAviatorsmartphoneUS CellularusccUsCellularThu, 05 Apr 2012 10:21:00 EST<![CDATA[Engadget's smartphone buyer's guide: spring 2012 edition]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/02/smartphone-buyers-guide-spring-2012/http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/02/smartphone-buyers-guide-spring-2012/http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/02/smartphone-buyers-guide-spring-2012/#comments Engadget's smartphone buyer's guide: spring 2012 editionSpringtime is here. It's a season of renewal, and similarly, an ideal time to replace your aging phone with one that you'll adore. With this in mind, we give you Engadget's smartphone buyer's guide -- your one-stop resource for selecting the best handset that fits your desires and budget. This time around, we're doing things a bit differently. In addition to naming the top phones for each provider, you'll now find more comparisons across carriers. This should help you find the best possible handset -- regardless of network -- if you're willing to make the switch. Also, you'll no longer see limited-time offers as our budget picks -- they'll still get a mention, but now, only phones that commonly retail below $80 will qualify for this coveted spot. Naturally, new smartphones are always coming onto the market, so before you make your final selection, be sure to consult our reviews hub for the very latest recommendations. With that in mind, read on as we round up the best smartphones of the season.

Continue reading Engadget's smartphone buyer's guide: spring 2012 edition

Engadget's smartphone buyer's guide: spring 2012 edition originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 02 Apr 2012 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appleapple iphone 4sAppleIphone4sattboostboost mobileBoostMobileburstbuyer guideBuyerGuideBuyers GuideBuyersGuidebuying guidebuying guidesBuyingGuideBuyingGuidescaptivate glideCaptivateGlidecincinnati bellCincinnatiBellconnect 4gConnect4gcricketdroid 4droid razrdroid razr maxxdroid x2Droid4DroidRazrDroidRazrMaxxDroidX2epic 4gepic 4g touchEpic4gEpic4gTouchg2xgalaxy nexusgalaxy nexus ltegalaxy notegalaxy note ltegalaxy s iigalaxy s ii skyrocketGalaxyNexusGalaxyNexusLteGalaxyNoteGalaxyNoteLteGalaxySIiGalaxySIiSkyrocketguideguideshonorhtchtc one xhtc radarhtc rezoundhtc titanHtcOneXHtcRadarHtcRezoundHtcTitanhuawei honorhuawei mercuryHuaweiHonorHuaweiMercuryiphoneiphone 4sIphone4sleap wirelessLeapWirelesslglg 2xlg connect 4glg g2xlg marqueeLg2xLgConnect4gLgG2xLgMarqueeltelumia 710lumia 900Lumia710Lumia900marqueemercurymetropcsmobilepostcrossmotorolamotorola droid 4motorola droid x2motorola xprtMotorolaDroid4MotorolaDroidX2MotorolaXprtmytouch 4g slideMytouch4gSliden9nokianokia lumia 710nokia n9NokiaLumia710NokiaN9one xOneXoptimus vOptimusVpantechpantech burstPantechBurstradarrezoundsamsungsamsung captivate glidesamsung epic 4gsamsung epic 4g touchsamsung galaxy noteSamsungCaptivateGlideSamsungEpic4gSamsungEpic4gTouchSamsungGalaxyNoteshopping guideShoppingGuideskyrocketsmartphoneSmartphone Buyers GuideSmartphoneBuyersGuidesmartphonessprintt-mobiletitantitan iiTitanIius cellularUsCellularvirgin mobileVirginMobilexprtMon, 02 Apr 2012 12:00:00 EST<![CDATA[US Cellular's first LTE device ships, Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 claims the honor]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/22/us-cellular-galaxy-tab-lte-now-shipping/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/22/us-cellular-galaxy-tab-lte-now-shipping/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/22/us-cellular-galaxy-tab-lte-now-shipping/#comments ImageJust under two months after being officially unveiled, US Cellular's first LTE device is now shipping. Perhaps unsurprisingly, it's a tablet taking the first journey out on the carrier's 4G superhighway, with Samsung's Galaxy Tab 10.1 on sale today online and in stores for... well, entirely too much. Despite being nearly a year old, USCC's Tab 10.1 will sell for a staggering $499.99 after a $100 mail-in rebate, though customers residing in one of its LTE markets will be able to grab it for a Benjamin less. Oh, and did we mention that a two-year agreement (with data plan) is still required? Yeah. Pardon us while we fire up the gravedigger -- we've seen this one before.

Continue reading US Cellular's first LTE device ships, Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 claims the honor

US Cellular's first LTE device ships, Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 claims the honor originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 22 Mar 2012 13:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>4g4g lte4gLteandroidandroid tabletAndroidTabletgalaxy tabgalaxy tab 10.1GalaxyTabGalaxyTab10.1googlegoogle androidGoogleAndroidltesamsungsamsung galaxy tabsamsung galaxy tab 10.1SamsungGalaxyTabSamsungGalaxyTab10.1slatetabletus cellularUSCCUsCellularThu, 22 Mar 2012 13:04:00 EST<![CDATA[Samsung Galaxy S II announced for US Cellular: 'coming soon' for $230]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/21/samsung-galaxy-s-ii-uscc/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/21/samsung-galaxy-s-ii-uscc/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/21/samsung-galaxy-s-ii-uscc/#comments
We already had a strong hunch that it was coming to US Cellular, thanks to the FCC, but now it's official: Samsung's iconic Galaxy S II is finally making its way to the regional carrier in the coming weeks for $230 on a two-year contract and after a $100 mail-in rebate. This version of the GSII offers the same 1.2GHz dual-core Exynos CPU found in the original version, as well as a 4.5-inch Super AMOLED Plus display. Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), an eight megapixel rear camera and 16GB internal storage are also confirmed, though we think it's highly likely this unit will feature the same specs as the rest of the series. Sadly, the device lacks support on USCC's brand new LTE network, so brace yourself for 3G speeds if you plan to pick one of these up. Check out the full press release below for all the details released so far, and we'll keep you posted as soon as we hear an official release date or any other deep dark secrets.

Continue reading Samsung Galaxy S II announced for US Cellular: 'coming soon' for $230

Samsung Galaxy S II announced for US Cellular: 'coming soon' for $230 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 21 Feb 2012 10:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid 2.3android gingerbreadAndroid2.3AndroidGingerbreadannouncedcoming weeksComingWeeksgalaxy s iiGalaxySIigingerbreadgooglepostpaidsamsungus cellularusccUsCellularTue, 21 Feb 2012 10:10:00 EST<![CDATA[Mobile Miscellany: week of February 13th, 2012]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/18/mobile-miscellany-week-of-february-13th-2012/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/18/mobile-miscellany-week-of-february-13th-2012/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/18/mobile-miscellany-week-of-february-13th-2012/#comments Mobile Miscellany: week of February 13th, 2012Not all mobile news is destined for the front page, but if you're like us and really want to know what's going on, then you've come to the right place. This week, we bring you announcements of LTE expansion from AT&T, US Cellular and Verizon, along with news of three Samsung smartphones that received WiFi certification -- each are thought to be high-end devices and bound for US carriers. These stories and more await after the break. So buy the ticket and take the ride. Let's explore the "best of the rest" for this week of February 13th, 2012.

Continue reading Mobile Miscellany: week of February 13th, 2012

Mobile Miscellany: week of February 13th, 2012 originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 18 Feb 2012 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>4g700mhzattblaze 4gBlaze4gcanadafccgalaxy s blaze 4gGalaxySBlaze4ghtchtc radarHtcRadarltelumia 610lumia 800Lumia610Lumia800mmmobile miscellanyMobileMiscellanymobilepostmininew jerseyNewJerseynokianokia lumia 610nokia lumia 800NokiaLumia610NokiaLumia800pennsylvaniaradarrcaRural Cellular AssociationRuralCellularAssociationsamsungSGH-I535SGH-T999spectrumSPH-L710sprintt-mobiletelustmobileus cellularUsCellularverizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelesswifiwindwind mobileWindMobileSat, 18 Feb 2012 17:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Mobile Miscellany: week of February 6th, 2012]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/11/mobile-miscellany-week-of-february-6th-2012/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/11/mobile-miscellany-week-of-february-6th-2012/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/11/mobile-miscellany-week-of-february-6th-2012/#comments Mobile Miscellany: week of February 6th, 2012
Not all mobile news is destined for the front page, but if you're like us and really want to know what's going on, then you've come to the right place. This week, we've learned that T-Mobile is offering some of its best phones free after rebate (today only), and we've also spotted a new power management feature that seems destined for BlackBerry 7.1 OS. These stories and more await after the break. So buy the ticket and take the ride. Let's explore the "best of the rest" for this week of February 6th, 2012.

Continue reading Mobile Miscellany: week of February 6th, 2012

Mobile Miscellany: week of February 6th, 2012 originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>blackberryblackberry 7blackberry 7.1blackberry os 7blackberry os 7.1Blackberry7Blackberry7.1BlackberryOs7BlackberryOs7.1bold 9790Bold9790dealdealsfreehackhacksjaxbotleakleakedleaksmmmobile miscellanyMobileMiscellanymobilepostminimodmodsnuanceorientation lockOrientationLockpromopromotionresearch in motionResearchInMotionrimsalesalessmartphonesmartphonest-mobiletmobileus cellularusage controlsUsageControlsUsCellularverizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessvideovoicemailwindows phoneWindowsPhoneSat, 11 Feb 2012 15:06:00 EST<![CDATA[US Cellular intros first LTE devices: the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 4G and Galaxy S Aviator 4G]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/01/us-cellular-lte-samsung/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/01/us-cellular-lte-samsung/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/01/us-cellular-lte-samsung/#comments US Cellular intros first LTE devices: the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 4G and Galaxy S Aviator 4G
US Cellular's had its LTE network in the oven for quite some time, and we knew it was going to be showing up sometime next month. The missing part of the equation, however, was which devices would ring in the celebration. The carrier finally answered the mystery question: the first tablet, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 4G, will be the inaugural device and is expected to arrive in March, while the Galaxy S Aviator 4G should be gracing store shelves sometime in April.

We don't expect to see any surprises with the Galaxy Tab, but the Aviator definitely has us curious. At first glance, it appears to be the same design as the Droid Charge, and will offer a 4.3-inch WVGA Super AMOLED Plus display, run on Android 2.3.6 and come with a 8MP rear camera, front-facing cam and HDMI port. We're hoping to get more specs for your enjoyment, but enjoy the press release in the meantime.


Continue reading US Cellular intros first LTE devices: the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 4G and Galaxy S Aviator 4G

US Cellular intros first LTE devices: the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 4G and Galaxy S Aviator 4G originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidaviatorgalaxy sgalaxy tabgalaxy tab 10.1GalaxySGalaxyTabGalaxyTab10.1ltemobilepostcrosssamsungsamsung aviatorsamsung droid chargesamsung galaxy ssamsung galaxy s aviatorsamsung galaxy tab 10.1samsung galaxy tab 10.1 4gSamsungAviatorSamsungDroidChargeSamsungGalaxySSamsungGalaxySAviatorSamsungGalaxyTab10.1SamsungGalaxyTab10.14gus cellularuscUsCellularWed, 01 Feb 2012 12:33:00 EST<![CDATA[FCC Fridays: January 20, 2012]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/20/fcc-fridays/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/20/fcc-fridays/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/20/fcc-fridays/#comments
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[Samsung Galaxy S II for US Cellular clears FCC, lacks LTE]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/16/samsung-galaxy-s-ii-us-cellular/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/16/samsung-galaxy-s-ii-us-cellular/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/16/samsung-galaxy-s-ii-us-cellular/#comments The Samsung R760 has been tossed around as the likely model number of US Cellular's upcoming Galaxy S II, and it's just cleared one more hurdle: the FCC. While this doesn't guarantee that the carrier will indeed get its own flavor of the GSII anytime soon, it's just another piece of evidence to consider. For anyone hopeful that this could've become the Skyrocket or Galaxy S II LTE, we're shooting down your dream -- the FCC docs don't indicate the presence of LTE, which means this will not be the mysterious smartphone slated to launch in April.

Samsung Galaxy S II for US Cellular clears FCC, lacks LTE originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 16 Jan 2012 07:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>fccgalaxy s iiGalaxySIiltesamsung galaxy s iisamsung r760SamsungGalaxySIiSamsungR760us cellularUsCellularMon, 16 Jan 2012 07:01:00 EST<![CDATA[Samsung SCH-R930 clears FCC with LTE bands, appears destined for US Cellular]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/07/first-us-cellular-lte-smartphone-samsung-sch-r930/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/07/first-us-cellular-lte-smartphone-samsung-sch-r930/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/07/first-us-cellular-lte-smartphone-samsung-sch-r930/#comments Just yesterday, US Cellular let it be known on Twitter that its first LTE smartphone would arrive in April. Now, we've a rather strong indication that the device in question will be from Samsung, known internally as the SCH-R930. Previously outed by Pocketnow in September as a US Cellular device, the handset has just made its way through the FCC -- and yes, it has LTE support in tow. While the Belief Network currently lacks a top-tier Samsung smartphone, the model number indicates we may be looking at a clone of the clone of the Galaxy Indulge. Here's hoping for something a bit less stale.

Samsung SCH-R930 clears FCC with LTE bands, appears destined for US Cellular originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 07 Jan 2012 03:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>fccltemobilepostcrosssamsungsamsung sch-r930SamsungSch-r930sch-r930smartphonesmartphonesus cellularUsCellularSat, 07 Jan 2012 03:28:00 EST<![CDATA[US Cellular reassures us of LTE plans: first tablet by March, smartphone by April]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/05/us-cellular-lte-march-2012/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/05/us-cellular-lte-march-2012/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/05/us-cellular-lte-march-2012/#comments
Last we heard, LTE was supposed to land on US Cellular last November, but months passed with nary a peep on the carrier's progress. Finally, a little ray of light shone from its official Twitter account as it confirmed today that high-speed mobile broadband is still on the radar, but its deployment was simply pushed back to the end of March, when we'll see the first LTE-capable tablet arrive. For those craving to have the service on something a little smaller, the company also told us to expect the first smartphone in April. And we have a pretty good idea of where: brief jaunt to US Cellular's website offers a few 4G coverage maps in select parts of Iowa, Wisconsin, Oklahoma, Maine, Texas and North Carolina. We'll give US Cellular a mulligan this time -- let's just make sure it doesn't happen again, shall we?

Continue reading US Cellular reassures us of LTE plans: first tablet by March, smartphone by April

US Cellular reassures us of LTE plans: first tablet by March, smartphone by April originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 05 Jan 2012 18:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>4gbroadbanddeploymentexpansionlong-term evolutionLong-termEvolutionltemobile broadbandMobileBroadbandmobilepostcrossus cellularUsCellularThu, 05 Jan 2012 18:52:00 EST<![CDATA[US Cellular launches the Huawei Ascend II next week, costs you nothing (after rebate)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/23/us-cellular-launches-the-huawei-ascend-ii-next-week-costs-you-n/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/23/us-cellular-launches-the-huawei-ascend-ii-next-week-costs-you-n/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/23/us-cellular-launches-the-huawei-ascend-ii-next-week-costs-you-n/#comments
Coming next week to a US Cellular website near you... we give you the Huawei Ascend II. The carrier's first Huawei device is no stranger on American soil, having spent a good five months on Cricket's lineup. While the handset was available for $180 with no contract on Cricket, US Cellular is offering it for free with a two-year commitment -- after a $100 mail-in rebate. Perhaps it's not as likely to induce salivation as we were hoping, but it may still be a temptation for a few smartphone fans on a budget that don't mind a contract. The Android 2.3 device, complete with a 3.5-inch HVGA display, 5MP camera and 600MHz CPU, is available online next week and will be offered in stores in early January.

US Cellular launches the Huawei Ascend II next week, costs you nothing (after rebate) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 23 Dec 2011 04:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>600mhzandroid 2.3Android2.3ascend iiAscendIigingerbreadhuaweihuawei ascend iiHuaweiAscendIihvgamobilepostminius cellularUsCellularFri, 23 Dec 2011 04:17:00 EST<![CDATA[Mobile Miscellany: week of December 12, 2011]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/17/mobile-miscellany-week-of-december-12-2011/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/17/mobile-miscellany-week-of-december-12-2011/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/17/mobile-miscellany-week-of-december-12-2011/#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 December 12, 2011:

Continue reading Mobile Miscellany: week of December 12, 2011

Mobile Miscellany: week of December 12, 2011 originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 17 Dec 2011 11:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>4gandroidandroid 2.3Android2.3blackberryblackberry bold 9790BlackberryBold9790bold 9790Bold9790carrierIQlg optimus hublg univaLgOptimusHubLgUnivaltelte band 13LteBand13miscellaneousmiscellanymmmobile miscMobileMiscmobilepostminioptimus hubOptimusHubresearch in motionResearchInMotionrimunivaus cellularUsCellularverizonverizon lteVerizonLtevzwSat, 17 Dec 2011 11:26:00 EST<![CDATA[Refresh Roundup: week of December 5, 2011]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/11/refresh-roundup-week-of-december-5-2011/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/11/refresh-roundup-week-of-december-5-2011/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/11/refresh-roundup-week-of-december-5-2011/#comments Your smartphone and / or tablet is just begging to get updated. From time to time, these mobile devices are blessed with maintenance refreshes, bug fixes, custom ROMs and anything in between, and so many of them are floating around that it's easy for a sizable chunk to get lost in the mix. To make sure they don't escape without notice, we've gathered every possible update, hack, and other miscellaneous tomfoolery from the last week and crammed them into one convenient roundup. If you find something available for your device, please give us a shout at tips at engadget dawt com and let us know. Enjoy!

Continue reading Refresh Roundup: week of December 5, 2011

Refresh Roundup: week of December 5, 2011 originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 11 Dec 2011 08:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>7740android 4.0android portAndroid4.0AndroidPortattbuild 7740Build7740desire hdDesireHdfirmware updateFirmwareUpdatehackhackeryhphp pre 2hp touchpadHpPre2HpTouchpadhtchtc chachahtc desire hdhtc hd7htc incredible shtc inspire 4ghtc radar 4ghtc salsahtc sensation 4ghtc wildfire sHtcChachaHtcDesireHdHtcHd7HtcIncredibleSHtcInspire4gHtcRadar4gHtcSalsaHtcSensation4gHtcWildfireSice cream sandwichIceCreamSandwichicsincredible sIncredibleSlg g-slateLgG-slatelumia 800Lumia800mangominipostmotorolamotorola droid bionicMotorolaDroidBionicnokia lumia 800NokiaLumia800palmportpre 2Pre2refreshrefresh roundupRefreshRounduprounduprrsamsungsamsung captivate glidesamsung galaxy s iisamsung galaxy tabSamsungCaptivateGlideSamsungGalaxySIiSamsungGalaxyTabsoftware updateSoftwareUpdatet-mobiletouchpadupdateus cellularUsCellularverizonwebOSwindows phone 7.5windows phone mangoWindowsPhone7.5WindowsPhoneMangoSun, 11 Dec 2011 08:29:00 EST<![CDATA[US Cellular: we don't need no stinkin' iPhone]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/04/us-cellular-we-dont-need-no-stinkin-iphone/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/04/us-cellular-we-dont-need-no-stinkin-iphone/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/04/us-cellular-we-dont-need-no-stinkin-iphone/#comments
Dost a company actually dare turn down the seductive wiles of the iPhone? As a matter of fact, there is at least one US carrier that has the audacity to say no to Tim Cook's face: US Cellular. During her company's quarterly earnings call, CEO Mary Dillon mentioned that the mobile provider was given the opportunity to sell the iPhone, but Apple's "terms were unacceptable" when considering the risk and profitability involved. It's bad news for anyone on US Cellular that was remotely interested in grabbing one; the good news, however, is that the fact the opportunity was even available -- paired with C-Spire's intentions of selling the devices next week -- will at least give hope to customers of the little guys. Cricket? Cincinnati Bell? Who's up next?

[Thanks, Cliff]

US Cellular: we don't need no stinkin' iPhone originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 04 Nov 2011 15:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>applec-spireios5iphoneiphone 4iphone 4sIphone4Iphone4smobilepostcrossregionalus cellularUsCellularFri, 04 Nov 2011 15:11:00 EST<![CDATA[Galaxy Nexus signup page includes seven US carriers, endless speculation]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/19/galaxy-nexus-signup-page-includes-seven-us-carriers-endless-spe/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/19/galaxy-nexus-signup-page-includes-seven-us-carriers-endless-spe/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/19/galaxy-nexus-signup-page-includes-seven-us-carriers-endless-spe/#comments Samsung and Google still haven't officially revealed which US carriers will be getting the Galaxy Nexus next month -- even though Verizon has been leaked, is shown in the official trailer (included after the break, look at 0:22), and there was a quickly-retracted Facebook confirmation earlier today. Now, the official signup page for release info on Samsung's site allows users to show their carrier preference between AT&T, Cellular South, Metro PCS, Sprint, T-Mobile, US Cellular, and Verizon. It's hardly a confirmation this latest Android phone will ever be available on all of them, but even if you're not on Big Red, we won't kill your Ice Cream Sandwich dreams yet.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

Continue reading Galaxy Nexus signup page includes seven US carriers, endless speculation

Galaxy Nexus signup page includes seven US carriers, endless speculation originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 19 Oct 2011 22:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid 4.0Android4.0attcarrierscellular southCellularSouthgalaxygalaxy nexusGalaxyNexusgoogleice cream sandwichIceCreamSandwichmetro pcsMetroPcsmobilepostmininexussamsungsprintt-mobileus cellularUsCellularverizonvideoWed, 19 Oct 2011 22:11:00 EST<![CDATA[HTC Hero S coming to US Cellular next month alongside Wildfire S and Flyer]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/28/htc-hero-s-coming-to-us-cellular-next-month-alongside-wildfire-s/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/28/htc-hero-s-coming-to-us-cellular-next-month-alongside-wildfire-s/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/28/htc-hero-s-coming-to-us-cellular-next-month-alongside-wildfire-s/#comments Guess what's officially on its way to US Cellular in October? The headline probably gave you a pretty good clue -- it's the HTC Hero S. And it's not coming alone: apparently the new device is big enough to warrant its very own entourage. Its brethren, the Wildfire S and Flyer, will both waltz into stores at roughly the same time. The Gingerbread-running Hero S will offer a 1.2GHz Qualcomm MSM8655 CPU, 4-inch qHD (960 x 540) display, a 1,520mAh battery and a 5MP CMOS rear camera accompanied by a 1.3MP front-facing cam. Add it to the lineup next to the Motorola Electrify, and we'd say the carrier's got some good options for the getting. The Hero S will be available sometime next month for $200 after $100 mail-in rebate, while the Wildfire S (which will come in grey and purple) will go for $80 after rebate and the Flyer can be yours for $400 -- once again, after rebate. Head below to find the full press release.

Continue reading HTC Hero S coming to US Cellular next month alongside Wildfire S and Flyer

HTC Hero S coming to US Cellular next month alongside Wildfire S and Flyer originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 28 Sep 2011 16:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1.2ghzandroid 2.3Android2.3cdmaflyergingerbreadhero sHeroShtchtc flyerhtc herohtc hero shtc wildfire sHtcFlyerHtcHeroHtcHeroSHtcWildfireSmobilepostminimsm8655qhdqualcomm msm8655QualcommMsm8655us cellularUsCellularwildfire sWildfireSWed, 28 Sep 2011 16:10:00 EST<![CDATA[Mobile Miscellany: week of September 19, 2011]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/24/mobile-miscellany-week-of-september-19-2011/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/24/mobile-miscellany-week-of-september-19-2011/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/24/mobile-miscellany-week-of-september-19-2011/#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 19, 2011:
  • Opera Software, builder of the popular mobile browser, announced it was acquiring Handster, an app store platform that supports Android, WP7, BlackBerry, and Symbian. [TechCrunch]
  • Samsung unveiled three new HSDPA feature phones destined for India: the Champ 3.5G (S3770), Primo (S5610) and Chat 527 (S5270). [UnwiredView and SammyHub]
  • A leaked image indicates the HTC Hero S will be coming to US Cellular in the near future. The device appears to be the Kingdom, and is expected to feature a 1.2GHz single-core Qualcomm CPU, 768MB of RAM, a 4-inch qHD display and Gingerbread. [PocketNow]
  • Speaking of US Cellular, the Motorola Electrify officially became available for purchase online this week (expected in stores on September 26th), and can be yours for $200 after a $100 mail-in rebate. [AndroidCentral]
  • Wirefly accidentally outed press renders of the Samsung Stratosphere -- on the retailer's Pantech Breakout page. The images have since been removed. [OwenJohnston]
  • A white version of the Samsung Galaxy S II is making the rounds in the UK, but we learned this week that Bell Canada will be launching it well before the holidays. Interestingly, the device in the image (seen above) has retained the international version's three-button layout. [MobileSyrup]
  • Among the barrage of new phones Sprint's releasing on October 2nd is the BlackBerry Curve 9350, according to another leaked employee memo. The price will likely be $80 after a $50 mail-in rebate. [CrackBerry]
  • T-Mobile MVNO Simple Mobile announced a new unlimited prepaid plan for BlackBerry devices for $60 / month, which includes access to T-Mo's HSPA+ network. [N4BB]
  • Huawei appears to have outed press images of the Honor, which is said to have a 4-inch FWVGA LCD, Gingerbread, 1.4GHz CPU (no specifics known yet), and an 8MP rear camera accompanied by a front-facing cam (again, no details on the resolution here). [EuroDroid]
  • A member of the iPhone Dev Team has released a new version of Redsn0w, its popular iOS jailbreaking software, known as 0.9.9b1. Check the link to get the full list of new features. [Technobolt]

Mobile Miscellany: week of September 19, 2011 originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 24 Sep 2011 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>9350applebellblackberryblackberry curve 9350BlackberryCurve9350canadachampchamp 3.5gChamp3.5gdev teamDevTeamelectrifygalaxy s ii whiteGalaxySIiWhitehandsterhero sHeroShtc herohtc hero shtc kingdomHtcHeroHtcHeroSHtcKingdomhuaweihuawei honorhuawei honourHuaweiHonorHuaweiHonourindiaiosipadiphoneiphone dev teamIphoneDevTeamipod touchIpodTouchjailbreakkingdomltemobilepostcrossmotorola electrifyMotorolaElectrifymvnooperapantech breakoutPantechBreakoutprimoredsn0wredsnowresearch in motionResearchInMotionrimsamsung champsamsung champ 3.5gsamsung chatsamsung galaxy s ii whitesamsung primosamsung stratosphereSamsungChampSamsungChamp3.5gSamsungChatSamsungGalaxySIiWhiteSamsungPrimoSamsungStratospheresimplesimple mobileSimpleMobilesprintt-mobileus cellularUsCellularverizonwhitewireflySat, 24 Sep 2011 09:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Motorola Electrify coming to US Cellular this month as a rebranded Photon 4G]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/13/motorola-electrify-coming-to-us-cellular-this-month-as-a-rebrand/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/13/motorola-electrify-coming-to-us-cellular-this-month-as-a-rebrand/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/13/motorola-electrify-coming-to-us-cellular-this-month-as-a-rebrand/#comments
We shouldn't be completely shocked by the news, but it's great to hear regardless. US Cellular announced the upcoming availability of the Motorola Electrify, which is essentially its rebranded version of the Photon 4G -- sans WiMAX, of course. The device will be ready for your purchase sometime later this month for $200, which is the same starting cost as Sprint's variant provided you don't factor in the initial $100 mail-in rebate. The Electrify is a 1GHz dual-core handset with Android 2.3, a 4.3-inch qHD display, webtop support and 8MP rear / VGA front-facing camera set. We definitely love seeing powerhouses like this make it to the smaller carriers, so if you're an interested US Cellular fanboy or girl, just be sure that you're not dying to see what the company will offer when its LTE network launches.

[Thanks, ChuckyTee]

Continue reading Motorola Electrify coming to US Cellular this month as a rebranded Photon 4G

Motorola Electrify coming to US Cellular this month as a rebranded Photon 4G originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 13 Sep 2011 00:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidcoming soonComingSoonElectrifyelectrifying 100mobilepostminimotomotorolamotorola ElectrifyMotorolaElectrifyphotonPhoton 4GPhoton4gregionalsmartphoneus cellularusccUsCellularTue, 13 Sep 2011 00:25:00 EST<![CDATA[Engadget's smartphone buyer's guide: fall 2011 edition]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/12/engadgets-smartphone-buyers-guide-fall-2011-edition/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/12/engadgets-smartphone-buyers-guide-fall-2011-edition/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/12/engadgets-smartphone-buyers-guide-fall-2011-edition/#comments Shopping for a new smartphone is an exciting and arduous experience. It holds the promise of something better and the fear of a two-year commitment. For gadget enthusiasts, it also involves pouring over specs and reviews, and fretting over what's coming out in the near-term. As we publish this buyer's guide, we face potential upheavals in the mobile space. Samsung's Galaxy S II lineup will arrive at three major US carriers, the next iPhone perpetually looms in the distance, and a new generation of Windows Phone handsets is close upon us. You might ask, "Why would anyone buy a smartphone today, when something better is coming tomorrow?" Friends, that's the blessing and curse of the mobile world -- there's always something better coming. You can't wait forever, though, and if you want to purchase a smartphone today, we're here to make the process easier and help you make an informed decision.

While our choices are sometimes contentious, they're backed with experience that you can rely upon. If you're looking to make a quick decision without much effort, you can rest assured that our selections won't steer you wrong. Still, we encourage you to educate yourself before you decide on a smartphone that best fits your needs. Our Primed series is an excellent place to start, where you can learn about dual-core processors and mobile displays. As always, you're encouraged to share your own experience in the comments, and we hope you have fun listing your own favorites, too. Just remember that we have an $80 ceiling for our budget selections. Compared to our previous buyer's guide, Samsung has begun to lose ground, and while Android maintains dominance, it's found some unexpected competition. Curious to see how it played out? Read on, as we round up the best smartphones of the day.

Continue reading Engadget's smartphone buyer's guide: fall 2011 edition

Engadget's smartphone buyer's guide: fall 2011 edition originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 12 Sep 2011 12:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>98109930androidappleattbionicblackberrybold 9930Bold9930cincinnati bellCincinnatiBellcricketdroiddroid bionicdroid proDroidBionicDroidProepic 4gEpic4gfocusg2xgalaxy s iiGalaxySIigoogleguidehtciosiphone 4Iphone4lgmergemetropcsmicrosoftmotorolamytouch 4g slideMytouch4gSlidenexus snexus s 4gNexusSNexusS4goptimus coptimus moptimus toptimus vOptimusCOptimusMOptimusTOptimusVphoton 4gPhoton4gresearch in motionResearchInMotionrimsamsungshopping guideShoppingGuidesmartphoneSmartphone Buyers GuideSmartphoneBuyersGuidesmartphonessprintt-mobiletmobiletorch 9810Torch9810us cellularUsCellularverizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessvirginvirgin mobileVirginMobilewindows phoneWindowsPhoneMon, 12 Sep 2011 12:05:00 EST<![CDATA[Refresh Roundup: week of August 29, 2011]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/04/refresh-roundup-week-of-august-29-2011/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/04/refresh-roundup-week-of-august-29-2011/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/04/refresh-roundup-week-of-august-29-2011/#comments Your smartphone and / or tablet is just begging to get updated. From time to time, these mobile devices are blessed with maintenance refreshes, bug fixes, custom ROMs and anything in between, and so many of them are floating around that it's easy for a sizable chunk to get lost in the mix. To make sure they don't escape without notice, we've gathered every possible update, hack, and other miscellaneous tomfoolery from the last week and crammed them into one convenient roundup. If you find something available for your device, please give us a shout at tips at engadget dawt com and let us know. Enjoy!

Official Android updates
  • The biggest update we saw this week was a widespread push of Android 2.3.3 to the Motorola Droid 2. This one is done OTA, so simply go into your settings menu and check for updates to see if it's there. (thanks to everyone who sent this in)
  • While we saw a rollout of Android 2.3 to a select few LG Optimus Ones in June, we're hearing reports that the update's now getting pushed out again to a few more regions. This refresh must be done manually through LG's updater tool, so you'll definitely want to check to see if your phone is one of the lucky recipients. [via PocketNow]
  • US Cellular took to its Facebook Page to let customers know it's working on revamping the Samsung Mesmerize to Gingerbread at some point, though no official date or timeframe was given aside from "as soon as possible." [via AndroidCentral]
  • HTC announced the arrival of Android 2.3 for the Thunderbolt and Droid Incredible this month, via its Facebook page. [via AndroidCommunity]
  • In fact, some users have already reported getting Gingerbread for the Incredible, and we suspect the rollout will be complete no later than the end of the month, to fulfill the company's promise. [via Phandroid]
  • Gingerbread is in the plans for the Motorola Milestone 2, and according to the company the refresh will begin rolling out in early Q4. [via MyDailyGadget]
  • The Samsung LC11 LTE mobile hotspot is getting a new build, EF07, that appears to improve its handling of multiple devices and congested WiFi locations. It also adds security patches and new protocols. [via Verizon]
  • An update for the Droid 3 was apparently available to soak testers and leaked online, but was pulled from Motorola servers shortly thereafter. It appears to add video chat support in GTalk and adds a new radio that's supposed to save battery life. The via link still has the update available for anyone interested. [via Droid-Life]
Unofficial Android updates / custom ROMs / misc hackery
  • The root method used on most Motorola Android devices has been employed to root the Droid Bionic before it's even been released. [via Droid-Life]
  • LG has released the kernel source for its Gingerbread build of the Optimus S. [via AndroidCentral]
  • The HTC Dev site expanded its support for the bootloader unlock tool this week, now encompassing all versions of the Sensation -- including T-Mobile's. [via AndroidCentral]
Other platforms
  • SPB Shell 3.0 is now available for Symbian^3 devices. It brings a fresh 3D-style UI to the OS, and can be yours for $15. [via IntoMobile]
Updates already covered this week

Refresh Roundup: week of August 29, 2011 originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 04 Sep 2011 10:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>4gandroidandroid 2.3android 2.3.3android 2.3.6Android2.3Android2.3.3Android2.3.6bionicbootloaderdroiddroid 2droid 3droid bionicdroid incredibleDroid2Droid3DroidBionicDroidIncrediblefirmwarefirmware updatesFirmwareUpdatesflyergingerbreadgooglehoneycombhphp touchpadHpTouchpadhtc droid incrediblehtc flyerhtc sensationhtc sensation 4ghtc thunderboltHtcDroidIncredibleHtcFlyerHtcSensationHtcSensation4gHtcThunderboltkernelkernel sourceKernelSourcelglg optimuslg optimus onelg optimus sLgOptimusLgOptimusOneLgOptimusSltemesmerizemilestone 2Milestone2mobile hotspotMobileHotspotmobilepostminimotorolamotorola droid 2motorola droid 3motorola droid bionicmotorola milestone 2MotorolaDroid2MotorolaDroid3MotorolaDroidBionicMotorolaMilestone2nexus sNexusSoptimus oneoptimus sOptimusOneOptimusSrefreshrefresh roundupRefreshRoundupromrootrounduprrsamsungsamsung lc11samsung mesmerizesamsung nexus sSamsungLc11SamsungMesmerizeSamsungNexusSsensationsoftwaresoftware updatesSoftwareUpdatesspbspb shellspb shell 3.0SpbShellSpbShell3.0sprintsymbian 3Symbian3t-mobiletouchpadunlocked bootloaderUnlockedBootloaderupdatesus cellularUsCellularverizonSun, 04 Sep 2011 10:03:00 EST<![CDATA[Engadget's back to school guide 2011: smartphones]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/22/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-2011-smartphones/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/22/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-2011-smartphones/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/22/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-2011-smartphones/#commentsWelcome to Engadget's Back to School guide! We know that this time of year can be pretty annoying and stressful for everyone, so we're here to help out with the heartbreaking process of gadget buying for the school-aged crowd. Today, we're tapping away on our smartphones -- and you can head to the Back to School hub to see the rest of the product guides as they're added throughout the month. Be sure to keep checking back -- at the end of the month we'll be giving away a ton of the gear featured in our guides -- and hit up the hub page right here!


Now more than ever, collegiate studies require a wide variety of devices to help you get that prized "A." The thirst for knowledge you so desperately seek can strike at any time, and you're not always going to have that desktop or laptop nearby to find the answer to a burning question. Perhaps you just need to hurl birds at pigs for a while to blow off your stress. Whatever the case, you'll need something to help you study, store (and edit) all of your important term papers, keep you in touch with classmates or family, and everything in-between. What better way to get all of that than with a smartphone? We've picked nine respectable candidates that can help you through your upcoming semester -- three for each budget level. Oh, and while you're looking, we're giving away $3,000 worth of essential back to school gear to 15 lucky readers, and you can be one of them by simply leaving a comment below! So, which phones are most likely to help you get smart? Head past the break to find out.

Continue reading Engadget's back to school guide 2011: smartphones

Engadget's back to school guide 2011: smartphones originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 22 Aug 2011 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>4gandroidattb2sback to schoolback to school 2011BackToSchoolBackToSchool2011droid chargeDroidChargefocusfroyog2xgalaxy s iiGalaxySIigingerbreadhspa+htchtc mergehtc mytouchhtc mytouch 4g slideHtcMergeHtcMytouchHtcMytouch4gSlidelglg optimus 2xlg optimus oneLgOptimus2xLgOptimusOnelistltemergemotorolamotorola triumphMotorolaTriumphmytouch 4g slideMytouch4gSlidenexus snexus s 4gNexusSNexusS4goptimus 2xOptimus2xsamsungsamsung droid chargesamsung focussamsung galaxy s iisamsung nexus ssamsung nexus s 4gSamsungDroidChargeSamsungFocusSamsungGalaxySIiSamsungNexusSSamsungNexusS4gsmartphonessprintt mot mobilet-mobilet-mobile g2xt-mobile mytouch 4g slideT-mobileG2xT-mobileMytouch4gSlideTMoTMobileus cellularUsCellularverizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessvirginvirgin mobileVirginMobilevzwwimaxwindows phoneWindowsPhoneMon, 22 Aug 2011 12:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Mobile Miscellany: week of August 15, 2011]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/20/mobile-miscellany-week-of-august-15-2011/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/20/mobile-miscellany-week-of-august-15-2011/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/20/mobile-miscellany-week-of-august-15-2011/#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 August 15, 2011:
  • Vodafone's very own budget-friendly Facebook Phone, the Vodafone 555, is now on sale. £62.50 is all it will take to get the non-touchscreen featurephone in your fingertips. [via SlashGear]
  • A spec sheet and screenshots of the Sony Ericsson Nozumi leaked this week. The handset will likely feature a 1.4GHz single-core Qualcomm S2 CPU, Adreno 205 GPU, and 4.3-inch display with 1280 x 720 resolution. Interestingly enough, the phone is rumored to require a micro SIM, much like the iPhone 4. [via XperiaBlog]
  • US Cellular launched two new Android devices for its prepaid lineup, the Samsung Gem and HTC Merge. The Gem offers a 3.2-inch WVGA display, 800MHz CPU, and Android 2.2 for $140, while the Merge is a global-capable QWERTY slider with a 3.8-inch display, Android 2.2, and more for $300. [via US Cellular]
  • Immediately following Google's acquisition of Motorola, discussion centered around the possibility of the latter company becoming the preferred OEM for Android -- a privilege that would, in theory, include designing and producing the next Nexus. Andy Rubin, the head honcho for the open-source OS, put such rumors to bed by offering more insight on the approval process for upcoming Nexus phones, and insisted that HelloMoto will continue to be treated the same as every other OEM; it will have to bid for the job just like every other company does. [via AndroidCentral]
  • The Huawei Blaze, a budget Android handset that runs on Gingerbread, may arrive in the UK as early as September. The Blaze would mark the first time we've seen the company offer a phone under its own branding in the UK. [via CNet]
  • Shocked to hear the Kyocera Echo isn't selling as well as the company had hoped? Yeah, neither are we. Nonetheless, in the hopes of sparking sales, it's started offering twelve premium games for free to the first 10,000 downloads as part of its "summer of free apps" campaign. Good luck with that. [via Electronista]
  • With all of the buzz rightfully centered around Nokia and its quest for Windows Phone dominance, how bright does Vertu's future look? If Eldar Murtazin is to believed, Espoo's luxury phone branch will also be on the receiving end of WP7 devices. The main difference with Vertu's version compared to the rest of Nokia's lineup? It'll most likely be covered with gold and diamonds. [via WMPowerUser]
  • The Samsung Galaxy Q, another name for the Gravity Smart, is now available on Rogers. The device is geared toward the lower end, so it may not be the most lustworthy letter in the Samsung Galaxy alphabet. [via MobileSyrup]

Mobile Miscellany: week of August 15, 2011 originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 20 Aug 2011 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dual-screeneldar murtazinEldarMurtazinericssongalaxy qGalaxyQgravity smartGravitySmarthtchtc mergeHtcMergehuaweihuawei blazehuawei ukHuaweiBlazeHuaweiUkkyocerakyocera echoKyoceraEcholuxurymangomicrosoftmiscmiscellaneousmiscellanymmmobilemobile miscellanyMobileMiscellanymobilepostmininokianokia vertuNokiaVertunozumiprepaidrogerssamsungsamsung galaxy qsamsung gemsamsung gravity smartSamsungGalaxyQSamsungGemSamsungGravitySmartsony ericssonsony ericsson nozumiSonyEricssonSonyEricssonNozumisprintt-mobileUS CellularUsCellularvertuvodafonevodafone 555vodafone ukVodafone555VodafoneUkwindows phone 7windows phone 7.5windows phone mangoWindowsPhone7WindowsPhone7.5WindowsPhoneMangowp7Sat, 20 Aug 2011 09:00:00 EST<![CDATA[US Cellular announces intent to switch to tiered data, LTE still on track for November]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/09/us-cellular-announces-intent-to-switch-to-tiered-data-lte-still/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/09/us-cellular-announces-intent-to-switch-to-tiered-data-lte-still/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/09/us-cellular-announces-intent-to-switch-to-tiered-data-lte-still/#commentsOh, how the mighty fall one by one. US Cellular, in its Q2 earnings call, stunned the mobile world by announcing that it expects to follow the lead of Verizon and AT&T by moving to a tiered data pricing structure within the next two to three quarters. No details were given on pricing or data limits, though it's quite possible the particulars are getting fleshed out as we speak. The regional carrier also indicated that its 4G rollout is still on track for November, with one LTE-compatible smartphone scheduled to launch at roughly the same time. Is it a coincidence that the new data pricing scheme would become effective within a similar timeframe? Hard to say, but we're continuously reminded on all fronts that the era of all-you-can-eat data is quickly coming to a depressing close; it looks like we won the battle for faster mobile broadband, but it didn't come without a fair amount of bloodshed.

US Cellular announces intent to switch to tiered data, LTE still on track for November originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 09 Aug 2011 01:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>4gcellulardataearningsearnings callEarningsCallinternetlimited dataLimitedDataltemobilesmartphonetiered dataTieredDataunlimited dataUnlimitedDataus cellus cellularUsCellUsCellularTue, 09 Aug 2011 01:22:00 EST<![CDATA[US Cellular Q2 results bring higher revenue, despite small customer loss]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/08/us-cellular-q2-results-bring-higher-revenue-despite-small-custo/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/08/us-cellular-q2-results-bring-higher-revenue-despite-small-custo/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/08/us-cellular-q2-results-bring-higher-revenue-despite-small-custo/#comments

With the upcoming introduction of its LTE network and vast fall smartphone lineup, US Cellular's a regional carrier with a lot to look forward to. But its efforts over the second quarter, paired with the hopes of a bright future ahead, weren't enough to keep a few thousand customers from parting ways. While most of the reported figures were quite pleasant year-over-year -- service revenues bumped up three percent to $1 billion, percentage of smartphones sold skyrocketed to nearly 40 percent, ARPU increased to $51.84, and total operating income shot up a whole 61 percent -- the company also experienced a loss of 58,000 customers over the course of three months. The carrier doesn't seem too worried about this particular figure, however, as it stated its excitement about the launch of its 4G service later this year. Will the bleak and cold winter become warm and toasty because of a blazing-hot network? We're eager to find out. Hit the source link for the full quarterly earnings.

Continue reading US Cellular Q2 results bring higher revenue, despite small customer loss

US Cellular Q2 results bring higher revenue, despite small customer loss originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 08 Aug 2011 08:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>4GactivationscellularLTEnetworkQ2quarterquarterlyquarterly earningsQuarterlyEarningsrevenuesmartphonesUS CellularUsCellularMon, 08 Aug 2011 08:49:00 EST<![CDATA[HTC Wildfire S swaggers CDMA bands at FCC]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/27/htc-wildfire-s-swaggers-cdma-bands-at-fcc/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/27/htc-wildfire-s-swaggers-cdma-bands-at-fcc/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/27/htc-wildfire-s-swaggers-cdma-bands-at-fcc/#comments
True to its namesake, the Wildfire S is preparing to blaze across our native prairies without abandon. After gaining the FCC's nod of acceptance for use on our 1900 / 850MHz HSPA bands -- followed by T-Mobile's official announcement -- the fun-sized candybar has received FCC approval for igniting our CDMA networks. A leaked roadmap suggests the Gingerbread treat is destined for US Cellular in October, but don't be surprised if the little guy appears at Cricket, MetroPCS, Virgin Mobile, and the like. Even Verizon could benefit from the Wildfire S, seeing that the Motorola Citrus is downright sour. Just promise not to name it the Droid Burn, okay?

HTC Wildfire S swaggers CDMA bands at FCC originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 27 Jul 2011 18:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid 2.3Android2.3cdmafccgingerbreadgooglehtchtc wildfirehtc wildfire sHtcWildfireHtcWildfireSus cellularUsCellularwildfirewildfire sWildfireSWed, 27 Jul 2011 18:54:00 EST<![CDATA[US Cellular yanks curtains away from HTC 7 Pro, available June 14th for $200]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/13/us-cellular-yanks-curtains-away-from-htc-7-pro-available-june-1/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/13/us-cellular-yanks-curtains-away-from-htc-7-pro-available-june-1/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/13/us-cellular-yanks-curtains-away-from-htc-7-pro-available-june-1/#comments
Well, that was quick, wasn't it? After US Cellular recently announced its upcoming smartphone lineup, its very first Windows Phone -- an HTC model -- was ready for a summer launch with or without an official name. We now know the mystery device is the CDMA version of the HTC 7 Pro, a phone that Sprint lovers know better as the Arrive. Available tomorrow for $200 with contract after $100 mail-in rebate, the full tilt-up QWERTY slider with 5 megapixel shooter and 16GB internal storage is a bit on the spendy side. Oh, and it requires a monthly data plan. Did you just hear that noise? That was the sound of your wallet trying to hide from you. Full press release after the break.

Continue reading US Cellular yanks curtains away from HTC 7 Pro, available June 14th for $200

US Cellular yanks curtains away from HTC 7 Pro, available June 14th for $200 originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 13 Jun 2011 23:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3g7 pro7Proarrivecdmahtchtc 7 prohtc arrivehtc windows phoneHtc7ProHtcArriveHtcWindowsPhonemobilesprintus cellularUsCellularwindowswindows phonewindows phone 7WindowsPhoneWindowsPhone7wp7Mon, 13 Jun 2011 23:50:00 EST<![CDATA[US Cellular teases 2H 2011 smartphone lineup, brings WP7 and tablets into fold]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/13/us-cellular-teases-2h-2011-smartphone-lineup-brings-wp7-and-tab/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/13/us-cellular-teases-2h-2011-smartphone-lineup-brings-wp7-and-tab/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/13/us-cellular-teases-2h-2011-smartphone-lineup-brings-wp7-and-tab/#comments
It's a treat when we get a sneak peek at upcoming devices, but we consider it a feast when carriers unload their entire roadmap en masse. US Cellular indulged us with its smartphone lineup for the entire second half of the year, and we have to say -- your choices this holiday season are looking mighty fine. It's lengthy, so you'd better grab a cup o' Joe before proceeding. Starting off the laundry list, the carrier announced it's launching its first Windows Phone in an HTC flavor sometime this summer. Of the seven Android handsets coming to market this fall, a whole 100 percent of them will run Gingerbread: one is a Motorola dual-core 1GHz phone with 4.3-inch screen, another is an LG with "ultra-bright LCD display" (Nova?), and Samsung and Huawei will offer entry-level phones. Throw in a couple HTC models and there's just one still unaccounted for -- the company's first LTE-enabled smartphone, slated for release in November. Now top it all off with an HTC 7-inch slate alongside another mystery tablet, and you have a plethora of choices come time for Black Friday. Mind = blown? Scroll past the break for a press release that might put it back together into one piece again.

Continue reading US Cellular teases 2H 2011 smartphone lineup, brings WP7 and tablets into fold

US Cellular teases 2H 2011 smartphone lineup, brings WP7 and tablets into fold originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 13 Jun 2011 14:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>20112011 lineup2011 roadmap2011Lineup2011Roadmaphtclineupmobileroadmapsmartphonesus cellularUsCellularwindowswindows phonewindows phone 7WindowsPhoneWindowsPhone7wp7Mon, 13 Jun 2011 14:45:00 EST<![CDATA[HTC Merge now shipping from US Cellular, LG Genesis arriving June 9th]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/31/htc-merge-now-shipping-from-us-cellular-lg-genesis-arriving-jun/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/31/htc-merge-now-shipping-from-us-cellular-lg-genesis-arriving-jun/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/31/htc-merge-now-shipping-from-us-cellular-lg-genesis-arriving-jun/#comments We know many US Cellular customers have been waiting for this day, because after missing its rumored launch, the HTC Merge has arrived and is ready to meet your pocket. As expected, it's selling for $250 on contract (before a $100 mail-in rebate) and marks the CDMA provider's first Android world phone. To refresh your memory, this QWERTY slider features a 3.8-inch WVGA touchscreen, a 5 megapixel camera and runs Froyo. Alongside this release, the carrier announced it's getting the LG Genesis on June 9th. If you'll remember, this is the refashioned enV Touch that US Cellular picked up after Verizon dropped the ball. It's also going for $250 on contract (before a $100 mail-in rebate) and true to its legacy, the clamshell provides a full keyboard. Priced equally, it appears QWERTY-lovers on US Cellular have quite a decision ahead. What a happy conundrum, indeed. Follow the break for the PR heralding these arrivals.

Continue reading HTC Merge now shipping from US Cellular, LG Genesis arriving June 9th

HTC Merge now shipping from US Cellular, LG Genesis arriving June 9th originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 31 May 2011 23:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid 2.2Android2.2cdmaenv proEnvProfroyogooglehtcHTC MergeHtcMergelglg genesisLgGenesismergemobileqwertysmartphonesmartphonesus cellularUsCellularworld phoneWorldPhoneTue, 31 May 2011 23:38:00 EST<![CDATA[HTC Merge makes an official landing at US Cellular May 31 for $250]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/26/htc-merge-makes-an-official-landing-at-us-cellular-may-31-for-2/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/26/htc-merge-makes-an-official-landing-at-us-cellular-may-31-for-2/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/26/htc-merge-makes-an-official-landing-at-us-cellular-may-31-for-2/#comments
If we could bet on phone launches the same way we put money down on horse races or slot machines, we'd lose our shirts on the HTC Merge. Like a ghost, this elusive Android smartphone has an innate ability to pop up from out of nowhere and disappear just as quickly. Over the last few months we've seen this repeated multiple times on both Verizon's and US Cellular's ends -- until yesterday, that is, when the latter finally ended its part of the charade by announcing a launch date. Taking on Facebook, the regional carrier officially committed the Merge to a May 31st launch, selling for $250 with contract before $100 rebate. Oddly, the date won't matter much since store reps have the go-ahead to sell it as soon as it's in stock (according to the screenshot below), and the Facebook post reveals that shipments should begin arriving as early as today. If you've been wanting a Merge and are up to the task, we invite you -- nay, we challenge you -- to go to your local store this morning and see if your rep got the memo.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

Continue reading HTC Merge makes an official landing at US Cellular May 31 for $250

HTC Merge makes an official landing at US Cellular May 31 for $250 originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 26 May 2011 01:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid 2.2Android2.2cellularfacebookfroyogooglehtchtc mergehtc senseHtcMergeHtcSensemergemobileofficialsensesense uiSenseUius cellus cellularUsCellUsCellularverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessvzwThu, 26 May 2011 01:50:00 EST<![CDATA[Smartphone buyer's guide: the best phones for Verizon, AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, and more!]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/23/smartphone-buyers-guide-the-best-phones-for-verizon-atandt-spr/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/23/smartphone-buyers-guide-the-best-phones-for-verizon-atandt-spr/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/23/smartphone-buyers-guide-the-best-phones-for-verizon-atandt-spr/#comments The world of smartphones changes mighty quickly, and if you blink, you're bound to miss the latest and most delectable devices. That's where we come in, to provide timely roundups of everything your friends expect you to know, along with the insight that you crave. To bring you up to speed, in our December buyer's guide, at first blush you might have thought we were doing an overview of the best Android phones on the market. That's because of our 16 highly-esteemed handsets, a whopping 13 of them had Google's operating system at the core. As you'll see, the landscape has changed somewhat, and these new contenders that have come out swinging.

We've broken down this buyer's guide by mobile carrier, each including the best handset money can buy, our favorite QWERTY alternative, and the most well-rounded budget phone available (with $79 as the absolute ceiling). For smaller US providers, we're providing a single selection, though we're confident it's a good one. You'll definitely be presented with some difficult choices, but that's merely a testament to the abundance of stellar phones that aggressively compete for your dollar. With that said, let's dive in -- it's roundup time.

Continue reading Smartphone buyer's guide: the best phones for Verizon, AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, and more!

Smartphone buyer's guide: the best phones for Verizon, AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, and more! originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 23 May 2011 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>attcell phonecell phonesCellPhoneCellPhonescincinnati bellCincinnatiBellcricketguidemetropcsphonephonesshopping guideShoppingGuidesmartphoneSmartphone Buyers GuideSmartphoneBuyersGuidesmartphonessprintt-mobileTMobileus cellularUSAUsCellularverizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessvirginvirgin mobileVirginMobilevzwMon, 23 May 2011 12:00:00 EST<![CDATA[US Cellular announces 4G, plans to light up LTE by end of year]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/07/us-cellular-announces-4g-plans-to-light-up-lte-by-end-of-year/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/07/us-cellular-announces-4g-plans-to-light-up-lte-by-end-of-year/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/07/us-cellular-announces-4g-plans-to-light-up-lte-by-end-of-year/#comments Just when we're finally basking in the warmth of spring and picking May flowers, US Cellular finds a reason for us to look forward to the cold and dark winter to come. The carrier announced plans to deploy its own LTE network, intent on blanketing two dozen markets (representing 25 percent of its customer base) with blazing-fast 4G service in time for the holiday season. And the party ain't stopping just because the mistletoe comes down and the decorations are put away; the holiday deployment will only be the first phase, with US Cellular continuing its 4G expansion efforts through 2012. Full PR after the break.

Continue reading US Cellular announces 4G, plans to light up LTE by end of year

US Cellular announces 4G, plans to light up LTE by end of year originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 07 May 2011 13:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>4g4g network4gNetworkdeploymentexpansionholidaysltelte networkLteNetworknetworknetwork expansionNetworkExpansionus cellularUsCellularSat, 07 May 2011 13:55:00 EST<![CDATA[LG Genesis coming to US Cellular, enV Pro rising from Verizon's ashes]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/05/lg-genesis-coming-to-us-cellular-env-pro-rising-from-verizons/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/05/lg-genesis-coming-to-us-cellular-env-pro-rising-from-verizons/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/05/lg-genesis-coming-to-us-cellular-env-pro-rising-from-verizons/#comments Hey enV fans, remember when Verizon scrapped its Android-based enV Pro citing a failure to impress? Fortunately, US Cellular is keeping the QWERTY clamshell's tradition alive with its appropriately named Genesis. Historically a feature phone, this LG is being reborn as a full-fledged smartphone, complete with Android 2.2, dual 800 x 480 touchscreens and a 1GHz Snapdragon processor. You'll find a familiar 3.5-inch display on the front, and a smaller 3.2-inch landscape screen positioned above the keyboard. The Genesis packs a 5 megapixel camera and supports DLNA sharing, though its camcorder only supports VGA resolution -- so you might want to reconsider streaming those videos to the big screen. As an added bonus, the phone serves as a mobile hotspot for up to five devices, though its price may be hard to swallow -- it retails for $249 on contract. Knowing the high cost of nostalgia, who's in on this one?

LG Genesis coming to US Cellular, enV Pro rising from Verizon's ashes originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 05 May 2011 16:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1ghzandroidandroid 2.2Android2.2DLNAdual touchscreenDualTouchscreenenv proEnvProfroyoGenesisgooglehotspotlglg genesisLgGenesismobilemobile hotspotMobileHotspotrumorsnapdragonus cellularUsCellularverizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessvzwThu, 05 May 2011 16:05:00 EST<![CDATA[HTC Merge launching on US Cellular on April 29th? (updated)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/26/htc-merge-launching-on-us-cellular-on-april-29th/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/26/htc-merge-launching-on-us-cellular-on-april-29th/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/26/htc-merge-launching-on-us-cellular-on-april-29th/#comments
 While we wait for the HTC Merge to maybe (or quite possibly) launch on Verizon, the phone's rolling out fast and furious on smaller carriers. Alltel's already selling it, Cellular South said it plans to, and now it seems US Cellular is gearing up to launch it on Friday. If you take a gander at that screen grab an anonymous tipster sent in, it's clear the carrier is putting the finishing touches on its plan to unveil the device in its retail stores. Just to refresh your memories, the Merge is a world phone with a slide-out keyboard, 3.8-inch touchscreen, and 5 megapixel autofocus camera running Android 2.2 with HTC's Sense UI layered on top. Still no word on whether US Cellular will match its competitors' sweet $125 price or bundle Amazon's App Store, but we're optimistic on both counts.

Update: A US Cellular rep wrote in to clarify that the carrier will launch the Merge "later this spring," not this Friday. So there you have it!

HTC Merge launching on US Cellular on April 29th? (updated) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 26 Apr 2011 19:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid 2.2Android2.2coming soonComingSoonfroyogoogleHTCHTC MergeHTC senseHtcMergeHtcSenselaunchingleakleaksMergemobilesenseUS CellularUsCellularvzwTue, 26 Apr 2011 19:46:00 EST