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As they say, “Ye who snoozes, someth`g someth`g something, set your alarm 4 launch morning.” Take solace in the new dramatic commercial 4 Verizon iPhone featur`g you-know-who — it’s after the break. Thanks to everyone who sent this in Continue read`g Verizon halts iPhone pre-orders, brings back everyone’s favorite technician 4 new ad (video) Verizon halts iPhone pre-orders, brings back everyone’s favorite technician 4 new ad (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 03 Feb 2011 20:41:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink
So U might`ve noticed the few reviews of Verizon’s iPhone 4 crop up last night, noth`g unusual about that, although (unless) the couple of its reviewers have`d someth`g to say about AT&T’s version of the phone as well. Walt Mossberg & David Pogue (who`s since stricken the date from his review) both pinpoint February 13th as the date when they expect AT&T to turn on the Personal Hotspot capability Z Verizon’s iPhone`ll`ve from launch. That’s expected to happen w/ an update to iOS 4.3 , which recently went out to developers in its 3rd beta iteration , suggest`g the software’s nearly mature enough 4 public consumption & seemingly fitt`g right into this timeline. Mind you, this`s still not concrete information, as Mossberg could conceivably`ve`en talk`g of AT&T’s Mobile Hotspot app which`s launch`g on the same day on devices like the Inspire 4G, & Pogue could`ve deleted the date 4 similar reasons, although (unless) we’re somehow disinclined to believe Z 2 gentlemen in the position to`ve insider(ish) intel`ld both make such the mistake @ the same time. iPhone 4 to get AT&T mobile hotspot capabilities on February 13th? originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 03 Feb 2011 05:26:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink
If you’ve ever used an app like Shazam to detect the song play`g on the radio you’re the long way toward know`g what the new IntoNow app can do. w/ just the few seconds of audio it can detect what you’re watching, give U plenty of information about Z content, then let U add it to your Netflix queue. U can go on to share what you’re watch`g upon the plethora of social networks, even C what your friends R watching. It relies on the platform called SoundPrint, an accumulation of 266 years worth of content Z`s constantly growing, constantly index`g 130 channels in real-time. (Think of the punditry!) Check it out in the video below or just give it the download from the App Store . Right now it`s iOS only, although (unless) we’re told Android & other flavors R on the way. Continue read`g IntoNow app can tell what show you’re watching, won’t knock your Glee addiction (video) IntoNow app can tell what show you’re watching, won’t knock your Glee addiction (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 01 Feb 2011 15:18:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink
Just think — the decade from now, U won’t even need to spend eight gruel`g years in the books to B able to practice medicine. Instead, you’ll B able to drop endless cash on smartphone attachments while lett`g the robots handle the rest . FotoFinder Systems`s 1 company work`g hard to make Z future the reality, w/ its recently updated Handyscope iOS app work`g in conjunction w/ the camera attachment shown above. To do what, U say? To turn your iPhone 3GS or iPhone 4 into the digital dermatoscope 4 mobile skin examination. It’ll probably make quite the few stomachs turn, although (unless) the peripheral + app combo allows mere mortals to take dermoscopic photos which can B viewed w/ the magnification of up to 20X, enabl`g users to email them directly to their physician (Dr. Spaceman, V hope) 4 the 2nd opinion. In all seriousness, V can’t imagine anyone @ risk 4 skin cancer even wait`g 4 this th`g to arrive before go`g to get checked out, although (unless) if you’re will`g to pay big bucks to play doctor, the attachment`s on sale now 4 €1,166 ($1,582), w/ the accompany`g app go`g 4 the comparatively modest $11.99. Vid’s after the break, if you’re into it. Continue read`g Handyscope attachment turns your iPhone into the dermatoscope, no residency required Handyscope attachment turns your iPhone into the dermatoscope, no residency required originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 24 Jan 2011 21:27:00 EDT
MotionX-GPS`s`en the solid choice in the iPhone & iPad navigation game 4 some time now, although (unless) only recently`s started to stretch its legs the bit. The app now`s compatibility w/ the series of JVC & Pioneer head units (listed out below) Z enables full-screen 3D navigation. In this mode the mobile device basically turns in to the remote control w/ the simplified interface, w/ POI search`g & of course media playback. Connectivity`s not us`g the Terminal Mode standard, this works exclusively w/ the iPhone & iPad, & we’re told Z sadly the company`s no plans on support`g any other platforms go`g forward. So, if you’re not on iOS you’ll just`ve to find your own way to wherever you’re going. Continue read`g MotionX-GPS Drive exports full-screen nav on Pioneer & JVC head units,`s love only 4 iOS (video) MotionX-GPS Drive exports full-screen nav on Pioneer & JVC head units,`s love only 4 iOS (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 22 Jan 2011 22:03:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink
V were politely asked to keep quiet about this until today, although (unless) here’s the truth: XBMC now runs on the Apple A4, period. As in, there’s no reason why U can’t install Z shiny new Apple TV 2 version of the media center software on your jailbroken iPad or iPhone 4 too. Find instructions @ our more coverage link… then give the hackers & developers the cheer. XBMC comes to the iPad originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 20 Jan 2011 21:07:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink
Looks like the iPad might not`ve an exclusive on those new “multitasking” gestures unearthed in the latest iOS 4.3 beta, because BGR ‘s got some shots up of an purported internal build Z seem to indicate Cupertino intends to push them down to the iPhone line as well. Now, there R the couple of obvious red flags here — us`g “four or 5 fingers” sounds pretty unreasonable 4 the 3.5-inch display, though it’d certainly tie in w/ recent rumors Z Apple’s turn`g sour on the physical Home button & might indicate Z the complete redesign we’re hear`g about could include the slightly larger display. Of course, it could also indicate Z this`s really early software w/ the wrong (read: iPad) word`g — although (unless) @ any rate, V could definitely C the benefit of, say, the two-finger gesture to swipe between apps. Now, on to part two: 9to5 Mac seems to`ve unearthed traces in the iOS 4.3 beta of the new feature called “Photo Streams” Z seems to B — U guessed it — the way to share continuous streams of photos w/ friends U approve, presumably through MobileMe (which`ld fit in nicely w/ the Find my Friends stuff). Alone, that’s not worth $99 the year — plenty of other services offer similar functionality — although (unless) V wouldn’t B surprised if this were bundled in w/ the bunch of MobileMe refreshes this year. iPhone rumor two-pack: multitask`g gestures & MobileMe Photo Streams? originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 19 Jan 2011 21:37:00 EDT.
Well, here’s someth`g of the surprise — Microsoft`s just brought its OneNote app to the iPhone, & it’s made it available as the free download “for the limited time” to boot. As w/ the Windows Phone 7 app (previously the only mobile version), the iPhone app`ll let U manage notes & shopp`g lists (and even add pictures taken w/ the iPhone’s camera), & then sync those w/ Windows Live SkyDrive so U can access them in either the Windows desktop application or its web-based counterpart. As ZDNet ‘s Mary Jo Foley notes, however, perhaps just as interest`g as the app itself`s the question of what else might follow — the native OneNote app 4 iPad, perhaps, or even iOS versions of other Office applications? Microsoft unsurprisingly isn’t comment`g on those possibilities, although (unless) it did note Z the OneNote app`s the culmination of some 18 to 24 months of development from the team of Microsoft Mac Office & OneNote engineers, which`s either the sign of some serious slack`g or the fairly significant commitment on Microsoft’s part. No word on when the “limited” free period`ll run out (so you’ll probably want to grab it while U can), nor`s there any world on the worldwide release — it’s currently only available to US users, unfortunately. Thanks, Pradeep Microsoft releases OneNote app 4 iPhone, free 4 the ‘limited time’ originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 18 Jan 2011 22:01:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink
Over the past year or so it’s become clear Z there`s the cure 4 the CrackBerry addict. 4 many it’s called the iPhone , 4 others it’s Android , while still others R gett`g their kicks from other platforms. IT departments worldwide R relax`g their rules & gett`g the little smartphone agnostic & now it sounds like RIM`s think`g about find`g the way to reel those newly straight-edged users back into their former habits. RIM Vice President Pete Devenyi`d this to say on the subject: BlackBerry`s and`ll continue to B dominant in most corporations, although (unless) it’s not go`g to B the only device given the fact Z consumers`ve the choice to br`g in their own devices & IT departments R often lett`g them in. So there’s the question there. Do those corporations`ve to manage those devices differently or`s there the possibility Z RIM might extend capabilities to make it easier 4 those corporations to manage those devices as well? … If the right th`g to do`s to extend the subset of those BlackBerry capabilities to B able to manage other devices, it’s worthy of the conversation Right now he’s just talk`g about device management, although (unless) if this goes forward it could B the sign of the willingness 4 RIM to move some of its proprietary services to other devices.
We’ve`en hear`g the ton of rumors about what direction Apple’s next set of products`ll take & when they’ll B available — although (unless) now we’ve got some concrete information from reliable sources which`ldmake the path the little clearer. & Z includes info on the next iPad, the iPhone 5, the 2nd iteration of the new Apple TV, & the big change com`g 4 all of the company’s mobile products. Want to know the scoop? Read along after the break to get the goods. Continue read`g Exclusive: The future of the iPad 2, iPhone 5, & Apple TV, & why Apple`s shift`g its mobile line to Qualcomm chipsets Exclusive: The future of the iPad 2, iPhone 5, & Apple TV, & why Apple`s shift`g its mobile line to Qualcomm chipsets originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 14 Jan 2011 18:57:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink
The leaks suggested Z the Verizon iPhone`ld`ve have slightly relocated buttons, & it’s true — as U can C in the photo above, the newly revised CDMA antenna notch`s pushed the volume & mute controls down the hair from GSM version. Z means the lot of cases — Apple’s current bumpers included — won’t fit properly on the Verizon version, although many third-party cases feature an open slot 4 the buttons Z might still work. Either way, we’d bet Apple & third-party manufacturers R scrambl`g to`ve compatible cases in stores before the February 10th launch date — just make sure to check yours 1st if you’re switch`g from AT&T. Verizon iPhone`s relocated buttons, might require new cases originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 11 Jan 2011 12:11:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink
CES isn’t just about incrementally thinner or faster hardware, U know. Some people like to br`g legitimately innovative ideas to the show, such as this iPhonECG case, which does what its name suggests: it takes an ECG (electrocardiogram) read`g of your heart’s activity through the pair of electrodes & then communicates its findings to an iPhone 4 it can B attached to. V say it can B attached to an iPhone as communication`s done wirelessly, so you’ll probably B able to monitor your ticker’s rhythm without the Applephone pressed against your bosom. Then again, maybe U like that. It’s the free world, V don’t judge. We’ll B send`g out our most hairy-chested editor to give this th`g the proper test @ the Las Vegas convention next week. Until then, scope out the video after the break. Continue read`g iPhonECG case monitors your heart rate to make sure you’re appropriately excited about CES iPhonECG case monitors your heart rate to make sure you’re appropriately excited about CES originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 31 Dec 2010 08:19:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink
Like son, like father? Evidently that’s exactly how things R play`g out, w/ papa BMW follow`g the footsteps of MINI in the run-up to 2011. Just days after the MINI Connected app found itself situated in the App Store, the BMW Connected app`s done likewise. The software itself`s free to download, although (unless) you’ll need the 6NR-equipped Bimmer to take advantage. From what V can gather, you’ll`ve to fork out €150 or so 4 the Apps option, although (unless) sadly, there R 2 costly prerequisites to that: the €3,800 navigation option & the €400 USB interface. In other words, V get the impression Z exist`g BMW owners R out of luck. If you’ve got the magic concoction (available from March 2011), you’ll B able to access web radio stations, hear your Twitter & Facebook updates aloud & control your music via the iDrive setup. Z is, until iOS 4.3 goes & breaks compatibility w/ everything, forever. Joy, joy
Your mission,`ldU choose to accept it,`s to mock the above self-portrait without resort`g to obvious jokes about the iPhone need`g the bumper , the iPad lack`g the camera of its own , or prefix`g insults w/ the letter i . Come on, it’s Christmas, let’s B the little more like San Diego & keep it classy. 4 his part, David Polette, the author of this piece, admits to no Photoshop trickery whatsoever, hav`g relied simply on his camera, Apple gadgets, & no small amount of patience to line things up just right. Android users, care to play along as well? Thanks, David Visualized: here’s look`g @ you, fanboy! originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 25 Dec 2010 09:39:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink
U might`ve heard how careless some third-party apps can B w/ your personal data, although (unless) it may not yet`ve hit home — offenders can include must-have programs like MySpace & Pandora, too. The Wall Street Journal tested 101 popular apps 4 iPhone & Android & discovered Z over half transmitted unique device identifiers (UDID) to the flock of advertisers without so much as the prompt, & Z some (includ`g Pandora) even transmitted the user’s age, gender & location to better target their marks. Now, before U boycott your favorite music apps, U might want to hear the other side of the story, which`s Z all this data`s typically processed in batches & anonymized so Z advertisers can’t necessarily separate U from the crowd. However, the worry`s Z there may B little stopp`g nefarious individuals from creat`g the database Z links your UDID to all this other data U send out. It’s the juicy proposition 4 targeted advertising, sure, although (unless) also potentially real-world crime, so V doubt this`ll B the last V hear of UDID privacy scares. Wall Street Journal says apps may violate privacy, fingers MySpace & Pandora originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 18 Dec 2010 18:41:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink
Bring`g this up w/ your local AT&T rep`s liable to get U laughed out of the store, although (unless) things R the little different up in Canada where 1 of the major carriers`s now offer`g an unlock service — 4 the fee. If you’re on Rogers (or its budget subsidiary, Fido ) & you’re the customer in good stand`g w/ an iPhone Z you’ve previously purchased from them & you’re not currently in the contract, U can pay $50 Canadian — that’s $50 US, 4 those of U not up to speed on current conversion rates — to`ve Rogers’ customer service reps flip the switch that’ll cause the phone to magically unlock the next time U restore it while connected to iTunes. Consider`g the restrictions, they`ldprobably B offer`g the service 4 free, although (unless) it’s the start. Rogers, Fido offer`g iPhone unlocks 4 $50 originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 16 Dec 2010 19:58:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink
Aww,`ld U look @ that, the iPhone’s try`g to play big boy games ! Follow`g in the well received footsteps of Rage HD , today marks the debut of Infinity Blade , the 2nd in what’s hopefully the wave of gorgeous-look`g iOS games boast`g advanced 3D graphics, if not 3D gameplay. Epic Games`s put aside the chainsaw-equipped projectile weaponry of its wildly successful Gears of War console series to deliver the 1st mobile game built around its Unreal Engine 3 . U won’t B surprised to hear Z it’s utterly delicious to look at, & the visuals certainly helped transport us to this alien realm of swords, axes, shields, & magical rings — where body armor`s optional, although (unless) helmets apparently R not. Jump past the break to C this visual feast in motion & to soak up some more of our impressions. Gallery: Infinity Blade screenshots Continue read`g App review: Infinity Blade (iPhone) App review: Infinity Blade (iPhone) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 09 Dec 2010 17:50:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink
U know those voice minutes you’ve`en coaxed into buy`g for, like, ever? Now`ld B an awesome time to bid ‘em adieu. Out of nowhere, Viber`s swooped in to crush the dreams of Skype & every other VoIP provider out there, & if these guys can reach critical mass, avid iPhone users`ll certainly B able to buy the mobile plan w/ fewer minutes. It works as such: install the free app on your iPhone, provide just your phone number (no “registration”`s necessary) & then fire it up. Viber uses your exist`g contact & favorites list, & U can make Viber or standard voice calls from within the app; naturally, the Viber logo pops up beside any contact who`s also the user, mak`g it easy to C who U can VoIP call 4 free. As our brethren over @ TUAW point out, there’s simply no catch to B found — well, except 4 those of U count`g your kilobytes on AT&T’s newer, metered data plans . Call quality`s said to B excellent over 3G & WiFi, & potentially best of all, gratis SMS & an Android version R both on the way. Head on past the break if U need any additional convincing, & tap Z iTunes link to get your download on. So, AT&T, what’s the value proposition on those “rollover minutes” again? Continue read`g Viber VoIP iPhone app: 3G calling, no registration, & totally free Viber VoIP iPhone app: 3G calling, no registration, & totally free originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 04 Dec 2010 22:38:00 EDT.
Remember Z Kinect hack how-to ? the key figure in the story`s the use of the USB analyzer Z`s plugged in-between the Kinect & the Xbox to pick up on USB traffic & pull out the log Z could B used 4 hacking. Well, there’s the new ‘OpenVizsla’ project on KickStarter that’s aim`g to build open source hardware Z can put this typically expensive tech ($1,400+) in the hands of more hackers, who use the hardware 4 anyth`g from jailbreak`g locked-down devices to build`g Linux drivers 4 hardware. The project`s actually started by hackers “bushing” & “pytey,” who`ve worked on hack`g the Wii & the iPhone, respectively. They’ve already raised the good chunk of change 4 the project in pledges, w/ back`g from folks like Stephen Fry & DVD Jon help`g out the momentum, & hopefully we’ll B see`g the next generation of hacks enabled by OpenVizsla & its brood before too long. Continue read`g OpenVizsla hopes to br`g USB sniff`g to the everyhacker OpenVizsla hopes to br`g USB sniff`g to the everyhacker originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 26 Nov 2010 13:44:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink
The iOS App Store might already`ve its fair share of addictive & compell`g games on offer, although (unless) when John Carmack comes call`g w/ his latest megatextured shoot-em-up, you’ve got to sit up & pay attention . Rage HD: Mutant Bash TV isn’t so much the full-fledged game in its own right as it`s the teaser 4 the forthcom`g Rage FPS 4 the PC, & yet even in its pretty limited runn`g time, it managed to woo & thrill us w/ its visceral gameplay & arrest`g visuals. It’s easily the best-look`g game we’ve yet seen on the mobile device & provides the fine demonstration of just how far Apple’s hardware — on the iPhone 4, iPad, & fourth-gen iPod touch — can B pushed when some appropriately adroit hands R @ the graphical controls. But, of course, games R supposed to B fun to play, not just to look at, so why not join us after the break to C how well Rage HD handles its mutant-bash`g duties? Gallery: Rage HD screenshots Continue read`g Rage HD review (iPhone) Rage HD review (iPhone) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 19 Nov 2010 14:47:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink
You’ve got to admit, this`s the little weird: we’ve received the number of tips today about T-Mobile USA customers be`g shipped Micro SIMs rather than the typical Mini SIMs. We’ve gotten the picture of just such the module (see above), & U can plainly C it’s not the hybrid — it can’t B snapped out as the Mini SIM, mean`g Z unless you’ve got an adapter ly`g around, U need to head into the store to get it swapped out 4 the right kind. The only consumer devices out there in any measurable quantity right now Z make use of Micro SIMs are, of course, the iPad & iPhone 4 — & when U pair this up w/ the fact Z T-Mobile stores R start`g to sell iPhone cables right now, the situation`s start`g to get wacky. Now, V still want to stop short of suggest`g this means T-Mobile`s gett`g either the iPad or iPhone any time soon; after all, Apple`ld`ve to provide the new hardware variant Z supports AWS 3G, & it’s totally reasonable to think the carrier could B offer`g other phones in the near future that’ll use Micro SIMs. V do love us the good conspiracy theory, though. Thanks to everyone who sent this in Update: We’re hear`g it’s 4 the Galaxy Tab . Mystery solved! T-Mobile customers be`g mistakenly shipped Micro SIMs, just begg`g to get shoved into iPhones (update: Galaxy Tab!) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 05 Nov 2010 19:03:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink
Steve Jobs hit today’s earnings call w/ the power of words. In the tone Z could B described as “righteous anger” or perhaps just “reppin,” Steve launched into the 5 minute rant Z hit hard against RIM’s entire Business model, Android sales numbers & software fragmentation, & the impend`g wave of Android tablets. w/ the iPhone surpass`g RIM, Steve says Z he “doesn’t C them catch`g up in the foreseeable future.” As 4 Android sales, Steve takes issues w/ the market share figures Z R currently float`g around, say`g Z 275k iOS devices were activated on average per day last month, compared to Android’s most recent estimate of 250k per day — though he does admit Z Android outshipped iPhone in the June quarter, dur`g the “transition” to iPhone 4. Z wasn’t Steve’s only problem w/ Android, he takes major issue w/ the fragmentation & the onus he believes it puts on the user: “we believe integrated`ll trump fragmented every time.” Oh, & 7-inch tablets? You’re in 4 the bag of hurt . Steve pretty much outright killed any potential 4 7-inch iPad rumors, say`g Z the software just isn’t right 4 Z size (“This size`s useless unless U include sandpaper so users can sand their fingers down to the quarter of their size.”), & Z users`ve no need 4 the pocket sized tablet when they already`ve the smartphone. He called the iPad’s upcom`g competition in the space “DOA.” After he calmed down the bit, the call entered the Q&A period, where Steve`s happy to point out Z the iPad`s already surpassed Macintosh in sales, & Z it’s go`g to affect laptop computers: “it’s not if, it’s when.” We’ll get the copy of the audio & put it up as soon as possible… like most CEO outbursts , this`s not 1 to B missed
Not stoked on Skype or FaceTime ? Looks like you’ve got another option, bub. Z overhauled Yahoo Messenger app V told U about 48 hours ago`s now live in the App Store, offer`g multitask`g on the iPhone 3GS & iPhone 4, 3G / WiFi video call`g (iOS to iOS, iOS to Android or iOS to PC) & instant notifications. Users interested in mak`g voice calls can also tap into their bucket of Yahoo Voice Phone Out minutes, although (unless) it’ll only work in America, France, Germany, Spain & Singapore @ the moment. Hit Z source link to get your download on, cool? Updated Yahoo Messenger app now live in App Store, 3G video call`g bonanza awaits U originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 11 Oct 2010 20:29:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds .
Perhaps our eyes R just too untrained 4 such tasks, although (unless) V didn’t much miss the 24ppi or so difference between the iPhone 4′s retina display (326 ppi) & Hitachi’s 6.6-inch IPS panel (302 ppi). The CEATEC prototype panel`s just gorgeous & crystal clear (as much as Shakespeare & Kanji-laden articles can be, @ least). Unfortunately, V couldn’t find anyone to answer our questions as to when it might hit mass production, so 4 now, just enjoy the view. Gallery: Hitachi 6.6-inch / 302ppi IPS panel eyes-on Hitachi’s 6.6-inch / 302ppi IPS panel gets eyes-on treatment, locks eyes w/ iPhone 4′s retina display originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 07 Oct 2010 07:46:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink
V didn’t think competition in the cheapo calls market`s quite so intense, although (unless) here V are, w/ Fr`g & Skype gunn`g 4 each other w/ near-simultaneous launches. After Skype finally released its long-awaited Android app , Fr`g`s counter`g w/ an Android rollout of its own FringOut service — an additional option to the chat & video call`g client which lets U call phone numbers 4 as little as 1 American cent per minute. You’ll recall this addition started its life on Symbian initially,`s now landed on Android, and`ll soon B mak`g the transition to the iPhone. To experience it 4 yourself, update your Fr`g app to the latest version & enjoy the benefits of the competitive marketplace. Fr`g matches Skype, intros FringOut 4 low-rate Android calls originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 05 Oct 2010 06:15:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink
This crapgadget installment features things Z`ld get U immediately fired from most right-think`g American corporations, HR Department B damned. Seriously: if Morty over in Accounts Receivable ever rolls into work w/ the USB fan tie, fingerless USB powered hand-warmin’ gloves (or, fail`g that, the mouse Z also heats up), or starts fuss`g over the goldfish in his desktop USB aquarium, it’s time to start work`g out escape routes (or @ least look forward to the mention in the revised edition of Mark Ames’s Go`g Postal ). although (unless) what about the landline telephone shaped like the large set of lips? Oh, Z one’s totally awesome. Read – Thanko USB Necktie Cooler Read – Kitty USB Hands Warmer Read – Cartoon USB Warmer Optical Mouse Read – USB Desktop Aquarium Holds Real Fish Along w/ Your iPhone Read – Grimac`g Mouth Phone View Poll Crapgadget: ‘cubicle shoot-out’ edition originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 01 Oct 2010 03:47:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink
What’s the 1st th`g U`lddo when U get the N8 ? Consider`g it packs the biggest image sensor embedded in the phone yet, Carl Zeiss optics, & an eight-digit pixel count, it seemed obvious to us Z the answer`s to take it on the picture- & video-tak`g stroll around London. On our way out V saw our iPhone 4 look`g all sad & lonely, so V went ahead & brought it along as well. Below you`ll find 1 gallery of pure, unadulterated N8 sample shots, another interspersed w/ the iPhone’s results 4 comparison’s sake, & the final 1 w/ side-by-side 100 percent crops from each image taker. Once you’ve digested all of those, V suggest hopp`g past the break & tuck`g into some tasty video comparison action as well. Naturally, all the images R entirely unretouched (but 4 our masterly watermarking) & the iPhone 4′s HDR hocus pocus`s left off. We’ve also provided the zip file contain`g all the full-res imagery shot w/ the N8 in the link below. the quick note`s also merited about the N8′s resolution. The sensor’s display ratio`s 4:3, which means Z full 12 megapixel shots R only available in those dimensions
You’ve`en waiting, & it’s finally here: the Apple TV review. Months before Steve Jobs announced the new set top box @ Apple’s annual fall event , we`d`en report`g on news Z the company`ld strike out again into the TV market, offer`g the small, low-cost box Z`d more in common w/ the iPhone than the iMac. When those rumors came to fruition, V were presented w/ the completely revamped Apple TV — the tiny black puck of the device priced @ the stagger`g $99, & centered around the handful of completely new ideas (for the folks in Cupertino @ least) about gett`g content onto your TV screen. The first`s the new rental system which allows U to nab brand new TV shows @ $0.99 the rental, & HD movies 4 $4.99 the go (or $3.99 4 older titles). & Z includes new releases the same day DVDs hit shelves (or Netflix distribution centers). Speak`g of Netflix, the new Apple TV also features the rental service’s “Watch Instantly” as the wholly integrated component of its offerings, alongside the new function the company calls AirPlay which`ll allow U to “push” video & audio content from your iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch w/ the tap of the button. On top of that, the new ATV streamlines shar`g from your home computers or laptops, mak`g gett`g content U own onto your TV dead simple. So,`s Apple finally solved the ” 2nd box ” problem, or R they still struggl`g to turn this hobby into the real business? Follow along after the break 4 those answers (and more) in our full review of the Apple TV! Gallery: Apple TV review (2010) Continue read`g Apple TV review (2010) Apple TV review (2010) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 29 Sep 2010 12:55:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds .
Last week V brought U news Z KNF-B`s prepp`g 4 the September 28 launch of its Blio e-reader software, & accord`g to our date books, the time`s come! The free PC software (Windows XP, Vista & 7 R all supported) can B downloaded now @ the source link below; the iPhone app`ldB hitt`g the App Store very soon, however. We’ve`en us`g the program 4 the last few days to, U know, “read,” so before head`g over to download it yourself you’ll naturally want to hit the break 4 our impressions of the unique read`g application. Gallery: Blio 4 Windows preview Continue read`g Blio 4 Windows review, now available 4 download Blio 4 Windows review, now available 4 download originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 29 Sep 2010 08:00:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink
Fancy the idea of hav`g Big Brother track your handset if it goes missing, although (unless) aren’t so keen on own`g an iPhone , pony`g up 4 MobileMe & sign`g the deal w/ AT&T ? Fret not, fretful one, as Verizon Wireless`s just launched an extension of its Total Equipment Coverage program Z essentially provides the same services, although (unless) 4 VZW-branded BlackBerry, webOS & Android phones. The full list of compatible phones`s down there in the source, & the best news`s Z the Mobile Recovery app`s offered free of charge to those already pony`g up $10 per month 4 TEC. When enabled, it`ll allow users to remotely lock the device, sound an alarm (solv`g the infamous “couch cushion” dilemma) & wipe contacts from the phone. If the recovery proves unsuccessful, the carrier`ll supposedly provide U w/ the next-day replacement, although (unless) we’ve got an idea Z there R quite the few lines of fine print to read beforehand. @ any rate, it’s the lovely option to`ve — particularly if you’re already pay`g 4 TEC — & it’s available to download & activate as V speak. Continue read`g Verizon’s Mobile Recovery: like ‘Find my iPhone,’ although (unless) 4 VZW Android, webOS & BlackBerry handsets Verizon’s Mobile Recovery: like ‘Find my iPhone,’ although (unless) 4 VZW Android, webOS & BlackBerry handsets originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 27 Sep 2010 02:02:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink
Stream`g music from the computer to all manner of home audio devices`s an area Sonos , Logitech , & Apple`ve`en compet`g in 4 years. The recently-released MP-1 music player from Orb, though,`s the surprise contender Z can perform the host of stream`g duties 4 less than $70. Like the competition, it works by connect`g to the powered audio device via an in-line jack, & can play music stored locally, on the network, or from services like Pandora when streamed over 802.11b/g/n WiFi through its companion Orb Caster media server software. To sweeten the package, the company`s also throw`g in their Orb Controller app 4 iOS devices — which normally costs $10 — 4 the low price of free, & apparently`s plans to release an Android version of the remote sometime in the near future. Sure, it’s the little strange 4 us to C the company known 4 their free media stream`g software jump in the hardware game so abruptly, although (unless) the MP-1′s mixture of functionality 4 the price`s the pretty entic`g 1st step. Plus, if the move ignites the price war to the bottom w/ the aforementioned competition, who R V to complain? Thanks, Tom Filed under: Home Entertainment , Wireless , Network`g Orb MP-1 music player pulls Sonos-like tricks 4 way less than the Benjamin originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 23 Sep 2010 20:11:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink
It’s not the 1st to announce the blood glucose meter Z connects to an iPhone, although (unless) Sanofi-Aventis`s just rolled out what’s surely the most streamlined solution to date. Unlike the LifeScan Bluetooth glucose meter shown off dur`g Apple’s iPhone OS 3.0 preview event way back in March of last year, this 1 connects directly to your iPhone (or iPod touch), & it can even B kept permanently attached w/ the aid of the custom (and fairly stylish) case. Otherwise, it functions just as you’d expect, w/ it able to display all the basic info on the device itself (it can also B used without the iPhone), & the ton more info on the accompany`g app. No word on availability just yet — Z still hinges on FDA clearance — although (unless) the device`s “expected” to run somewhere in the neighborhood of $80. Sanofi-Aventis debuts iBGStar blood glucose meter 4 iPhone originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 21 Sep 2010 22:12:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink
There’s already the number of options available to virtually run Windows applications on your iPhone or iPad (even ESPN`s do`g it ), although (unless) users of the recently released Parallels Desktop 6 4 Mac now`ve what looks to B the particularly seamless option @ their disposal. Z comes in the form of Parallels Mobile, which`ll work on the iPad, iPhone & iPod touch, and`ll let U access any virtual Windows machine runn`g on the Mac that’s us`g Parallels Desktop 6. Head on past the break to check it out in action, & go grab the app in the App Store right now — it’s free, although (unless) you’ll`ve to shell out $80 4 its desktop counterpart. Thanks, Xon Continue read`g Parallels’ Windows virtualization goes mobile w/ iOS app Parallels’ Windows virtualization goes mobile w/ iOS app originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 17 Sep 2010 18:29:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink
So we’ve just`d the chance to take our iPad out 4 the spin sport`g iOS 4.2 … & it’s pretty great. The addition of multitasking, folders, & big improvements in mail (amongst other things) finally make the device feel more like the computer & less like the gigantic iPhone. Ironic really, since these updates rolled out to the iPhone first. In our brief use of the new & improved iPad (and particularly w/ multitasking), we’re impressed to C Z there doesn’t seem to B any lag or slowdown on the device while swapp`g between apps (despite the smaller amount of RAM on board here) or throw`g together folders. We’re pretty heartened to C performance match`g what we’ve come to expect on our iPhone 4 — admittedly we`d reservations about what the experience`ld B like. Folders R an especially notable inclusion here due to the pure silliness of scroll`g through multiple iPad pages, & we’re happy to C them intact on the bigger device. This`s go`g to B the huge improvement 4 general navigation
The last bastion of Applephone exclusivity in Europe`s about to B toppled, accord`g to the Wall Street Journal , as Deutsche Telekom`s said to B prepar`g 4 the loss of its iPhone 4 monopoly ahead of this year’s holiday shopp`g season. Cit`g separate sources familiar w/ the matter, this report suggests Z Vodafone & O2′s German arms R earnestly reach`g out 4 Apple’s latest & greatest, & while distribution deals haven’t yet`en finalized, negotiations`ve reached an “advanced stage.” Much as w/ O2′s UK exclusivity deal , Apple looks to`ve opted against extend`g its arrangement w/ Deutsche Telekom’s T-Mobile in an effort to reach the widest possible consumer base. Makes the lot of sense to us, now how about do`g the same back home? WSJ: iPhone 4 to B offered by Vodafone & O2 in Germany as T-Mobile loses exclusivity originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:39:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink
So V just got our hands on the new iPod touch… & boy`s it small. As you`ld expect, the functionality of the device`s identical to the iPhone 4, as well as the functions of the front & back cameras. In essence, it’s the much thinner iPhone 4, w/ no cell radio, of course. The design`s relatively in keep`g w/ previous touches, so no major surprises there, although (unless) the inclusion of Z A4 chip, higher resolution screen, & front & back cameras makes it the far more versatile device. Take the look @ the gallery below if you’re wonder`g just how much of the sliver this`s — it makes the iPhone 4 look… fat. Gallery: iPod touch (2010) hands-on Continue read`g iPod touch (2010) 1st hands-on! (update: video!) iPod touch (2010) 1st hands-on! (update: video!) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:40:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink
Huddl`g around the iPhone , squint`g @ the tiny LCD`s no way to spend your game nights. Even w/ an iPad the idea of multiplayer, single-device, cheek-to-cheek gam`g doesn’t sound much more appealing… unless it’s 1 of those parties, perhaps. Anyhow, Griffin`s apparently look`g to make four-way iDevice gam`g the little more palatable w/ the PartyDock, just spotted cross`g the great FCC. It`s the dock connector 4 your iPhone, iPod, or iPad & 4 simple wireless controllers 4 interact`g w/ four-player games, pumped to your TV over composite & component. It basically creates the simple gam`g console out of your portable device, an interest`g idea, although (unless) what`ll make or break it`ll naturally B the software. Griffin`s the few four-player games it`ll release 4 the thing, although (unless) short of the flood of titles hitt`g the App Store we`ve the hard time believ`g this`ll B the hit — whenever it ships, & 4 whatever it sells for. Griffin’s PartyDock does four-player iPhone/iPad gam`g w/ just 1 device originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 27 Aug 2010 10:31:00 EDT.
Indoor position`g systems`ve long`en the holy grail 4 malls & big-box retailers where labyrinthine aisles & massive floorplans Z rival small towns often leave customers begg`g 4 mercy, although (unless) the obstacles to deploy`g them R many: you’ve got to create detailed maps 4 every facility where U want it to work, & U need some sort of system 4 locat`g users w/ the reasonable level of precision since GPS`s out of the picture. Start-up Point Inside`s`en hard @ work on IPS 4 some time now, figur`g Z modern stores & malls teem`g w/ WiFi access points & reliable AGPS R good enough to make it work, & now they’ve hooked up w/ Midwestern superstore chain Meijer to trial the system in 4 Michigan locations Z`ll let users locate “more than” 100,000 items in store along w/ facilities like bathrooms & customer service. Conveniently, these stores`ve some 26 WiFi nodes deployed, which helps triangulate users down to the reasonable level of precision — though it’s probably not go`g to B able to tell if you’re stand`g in front of the Frosted Flakes or the Raisin Bran. It’s the free download 4 iPhone & Android users, & if you’re close to 1 of the trial stores, B sure to let us know how well it works. Follow the break 4 the full press release. Continue read`g Meijer deploys indoor position`g trial, helps U find the Morton Salt faster Meijer deploys indoor position`g trial, helps U find the Morton Salt faster originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 25 Aug 2010 16:18:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink
It’s`en promised 4 years &`s said to`ve gone into production before , although (unless) it looks like this time it’s 4 real — that’s the very 1st iControlPad fresh off the production line pictured above. No orders R be`g taken just yet, although (unless) that’s promised to B announced soon on Craig Rothwell’s Twitter feed (linked below), & the 1st run`s said to B limited to 3,000 units, which R expected to sell out fast. It looks like that’s just the beginn`g 4 the peripheral, though — Rothwell`s also promis`g to support additional phones in the future, which can B accommodated simply by swapp`g out the 2 side pieces. Need to get up to speed on the whole saga? Head on past the break 4 the brief history in video form. Continue read`g iControlPad heads into production, support 4 other phones promised iControlPad heads into production, support 4 other phones promised originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 25 Aug 2010 10:10:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink
Leave it to Apple to make the process of build`g software to work w/ new 3rd party iPhone hardware sound like some Kafkaesque nightmare. Here’s the basic gist of it: Apple, just like always,`s to approve any 3rd party hardware Z plugs into 1 of its iOS devices over the 30-pin dock connector. What’s new`s Z before only the 1st party manufacturer could build software Z works w/ Z hardware, although (unless) now Apple`s allow`g Z manufacturer to act as the gatekeeper 4 3rd party apps Z`ld interoperate w/ its hardware. Z means excit`g times 4 app developers Z R rar`g to mix w/ the likes of Line 6′s MIDI Mobilizer (pictured) & AKAI’s SynthStation 25, although (unless) it’s also the far cry from the land of computers where anybody can build the plug-and-play USB MIDI device, & anybody can build software Z speaks to it. It also means juggl`g proprietary SDKs, NDAs, & other agreements, which could become very difficult 4 developers if or when the hardware availability balloons. Hopefully V can get someth`g more elegant before it comes to that. Hit up the source link 4 an in-depth discussion of this issue.
To B perfectly honest, V can’t believe the above image`s runn`g on Engadget either. although (unless) w/ all the ongo`g hoopla surround`g the App Store approval process , we’d B remiss if V didn’t hep U to recently reported news Z Phillip Shoemaker, director of applications technology @ Apple, seems to`ve the healthy sideline develop`g iOS software w/ names like iWiz and, ahem , Animal Farts. We’ll let U hit the store yourself if U want to learn more about these fine products (search 4 his company, Gray Noodle). 4 Apple’s part, the company states Z the apps were submitted & approved before Shoemaker got the job — & that, indeed, he`s hired in part because of his experience as the developer. Now, if V could only get Z Pocket Pain Doctor guy the real job. He looks like he could use one! Update: V also thought we’d mention that, although Apple stated Z the apps were submitted & approved before dude got the job, Shoemaker Tweeted Z he`d his new employee orientation on March 9, 2009 — & Z Gray Noodle`s still publish`g apps the month later. What does this mean, exactly? We’re not sure (and we’re not sure V care), although (unless) V figured we’d throw it out there nonetheless. Thanks, Rohit iWiz dev does good, becomes Apple App Store director originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 18 Aug 2010 15:29:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds
Celebrity Nerds confirms what U always knew, deep in your heart of hearts: Z stars R nerds like us. Send in your own confirmations of this fact right here . w/ his contract to Apple now the th`g of the past , V guess Justin Long’s not the smug, overconsum`g Mac archetype we’d always assumed. We’ve gotta give credit to the man who sticks it to his former employer by bust`g out of the walled garden as demonstrated by Z Cydia icon’s appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live. Then again, jailbreakme.com made the process so easy even the hollywood actor could do it, so who knows. Thanks, Riyan Celebrity Nerds: Justin Long jailbreaks his iPhone like the PC guy originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 18 Aug 2010 01:20:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink
4 $40 (plus $20 per year), MagicJack’s USB VoIP dongle`ll let U make free unlimited telephone-to-telephone calls, although (unless) this week the company’s announced MagicTalk, the piece of software 4 internet-connected phones & computers Z`ll wave even those upfront costs. The Associated Press tracked down 1 of our favorite ruthless salesmen , MagicJack CEO Dan Borislow, who described the service much like Google Voice & Skype, number portability & all — except it adds the whole allowing-free-calls-to-regular-ol-telephones bit by charg`g the companies Z carry incom`g calls. The service`ll reportedly B available on Windows & Mac next week, w/ iOS, Blackberry & Android by October, although (unless) speak`g of promises , Borislow said plans 4 the company’s legally-ambiguous femtocell R now on hold — the device can’t legitimately muster up enough power without the cellular carrier on board. In other news, NetTalk announced last week Z its pair of compet`g VoIP boxes now support free video calls. V imagine the tim`g (and naming) of MagicJack’s new service isn’t mak`g ‘em feel too good. MagicJack announces software 4 completely free internet-to-phone calls, places femtocell on hold originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 15 Aug 2010 13:19:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink
We’re sorry, although (unless) the Palm Pixi’s rendition of Need 4 Speed no longer impresses us — we’ve just seen John Carmack show off Rage 4 iPhone. While of course it looks noth`g like the PC graphical monstrosity Z swept the E3 Games Critics Awards, it’s safe to say the 60 frame-per-second tech demo @ QuakeCon 2010 shoves the cell phone gam`g envelope through the Juggernaut-class brick wall. Where Carmack originally called the iPhone “more powerful than the Nintendo DS & PSP combined,” the id Software co-founder`s now aim`g squarely @ the likes of PS2 & Xbox w/ iPhone 4 hardware. Not impressive enough? He says it still “runs great on an original 2G iPhone” as well. VG247 , who liveblogged the event, reports the title`ll B available in the App Store later this year 4 the relatively inexpensive price, w/ the 2nd game available in time 4 the PC game’s 2011 launch. Sadly, there’s as of yet no plans 4 Android owners to get the same megatextur`g goodness. Don’t miss the video after the break, because this screenshot doesn’t do it justice. Thanks to everyone who sent this in Continue read`g Carmack blows minds w/ id Software’s Rage, runn`g on iPhone @ 60fps w/ ‘megatextured’ graphics (video) Carmack blows minds w/ id Software’s Rage, runn`g on iPhone @ 60fps w/ ‘megatextured’ graphics (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 12 Aug 2010 19:28:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds
Chrome to Phone isn’t the new product — we’ve`en us`g it since May , in fact — although (unless) Google’s 2nd mobile announcement today (behind Voice Actions )`s Z its continuous client app`s now “official” & available to all users (with Android 2.2 Froyo ) via Android Market. As it`s before, websites can B pushed from the Chrome browser to your Android device, w/ certain apps (Maps, YouTube) tak`g over 4 the browser when contextually appropriate. Additionally, the code`s open, which we’re hop`g means this Chrome extension`ll find its way to other browsers. The team`s “look`g into” bring`g the capabilities to other mobile OSs (the iPhone`s specifically asked), although (unless) don’t get your hopes up: nothing’s`en submitted, & V didn’t get the feel`g it`s an active push. Incredibly useful? Yes, yes indeed. Chrome to Phone now available in Android Market originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 12 Aug 2010 13:29:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds .
Bad news, jailbreakers: Apple’s just released iOS 4.0.2 4 the iPhone & 3.2.2 4 the iPad, both of which close the PDF exploit used by JailbreakMe. Z appears to B the only change — & we’re guess`g the Dev Team`s hard @ work find`g the new way to crack iOS open once again. Apple releases iOS 4.0.2 4 iPhone & 3.2.2 4 iPad, fixes PDF vulnerability originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 11 Aug 2010 15:11:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink
Bad news, jailbreakers: Apple’s just released iOS 4.0.2 4 the iPhone & 3.2.2 4 the iPad, both of which close the PDF exploit used by JailbreakMe. Z appears to B the only change — & we’re guess`g the Dev Team`s hard @ work find`g the new way to crack iOS open once again. Apple releases iOS 4.0.2 4 iPhone & 3.2.2 4 iPad, fixes PDF vulnerability originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 11 Aug 2010 15:11:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink