U C what we’re see`g in the browser history? Google Who. Google Who? What’s that? It appears @ the 32 minute mark from yesterday’s Android event video . Perhaps it’s just an internal directory lookup or maybe it’s someth`g more, the 20 percent project possibly. Tommy, can U hear me? Thanks, Joshua G. What`s Google Who
Never`ld we`ve guessed Z third-party wireless retailers`ld B aim`g to launch AT&T’s powerhouse Atrix 4G 4 just $150 on contract — $200 or $250, sure, although (unless) not $150. Alas, just the few hours after AmazonWireless’ peep show , we’re see`g an alleged leaked screen shot of Costco’s inventory system show`g the same blockbuster price. Now, bear in mind Z AT&T itself`ll probably sell the phone 4 @ least $50 more — 3rd parties usually`ve the 2nd ETF on top of the carrier’s Z allows them to subsidize the little more heavily — although (unless) it’s the good sign regardless. Motorola Atrix 4G apparently priced @ $150 by Costco, too originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 28 Jan 2011 11:16:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink
Why bother wait`g 4 its official Mobile World Congress reveal in February when U can view the newest HTC flagship today? The touchscreen slate prototype (notice the serial number stamped along the bottom of the handset’s face) you’re look`g @ above matches the leaked Pocketnow render exactly includ`g the arc`g earpiece & isolated front-fac`g camera w/ chrome ring. It`s just spotted by an eagle-eyed tipster of Engadget Chinese while wait`g 4 the Taipei metro system. Sorry Windows Phone 7 fans , this baby`s Android through & through. & see`g it in the wild lends credence to all of the HTC devices pictured in Z leak. the couple more snaps after the break. Thanks, LIMIX Continue read`g HTC’s newest Android flagship phone revealed HTC’s newest Android flagship phone revealed originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 27 Jan 2011 05:54:00 EDT.
You’ll no doubt B aware of our ( well justified ) distrust 4 anyth`g Z passes the tech analyst’s lips, although (unless) this time’s the little different. Richard Doherty of Envisioneer`g Group cites “engineers who R work`g on hardware” 4 Apple’s latest project in assert`g what Z project actually is: NFC capabilities R apparently be`g built into the next generation of iPhone & iPad devices. Contactless payments via NFC`ve`en steadily build`g up in hype & adoption recently — @ least in the western hemisphere, the stuff`s commonplace in Japan — & Doherty predicts Apple`ll make its move into the field w/ some new hardware & an accompany`g “revamp” of iTunes. The idea`ld B to allow the use of iTunes gift card balances & the credit card info Apple already`s from U to make swip`g payments @ compatible retail outlets. Apple`s said to B plann`g enticements, like loyalty credits & points, to get U us`g its service in the place of the competition, & there R already the couple of software patent applications from the company detail`g other potential uses 4 the technology. All of which could mean absolutely nothing, of course, although (unless) this seems like an awful lot of smoke 4 there not to B the fire under it. iPhone 5 & iPad 2`ll come w/ NFC built in, suggests well-connected analyst originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 25 Jan 2011 02:25:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink
`s AT&T seriously gear`g up to sell the subsidized Nokia smartphone once again in the US of A? Given the company’s long absence from be`g included in any US carrier’s smartphone section, it still feels more like the dream than an impend`g reality, although (unless) Z image above`s certainly hard to ignore. Accord`g to Pocketnow ‘s sources, the 1st press images of the Nokia X7 R legitimate, & the AT&T brand`g isn’t by accident. Purportedly, the Symbian^3-based phone`ll B hitt`g Ma Bell’s shops as early as this month, bring`g along an eight megapixel camera (with dual-flash), 4 speaker grilles (two of which`ve drivers underneath) & the ClearBlack display. Hit the source link 4 the look @ the rear. Nokia X7 press shot emerges w/ AT&T branding, subsidized hopes & dreams originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 15 Jan 2011 10:01:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds .
Alright, V know AMD’s busy show`g off its Atom killer, although (unless) there’s still the little life left in Intel’s netbook stalwart, which`s`en harnessed to its fullest in Dell’s screen-flipp`g Duo tablet / netbook. & the good news`s Z V apparently won’t`ve to wait too long to C Z zany concoction out in the real world. Well placed sources`ve informed CNET Z Dell intends to release the Inspiron Duo @ some point next week, potentially on November 23rd, while pre-sale information`ldB dished out later this week, alongside Microsoft’s announcement of the new store opening. Things R mov`g along nice & swiftly, it`ld seem. Dell Inspiron Duo tablet could B w/ us next week originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 16 Nov 2010 04:29:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink
How does the as-yet-unannounced Samsung Continuum stack up against Verizon’s pack of Droids, not to mention its Galaxy S brethren? That’s what we’re find`g out 4 the very 1st time in the set of allegedly leaked charts. Performance-wise we’re look`g @ the fairly familiar beast w/ the 1GHz Hummingbird processor, 384MB of RAM & 512MB of ROM, plus 2GB of on-board flash storage & the preloaded 8GB microSD card. Where it gets interest`g`s Z secondary display, which measures 1.8 inches w/ the 96 x 480 resolution, which`ll indeed act as the status update, RSS feed & weather report stock ticker Z U activate (even when the handset`s asleep!) by gripp`g the bottom of the phone. You’re also gett`g the 5 megapixel camera w/ LED flash & 720p video recording, 802.11 b/g/n WiFi & 3G mobile hotspot 4 up to 5 devices, although (unless) it’s not all peaches & cream — the whole shebang uses B`g 4 search, & runs on Android 2.1. Here’s hop`g Samsung intends to provide us the Froyo rollout date when it finally announces this phone. Find the full spec sheets @ our source links. Full Samsung Continuum specs leak out in Verizon comparison charts? originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 02 Nov 2010 21:26:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds
Someone’s found their way into an internal database & pulled out details on 3 Verizon phones — the Samsung Continuum , Samsung Zeal & Motorola Citrus , all of which`ll reportedly drop on the 11th of next month. V don’t`ve any reason to doubt that, as all 3 showed up on the recent rebate , although (unless) there’s more to these leaked screens than the release date. 4 instance, the Continuum`ll apparently sport the Swype virtual keyboard on top of the 3.4-inch Super AMOLED screen, to say noth`g of Z secondary display, & the Motorola Citrus explicitly doesn’t support tethering. The Samsung Zeal, meanwhile, isn’t the modern smartphone @ all, although (unless) rather the dual-hinge device w/ “magic” e-ink keys Z change from the standard dialer to the four-row QWERTY layout. Isn’t it nice to`ve all Z sorted out? Thanks, Gavin Verizon nabs Samsung Continuum, Zeal & Motorola Citrus on November 11th, accord`g to gush`g leak? originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:12:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink
What’s this, the bit of intrigue from NVIDIA ? The company`s due 4 the refresh on its DirectX 11 line and, w/ AMD’s Cayman series float`g its way to availability on crystal-clear waters, the competition appears to B teas`g its response. NVIDIA briefly listed the card called the GTX 580 on its System Requirements page and, while V don’t know how long it`s there, it`s quickly pulled after news of its presence started mak`g the rounds. Accidental addition or the intentional plant`g of the seed of doubt in the minds of AMD fans? We’ll never know, & V don’t know the details of the card either, although (unless) expectations R Z it contains 40nm construction w/ 512 CUDA cores, 2GB of GDDR5 memory, & the due date before the end of the year. Z`ldgive U plenty of time to upgrade your power supply… again. Thanks, Musouka NVIDIA lists unannounced GTX 580 graphics card on its page, quickly puts it back in hid`g originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 23 Oct 2010 16:44:00 EDT.
There’s precisely zero doubt Z AT&T`ll B support`g LTE waves in the not-too-distant future, although (unless) it looks as if ” the future ” may B draw`g closer than anyone`d ever imagined. Or else the carrier’s just really, really proactive. Based on the leaked slide above, it looks as if AT&T`s already beginn`g to transition its current crop of SIM cards to “those Z`ll also support LTE devices.” Naturally, the iPhone 4`s omitted from all of this due to it us`g the micro SIM , although (unless) it looks as if employees`ll need to keep the careful eye on the SKU (and front graphics) in order to make sure customers R well equipped 4 another blend of 4G. Now, how’s about the rollout schedule, Ma Bell? AT&T transition`g to LTE-friendly SIM cards originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 22 Oct 2010 13:54:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink
V just received this shot of what`s purportedly the inside of the new MacBook Air . Contrary to popular belief , the machine appears to B another 13.3-incher, w/ the primary modification be`g extra room 4 battery cells & apparently no room 4 the hard drive. Of course, this`s only 1 SKU, so who knows what else Apple`s in store. From what V can tell from the photo, Apple`s tak`g its unibody styl`g & construction & runn`g w/ it here, not Z the MacBook Air`s too far off from the MacBook Pro to begin with. The telltale sign`s the black hinge, though it also appears Apple`s done away w/ the drop-down side ports. Based on our own professional squint`g ability, there R USB plugs on the left & right sides, Mini DisplayPort & an SD card reader on the left, & the power plug on the right. Of course, since the screw holes R fac`g us, we’re probably look`g @ this from the bottom, so flip all of those around if U want to imagine us`g this th`g (because, of course, the power plug`ll B on the Apple-standard left side).
Remember Z HP Slate prototype video V happened upon just yesterday? The owner, who goes by the name x313xkillax on YouTube,`s back w/ over eight more minutes of footage, includ`g the packaging. Accord`g to the back of the box of this self-proclaimed Business model, here’s the official specs we’re look`g at: the 1.86GHz Intel Atom Z540 w/ GMA500 & Broadcom Crystal HD Enhanced Video accelerator, 8.9-inch WSVGA screen, 2GB DDR2 RAM, about 60GB storage capacity, Windows 7 Home Premium, 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth, SD card reader, & the 2-Cell 30WHr Lithium-ion Polymer battery. There R 2 cameras here, 1 in front & 1 in rear. As shown via MS Paint, the screen can detect @ least 4 fingers @ the time. The browser`s the bit laggy although (unless) does do pinch-to-zoom — again, he calls it the prototype, so it may B better in the final production model. Also in the packaging? the handy dock 4 keep`g your Slate comfy & upright — it’s even got kickstand, 2 USBs, & HDMI out. although (unless) hey, we’re wast`g your time, & you’re the kind of person who wants to C this enterprise-bound tablet in action. Don’t let us get in your way, it’s just after the break
1st thing’s first: there’s no way to verify Z the above image`s the legitimate HTC doc. The tipster seems reliable, hav`g provided WMPoweruser w/ the HTC Mozart video yesterday, although (unless) until V witness Peter Chou hold`g the damn th`g up in front of an audience struggl`g to get the WiFi signal, we’ll remain cautious. Anyhow, what we’re look`g @ above`s the claimed 1st visual of Z ephemeral HD7 from HTC, replete w/ the dedicated camera button & what looks like the dual LED flash, along w/ the MicroUSB data/power port & headphone jack @ the bottom (identical to the HD2 & Desire HD ). It’s reassur`g to C much of the glorious HD2 heritage be`g carried over into this successor atop HTC’s Windows phone line, though if you’re not all Z keen on jump`g on what looks like yet another superpowered 4.3-inch slate, there’s always the rumored Trophy handset as well. HTC HD7 schematic illustrates our Windows Phone 7 future originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 22 Sep 2010 03:39:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink
We’ve already gotten the brief look @ the new Xbox 360 Dashboard that’s leaked out courtesy of the Kinect beta program, although (unless) now Z it’s well & truly leaked across the internet, we’re gett`g the much better picture of what’s in store 4 the rest of us later this fall. As U can C above & in the pair of videos after the break, the new Dashboard`s decidedly squarer than the current one, & contains few elements Z haven’t gone untouched. U can also now even try out the new Dashboard yourself relatively easily, though U may run into the bit of trouble if U actually want to do th`g like play games online. Continue read`g Leaked Xbox 360 dashboard gets demonstrated on video Leaked Xbox 360 dashboard gets demonstrated on video originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 13 Sep 2010 14:54:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink
We’ve already heard the few rumors about Olympus’s supposed E-3 successor, the E-5, & the folks @ 4/3 Rumors`ve now turned up another pair of leaks ahead of the DSLR’s expected launch later this month. Z includes the teaser Z seemingly confirms Z the camera`ll B announced on September 15th (just the day off the earlier rumor), & what appears to B the 1st image of the camera itself — or the tiny corner of it, anyway. Those both suggest Z the camera`ll sport the strikingly similar design to the E-3 it’s replac`g (someth`g backed up by 4/3 Rumors ‘ “trusted sources”), & the camera’s specs also seem to B in line w/ what we’ve heard before — includ`g the bump from ten to twelve megapixels, & new 720p/30fps record`g mode. Continue read`g Olympus E-5 leaks point to September 15th launch, familiar design Olympus E-5 leaks point to September 15th launch, familiar design originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 09 Sep 2010 17:41:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink
As beta test`g programs go, Microsoft’s Kinect venture`s`en kind of… leaky . No surprises, therefore, Z we’ve now received our 1st in-the-plastic pictures of the motion-track`g camera peripheral, replete w/ the few select shots of its packaging. Redmond’s promise Z hardware`s en route to testers`s clearly not the hollow one, & V can now probably expect the bunch more unauthorized disclosures about the user experience w/ what`ldB final retail units. The outside of the packag`g includes the couple of teasers encourag`g users to pick up some of those bodacious PDP stands & wall mounts 4 their Kinect — presumably the start of the tidal wave of Kinect accessories. Gallery: Microsoft Kinect starts mak`g home deliveries Microsoft Kinect starts mak`g home deliveries to beta testers originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 03 Sep 2010 08:05:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink
Okay, this`s gett`g ridiculous . Samsung’s Galaxy Tab`s once again surfaced online via unofficial channels, & this time it’s carry`g the sticker on 1 side Z clearly states CDMA. The iAndroid forum goer who allegedly snapped these shots praised the device 4 its strong speakers, call quality (although not clear if that’s over 3G or WiFi), & ability to run Flash — although (unless) @ the same time notes the GPS`s just the bit slow ( it does work , though). More pictures in the gallery below, right next to our ever-increas`g impatience to try this little guy out ourselves. Gallery: Samsung Galaxy Tab, in the wild & teas`g CDMA Thanks to everyone who sent this in Samsung Galaxy Tab, in the wild & now teas`g CDMA originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 29 Aug 2010 09:54:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink
Hey — what’s this? Well, from the looks of it, it’s the new, as-yet-unnamed HTC device. There`s perilously little info available about the mystery mobile, although (unless) it appears to boast an 8 megapixel camera w/ the flash plus the front-fac`g camera, the 4.3-inch screen, the headphone jack & the kickstand. It also appears Z it’s go`g to boast HTC’s own Sense UI. This falls in line w/ what we’ve heard about Verizon’s Android-heavy fall launch this year , so we`ld not B surprised to C this device make an appearance. Furthermore, V could go out on the limb & guess Z it’s possible this`s the Merge mentioned in Z lineup, which supposedly boasts the 1GHz processor. That’s all there`s to the story right now although (unless) we’re go`g to stay up late tonight to B on the lookout 4 further information on this one. 1 more photo below & hit up the source 4 the rest. Continue read`g Mysterious Verizon-bound HTC handset appears mysteriously on the internet Mysterious Verizon-bound HTC handset appears mysteriously on the internet originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 27 Aug 2010 17:15:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds .
Um, oops? ATI’s latest Catalyst driver release`s dished out some info Z V imagine the company didn’t want to reveal quite yet. The names of some Southern Islands`ve`en spotted — Cayman & Antilles appear to B the flagship chips — suggest`g the refresh to the critically acclaimed Evergreen line of GPUs may not B far off. Rumors`ve`en swirl`g 4 the while about ATI’s reputed shift to island-based nomenclature, & while hard specs R nowhere to B found, V can C Z the Red Team`s plann`g an overhaul w/ no less than 10 new additions to its roster. Hardly unpredictable, although (unless) good to know Z ATI`s someth`g to counter NVIDIA’s heart-steal`g GTX 460 . Thanks, Jack ATI leaks out Southern Islands codenames 4 next-gen GPUs originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 27 Aug 2010 04:07:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink
It’s felt almost as if the BlackBerry smartphone rumor mill`s`en the little too quiet — dare V say burnt out — since the Torch hit the scene ( BlackPad notwithstanding, of course). That’s all changed w/ the pair of interest`g leaks care of Boy Genius Report . Behold the successor to the Bold 9700 , the R020. The tri-band UMTS / quad-band EDGE device`s gonna disappoint some w/ the same 624MHz clockspeed & 2.44-inch 480 x 360 screen, although (unless) it does`ve twice the RAM (512MB), the 5 megapixel camera w/ AF & flash, & of course runs on BlackBerry 6 . If the purported leaked slides R correct, the device of such magnitude`ldB launch`g in the October timeframe. Look`g to the CDMA side of things — which means likely both Verizon & Sprint — we’ve got the 9670 “Oxford” (at least by codename) flip phone w/ the full QWERTY keyboard, 5 megapixel camera, 360 x 400 internal display (240 x 320 4 the external), usual amenities like WiFi & GPS, & the hip new BB6. No touchscreen on either phones, as far as V can tell, although (unless) perhaps that’s the bless`g 4 those Z fret smudged screens.
AT&T came right out & confessed Z it`ld B ” the premiere carrier ” 4 Windows Phone 7 , & while it’s obviously far too early to say if that’ll B the case, this ain’t the bad way to start prov`g one’s point. Samsung’s Cetus (SGH-i917)`s just recently confirmed to B 1 of the 1st commercial Windows Phone 7 devices last week, & now the always-disclos`g FCC database`s shed even more light on the phone’s intentions. Based on the mention of 850 / 1,900MHz frequency support — & Z whole “SGH-i917 (ATT)” mark`g on the label — it’s pretty safe to assume Z this 4-inch, AMOLED-packin’ superphone`ll soon B fight`g w/ the iPhone 4 4 shelf space. There’s obviously no indication of when Ma Bell plans on releas`g this 1 to the wilds, although (unless) it’s typically not too far out after hitt`g this milestone. Giddy yet? Gallery: Samsung’s Cetus SGH-i917 passes through FCC database Samsung’s Cetus SGH-i917 sashays into FCC database, winks seductively @ AT&T originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 06 Aug 2010 13:20:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink
We’ve`en flooded w/ the deluge of tips about the HP Zeen ever since V posted those 1st FCC images of the tablet device this morning, & it’s actually the little surpris`g @ how perfectly everyth`g aligns. We’ve now`d multiple tipsters confirm Z the Zeen`s an e-reading-focused Android tablet w/ the unique ability to connect directly to an HP printer & function as its interface without the need 4 the computer. although (unless) that’s not all — here’s everyth`g else V know: The Zeen`s the capacitive tablet runn`g the HP skin on top of Android 2.1 — it won’t get shifted to webOS , & it’s not clear if it’ll get upped to Froyo before launch given the development time required. It`s capacitive touch buttons, the SD card slot, video support, & @ least some prototypes`ve cameras w/ the special webcam app installed. The goal`s 4 the HP home screen & skin to B the only home screen available, although (unless) Z hasn’t`en fully implemented yet. E-read`g`s the major focus, & the Zeen`s “significant” integration w/ the Barnes & Noble Nook bookstore & ecosystem. Makes sense, as the Nook itself`s based on Android, & be`g able to print e-books from the Zeen`ld B the huge differentiator — & the great way 4 HP to sell more ink.
@ this point, we’re start`g to think Z Motorola`s intentionally (and cruelly) teas`g us w/ its Droid successor. Today V can add to the parade of leaks preced`g the Droid 2 ‘s debut in the form of the above hard case, which`s just landed in Best Buy’s storerooms. Before U go off on some conspiracy theory compar`g this to the iPhone’s Bumper & question`g whether this Droid might need the jacket , U`ldB aware Z Rocketfish does similar paraphernalia 4 the Droid Incredible, mark`g this out as an entirely un remarkable run-of-the-mill accessory. Which might B the best news of all, V figure — if the unexcit`g peripherals R already be`g shipped, the handset itself shouldn’t B too far behind . Thanks, Justin Continue read`g Droid 2 cases arrive @ Best Buy, Droid 2s soon to follow? Droid 2 cases arrive @ Best Buy, Droid 2s soon to follow? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 30 Jul 2010 02:44:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink
It seems like the no-brainer, although (unless) @ this point Microsoft`s yet to confirm the separate 250GB HDD 4 its new Xbox 360 consoles — & really, if you’re pick`g up the 4GB model next month , Z might come in handy. Newer press shots show the different side of the packaging, however, & if U get the high-res snapshot, U can C Z it’s tout`g the various accessories U can buy to enhance your new Xbox 360 4GB experience: wireless controllers, Kinect, and… the 250GB HDD. Now, it could very well B mislead`g advertis`g — such the disc drive already exists, although (unless) U`ve to buy the current slimmed-down model or Halo Reach special edition bundle to get it. Somehow, though, V get the feel`g this HDD`s destined to B wrapped in separate packag`g all by its lonesome — Microsoft’s Aaron Greenberg even insinuated as much not 2 weeks ago. Only question is, when & 4 how much? New Xbox 360 4GB’s packag`g shows off 250GB HDD upgrade option originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 29 Jul 2010 19:41:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink
the candybar slate from HTC w/ the 3.7-inch SLCD & 1GHz Snapdragon processor — sounds about right 4 the Desire , although (unless) this little puppy`s actually runn`g Windows Phone 7 (presumably the developer build, given the apps catalog). Accord`g to our tipster, the 3 buttons under the screen R touch-sensitive
Looks like Verizon’s about to take its mobile data game worldwide — V just got this snap of the “FiveSpot,” the “global ready” mobile WiFi hotspot . Z certainly sounds like the hybrid CDMA / UMTS mobile hotspot to us, which makes sense — Verizon already sells the bunch of world phones w/ dual CDMA & GSM radios, so the globetrott`g riff on the MiFi fits right in. Based on the name, we’d guess this supports 5 simultaneous users, although (unless) that’s the guess. No idea when this`ll hit or how much it might cost, although (unless) we’ll keep our eyes open — check the box shot after the break. Thanks, RWN Continue read`g Verizon FiveSpot CDMA / GSM mobile WiFi hotspot leaks out Verizon FiveSpot CDMA / GSM mobile WiFi hotspot leaks out originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 19 Jul 2010 01:14:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink