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FCC gives Nokia E52 the rose

by Chris Ziegler, posted Jul 4th 2009 @ 6:23PM

You won't find the mega-slim (9.9mm, to be exact) E52 in the hands of any businessfolk just yet, but as usual, some FCC lab has the guilty pleasure of putting this one through the RF wringer well ahead of release. The version tested here is a Band I / VIII piece, which means it'll do full HSPA on the 900 and 2100MHz bands -- not exactly what your average North American S60 geek is looking for, but with the crazy precedent the N97 has set for launching in NAM flavor first, who knows what'll happen?

FCC Fridays

by Chris Ziegler, posted Jul 3rd 2009 @ 11:46PM

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

Phones
Read - Samsung SCH-B119
Read - Samsung SGH-T469
Read - Samsung SCH-F699
Read - Samsung E1085L
Read - Samsung E1107L
Read - Samsung B7620
Read - Samsung SCH-W820
Read - Samsung S5600T
Read - Samsung S5603T
Read - Kyocera M1400
Read - Sharp 832SH
Read - ZTE R232
Read - ZTE CORAL200 FM
Read - LG GW300

Peripherals
Read - Alcatel One Touch X060
Read - Huawei E182E
Read - MobiFren GBH-S100plus

Ogo CC-10 throws time-tested formula to the wind, goes portrait QWERTY

by Chris Ziegler, posted Jul 3rd 2009 @ 6:29PM

We haven't heard a solitary peep out of IXI Mobile in a hot minute, even though its Ogo line -- once a member of Cingular's lineup -- had found some niche popularity among teens and the deaf community. We'd even thought they'd gone into R&D hibernation, actually, but apparently not -- they're innovating. They're innovating so much, in fact, that they've innovated themselves right out of the landscape clamshell form factor that made the Ogo famous. This Inventec-sourced CC-10 we just spotted in the FCC looks more Centro than Ogo, though all of the original's features -- notably strong IM and social networking support -- carry on through to the new model. At any rate, we can say that IXI doesn't intend to break back into the North American market -- at least not with this exact unit, anyway -- since GSM 1900 and Bluetooth are the only features it bothered testing.

HTC Hero hits FCC with US 3G

by Chris Ziegler, posted Jul 2nd 2009 @ 10:54AM

No mention was made of a Hero with 3G that'd work on Rogers or AT&T back at its announcement a few days ago, but HTC has been getting awfully good at making phones that work properly around these parts -- so we can't say we're entirely surprised to see a Hero approved for WCDMA on Bands II and V gracing the FCC today. For the record, Bands II and V are 1900 and 850MHz, respectively, which is exactly the combo AT&T subscribers would need to flip the switch on high-speed data. We're not sure if this negates rumors that the Hero would be coming to Sprint, but if we can just get this version released and in our hands, you know... maybe our minds would be operating with a little more clarity.

Funny-looking Nokia passes FCC with US 3G, possibly the Mako?

by Chris Ziegler, posted Jun 30th 2009 @ 9:20PM

What does this look like to you? If you answered "most definitely not a phone," well, we're not so sure about that. In fact, we're certain it is a phone, considering that the FCC documentation identifies it as such. Even juicier, though, is the fact that the Nokia RM-599 (all Nokias get RM codes prior to their market model numbers and names) has WCDMA on Bands II and V, which would be just what the doctor ordered for use on North American 3G spectrum. Given the odd outline foretold by the ID label here and the radio specs, we're thinking we could be looking at the Mako for AT&T, which means it may have just cleared one of the last few hurdles ahead of release. Of course, we don't know exactly how it's doing in AT&T's testing labs -- that's another story altogether -- but maybe we'll see this sooner rather than later.

BlackBerry Curve 8520 is a go for US, says FCC

by Ross Miller, posted Jun 30th 2009 @ 9:17PM

Whether or not it's coming to T-Mobile (spoiler: all signs point to yes), BlackBerry's Curve 8520 has now been ordained with FCC approval, clearing the hurdle for its sale stateside. Optical trackpad and EDGE connection your cup of tea? You know where to look, and for everyone else, there's always the Tour.

[Via Boy Genius Report]

FCC Fridays

by Chris Ziegler, posted Jun 26th 2009 @ 11:59PM

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

Phones
Read - Huawei U9105
Read - Huawei G3500
Read - Samsung SGH-A887
Read - Samsung S6700C
Read - Samsung SCH-W920
Read - Samsung SCH-i920
Read - Samsung SCH-U450
Read - ZTE S131-T
Read - LG AX310

Peripherals
Read - Option GI0452
Read - LG HBM-580
Read - LG HFB-510
Read - Huawei K3715

FCC approves LTE / EV-DO hybrid gear from LG

by Chris Ziegler, posted Jun 23rd 2009 @ 5:17PM

We're not sure what the LG M13 is, exactly, but we can tell you one very important thing about the mysterious device: it's awesome. We know this because the FCC has revealed some limited documentation about the recent approval, which is where we find out that it's a "Cellular / PCS CDMA / EvDO and 700MHz LTE Device." Translated, that means it'll be able to play both on CDMA networks -- take Verizon's, for example -- and also on LTE spectrum deployed in the 700MHz band, which Big Red just so happens to have recently purchased a whole lot of. This wouldn't be the first time LTE-compatible stuff from LG has garnered FCC love, but it would be the first time we've seen a device that supports both LTE and CDMA -- and considering that Verizon will have both networks operational for years (if not decades) to come, that's a pretty important feature. Any creative guesses as to what this might be, then? A modem, perhaps?

FCC Fridays

by Chris Ziegler, posted Jun 19th 2009 @ 10:30PM

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

Phones
Read - Huawei U9107
Read - Huawei U7510
Read - ZTE S315 / S315+
Read - ZTE S130
Read - ZTE S302
Read - ZTE R220
Read - LG GD710
Read - LG GW525
Read - LG GT950
Read - Sharp E06SH
Read - Samsung B7320L
Read - Samsung i6220

Peripherals
Read - Samsung WEP301
Read - ZTE MF210

FCC Fridays

by Chris Ziegler, posted Jun 12th 2009 @ 11:55PM

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

Phones
Read - ZTE A292
Read - ZTE A712+
Read - ZTE S315
Read - Samsung SCH-U640
Read - Samsung SCH-R350
Read - Samsung SCH-R451
Read - Samsung SPH-M560
Read - Samsung S6700
Read - Samsung S5630C
Read - LG GW820

Peripherals
Read - ZTE AC2746
Read - Huawei ETS1360
Read - Pantech UMW190

Verizon's Casio Exilim C721 fully revealed in FCC docs

by Chris Ziegler, posted Jun 9th 2009 @ 5:53PM

Yo, Verizon, we know your secret. We get it. The Exilim-branded C721 from Casio has been handled, it's taken a shower, and it's even made appearances on the carrier's rebate forms. When we first heard of its existence, the Exilim badge coupled with a 5.1 megapixel camera was a clever trick -- but sensors of this resolution get more common by the day, so the only trick that's going to be left in this pivoting clamshell's book by the time Verizon gets around to launching it is going to be the water resistance. That's all well and good, but we feel like we're just being taunted by the fact that some FCC certification lab has been playing with this thing for ages while Verizon network engineers are too concerned with "quality" and "customer satisfaction" to sign off on a half-baked unit. Chop chop, guys!

[Via Phone Scoop]

HTC S522 gets FCC blessing with US 3G (but don't call it a Snap)

by Chris Ziegler, posted Jun 9th 2009 @ 2:42PM

We're still not sure we understand the business justification for leaving the Snap name off the US version of the phone, but that's all good -- the dryly-named S522 just got hooked up with FCC certification on its way to a likely summer release. This means that there'll ultimately be two versions of the phone specifically with North America in mind, since T-Mobile USA's getting an AWS-equipped model as the Dash 3G. Let's be real, it's not as exciting as a Touch Pro2 launch -- but at least the S522 branding will save us from countless "oh snap" jokes (Josh, we're looking straight at you).

Apple iPhone 3G S gets FCC clearance like clockwork

by Chris Ziegler, posted Jun 9th 2009 @ 2:52AM

We have a hard time believing that the FCC's documentation system is efficient and well-coordinated enough to actually reveal documents at the exact date and time that filers want them to -- so who knows, maybe the feds are in bed with Apple on keeping its most prized launches under lock and key until just the right moment. We kid, we kid -- maybe -- but at any rate, you can now peruse hundreds of pages of specific absorption rate plots for GSM, UMTS / HSDPA, WiFi, and Bluetooth in both 16 and 32GB flavors of the iPhone 3G S. It's not likely going to tell you anything you didn't already know or care about, especially since there aren't any external photos or user's manuals accessible yet -- but if you get really, amazingly bored this evening, it might be worth a look-see.

Read - iPhone 3G S 16GB
Read - iPhone 3G S 32GB

Samsung's B5100: S60, but it's no i8910

by Chris Ziegler, posted Jun 8th 2009 @ 10:29AM

When we think of S60-powered handsets coming out of Samsung right now, it's pretty difficult to think of anything other than the mighty i8910 HD -- but just like Nokia, Sammy's got a full range of hardware it wants to put out to market, so you've got to fill in the lower-end nooks and crannies just as you would any other. And actually, calling the B5100 "lower-end" really isn't doing it justice since it's got a 3.0 megapixel camera and HSDPA of some non-US variety; it's just that when you put it up against one of the most impressive phones ever made, this thing simply pales. At any rate, it's not announced yet -- the FCC's just seen to it that pictures and the user's manual are now available -- so we'll hold back on not buying it until after it's available.

[Via GSMArena]

FCC Fridays

by Chris Ziegler, posted Jun 5th 2009 @ 11:59PM

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

Phones
Read - Samsung B7230
Read - Samsung B7300C
Read - Samsung M8910
Read - Samsung S6700T
Read - Samsung SCH-W860
Read - Huawei C2608
Read - Huawei C2808
Read - Sharp 935SH
Read - Alcatel OT-660A
Read - Toshiba TSY01
Read - ZTE C70
Read - ZTE S131-T
Read - NEC KMP7N4S1-3A
Read - LG MG377A
Read - LG L-05A

Peripherals
Read - Huawei K3765