Engadget Mobile http://www.engadgetmobile.com Engadget Mobile http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget Mobile http://www.engadgetmobile.com en-us Copyright 2009 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Verizon BlackBerry Tour unboxing]]>http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2009/07/01/verizon-blackberry-tour-unboxing/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2009/07/01/verizon-blackberry-tour-unboxing/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2009/07/01/verizon-blackberry-tour-unboxing/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , , , ,


You might say that Verizon's brand new BlackBerry Tour 9630... ahem, took a "tour" through our offices this morning, gracing us with its QWERTY-having, global-roaming, 8830-killing presence. There's absolutely no question it's the best-looking CDMA BlackBerry to date and we also think you'll be able to stop Bold owners in their tracks as you flash this thing around town; we'd argue that the Curve 8900 is still a cuter handset when you take the company's lineup as a whole, but then again, the 8900 lacks 3G, and the Tour's keyboard might just be the best RIM's ever crafted for a phone. Bottom line, owners of any BlackBerry on Verizon or Sprint should be salivating at the sight of this thing -- and if they're not, honestly, they need their salivary glands checked. Stay tuned for our full review, but in the meantime, enjoy an unboxing and a few quick shots of the Tour taking its first breaths!

Gallery: Verizon BlackBerry Tour unboxing

Verizon BlackBerry Tour unboxing originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>9630blackberryfeaturestourunboxingverizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessvzwWed, 01 Jul 2009 12:12:00 EST<![CDATA[Hack: use Google Voice to add visual voicemail to your G1, Dream, or Magic]]>http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2009/06/29/hack-use-google-voice-to-add-visual-voicemail-to-your-g1-dream/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2009/06/29/hack-use-google-voice-to-add-visual-voicemail-to-your-g1-dream/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2009/06/29/hack-use-google-voice-to-add-visual-voicemail-to-your-g1-dream/#commentsFiled under: , ,


With home screen widgets, an on-screen keyboard, great notification management, and hands-down the best Gmail experience of any platform, Android 1.5 finally makes it easy (or easier, anyway) to love Google's foray into the mobile world. Of course, if you're coming from an iPhone -- as some users inevitably will be -- there are a few features that'll be sorely missed as you make the transition. For us, a biggie was visual voicemail, and after a little trial and error, we found a cool way to add it into our device without even leaving the Google ecosystem -- and even better, it's totally free. Follow the break for the full story!

Continue reading Hack: use Google Voice to add visual voicemail to your G1, Dream, or Magic

Hack: use Google Voice to add visual voicemail to your G1, Dream, or Magic originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidfeaturesgoogle voiceGoogleVoicevisual voicemailVisualVoicemailvoicemailMon, 29 Jun 2009 13:15:00 EST<![CDATA[FCC Fridays]]>http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2009/06/26/fcc-fridays/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2009/06/26/fcc-fridays/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2009/06/26/fcc-fridays/#commentsFiled under:

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 Fridays originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Fri, 26 Jun 2009 23:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>fccfcc fridayfcc fridaysFccFridayFccFridaysfeaturesfridayFri, 26 Jun 2009 23:59:00 EST<![CDATA[BlackBerry Tour hands-on, wild sibling confrontation with Curve and Bold]]>http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2009/06/25/blackberry-tour-hands-on-wild-sibling-confrontation-with-curve/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2009/06/25/blackberry-tour-hands-on-wild-sibling-confrontation-with-curve/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2009/06/25/blackberry-tour-hands-on-wild-sibling-confrontation-with-curve/#commentsFiled under: , , , , ,


While some interesting things may or may not be happening under the hood, the freshly announced BlackBerry Tour for Verizon and Sprint (pictured in Verizon garb on the left) is hardly a departure on the surface. It mostly appears to be a minor modification to the Curve (right), though it does seem inexplicably thicker. The Bold seems positively overwrought in comparison. We didn't get much time to play with the OS, but the screen and the keyboard are pure new-generation BlackBerry charm.

BlackBerry Tour hands-on, wild sibling confrontation with Curve and Bold originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Thu, 25 Jun 2009 14:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>blackberryblackberry tourBlackberryTourboldcomparisoncurvefeatureshands-onhead to headHeadToHeadrimtourThu, 25 Jun 2009 14:32:00 EST<![CDATA[Motorola Endeavor HX1 ears-on]]>http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2009/06/25/motorola-endeavor-hx1-ears-on/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2009/06/25/motorola-endeavor-hx1-ears-on/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2009/06/25/motorola-endeavor-hx1-ears-on/#commentsFiled under: , ,


We've been playing with Motorola's recently-announced Endeavor HX1 for the past few hours, and we're just going to come right out with it: this is the best Bluetooth headset we've ever used. Moto claims that the HX1 is the world's first consumer headset to use "true bone conduction technology," a veiled (but obvious) reference to the external cheek-resting sensor found on Jawbone's devices -- and indeed, the Jawbone Prime is the most obvious direct competitor to the HX1. Both devices offer decent styling, feature optional earloops and a selection of earbuds for a tighter fit, are being positioned as premium headsets, and -- most importantly -- pack a ton of innovative circuitry all in the name of cutting noise in harsh surroundings. Follow the break for our quick impressions!

Gallery: Motorola Endeavor HX1 ears-on

Continue reading Motorola Endeavor HX1 ears-on

Motorola Endeavor HX1 ears-on originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Thu, 25 Jun 2009 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bluetoothendeavorfeatureshands onhands-onHandsOnheadsethx1motomotorolaThu, 25 Jun 2009 08:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Engadget Mobile Podcast 023 - 06.24.2009]]>http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2009/06/24/engadget-mobile-podcast-023-06-24-2009/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2009/06/24/engadget-mobile-podcast-023-06-24-2009/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2009/06/24/engadget-mobile-podcast-023-06-24-2009/#commentsFiled under: ,



It's been a little while since we've taken listener questions, so they finally take a top priority in this week's cast -- over 90 minutes of them, in fact. Buckle up and tune in!

Hosts: Chris Ziegler and Sean Cooper
Producer: Trent Wolbe
Music: Solvent - Devices and Strategies (Ghostly International)


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Engadget Mobile Podcast 023 - 06.24.2009 originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Wed, 24 Jun 2009 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>featurespodcastWed, 24 Jun 2009 15:00:00 ESTEngadget Mobile Podcast 023Chris Ziegler, Sean Cooper01:36:47podcasts<![CDATA[HTC Hero hands-on: Flash, keyboard and ruminations (updated!)]]>http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2009/06/24/htc-hero-hands-on-2/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2009/06/24/htc-hero-hands-on-2/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2009/06/24/htc-hero-hands-on-2/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , ,

We're going to need some real time with the device to make a final opinion, but we're cautiously optimistic that HTC has a winner with its new Hero. Here's what we've got from our first looks at the phone in London and NY:
  • The beveled edges along the back makes the handset sit comfortably in the hand, and while the teflon coat doesn't necessarily feel revolutionary, it's going to make a world of difference after a couple of months riding in our grubby pockets. It's certainly solid, but much more so than other "brick" phones.
  • The Sense UI (or as HTC terms it, "user experience") riding a capacitive touchscreen offers a people-centric approach to managing your information that is absolutely dreamy at first blush -- though it shares a lot of TouchFLO heritage. In fact, HTC promises to have a very similar Sense-branded experience for Windows Mobile.
  • The on-screen keyboard also seems quite useable with a nice simulated haptic forced-feedback bounce when you strike each key in either landscape or portrait mode (which can naturally be deactivated). HTC has built its own touch keyboard from the ground up, and in our brief couple of tests we'd say it's probably the best touchscreen typing experience we've ever felt. It never lags behind, and has great colorful visual cues for its auto-corrected words -- green means it's suggesting a correctly spelled word, red means we've gone off the beaten path, and the T9-style multiple suggestions are heavenly.
  • This intuitive one-hander isn't shy with the specs either as we've already seen in the official press release. Our only concern is possible sluggishness from the Qualcomm processor that cause the graphic transitions to stutter a bit and results in screen rotations that feel dangerously uncomfortable.
  • We were told that the device we saw was running pre-production firmware so there's still time to tweak -- though not much with a July European launch.
  • The Hero is not a "Google Experience" device. As such, you won't find the Google logo anywhere (no big deal) but you also won't be downloading any firmware updates over the air -- sideloading only kids. Not a deal breaker but an annoying and seemingly arbitrary limitation nonetheless. There's still a small lack of clarity of how updates will work with HTC's "mods" living on top of basic Android -- even if they're able to port in new Android versions seamlessly, we imagine there will be some breakage.
  • For a device without a physical keyboard, the Hero seems a little thick up against its HTC Magic, Nokia N97, and iPhone 3G counterparts, but not overly so.
  • HTC has confirmed that whichever (unspecified) carrier gets the phone in the US will have a modified version, both in software (carrier-specific services) and in hardware chassis tweaks. Just don't take our teflon away, ok HTC?
  • Battery is the same larger slab that's in the myTouch, and HTC also claims to have done some vague, unspecified things OS-side to improve battery life as well. "Heavy users will be able to get through a day."
  • The camera is responsive and seems to do a fine job at autofocus, but wasn't astonishingly great at first glance.
  • The phone will be available for free on T-Mobile UK -- if only we could be so subsidy lucky in the US.
There are four videos for you after the break. The first shows Flash running at full screen on the HTC Hero courtesy of YouTube. The second, however, shows it failing when running a trailer from Yahoo Movies, just like Adobe did -- in fact, it crashed all four times that we tried it on what we were told was a Hero running the final build of the OS. Third one is a quickie showing the on-screen keyboard rotating from portrait to landscape and back. Lastly, we demonstrate the hardware a little bit and show off our lightning speed at typing. For the real completists, there's also a new gallery of hands-on shots from the NY launch event right below.

Continue reading HTC Hero hands-on: Flash, keyboard and ruminations (updated!)

HTC Hero hands-on: Flash, keyboard and ruminations (updated!) originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Wed, 24 Jun 2009 11:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidfeaturesgooglegoogle experienceGoogleExperienceherohtchtc heroHtcHerosensesense uiSenseUiuiWed, 24 Jun 2009 11:56:00 EST<![CDATA[Nokia N97 review: a tale of two bloggers]]>http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2009/06/22/nokia-n97-review-a-tale-of-two-bloggers/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2009/06/22/nokia-n97-review-a-tale-of-two-bloggers/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2009/06/22/nokia-n97-review-a-tale-of-two-bloggers/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , ,


Thomas Ricker and Chris Ziegler came away from their N97s with very different opinions of Nokia's premier superphone -- and they weren't afraid to let those opinions be known in a series of vicious verbal volleys. Head on over to Engadget for all the drama!

Nokia N97 review: a tale of two bloggers originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Mon, 22 Jun 2009 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>featureshands onhands-onHandsOnn97nokianokia n97NokiaN97reviews60s60 5th editionS605thEditionMon, 22 Jun 2009 14:00:00 EST<![CDATA[FCC Fridays]]>http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2009/06/19/fcc-fridays/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2009/06/19/fcc-fridays/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2009/06/19/fcc-fridays/#commentsFiled under:

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 originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Fri, 19 Jun 2009 22:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>fccfcc fridayfcc fridaysFccFridayFccFridaysfeaturesfridayFri, 19 Jun 2009 22:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Engadget Mobile Podcast 022 - 06.17.2009]]>http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2009/06/17/engadget-mobile-podcast-022-06-17-2009/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2009/06/17/engadget-mobile-podcast-022-06-17-2009/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2009/06/17/engadget-mobile-podcast-022-06-17-2009/#commentsFiled under: ,




Did you hear? There are a bunch of blockbuster launches this month, and we wanted to talk about them -- because, you know, that's what we do. Sean's out this week, so Chris holds it down for a solid 40-plus minutes without taking a single breath. Seriously. New world record, you can look it up.

Hosts: Chris Ziegler
Producer: Trent Wolbe
Music: Solvent - Devices and Strategies (Ghostly International)

01:25 - Check out all our Pre launch coverage!
20:30 - Nokia N97 NAM unboxing
29:25 - iPhone 3G S announced: $199 16GB, $299 32GB, June 19
39:12 - Verizon launches BlackBerry Tour teaser page
41:30 - BlackBerry Tour announced by Sprint, too: $199.99 later this summer



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Engadget Mobile Podcast 022 - 06.17.2009 originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Wed, 17 Jun 2009 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>featurespodcastWed, 17 Jun 2009 14:30:00 ESTEngadget Mobile Podcast 022Chris Ziegler0:44:38podcasts<![CDATA[iPhone 3G S review]]>http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2009/06/17/iphone-3g-s-review/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2009/06/17/iphone-3g-s-review/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2009/06/17/iphone-3g-s-review/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , , ,


As we know from its WWDC unveiling, the iPhone 3G S is basically a 3G with some faster bits, more memory, and a better camera -- but is it worth the price of admission? Head on over to our full review for the answers you seek (and maybe some you don't)!

iPhone 3G S review originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Wed, 17 Jun 2009 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3g s3gSappleattfeaturesiphoneiphone 3g sIphone3gSreviewWed, 17 Jun 2009 13:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Samsung's Omnia family hands-on, Samsung Jet and Pixon 12 come along for the ride]]>http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2009/06/15/samsungs-omnia-family-hands-on-samsung-jet-and-pixon-12-come-a/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2009/06/15/samsungs-omnia-family-hands-on-samsung-jet-and-pixon-12-come-a/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2009/06/15/samsungs-omnia-family-hands-on-samsung-jet-and-pixon-12-come-a/#commentsFiled under: , ,


Samsung just pulled a bit of a "Samsung" and completely blew out its Omnia lineup. We just got some face time with the new Omnia II, Omnia Pro, Omnia Lite and the Omnia-inspired Jet, along with the Pixon 12 -- which runs the same in-house Samsung OS as the Jet, but packs a 12 megapixel camera. It's hard not to notice the stunning AMOLED screens on these phones, especially up against the dull-by-comparison Omnia Lite with its petty LCD. Unfortunately, while the build quality is good and the specs are certainly all there, all the phones were fairly slow in regular operation. The Jet and Pixon were passable (and the Jet certainly ought to be, with an 800MHz "application processor"), but we can't imagine anybody finding any pleasure in the molasses Windows Mobile 6.1 experiences on the Omnia trio. The Jet has a fun little 3D UI "cube" gimmick, which involves the pointless spinning of a cube to access different media apps, but most of what we saw was pretty standard TouchWiz. We did like the speed of Pixon's camera, which does a Pre-style trick of sending photo processing duties to the background so you can snap another photo with little delay in between -- it's also pretty good at auto focus and color accuracy for a phone, but we won't be trading in our regular point and shoot in the near term. None of the phones we looked at had network access, so we weren't able to test out the WebKit browsers, but it sounds like a major win for the Jet and Pixon. Let's just work on that Omnia responsiveness a bit, yeah Samsung? Perhaps Windows Mobile 6.5 (the Omnia II and Omnia Pro are 6.5-ready) will help.

Samsung's Omnia family hands-on, Samsung Jet and Pixon 12 come along for the ride originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Mon, 15 Jun 2009 13:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Quickoffice is no stranger to the mobile Office space. Indeed, the software itself has been around in one form or another since 1998. Most recently, however, the app has strolled into Apple's App Store, and we'll be taking a closer look at what may possibly be the most serious productivity app to sashay over to the iPhone OS. Priced at $19.99, the app certainly isn't inexpensive, but it offers a few luxuries that businesspeople and Office mavens alike may not be able to live without. We're talking real, unadulterated editing of Excel spreadsheets, Word documents and text files, not to mention a fairly robust file management system as well as a PDF and JPEG viewer. Care to find out what we thought after taking it for a spin? Hop on past the break.

Gallery: Quickoffice for iPhone impressions

Continue reading Quickoffice for iPhone impressions

Quickoffice for iPhone impressions originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Sat, 13 Jun 2009 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appapp storeapplicationAppStorefeaturesimpressionsiphoneiphone osIphoneOsofficeproductivityQuickofficequickoffice for iphoneQuickofficeForIphonereviewreviewedsoftwareSat, 13 Jun 2009 12:00:00 EST<![CDATA[FCC Fridays]]>http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2009/06/12/fcc-fridays/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2009/06/12/fcc-fridays/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2009/06/12/fcc-fridays/#commentsFiled under:

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

FCC Fridays originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Fri, 12 Jun 2009 23:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>fccfcc fridayfcc fridaysFccFridayFccFridaysfeaturesfridayFri, 12 Jun 2009 23:55:00 EST<![CDATA[Nokia N97 NAM unboxing]]>http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2009/06/09/nokia-n97-nam-unboxing/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2009/06/09/nokia-n97-nam-unboxing/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2009/06/09/nokia-n97-nam-unboxing/#commentsFiled under: , ,


We've just taken delivery of one of the very first retail Nokia N97s ever to be sold anywhere, and we wanted you to revel in the experience with us. We haven't formed any impressions yet, but we're being told that the retail device includes some last-minute improvements to keyboard feel -- and we can confirm that it feels pretty usable (the tiny right-aligned space bar could still be an issue for some, though). Stay tuned over the coming days for plenty of coverage on this sucker, but for now, enjoy a quick unboxing, won't you?

Gallery: Nokia N97 NAM unboxing

Nokia N97 NAM unboxing originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Tue, 09 Jun 2009 09:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>featuresn97n97 namN97NamnamnokiaTue, 09 Jun 2009 09:40:00 EST<![CDATA[iPhone OS 3.0 gold release in pictures]]>http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2009/06/08/iphone-os-3-0-gold-release-in-pictures/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2009/06/08/iphone-os-3-0-gold-release-in-pictures/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2009/06/08/iphone-os-3-0-gold-release-in-pictures/#commentsFiled under: , , ,


It won't be available en masse until the 17th of the month, but the gold build of iPhone OS 3.0 is now available to developers -- a promising sign that apps taking advantage of a wide variety of 3.0's new features (push notifications, in-app payments, and the like) will be available by the time it's released to the general public. We've been toying around with the latest cut here and have noticed a few small changes from beta 5; nothing groundbreaking, but notable nonetheless. Most importantly, iTunes is now offering movie, TV and music video downloads directly from the phone, which has caused the bottom navigation bar to be rearranged a bit. We also noticed that the App Store's nav bar was rearranged a bit to accommodate a "More" button where you'll find Top 25 and Redeem links. The Store screen in Settings now shows a nicely-formatted account information screen -- nice, we suppose -- but unfortunately, MMS configurability is still missing, so it's unclear whether AT&T will need to push an update once it flips the switch. Dive into the gallery for a closer look.

Gallery: iPhone OS 3.0 gold release in pictures

iPhone OS 3.0 gold release in pictures originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Mon, 08 Jun 2009 22:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>applefeaturesiphoneiphone 3.0iphone osiphone os 3.0Iphone3.0IphoneOsIphoneOs3.0Mon, 08 Jun 2009 22:40:00 EST<![CDATA[Apple's WWDC 09: all the iPhone coverage that's fit to print]]>http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2009/06/08/apples-wwdc-09-all-the-iphone-coverage-thats-fit-to-print/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2009/06/08/apples-wwdc-09-all-the-iphone-coverage-thats-fit-to-print/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2009/06/08/apples-wwdc-09-all-the-iphone-coverage-thats-fit-to-print/#commentsFiled under: , ,


We're liveblogging from WWDC in San Francisco as we speak, and there's plenty of good stuff coming out of Phil Schiller's keynote address. Here's what you need to see so far:

Read - Phil Schiller keynote live from WWDC 2009
Read - ScrollMotion's Iceberg in-app bookstore announced for iPhone, ready to take on the Kindle?
Read - Apple partners with TomTom to bring "real" navigation to iPhone
Read - Apple announces "Find My iPhone" phone-locating service
Read - Apple shows iPhone OS 3.0 at WWDC

Apple's WWDC 09: all the iPhone coverage that's fit to print originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Mon, 08 Jun 2009 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>applefeaturesiphoneiphone 3.0Iphone3.0wwdcMon, 08 Jun 2009 14:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Check out all our Pre launch coverage!]]>http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2009/06/06/check-out-all-our-pre-launch-coverage/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2009/06/06/check-out-all-our-pre-launch-coverage/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2009/06/06/check-out-all-our-pre-launch-coverage/#commentsFiled under: , , ,


We've been utterly destroying the Pre launch over the past 18 hours, but unless you read Engadget, you wouldn't necessarily have a good way of knowing -- so here's what you should be reading so far to stay in the know:

Read - Palm Pre goes on sale nationwide, line forms on the right
Read - Palm Pre: takeaways from Premier night
Read - Palm Pre goes on sale to a select, drenched few

Check out all our Pre launch coverage! originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Sat, 06 Jun 2009 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Leaked carrier roadmap documents of unknown age and origin aren't necessarily the most accurate things in the world, but they are one very awesome, important thing: leaked. Pictured above is a fragment of one such spreadsheet that we've had the good fortune of receiving for T-Mobile USA -- obviously it's a little bit on the small slide, but no sweat, we'll walk you through what it's saying. Again, we wouldn't take these dates as the gospel truth, but we'd venture to say they're a good rough guide for what to expect out of these guys for the next few months. Move along for the full list!

[Thanks, anonymous tipster]

Continue reading T-Mobile roadmap shows Dell netbooks, BlackBerry Gemini, and more

T-Mobile roadmap shows Dell netbooks, BlackBerry Gemini, and more originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Fri, 05 Jun 2009 08:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It's no big secret that T-Mobile was going to get a version of the HTC Magic at some point, but this box art confirms a couple very important things for us. First, it's going to be called the myTouch 3G -- not the Magic, Sapphire, or G2 -- and the imagery conjured on the packaging is a good deal more exciting than that found on the G1. Second, it'll be available in three colors, just like its older, QWERTY-equipped brother -- but unlike the G1, the wildcard third color will be a dark red marketed as "merlot." Of course, white and black will also be available, and we've got the proofs for all three in the gallery below, so have a look while you wait for launch; our documents here say that T-Mobile expects to bring this sucker into retail stores on August 5 -- but given the carrier's "early summer" statement for its next Android device, we're cautiously optimistic that date has been pushed up.

[Thanks, anonymous tipster]

Gallery: T-Mobile myTouch 3G box art comes out to play

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Six months of lust, yearning, and white-hot desire for Palm's would-be savior have all led to this. Head over to Engadget for the full review.

Palm Pre review originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Wed, 03 Jun 2009 21:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>featurespalmprereviewWed, 03 Jun 2009 21:12:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony Ericsson W995a hands-on]]>http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2009/06/03/sony-ericsson-w995a-hands-on/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2009/06/03/sony-ericsson-w995a-hands-on/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2009/06/03/sony-ericsson-w995a-hands-on/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , ,

What exactly does $600 buy you these days? If you're looking at Sony Ericsson and you live in the States, the answer is now this, the Walkman-branded W995a, which we've had a chance to play with in advance of its July 6 date with destiny. Charging $600 for any phone -- much less a non-smartphone -- is a tough proposition to be making (particularly in a not-so-hot economy), but the company seems to be very cognizant of the fact that it's putting this out there strictly for the niche enthusiasts who like their hardware totally uncrippled and without a trace of carrier branding inside or out. We'd even go so far as to say that this'll be a loss leader for them -- it's not designed to make money so much as it's designed to keep Sony Ericsson in the hearts and minds of shoppers, keep folks aware that they've got hot hardware available, and take advantage of those who do buy it to evangelize the brand. Read on!

Gallery: Sony Ericsson W995a hands-on

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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 S5600B
Read - Samsung S3930C
Read - Samsung SGH-T749
Read - Samsung SGH-T559
Read - LG 220C
Read - LG MT375
Read - LG AX840
Read - LG GB220
Read - Casio HIY01

Peripherals
Read - Huawei K3520
Read - Nokia BH-106

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It finally happened: we talked so much mobile this week that we were unable to fit in listener questions. Of course, that means we're probably now on the fast track to another Listener Question Special, but we'll cross that bridge when we get to it -- in the meanwhile, enjoy Episode 21.

Hosts: Chris Ziegler and Sean Cooper
Producer: Trent Wolbe
Music: Solvent - Devices and Strategies (Ghostly International)

00:01:53 - LG BL40 helping to kick off Telus' HSPA network?

00:08:16 - T-Mobile USA delays Android 1.5 rollout by a few days

00:10:05 - Rootless Android 1.5 available for G1 now, with or without T-Mobile USA's help

00:14:43 - Sharp AQUOS SHOT 933SH offers 10 megapixels on a silver cellular platter

00:16:50 - Sharp's solar 936SH and 934SH with "memory LCD" headline latest SoftBank lineup

00:21:12 - KDDI au unveils summer '09 lineup: e-books, solar power, and 720p recording

00:26:28 - Palm Pre on June 6th for $200: It's official!

00:27:00 - Sprint CEO expects Palm Pre shortages, sleeping bag sales skyrocket

00:30:39 - AT&T expects to sell Palm Pre when Sprint's exclusivity ends

00:32:25 - T-Mobile, Orange bring up the obvious concerns over LTE

00:39:55 - BlackBerry Storm 2: the official unofficial hands-on

00:45:50 - RIM CEO: "SurePress is here to stay"

00:48:20 - Next iPhone to launch July 17 with OLED display and glowing Apple logo?

00:56:30 - 32GB iPhone placeholder appears at T-Mobile Austria

00:57:53 - Rogers Wireless' Dream un-safing and hands-on

01:00:20 - Rogers' HTC Dream and Magic aren't "Google phones," have Exchange support

01:07:40 - HTC Lancaster is a QWERTY slider with Android for AT&T

01:13:12 - Palm Eos on track for AT&T release second half of 2009

01:15:40 - Nokia Grouper, Mako, Snapper, and Thresher rolling deep on AT&T

01:16:55 - Motorola's Sawgrass, Android-powered Heron do the vertical slide onto AT&T?

01:17:02 - LG Monaco: AT&T's getting a WVGA WinMo7 QWERTY slider?

01:19:49 - Nokia next-gen "Rover" tablet unveiled?

01:22:40 - Nokia Ovi Store now live everywhere

01:27:33 - So long, HSPA+: AT&T "likely" moving straight from 7.2Mbps to LTE



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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>featurespodcastFri, 29 May 2009 13:00:00 ESTEngadget Mobile Podcast 021Chris Ziegler, Sean Cooper01:35:51podcasts<![CDATA[Google Ion hands-on and unboxing]]>http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2009/05/27/google-ion-hands-on-and-unboxing/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2009/05/27/google-ion-hands-on-and-unboxing/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2009/05/27/google-ion-hands-on-and-unboxing/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , ,

Looks like Chris' hatred wasn't totally unfounded. We just got our hands on a Google Ion -- which as you can tell is a spitting image of the HTC Magic -- complete with 30 days' worth of T-Mobile service on an included SIM card. It's not a public release model, but seems fully capable. Yes, it's got Cupcake, and while the portrait keyboard seems more cramped than the iPhone's, we found it very comfortable to type in landscape mode. Form factor wise, this thing is as sexy as hardware gets -- light, sleek, and thin. The only thing that exceeds our love for it right now is its own love for fingerprints -- seriously, the entire body and screen attract them like flies to honey. Colorful similes aside, hit up the gallery below for all the pics you could ask for.

Google Ion hands-on and unboxing originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Wed, 27 May 2009 16:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>featurefeaturedfeaturesgooglegoogle iogoogle ionGoogleIoGoogleIonhands-onhtchtc magicHtcMagiciomagicWed, 27 May 2009 16:41:00 EST<![CDATA[Android 2.0 "Donut" features demoed at Google I/O]]>http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2009/05/27/android-2-0-donut-features-demoed-at-google-i-o/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2009/05/27/android-2-0-donut-features-demoed-at-google-i-o/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2009/05/27/android-2-0-donut-features-demoed-at-google-i-o/#commentsFiled under: , ,

We're still trying to get used to the overwhelming joy of having Cupcake installed on our G1s, but it's full steam ahead over at Google where engineers are already slaving away on the Donut branch that'll eventually come to be known as Android 2.0. Demoed today at the first I/O keynote were Donut's universal search (known simply as "Android Search"), which will let you search both online and locally on the phone through contacts, calendars, music, and any app with the proper code, and a text-to-speech API, which should allow developers to integrate Google Voice Search-style awesomeness into the apps of their choice. We also got a brief glimpse of handwriting gestures used for searching through list -- the live example was drawing the letter 'e' and going to that specific point in a list of songs. Nothing wildly different interface-wise -- yet -- but we know from the initial 1.0 release that the UI's very much subject to change, not to mention the fact that HTC and others look poised to do some serious customization of their own. Check out the gallery for shots live from the I/O keynote!

Android 2.0 "Donut" features demoed at Google I/O originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Wed, 27 May 2009 14:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid 2.0Android2.0donutfeaturesgooglegoogle ioGoogleIoWed, 27 May 2009 14:41:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony Ericsson's "Bruce" and "Tobey" C905a pictured with AT&T in mind]]>http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2009/05/26/sony-ericssons-bruce-and-tobey-c905a-pictured-with-atandt-in/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2009/05/26/sony-ericssons-bruce-and-tobey-c905a-pictured-with-atandt-in/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2009/05/26/sony-ericssons-bruce-and-tobey-c905a-pictured-with-atandt-in/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , ,

Here are a couple Sony Ericssons we've known AT&T is planning on releasing, but it's always good to see some more confirmation. The "Bruce" appears to be the W518a, which is a North American tweak of the W508a -- nothing mind-blowing, but it's got a 3.2 megapixel camera, QVGA display, external music controls, and HSDPA on board; maybe the coolest thing here (and something we didn't know before) is that AT&T intends to let buyers design their own custom covers for the phone online.

The Tobey is really where it's at, though. This is the C905a, the big shooter -- literally -- that should do battle with T-Mobile's CS8. It's got an 8.1 megapixel camera with xenon flash in a slider form factor, accompanied by a 2.4-inch QVGA display, Video Share, TV-out, and HTML browsing. Disturbingly, both of these devices have already missed their target availability dates -- and anyone still reeling from the K850 disaster has to be a little concerned that one or both of these could be delayed indefinitely or canceled.

Gallery: Sony Ericsson's "Bruce" and "Tobey" C905a pictured with AT&T in mind


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Have you ever heard three stranger codenames? We're sure they're all changing prior to launch -- which is a shame, really, because we'd be totally down to buy a "Samsung Fluxus." Speaking of the Fluxus, it's a dual-band HSDPA slider that looks vaguely like the Tocco Ultra Edition, but the similarity's only skin-deep because the Fluxus is a non-touchscreen WQVGA device with a measly 2 megapixel camera, which means you won't see TouchWiz here, either. Moving on, the Scotney looks like a slightly lower-end device with similar specs, the one major change being the downgrade from WQVGA to 220 x 176. Finally, the SGH-A247 Pilar is an ultra low-end EDGE-only slider with a VGA cam, likely destined for GoPhone duty. It's actually late -- it had been targeted for April availability, according to our slide -- while the Fluxus and Scotney are looking at dates closer to fall.

Gallery: Codename soup: AT&T eyeing Samsung's Fluxus, Pilar, and Scotney


Codename soup: AT&T eyeing Samsung's Fluxus, Pilar, and Scotney originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Tue, 26 May 2009 17:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>247attfeaturesfluxuspilarsamsungscotneysgh-a247sliderTue, 26 May 2009 17:14:00 EST<![CDATA[LG's dumbphone haul for AT&T: Shine 2, "Georgia," and something else?]]>http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2009/05/26/lgs-dumbphone-haul-for-atandt-shine-2-georgia-and-something/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2009/05/26/lgs-dumbphone-haul-for-atandt-shine-2-georgia-and-something/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2009/05/26/lgs-dumbphone-haul-for-atandt-shine-2-georgia-and-something/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , ,

It should come as no surprise that AT&T would be eager to replace one of its more popular, longer-lasting dumbphone staples with more modern hardware that retains the original's major selling points -- so when we found documentation backing up an earlier rumor that there was a Shine 2 in the works for later this year, we didn't bat an eye. Specs on this one should include a 2.2-inch QVGA display, 2 megapixel fixed focus cam, Bluetooth 2.1, microSD expansion, and 3.6Mbps HSDPA. We've got a tiny picture of this sucker in the gallery below, but it came equipped with a big "TBD" over the top of it (which we removed), so we're skeptical that this is the final ID of the device. Moving on, the "Georgia" -- pictured above -- is a slightly higher-end slider with a 2.8-inch wide QVGA display, accelerometer, 3 megapixel camera, and MediaFLO support. We're actually more curious about the phone that was clipped out of the shot to the left, though; the little snippet you see here is all we have, and we don't have any documentation to suggest whether it's coming to AT&T. Any juicy guesses?

Update: We've had a couple folks point out now that the Shine 2 appears to be a picture of the KF510. Whether the actual device will really be a branded, North American KF510 is unclear (we're still wondering about that "TBD" that had been slapped on there). Thanks, everyone!

Gallery: LG's dumbphone haul for AT&T: Shine 2, "Georgia," and something else?


LG's dumbphone haul for AT&T: Shine 2, "Georgia," and something else? originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Tue, 26 May 2009 15:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The Jack's just fine and dandy if you want a WinMo Standard device on AT&T with a portrait QWERTY keyboard, but what if you're, say, coming from a Pearl? Odds are you're pretty comfortable with a SureType-style 20-key layout, and that's what the GW600 HQ from LG promises. This device sorta made the rounds -- albeit covertly -- at MWC a few months back, and we hadn't taken it as a likely candidate for American release, but this slide seems to prove us wrong. It's got triband 3G, a 2 megapixel cam, microSD expansion up to 16GB, Windows Mobile 6.1, 320 x 240 non-touch display, and a lofty target date of July 6, which might give you just a little more pause before you make that Jack buy. Follow the break for a closer look at those 20 glorious keys -- along with the rest of the HQ.

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LG bringing 20-key, WinMo-powered HQ to AT&T? originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Tue, 26 May 2009 12:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>attfeaturesgw600heraldhqlgwindows mobilewindows mobile 6.1WindowsMobileWindowsMobile6.1winmowinmo6.1wm6.1Tue, 26 May 2009 12:32:00 EST<![CDATA[MediaFLO lives: LG "Opera TV" is probable Vu successor for AT&T]]>http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2009/05/26/mediaflo-lives-lg-opera-tv-is-probable-vu-successor-for-atandt/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2009/05/26/mediaflo-lives-lg-opera-tv-is-probable-vu-successor-for-atandt/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2009/05/26/mediaflo-lives-lg-opera-tv-is-probable-vu-successor-for-atandt/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , ,

We suspect the image they've got on the slide here is a placeholder derived from the Arena, but the point is well taken: LG will be drawing heavily from its high-end global feature phone when the time comes to sunset the Vu. Indeed, we've heard that there'll be some S-Class-ish interface on the Vu 2, so this lines up nicely -- as does the 5 megapixel camera, 7.2Mbps HSDPA, 3-inch wide VGA display, and MediaFLO support. Those are some heavy-duty specs, so we're hoping beyond hope that these guys can hold to the August '09 timeframe they've seemingly targeted for this. Catch a slightly larger glimpse of the phone -- which, the more we look at it, we're pretty sure is just an Arena stock photo -- after the break.

Continue reading MediaFLO lives: LG "Opera TV" is probable Vu successor for AT&T

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>attfeatureslgoperaopera tvOperaTvvu 2Vu2Tue, 26 May 2009 10:10:00 EST<![CDATA[LG Monaco: AT&T's getting a WVGA WinMo7 QWERTY slider?]]>http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2009/05/26/lg-monaco-atandts-getting-a-wvga-winmo7-qwerty-slider/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2009/05/26/lg-monaco-atandts-getting-a-wvga-winmo7-qwerty-slider/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2009/05/26/lg-monaco-atandts-getting-a-wvga-winmo7-qwerty-slider/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , ,

LG's been getting cozy with Microsoft lately on the Windows Mobile front, and it looks like one of the most significant fruits of that labor to date might find a home on AT&T -- eventually. This brassy little number is the LG "Monaco," which is apparently also known as the "Pico" to some folks; what it'll eventually be called at retail is anyone's guess, but the big news is the feature list: 3.6Mbps HSDPA, a 3.2-inch WVGA display, 5 megapixel AF cam, microSD expansion, an add-on pico projector of some sort, and Windows Mobile 7. Though the screen is 0.3 inches smaller diagonally than the alleged minimum specified by Microsoft's "Chassis 1" guidelines, everything else here would work (and look) great as a next-gen device -- and the accessory projector's a pretty nifty selling point, too. At one point, AT&T had a crazy idea that they'd have this puppy on shelves by September of this year, but seeing we'll be lucky to have 6.5 devices in our hands by then, this date has undoubtedly slipped since the slide was made. And yes, we'll admit -- we're intrigued by the gold accents. Is that so wrong? Follow the break for a better view of the phone.

Continue reading LG Monaco: AT&T's getting a WVGA WinMo7 QWERTY slider?

LG Monaco: AT&T's getting a WVGA WinMo7 QWERTY slider? originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Tue, 26 May 2009 08:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>featureslgmonacopicopico projectorPicoProjectorprojectorqwertysliderwindows mobilewindows mobile 7WindowsMobileWindowsMobile7winmowinmo7wm7Tue, 26 May 2009 08:02:00 EST<![CDATA[Samsung Pivot, a possible Epix successor for AT&T?]]>http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2009/05/25/samsung-pivot-a-possible-epix-successor-for-atandt/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2009/05/25/samsung-pivot-a-possible-epix-successor-for-atandt/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2009/05/25/samsung-pivot-a-possible-epix-successor-for-atandt/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , ,

The slide here clearly identifies the Pivot as a "successor of BlackJack series," yes -- but the same slide deck also refers to the Samsung Jackie (the Jack's codename) as a BlackJack successor, so we wouldn't put too much stock in that. The fact is that this Pivot is a touch-capable WinMo device with QWERTY, and we can't imagine AT&T bothering to stock both this and the similarly-spec'd Epix at the same time. By and large, this seems like an ever-so-slight upgrade to the Epix, featuring 4GB of onboard Flash, a 2.6-inch QVGA touchscreen, AGPS, WiFi, and a 3 megapixel camera (up from the older model's 2 megapixel unit). It also has triband HSDPA for international 3G roaming, but curiously, it seems that it's lined up to launch with WinMo 6.1 -- at least at the time of this slide's creation, which has the phone pegged for an October launch. That'd be precisely a year after the launch of the Epix -- perfect timing for a refresh, and we wouldn't be surprised if they slipped 6.5 into the mix by the time that happens. Follow the break for a closer shot of the phone.

Continue reading Samsung Pivot, a possible Epix successor for AT&T?

Samsung Pivot, a possible Epix successor for AT&T? originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Mon, 25 May 2009 16:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We know that HSPA+ (also known as HSPA Evolution, depending on who you ask and which side of the bed they got up on that morning) is in the mix for AT&T ahead of LTE, and in order to make that launch a successful one, good data cards are a must. It looks like two of the cards coming out of the gate later this year will be the Option 393 -- an unassuming USB modem with a retractable plug and integrated microSD reader -- and the Sierra "Triple Lindy," a dual form factor ExpressCard in the same vein as the AirCard 402. The 393 will top out at 14.4Mbps down and 5.76Mbps up, while the Triple Lindy really burns rubber with 21.1Mbps down and 11.5Mbps up. Of course, all those speeds are purely theoretical -- but if we can even average 10 to 15 percent of that in real life, we're in good shape.

Gallery: AT&T prepping Option and Sierra Wireless modems for HSPA+ launch


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Between the Matrix and Matrix Pro, Pantech seems to be carving out a curious niche for itself on AT&T with multi-keypad devices, and the trend looks like it could continue if the "Aladdin" ends up coming to market. The HSDPA-capable dumbphone starts life as a chubby candybar with a numeric pad, but a flick of the finger brings out full QWERTY for when the SMS conversations (threaded, no less!) start to get heated. It's got a meager 1.3 megapixel cam -- proof that it's a lower-end device -- along with AGPS, stereo Bluetooth, Video Share, and support for Windows Media DRM. According to our documentation, AT&T wants this one out in August, but it's unclear if they'll meet that date -- assuming it successfully makes it through carrier certification. Follow the break for a couple closeup shots of the phone.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>aladdinattfeaturespantechqwertysliderMon, 25 May 2009 14:05:00 EST<![CDATA[Samsung Infinity for AT&T to bring touch to the masses?]]>http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2009/05/25/samsung-infinity-for-atandt-to-bring-touch-to-the-masses/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2009/05/25/samsung-infinity-for-atandt-to-bring-touch-to-the-masses/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2009/05/25/samsung-infinity-for-atandt-to-bring-touch-to-the-masses/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , ,

At a glance, you might think that this thing is ripe to succeed the Eternity -- it's clearly a better- and fresher-looking device -- but alas, the specs tell a different story. The so-called Infinity (we don't know if that's a go-to-market name or just internal) will feature a 3-inch WQVGA display and a 2 megapixel camera, down from the Eternity's 3.2 inches and 3 megapixels, respectively. It'll also do HSDPA plus quadband EDGE and microSD expansion; no word on MediaFLO support, but if we had to guess, we'd say it's probably missing here. The Infinity is tentatively scheduled for July 20 availability -- but like all of these AT&T leaks we've seen in the past handful of hours, we wouldn't drop money on that date. Follow the break for an ever-so-slightly larger view of the phone.

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Samsung Infinity for AT&T to bring touch to the masses? originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Mon, 25 May 2009 07:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>attfeaturesinfinitysamsungtouchMon, 25 May 2009 07:09:00 EST<![CDATA[Nokia Grouper, Mako, Snapper, and Thresher rolling deep on AT&T]]>http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2009/05/24/nokia-grouper-mako-snapper-and-thresher-rolling-deep-on-atandt/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2009/05/24/nokia-grouper-mako-snapper-and-thresher-rolling-deep-on-atandt/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2009/05/24/nokia-grouper-mako-snapper-and-thresher-rolling-deep-on-atandt/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , ,

Who said Nokia doesn't have a major commitment to North American carriers? We've landed news of a whole plethora of Espoo-sourced devices scheduled to hit AT&T over the coming months, and a few in particular caught our eye. Most notably, the Mako (pictured) is unlike anything we've ever seen Nokia make, mostly thanks to a side-sliding QWERTY keyboard that doesn't really resemble any existing hardware. It rides on the same S60 3.2-based platform as the 6650 and E71x, features dual-band HSDPA, a 2.4-inch QVGA display, AGPS, 2 megapixel camera, Video Share, and 128MB of internal storage with microSD expansion. Sadly -- this is going to be a dream killer for some folks, we think -- it's only got a 2.5mm headphone jack, which is a step back for multimedia support. This one was at one time targeted for June 5, but if we had to guess, it's been pushed back -- maybe we're crazy, but we feel like it hasn't leaked enough to meet that date at this point. Anyhow, looks like this one's a good foil for that QWERTY swivel allegedly due on Verizon.

Speaking of "this looks nothing like a Nokia," the Thresher is an ultra-glossy slider that doesn't quite resemble anything officially announced in other markets. It shares its Series 40 guts with Grouper, which was the codename assigned to the 6750 Mural flip we recently saw hit the FCC. Both devices do HSDPA and AGPS; the Grouper makes do with a 2 megapixel cam, though, while the Thresher steps up to 3.2 with an integrated flash. The Thresher's signed up for September and the Grouper for July, but as with all of these, it's anyone's guess whether those dates will hold.

Finally, the Snapper flip is a lower-end device that we could envision replacing the 6555, lacking the Grouper's style but still staying strong with triband HSDPA, Bluetooth 2.1, AGPS, and a 2 megapixel camera. This one's tentatively targeted for August.

Gallery: Nokia Grouper, Mako, Snapper, and Thresher rolling deep on AT&T


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We know that Sprint, Verizon, and T-Mobile are all getting versions of the Touch Pro2, but what about little ol' AT&T? Turns out that device is codenamed "Fortress," and it'll accompany a Touch Diamond2 version known as "Warhawk" to market this summer. The Fortress is actually listed as targeted for May 25, which seems a bit unrealistic -- but we think the document we're looking at is a little stale, so we're sure the inevitable delay has crept into the schedule by now. It's expected to launch with WinMo 6.1 AKU6 (presumably upgradeable to 6.5 down the road) with full HSPA on three bands, AGPS, a 3.2 megapixel AF cam, 3.6-inch WVGA display, and Video Share support. Curiously, the bottom of the slide mentions that a "WM 7.X refresh" is in the works with a September 2009 launch date, which underscores the fact that this slide is likely a little old -- there's no way anything running Windows Mobile 7 is hitting this year if 6.5 will just be coming to market in volume toward the holiday season.

Meanwhile, the Warhawk -- AT&T's Touch Diamond2 -- gets a 3.2-inch WVGA display, dual-band HSDPA, AGPS, and Video Share, but unlike the Fortress, it's scheduled to launch with Windows Mobile 6.5 installed out of the gate. It's targeted for August 24, so we'll see how closely they can stick to that.

Gallery: HTC's Warhawk and Fortress are AT&T's Touch Diamond2 and Pro2



HTC's Warhawk and Fortress are AT&T's Touch Diamond2 and Pro2 originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Sun, 24 May 2009 19:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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BlackBerry lovers, AT&T beckons. Looks like the just-reviewed Onyx is heading to AT&T and, as rumored before, so is the Magnum. We've got no pics of the latter device, but it's being touted here as the "BlackBerry Bold portfolio evolution" and uses the same processor as the Bold. It's also got a HVGA touchscreen, QWERTY pad, quad-band GSM / GRS / EDGE, GPS, and WiFi. Want more? How about an apparently non-flip Pearl 3G with 3.6 Mbps of HSDPA goodness, Bluetooth, 3.5mm headset jack, trackball and SureType, and aGPS. Rounding out this quartet is the Gemini, with a 512MHz processor, 256MB flash memory, 128MB RAM, Bluetooth, QVGA LCD, 2 megapixel sans flash, trackball, QWERTY keyboard, 3.5mm headset jack, a microSD slot, possibly GPS, and sadly, no 3G. There's no release date in sight, but hey, knowing they're on the way is half the battle, right?

Blackberry Magnum, Onyx, Pearl 3G, and Gemini to harmonize on AT&T originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Sun, 24 May 2009 18:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Tears well up in our eyes when we think back to the early days of Windows Mobile and HP's dominance; in recent years, the company has all but vanished from the scene, trudging along with a handful of poorly-marketed, underexposed devices that haven't launched on any US carrier. Turns out we haven't said our last goodbyes, though, because the iPAQ K3 -- codenamed "Obsidian," seemingly -- is scheduled for November 30 retail availability on AT&T. The device would launch with Windows Mobile 6.5 onboard and feature a 2 megapixel camera (a second cameraless version for high-security businessfolk might be available, too), 256MB of RAM, a half gig of ROM, microSD slot, GPS, triband HSDPA and quadband EDGE, WiFi, 3.5mm headphone jack, and a QVGA display to complement the full QWERTY keyboard. Looks like it won't be the most exciting smartphone on the carrier's shelves, but it might be a sensible choice for businesses and really, really boring people. Follow the break for a couple renders of the phone in action-packed angle shots!

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HP triumphantly returns to AT&T with iPAQ K3 "Obsidian" originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Sun, 24 May 2009 18:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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