Engadget Mobile http://mobile.engadget.com Engadget Mobile http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/mobile.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget Mobile http://mobile.engadget.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[BlackBerry Media Sync hits version 3.0 with 2-way photo management]]>http://mobile.engadget.com/2009/11/24/blackberry-media-sync-hits-version-3-0-with-2-way-photo-sync/http://mobile.engadget.com/2009/11/24/blackberry-media-sync-hits-version-3-0-with-2-way-photo-sync/http://mobile.engadget.com/2009/11/24/blackberry-media-sync-hits-version-3-0-with-2-way-photo-sync/#comments Even after years of consumer-facing products and marketing, it's still tough to use words like "media" and "BlackBerry" in the same sentence -- but the fact of the matter is that RIM got out ahead of the 3.5mm headphone jack trend long before many other manufacturers did and currently offers cameras (not awesome cameras, but cameras nonetheless) on every modern model it sells. To that end, its Media Sync software has been helping suits get loose after the 9-to-5 with music management for well over a year now, and the latest version -- available later today -- adds some comprehensive photo capability to match. Media Sync 3.0 for Windows now includes automatic downsizing for pictures transferred from PCs to devices (wouldn't want to chew through your microSD card too fast, after all) and can automatically prompt users to pull in new photos snapped with the onboard camera after connecting. Makes you wish one of these things had a 5 megapixel sensor with decent optics, doesn't it? Look for the download to go live on RIM's site around noon today.

BlackBerry Media Sync hits version 3.0 with 2-way photo management originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Pantech Impact now available on AT&T for $100 originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>attimpactpantechqwertyTue, 24 Nov 2009 08:17:00 EST<![CDATA[Nokia's 6788 for China Mobile hops across the Pacific for FCC meeting]]>http://mobile.engadget.com/2009/11/24/nokias-6788-for-china-mobile-hops-across-the-pacific-for-fcc-me/http://mobile.engadget.com/2009/11/24/nokias-6788-for-china-mobile-hops-across-the-pacific-for-fcc-me/http://mobile.engadget.com/2009/11/24/nokias-6788-for-china-mobile-hops-across-the-pacific-for-fcc-me/#comments The 6788 looks just different enough from any other Nokia in the lineup that you might find yourself with an irresistible, inexplicably urge to own one (or destroy one, depending on your disposition), but unless you happen to be within earshot of a China Mobile outlet, you're probably going to be out of luck. Of course, that leads to the obvious questions of why a China-only Nokia -- the company's first to support TD-SCDMA, in fact -- would've found its way into an FCC lab. The answer's far less sensational than you might've liked: China Mobile's TD-SCDMA footprint is still a drop in the bucket of its much larger GSM coverage area, which means the 6788's gotta support it, and part of that is a US-usable 1900MHz radio. Without 850MHz coverage, you'd have to have an almost committable obsession with this trick one-off to justify using it in the States, but hey, good news -- if you do, you'll be legal.

Nokia's 6788 for China Mobile hops across the Pacific for FCC meeting originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Tue, 24 Nov 2009 06:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>6788china mobileChinaMobilefccnokiaslidertd-scdmaTue, 24 Nov 2009 06:12:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony Ericsson Satio sales suspended after bugs discovered]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/24/sony-ericsson-satio-sales-suspended-after-bugs-discovered/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/24/sony-ericsson-satio-sales-suspended-after-bugs-discovered/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/24/sony-ericsson-satio-sales-suspended-after-bugs-discovered/#comments Adding insult to Sony Ericsson's injurious bottom line, Carphone Warehouse and Phones 4U shops (the UK's largest mobile phone retailers) have halted sales of the SE's Symbian-powered Satio handset after a high number of customer returns and complaints. A "software glitch" reportedly causes Sony Ericsson's flagship device to power down when users try to access certain applications -- unfortunately, the issue can't be patched via an over-the-air update. A little digging into CPW discussion forums reveals multiple complaints of freezes, crashes, under-performing batteries, and bizarre interface behavior. Both the Carphone Warehouse and Phones4U will offer "new phones" to customers fed up with their Satio. Richard Dorman, senior marketing manager at Sony Ericsson, concedes the issue and assures us that it should be sorted by Christmas. Until then, you can still purchase the handset directly from Vodafone, Orange and T-Mobile... but really, why would you? The Satio's not the only dubiously-speced 12 megapixel cameraphone on the market.

[Thanks, ugotamesij]

Sony Ericsson Satio sales suspended after bugs discovered originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 24 Nov 2009 06:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>12 megapixel12MegapixelbugbuggybugscameraphoneCarphone WarehouseCarphoneWarehouseglitchPhones 4UPhones4uretailrichard dormanRichardDormansalessatiosony ericssonSonyEricssonsymbianTue, 24 Nov 2009 06:02:00 EST<![CDATA[HTC HD2 can be coaxed into doing 802.11n, if you know how to sweet-talk it]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/24/htc-hd2-can-be-coaxed-into-doing-802-11n-if-you-know-how-to-swe/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/24/htc-hd2-can-be-coaxed-into-doing-802-11n-if-you-know-how-to-swe/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/24/htc-hd2-can-be-coaxed-into-doing-802-11n-if-you-know-how-to-swe/#comments Even though Broadcom, Atheros, and Qualcomm have all been sampling phone-ready draft 802.11n chipsets for some time now, you're still not seeing the tech swiftly overtake 802.11g in the mobile arena -- in fact, we dare you to find a single phone in your carrier's store that can do it. Odds are you can't, but HTC HD2 owners can win a few quid off their skeptical (non-Engadget-reading) friends by enabling support after the fact. Looks like draft-n support got buried in the company's WinMo monster -- a fitting device to add such a rare display of raw, savage wireless power, if we do say so ourselves -- but it got turned off in the shipping firmware for some reason, possibly concerns over increased battery draw, flakiness, or a stark realization that the benefits of 802.11n might not be fully appreciated in a device hamstrung more by a crappy browser than by slow WiFi. If you want to live on the edge anyway and flip the switch, xda-developers has the registry hack you need -- and if you're using an HD2 in the States without 3G right now, let's be honest: you kinda need all the speed-boosting wireless hacks you can dig up.

HTC HD2 can be coaxed into doing 802.11n, if you know how to sweet-talk it originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>802.11ndraft nDraftNhackhd2htcwifiTue, 24 Nov 2009 03:51:00 EST<![CDATA[Palm Precorder brings video recording homebrew to the Pre]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/24/palm-precorder-brings-video-recording-homebrew-to-the-pre/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/24/palm-precorder-brings-video-recording-homebrew-to-the-pre/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/24/palm-precorder-brings-video-recording-homebrew-to-the-pre/#comments If you like your software homebrewed with just a hint of alpha then boy do we have an app for you. The WebOS homebrew community just released Precorder; an app that lets your Palm Pre record audio and 30fps 480x320 pixel video in H.264/AVC format -- you can can even control the built-in LED for recording in low-light situations. Unfortunately, there's no video preview presented while recording but hey, it's alpha software bro... and it's free. Check a video sample after the break.

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Palm Precorder brings video recording homebrew to the Pre originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Blinking LEDs to give QR codes a run for their (ad) money originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>adadvertisementadvertisingcommunicationdevelopmentinventionjapanledlightlightsmarketingnecqrqr codeqr codesQrCodeQrCodesRobot ApocalypseRobotApocalypsetoshibawirelessMon, 23 Nov 2009 23:59:00 EST<![CDATA[Klausner takes aim at RIM, Motorola over visual voicemail patents]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/23/klausner-takes-aim-at-rim-motorola-over-visual-voicemail-patent/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/23/klausner-takes-aim-at-rim-motorola-over-visual-voicemail-patent/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/23/klausner-takes-aim-at-rim-motorola-over-visual-voicemail-patent/#commentsIt's been quite a few months since we've heard anything from Klausner Technologies, but it looks like the company has finally decided on its next set of targets that are allegedly infringing on its now infamous visual voicemail patents. As announced in a pair of expectedly terse press releases, Klausner says that both RIM and Motorola have now crossed into lawsuit territory with the Blackberry Bold 9700 and Motorola CLIQ, although it isn't specifying what sort of result it's looking for, or exactly how the two devices are infringing on its patents (at least some other RIM and Motorola devices are apparently covered under licenses granted to mobile operators). If the company's past track record with Apple, Verizon, LG, and Google is any indication, however, we wouldn't bet against a settlement.

Klausner takes aim at RIM, Motorola over visual voicemail patents originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:56:00 EST<![CDATA[iPhone camera mod for magnification: because you can]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/23/iphone-camera-mod-for-magnification-because-you-can/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/23/iphone-camera-mod-for-magnification-because-you-can/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/23/iphone-camera-mod-for-magnification-because-you-can/#comments We've thought before how nice it might be to have some powers of magnification on the iPhone's cam... but are we going to go out and mod our unit? Probably not, but that doesn't mean we can't admire someone else's work. Taking various lenses and attaching them to the lid of a jar, the modder quite carefully built a contraption that looks a little "hobo Steampunk" to us, but we're still fairly impressed with this little gadget. Hit the read link for full, detailed instructions and more photos if you'd like to make one of your own.

iPhone camera mod for magnification: because you can originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cameracamera phoneCameraPhonecellphoneshackhacksiphonelenslensesmagnificationMagnifyingGlassmodmodsMon, 23 Nov 2009 18:37:00 EST<![CDATA[Stats show Motorola Droid is the new elephant in the Android room]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/23/stats-show-motorola-droid-is-the-new-elephant-in-the-android-roo/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/23/stats-show-motorola-droid-is-the-new-elephant-in-the-android-roo/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/23/stats-show-motorola-droid-is-the-new-elephant-in-the-android-roo/#comments Remember back in the day when the West was still wild, the gold rush was still in full effect, you owned whatever land you could manage to fence off, and tycoons were being made and broken on a daily basis? No? Well, some of you whippersnappers might be too young to recall it, but trust us, it happened -- and it seems like that's the kind of frontier mentality we're getting again today in the nascent Android landscape. Just a couple weeks after launching, mobile ad clearinghouse AdMob reports that the Motorola Droid is already accounting for a whopping 24 percent of all its Android-based traffic -- no small feat, considering that the then-unreleased device didn't even move the needle in their October report (pictured in the left graph). The HTC Dream -- the world's first retail Android device, you might remember -- still reigns supreme at 36 percent, but it's amazing that the entire Android space is still volatile enough to register nearly a 25 percent shift with the launch of a single new device on a single carrier. For comparison, the CLIQ clocks in with a lowly 6 percent -- proof that Verizon's aggressive advertising has been working some magic. Question is, what'll be the next device to completely screw up this pie chart again?

Stats show Motorola Droid is the new elephant in the Android room originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>admobandroidcliqdreamdroidhtcmotomotorolaMon, 23 Nov 2009 18:01:00 EST<![CDATA[ZTE F870E does MTV, wacky sense of style for Vodafone]]>http://mobile.engadget.com/2009/11/23/zte-f870e-does-mtv-wacky-sense-of-style-for-vodafone/http://mobile.engadget.com/2009/11/23/zte-f870e-does-mtv-wacky-sense-of-style-for-vodafone/http://mobile.engadget.com/2009/11/23/zte-f870e-does-mtv-wacky-sense-of-style-for-vodafone/#comments See that little MTV logo down there on this poorly-facsimiled diagram in the FCC-issued user's manual for ZTE's F870E? Yeah, sure enough, there's some Music Tee Vee functionality in here -- but it's not for everyone. From the manual, it looks like this sucker is destined for use with Vodafone's MTV tie-ins, which would make sense considering that Voda is developing a healthy reputation for farming self-branded designs out to ZTE and Huawei. Historically, MTV's worked with France's SFR and Modelabs -- but who's to say they can't spread the love around? Other than the branding, you've got a landscape QWERTY slide, some sort of forgettable dumbphone UI, and a 3 megapixel cam, so if this thing is cheap -- and we suspect it will be -- it should be an option worth checking out for fans of manufactured teen reality series around the world.

ZTE F870E does MTV, wacky sense of style for Vodafone originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:51:00 EST<![CDATA[Google Maps Navigation officially comes to Android 1.6]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/23/google-maps-navigation-officially-comes-to-android-1-6/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/23/google-maps-navigation-officially-comes-to-android-1-6/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/23/google-maps-navigation-officially-comes-to-android-1-6/#comments You might've thought that Google was positioning its industry-changing Google Maps Navigation as a value proposition for Android 2.0 and beyond, but yeah, not so much -- instead, they've gone ahead and backported it to 1.6 (alias "Donut") which means that T-Mobile's myTouch 3G and G1 plus other 1.6-equipped devices across the land can get in on the action. In the case of the memory-starved G1, that's especially surprising, and a heartening sign that the world's first retail Android device still has some fight left in it. It's available from the Android Market now, so go ahead -- try to get yourself lost. We dare you.

Google Maps Navigation officially comes to Android 1.6 originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidbreaking newsBreakingNewsdonald trumpDonaldTrumpgooglegoogle maps navigationGoogleMapsNavigationnavnavigationMon, 23 Nov 2009 14:23:00 EST<![CDATA[AT&T's new DataConnect Pass plans serve up data a la carte]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/23/atandts-new-dataconnect-pass-plans-serve-up-data-a-la-carte/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/23/atandts-new-dataconnect-pass-plans-serve-up-data-a-la-carte/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/23/atandts-new-dataconnect-pass-plans-serve-up-data-a-la-carte/#commentsAT&T is following Verizon's lead today with the introduction of new prepaid broadband plans targeted directly at netbook and laptop users who find themselves out of WiFi range (and in desperate need of email) every once in a while. The so-called DataConnect Pass plans exactly mirror Verizon's pricing, which means you can get 75MB as a "day pass" for $15, 250MB as a weekly deal for $30, or a half gig per month for $50. Like Verizon, you're far better off getting the 5GB postpaid plan if you're a heavy user here -- but if you find yourself needing wireless once in a blue moon, this may very well be the way to go. The packages are available now; follow the break for the full press release.

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AT&T's new DataConnect Pass plans serve up data a la carte originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>attdailydatadataconnect passDataconnectPasslaptopmonthlynetbookpay as you goPayAsYouGoprepaidweeklyMon, 23 Nov 2009 13:50:00 EST<![CDATA[Apple hits back at Verizon in new iPhone ads (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/23/apple-hits-back-at-verizon-in-new-iphone-ads-video/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/23/apple-hits-back-at-verizon-in-new-iphone-ads-video/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/23/apple-hits-back-at-verizon-in-new-iphone-ads-video/#comments Now look, we're not saying we know for sure that Apple thinks Verizon's latest round of merciless attack ads on its device and US carrier are worth responding to, but these latest iPhone spots would certainly suggest it. A new campaign launching tonight focuses on the iPhone's ability to carry voice and data simultaneously on AT&T's network, and each of the two new TV spots ends with the line "Can your phone and your network do that?" From where we're sitting, it looks like between this new round and AT&T's Luke Wilson-manned comparison spots, both the phonemaker and carrier are fully stepping into the ring. Way to get their attention, guys. See the full clips after the break.

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Apple hits back at Verizon in new iPhone ads (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>adadvertisementadvertisingandroidapplebreaking newsBreakingNewsdroidgooglemotorolaverizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessMon, 23 Nov 2009 13:19:00 EST<![CDATA[Motorola i410 comes to Boost, catchy name doesn't]]>http://mobile.engadget.com/2009/11/23/motorola-i410-comes-to-boost-catchy-name-doesnt/http://mobile.engadget.com/2009/11/23/motorola-i410-comes-to-boost-catchy-name-doesnt/http://mobile.engadget.com/2009/11/23/motorola-i410-comes-to-boost-catchy-name-doesnt/#comments You know how you can tell Moto's new i410 for iDEN isn't really supposed to be hip, stylish, or ultra-functional? Neither Moto nor launch partner Boost bothered to give it a fresh, funky name, bucking the trend set by the Clutch and Debut. Of course, with an utterly basic black rectangular shell, tiny monochrome secondary display, and lack of even a VGA cam, it's clear that they're going for the bottom-most reaches of the market here -- which means that customers should be able to scoop it up for a song on any of Boost's prepaid plans, happily. It's not up on the carrier's site just yet, but it'll be available before the year's up -- and Motorola says that this officially "completes Boost Mobile's 2009 device roadmap," so we hope you weren't holding out for some mythical Android device in the next couple weeks.

Motorola i410 comes to Boost, catchy name doesn't originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>boostboost mobileBoostMobileclamshellflipi410idenmotomotorolaMon, 23 Nov 2009 12:39:00 EST<![CDATA[Telstra brings BlackBerry Bold 9700 into the fold]]>http://mobile.engadget.com/2009/11/23/telstra-brings-blackberry-bold-9700-into-the-fold/http://mobile.engadget.com/2009/11/23/telstra-brings-blackberry-bold-9700-into-the-fold/http://mobile.engadget.com/2009/11/23/telstra-brings-blackberry-bold-9700-into-the-fold/#comments Waterloo's latest weapon of choice is continuing its ruthless quest to eradicate the original Bold around the world this week with an official announcement of availability on Australia's Telstra, where it'll be hitting shops on Tuesday the 24th. The Bold 9700 that you're getting here is the same you'll find elsewhere -- 3.2 megapixel camera, BlackBerry OS 5.0, and a 480 x 360 display -- and will be made available to non-business customers at a whopping AUD $999 (about $917), though that financial blow is softened a good deal by Telstra's Mobile Repayment Option which spreads the outlay over two years. You'd better really be pining for that optical pad, eh?

Telstra brings BlackBerry Bold 9700 into the fold originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>9700australiablackberryboldbold 9700Bold9700next gNextGtelstraMon, 23 Nov 2009 10:41:00 EST<![CDATA[Google Maps Navigation hacked for extra-American use]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/23/google-maps-navigation-hacked-for-extra-american-use/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/23/google-maps-navigation-hacked-for-extra-american-use/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/23/google-maps-navigation-hacked-for-extra-american-use/#commentsGuess what, prospective Milestone owners, the Droid's one major advantage over its Euro cousin has just been coded out of existence by those proactive, un-American XDA Developers. The free Google Maps Navigation service, whose US announcement was so shocking as to decimate the stock prices of satnav purveyors Garmin and TomTom, has now been ported to work outside the land of the free as well. Not only that, but you can use the app on other Android devices, meaning your old G1 can get a breath of fresh air for absolutely free. That is if you don't count the time it takes you to learn how to insert all the code properly and the risk of bricking your device in the process. But we know our readers eat iron nails for breakfast and fashion elegantly optimized code before lunch, so we expect all of you to be using this by day's end, you hear?

Google Maps Navigation hacked for extra-American use originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Androiddiydroideuropegooglegoogle mapsgoogle maps navigationgoogle navigationGoogleMapsGoogleMapsNavigationGoogleNavigationgpshackhackedhackingmilestonemotomotorolamotorola droidmotorola milestoneMotorolaDroidMotorolaMilestonenavigationsatnavsoftwarexdaxda-developersMon, 23 Nov 2009 09:19:00 EST<![CDATA[Verizon announces Samsung Omnia II: December 2 for $200]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/23/verizon-announces-samsung-omnia-ii-december-2-for-200/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/23/verizon-announces-samsung-omnia-ii-december-2-for-200/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/23/verizon-announces-samsung-omnia-ii-december-2-for-200/#comments As expected, Verizon has chosen December 2 as the Samsung Omnia II's date with destiny, bringing an interesting full-touch WinMo alternative to the HTC Imagio that launched back in October alongside Windows Mobile 6.5. Speaking of 6.5, there were some early concerns that Verizon's version of the Omnia II would launch on stale 6.1 code, but fear not -- it's now confirmed that you'll be looking at Microsoft's latest and greatest stuff when you gaze upon that 3.7-inch AMOLED WVGA display. It's also got a 5 megapixel camera with autofocus and flash, WiFi, and 8GB of internal storage along with microSD expansion -- good news for anyone who plans on making much use of that cam, especially in video mode. Verizon's site and retail locations both take delivery of the device on the same 12/2 date, pushing it for $199.99 after a $100 mail-in rebate. Considering the pricing, we've gotta ask: Droid or Omnia II?

Verizon announces Samsung Omnia II: December 2 for $200 originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>breaking newsBreakingNewsomnia iiOmniaIisamsungverizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessvzwwindows mobilewindows mobile 6.5WindowsMobileWindowsMobile6.5winmo 6.5Winmo6.5wm6.5Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Sergey Brin: Android and Chrome OS 'will likely converge over time']]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/23/sergey-brin-android-and-chrome-os-will-likely-converge-over-ti/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/23/sergey-brin-android-and-chrome-os-will-likely-converge-over-ti/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/23/sergey-brin-android-and-chrome-os-will-likely-converge-over-ti/#comments When it comes to nerd obsessions, the only thing that can trump a fictional tablet developed by battling left-coast legends is the promise of a revolutionary OS from Google that relies upon nothing but a browser and the dreams of a young Larry Ellison. Don't even start with your Korean product waifs as we're trying to keep the discussion in the realm of possibilities. Now, with the weekend over, you've probably experienced the same sense of ennui we've all felt at having downloaded and tested a copy of Chrome OS. To be fair, that meh-ness is kind of what you'd expect from a browser-based OS that's meant to get out of your way. Still, it's hard not to wonder where Android and its growing application base fits into Google's long-term OS strategy especially after seeing several ARM-based smartbook prototypes running Google's smartphone OS. Fortunately, Google co-founder Sergey Brin shed some light on this topic in a candid statement following the Chrome OS event. According to CNET, Brin said that Android and the Chrome OS "will likely converge over time," noting the common Webkit and Linux foundation of both operating systems. It's unclear when this might occur however. In fact, listening to Google CEO Eric Schmidt attempt to explain the difference between Google's operating systems in a recent CNET interview leaves us wondering if Google has a clear idea of its target markets as smartphone and laptop functionality continues to converge across devices. Schmidt concedes that it's too early to tell how the OSes will be used and prefers not to "prejudge the success" of each. "The future will unfold as it does," he says, and the open-source community will determine the natural fit. Check the interview after the break -- the Android vs. Chrome OS waffling begins at the 16:30 remaining mark of the 19 minute and 11 second interview.

[Original image courtesy of Rich Dellinger]

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Jailbroken iPhones exposed to second worm, this time malicious originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

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Spotify gets Symbian app, Nokia owners rejoice originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appapplicationmobile musicMobileMusicmusicmusic appMusicAppnokiaspotifyMon, 23 Nov 2009 05:34:00 EST<![CDATA[iPhone slated for South Korean debut on November 28]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/23/iphone-slated-for-south-korean-debut-on-november-28/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/23/iphone-slated-for-south-korean-debut-on-november-28/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/23/iphone-slated-for-south-korean-debut-on-november-28/#commentsLook, South Korea, we know it's been about four decades since a handset without an integrated DMB tuner or two launched in your neck of the woods -- and no, there isn't an app for that -- but just how badly do you want in on this Apple mojo? Following government clearance a couple months back, South Korean operator KT says that it's now ready to offer the iPhone to customers next Saturday, November 28 for prices ranging from 396,000 won ($343) on a 45,000 won plan ($39) for a 32GB 3GS all the way down to absolutely free for an 8GB 3G on a 95,000 won plan ($82). Given that KT and its competitors typically rival Japanese carriers for sheer technological insanity, it'll be interesting to see how the average Korean consumer responds to the late launch.

iPhone slated for South Korean debut on November 28 originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3gsappleiphoneiphone 3giphone 3gsIphone3gIphone3gskoreaktsouth koreaSouthKoreaMon, 23 Nov 2009 05:21:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony Ericsson Kurara previewed way ahead of release]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/23/sony-ericsson-kurara-previewed-way-ahead-of-release/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/23/sony-ericsson-kurara-previewed-way-ahead-of-release/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/23/sony-ericsson-kurara-previewed-way-ahead-of-release/#comments We were promised a preview of Sony Ericsson's Symbian-sporting Satio sibling, and indeed here we are, looking at the machine-translated Kurara analysis courtesy of Eldar from Mobile Review. He pulls no punches in his introduction by noting that the new handset will offer little in terms of specs to trump the Samsung i8910 HD, and sketching out the tough market it'll have to compete in once the Nokia X6 comes out and starts grabbing market and mindshare alike. As to the phone itself, he describes the 8.1 megapixel camera as an "inexpensive" unit and lets the sample photos and 720p sample video shot with it speak for themselves. Battery life was found to be "lacking," though we congratulate SE on electing to use a 3.5mm headphone jack and MicroSD memory expansion over its own proprietary formats. Overall, the Kurara was "pleasant to use," but lacked the necessary wow factor and its fate, says Eldar, will depend on just how keenly Sony Ericsson wants to price it.

Sony Ericsson Kurara previewed way ahead of release originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>armcellphonecortexcortex a8CortexA8eldarericssonkurarapowervrpreviews60smartphonesonysony ericssonsony ericsson kuraraSonyEricssonSonyEricssonKurarasymbiansymbian s60SymbianS60touchscreenMon, 23 Nov 2009 04:51:00 EST<![CDATA[webOS 1.3.1 trickles out to European Pres]]>http://mobile.engadget.com/2009/11/23/webos-1-3-1-coming-to-european-pres-soon/http://mobile.engadget.com/2009/11/23/webos-1-3-1-coming-to-european-pres-soon/http://mobile.engadget.com/2009/11/23/webos-1-3-1-coming-to-european-pres-soon/#commentsA Europe with a Yahoo-free webOS isn't a Europe we'd ever want to live in -- it's just not right -- and happily we won't have to, because that shiny new version 1.3.1 that dropped in concert with the Pixi launch a few days ago is on the way to the Old World. Palm's official blog reports that customers on the Pre's official carriers in Ireland, Germany, Spain, and the UK can expect 1.3.1 "soon," and thanks to the magic of over-the-air firmware delivery, users should have little more to do than sit on their rears and wait for the goodness to come to them on a wireless silver platter. In fact, we've heard from one German tipster that the update is already available. Let us know how it treats you, won't you?

webOS 1.3.1 trickles out to European Pres originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1.3.1germanyirelandmovistaro2palmprespaintelefonicaukupdateupgradeweboswebos 1.3.1Webos1.3.1Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:17:00 EST<![CDATA[China Telecom to launch Palm and BlackBerry handsets this year?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/23/china-telecom-to-launch-palm-and-blackberry-handsets-this-year/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/23/china-telecom-to-launch-palm-and-blackberry-handsets-this-year/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/23/china-telecom-to-launch-palm-and-blackberry-handsets-this-year/#comments Although we like to think of the US and European markets as the center of the cellphone universe, there are big (Big!) sales to be had elsewhere behind the unstoppable force of globalization. And when it comes to absolute numbers, markets just don't get any bigger than China with its estimated 700 million subscribers. Rumors of BlackBerry and Palm twist-ups with Chinese carriers are nothing new. In fact, RIM has already been a player in the Chinese market for years. Today, however, we've got a rumored timeline for bringing their handsets to China Telecom: end of 2009 or early 2010, according to a Reuters source. The move would give Telecom its first trendy western mobiles in hopes of improving its third place position behind Unicom and market dominating China Mobile in a battle for the hearts and minds and treasure of China's burgeoning population. And while RIM would certainly be pleased by the additional revenue source, Palm, with its modest marketshare by comparison, would be downright ecstatic at the prospect of tapping into China with its new smartphones.

China Telecom to launch Palm and BlackBerry handsets this year? originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:03:00 EST<![CDATA[Dell Mini 3i OPhone detailed ahead of this week's China Mobile launch]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/23/dell-mini-3i-ophone-detailed-ahead-of-this-weeks-china-mobile-l/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/23/dell-mini-3i-ophone-detailed-ahead-of-this-weeks-china-mobile-l/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/23/dell-mini-3i-ophone-detailed-ahead-of-this-weeks-china-mobile-l/#comments After so much speculation and rumor, it's hard to believe that Dell's first modern cellphone is ready to launch. And while we've already seen the official press release announcing the Mini 3 for Brazil and China, today we get a followup release with a bit more detail. As expected, the Chinese Mini 3i variant is quadband GSM/EDGE only (no 3G) and packs a 3.5-inch nHD, 640x360 touchscreen display just like that found on Nokia's N97. The 58.35 x 122 x 11.7-mm OPhone will ship in "Red Passion" and "Oiled Bronze" colors packing Bluetooth, a 3 megapixel auto-focus camera with flash and video capture mode, microSD slot, and GPS with pre-loaded maps. And in case you're wondering why China first, that's easy: Dell's going after China Mobile's 500 million subscriber base when its first handset hits authorized stores later this week.

Dell Mini 3i OPhone detailed ahead of this week's China Mobile launch originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 23 Nov 2009 02:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>33i3ixandroidcandybarchinachina mobileChinaMobiledelllaunchminimini 3mini 3iMini3Mini3inhdophoneslateMon, 23 Nov 2009 02:00:00 EST<![CDATA[The end of exclusivity leading to big iPhone sales in Europe]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/23/the-end-of-exclusivity-leading-to-big-iphone-sales-in-europe/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/23/the-end-of-exclusivity-leading-to-big-iphone-sales-in-europe/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/23/the-end-of-exclusivity-leading-to-big-iphone-sales-in-europe/#commentsGo figure, right? You get a relatively hot phone out onto more carriers, and just like that, sales increase. It ain't rocket science, buster. As AT&T grins happily while enjoying a death grip on Apple's cash cow here in the States, things are a lot more wide open for consumers across the pond. In both France and the UK, the iPhone has been given the all-clear to be sold on multiple carriers, and according to research from Bernstein, the "widening of the distribution has boosted Apple's value market share to 32 percent in the latest quarter from 21 percent just three months earlier." The notes also mention that Apple's increase is coming at the expense of RIM, with over 600,000 iPhone handsets being sold during Q3 2009 in France alone. The point to all this madness? Oh, not much -- just to tell Sir Jobs that he can count on quite a bit more dough should he decide to sell this elusive "iPhone" device on Verizon in the US of A.

The end of exclusivity leading to big iPhone sales in Europe originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Amidio's Touch DJ app stuffs a turntable into your iPhone (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Amidioapp storeappleAppStoredjmixingmp3musicsoftwaretouch djTouchDjturntablevideoSun, 22 Nov 2009 16:06:00 EST<![CDATA[The Engadget Show tapes today with HTC's Drew Bamford and Chris Grant of Joystiq (and giveaways!)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/22/the-engadget-show-tapes-today-with-htcs-drew-bamford-and-chris/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/22/the-engadget-show-tapes-today-with-htcs-drew-bamford-and-chris/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/22/the-engadget-show-tapes-today-with-htcs-drew-bamford-and-chris/#comments The Engadget Show is happening again, humans! Today, November 22nd, we'll be bringing that live magic back to the stage as we sit down with Drew Bamford (you can read a bit about him here), director of HTC's Innovation Center (the place where things like the Sense UI are born).

We'll also be joined by Joystiq's Editor-in-chief Chris Grant for a special roundtable discussion focused on gaming, and we'll be demoing a bunch of new holiday titles as well as Spawn Labs' gaming placeshifter!

As a bonus, we've got giveaways for everyone in the audience, plus one of the lucky attendees will walk away with that Modern Warfare 2 Xbox 360 bundle we just got our hands on -- and HTC will be giving away a Droid Eris Sprint Hero as well!

The show takes place at the Tishman Auditorium at Parsons The New School for Design. As you may already know, we film live in front of an audience once a month -- but if you can't make it, don't worry. We're bringing the video back home to Engadget (and as a free download here, in the iTunes Store, or the Zune Marketplace) for your viewing pleasure.

The beautiful venue (which you can see in a photo after the break) is located at 66 W. 12th Street between 5th and 6th Aves. Seating is limited and tickets will be handed out on a first-come, first-served basis -- which means if you want to join us in the audience for the show, you'll have to arrive early and be prepared for a little wait.

Here are the facts you need to know about the show:
  • The show is graciously sponsored by Nokia, and hosted by Parsons The New School for Design
  • The total show length will be around an hour
  • The amazing Glomag will be performing live along with visualist Dan Winckler!
Here is what you need to know if you want to be part of the audience:
  • There is no admission fee -- tickets are completely free
  • The event is all ages
  • The venue seats just over 450 people
  • Parsons students are welcomed, and we encourage them to come!
  • Tickets will be available for pickup at the Tishman Auditorium at 2PM on the 22nd, and we're strongly encouraging people to get their tickets and not stand in line -- if you have a ticket, you'll have a seat!
  • You'll need to hold onto your ticket stub to be eligible for the giveaways
  • You cannot pick up tickets for other people -- if you want your friend to get a ticket, bring your friend!
  • The show begins at 5PM, and doors will open at 4:30PM
If you're a member of the media who wishes to attend, please contact us at: engadgetshowmedia [at] engadget.com, and we'll try to accommodate you. All other non-media questions can be sent to: engadgetshow [at] engadget.com.

Update: HTC actually surprised us with a brand new Sprint Hero instead of a Droid Eris to give away.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>engadget showEngadgetShowfeaturesthe engadget showTheEngadgetShowSun, 22 Nov 2009 11:58:00 EST<![CDATA[BlackBerry Bold 9700 now on sale to all at AT&T: $200 on contract]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/22/blackberry-bold-9700-now-on-sale-to-all-at-atandt-200-on-contrac/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/22/blackberry-bold-9700-now-on-sale-to-all-at-atandt-200-on-contrac/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/22/blackberry-bold-9700-now-on-sale-to-all-at-atandt-200-on-contrac/#comments T-Mobile (along with a number of overseas carriers) have had RIM's BlackBerry Bold 9700 for some time now, and while we knew that the handset was shipping to those who AT&T considers "special" and "irreplaceable," the rest of the collective masses have simply had to sit on the sidelines and wait. Thankfully, that whole bout with patience is over, as the Bold 9700 is now available to order directly from the operator's website for $199.99 after a $100 mail-in rebate and your John Henry on a 2-year agreement. So, anyone forcing Santa to come early this year, or what?

[Thanks, Ry]

BlackBerry Bold 9700 now on sale to all at AT&T: $200 on contract originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 22 Nov 2009 05:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Wishing you could get a Motorola Droid and stand out from all your Android-toting friends at the same time? Then you might just want to consider bidding on this "limited edition" Droid prototype that just turned up on eBay, which has a reasonably good chance of being an actual Droid, and a slight chance of being an actual prototype. If the seller is to be believed, however, this particular Droid is one of only five produced, and is different from the standard issue Droid in a few respects -- including a chrome bezel instead of a black one, silver buttons instead of gold, and some "enhanced LED lighting" on the front buttons. It also apparently works just fine, and is ready to be activated. Willing to take the chance? Bidding starts at $485.

[Thanks, Kaptix]

Purported Motorola Droid prototype turns up on eBay originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>auctiondroidebaymotomotorolamotorola droidMotorolaDroidprototypeSat, 21 Nov 2009 20:47:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 heading to AT&T?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/21/sony-ericsson-xperia-x10-heading-to-atandt/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/21/sony-ericsson-xperia-x10-heading-to-atandt/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/21/sony-ericsson-xperia-x10-heading-to-atandt/#comments
Man, the loot you can uncover when you go snooping around spec pages. That most ambitious of Sony Ericsson projects, the XPERIA X10, is still a long way from being released, but already we can narrow down the list of potential US carriers to just one: AT&T. The guys over at Phandroid were the first to spot the newly added UMTS frequency specs for the phone, and the available 800/850/1900/2100 bands fit only AT&T's 3G network. That's gonna be a bitter pill to swallow if you were looking for something like (or better than) an iPhone, but were put off by the wireless provider. Then again, with pre-order prices for unlocked X10s showing up at $999 in some places, maybe you can just look at our lukewarm hands-on and convince yourself this phone ain't worth it anyway. Go on, you know denial makes sense.

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Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 heading to AT&T? originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>backuperrorhow-topalm prepalm profilePalmPrePalmProfileprerestoreSat, 21 Nov 2009 15:44:00 EST<![CDATA[BlackBerry Curve 8530 now putting Verizon through the rounds]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/21/blackberry-curve-8530-now-putting-verizon-through-the-rounds/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/21/blackberry-curve-8530-now-putting-verizon-through-the-rounds/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/21/blackberry-curve-8530-now-putting-verizon-through-the-rounds/#comments Right on schedule, the latest BlackBerry to grace the Verizon's CDMA spectrum, the Curve 8530, is now on sale. A 2.5-inch display, OS 5.0, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and yes, WiFi -- take that, Tour. Price is $199.99 on two-year contract, with an added $100 discount if you buy it online. Let's be honest, what else were you gonna spend that money on tonight, hm?

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>8530black berryBlackBerryblackberry curveBlackberryCurvecurvecurve 8530Curve8530on saleOnSaleresearch in motionResearchInMotionrimverizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessvzwSat, 21 Nov 2009 10:12:00 EST<![CDATA[FCC Fridays]]>http://mobile.engadget.com/2009/11/20/fcc-fridays/http://mobile.engadget.com/2009/11/20/fcc-fridays/http://mobile.engadget.com/2009/11/20/fcc-fridays/#comments 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 R220
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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>fccfcc fridayfcc fridaysFccFridayFccFridaysfridayFri, 20 Nov 2009 23:59:00 EST<![CDATA[Dynamic Controls unveils integrated iPhone app for wheelchair controls]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/20/dynamic-controls-unveils-integrated-iphone-app-for-wheelchair-co/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/20/dynamic-controls-unveils-integrated-iphone-app-for-wheelchair-co/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/20/dynamic-controls-unveils-integrated-iphone-app-for-wheelchair-co/#comments
Dynamic Controls has just taken the wraps off of its new iPhone application which should be of great interest to those who use a wheelchair on a daily basis. The application -- which connects with the wheelchair via Bluetooth and has a built-in charger for the iPhone or iPod touch -- enables diagnostics to check for any problems with the chair. It also allows users to get real-time information, speed information, and compass data.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appapplicationiphoneiphone applicationIphoneApplicationipodipod touchIpodTouchtouchwheelchairwheelchairsFri, 20 Nov 2009 20:21:00 EST<![CDATA[T-Mobile USA putting out feelers for network partnerships?]]>http://mobile.engadget.com/2009/11/20/t-mobile-usa-putting-out-feelers-for-network-partnerships/http://mobile.engadget.com/2009/11/20/t-mobile-usa-putting-out-feelers-for-network-partnerships/http://mobile.engadget.com/2009/11/20/t-mobile-usa-putting-out-feelers-for-network-partnerships/#comments Deutsche Telekom has made little secret this year of the fact that its American wireless unit is on thin ice; whether that's a result of poor coverage, a failure to keep pace technologically, weak spectrum allocation, or a combination thereof is a source of endless debate, but none of it is stopping T-Mobile USA from pushing forward aggressively with a nationwide 21Mbps HSPA+ rollout in 2010. Of course, network buildouts of that magnitude don't come cheap, and hungry investors are still marching on DT's doorstep asking when they might be able to expect black ink. A couple loose-lipped tipsters to German paper Handelsblatt have said that the next step could very well involve a major partnership with another carrier -- as opposed to an outright acquisition like we've heard before -- possibly with Clearwire, MetroPCS, or AT&T. T-Mobile USA has been famously tight-lipped so far on its 4G plans, instead concentrating on building out a solid 3.75G one, which means that its long-term plans are wide open -- partnering with Clearwire would likely mean aligning itself with WiMAX, while both MetroPCS and AT&T have already committed to LTE. Another possibility apparently being thrown around involves bringing in a financial partner (a sugar daddy, if you will) to shore up the carrier's bottom line, but either way, we suspect this'll all end up deciding the carrier's post-21Mbps strategy.

T-Mobile USA putting out feelers for network partnerships? originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>attclearwiredeutsche telekomDeutscheTelekommetropcspartnershiprumort-mobilet-mobile usaT-mobileUsaFri, 20 Nov 2009 19:41:00 EST<![CDATA[Samsung unleashes two Diva-branded phones, divas everywhere faint]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/20/samsung-unleashes-two-diva-branded-phones-divas-everywhere-fain/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/20/samsung-unleashes-two-diva-branded-phones-divas-everywhere-fain/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/20/samsung-unleashes-two-diva-branded-phones-divas-everywhere-fain/#comments Samsung's been showing off two new handsets of late. The S5150 Olivia is a clamshell affair with a mirrored body, an external LED, and we know that it will boast a 3 megapixel camera and a 2.2-inch QVGA display. The other - the S7070 - is an iPhone-esque job, with a crazy diamond-shaped button at the bottom, and a quilted-style back cover, with a 3-inch WQVGA display with resistive touchscreen, Bluetooth, and microSD slot. Samsung hasn't formally announced these ladies yet, but they are expected in the first quarter of 2010. One more photo after the break.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>divaolivias5150s5150 oliviaS5150Olivias7070samsungsamsung divaSamsungDivaFri, 20 Nov 2009 17:49:00 EST<![CDATA[Engadget's Holiday Gift Guide: Cellphones]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/20/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-cellphones/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/20/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-cellphones/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/20/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-cellphones/#commentsWelcome to the Engadget Holiday Gift Guide! The team here is well aware of the heartbreaking difficulties of the seasonal shopping experience, and we want to help you sort through the trash and come up with the treasures this year. Below is today's bevy of hand curated picks, and you can head back to the Gift Guide hub to see the rest of the product guides as they're added throughout the holiday season.

True smartphones like the Palm Pre, Motorola Droid, and iPhone are all chewing up a majority of wireless mindshare these days, which makes it particularly easy to forget that there's this huge, vibrant catalog of cool non-smartphone handsets sitting right below them in your favorite carrier's lineup. They can play music, games, sometimes last for days on a charge (try that with a G1 -- we dare you), and often take up just a fraction of the space in your pocket that a more powerful handset would. They're not for everyone, but odds are you know a couple folks who fit the featurephone mold, and... well, it is the season of giving, isn't it? Follow the break for a few of our recommendations.

Note: Looking to give a few smartphones away to friends and family? This particular guide's all about regular cellphones -- but don't worry, we'll be posting our smartphone guide in the not-too-distant future!

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Engadget's Holiday Gift Guide: Cellphones originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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