Heads up, card swipers, because Square has just issued an update to its iOS credit card app. Version 2.1 brings enhanced transaction speeds and a streamlined tipping interface to iPhone and iPad users, along with added support for $0.00 price points. Plus, any purchases below $25 will no longer require a signature, meaning you can safely buy that latte while keeping human interaction to a bare minimum. If you’re interested in making the jump, hit up the source link below. [Thanks, Chris] Square app update lets iOS users buy cookies on credit, sans signature originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 23 Aug 2011 12:34:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Could the above shot be the first 4G LTE smartphone for AT&T? BGR thinks it just might be. The site nabbed a shot of what purports to be the Samsung Impulse 4G, which may grab that distinction on its release. That’s about all we’re getting in the way of details on this Droid Charge-esque device at the moment. Hopefully the screen of truth will be pulled back even further in the near future. Samsung Impulse 4G to lead AT&T’s 4G LTE charge? originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 23 Aug 2011 11:48:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …N-Control’s Avenger for PS3 begins pre-sale, officially debuts November 8th
August 23, 2011 No Comment
Been just a teensy bit jealous of your 360-owning, Avenger -toting friends? Well, Playstation owner, that resentment ends now — sort of. Having promised a DualShock 3 version by the end of 2011, N-Control’s gone and soft launched its controller appendage with a limited production run before it officially goes on-sale. Apparently only 5,000 of the $48.99 extras will available early, which means you’ll have to act quick to get one. Those of you missing the pre-sale will have to wait until November 8th, when it’ll hit retailers alongside the release of Modern Warfare 3. In the interim, hit up our review of its Redmond-friendly relative to see the gaming greatness that awaits you. Continue reading N-Control’s Avenger for PS3 begins pre-sale, officially debuts November 8th N-Control’s Avenger for PS3 begins pre-sale, officially debuts November 8th originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 23 Aug 2011 10:18:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Oh my is this interesting. Monster Cable’s VP of marketing Kevin Lee (a key figure involved with its Beats by Dre headphone line) has co-founded a new headphone company dubbed Soundtrack Of Life Republic, and we were able to get a very brief hands-on with some handmade prototypes. It’s no secret that we’re not fans of Monster around these parts, but being that SOL Republic isn’t directly tied to it — and because the headphones bring with them some interesting features without being crazy expensive — we’ve decided to give them a quick whirl. It’s all detailed just past the break. Gallery: SOL Republic Amps & Tracks headphones hands-on Continue reading SOL Republic intros Amps and Tracks headphone lines, we go hands-on SOL Republic intros Amps and Tracks headphone lines, we go hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 23 Aug 2011 09:03:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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It’s been a while coming, but Lenovo’s ThinkPad tablet has finally made its way to market. As expected , the line of Honeycomb slates is now available for order on the company’s product page, with the 16GB, WiFi-only model priced at $500 and 3G-enabled versions going for $570 (32GB) and $670 (64GB). The 10.1-inch, NVIDIA Tegra 2-powered tablets are expected to begin shipping on August 29th, but you can order one now, at the source link below. [Thanks to everyone who sent this in] Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet now available for order, priced at $500 and up originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 23 Aug 2011 08:06:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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As the world waits for Apple to release the iPhone 5, Reuters is reporting that Cupertino may be refreshing the iPhone 4 , as well. According to two anonymous sources “with knowledge of the matter,” an unnamed Korean manufacturer has already begun producing parts for a cheaper, 8GB version of the smartphone, slated to launch within the next few weeks. As for that next-gen handset, the insiders went on to say that the iPhone 4S / iPhone 5 will will feature a more spacious touchscreen, better antenna and eight megapixel shooter, and that Apple is indeed aiming for a late September launch, after having already asked manufacturers Hon Hai and Pegatron to prep their facilities for the production of 45 million units, altogether. Details, as usual, are still scarce at this point, but we’ll let you know as soon as we get more information. Apple to release cheaper, 8GB iPhone 4 within weeks? originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 23 Aug 2011 05:59:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …ERPLY’s mobile credit card reader handles NFC payments on an iPad, obliterates the check-out line
August 23, 2011 No Comment
It may look like nothing more than a glorified chip clip, but that dongle at the bottom of this guy’s iPad is actually ERPLY’s new credit card reader — the latest addition to a growing field of NFC and mobile payment devices designed for small and large businesses. Once attached to an iPad’s charging port, the peripheral will send a user’s encrypted credit card information to ERPLY’s point-of-sale and inventory management software, allowing customers to purchase products on the store room floor and giving retailers the ability to monitor transactions and stock flows in real time. Available for $50 (with a transaction fee of 1.9 percent), the reader is also equipped to handle both NFC and traditional card payments and, after processing a purchase, will automatically send a receipt to consumers via text or e-mail. At the moment, it’s only available for the iPad, though iPhone users should be able to get their own version within the next three months. Swipe past the break for more information, in the the full press release. Continue reading ERPLY’s mobile credit card reader handles NFC payments on an iPad, obliterates the check-out line ERPLY’s mobile credit card reader handles NFC payments on an iPad, obliterates the check-out line originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 23 Aug 2011 03:15:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Canon announces PowerShot SX150 IS, ELPH 310 / 510 HS point-and-shoot cams
August 23, 2011 No Comment
It’s not every day that we see a new camera hit the market — it only feels like it is. And today it’s Canon’s turn in the spotlight. Beefing up its point-and-shoot lineup with a trio of PowerShots , the company just announced its SX150 IS, ELPH 310 HS, and ELPH 510 IS — that last one is billed as the thinnest camera to include a 12x optical zoom lens with 28mm wide-angle. All three models include a new IS system, Smart Auto with 32 shooting scenes, high-speed burst, and HD video capture. Photographers looking for manual control may want to focus on the $250 14.1 megapixel SX150, which includes aperture- and shutter-priority modes, a discrete-shooting mode, and a 3-inch LCD, but uses a CCD sensor. If you don’t mind sacrificing manual control in favor of a slimmer body design, the $260 ELPH 310 HS and $350 ELPH 510 IS both include 12.1 megapixel CMOS sensors with improved performance in low light, and 8x and 12x optical zoom lenses, respectively. Both ELPH models will ship in early October, while the SX150 is slated to hit stores in the beginning of September. Canon is also announcing a new flash — the $150 HF-DC2 — scheduled to ship just in time to capture bright holiday pics this December. Continue reading Canon announces PowerShot SX150 IS, ELPH 310 / 510 HS point-and-shoot cams Canon announces PowerShot SX150 IS, ELPH 310 / 510 HS point-and-shoot cams originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 23 Aug 2011 04:10:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Want to get your BBM on in style without spending a fortune on RIM’s latest trio ? Say hello to the new 11mm (0.43 inch) thin BlackBerry Curve, now official in 3 variants — the dual-mode GSM / CDMA 9370, the GSM / UMTS 9360 and the CDMA-only 9350. These long rumored handsets feature an 800MHz CPU, 512MB RAM, a tiny 2.44-inch HVGA+ (480
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