WebOS developers may not have had much good news in the past few days (apart from a slew of new TouchPad owners looking for apps), but they are at least getting some attention. That includes a message from Microsoft’s Senior Director of Windows Phone 7 Development, Brandon Watson, who offered free phones to published webOS developers on Friday, plus all the necessary tools and training to get them started with Windows Phone. Judging from his tweets since, the response has been fairly overwhelming — Watson says he’s received close to 600 emails from webOS devs as of Sunday evening. Microsoft woos webOS developers with free phones, training originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 22 Aug 2011 08:03:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Sony Ericsson unveils Live with Walkman handset for music-loving Android users
August 22, 2011 No Comment
Four months after unveiling the relatively bare bones W8, Sony Ericsson has now taken the wraps off yet another Walkman phone, known as the Live with Walkman. Powered by a 1GHz processor, this Android handset features a 3.2 inch, capacitive touchscreen (with somewhat disappointing HVGA resolution), a five megapixel AF shooter with 8x digital zoom, and a front-facing VGA camera capable of capturing HD video in 720p. The petite, Gingerbread-equipped device also packs a lackluster 320MB of RAM, provides up to 32GB of microSD storage, and offers either tri-band 3G support (HSPA+) at 850, 1900 and 2100MHZ, or dual-band 3G at 900 and 2100MHz, depending on the model. And, as you’d expect, Sony Ericsson has placed a special emphasis on the music phone’s media capabilities, beefing it up with enhanced audio and Qriocity integration. The specs may not sound earth shattering, but we’ll wait until we get pricing information before casting judgment. The Live with Walkman is slated to hit “selected markets” by Q4 of this year, but you can find more information in the full PR, after the break. Continue reading Sony Ericsson unveils Live with Walkman handset for music-loving Android users Sony Ericsson unveils Live with Walkman handset for music-loving Android users originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 22 Aug 2011 05:21:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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It may not have live TV streaming yet, but Comcast has been at the forefront of expanding the cable TV experience to phones and tablets with its Xfinity app and pushed further recently, updating the iOS version and releasing an edition for Blackberry phones. On Blackberry it brings the usual set of features, including Comcast.net email access, remote DVR scheduling and trailers for VOD selections. On iOS, v1.60 adds a “previously played” button that can return the TV to previously watched channels, or start playing VOD content on the mobile devices right where you last left off. Check the official blog for more details or just download from iTunes or Blackberry App World. Comcast’s Xfinity app debuts on Blackberry, updated on iOS originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 22 Aug 2011 06:30:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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It’s been a long, long while since Nikon’s full-frame stable saw a refresh, but the company’s been keeping it clicking down at the low and mid-range. Take the D5100 , for example — for $900, it offers up a fairly stout set of specifications, but as with everything else, we’re certain those that bought in have a thing or two to say after a summer’s worth of shooting. So, let’s have it! Are you satisfied with the quality of the 1080p movie mode? How’s that low-light performance? Is the construction solid enough for your clumsy hands? Are you feeling the burn with no built-in AF motor? Go on and nitpick in comments below — mama always said her kids deserved to be heard. How would you change Nikon’s D5100? originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 21 Aug 2011 22:45:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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If you’ve been waiting to catch a whiff of some Cedar Trail freshness, looks like you’re just gonna hold your breath a little bit longer. DigiTimes is reporting that the next-gen Atom chip has been pushed back from its anticipated September launch to November. Apparently Chipzilla is having issues with the graphics drivers and has been unable to pass Windows 7 certification. The new low-power CPUs should still be ready in time for the holiday season though, and will likely find their way into plenty of netbooks that almost nobody will buy. Cedar Trail may be delayed, new Atoms gone ’til November originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 22 Aug 2011 03:42:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Apparently, the iOS hacking community is not working for the weekend, judging by the two days it took to crack Apple’s latest beta wide open. Available as of this morning, the Sn0wbreeze 2.8 Beta 6 unlock tool can now give those of you with developer credentials jailbreak access to iOS 5 beta 6 . From the looks of this release, the hack works on most iOS devices with the sole exception of the iPad 2. Already itching to get that custom firmware on your Ive-designed iSlabs? Then hit the source link below, and let us know how things turn out. iOS 5 beta 6 gets a Sn0wbreeze jailbreak, iPad 2 still stuck behind bars originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 21 Aug 2011 23:57:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Sure, we’re still waiting for that Microsoft-Skype deal to close, but it looks like Redmond’s about to get more than it initially bargained for. Skype announced today that it has reached an agreement to snatch up Groupme , the mobile group messaging service that made a splash at Google I/O. Outfit head honcho Tony Bates told TechCrunch that Skype needs to invade the mobile space if it hopes to reach its goal of scoring one billion users, and cites Groupme’s “sticky group messaging experience” as the ideal mobile addition to the Skype family. But don’t take our word for it, hit the break and dig the PR for yourself. Continue reading Skype adds Groupme to social portfolio, sets sights on mobile market Skype adds Groupme to social portfolio, sets sights on mobile market originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 22 Aug 2011 01:58:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …AMD refreshes E and C-Series Fusion APUs, adds DDR-1333 support, better battery life
August 21, 2011 No Comment
Looks like AMD is finally ready to spill the (official) beans on that 1.65GHz E-450 Fusion APU we heard about at Computex , today announcing refreshed chips for its Fusion E and C-series APUs. The updated ” Zacate ” and ” Ontario ” APUs sport DDR-1333 and HDMI 1.4a support, snaring bragging rights to faster memory and 3D output for 3D-enabled televisions. The new chips also promise an increased resting battery life — up to 10.5 hours for the E-Series, and a staggering 12 hours on the C-Series. Although it didn’t name any specific manufacturers, AMD says that machines rocking the new APUs are available starting today. Hit the break for the full PR. Continue reading AMD refreshes E and C-Series Fusion APUs, adds DDR-1333 support, better battery life AMD refreshes E and C-Series Fusion APUs, adds DDR-1333 support, better battery life originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 22 Aug 2011 00:01:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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The LG Optimus Sol (aka the E730) received the full hands-on treatment a few days ago, and it didn’t take long for the mystery device to be officially recognized by LG. Named after the Spanish word for “sun,” the phone gained the title for a distinct reason: it’s using a 3.8-inch WVGA “Ultra AMOLED” display, which is supposed to make the screen easier to read in direct sunlight and also offers less image quality degradation. It’s powered by a 1GHz CPU, runs on Gingerbread, features a 5MP camera, and measures out at a thickness of 9.8mm. LG also uses the Sol to introduce a new power management technique it’s referring to as “Dark UI” — by utilizing less white light as the phone is idle, the company hopes to extend battery life by 20 to 30 percent. If you’re interested in picking up what LG is putting down here, you’ll be able to do so in parts of Europe around mid-September, followed by a release to Central and South America afterward. It’ll also be available in black, titan and white color options. Want to know more? Take a look at the full press release after the break. Continue reading LG sheds light on the Optimus Sol, available mid-September in Europe LG sheds light on the Optimus Sol, available mid-September in Europe originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 22 Aug 2011 00:10:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Having previously caught a glimpse of Sony’s upcoming NEX-7 , it was only a matter of time before we saw the whole enchilada. Purported to carry the same 24.3 megapixel Exmor sensor rumored to be in the A77 , the compact camera will also allegedly feature an OLED viewfinder and a 3-inch TruBlack LCD. Ostensibly, the 1080p / 24fps shooter also wields a magnesium alloy body, integrated flash and a new auto locking hot shoe. We have a feeling it won’t be too long before this puppy becomes official, but until then feel free to leer at more specs and pics at the source link below. Sony’s NEX-7 exposed (again), spec list in tow originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 20 Aug 2011 23:59:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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