Earlier this year, Verizon CEO Dan Mead all but confirmed that an LTE Apple device would be making its way to Verizon. Eventually. And no 2011 Apple rumor spattering would be complete without at least a casual mention of the high-speed 4G network. Now, BGR claims to have received an internal iOS test build from a major carrier, revealing a property list file for LTE. This of course doesn’t guarantee that Apple will be shipping an LTE iPhone flavor later this year, but that it at least remains a possibility. Still, an October iPhone launch would fall nicely in line with recent confirmation that AT&T will be releasing an LTE smartphone in ” late 2011 ,” and 4G compatibility could definitely explain Cupertino’s holdup in announcing the iPhone 4′s successor. So, will you be flying through the wireless web at lightning-fast speed later this year? Hopefully we need not wait much longer to find out. Carriers testing LTE-enabled 4G iPhone? originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 15 Aug 2011 13:43:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Who wants cake? This guy does. Or so says 29 years of photographic evidence. Baked goods loom large in my pictorial history, as does the use and abuse of Dep Gel and even, dare I say it, an affinity for socks and sandals. As much as technology’s played a part in my existence, however, my photo album is all but devoid of references to my geekier undertakings. Believe me, there were nights spent playing D&D — although my relationship with RPGs was short lived — and days lost in the wormholes of the web, but, truth be told, I’ve never really considered myself a geek. Continue reading Growing Up Geek: Christopher Trout Growing Up Geek: Christopher Trout originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 15 Aug 2011 14:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Verizon wants you to upgrade to a smartphone, offering $100 gift card in exchange?
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How much is Verizon willing to pay you to switch from a basic phone to a smartphone? A cool $100, according to rumors. The provider is reportedly gearing up to launch a new offer aimed at encouraging more customers to get with the times, as part of its trade-in program . Under the incentive, basic phone users eligible for a two-year upgrade (or those who qualify for an early upgrade) would be able to re-sign a two-year contract, tack on a data plan and purchase a new smartphone at a reduced price. Once that’s done, they’ll receive a PIN code for Verizon’s trade-in site, where they’ll find instructions on how to send in their old phones to receive a $100 gift card. A tipster told Phone Arena that the offer will run from August 18th to September 30th, though it remains unclear whether it will be regional or nationwide. For more details, check out the source link, below. Verizon wants you to upgrade to a smartphone, offering $100 gift card in exchange? originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 15 Aug 2011 10:26:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …BlackBerry Curve Touch 9380 gets the silent video treatment, confirms NFC rumors (video)
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Looking like the runt of RIM’s newest BlackBerry litter , the Curve Touch 9380 has recently surfaced on a German site starring in its own silent movie. The video, taken by MacBerry.de , shows off the mini-BB handset — n
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All right, TabCo. We admit it. You’ve grabbed our attention with all of this swirling tablet mystery over the past few months. And yes, we’ll be watching today at noon when you make the big reveal. But you couldn’t wait for then, could you? The company offered up a German language tweet earlier today that seemed to shed some light on the mystery of who exactly is behind the soon to be announced tablet, teasing, “Introducing the Grid 10.” Sound familiar? That’s the name affixed to the Fusion Garage tablet we recently saw pass through the FCC — you know, the JooJoo 2? Of course, the company has distanced itself from that product name for obvious reasons . It remains to be seen, of course, whether TabCo has abandoned all mention of the Fusion Garage name as well, like so many CrunchPad prototypes. [Thanks, Adriano] Is TabCo releasing the JooJoo 2? originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 15 Aug 2011 10:48:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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You can pack all the gyroscopes, accelerometers and other motion-detecting sensors you want in your desktop — it’s still not going to be any good at playing Eliminate: Gun Range . That’s the motivation behind developer Arik Poznanski’s latest release. He has created a driver enabling his Windows Phone 7 to transmit its accelerometer data back to his Windows 7 desktop in real time. Currently the driver’s not good for much beyond a tech demo, but given the different ways people have hacked their Wiimotes , it won’t be long before homebrewed killer apps start appearing — perhaps paired up with a little Kinect wizardry. If you’re looking to get started at home, hit the source link below for more details. [Thanks, Sandip] Windows Phone 7 turned into Windows 7 controller, 3D mice put on notice originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 15 Aug 2011 09:36:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …M-Disc holds your data ‘forever,’ we go hands-on for a few minutes (video)
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It was two years ago when we last wrote about Millenniata and its Millenial Disc for ultra long-term data storage of somewhere between “1,000 years” and “forever.” If you’ll recall, it works using a “synthetic, rock-like” layer that your data is “etched” into , rather than burned onto like other writeable discs so files don’t corrupt over time. Since then, the disc’s been given DoD certification for data retention in extreme conditions and redubbed M-Disc, while Hitachi-LG has signed on to produce drives. We recently got the chance to check out a few of these discs and see whether this tech will fly like a Frisbee or sink like a stone. Gallery: M-Disc Hands-on Continue reading M-Disc holds your data ‘forever,’ we go hands-on for a few minutes (video) M-Disc holds your data ‘forever,’ we go hands-on for a few minutes (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 15 Aug 2011 07:15:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Happy Monday to you, and happy Monday to Motorola Mobility, which Google has announced is about to become its next acquisition. Developing… Google acquiring Motorola Mobility originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 15 Aug 2011 07:42:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Space Elevator conference gets theoretical, says lift won’t not happen in 150 years
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With the shuttle program being mothballed, we’re going to need a new way to get off this rock. How about that old space ladder concept? You know, the one riddled with issues that nearly trump its ambitions. The idea has faced its share of technological walls: NASA’s related Beam Power Challenge ended without a winner for years on end, and the project’s Tether Challenge remains unconquered today. Not to mention that the week-long lift might expose you to deadly levels of radiation . Lucky for us, attendees of the annual Space Elevator Conference aren’t ready to give up, and set to work last week brainstorming potential solutions. Could we replace the laser power system with solar panels? How strong are modern nanocarbons, and what issues do we need to be aware of to keep the carbon nanotube cables from breaking? Wouldn’t it be cool if the next design featured six cars instead of just three? Although the outpouring of ideas flowed like water, the response to many of them seemed to be the same: we really need to look into that. Despite the seemingly insurmountable issues, researchers remain optimistic, “We try not to be narrow-minded and say it won’t happen for 150 years,” stated one NASA program manager. We’ll just take the stairs, thanks. Space Elevator conference gets theoretical, says lift won’t not happen in 150 years originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 15 Aug 2011 05:36:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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We’ve already seen Verizon’s BlackBerry Bold 9930 rear its head in a leaked video and now, it looks like it’s finally gone all official on us. The slim, QWERTY-equipped handset has just popped up on Verizon’s site, where users can now order one for $250 on a two-year contract, or $510 sans contract. Its specs, meanwhile, coincide with what we’ve already heard, including that 2.8-inch, 640
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