Live (er… pre-recorded! ) from a single microphone in a San Diego Hotel room at an ungodly sleepless hour are your hosts, Myriam and Brad, fresh off the CTIA floor with heads full of hear and gossip, tied together here on the Engadget Mobile Podcast. Don’t sleep, because they haven’t. Host: Myriam Joire ( tnkgrl ), Brad Molen Producer: Trent Wolbe Music: Daestro – Light Powered ( Ghostly International ) 00:01:43 – Engadget Distro is ready for download! 00:04:05 – iOS 5 review 00:07:39 – Steve Jobs, co-founder of Apple, has passed away at 56 00:10:55 – Samsung and Google postpone Ice Cream Sandwich and Galaxy Nexus 00:16:30 – T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II review 00:28:14 – Sprint converts its network to LTE, plans ‘aggressive rollout’ to be completed by 2013 00:35:05 – HTC Radar review 00:37:38 – HTC announces the Sensation XL with Beats Audio, we go hands-on 00:40:14 – CITA 2011 00:43:09 – T-Mobile Springboard hands-on at CTIA E&A 2011 (video) 00:45:20 – Motorola Atrix 2 hands-on at CTIA E&A 2011 (video) 00:50:28 – AT&T starts CTIA off right by introducing five new smartphones to its Android lineup 00:59:23 – Pantech Pocket for AT&T hands-on at CTIA E&A 2011 (video) 01:03:54 – Samsung Transfix on Cricket at CTIA E&A 2011 (hands-on video) 01:05:05 – LG Optimus Slider on Virgin Mobile at CTIA E&A 2011, we go hands-on (video) 01:07:00 – Motorola Spyder to be introduced on October 18, keeps its clothes on in video tease 01:10:22 – Mike Lazaridis apologizes for BlackBerry outage: ‘We’ve let many of you down’ (video) (Update: full services restored) Hear the podcast Subscribe to the podcast [ iTunes ] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in iTunes [ RSS MP3 ] Add the Engadget Mobile Podcast feed (in MP3) to your RSS aggregator and have the show delivered automatically [ RSS AAC ] Add the Engadget Mobile Podcast feed (in enhanced AAC) to your RSS aggregator [ Zune ] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in the Zune Marketplace Download the podcast LISTEN (MP3) LISTEN (AAC) Contact the podcast podcast (at) engadgetmobile (dot) com. Follow us on Twitter @tnkgrl @phonewisdom @engadgetmobile Engadget Mobile Podcast 108 – 10.13.2011 originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 13 Oct 2011 17:22:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Just like we’d heard , we’ll be getting our first taste of Ice Cream Sandwich next week, on October 19th to be precise. Of course we’ve already had a whiff of what it looks like in a video , and sampling the new Music and Google+ apps gave us another good look. But now we’re set to see it for real, and if all goes well we might just get some new hardware out of the deal, too. Will this be the day the Nexus Prime makes us think that flat smartphones are… well… square? We’ll be there live to let you know as it happens. The event takes place 10:00am HKT, which is conveniently 10:00pm EST on October 18th. A primetime liveblog and gadget unveiling? Can’t wait. Samsung confirms Ice Cream Sandwich event on October 19 originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 13 Oct 2011 15:15:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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In case you haven’t been keeping an eye on the countdown , we thought we’d remind you that Ubuntu 11.10 — otherwise known as Oneiric Ocelot — is now available to download (completely free of charge, of course). That brings with it an updated version of the Unity interface that includes features like a new alt + tab switcher and “Lenses” with some expanded functionality instead of the previous “Places” feature — not to mention full support for Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and other script languages. Did we mention it also now has its own soundtrack? Head on past the break for a taste, and hit the source link below for a nifty web-based preview of the OS before you download. Continue reading Ubuntu 11.10 ‘Oneiric Ocelot’ now available to download Ubuntu 11.10 ‘Oneiric Ocelot’ now available to download originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 13 Oct 2011 15:37:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Sprint to offer three levels of iPhone service, ‘yellow’ AppleCare+ repairs will cost $49
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Thinking about buying an iPhone 4S from Sprint ? Depending on how clumsy you tend to be with mobile devices, you might want to consider adding the $99 AppleCare+ option at purchase, since those Total Equipment Protection plans are definitely out . A Sprint employee wrote in to detail us on upcoming service procedures, which include grouping a damaged device within three categories — green, yellow and red — after diagnosis. As you might imagine, green repairs are the easiest to deal with, and include ‘minor damage’ (i.e. cracked screens are out). These repairs will be handled for free within the first year for all customers, and within two years for those who purchased AppleCare+. Next up, the yellow category covers damage that doesn’t fall within green, but is still repairable. Non subscribers will pay $199, while those with AppleCare+ will pay $49. Klutzes beware: you’re limited to two yellow repairs, regardless of whether or not the device is in warranty. Finally, the red category is reserved for iPhones that provide little function beyond holding down a stack of papers or propping open your door. You’ll need to pay the full replacement cost for red-labeled phones. None of these repairs will be handled in store — iPhones will be shipped to Apple, though you’re welcome to start the process at Sprint. Our recommendation: reach out to Apple directly, since your iPhone is probably headed there either way. And if you want AppleCare, don’t forget to buy it at launch. [Thanks, Anonymous] Sprint to offer three levels of iPhone service, ‘yellow’ AppleCare+ repairs will cost $49 originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 13 Oct 2011 14:43:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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There are a few rarefied moments in the conscious of the world that unify us all. For nerds of a certain age, it’s that point in 1996 when we first heard those hideous but oft-quoted one-liners spilling out of Duke Nukem’s pixellated mouth. Thanks to MachineWorks NorthWest and Tapjoy, very soon you’ll be able to relive those moments over and over again on your Android device (running version 2.1 or above). As it’s a port of the iOS edition, we can expect pricing to remain around the same $1 mark — so, you can decide if you’d rather kick some ass or chew some gum. Continue reading Duke Nukem 3D is coming to Android, old rope shares soar Duke Nukem 3D is coming to Android, old rope shares soar originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 13 Oct 2011 12:08:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Pee-wee’s beloved bicycle has nothing on this bad boy. The two-wheeler’s got a full-sized keyboard, some big red knobs and a miniature screen on its handlebars, for those who have to do some serious content creation whilst weaving through traffic. Sure it’s not the safest solution on the road, but inspiration can strike when you least expect it — then again, so can oncoming cars. Michael: “Pen > sword, but car > keyboard. Hope the owner’s got life insurance.” Brian: “Fortunately the victims just walked away with whiplash and a bad case of carpal tunnel.” Tim: “Dang! You got shocks, pegs… lucky! You ever send off any sweet TXTs?” Don: “Here’s that bike messenger you asked for, boss.” Terrence : “When Billy told his friends he got a new bike they asked, ‘but can it play Crysis?’ Little did they know…” Richard Lawler : “Now potential thieves have to decide between using bolt cutters or rainbow tables.” Zach Honig: “Hey Giant. Yeah you holding the grocery bag. You’re not so big anymore, now are you?” Billy: “What? No one said anything about biking while typing.” Jon: “Q, you’ve really outdone yourself this time.” Mat: “Data from the Goonies may have grown up, but his choice in bikes hasn’t.” Dan: “At least they weren’t lying when they called it ‘an unprecedented mobile device.’” Caption Contest: Mavis Beacon teaches biking originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 13 Oct 2011 12:31:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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We had some hands-on time with HTC’s new European Android flagship a short while back, but it wasn’t nearly enough to answer all our questions about how the 4.3-inch, 1.5GHz dual-core XE compares to the original 1.2GHz Sensation, or whether the implementation of Beats Audio was anything more than a cunning scheme cooked up between the manufacturer’s marketeers and Dr. Dre’s agent. Now, though, this phone has been our closest companion for long enough to reveal its true colors. They’re red, primarily, but there’s a whole rainbow of detail right after the break. Gallery: HTC Sensation XE Continue reading HTC Sensation XE with Beats Audio review HTC Sensation XE with Beats Audio review originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 13 Oct 2011 10:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Toshiba introduces tiny enterprise hard drives with big speed and big storage
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You’re probably laughing to yourself right now saying, “300GB? That’s not big storage.” But, hear us out. The oh-so memorably titled MK01GRRB and MK01GRRR are not your standard hard drives — these are enterprise-grade disks that spin at 15k RPM and fit in a 2.5-inch bay. Toshiba claims they’re the highest capacity 2.5-inch, 15k drives on the market, and we couldn’t dig up any evidence to the contrary. The 6Gb/s SAS connection makes sure businesses get the most they can out of those platters spinning at break neck speeds and the GRRR models include a self-encrypting feature.The two drives will start shipping in both 147 and 300GB sizes in Q1 of 2012, but pricing has yet to be announced. Check out the PR after the break for a few more details. Continue reading Toshiba introduces tiny enterprise hard drives with big speed and big storage Toshiba introduces tiny enterprise hard drives with big speed and big storage originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 13 Oct 2011 10:42:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Still bummed about the delay in getting your Xoom back from its trip to the shop ? Well, it appears Verizon may be looking to smooth things over with those who have been waiting the longest. One of our readers let us know, that because they were “among the first” to send off for the 4G LTE / Honeycomb 3.2.2 upgrade, the carrier sent back a Standard Dock (worth $50) along with the juiced up slate. Is it enough to make up for the extra wait time? That depends on your Xoom addiction — but we have to admit, it’s a pretty nice gesture from ol’ Big Red. [Thanks, Nazir] Update: We’re hearing from many of you that the Dock was part of the original update process while supplies lasted. You can still consider yourself somewhat lucky if you were quick enough got one. Verizon sending Xoom docks back with delayed, updated slates originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 13 Oct 2011 08:32:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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America’s armed forces have added some major tech to their arsenal lately, from smartphones for soldiers to giant surveillance blimps . And now, AAI has unveiled a new tool for battlefield commanders in the form of giant touchscreen tablet. Its screen is three feet by two feet and employs surveillance information to give those in charge an overhead view of a war zone that shows the position of both good guys and bad. Icons represent troops, air support, and spy drones, which are then deployed by tapping and dragging them on the touchscreen. Such input doesn’t actually control battlefield assets, but it does send orders to the appropriate personnel so they can be executed, and soldiers confirm receipt of the order via instant message. The company’s still trying to sell the system to the Army, but we’d imagine that such drag and drop warfare will appeal to Uncle Sam. Who knows, perhaps all those hours spent honing your Starcraft skills can soon be put to good use defending the country. Giant tablet lets commanders control war with the swipe of a finger originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 13 Oct 2011 08:56:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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