We just got to spend a few minutes with the HTC Inspire 4G , one of the new AT&T 4G devices announced here at CES . Unfortunately, the particular unit on hand here didn’t have a battery, but since it’s rocking Android 2.2 with Sense, the software experience shouldn’t be too different from HTC’s other offerings. That 3.6-inch WVGA display eats up most of this slim phone’s facade, and there’s a fairly pronounced lens for that 8 megapixel shooter around back. We actually heard HTC reps chatting about how the software is still not finalized and AT&T needs to sign off, which could be part of the reason no batteries could be found. We’ll do our best to follow up later in the show, but for now feast your eyes on some glorious hardware shots in our gallery below. Gallery: HTC Inspire 4G for AT&T hands-on HTC Inspire 4G for AT&T hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Jan 2011 22:59:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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So, now you know what Motorola’s Cliq 2 is all about, but how does it feel? Much like a cheaper, curvier Droid 2 , to tell you the truth — as you’d expect when the device comes saddled with very similar specs. It’s pleasantly weighty like the Droid, and similarly stylish, though the capacitive touchscreen didn’t respond quite as readily to our touch, though that could be the effect of the hefty MOTOBLUR UI layer rather than an issue with the digitizer. The keyboard’s actually a bit more tactile, with domed soft rubber keys, and the hexagonal honeycomb arrangement felt refreshing compared to the some of the buttons we’re used to. We didn’t have loads of time with the unit, but it could be a decent alternative to the T-Mobile G2. We’ll let you know when we find the time for a full review — in the meanwhile, check some snapshots below. Gallery: Motorola Cliq 2, first hands-on Motorola Cliq 2, first hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Jan 2011 22:52:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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We were checking out the Samsung booth at the Digital Experience event at CES when, lo and behold, we stumbled upon the Samsung Infuse 4G for AT&T in all its gigantic 4.5-inch Super Amoled Plus display glory. There was only one catch: we weren’t permitted to touch it, nor take shots of the back of the phone. So we compiled a few pictures of the front and sides of the 9 mm thin device below, including a size comparison with the iPhone 4. Gallery: Samsung Infuse 4G for AT&T eyes-on Continue reading Samsung Infuse 4G for AT&T eyes-on (Update: video) Samsung Infuse 4G for AT&T eyes-on (Update: video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Jan 2011 22:48:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Federal prosecutors in New York are looking into claims sanitation workers sabotaged the city’s snow cleanup after the post-Christmas blizzard. (Jan. 5)
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Sony has revealed a slew of new camcorders touting cutting-edge specs. While three 3D camcorders were announced, the HDR-TD10 is the flagship model and is touted by Sony as the world’s first “Double Full HD” 3D consumer camcorder thanks to its double Sony G lenses, double “Exmor R” CMOS image sensors, and double BIONZ image processors. The camera also sports 3.5-inch Xtra Fine LCD 3D touch screen that enables users to view 3D footage sans glasses. Storage-wise, the unit will ship with 64GB of flash memory and hit shelves this April for around $1,500. Sony also introduced three Handycam models featuring video projectors built-in to their 3-inch flip-out LCD panels which can display footage in sizes of 60 inches diagonally from 18ft. away. When combined with the integrated stereo speakers with so-called Clear Phase and S-master digital amplifiers, these cameras are designed to provide an ideal playback experience without a TV. The HDR-PJ50V features the largest amount of storage in the series with a 220GB hard drive and will be available this April for $1000. The 32 GB HDR-PJ30V and 16GB HDR-PJ10 will be available slightly later in March for $950 and $700 respectively. Rounding out the camcorder news is the HDR-CX700V video enthusiast-level unit, featuring a 16:9 Exmor R CMS image sensor, wide angle Sony G lens, and 60p/24p recording. This unit will ship with 96GB of flash memory and also be available in March for about $1,300. The reality is that these models are just the tip of the Sony Camcorder announcement iceberg though, so for all the details feel free to read the PR below and browse through the gallery. Gallery: Official Sony camcorder press images CES 2011 Gallery: Sony HDR-TD10 3D Handycam hands-on Continue reading Sony announces bevy of camcorders, some 3D, others with built-in projectors Sony announces bevy of camcorders, some 3D, others with built-in projectors originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Jan 2011 22:40:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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His defection from the Church of Scientology’s celebrity coterie was big news in 2009, and now writer and director Paul Haggis is following up with a detailed exploration of his former organization, in the form of a book collaboration with journalist Lawrence Wright. Related Entries October 15, 2010 Crashing ‘The Daily Show’ October 1, 2010 The Sale That Dropped 600 Points
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Hear that thunderous roar off in the distance, growing louder (and more frightening) as it persists? That is the sound of excited Android users emailing us to inform their fave gadget site that Google has just sent users an update to that little embarrassing SMS bug that we reported a while back. There seem to be two distinct issues: users have reported both opening one message to have a completely different message appear, and / or sending an text message to one contact yet having it delivered to another contact entirely. We need only say one word: sexting , to highlight just how dangerous this could be! Google promises us that a fix for these two issues are in the works. In the meanwhile, check out the e-mail below to read their response and work-around. [Thanks Jon, and thanks to everyone else who sent this in!] Continue reading Android text messaging bugs acknowledged, fixes detailed Android text messaging bugs acknowledged, fixes detailed originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Jan 2011 22:21:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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The Samsung Infuse 4G is all kinds of lovely to hold and sits happily in the palm, despite its 4.5-inch display and thanks to the slightly textured back. Did we mention it’s thin? When it launches on AT&T it’ll be the thinnest smartphone in the inventory. Heck, it’s profile makes our iPhone look downright husky — of course, with that size, the trade-off we’ll be interested to see is how the battery performs. Unfortunately, Samsung wouldn’t let us fire it up for a look under the hood but with CES just barely started, we’ve plenty of time to work our way into their hearts for a real tour. Have a peek below. Gallery: Samsung Infuse 4G for AT&T hands on, screen off Samsung Infuse 4G for AT&T: hands on, screen off originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Jan 2011 22:20:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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8 million Kinect sensors sold worldwide in first 60 days — that’s 3 million more than Microsoft had planned. Not bad. Microsoft also announced 30 million Xbox Live members and 50 million units sold worldwide with the Xbox 360 outselling all other consoles for the last 6 months in the US. Not bad at all. 8 million Kinect sensors sold in first 60 days originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Jan 2011 22:06:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Turns out the rumor was true, Avatar Kinect is coming to the Xbox 360 this spring (for Xbox Live Gold members, at least). Details are sparse — a place where you can virtually hang out with your “friends” — but Kinect is shown to now be able to detect facial gestures like eyebrows, smiles, and laughs. Impressive, but after all we’ve seen with the Kinect hacks , can’t say we’re too surprised the camera’s capable of such detection. Gallery: Xbox Avatar Kinect Avatar Kinect for Xbox 360 is official, smile like you mean it originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Jan 2011 22:02:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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