Ok, this one’s odd. In fact, we didn’t believe the images until a video just surfaced showing Nokia CEO, Stephen Elop, foolishly asking a crowd of people to “put away their cameras” for the unveiling of something “super confidential,” codename “Sea Ray.” Naturally, a few people ignored the plea for “no pictures please” and, indeed, leaked the new device out to the blogosphere. It’s Nokia’s first Windows Phone. While it looks nearly identical to the just announced N9, the different LED placement on the back confirms its a new device. And the fact that it’s running Windows 7 Mango seals the deal. See a backside shot and snippet of the video after the break. Hit the source to see the video uncut. Continue reading Nokia’s first Windows Phone: images and video Nokia’s first Windows Phone: images and video originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 23 Jun 2011 08:01:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Ford SYNC AppLink gets rolling in ten new models, still just three apps deep
June 23, 2011 No Comment
Back when we gave Ford’s SYNC AppLink a test drive in that little green Fiesta, we got word that the Mustang was next in line to receive the service. Well, earlier this year, the auto outfit Linked-up the Mustang and now it’s rolling out the application for 10 new 2012 models, including the F-150, Fusion (Hybrid and otherwise), Super Duty, and Expedition. It also says it’s got a slew of developers lining up to bring hands-free control of their apps to AppLink. For now, though, no matter which SYNC-enabled beast you boast, or which OS you’re rocking (BlackBerry OS, iOS, or Android), you’ll be riding dirty with just two linked apps at most. Full PR after the break. Continue reading Ford SYNC AppLink gets rolling in ten new models, still just three apps deep Ford SYNC AppLink gets rolling in ten new models, still just three apps deep originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 23 Jun 2011 06:36:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Genesi i.MX 53 netbooks, nettops to take Freescale machines deeper into the bargain basement
June 23, 2011 No Comment
Back in March, Genesi announced its plans to target emerging markets by dropping the price of its Efika MX Smartbook and Smarttop machines. Those devices packed i.MX 51 CPUs, and post-cut price tags of $199 and $129, respectively. Now the San Antonio-based outfit is hinting at any even bigger price break for the developing world with the introduction of its i.MX 53 netbook PCB. According to a Genesi rep at the Freescale Technology Forum, the board, which is significantly smaller than its predecessor, is “as cheap as we can possibly make it,” and will likely power even more cost efficient Genesi computers in the near future. No word on just how low Genesi is willing to go, but it’s shooting for an i.MX 53 debut sometime this summer. If cheap is your thing, check out the PCB in all its glory after the break. Continue reading Genesi i.MX 53 netbooks, nettops to take Freescale machines deeper into the bargain basement Genesi i.MX 53 netbooks, nettops to take Freescale machines deeper into the bargain basement originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 23 Jun 2011 05:57:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Acer Iconia Tab A500 to get Android 3.1 on 5th of July, at least in Deutschland
June 23, 2011 No Comment
The Iconia Tab A500, Acer’s ” better choice ” tablet, is set to join the ranks of Android 3.1 slates on the 5th of July, according to the company’s German Facebook page. That’s a little later than the June timeframe we’d initially been promised, but the precision of giving an actual date this time around inspires confidence that the OTA goodies will indeed be delivered. So far, we’ve only seen Acer announce this news on its German portal, so please keep your optimism in cautious gear if you reside outside the Bundesrepublik. The only certain Android update is the one that’s already on your device. Acer Iconia Tab A500 to get Android 3.1 on 5th of July, at least in Deutschland originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 23 Jun 2011 04:32:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …The Acorn A7000+ portable mod is what your MacBook looks like in an alternate universe
June 23, 2011 No Comment
Aside from its attempted rebirth as a laptop manufacturer back in 2006, we haven’t heard all that much from Acorn Computers in the past, oh, two decades or so. And if you’re not a UK native, there’s a pretty good chance that you didn’t hear all that much about the “British Apple” before then either. But while the company’s more official attempt to go portable was nothing to write home about, its late-period A7000+ desktop has now seen a successful second life at the hands of a British modder as the A7KP. The Acorn’s innards have been stuffed into a five pound (relatively) portable setup, featuring a 10.4-inch LCD, 4GB of flash memory, and a battery that offers up three hours of RISC OS-based fun. It’s enough to make you wonder how you ever played Lemmings on anything else. The Acorn A7000+ portable mod is what your MacBook looks like in an alternate universe originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 23 Jun 2011 03:23:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Thought Thunderbolt was the only superfast interconnect in town? Well, it is and will be for a little while yet, but the PCI Special Interest Group has just held its annual meeting and developer conference in California, where plans for a 32Gbps PCIe cable were revealed. Details are still fluid on precisely what such a connector would look like and do, but the expectation is that it’ll be built out of copper wire, will be flatter and thinner than Thunderbolt’s rotund construction, and will be able to channel power as well as data through to devices up to 10 feet (3m) away. Targeting consumer applications, and extra skinny tablets and laptops in particular, this cabled variety of PCI Express will start off based on the 3.0 spec in 2013, but will then move on from there to PCI Express 4.0 and, potentially, optical data conveyance. Oh yes, PCIe 4.0 also got announced by the PCI SIG, though that’s at least four years away at this point — no need to sweat about having it in your next motherboard, not yet anyway. PCI Express cables could take us to 32Gbps speeds by 2013 originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 23 Jun 2011 02:16:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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The good news is that Hulu Plus for Android is on the market, but the bad news is that you may not be able to install it yet. The official Hulu Blog has just been updated with news that six phones — Nexus One, Nexus S, HTC Inspire 4G, Motorola Droid II, Motorola Droid X, and the Motorola Atrix — are on the compatible list with “additional device announcements” due later in the year. While there’s some crossover with the list of Netflix-compatible devices , it’s hardly complete and many flagship phones are still missing. Here’s hoping the tweakers can work their magic on that apk and get it running for the rest of us, whether we’re shelling out $7.99 a month or just want to leech some Chappelle’s Show eps on a free one week trial. [Thanks, Tyler] Continue reading Hulu Plus for Android is available now — for six devices Hulu Plus for Android is available now — for six devices originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 22 Jun 2011 23:38:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Pentax releases Q, world’s smallest interchangeable lens digital camera (hands-on video)
June 22, 2011 No Comment
Yesterday, the Sony NEX-C3 was the world’s smallest interchangeable lens digital camera. It’s not anymore. That title now belongs to the Pentax Q. To achieve the camera’s incredibly small body size, Pentax had to shrink the sensor as well, making the Q not only the world’s smallest interchangeable lens camera (ILC), but also the cam with the world’s smallest sensor in an ILC. The Q uses a 12.4 megapixel, 1/2.3-inch backlit CMOS image sensor, manufactured by Sony — significantly smaller than the 4/3 and APS-C sensors used in Micro Four Thirds and Sony NEX -series cameras, respectively. As image quality is dependent on sensor size, the Q won’t be able to compete directly with any other ILC — instead, its images are most comparable to those you’d capture with a traditional digital compact (which, ahem, don’t cost $800). The Q will ship in late September or early October with a 47mm f/1.9 kit lens for about $800, and will be available in black or white — abandoning the incredibly diverse color palette offered with other Pentax DSLRs . It will also be compatible with a 27.5-83mm zoom ($300), a 160-degree fisheye ($130), and 35mm and 100mm “toy camera” lenses ($80 each). The ILC will shoot 1080p/30 video with h.264 compression, 5 fps stills, and includes an HVGA-resolution 3-inch LCD and unique pop-up flash. A dedicated bokeh filter makes up for the camera’s natural inability to capture images with a shallow depth of field. During our brief hands-on, images captured at up to the Q’s highest available sensitivity of ISO 6400 appeared to be usable, at least based on a magnified LCD view (we weren’t permitted to capture images to our own SD card). The cam offers traditional DSLR capture modes, in addition a a variety of creative modes and Smart Effect Options, including an HDR capture mode. The version Pentax had on hand wasn’t fully baked, but jump past the break for our video walkthrough with a product manager. Gallery: Pentax Q Hands-On Continue reading Pentax releases Q, world’s smallest interchangeable lens digital camera (hands-on video) Pentax releases Q, world’s smallest interchangeable lens digital camera (hands-on video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 23 Jun 2011 00:01:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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First shown nearly a year ago , what appears to be a leaked official photo might finally mean the forever teased A77 is finally on the horizon. If you’ll recall, the high-end Alpha was sporting a svelte see-through body , and the only tidbits the Japanese firm would confirm were the 2011 ship date and that all forthcoming Alpha’s would have translucent mirrors — you know, the spiffy kind that enables DSLRs to focus while shooting video. Opportunely, the above pictured image also came with a bevy of specs, which we’ll have to assume apply to the pricier A77: a 24 megapixel sensor, 11 point AF, 10 frame per second burst and an ISO of 102,400. Also on the docket is USB 3.0, and a ship date of October. Whether or not the August announcement pans out remains to be seen, but you’ll certainly know when we do. Sony’s A77 and A65 spied in leaked image, announcement to follow? originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 22 Jun 2011 23:12:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Milestone-maker may not be the first words that come to mind when you think ‘Wyoming,’ but consider this: the state lays claim to the first ever national park (Yellowstone), the first national monument (Devil’s Tower), and to being first for women’s suffrage. Not content to rely on these guilded laurels, Wyoming Governor Matt Mead put on his early adopter hat and marched all ten thousand civil servant soldiers into the Google cloud. It’s a major first for both parties, and might even help Google ease the federal government’s earlier MS-favoring snub . By switching solely to Google Apps for Government, Mead says the move will save his great territory significant coin, not to mention getting everybody under the Gmail umbrella like Los Angeles did back in 2009. Unintended consequence of the move? The inefficiency of, oh, about nine thousand, nine hundred and ninety-nine workers whiling away their days on Gchat. Check below for official video of the address. Continue reading Wyoming wholly commits to Google apps, adds more flare to state’s firsts Wyoming wholly commits to Google apps, adds more flare to state’s firsts originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 22 Jun 2011 22:32:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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