Verizon says 4G LTE network will cover ‘at least’ 147 US cities by the end of 2011
March 22, 2011 No Comment
Verizon used CES back in January to announce 49 new markets that would be covered by its 4G LTE network by the end of 2011, and it’s now taken advantage of CTIA to announce an additional 59 cities, which brings the total up to “at least” 147 that will be covered by year’s end. Those new markets span just about the entire US (including Hawaii, but not Alaska), and they build on the initial group of 39 markets, which already covers some 110 million people. Head on past the break for the press release with the complete list. Continue reading Verizon says 4G LTE network will cover ‘at least’ 147 US cities by the end of 2011 Verizon says 4G LTE network will cover ‘at least’ 147 US cities by the end of 2011 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 22 Mar 2011 17:39:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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AT&T showed off a new 3D set today, the LG Thrill 4G — also known as the LG Optimus 3D — and as we’ve seen before, the 3D glasses-free display is quite fun. The final device design and Android 2.2 software were not final — so this could all change by the time it launches in the next couple months — but it will ship with 2.2 and not the Gingerbread we’re seeing so much of lately. With Sprint’s launch of the EVO 3D just a couple hours ago, we’re thinking 3D in handsets may not be a passing trend. The video samples seen during the demo — which, sadly, you’ll not be able to enjoy in all their three-dimensional glory — are a pretty convincing argument for just how impressive this tech has gotten in such a short time. Enjoy the goods. Gallery: AT&T’s LG Thrill 4G hands-on (video) Continue reading AT&T’s LG Thrill 4G hands-on (video) AT&T’s LG Thrill 4G hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 22 Mar 2011 17:58:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Our man Ben Heck has done it again — this time, he’s taken modding to a new, retro level. Atari requested that Heck create a modded system as a promo for its new games, so our man teamed up with element14 and did what he does best. The master of mods has gutted an Xbox 360 and shoved it into a one-of-a-kind Atari 2600-esque case that he calls ‘Xbox 360 1977 Edition.’ The system’s got switches from old Atari systems had that control disc-ejection and controller synchronization. Just like the classic Ataris, Heck’s portable gaming laptop’s got wood panels and a black finish — and it’s huge. The best part of this mod? Well, playing Street Fighter on Xbox 360 hidden inside of what would be a modern version of a classic like Atari is pretty cool, in our opinion. As cool a classic like the Virtual Boy though? We’ll leave that for you to decide . Oh, and be sure to hit the source link to watch the mod get formed in 23 glorious minutes. Ben Heck crafts Atari-styled Xbox-360, takes us back to the ’70s originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 22 Mar 2011 16:22:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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As the US Supreme Court prepares to hear yet another appeal in the seemingly unending patent dispute between Microsoft and XML specialists i4i next month, some pretty influential folks are starting to take sides — officially. Perhaps most notably, Acting Solicitor General Neal Kumar Katyal filed an amicus brief backing i4i and a previous US Court of Appeals decision to uphold the $290 million judgement against the software giant. Other big guns backing i4i with amicus briefs include DuPont, 3M, Johnson & Johnson, Procter & Gamble, and GE. Of course, Microsoft’s getting a little help from its friends with official I-got-you-bro statements coming from Google, Apple, Toyota, and Walmart. The appeal is expected to hit the Supreme Court in April and has big implications for patent litigation — specifically, it could give tech giants like Microsoft more guts to go after patents held by little guys like i4i. Government says it’s got i4i’s back in Word patent dispute originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 22 Mar 2011 16:38:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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The Android mascot certainly gets around , there’s no doubt about that — but did you know it can also get down ? Watch and learn. Tim: “And thus the talent portion of the Ms. Xperia Arc pageant proved to be far more interesting than the swimsuit competition.” Darren: “First stop: Akihabara Mall. Next stop: Dancing with the Stars.” Joe: “Fragmentation or no, our man can still krump with the best of them.” Don: “And now, a preview of Android 3.2: Electric Boogaloo.” Sam : “What version of Android is the person in the costume running?” Chris: “I call this next move the Force Close.” Myriam: “Go-go gadget Android dance app?” Michael: “I’ve seen b-boys and b-girls, but never knew there were b-bots.” Richard Lawler: “Chris Brown is making a quick comeback after today’s Good Morning America blowup.” Christopher : “Lady Gaga fires stylist following first mall appearance.” Sean Hollister: ” Look ma, no thumbs !” [Thanks, Anders] Caption contest, video edition: Android gets its groove back originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 22 Mar 2011 15:19:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Contour launches Viewfinder App, lets your iPhone talk to your ContourGPS (video)
March 22, 2011 No Comment
Helmet cam aficionado? Contour’s ContourGPS currently has the greatest range of connectivity options, and one of those options, Bluetooth, is finally good for something. The company has just flipped the switch and deployed its Viewfinder app that we last saw at CES , which allows iOS devices to pull live video from the camera, even if it’s still stuck to the side of your head and covered in mud. Users can also tweak camera settings in real-time, which is a huge step forward over the previous process that required tethering the cam and booting up some software. However, there is a catch: to use the device you have to install a little card, called a ConnectView, into your camera. This sucker will set you back $29.99, though we’re told the upcoming Android release of the app will be able to do without. Unfortunately, that version won’t be along until an unfortunately vague “Spring,” but the iOS flavor is a free download right now in the App Store. Continue reading Contour launches Viewfinder App, lets your iPhone talk to your ContourGPS (video) Contour launches Viewfinder App, lets your iPhone talk to your ContourGPS (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 22 Mar 2011 14:57:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Sprint makes EVO View 4G tablet official: 1.5GHz, WiMAX, 7-inch screen, and a stylus to boot
March 22, 2011 No Comment
Sprint has stopped playing coy about one of the worst-leaked devices in recent memory and has at long last made it official . The EVO View 4G is a 7-inch, 1024 x 600 Android tablet with a 1.5GHz processor, 5 megapixel rear- and 1.3 megapixel front-facing camera, a WiMAX radio, and HTC’s loving application of Sense for a UI. If all this sounds familiar, it’ll be because we’re really talking about HTC’s Flyer tablet, introduced at last month’s MWC, and just like it, the EVO View will also feature the HTC Scribe capacitive stylus. The Evo View 4G will ship with 32GB of storage “this summer.” You’ll now find the full spec sheet after the break, including a 4000mAh battery, and some preliminary shots below. Full hands-on to come! Gallery: HTC EVO View first look Continue reading Sprint makes EVO View 4G tablet official: 1.5GHz, WiMAX, 7-inch screen, and a stylus to boot Sprint makes EVO View 4G tablet official: 1.5GHz, WiMAX, 7-inch screen, and a stylus to boot originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 22 Mar 2011 13:55:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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We reported the rumors , we spied it on the show floor at CTIA yesterday, and T-Mobile finally announced it this morning . Well here it is now in the flesh: the G2x from LG. The hardware looks pretty much identical to its sibling, the LG Optimus 2X that we reviewed recently , but instead of featuring a custom UI, the software is plain Froyo (Android 2.2.2). Another major difference is the addition of HSPA+ support, which is missing from the Optimus 2X. Tegra Zone comes pre-installed, in addition to the usual T-Mobile add-ons like WiFi calling. Overall, the G2x made a very strong first impression, and we’re looking forward to getting more in-depth coverage soon. Take a look at our gallery below, and hit the break for our hands-on video. Gallery: T-Mobile G2x from hands-on Continue reading T-Mobile G2x from LG hands-on (video) T-Mobile G2x from LG hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 22 Mar 2011 13:03:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …NAVTEQ’s Destination Maps provide mobile guidance through malls, outer reaches of your mind
March 22, 2011 No Comment
For anyone that’s ever been hopelessly turned around within the Mall of America (or the Las Vegas Convention Center ), the promise provided by NAVTEQ’s newly announced Destination Maps is quite compelling. It allows for orientation, guidance and routing for indoor venues like those mentioned above, and serves up a useful map of entrances, exits, restrooms, stairwells and points of interest that would otherwise be undetectable. Neither IDG News nor NAVTEQ mentions exactly how this is accomplished, but we can only speculate that a Hybrid GPS antenna is used along side a layer of augmented reality — but then again, these could be static routes that require no positioning whatsoever to explore. It’s also uncertain which mobile platforms would support such an app (despite having been demoed on a Nokia N8 in the photo above), or if this will even make it past the beta stage. More info is expected at Where 2.0 in April, and it’s a pretty safe bet that Paul Blart will be on hand for its official debut. Continue reading NAVTEQ’s Destination Maps provide mobile guidance through malls, outer reaches of your mind NAVTEQ’s Destination Maps provide mobile guidance through malls, outer reaches of your mind originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 22 Mar 2011 12:09:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 and new Galaxy Tab 10.1 hands-on: thinner than the iPad 2, dual-core power, TouchWiz 4.0
March 22, 2011 No Comment
You know who took the iPad 2 launch pretty seriously? Samsung, that’s who. Just as we had heard , the company’s executives were impressed by Apple’s ability to slim down its tablet and, well, it turns out that it took it as a challenge to come up with some thinner tablets of its own. That’s right, in addition to the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 that we have seen repeatedly teased over the last few weeks the company’s announcing a totally revamped Galaxy Tab 10.1 , and both slates are incredibly thin yet very well spec’d. On top of that, both will be the first Honeycomb tablets to stray from the pure Android 3.0 experience and add what Samsung’s taken to calling its TouchWiz UX or TouchWiz 4.0. We’ve got all the details and some hands-on impressions waiting below, so hit the break! Gallery: Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 and 10.1 hands-on Gallery: Samsung TouchWiz UX for Honeycomb Continue reading Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 and new Galaxy Tab 10.1 hands-on: thinner than the iPad 2, dual-core power, TouchWiz 4.0 Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 and new Galaxy Tab 10.1 hands-on: thinner than the iPad 2, dual-core power, TouchWiz 4.0 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 22 Mar 2011 11:01:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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