Sony Ericsson CTO: first LTE device coming ‘pretty soon,’ also considering Android tablets
February 17, 2011 No Comment
Back in late 2008, Ericsson boldly predicted that 2012 will be the year of LTE ; and fast forward to today, one year shy of the big one-two, said company’s joint venture with Sony is already teasing its first LTE device. In a recent interview with Fierce Wireless , Sony Ericsson CTO Jan Uddenfeldt talked about SE’s renewed focus on the US market, and how its relationship with Google helped securing its first-ever deal with Verizon . While emphasizing that SE’s been in the CDMA business for years in Japan, Uddenfeldt also referred to the TD-LTE demonstration with ST-Ericsson and China Mobile at MWC, which featured a prototype LTE device developed by his own gang. Looks like SE’s all set to enter the game, but the question is when will we see its first LTE device on the market? Uddenfeldt said “pretty soon,” and he further fuels speculation by mentioning a potential collaboration with Sony on some Android tablets (maybe the S1 ?). Oh, such a teaser this man is. Sony Ericsson CTO: first LTE device coming ‘pretty soon,’ also considering Android tablets originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 17 Feb 2011 15:11:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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We’ve already heard Sprint do some talking about LTE at Mobile World Congress this week, but the company’s Senior Vice President of Networks, Bob Azzi, has now gone even further in an interview with PC World , where he seems to have suggested that a switch to LTE is all but inevitable. In fact, Azzi is reported to have said that “with the spectrum holdings we have, WiMAX is not an option,” and he further went on to note that even with Sprint’s majority stake in Clearwire , it still only has “indirect ownership” of Clearwire’s spectrum holdings. So what’s it going to do? Azzi suggested that an LTE network which complements its current WiMAX network might be the answer, and he even suggested that we could see tri-band LTE phones with a WiMAX radio “velcroed on.” He did, of course, point out that no decision has been made just yet, simply stating that “the question is how to keep growing,” and that “it’s about having a plan.” Sprint talks seriously about LTE, suggests it could complement WiMAX originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 17 Feb 2011 14:17:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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And there you have it, kids: the rumored in-store date for the Atrix 4G has become a reality, with pre-orders shipping on February 21 and handsets finding their giddy new owners as soon as February 22. It’s official: Motorola pushes up Atrix 4G launch to Feb. 22 originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 17 Feb 2011 13:29:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …GaugeFace iPhone dock displays your Harley’s data on a 3.5-inch touchscreen
February 17, 2011 No Comment
GaugeFace is an app-and-dock combo that interfaces with your Harley’s ECU (Engine Control Unit) to display the bike’s speed, tachometer, engine temp., gear, and turn signal info on your iPhone or iPod touch. And the installation is almost as easy as setting your phone in a charging cradle. So, what do you think? Ready to turn your late-model motorcycle into an overpriced — yet totally bad-ass — iPod dock? Available for an MSRP of $250. See it in action after the break, or it the source link to order up one of these bad boys for yourself. Continue reading GaugeFace iPhone dock displays your Harley’s data on a 3.5-inch touchscreen GaugeFace iPhone dock displays your Harley’s data on a 3.5-inch touchscreen originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 17 Feb 2011 13:06:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Morpho’s NFC / WiFi-enabled keyfob brings wireless payments, card management to the everyman (video)
February 17, 2011 No Comment
Not interested in picking up an NFC-enabled smartphone ? No matter — Morpho’s got you covered. The outfit was demonstrating a newly finished Simlink NFC keyfob here at Mobile World Congress, intended to provide contactless payment capability for those who lack it in their existing mobile. Rather than stopping at just payments, this dongle also supports frequent flier cards, membership accounts and pretty much any other members-only situation that may ever use NFC check-ins and registration. There’s even a WiFi module here and an onboard web server, enabling any WiFi-enabled phone to immediately see your most recent transactions as well as what data / cards you have stored on the device. We’re told that the onboard battery can last around a week if you don’t use it continuously, and a simple micro-USB connector is responsible for charging. The only unfortunate part is the size — it’s hardly inconspicuous, but we’re guessing revision two will lose quite a bit of weight. This particular model should go on sale by the end of Q4, with pricing to be determined. Head on past the break for a brief demonstration, you big spender, you. Gallery: Morpho’s NFC / WiFi-enabled keyfob enables wireless payments, card management at MWC 2011 Continue reading Morpho’s NFC / WiFi-enabled keyfob brings wireless payments, card management to the everyman (video) Morpho’s NFC / WiFi-enabled keyfob brings wireless payments, card management to the everyman (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 17 Feb 2011 11:57:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …2012 Chevy Volt could be eligible for an extra $5,000 off in California
February 17, 2011 No Comment
If you live in California you’re blessed with a lot of things, including weather patterns that seem to get stuck in a rut an awful lot. Another treat you’ll find is an additional $5,000 rebate on cars that are rated AT-PZEV — that’s Advanced Technology Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle, those having very low emissions and hybrid-like technology. The 2011 Chevrolet Volt failed to score that rating because its batteries are not rated for 10 years and 150,000 miles, part of the AT-PZEV rules, but GM is apparently looking to fix that next year with a version of the Volt that will qualify. It’s unclear whether all Volts will be upgraded or whether it’ll be an option — and if an option how much that will cost — but a total of $12,500 in rebates on the Volt would certainly make that $41,000 MSRP a lot more palatable. 2012 Chevy Volt could be eligible for an extra $5,000 off in California originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 17 Feb 2011 11:34:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Swann DVR4-2600 kit is 4 cameras and 500GB worth of remotely-accessible home security overkill
February 17, 2011 No CommentWe’ve seen IP cams before, inexpensive ones like the DCS-930L from D-Link that get the job done with no frills, rather fancier ones like the Logitech Alert system that offer a premium feel — at a premium cost. But nothing quite like this. It’s the Swann DVR4-2600, a system that comes with four separate cameras, each offering a “high resolution” VGA that are about 10 years past a time when VGA could reasonably be called “high resolution.” They do, at least, offer 65 feet worth of night vision and all-weather functionality. There’s also a 500GB DVR included that can be connected directly to a TV or accessed remotely from a plethora of mobile apps covering everything from Android and iOS to Windows Mobile 6 and Symbian . You can get e-mails whenever your prisoners guests move and, the pi
Continue reading …Motorola posts specs for GSM and WiFi-only Xoom, indentical to original save the radios
February 17, 2011 No Comment
What’s the difference between a WiFi-only Xoom tablet and one equipped with EV-DO Rev. A or HSPA bands? Just $200 and the radio chip within. Motorola just released the full spec sheets for its full lineup of Android Honeycomb tablets, and they’re otherwise exactly the same inside. That goes for the Tegra 2 SOC, of course, but also surprisingly the GPS, which is often baked right into the cellular radio in mobile devices like these. Good on Motorola for keeping the functionality in! [Thanks, David W.] Motorola posts specs for GSM and WiFi-only Xoom, indentical to original save the radios originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 17 Feb 2011 09:31:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Panasonic unveils a suite of camcorders of all shapes, sizes, and depths
February 17, 2011 No Comment
Well now, leave it to Panasonic to dump a pile of camcorders at once, ensuring every domestic niche is covered. We have five separate models, so bear with us as we break out some bullets: HM-TA20 – This is a Flip -style upright design with a lens on one side and, on the other, an LCD with a big red button beneath it. But, it’s durable, offering three meters of waterproof protection and a durable, dust-proof case. It’ll do 1080p footage, offers no optical zooming, but does have a night mode that drops it down to 15fps to help it perform well when the lights go out. It can be used as a webcam, too. HM-TA2 – This is basically the TA20 minus the heavy-duty bits. Best to keep it dry. Comes with a tripod for self-portraits. Perfect for your new MySpace profile pic! HX-WA10 – Another durable one, waterproof to three meters, dust and shockproof, captures 16 megapixel stills and records 1080p footage, too. It offers a pistol-style grip and a flip-out, three-inch touchscreen. It’s pictured after the break. HX-DC10 – This is basically a WA10 that doesn’t like the water, or the dust, or being dropped. HX-DC1 – Another step down the cost ladder, this one backing down to 14 megapixel stills and losing some of the high-tech trickery of the others. Its three-inch LCD isn’t touchable. Panasonic didn’t grace us with prices for any of these, nor release dates. But, hey, who needs details like that? Continue reading Panasonic unveils a suite of camcorders of all shapes, sizes, and depths Panasonic unveils a suite of camcorders of all shapes, sizes, and depths originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 17 Feb 2011 08:58:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Sony Ericsson shook up MWC before it had even begun this year by introducing the Xperia Play — the world’s first PlayStation Certified phone — alongside a pair of new members of its Xperia line of smartphones, the midrange Neo and QWERTY-sliding Pro . Taken together with the Xperia Arc that debuted at CES in January, this little bunch of Android Gingerbread runners will form SE’s principal attack on the ever-fickle smartphone consumer’s wallet this year. We can’t yet tell you which of them might be the one for you, but we can certainly provide a gallery stuffed full of side-by-side pictures to help you visualize the differences, both big and small, between the four new Xperias. Enjoy! Gallery: Sony Ericsson Xperia family portrait at MWC 2011 Sony Ericsson Xperia family portrait at MWC 2011 originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 17 Feb 2011 08:22:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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