It’s really no secret what Sony Ericsson plans to show off at its MWC 2011 press conference — leaks notwithstanding, the Xperia Play (aka PlayStation Phone) was unveiled and made quite official in a Super Bowl commercial . We’re about to see it presented all over again, but we’ll also get a chance to see what else the company has up its sleeve… and under its thumbs, of course. The event kicks off 6PM local time (that’s noon ET), so join us promptly, won’t ya? Continue reading Live from Sony Ericsson’s MWC 2011 press event! Live from Sony Ericsson’s MWC 2011 press event! originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 13 Feb 2011 12:54:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Nokia may still sticking to the official line that it will begin shipping Windows Phone 7 devices in “significant volume” in 2012, but it just dropped a big hint at its Mobile World Congress press conference that we could be seeing the first device even sooner — like this year. That word came from Nokia’s Jo Harlow, who said that her boss would be “much happier” if the timing of the initial launch was in 2011. As you can see above, Nokia’s also kindly confirmed that leaked Windows Phone 7 concept that we just got our hands on Friday, and it’s shed yet more light on the behind the scenes intrigue that led up to the switch to Windows Phone 7. According to Stephen Elop, the “final decision” to go with Windows Phone “just happened on Thursday night of last week.” Nokia hints we’ll see first Windows Phone 7 device this year originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 13 Feb 2011 12:51:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 official: Tegra 2, Honeycomb, dual cameras (hands-on with video)
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Geez, it’s been a long weekend of almost incessant Galaxy Tab II teasing , but the time has come: Samsung’s finally releasing the official details of its 10.1-inch, Android Honeycomb tablet to the world. Contrary to the leaks, the tablet is called the Galaxy Tab 10.1 — grabbing its moniker from the screen size, obviously — and like the rest of the upcoming Android 3.0 tablets it’s powered by a dual-core Tegra 2 processor , will be available with 16GB or 32GB of storage, and has a front-facing 2 megapixel camera as well as a 8 megapixel imager around back. That’s just the tip of the iceberg, but we’ve got the nitty-gritty too — find specs, full impressions and even some video of the slate in action after the break! Oh, and don’t forget to stop by the galleries below to see the new Tab 10.1 up close and then face off with Sammy’s original Tab, not to mention the Apple iPad. Gallery: Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 hands-on Gallery: Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1, Galaxy Tab uno, and iPad compared Continue reading Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 official: Tegra 2, Honeycomb, dual cameras (hands-on with video) Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 official: Tegra 2, Honeycomb, dual cameras (hands-on with video) originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 13 Feb 2011 12:31:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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We’ve been gathered at the same cozy venue as two years ago (for the introduction of the E52 , if memory serves correctly) for Nokia’s event at MWC 2011 this evening… and frankly, in light of what’s happened the past few days, we’re not quite sure what to expect. CEO Stephen Elop should be on stage to take some questions — but in terms of product or strategy announcements, it’s anyone’s guess. Follow the break for all the fun! Continue reading Live from ‘An Evening With Nokia’ at MWC 2011! Live from ‘An Evening With Nokia’ at MWC 2011! originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 13 Feb 2011 12:28:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …AT&T adding $35 3GB plan, cutting 5GB plan to $50 for LaptopConnect devices
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We’re still mourning the untimely death of unlimited data, but the good news is that carriers are still playing with plan pricing to figure out what the market will bear — and in at least some cases, it’s for the cheaper. AT&T’s on the verge of revising its 5GB LaptopConnect plan (the type of plan you use on USB modems and MiFis) down from $60 to $50 per month with overage now $10 per 1GB rather than $0.05 per MB previously — $50 per GB. Additionally, the old 200MB plan for $35 is being replaced with a “promotional” 3GB plan at the same price (also with $10 per 1GB overage), though no expiration date has been put in place just yet. The changes dovetail conveniently with the recent tethering / mobile hotspot boost to 4GB , and might even suggest a boost in AT&T’s confidence over its network as it starts upgrading to HSPA+ nationwide. [Thanks, Amg] AT&T adding $35 3GB plan, cutting 5GB plan to $50 for LaptopConnect devices originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 13 Feb 2011 12:27:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Accelerometers in consumer electronics have already shown value far beyond their manufacturers ever intended — but did you ever think your car’s beleaguered suspension system would be the benefactor? Officials in Boston are toying around with an experimental smartphone app called Street Bump that’s tuned to keep an eye out for potholes as you drive; when it detects a disturbance in the force, it makes note of the location. No word on when Bostonians will benefit from the fruits of Street Bump’s labor, but the developers will be using this spring and summer’s post-freeze pothole season to fine-tune the algorithm so that it can differentiate between, say, a gaping crater in the road and your poor driving skills (just kidding, we’re sure you’re a fine driver). [Image via Wikimedia Commons ] Boston planning to murder potholes with your phone’s accelerometer originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 13 Feb 2011 11:17:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Engadget Mobile turns 5 today — help us celebrate with a Motorola Aura giveaway!
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On this fateful day in 2006, Engadget Mobile was born — and the world has never been the same. Of course, we never would’ve made it this far without you, our dear readers, so we wanted to give something back… and we think you’ll like what we’ve come up with. The Motorola Aura is one of the most unique handsets ever to come out of Schaumburg, featuring a circular display covered with a 62-carat sapphire crystal along with a rear window that lets you marvel at the action of the watch movement-like swivel mechanism. At its launch in late 2008, it retailed for some $2,000 in limited quantities — and it remains a collector’s item today. It won’t out-game your iPhone or out-email your BlackBerry, of course… but as an evening or weekend phone, there’s probably not a better conversation piece out there. Want it? Read the rules and regs below! Thanks to Motorola for providing us with the Aura! The rules: Leave a comment below. Any comment will do. You may only enter this specific giveaway once. If you enter this giveaway more than once you’ll be automatically disqualified, etc. (Yes, we have robots that thoroughly check to ensure fairness.) If you enter more than once, only activate one comment. This is pretty self explanatory. Just be careful and you’ll be fine. Contest is open to all residents of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and Canada (excluding Quebec), 18 or older! Sorry, we don’t make this rule (we hate excluding anyone), so be mad at our lawyers and contest laws if you have to be mad. Winners will be chosen randomly. One winner will receive one Motorola Aura. If you are chosen, you will be notified by email. Winners must respond within three days of the end of the contest. If you do not respond within that period, another winner will be chosen. Entries can be submitted until Sunday, February 20, 2010, at 11:59PM ET. Good luck! Full rules can be found here. Engadget Mobile turns 5 today — help us celebrate with a Motorola Aura giveaway! originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 13 Feb 2011 10:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Lookie here. Intel may have been the jilted bride left at the altar by Nokia , but it’s not giving up on MeeGo just yet. The above poster has been hung up here in Barcelona , in the area us humble journalists still aren’t in allowed yet, and shows a smartphone and tablet running Intel’s Linux variant as their OS. There are plenty of details to pore over, such as the multiplicity of home screen items on the tablet that includes Big Buck Bunny — a favorite for testing HD video playback — in its top right corner; the handset, meanwhile, could very well be that Aava Mobile device we’ve been hearing about lately. MWC is opening its doors tomorrow, so even if Intel doesn’t announce these devices in full, we’ll snoop its booth out and find out for ourselves. Intel promises, teases MeeGo smartphone and tablet for MWC originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 13 Feb 2011 09:17:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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You may not be able to read the model number on that miniscule label, but you’re looking at a cross section of the Samsung GT-I9020A — colloquially known as the Nexus S for AT&T — which just made its debut at that Ellis Island of wireless devices, the FCC authorization database. Sure enough, it’s sporting the requisite 850 / 1900MHz WCDMA bands for the American carrier (though it could just as easily appear at Canada’s big three ) as well as Bluetooth, single-band 802.11 b/g/n WiFi, and 13.56MHz for RFID. In case you’re curious, the latter indicates that the curvy handset will almost certainly keep its NFC capabilities . So, Samsung… are you about ready to tell us about that GT-i9023 ? Samsung Nexus S revisits the FCC, this time with bands for AT&T originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 13 Feb 2011 08:49:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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What the what?! Best Buy has just put up word on when you can pre-order the Motorola Xoom — this coming Thursday, February 17th — and a price, $1,199 . There are “great” financing offers available, but we can’t get over this price we’re seeing. Our only hope is that this may be a placeholder number, which will get revised soon, though it’s live on Best Buy’s site and there’s nothing to really indicate it’s a mistake. Moreover, that 1-month data activation requirement we noted recently is indeed real, meaning you’ll need to pay a levy to Verizon as well before you get your Android 3.0 groove on. [Thanks, Joe and Magid] Motorola Xoom up for pre-order at Best Buy this Thursday… for $1,199! originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 13 Feb 2011 06:58:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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