Engadget RSS Feed http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2013 AOL Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/ <![CDATA[LG DoublePlay review]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/06/lg-doubleplay-review/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/06/lg-doubleplay-review/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/06/lg-doubleplay-review/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments It's no secret that Android's dominance of the smartphone world is due in part to the sheer number of models available running the OS. This abundance of choice, while undoubtedly good for consumers, presents a challenge for OEMs as they design and build handsets: how to craft a device that stands out from the crowd? At this point, we've seen slabs of all sizes, a legion of landscape sliders, and a dual-screen oddity join the Android family. Now, LG has created the DoublePlay, giving users both a hint of the Echo's dual screen experience along with a split physical keyboard for tactile typing. In doing so, the company has accomplished something we weren't sure was possible by building a unique Android phone. The question is, does this unusual form factor provide an improved user experience, or is it destined to go down in gadget history as a gimmick?

Gallery: LG DoublePlay review

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]]> Androiddoubledouble playdouble screenDoublePlayDoubleScreendualdual screendualscreenkeyboardLGlg doubleplayLgDoubleplaymobilepostcrossMSM8255playqualcommqualcomm scorpionQualcommScorpionreviewscreenSlidslideslider Tue, 06 Dec 2011 16:00:00 -0500 21|20111837 <![CDATA[Lenovo's LePhone S2 joins the Beijing party, boasts a 1.4GHz chip in a much lighter body (updated)]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/29/lenovos-lephone-s2-joins-the-beijing-party-boasts-a-1-4ghz-chi/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/29/lenovos-lephone-s2-joins-the-beijing-party-boasts-a-1-4ghz-chi/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/29/lenovos-lephone-s2-joins-the-beijing-party-boasts-a-1-4ghz-chi/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Just to wrap up today's product launch extravaganza in Beijing, Lenovo also threw in its new LePhone S2 dedicated to the phone category in China (while insisting the 5-inch LePad S2005 is more of a tablet, but we'll let you guys do the debate). This 3.8-inch WCDMA phone is no match for many of the big players out there with its single-core 1.4GHz Qualcomm MSM8255 chip, but other than that it should be pretty sufficient for the average user. The specs include a 800 x 480 TFT display, Android 2.3.4, 512MB RAM with 8GB ROM or 1GB RAM with 16GB ROM (neither comes with memory expansion), slightly different casing design for both models, eight megapixel 720p CMOS camera and a much lighter body compared to its two predecessors -- we're looking at a reduction from 165g to just 120g (including the 1,500mAh battery) at 10.9mm thick. Despite the weight loss, this phone has kept the handy gesture area below the screen.

Sadly there's no word on release dates or prices for the S2, so again, come back in a bit for our hands-on photos from Engadget Chinese.

Update: We've now been told that starting today the S2 will be sold for RMB 2,990 (about $470) unsubsidized. There will also be a TD-SCDMA variant at some point for those hooked up to China Mobile.

Update 2: And our hands-on photos plus video are up now! Enjoy.

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]]> 1.4GHz3.8-inchbreaking newscellphonechinahands-onideaphoneideaphone s2IdeaphoneS2lenovoleoslephonelephone s2LephoneS2mobile phoneMobilePhonemobilepostcrossMSM8255phonesmartphoneWCDMA Tue, 29 Nov 2011 04:33:00 -0500 21|20116332 <![CDATA[Acer's first venture into Windows Phone arrives in France as the Allegro]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/31/acers-first-venture-into-windows-phone-arrives-in-france-as-the/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/31/acers-first-venture-into-windows-phone-arrives-in-france-as-the/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/31/acers-first-venture-into-windows-phone-arrives-in-france-as-the/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments
Remember the Acer W4? After seeing it at IFA 2011, it seems that it's finally ready to make some first impressions, and its blind date is with France. Known officially as the Allegro, Acer's inaugural Windows Phone isn't going over the top in the spec department: it has a 3.6-inch WVGA (800 x 480) display, 1GHz single-core Qualcomm MSM8255 CPU, 8GB internal storage, 5MP rear camera with LED flash and a 1,300mAh battery. However, a unique addition to this €299 ($425) device is a feature called Fast Charge, which allows the Allegro to get juiced up to 2.5 times faster than the rest of the company's lineup. Expect the device to land in France in mid-November with two color options -- white and dark blue iceberg. Just make sure, Acer, to walk your date all the way back home from dinner.

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]]> 1ghzaceracer allegroacer w4AcerAllegroAcerW4allegrofast chargeFastChargefrancemangomobilepostminimsm8255officialqualcommw4windows phonewindows phone mangoWindowsPhoneWindowsPhoneMangowvga Mon, 31 Oct 2011 00:31:00 -0400 21|20093939 <![CDATA[Lenovo's upcoming LePhone S2 seen running Android as well as Windows Phone, looks confused]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/30/lenovos-upcoming-lephone-s2-seen-running-android-as-well-as-win/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/30/lenovos-upcoming-lephone-s2-seen-running-android-as-well-as-win/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/30/lenovos-upcoming-lephone-s2-seen-running-android-as-well-as-win/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments We're not quite sure what's going on here: you see, Lenovo's been cosying up to Android for its smartphones and tablets all this time, so we were a bit surprised when one of its product managers posted some photos of a Windows Phone-powered handset (even Engadget makes an appearance). More interestingly, this mysterious phone looks identical to the upcoming Lenovo LePhone S2, which features a heavily customized Android 2.3.4, 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255 chip, 480 x 800 display, eight-megapixel camera (with 720p recording) and a smaller plus lighter body than its predecessor. PCPOP's done a brief preview of the S2 Android if you're curious.

But the bigger story here is that if Lenovo is indeed developing a Windows Phone Mango device for the Chinese market (and remember that Lenovo has yet to market its smartphones outside China), then this S2 variant could be the first of its kind that gets the blessing from the Chinese authorities. Right now Windows Phone has a tight Facebook and Twitter integration, both of which are unfortunately banned by the Great Firewall; and additionally, even the Windows Phone Marketplace had fallen victim to the system for unknown reasons back in August. Of course, Windows Phone's China penetration could be just a matter of time anyway, but it'll be interesting to see what compromises Microsoft will have made to keep the authorities happy -- Nokia will surely need this to keep a good shape in China.

On the other hand, given the common hardware compatibility between the two mobile OSes, there's also a good chance that this strange device is merely the work of some curious engineers at Lenovo -- you know, much like the Android-powered Nokia prototype spotted in June. If this is indeed the truth then let our bubbles burst.

Update: It turns out that Lenovo's less-known A60 Android handset has already made it to the Philippines at least, so the company does have a small presence in the mobile market outside China. Thanks Ravin!

Gallery: Lenovo's upcoming LePhone S2 seen running Android as well as Windows Phone, looks confused

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]]> androidandroid 2.3.4Android2.3.4Chinale osleaklenovoLeOslephonelephone s2LephoneS2mangomobilepostminiMSM8255prototypeteaserwindows phonewindows phone mangoWindowsPhoneWindowsPhoneMangowp7.5 Sun, 30 Oct 2011 03:13:00 -0400 21|20093797 <![CDATA[HTC Radar review]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/11/htc-radar-review/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/11/htc-radar-review/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/11/htc-radar-review/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments
It took life as the Omega, but it didn't take long for HTC's Mango handset for the masses to be christened the Radar. Alongside the higher-end Titan (with its gigantic 4.7-inch screen and souped-up 1.5GHz CPU), it holds the potential to replace numerous devices in the company's Windows Phone lineup -- the Trophy, Mozart and HD7 all come to mind. Yes, we may see additional options down the road, but for the moment, it comes down to these two. While the Radar's aging chipset, sealed battery and limited 8GB headroom will undoubtedly discourage some buyers, it's managed to find a soft spot in our jaded hearts. Just how'd it do that? Read on, as we count the reasons why.

Gallery: HTC Radar review

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]]> htchtc radarhtc radar 4gHtcRadarHtcRadar4gmangomicrosoftmsm8255radarradar 4gRadar4greviewsmartphonesmartphonest-mobiletmobilevideowindows phonewindows phone 7windows phone 7.5windows phone 7.5 mangowindows phone mangoWindowsPhoneWindowsPhone7WindowsPhone7.5WindowsPhone7.5MangoWindowsPhoneMango Tue, 11 Oct 2011 12:00:00 -0400 21|20077348 <![CDATA[Xperia Ray makes US debut, goes unlocked for $425]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/03/xperia-ray-makes-us-debut-goes-unlocked-for-425/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/03/xperia-ray-makes-us-debut-goes-unlocked-for-425/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/03/xperia-ray-makes-us-debut-goes-unlocked-for-425/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Giving you a new opportunity to tell your favorite carrier exactly where it can stick that nasty two-year agreement, the unlocked Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray has made its official debut in the United States. In partnership with NewEgg, the handset carries an MSRP of $425 (although it currently sells for $380), where shoppers may choose between gold, black, white and pink varieties. As carrier compatibility goes, the phone features quad-band GSM support, along with 3G capability over the 2100 / 1900 / 850MHz airwaves, which makes it best suited for AT&T in the US, or Bell, Rogers and Telus up north. The Xperia Ray packs an MSM8255 SoC -- which features a 1GHz CPU and an Adreno 205 GPU -- along with a 3.3-inch FWVGA display and Android 2.3. Of particular note, it also sports an 8.1 megapixel lens with an Exmor R sensor that's well-suited for low-light situations, along with an LED flash and the ability to record video at 720p. So, if you're mad as hell at two-year ordeals, here's a reason to not take it anymore. Howard Beale would be so very proud.

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]]> androidandroid 2.3Android2.3exmor rExmorRfwvgagingerbreadgooglemobilepostcrossmsm8255smartphonesmartphonessony ericssonsony ericsson xperia raySonyEricssonSonyEricssonXperiaRayunlockedxperia rayXperiaRay Mon, 03 Oct 2011 08:49:00 -0400 21|20071263 <![CDATA[Oppo announces X903 smartphone, leaves Leonardo DiCaprio confused (video)]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/16/oppo-announces-x903-smartphone-leaves-leonardo-dicaprio-confuse/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/16/oppo-announces-x903-smartphone-leaves-leonardo-dicaprio-confuse/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/16/oppo-announces-x903-smartphone-leaves-leonardo-dicaprio-confuse/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Oppo, beloved maker of a variety of electronics rarely released outside of China, is jumping into the smartphone business with an Android-powered slider called the Oppo X903. Take the following specs with a pinch of salt, but the device is believed to have a 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255 CPU and comes with an eight megapixel camera and a 3.97-inch WVGA IPS screen. So far, so normal -- what's not normal is the ad campaign for the phone, in which a bemused Leonardo DiCaprio stares glumly out of a moving train as a woman writes "find me" in condensation on a perfectly clean window. That's right after the break and you won't have to look too hard to find press shots of the phone itself either. They're down there in the gallery.

Gallery: Oppo X903 Press shots

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]]> AndroidAndroid 2.2Android 2.2 FroyoAndroid2.2Android2.2FroyoChinaHandsetLeonardo DiCaprioLeonardoDicapriomobilemobilepostcrossMSM8255OppoOppo X903OppoX903SmartphoneSnapdragon MSM8255SnapdragonMsm8255videoX903 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 13:33:00 -0400 21|20018757 <![CDATA[Huawei Vision smartphone: Android 2.3, 1GHz CPU, unibody construction]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/03/huawei-vision-smartphone-android-2-3-1ghz-cpu-unibody-constru/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/03/huawei-vision-smartphone-android-2-3-1ghz-cpu-unibody-constru/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/03/huawei-vision-smartphone-android-2-3-1ghz-cpu-unibody-constru/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Is the world's next showstopping Gingerbread smartphone seriously coming from Huawei? The same company that shocked us all with the S7 Slim tablet (and pulled a similar stunt with the MediaPad) has just taken the wraps off of its newest handset in Beijing, and the curtly-titled Vision offers quite the stat sheet. While it still falls short of Samsung's Galaxy S II and HTC's EVO 3D in terms of raw horsepower, it's still more than capable of holding its own. Within the unibody frame, you'll find a 3.7-inch capacitive touchpanel, a five megapixel autofocus camera (with LED flash and 720p video recording), 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM 8255 processor and a 1,400mAh battery.

Moreover, there's 802.11b/g/n WiFi, Bluetooth 2.1, 512MB of RAM, 2GB of ROM, a microSD slot capable of holding 32GB, and a micro-USB 2.0 socket to boot. Per usual, A-GPS, an FM radio tuner, proximity sensor and light sensor are thrown in, and for those with varying moods, you'll likely appreciate the availability of silver, gold and charcoal back covers. The chassis measures 9.9 millimeters at its thinnest point while weighing 121 grams, which Huawei curiously points out is "less than a bottle of perfume or aftershave." We're told that it's loaded with a "3D interface," but given that we're not hearing anything about a "3D display," it's probably little more than spruced-up 2D. We're still waiting to hear back on a price, but "select markets" can look for it to land in September.

Update: Ah, so it turns out that the "3D interface" is nothing more than just a slightly tweaked version of SPB's Shell 3D launcher.

Gallery: Huawei Vision smartphone press photos

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]]> 3dandroidandroid 2.3Android2.3gingerbreadgoogle androidGoogleAndroidHuaweiHuawei visionHuaweiVisionMSM 8255Msm8255qualcommShell 3DShell3dsmartphoneSnapdragonSnapdragon MSM 8255SnapdragonMsm8255SPBSPB Shell 3DSpbShell3dvision Wed, 03 Aug 2011 03:01:00 -0400 21|20007717 <![CDATA[NEC MEDIAS WP N-06C hands-on]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/16/nec-medias-wp-n-06c-hands-on/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/16/nec-medias-wp-n-06c-hands-on/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/16/nec-medias-wp-n-06c-hands-on/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments There aren't really that many choices when it comes to waterproof Android phones, let alone those that also happen to be razor thin, so excuse us for getting all giddy when our Engadget Chinese brethren stumbled upon this NEC MEDIAS WP N-06C at Sin Tak, Hong Kong. Here's a quick recap: what we have here is a 7.9mm-thick Android 2.3.3 handset that packs a 4-inch 480 x 854 LCD, 1GHz Qualcomm MSM8255 chip, 512MB RAM, 1GB ROM, and 5 megapixel autofocus camera. Additionally, this phone also boasts IPX5 and IPX7 protection ratings -- the former for protection against water jets, and the latter for immersion up to one meter (and for the record, the "X" indicates no solid protection rated here). Read on for our hands-on impressions.

Gallery: NEC MEDIAS WP N-06C hands-on

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]]> 1ghz1segandroidandroid 2.3Android2.3cellphoneDoCoMofeaturedfeaturesgingerbreadhands-onJapanMEDIASmobilemobile phoneMobilePhoneMSM8255N-06CNECNEC MEDIAS N-06CNEC MEDIAS WP N-06CNecMediasN-06cNecMediasWpN-06cNTT DoCoMoNttDocomophoneslimsmartphonesuperslimwaterproofWP N-06CWpN-06c Sat, 16 Jul 2011 11:43:00 -0400 21|19992782 <![CDATA[Sharp SH8188U is run-of-the-mill 1GHz Android, awaits (possible stateside) introduction]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/24/sharp-sh8188u-is-run-of-the-mill-1ghz-android-awaits-possible/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/24/sharp-sh8188u-is-run-of-the-mill-1ghz-android-awaits-possible/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/24/sharp-sh8188u-is-run-of-the-mill-1ghz-android-awaits-possible/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Well, look at what the cat dragged in. Today we're given a view of the Sharp SH8188U, a Froyo-filled slate phone that sports a Qualcomm MSM8255 SoC. Like other handsets of this heritage -- including the Incredible S and myTouch 4G -- users can expect a familiar 1GHz Scorpion CPU paired with an Adreno 205 GPU. While the device has floated around the interwebs since May, we've sourced new details from the Bluetooth SIG that suggest North America might get a piece of the action. Of course, a new radio would be required for stateside use, because while quadband GSM functionality is there, current specs list only 2100 / 900MHz 3G support -- fine for Europe and Asia, but incompatible with our 1900 / 1700 / 850MHz spectrums. Externally, consumers will find a WVGA LCD display (800 x 480), a 5 megapixel camera with LED flash, what appears to be a front-facing self-shooter, and HDMI. Curiously, we're seeing benchmarks of the SH8188U running Android 2.3.4 (details below) -- good news indeed, because Froyo is really starting to melt.

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]]> 1ghzadreno 205Adreno205androidandroid 2.2android 2.3android 2.3.4Android2.2Android2.3Android2.3.4gingerbreadhdmileakleakedleaksmobilemsm8255qualcommscorpionsh8188usharpsmartphonesmartphonessnapdragonwvga Fri, 24 Jun 2011 21:01:00 -0400 21|19976260 <![CDATA[Sharp Aquos SH-12C 3D smartphone hands-on (video)]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/20/sharp-aquos-sh-12c-3d-smartphone-hands-on-video/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/20/sharp-aquos-sh-12c-3d-smartphone-hands-on-video/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/20/sharp-aquos-sh-12c-3d-smartphone-hands-on-video/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Towards the end of our recent trip to Taiwan for Computex, just as the hustle and bustle was winding down and we'd settled on a bit of sightseeing, we stumbled upon a rare beast -- a smartphone unicorn of sorts -- the Sharp Aquos SH-12C. This 3D-capable Android handset for NTT's Docomo network was imported from its native Japan by a Hong Kong resident who was also attending the epic trade show. Like the HTC EVO 3D, this device features twin cameras and a glasses-free stereoscopic qHD display, so we decided to combine work and play by getting some hands-on time with this mysterious phone right on the observation deck of Taipei 101. Take a look a our gallery below -- complete with foggy views from the 89th floor at dusk -- and hit the break for our hands-on video, first impressions and some camera samples.

Gallery: Sharp Aquos SH-12C 3D smartphone hands-on

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]]> 1.4ghz1seg3d8 megapixel8Megapixelandroidandroid 2.3android 2.3.3Android2.3Android2.3.3aquoscomputexcomputex 2011Computex2011docomoFeliCagingerbreadgooglehands-onMSM8255qhdQualcommsh-12csharpsharp aquossharp aquos sh-12cSharpAquosSharpAquosSh-12csmartphoneSnapdragonunicornunicornsvideo Mon, 20 Jun 2011 10:01:00 -0400 21|19962441 <![CDATA[Samsung Galaxy S Plus trekking to Netherlands, coming 'soon' for €449]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/08/samsung-galaxy-s-plus-trekking-to-netherlands-coming-soon-for/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/08/samsung-galaxy-s-plus-trekking-to-netherlands-coming-soon-for/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/08/samsung-galaxy-s-plus-trekking-to-netherlands-coming-soon-for/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Samsung's venerable Galaxy S lineup may appear a bit sedate in comparison to the Galaxy S II, but that doesn't mean the company is allowing its former champion to collect dust. As you recall, the 2011 Edition began sprouting along Russia's shores with an upgraded 1.4GHz Qualcomm MSM8255T chip, 14.4Mbps HSPA+ radio and 1650mAh battery -- along with news it would be marketed as the Galaxy S Plus outside of The Federation. True to Sammy's word, the phone is now trekking across Eurasia, where it hopes to join the bicyclers of Holland as they dodge tourists and await net neutrality legislation. Absent any carrier commitments, this 2011 refresh will retail for €449, which could be tempting -- unless you're already pocketing a Galaxy S II, that is. Google's translation of the Dutch PR suggests a launch that's coming "soon," and you're invited to hop the break for some linguistic giggles.

[Thanks, Wedea]

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]]> 1.4ghz2011 edition2011Edition4gandroidandroid 2.3Android2.3galaxy sgalaxy s plusGalaxySGalaxySPlusgingerbreadhollandhspai9001mobileMSM8255netherlandsqualcommrussiasamsungsamsung galaxy sSamsungGalaxySsmartphonesmartphonessnapdragon Wed, 08 Jun 2011 20:38:00 -0400 21|19962177 <![CDATA[Acer W4 Windows Phone Mango handset eyes-on (video)]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/01/acer-w4-windows-phone-mango-handset-eyes-on-video/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/01/acer-w4-windows-phone-mango-handset-eyes-on-video/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/01/acer-w4-windows-phone-mango-handset-eyes-on-video/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments It'll be a little while before Windows Phone 7 Mango phones pop up in the shops, but here at Computex, Acer decided to give us a little tease with a mockup of its upcoming W4 handset. Before you get all excited, though, the hardware specs are pretty yawn-inducing: there's a 3.6-inch 800 x 480 display of unknown type, 1GHz Qualcomm MSM8255 CPU, up to 8GB of storage, 5 megapixel auto-focus camera, and DLNA support. Hardly anything new here, which is a surprise given that we're looking at a Mango device -- a phone to be shipped with a major WP7 refresh.

Anyhow, you'll also find the usual radios like 802.11 b/g/n plus Bluetooth 2.1 here, but interestingly enough, it looks like the W4 will be coming in two SKUs: one with HSPA 850 / 1900, and one with HSPA 900 / 2100 -- obviously a potential problem for globetrotters. As for look and feel the W4's well within the comfort zone of Acer's smartphone ID, and the curved back felt nice and solid in our hands, but we shall save our final judgement for the real deal. When we hear a release date, you'll know it as soon as we do.

Gallery: Acer W4 Windows Phone Mango handset eyes-on

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]]> AcerAcer W4AcerW4computexcomputex 2011Computex2011DLNAfeaturedfeaturesGSMhands-onHSPAmangoMicrosoftMicrosoft Windows PhoneMicrosoftWindowsPhonemockupMSM8255QualcommvideoW4Windows Phonewindows phone 7Windows Phone MangoWindowsPhoneWindowsPhone7WindowsPhoneMangowp7 Wed, 01 Jun 2011 08:25:00 -0400 21|19954961 <![CDATA[NEC MEDIAS WP N-06C announced in Japan, shows off slimness with waterproof body]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/16/nec-medias-wp-n-06c-announced-in-japan-shows-off-slimness-with/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/16/nec-medias-wp-n-06c-announced-in-japan-shows-off-slimness-with/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/16/nec-medias-wp-n-06c-announced-in-japan-shows-off-slimness-with/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Seriously, why does Japan get all the fun toys? The leaked brochure of this crazy thin NEC MEDIAS N-06C already got us all giddy last month, and now we have a launch date: fans of NTT DoCoMo will be able to nab this device around June or July, meaning owners need not seal this waterproof phone in a plastic bag before heading out for a summer swim. In case you missed the details, here we have a 7.9mm-thick Android 2.3 phone, which easily beats the chubby Galaxy S II at 8.49mm in terms of slimness; though to be fair, the N-06C packs about 9.7mm around its 5 megapixel camera. Inside this tight package you'll also find a 4-inch 854 x 480 LCD, a 1GHz Qualcomm MSM8255, 512MB RAM, 802.11b/g/n WiFi, Bluetooth, and microSDHC expansion. But enough with the specs -- head over to Akihabara News for some wet hands-on pics.

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]]> AndroidAndroid 2.3Android2.3announceannouncementcellphoneDoCoMoJapanlaunchMEDIASmobile phoneMobilePhoneMSM8255N-06CNECNEC N-06CNecN-06cNTTNTT DoCoMoNttDocomophoneQualcomm MSM8255QualcommMsm8255razor thinRazorThinslimsmartphonesuper slimSuperSlimthin Mon, 16 May 2011 06:12:00 -0400 21|19941142 <![CDATA[Sharp Aquos Phone SH-12C has 3D cameras, qHD resolution, Gingerbread filling]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/11/sharp-aquos-phone-sh-12c-has-3d-cameras-qhd-resolution-gingerb/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/11/sharp-aquos-phone-sh-12c-has-3d-cameras-qhd-resolution-gingerb/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/11/sharp-aquos-phone-sh-12c-has-3d-cameras-qhd-resolution-gingerb/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments The HTC EVO 3D and LG Optimus 3D just got themselves a new buddy in the three-dee picture-taking arena in the shape of Sharp's Aquos Phone SH-12C. We know, that name just rolls off the tongue. What's remarkable about the 12C is that the dual cameras on its back go all the way up to 8 megapixels (to the EVO 3D's 5), which will be creating quite the tasty workload for the 1.4GHz Qualcomm MSM8255 chip contained within. A qHD (540 x 960) screen resolution also keeps up with HTC's latest, though the 4.2-inch, 3D-capable display on the Aquos offers more pixel density and less in absolute real estate. Android 2.3, replete with some evident customizations, will serve as the OS, and 720p video recording in 3D will also be available when Sharp launches the 12C in Japan on May 20th. Rest of the world? Well, we can dream about it right now.

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]]> 2.33d3d camera3d cameras3dCamera3dCamerasandroidandroid 2.3Android2.3aquosaquos phoneaquos phone sh-12cAquosPhoneAquosPhoneSh-12cdocomogingerbreadjapanjapanesemsm8255nttntt docomoNttDocomoqhdsh-12csharpsmartphone Wed, 11 May 2011 05:08:00 -0400 21|19937281 <![CDATA[Acer Iconia Smart hits the FCC, readies to smack AT&T with 1024 x 480 screen?]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/26/acer-iconia-smart-hits-the-fcc-readies-to-smack-atandt-with-its-4/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/26/acer-iconia-smart-hits-the-fcc-readies-to-smack-atandt-with-its-4/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/26/acer-iconia-smart-hits-the-fcc-readies-to-smack-atandt-with-its-4/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Acer promised a 4.8-inch, 1024 x 480 tabletphone would arrive in April 2011, and April's nearly through -- but don't cross off the Acer Iconia Smart yet, because that brushed aluminum frame has just materialized at our favorite government institution. Yes, the FCC laid eyes on radiation test reports for the Android 2.3 device, which reveal that the quad-band GSM handset is headed to both Canada and the US. Given that the North American version only has 850, 1900 and 2100MHz 3G frequencies, it sounds like a lock for AT&T. Inside, you'll find a 1GHz Qualcomm MSM8255 processor, 512MB each of ROM and RAM, an 8 megapixel autofocus camera with LED flash, a 2 megapixel front-facing cam, micro-HDMI output capable of 720p, a 1500mAh user-replaceable battery and all the usual 802.11 b/g/n WiFi, Bluetooth 2.1 and GPS trimmings you'd expect. Now, Acer, how about a new release date?

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]]> AcerandroidIconia SmartIconia Smart S300IconiaSmartIconiaSmartS300msm8255QualcommS300Smart HandHeldSmartHandheldsmartphoneSnapdragon Tue, 26 Apr 2011 21:34:00 -0400 21|19924703 <![CDATA[Mobilicity prepares HTC Emerald (aka MyTouch 4G) for northern ascent]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/19/mobilicity-prepares-htc-emerald-aka-mytouch-4g-for-northern-as/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/19/mobilicity-prepares-htc-emerald-aka-mytouch-4g-for-northern-as/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/19/mobilicity-prepares-htc-emerald-aka-mytouch-4g-for-northern-as/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Following its launch of the Nexus S, Mobilicity is bringing another Android superstar to Canada with the HTC Emerald, known stateside as the T-Mobile MyTouch 4G. According to Mobilesyrup, we're looking at a sticker price of $450 to $500 for this freshly re-minted device, so if you're hoping to benefit from the carrier's lower-cost monthly plans, we recommend you begin stacking up the loonies. Perceptive readers will note the phone is getting a Gingerbread upgrade just in time for its rumored mid-May arrival -- but otherwise the Emerald is a MyTouch 4G through and through, featuring the same 1GHz Snapdragon processor, 768MB of RAM and five megapixel shooter that we've come to know and love on T-Mobile's network. Let's keep our fingers crossed and hope we also get a dash of subtlety in this revision, given the overly-excited styling we noted in our review.

[Thanks, Steve]

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]]> androidandroid 2.3Android2.3canadaemeraldgingerbreadglaciergooglehtchtc emeraldHTC GlacierHtcEmeraldHtcGlacierleakmobilemobilicityMSM8255smartphonesnapdragon Tue, 19 Apr 2011 10:31:00 -0400 21|19917027 <![CDATA[Microsoft's latest WP7 chassis spec includes second-gen Snapdragon, optional gyroscope]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/14/microsofts-latest-wp7-chassis-spec-includes-second-gen-snapdrag/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/14/microsofts-latest-wp7-chassis-spec-includes-second-gen-snapdrag/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/14/microsofts-latest-wp7-chassis-spec-includes-second-gen-snapdrag/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments The minimum specs for Microsoft's Windows Phone 7 OS have taken a nice bump upwards, it has been revealed at this year's MIX. Current WP7 handsets are all running the Qualcomm MSM8x50 Snapdragon, the original 1GHz chip with Adreno 200 graphics, but Microsoft has now upgraded the requirement to Qualcomm's second-gen part, the MSM8x55 and the more powerful Adreno 205 GPU. That's already seen widespread adoption among devices like the HTC Thunderbolt and Xperia Play, but Microsoft isn't content with just one option and is also throwing in Qualcomm's MSM7x30, a fine multimedia performer that's already hit the market inside the T-Mobile G2. The latter part also comes with Adreno 205, making it a constant of future Windows Phone devices, while the option to include a gyroscope has also been provisioned for. Video of the MIX 11 session explaining these tweaks and much more about WP7 architecture can be found after the break.

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]]> adrenoadreno 205Adreno205architecturechassischassis specChassisSpecdeveloper conferenceDeveloperConferencegyrogyroscopeistvan cseriIstvanCserimicrosoftmixmix 11Mix11MSM7230msm7630msm7x30msm8255msm8655qualcommsnadragonsocspecspecssystem-on-chipvideowindows phonewindows phone 7WindowsPhoneWindowsPhone7wp7 Thu, 14 Apr 2011 13:04:00 -0400 21|19913364 <![CDATA[HTC Desire S review]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/10/htc-desire-s-review/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/10/htc-desire-s-review/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/10/htc-desire-s-review/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments This time last year, HTC had two Android smartphones for the mainstream: the 3.7-inch Desire, outfitted with the latest and greatest, and the 3.2-inch Legend, which was humbler in specs but offered the novelty of an aluminum unibody construction. After seeing that strategy pay off handsomely, the company's come back in 2011 with a similar proposition. The 4-inch Incredible S is now the higher-end device, while the 3.7-inch Desire S is the smaller, aluminum-shelled handset. What's curious this time, however, is that the Desire S has exactly the same 1GHz Snapdragon inside it, the same graphics, same WVGA resolution, and the same 768MB of RAM as the Incredible S. Throw in the fact it comes with Gingerbread preloaded and a few new tweaks to the Sense UI and you've got to wonder if this might not be the more, um, desirable of HTC's new Android duo. Only one way to find out, right? Full review after the break.

Gallery: HTC Desire S review

Gallery: HTC Desire S versus Desire and Incredible S

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]]> 1ghz3.7-inch5 megapixel5Megapixel720p768mbadrenoadreno 205Adreno205aluminumandroidandroid 2.3android 2.3.3Android2.3Android2.3.3desire sDesireSfront-facing cameraFront-facingCameragingerbreadgorilla glassGorillaGlasshtchtc desire shtc senseHtcDesireSHtcSensemsm8255Qualcomm MSM8255QualcommMsm8255reviews-lcdsenseslcdsmartphonesnapdragonsuper lcdSuperLcdunibodyvideowvga Sun, 10 Apr 2011 13:30:00 -0400 21|19908233 <![CDATA[Sony Ericsson's Acro leaked, shows up its older brother]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/05/sony-ericssons-acro-leaked-shows-up-its-older-brother/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/05/sony-ericssons-acro-leaked-shows-up-its-older-brother/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/05/sony-ericssons-acro-leaked-shows-up-its-older-brother/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Whoa there, Mister Clickety-click, contain that check-box excitement just a tick. Thanks to a keen set of eyes (and an overly-eager Sony Ericsson employee), we present SE's latest unreleased Xperia, the Acro -- a refinement to its recent Gingerbread-wielding Arc that you most certainly weren't meant to see. Duplicating the core specs of its sibling, Sony's future stuntman takes it a step further, performing infrared and NFC communication, while also showcasing its DTV reception skills -- you know, so the locals can get their fill of zany game shows on the commute. Like its kin, the Arc features a 1GHz Snapdragon MSM8255, 4.2-inch display and an 8.1 megapixel Exmor R sensor, just like the one you may or may not see in future iPhones. Even though the TV function is decidedly intriguing, we know you're just considering beaming bits of IrDA glory to your graphing calculator. Hey, there's no shame in that.

Update: Based on the model number, we're pretty sure the Acro is destined for KDDI's au brand.

[Thanks, Chris]

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]]> 1ghz4.2-inch720p8 megapixel8Megapixelacroandroidandroid 2.3Android2.3arcdtvexmor rExmorRgingerbreadinfraredirdaleakleaksmobilemobile dtvmobile tvMobileDtvMobileTvmsm8255nfcqualcommsmartphonesnapdragonsonysony ericssonSonyEricSonyEricsson Tue, 05 Apr 2011 03:18:00 -0400 21|19902953 <![CDATA[Samsung Galaxy S getting a 1.4GHz '2011 edition' next month (update: confirmed)]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/31/samsung-galaxy-s-rumored-to-be-getting-a-1-4ghz-2011-edition-n/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/31/samsung-galaxy-s-rumored-to-be-getting-a-1-4ghz-2011-edition-n/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/31/samsung-galaxy-s-rumored-to-be-getting-a-1-4ghz-2011-edition-n/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments You didn't think Samsung was going to leave the classic Galaxy S handset in the past, did you? Dmitriy Ryabinin of hi-tech.mail.ru has tracked down the above comparison sheet showing off a new variant of the 4-inch Android phone, this time packing a 1.4GHz Qualcomm MSM8255T chip and a 14.4Mbps HSPA+ radio. Other than those upgrades and a 1650mAh battery, it's a faithful reproduction of last year's original and should be arriving in Russia around the end of April for a price of just under 24,000 rubles ($846). What gives us faith in this apparent leak is our earlier sighting of a 3.7-inch Galaxy S2 "Mini" device from Samsung, which also clocks in at a mighty 1.4GHz. Coincidence? We doubt it.

[Thanks, Andy]

Update: That was quick. Samsung's Russian mouthpiece has confirmed all of the above, adding note of a metal back cover and a Galaxy S Plus name for markets outside of Russia. Sadly, there's no word as to where else it might be showing up.

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]]> 1.4ghz2011 edition2011Edition4gandroidandroid 2.3Android2.3galaxy sgalaxy s plusGalaxySGalaxySPlusgingerbreadhspai9001MSM8255qualcommrumorrussiasamsungsamsung galaxy sSamsungGalaxySsnapdragonspeculation Thu, 31 Mar 2011 06:59:00 -0400 21|19898277 <![CDATA[Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc review]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/30/sony-ericsson-xperia-arc-review/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/30/sony-ericsson-xperia-arc-review/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/30/sony-ericsson-xperia-arc-review/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Like all good things Sony Ericsson, the Xperia Arc didn't wait for an official announcement to make itself known. First appearing on a set of teasing posters at CES in January, it confounded us with a ridiculously thin (8.7mm / 0.3in) profile and an unorthodox concave rear, whose sighting was followed up with the revelation of a potent mix of internal components as well. The same 1GHz Qualcomm MSM8255 processor and Adreno 205 graphics that you'll find on brandmate Xperia Play are present within the Arc, and are backed by 512MB of RAM (320MB available to apps), 8GB of MicroSD storage, an 8 megapixel Exmor R image sensor, an HDMI output, and a 1500mAh battery. That tightly packed interior is then topped off with a 4.2-inch Reality Display capable of accommodating 854 x 480 pixels. Throw the latest mobile build of Android, Gingerbread, into the mix and you've got yourself a compelling list of reasons for riding aboard this Arc. Nonetheless, spec sheets tell only half the story and we're here for the full disclosure -- what's the Arc like to use on a daily basis, how are its talents harnessed by Sony Ericsson's tweaked UI, and, most importantly, do people think better of us for carrying such a stylish phone? Keep reading to find out.

Gallery: Xperia Arc review

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]]> 1ghz4.2-inch720p8 megapixel8Megapixeladrenoadreno 205Adreno205androidandroid 2.3Android2.3arcbraviabravia engineBraviaEngineexmor rExmorRgingerbreadlt15imsm8255qualcommreality displayRealityDisplayreviewscorpionsmartphonesnapdragonsonysony ericssonSonyEricssonvideoxperiaxperia arcXperiaArc Wed, 30 Mar 2011 11:54:00 -0400 21|19894688 <![CDATA[Sony Ericsson Xperia Play review]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/28/sony-ericsson-xperia-play-review/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/28/sony-ericsson-xperia-play-review/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/28/sony-ericsson-xperia-play-review/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments The PlayStation Phone. We've had quite the intimate history with this gamepad-equipped slider, learning of its secretive existence way back in August and then handling a prototype unit in January, so you'll forgive us for feeling sentimental and still entertaining our pet name for it. The Sony Ericsson marketing gurus renamed it the Xperia Play when it finally went official at MWC this year, but the PlayStation connection remains as strong as ever. Aside from the D-pad, iconic game keys, and two touchpads, this device comes with a little app named PlayStation Pocket, which will be serving up dollops of classic PlayStation One gaming to all those with a taste for it. Yes, the Sony influence is strong with this one, and the Android Market will be joining the fun with Xperia Play-optimized titles from third-party developers. So all we really need to know now is whether the Android smartphone underpinning this smash-bang fusion of old and new school entertainment happens to be any good. Shall we get Started?

Gallery: Xperia Play review

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]]> 1ghz4-inchadrenoadreno 205Adreno205androidandroid 2.3Android2.3armv7crash bandicootCrashBandicootgamesgaminggingerbreadmobile gamingMobileGamingMSM8255playplaystationplaystation certifiedplaystation oneplaystation phoneplaystation pocketplaystation suitePlaystationCertifiedPlaystationOnePlaystationPhonePlaystationPocketPlaystationSuiteps oneps phonePsOnePsPhonequalcommQualcomm MSM8255QualcommMsm8255r800ireviewscorpionslidersnapdragonsonysony ericssonSonyEricssonvideoxperiaxperia playXperiaPlay Mon, 28 Mar 2011 12:00:00 -0400 21|19893133 <![CDATA[HTC Incredible S review]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/21/htc-incredible-s-review/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/21/htc-incredible-s-review/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/21/htc-incredible-s-review/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments The Incredible S is a beguiling little beast. Looking at its name, familiar rump, and mostly run of the Android mill specs, you'd think it little more than an incremental update. And yet, pick it up and play with it for even the briefest of instances and you'll realize that it's somehow a lot more than that. Seemingly slight changes to the screen, in moving from 3.7 to 4 inches and from an imperfect AMOLED panel to a crisp and clear Super LCD, have earned our eyes' approbation, while an upgraded Snapdragon under the hood, equipped with Adreno 205 graphics, infuses it with a fresh breath of firepower for those demanding HD videos and increasingly sophisticated Android games. Notably, the chip combo inside the Incredible S is the same as that contained within Sony Ericsson's Xperia Play, foretelling perhaps of a PlayStation Certified future for this handset. But that's the future -- right now, there's a big juicy review for you to dig into, so skip past the break to get started.

Gallery: HTC Incredible S review

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]]> 1ghz4-inch720p768mb8 megapixel8Megapixeladreno 205Adreno205androidandroid 2.2Android2.2buttonlessdlnafront-facing cameraFront-facingCamerafroyohtchtc incredible shtc senseHtcIncredibleSHtcSenseincredibleincredible sIncredibleSLED flashLedFlashMSM8255Qualcommqualcomm msm8255QualcommMsm8255reviews-lcdsensesnapdragonsuper lcdSuperLcdvideowvga Mon, 21 Mar 2011 12:00:00 -0400 21|19884767 <![CDATA[HTC Flyer spec sheet leaks with Android 2.3, stylus and 7-inch screen?]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/25/htc-flyer-spec-sheet-leaks-with-android-2-3-stylus-and-7-inch-s/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/25/htc-flyer-spec-sheet-leaks-with-android-2-3-stylus-and-7-inch-s/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/25/htc-flyer-spec-sheet-leaks-with-android-2-3-stylus-and-7-inch-s/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Wondering what sort of goodies might be inside HTC's upcoming tablets? Norwegian tech site Amobil isn't -- they claim to have a pair of inside sources spoon-feeding them all the pertinent details. For the rumored HTC Flyer -- which may or may not be pictured at right -- that includes the same 1GHz Qualcomm MSM8255 chip you'll find in several high-end handsets, 1GB of RAM, as well as a 7-inch, 1024 x 600 capacitive touchscreen, a front-facing 1.3 megapixel camera and a rear 5 megapixel imager, and a piddling 4GB of flash storage to hold all your apps (which sounds a little fishy to us). There's also allegedly 3G for data and Skype calls, an HDMI port, DLNA support and a bonafide stylus to write with, though it's not clear whether we're rumoring a fancy N-Trig display or simply a pack-in capacitive pen.

Though Amobil's sources say the tablet will be sadly limited to Android 2.3 out of the gate, it will allegedly have a brand-new tablet version of HTC's Sense UI designed to provide a "desktop feel," which might be a nice pairing for the "HTC Sensation" trademark presently floating about the internet. If so, don't expect that UI to be limited to a single slate, though -- the last part of this oh-so-juicy rumor is that HTC's also supposedly got a 10-inch LTE tablet (perhaps the Scribe?) arriving in the second half of the year.

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]]> 10-inch3G7-inchandroidandroid 2.3Android2.3FlyerHTCHTC FlyerHTC sensationHTC SenseHtcFlyerHtcSensationHtcSenseLTEMSM8255Qualcommrumorrumorsscribesensationsense uiSenseUitablettablet pcTabletPctablets Tue, 25 Jan 2011 14:38:00 -0500 21|19814756