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As mobile operators continue to move toward the promised land known as "the future," it grows ever more important for them to make some room for it. AT&T announced today that it has started the process of refarming its 2G 1900MHz spectrum in New York City, which should alleviate some of the growing demand on the carrier's 3G and 4G networks within the city. AT&T isn't volunteering specific details on how long the transition will take, and it's only saying that the freed-up bandwidth will be used for high-speed services. There are still plenty of customers on 2G-only devices that will be affected by the transition -- they may still have service for now, but it will likely degrade as the process goes forward -- but the company is reaching out to them and offering alternative options, such as free 3G-capable phones. Let's just hope those don't come with fresh contracts attached. Drift your eyes below for the full press release.

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AT&T begins refarming 2G spectrum in New York City originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 23 May 2012 13:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2g3g4gattedgegsmhspa+ltemobilepostcrossrefarmingspectrumumtsWed, 23 May 2012 13:57:00 EST<![CDATA[Microsoft files EU antitrust complaint against Motorola Mobility, claims unfair licensing practices]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/22/microsoft-files-eu-antitrust-complaint-against-motorola-mobility/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/22/microsoft-files-eu-antitrust-complaint-against-motorola-mobility/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/22/microsoft-files-eu-antitrust-complaint-against-motorola-mobility/#commentsEarly last week, the European Commission gave Google its blessing regarding the purchase of Motorola Mobility. But the honeymoon has been anything but relaxing for the search giant and its latest power-play acquisition, after Apple filed an antitrust complaint, claiming a breach of the company's FRAND obligations. Now Microsoft is waiving the antitrust flag as well, claiming that the company is reportedly abusing its standard-essential patents, impeding fair access to patents that are fundamental to regular device function -- this time dealing with video streaming and wireless connectivity. Microsoft Deputy General Counsel Dave Heiner has posted an appeal to the company's TechNet blog, outlining the issue and explaining that "Motorola is attempting to block sales of Windows PCs, our Xbox game console and other products," further claiming that "Motorola is on a path to use standard essential patents to kill video on the Web, and Google as its new owner doesn't seem to be willing to change course." The key issue at hand is patent pricing -- Microsoft claims that Motorola is demanding an impossibly high royalty of $22.50 for a $1,000 laptop, and that only covers fees for H.264 licensing. It's no secret that Motorola's patent portfolio was a key component of Google's acquisition, and so far it doesn't appear that the company is making any suggestion that Motorola ease up on licensing fees. As always, we'll be keeping an eye on the process, but hit up the source link below for the full scoop from MS.

Microsoft files EU antitrust complaint against Motorola Mobility, claims unfair licensing practices originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 22 Feb 2012 09:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>applecourtcupertinoetsieuropeEuropean CommissionEuropeanCommissionFRANDgoogleinfringementlawlawsuitlegalmicrosoftmotorolamotorola mobilityMotorolaMobilitypatentpolicystandardstransparencyumtsWed, 22 Feb 2012 09:19:00 EST<![CDATA[Apple asks EU regulators to step in on Motorola patent dispute]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/18/apple-asks-eu-regulators-to-step-in-on-motorola-patent-dispute/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/18/apple-asks-eu-regulators-to-step-in-on-motorola-patent-dispute/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/18/apple-asks-eu-regulators-to-step-in-on-motorola-patent-dispute/#comments Apple already asked the European Telecommunications Standards Institute for more transparency on FRAND licensing, and now it's seeking a full-blown intervention. Motorola Mobility claims it received a letter on Friday from the European Commission advising there has been a complaint against it from Apple. The letter also stated that Cupertino wants the Commission to enforce the firm's standards-essential patents that breach agreed FRAND commitments. This latest development comes just one day after a German court awarded Apple an injunction against Motorola's implementation of slide-to-unlock on smartphones, as well as an ongoing saga of similar disputes with the firm. It's also just days after the European Commission approved Google's acquisition of the handset maker, based on beliefs that it "does not itself raise competition issues."

Apple asks EU regulators to step in on Motorola patent dispute originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 18 Feb 2012 10:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Motorola suffered a setback in Germany this morning, after a Mannheim Regional Court struck down one of the company's several patent lawsuits against Apple. The patent in question, EP1053613, is considered essential to the 3G/UMTS wireless standard and, more specifically, pertains to a "method and system for generating a complex pseudonoise sequence for processing a code division multiple access [CDMA] signal." Motorola Mobility had argued that Apple's products infringed upon this patent, but Judge Andreas Voss today dismissed these claims, on the basis that the plaintiff failed to demonstrate Cupertino's violation. It's undoubtedly a welcomed victory for Apple, which had been suffering through something of a losing streak against Motorola, but their ongoing tug-of-war is far from over. Neither Motorola nor Apple have commented on the decision.

German court dismisses Motorola's patent lawsuit against Apple originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3g3g umts3gUmtsAndreas VossAndreasVossapplecourtgermanyjudgelawlawsuitlegalmannheim regional courtMannheimRegionalCourtmotorolapatentpatent infringementPatentInfringementumtsFri, 10 Feb 2012 05:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Apple asks European standards body for more transparency on FRAND licensing]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/08/apple-etsi-frand-licensing-policy/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/08/apple-etsi-frand-licensing-policy/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/08/apple-etsi-frand-licensing-policy/#comments With its legal battles intensifying across the globe, Apple has appealed to the European Telecommunications Standards Institute, calling for a more consistent approach to the licensing of essential patents. In a letter dated November 11th, Cupertino outlined its issues with today's licensing system, with a particular emphasis on patents licensed on a FRAND basis. According to Apple, the entire telecom industry lacks a "consistent policy" on FRAND licensing -- an issue that, not surprisingly, is especially critical to the company's ongoing court cases in Europe. Because of this inconsistency, Apple argues, patent royalty rates are often negotiated arbitrarily and in secret, resulting in abnormally high rates and, of course, plenty of lawsuits. "It is apparent that our industry suffers from a lack of consistent adherence to FRAND principles in the cellular standards arena," wrote Bruce Watrous, Apple's head of intellectual property. The company went on to suggest an alternative solution, calling for ETSI to establish "appropriate" FRAND licensing rates for companies to follow, adding that these rates should be limited to an industry-wide standard, and that companies should be barred from using industry-essential patents to force injunctions.

Apple asks European standards body for more transparency on FRAND licensing originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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New details have emerged about the ongoing Apple-Motorola drama in Germany, courtesy of a court document uncovered by FOSS Patents. The two companies have been engaged in a patent battle of swelling proportion these past few months, with the most recent wrinkle unfolding on Friday, when Apple promptly removed (and returned) its 3G / UMTS-enabled iPads and iPhone 4s from its online German store, in response to a court ruling. At issue in this particular case is a Motorola patent that Apple wants to use under FRAND obligations, but Moto apparently isn't willing to license its technology for free. According to a court filing, the handset maker is asking for 2.25 percent of Apple sales in return for the license, though it remains unclear whether this pertains to sales of all products or, more likely, the 3G-enabled devices under consideration in court. Either way, though, Motorola would stand to see quite a bit of extra revenue, especially considering that Apple's iPhone sales have totaled about $93 billion since 2007. Under Motorola's request, the company would have made about $2.1 billion from these sales alone -- not to mention the payments it'd see from iPad sales, as well. Apple, meanwhile, has filed motions to access Motorola's licensing agreements with Nokia, HTC and other manufacturers, in the hopes of exposing a double standard.

Motorola wants 2.25 percent of Apple sales, in exchange for patent license originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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About a week after suffering a legal setback in Germany, Samsung received another bit of bad news this morning, when the Mannheim Regional Court rejected the second of its patent infringement claims against Apple. As with last week's ruling, today's decision addresses one of Samsung's arguments that Apple's 3G / UMTS technology infringes upon its patents. Judge Andreas Voss officially shot down these claims early this morning, though he didn't offer an immediate reason for his ruling. As FOSS Patents points out, however, these initial decisions against Samsung may be based on the validity of the specific patents themselves, and would therefore have no bearing upon the outcome of the Korean manufacturer's three other claims -- all of which are based upon different 3G / UMTS patents. In addition, the company is pursuing two lawsuits based on patents not related to 3G standards, including one, apparently, that details a way to type smiley emoticons on a mobile handset. We're still awaiting more information on today's outcome and will update this post as soon as we hear more.

German court rejects Samsung's second 3G patent complaint against Apple originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 27 Jan 2012 03:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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In a statement, Samsung said it has yet to decide whether it will appeal today's ruling. "We are disappointed that the court did not share our views regarding the infringement by Apple of this specific patent in Germany," spokesman Nam Ki-yung said. "It should be noted that today's ruling relates to only one of several patents asserted by Samsung in the Mannheim court." We're still awaiting official documentation, and will update this post as soon as we hear more.

German court shoots down Samsung's 3G patent lawsuit against Apple originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 20 Jan 2012 04:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you received an update notification a little while ago but the update isn't currently available for your phone, this is likely the result of Google pausing the update in your area while we monitor feedback. The Android 4.0 update is continuing to roll out around the world so your phone will receive another update notification when it's available again in your region.

Apparently the update is continuing to download for some users, but in some cases it won't install, though Wilcox says that this is "a different scenario." We've reached out to Mountain View for an update, but let us know about your experience in the comments.

Google sticks Nexus S ICS update back in the freezer originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid 4.0Android4.0bugbugsfirmwarefirmware updateFirmwareUpdategooglegsmice cream sandwichIceCreamSandwichicsmobilepostcrossmobilepostmininexus sNexusSsamsungsamsung nexus sSamsungNexusSsoftwaresoftware updateSoftwareUpdateumtsupdateupdatesTue, 20 Dec 2011 16:29:00 EST<![CDATA[T-Mobile USA and AT&T's seven-year UMTS roaming agreement gets detailed]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/20/t-mobile-usa-and-atandts-seven-year-umts-roaming-agreement-gets-d/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/20/t-mobile-usa-and-atandts-seven-year-umts-roaming-agreement-gets-d/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/20/t-mobile-usa-and-atandts-seven-year-umts-roaming-agreement-gets-d/#comments Oddly enough, the main upside of the proposed T-Mobile USA / AT&T tie-up is coming to fruition, despite the fact that neither carrier will be merging into the other. We'd heard shortly after the breakup that both operators would be agreeing to a seven-year roaming deal, but hadn't noticed any specifics on it until now. According to T-Mob's parent company Deutsche Telekom, the two have come to terms on a UMTS roaming agreement for the US (read: no international deals here), which will "allow [T-Mobile] to improve its footprint significantly among the US population and offer its customers better broadband coverage for mobile communications services in the future."

The carrier's population coverage will increase from 230 million potential customers at present to 280 million. As a result of the deal with AT&T, coverage will be extended to many regions of America in which T-Mobile USA previously had neither its own high-speed mobile communications network nor the associated roaming agreements. As if that weren't enough, T-Mobile USA will also receive a large package of AWS mobile spectrum in 128 Cellular Market Areas (CMAs), including 12 of the top 20 markets (Los Angeles, Dallas, Houston, Atlanta, Washington, Boston, San Francisco, Phoenix, San Diego, Denver, Baltimore and Seattle). Oh, and Deutsche Telekom gets $3 billion in cash. #winning

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T-Mobile USA and AT&T's seven-year UMTS roaming agreement gets detailed originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 20 Dec 2011 10:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: Looks like the package is available to download and install (at your own risk, of course) for Nexus S, AWS version (T-Mobile compatible). Huzzah!

Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) comes to GSM / UMTS Nexus S starting today originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 16 Dec 2011 16:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Here today we're looking at the last of the Three Musketeers: the T-Mobile version. This marks the final US release of the Galaxy S II, unveiled in late-August. At that announcement event the device was curiously locked up in Lucite, but now it's right here in our hands. While we didn't really want to set down this 16GB, 1.5GHz, 42Mbps HSPA+ wunderphone, we gently laid it aside just long enough to write this very review. Join us as we see what sets this latest and final revision apart.

Gallery: T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II

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T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II review originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 11 Oct 2011 16:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Samsung files French patent complaint against Apple, targets iPhone, iPad originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 13 Sep 2011 07:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Fujitsu's waterproof Arrows Tab LTE F-01D to launch on DoCoMo next month originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 08 Sep 2011 18:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Fujitsu's waterproof Arrows Tab F-01D sails through FCC, frolicking beach advertisement films itself originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 06 Sep 2011 09:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you've spent time in the rain recently like many of us, you recognize the value of waterproof gear. And Fujitsu's leaked Arrows Tab F-01D tablet gets it too, packing a 10.1-inch WXGA display, TI IMAP4430 1GHz dual-core processor, and Android 3.2 Honeycomb -- all in a unique waterproof housing. The yet-to-be-announced device is rumored to be launching on Japanese carrier NTT DoCoMo in September, and may include UMTS, HSPA, and LTE connectivity, along with GSM and GPRS compatibility for roaming abroad. There's also a pair of CMOS cameras, 16GB of on-board storage, micro-USB and standard headphone connectors (with waterproof covers, we assume), and a microSD card slot. We haven't received word on pricing just yet, or whether or not the device can survive scuba depths or just the occasional splash, but if the bizarrely named Arrows Tab is indeed slated to launch in Japan next month, we imagine those details will be bubbling to the surface any day now.

Update: Netbooknews has a wider view of the ad above confirming the F-01D.

Fujitsu to release waterproof Arrows Tab F-01D LTE tablet on NTT DoCoMo (update: confirmed) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 29 Aug 2011 10:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidAndroid 3.2Android 3.2 Honeycombandroid tabletandroid tabletsAndroid3.2Android3.2HoneycombAndroidTabletAndroidTabletsArrows Tab F-01DArrowsTabF-01dF-01Dfujitsufujitsu Arrows Tabfujitsu Arrows Tab F-01Dfujitsu tabletFujitsuArrowsTabFujitsuArrowsTabF-01dFujitsuTabletHoneycombHSPAjapanjapan tabletJapanTabletLTENTT DoCoMoNttDocomotabtablettabletsUMTSwaterproof tabletwaterproof tabletsWaterproofTabletWaterproofTabletsMon, 29 Aug 2011 10:18:00 EST<![CDATA[3G MacBook Pro auction pulled, MagSafe antenna detailed]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/17/3g-macbook-pro-auction-pulled-magsafe-antenna-detailed/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/17/3g-macbook-pro-auction-pulled-magsafe-antenna-detailed/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/17/3g-macbook-pro-auction-pulled-magsafe-antenna-detailed/#comments
Remember the prototype MacBook Pro on eBay that included a SIM card slot and retractable antenna? Bids for the laptop had reached an eye-watering $70,000 before, inevitably, Apple blocked the auction. Now the seller has posted more images of the device, revealing the antenna was held in place with two magnets -- a MagSafe-like connection that would come away if it was knocked or caught. No news as to what the seller intends to do with the machine now, maybe clutch it to their chest and cry themselves to sleep having missed out on a small fortune. Past the break you can stare mournfully at another new image of the prototype - free of charge.

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3G MacBook Pro auction pulled, MagSafe antenna detailed originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 17 Aug 2011 16:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Prototype MacBook Pro with SIM slot surfaces on eBay, unicorns actually exist originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 15 Aug 2011 01:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3Gappleapple macbook proAppleMacbookProcollectiblemacbook promacbook pro prototypeMacbookProMacbookProPrototypeprototyperareUMTSunicornunicornswireless dataWirelessDataWWANMon, 15 Aug 2011 01:34:00 EST<![CDATA[Elektrobit's Specialized Device Platform tailors Android devices for security-minded markets, won't hem pants]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/09/elektrobits-specialized-device-platform-tailors-android-devices/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/09/elektrobits-specialized-device-platform-tailors-android-devices/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/09/elektrobits-specialized-device-platform-tailors-android-devices/#comments The defense industry may already have its share of deadly high-tech toys, but when it comes to the latest in mobile, it's often left to watch from the highly-secured sidelines. Enter Elektrobit Corporation with a just announced Specialized Device Platform that crafts made-to-order, Android-based devices for the public safety, security and aforementioned defense markets. Citing its lower cost, faster development approach, EB's service marries the "best of the traditional mobile world... with product-and industry-specific features" so clients won't have to deal with last year's Android OS. Oh wait, actually they will. The currently on offer Froyo-flavored, 1GHz single-core OMAP3 model packs a WVGA capacitive touchscreen (either 4-, or 4.3-inch), 5 megapixel camera, VGA front-facing camera, WiFi, Bluetooth and GPS with quad-band GSM, tri-band UMTS / HSDPA and CDMA2K / EVDO support. Clients interested in a 700MHz LTE, Gingerbread option -- that's right, no Ice Cream Sandwich -- will have to hold off until the first half of 2012, when the company's 1.5GHz dual-core OMAP4 models will be available for production. Alright, so these specs aren't exactly bleeding edge tech, but hey -- who needs a quad-core phone when you've got this.

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Elektrobit's Specialized Device Platform tailors Android devices for security-minded markets, won't hem pants originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 09 Aug 2011 01:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Nokia 701 'Helen' gets a lookover from the FCC, likely includes pentaband support originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 08 Aug 2011 23:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1700mhz1900mhz2100mhz3g500600700850mhz900mhzawscindyfateFCCfmfm transmitterFmTransmitterhelenhelen 701Helen701mobilenokianokia 500nokia 600nokia 700nokia 701nokia cindynokia fatenokia helennokia rm 774nokia rm-774nokia zetaNokia500Nokia600Nokia700Nokia701NokiaCindyNokiaFateNokiaHelenNokiaRm-774NokiaRm774NokiaZetapentabandrm-774umtswcdmazetaMon, 08 Aug 2011 23:03:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro slides through the FCC, gets turned inside out]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/19/sony-ericcson-xperia-pro-slides-through-the-fcc-gets-turned-ins/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/19/sony-ericcson-xperia-pro-slides-through-the-fcc-gets-turned-ins/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/19/sony-ericcson-xperia-pro-slides-through-the-fcc-gets-turned-ins/#comments Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro It's been a long road for the Xperia Pro, but the little sliding QWERTY phone from Sony Ericsson finally appears to be nearing release. After getting manhandled, posing for a few glamor shots, and going up for pre-order, the 900MHz and 2100MHz HSPA friendly handset has, months after its unveiling, glided through the FCC. Granted, those bands don't do American fans of SE's Android customizations much good but, on the plus side, the Pro now appears to be sporting ANT+ for all your fitness tracking needs. Unfortunately, the September delivery date still stands, so our friends across the pond will just have remain patient.

Gallery: Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro

Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro slides through the FCC, gets turned inside out originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 19 Jul 2011 09:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Leaked HP presentation hints at faster 64GB TouchPad in August, Pre 3 in fall? originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 04 Jul 2011 16:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>attcdmaglobalglobal phoneGlobalPhonegsmhphp palmhp pre 3hp touchpadHpPalmHpPre3HpTouchpadleakleakedleakspalmprepre 3Pre3rumorrumorssmartphonetablettouchpadumtsverizonweboswebos 3.0Webos3.0wirelessworld phoneWorldPhoneMon, 04 Jul 2011 16:35:00 EST<![CDATA[Rep. Eshoo intros 4G disclosure act, hopes to turn consumers into techies]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/22/rep-eshoo-intros-4g-disclosure-act-hopes-to-turn-consumers-int/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/22/rep-eshoo-intros-4g-disclosure-act-hopes-to-turn-consumers-int/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/22/rep-eshoo-intros-4g-disclosure-act-hopes-to-turn-consumers-int/#comments We're gonna shoot from the hip here -- wireless carriers have gotten a little out-of-hand with their 4G marketing. Even industry standard setter, the ITU, can't figure out a way to keep the story straight. This consumer disinformation loop is exactly what Rep. Anna Eshoo plans to undo with her "Next Generation Wireless Disclosure Act." Like its title says, the bill would force carriers to be absolutely, unfalteringly crystal clear on minimum data speeds, network reliability, accessible coverage maps, and, of course, the technology being used. Think the T-Mobile girl can handle that in thirty seconds? We didn't think so, either. Retailers tried a similar consumer hand-holding effort during the DTV transition, although that came without a regulatory shove. Hit the source for legalese in all its undisturbed glory, and while you wait for Uncle Sam to act, you can clear up any lingering confusion by diving into our primer.

[Image credit via Going WiMax]

Rep. Eshoo intros 4G disclosure act, hopes to turn consumers into techies originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 22 Jun 2011 17:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2g3g4gcdmacdma2000edgeev-doev-do rev. 0ev-do rev. aEv-doRev.0Ev-doRev.AHSPA PLUShspa+HspaPluslegislationLTElte 4gLte4gregulationregulatoryumtsWiMaxWiMax 4GWimax4gwirelessWed, 22 Jun 2011 17:39:00 EST<![CDATA[4G netbook onslaught imminent as Verizon clears Novatel LTE radio to run on its network]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/20/4g-netbook-onslaught-imminent-as-verizon-clears-novatel-lte-radi/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/20/4g-netbook-onslaught-imminent-as-verizon-clears-novatel-lte-radi/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/20/4g-netbook-onslaught-imminent-as-verizon-clears-novatel-lte-radi/#commentsXoom owners might still be waiting for an LTE upgrade, but it does look like 4G netbooks and tablets could be hitting Verizon's network pretty soon. The carrier, known for its stringent testing standards, has cleared Novatel Wireless' E362 module to run on its network, paving the way for devices with embedded 4G radios. In addition to LTE, the module is compatible with CDMA and HSPA+ / UMTS technology -- a safety net for people outside the 55 markets (soon to be 147) where Verizon is serving up 4G service. Okay, so with no word on pricing or product launches, an onslaught isn't exactly imminent, but when it happens we'll try not to say "told you so."

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4G netbook onslaught imminent as Verizon clears Novatel LTE radio to run on its network originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 20 May 2011 12:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Another Pre 3 at the FCC, coming to Verizon for you and me? originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 10 May 2011 23:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Image courtesy of Flickr]

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European Commission mandates LTE and WiMAX on 900Mhz and 1800MHz bands for 2012 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 22 Apr 2011 04:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Marvell announces 1.2GHz UMTS / TD-SCMA chip 'world phone' solution and Kinoma platform for Android (video)

Marvell announces 1.2GHz UMTS / TD-SCMA chip 'world phone' solution and Kinoma platform for Android (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 14 Feb 2011 14:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Of course, those bleak days are mercifully behind us now -- but as carriers around the world start to light up a promising new generation of high-speed wireless networks, things are beginning to get a little confusing. Just what is "4G," anyway? It's one higher than 3G, sure, but does that necessarily mean it's better? Why are all four national carriers in the US suddenly calling their networks 4G? Is it all the same thing? Answering those questions requires that we take a take a little walk through wireless past, present, and future... but we think it's a walk you'll enjoy.

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2G, 3G, 4G, and everything in between: an Engadget wireless primer originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 17 Jan 2011 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2g3g4gcdmacdma2000edgeev-doev-do rev. 0ev-do rev. aEv-doRev.0Ev-doRev.Agprsgsmhspa+umtswirelessMon, 17 Jan 2011 12:30:00 EST<![CDATA[BlackBerry Bold R020 and 9670 Oxford flip outed?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/20/blackberry-bold-r020-and-9670-oxford-flip-outed/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/20/blackberry-bold-r020-and-9670-oxford-flip-outed/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/20/blackberry-bold-r020-and-9670-oxford-flip-outed/#comments It's felt almost as if the BlackBerry smartphone rumor mill has been a little too quiet -- dare we say burnt out -- since the Torch hit the scene (BlackPad notwithstanding, of course). That's all changed with a pair of interesting leaks care of Boy Genius Report. Behold a successor to the Bold 9700, the R020. The tri-band UMTS / quad-band EDGE device is gonna disappoint some with the same 624MHz clockspeed and 2.44-inch 480 x 360 screen, but it does have twice the RAM (512MB), a 5 megapixel camera with AF and flash, and of course runs on BlackBerry 6. If the purported leaked slides are correct, a device of such magnitude should be launching in the October timeframe. Looking to the CDMA side of things -- which means likely both Verizon and Sprint -- we've got a 9670 "Oxford" (at least by codename) flip phone with a full QWERTY keyboard, 5 megapixel camera, 360 x 400 internal display (240 x 320 for the external), usual amenities like WiFi and GPS, and the hip new BB6. No touchscreen on either phones, as far as we can tell, but perhaps that's a blessing for those that fret smudged screens.

BlackBerry Bold R020 and 9670 Oxford flip outed? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 20 Aug 2010 18:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, RWN]

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Verizon FiveSpot CDMA / GSM mobile WiFi hotspot leaks out originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 19 Jul 2010 01:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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iPhone 4's seams explained, ready to solve AT&T call issues? (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 08 Jun 2010 08:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Dell Aero slips though the FCC, ready for Q2 launch originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 06 May 2010 07:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Let's start with the basics: the main specs on our unit include Android 1.6 (which will definitely be obsolete for the final product), five-inch 800 x 480 capacitive touchscreen, Snapdragon QSD8250 chipset (with CPU clocked at 1GHz), Bluetooth, WiFi, GPS and WCDMA radio. Sadly, we have no info on whether the Mini 5 will have other cellular radio options, but it wouldn't hurt to send Dell a petition regarding this matter. For those who want the dimensions and weight in numbers, it's about 152mm x 78mm x 10mm at 8 ounces (including the battery, which lasts for almost a day for normal usage on 3G). Memory-wise there's 405MB RAM and 1.63GB of internal storage -- a slight let-down for the latter, so let's hope the retail unit will be given a more generous dose of silicon. You can add a microSD card next to the battery on the back, but it appears that the mysterious second card slot we saw in the earlier teardown only gave us false hope -- we couldn't find a way to get to it without prying open the housing. Connection to your computer relies on a proprietary port -- similar but slightly larger than the iPod's -- to USB cable, which may suggest that we will see some more peripherals made for the Mini 5 and its future siblings.

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Dell Mini 5 / Streak prototype impressions originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 19 Feb 2010 12:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Hutchison Austria to offer discounted iPad with 2-year contract for i-Mo 3G modem originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 05 Feb 2010 16:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Fujitsu LifeBook UH900 has multitouch, world-beating ambitions originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 03 Dec 2009 06:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3.5gatomatom z530AtomZ530fujitsuhandheldhandheld pcHandheldPclifebooklifebook uh900LifebookUh900multitouchtouchscreenuh900ultraportableumpcumtswirelessThu, 03 Dec 2009 06:37:00 EST<![CDATA[Audi A8 MMI adds handwriting recognition to list of 2011 features]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/02/audi-a8-mmi-adds-handwriting-recognition-to-list-of-2011-feature/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/02/audi-a8-mmi-adds-handwriting-recognition-to-list-of-2011-feature/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/02/audi-a8-mmi-adds-handwriting-recognition-to-list-of-2011-feature/#comments The A8's Multi Media Interface (a fancy name for a nav unit with media player attached) is already a pretty sophisticated piece of tech, but Audi has opted against resting on those laurels and has pushed out a new feature for the luxury saloon's next iteration. The 2011 A8 (available in Spring 2010 -- crazy, we know) will benefit from the same handwriting recognition as promised for the next-gen R8, wherein the user is able to scribble his destination all John Hancock-like and then use the touchscreen to complete his instructions. With Cyrillic, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean character support, this could be a particular boon for gadget lovers of a more Eastern persuasion. And just in case you're fretting that the rest of your gear won't get as much love, there are further plans afoot for connecting the car via UMTS and distributing WiFi goodness to the devices inside it. The only thing this is missing is a Snoop Dogg voiceover for the ultimate in convergence tech. Video after the break.

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Audi A8 MMI adds handwriting recognition to list of 2011 features originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 02 Dec 2009 05:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Man, the loot you can uncover when you go snooping around spec pages. That most ambitious of Sony Ericsson projects, the XPERIA X10, is still a long way from being released, but already we can narrow down the list of potential US carriers to just one: AT&T. The guys over at Phandroid were the first to spot the newly added UMTS frequency specs for the phone, and the available 800/850/1900/2100 bands fit only AT&T's 3G network. That's gonna be a bitter pill to swallow if you were looking for something like (or better than) an iPhone, but were put off by the wireless provider. Then again, with pre-order prices for unlocked X10s showing up at $999 in some places, maybe you can just look at our lukewarm hands-on and convince yourself this phone ain't worth it anyway. Go on, you know denial makes sense.

[Thanks, Berto]

Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 heading to AT&T? originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Huawei U8230 (in other words, the one that isn't the Pulse) gets reviewed originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidedgegsmhsdpahuaweimobileothersu8230umtsWed, 18 Nov 2009 08:55:00 EST<![CDATA[Nokia 5330 Mobile TV Edition is... a 5330 with mobile TV]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/17/nokia-5330-mobile-tv-edition-is-a-5330-with-mobile-tv/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/17/nokia-5330-mobile-tv-edition-is-a-5330-with-mobile-tv/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/17/nokia-5330-mobile-tv-edition-is-a-5330-with-mobile-tv/#comments It's not often that you see an existing handset remixed with entirely different kinds of radios built in, so color us a bit surprised this week to see Nokia announce a new version of the 5330 slider this week sporting DVB-H mobile TV tuning compatibility. Knowing what we know of DVB-H, its presence signifies that a North American release is a straight-up no-go, which is actually a bit of a shame -- it's a slick-looking Series 40 handset with a 3.2 megapixel cam and 3.5mm headphone jack for €155 (about $230) without a hint of contract or subsidy. Then again, just how badly do we want to watch football on a 2.4-inch display?

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Nokia 5330 Mobile TV Edition is... a 5330 with mobile TV originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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T-Mobile cautiously resumes Sidekick sales at lower prices originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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