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[Next-gen Casio G'zOne makes it to the FCC, reveals LTE and NFC support]]> http://www.engadget.com/2012/10/18/next-gen-casio-gzone-on-fcc/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2012/10/18/next-gen-casio-gzone-on-fcc/ http://www.engadget.com/2012/10/18/next-gen-casio-gzone-on-fcc/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Image

The last Casio G'zOne handheld to come our way was the Commando, a military-grade device that marked the company's first foray into Android smartphones. Now it seems there's another one in the works, at least if a recent FCC filing is any indication. The Casio C811 looks to be a successor to the aforementioned Commando, with its G'zOne branding and features like WiFi and GSM world phone capabilities. Notably, the FCC document reveals the phone has Verizon-flavored LTE plus NFC support, both of which lead us to believe it'll likely be a mid- to high-end handset. Not much else is divulged from perusing the filing, but we're sure that whatever the C811 turns out to be, it'll be just as tough and durable as the rest of Casio's G'zOne offerings.

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]]> 4G LTE4gLteandroidandroid smartphoneAndroidSmartphoneCasiocasio c811casio gzoneCasio gzone commandoCasioC811CasioGzoneCasioGzoneCommandocommandofccgooglegsmgsm world phoneGsmWorldPhoneLTEmil-specmilitarymilitary grademilitary specificationmilitary-grademilitary-specMilitaryGradeMilitarySpecificationminipostmobilepostcrossmobilepostmininear field communicationsNearFieldCommunicationsnfcnfc supportNfcSupportruggedsmartphoneverizonverizon 4g lteverizon LTEVerizon Wirelessverizon world phoneVerizon4gLteVerizonLteVerizonWirelessVerizonWorldPhonevzwworld phoneworld roamingWorldPhoneWorldRoaming Thu, 18 Oct 2012 08:38:00 -0400 21|20353226 <![CDATA[Wilson Electronics releases three 4G multi-band signal boosters, no soup for Sprint]]> http://www.engadget.com/2012/10/10/wilson-electronics-releases-4g-boosters/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2012/10/10/wilson-electronics-releases-4g-boosters/ http://www.engadget.com/2012/10/10/wilson-electronics-releases-4g-boosters/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments DNP Wilson Electronics releases three 4G multiband signal boosters, none for Sprint

Even if you live in an area with 4G coverage, you might not get the best service inside certain buildings, and that's where companies like Wilson Electronics come in -- just take a peek at its Sleek 4G-V, for example. At MobileCon 2012, the antenna maker added three more to its lineup. They are the Tri-band 4G-V, the Tri-band 4G-A, and the Tri-band 4G-C, and are meant for Verizon's 4G LTE, AT&T's 4G LTE, and T-Mobile's "faux-G" network -- the latter of which is also recommended for use throughout Canada. The antennas are designed to boost the signal of older legacy networks too, so no worries if you don't live in an area blessed with 4G. No pricing and availability just yet, and we don't see any sign of a Sprint antenna either. To get more details, catch the full PR after the break.

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]]> 4G4G booster4G LTE4G LTE booster4G-A4G-C4G-V4gBooster4gLte4gLteBoosterATTATT LTEAttLteboosterboosterscell phoneCellPhonecellphone signal boostercellphonesCellphoneSignalBoosterLTE boosterLteBoosterminipostmobileconmobilecon 2012Mobilecon2012mobilepostcrossmobilepostminisignal boostersignal boostersSignalBoosterSignalBoosterssmartphonesT-MobileVerizonVerizon LTEVerizon WirelessVerizonLteVerizonWirelesswilsonwilson electronicswilsonelectronics Wed, 10 Oct 2012 08:56:00 -0400 21|20345858 <![CDATA[Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 with Verizon LTE hits the FCC]]> http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/11/galaxy-tab-2-7-0-lte-fcc/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/11/galaxy-tab-2-7-0-lte-fcc/ http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/11/galaxy-tab-2-7-0-lte-fcc/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Image

Samsung's Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 has mooched on through the FCC sporting a bundle of wireless radios that play nicely with Verizon's LTE. Given that it's the same Ice Cream Sandwich-running slate that has already passed through our own testing labs, there aren't any surprises to discover in the Government's report. Except to say that we can probably expect it to pop up at our local boutiques shortly.

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]]> AndroidFCCGalaxy Tab 2 7.0GalaxyTab27.0GoogleLTEminipostSamsungSamsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0SamsungGalaxyTab27.0SCH-I705TabletVerizon LTEVerizonLte Mon, 11 Jun 2012 07:28:00 -0400 21|20255563 <![CDATA[HTC Droid Incredible 4G parties down with FCC, ready for Verizon?]]> http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/08/htc-droid-incredible-4g-fcc-verizon/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/08/htc-droid-incredible-4g-fcc-verizon/ http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/08/htc-droid-incredible-4g-fcc-verizon/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Can't get enough of the FCC approval gossip? For some reason, neither can we. In the middle of what seems like a flood of new devices trying to get prepped for their inevitable US debut, the HTC PJ53100 appears to stand out above many of the rest. Why? It's boasting LTE band 13, which is Verizon's piece of 700MHz real estate. And while it doesn't come right out and proudly proclaim exactly what it is, we're rather certain this is the HTC Droid Incredible HD -- also known as the Fireball. Any other details? Nothing worth writing home about, sadly, but we have a feeling we'll be seeing a lot more of this smartphone pretty darn soon.

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]]> droid incredible 4gDroidIncredible4gfccfireballhtchtc droid incrediblehtc droid incredible 4ghtc fireballhtc pj53100HtcDroidIncredibleHtcDroidIncredible4gHtcFireballHtcPj53100ltelte band 13LteBand13mobilepostminipj53100verizonverizon lteVerizonLte Thu, 08 Mar 2012 15:51:00 -0500 21|20189244 <![CDATA[Verizon-bound ZTE V66 slate gets photographed, looks just like you imagined]]> http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/27/verizon-zte-v66-lte-tablet-picture/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/27/verizon-zte-v66-lte-tablet-picture/ http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/27/verizon-zte-v66-lte-tablet-picture/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Verizon-bound ZTE V66 slate gets photographed, looks just like you imaginedIt wasn't long ago that we first crossed paths with the ZTE V66 tablet, though at the time we were unfortunate to only meet its dull black-and-white renders. Those of you unfamiliar with the tab won't have your jaws dropped by its innards, which are expected to be missing out on the Ice Cream Sandwich treatment. Aside from the OS letdown (still, it's not as bad as shipping with Gingerbread), the V66 is pretty standard fare for a modern tablet. It'll be running on Verizon's speedy LTE network, sporting a 7-inch (1,280 x 800) display, a 1.2GHz dual-core processor, 1GB of RAM and a 4,000mAh battery will help keep it chugging along. We've yet to hear an official word from the Big Red about price and availability, so we'll let you know how deep into your wallet you'll have to dig as soon as we find out.

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]]> androidandroid tabletAndroidTablethoneycombltetablettabletsv66verizonverizon lteverizon zte tabletVerizonLteVerizonZteTabletztezte v66ZteV66 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:29:00 -0500 21|20158560 <![CDATA[LG Spectrum hands-on (video)]]> http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/10/lg-spectrum-hands-on-video/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/10/lg-spectrum-hands-on-video/ http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/10/lg-spectrum-hands-on-video/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments We got our first glimpse of Verizon's latest LTE family member, the LG Spectrum, yesterday at the manufacturer's event. At the time, however, we weren't given an opportunity to get our own smudge marks on the glossy black device. That's all changed now, as we've spent time on the showroom floor getting know this Android handset -- a veritable twinner of the LG Nitro HD. So click on past the break as we parse through our first impressions.

Gallery: LG Spectrum hands-on

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]]> 4G LTE4gLteCESCES 2012Ces2012espnhands-onipslglg spectrumLgSpectrumltemobilepostcrossverizonverizon lteVerizonLtevideoVZW Tue, 10 Jan 2012 18:10:00 -0500 21|20145630 <![CDATA[LG Spectrum eyes-on]]> http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/lg-spectrum-eyes-on/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/lg-spectrum-eyes-on/ http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/lg-spectrum-eyes-on/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Sports, sports, sports, sports. Hey, it's LG spectrum, a good phone at sports! LG showed off its 4.5-inch handset today, during its CES kickoff press event -- and when we say "showed off," we mean exactly that, the company had two models on-hand, and it wasn't letting us poor members of the press actually get our paws on the thing.

From our vantage point, however, it really does look to be a solid piece of hardware. It's fairly skinny, in spite of that large display. The body of the thing is pretty straight-forward -- it's a large slab, with rounded corners and a border around the edge that forms a bit of a lip at the point of contact. The top bit of the bezel rocks the Verizon logo and a small, front-facing 1.3 megapixel camera. Below the display are three buttons, the menu and back white touch buttons and a silver home button that adds a bit of flourish to an otherwise drab bezel.

That 4.5-inch IPS HD LCD is clearly the centerpiece of the thing, and given the company's ESPN partnership, it was keen on using it to show off sports. And we have to say, the tiny basketball players looks pretty crisp -- high-def may be the key to watching video on such a relatively small screen. Well, HD and squinting.

Flip it over and you'll see a subtle checkered pattern on the glossy rear. At top, a good deal of real estate is devoted to the 8MP camera, including a large, silver border. A white LG logo is smack dab in the center, and a not-so-subtle reminder of the phone's 4G LTE capabilities graces the bottom, along with two small speaker grills.

All in all, this is shaping up to be an extremely solid phone -- sports-lover or no. It'll hit on January 19th for $200.

Gallery: LG Spectrum eyes-on

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]]> cesces 2010Ces2010espnhands-onipslglg spectrumLgSpectrumlteverizonverizon lteVerizonLte Mon, 09 Jan 2012 13:17:00 -0500 21|20144143 <![CDATA[Visualized: How Verizon preps LTE and 3G services for CES]]> http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/06/visualized-how-verizon-preps-lte-and-3g-services-for-ces/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/06/visualized-how-verizon-preps-lte-and-3g-services-for-ces/ http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/06/visualized-how-verizon-preps-lte-and-3g-services-for-ces/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments With the population of Las Vegas growing by a few hundred thousand each year during CES, cell phone carriers begin planning boosted coverage weeks before the crowds arrive. We noticed a temporary cell site parked near the Las Vegas Convention Center, and asked if we could pop in to get an idea of how AT&T, Sprint and Verizon plan to accommodate all those extra devices. The trailer we saw (often called a "bull" or "cow") was connected to a standard fiber line and serves as a Verizon LTE and 3G cell site -- one of eight added for the show -- and will be tasked with keeping thousands of devices online. We'll be using Verizon LTE along with AT&T's recently launched LTE network to bring you all of this coming week's gadget news, making these temporary sites absolutely critical to our operations as well.

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]]> 3gcell phonecell phonescellphoneCellPhonescesces 2012Ces2012consumer electronics showConsumerElectronicsShowdatafiberfiber opticsFiberOpticsltemobilepostcrossverizonverizon 3gverizon lteverizon wirelessVerizon3gVerizonLteVerizonWirelessvisualizedwireless Fri, 06 Jan 2012 20:57:00 -0500 21|20142507 <![CDATA[Mobile Miscellany: week of December 12, 2011]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/17/mobile-miscellany-week-of-december-12-2011/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/17/mobile-miscellany-week-of-december-12-2011/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/17/mobile-miscellany-week-of-december-12-2011/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments This week was packed with news on the mobile front, so it was easy to miss a few stories here and there. Here's some of the other stuff that happened in the wide world of wireless for the week of December 12, 2011:

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]]> 4gandroidandroid 2.3Android2.3blackberryblackberry bold 9790BlackberryBold9790bold 9790Bold9790carrierIQlg optimus hublg univaLgOptimusHubLgUnivaltelte band 13LteBand13miscellaneousmiscellanymmmobile miscMobileMiscmobilepostminioptimus hubOptimusHubresearch in motionResearchInMotionrimunivaus cellularUsCellularverizonverizon lteVerizonLtevzw Sat, 17 Dec 2011 11:26:00 -0500 21|20129378 <![CDATA[White Droid RAZR available now on Verizon for $299 on contract]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/15/white-droid-razr-available-now-on-verizon-for-299-on-contract/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/15/white-droid-razr-available-now-on-verizon-for-299-on-contract/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/15/white-droid-razr-available-now-on-verizon-for-299-on-contract/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Black is always the new black -- some things never change. But if you're in need of a handset to match-up with the oncoming winter tableau, a little Droid'll do ya. Verizon's white-framed, branding mash-up -- the Droid RAZR -- is available today in-stores and online for the same $299 on contract price as its austere sibling. So, you can fork over the cash to flash this awkwardly-angled device or, y'know, just hurry up and place an order for the Galaxy Nexus. Get'em while they're white hot!

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]]> 4g4g lte4gLteandroidandroid phoneAndroidPhoneavailable nowAvailableNowdroiddroid razrDroidRazrgooglegoogle androidGoogleAndroidltemobilepostcrossmobilepostminimotorolamotorola droidmotorola droid razrmotorola mobilityMotorolaDroidMotorolaDroidRazrMotorolaMobilityMotorolaRazrsmartphonesmartphonesverizonverizon 4gverizon lteverizon wirelessVerizon4gVerizonLteVerizonWirelesswhitewhite droid razrwhite phonewhite razrWhiteDroidRazrWhitePhoneWhiteRazr Thu, 15 Dec 2011 11:19:00 -0500 21|20128718 <![CDATA[Verizon pushes for quick Windows Phone / LTE integration, tugs at Microsoft's pant leg]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/06/verizon-pushes-for-quick-windows-phone-lte-integration-tugs-a/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/06/verizon-pushes-for-quick-windows-phone-lte-integration-tugs-a/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/06/verizon-pushes-for-quick-windows-phone-lte-integration-tugs-a/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments There's no question that Verizon's making a big push for LTE, but it appears that Microsoft has yet to take notice -- after all, Android continues to dominate Big Red's 4G network, with nary a Windows Phone in sight. VZW hopes that'll change, however, with CMO Marni Walden revealing that the company has "communicated to Microsoft that LTE is critical to us," suggesting that the ball is in Windows Phone's court. Meanwhile, Microsoft smartphone chief Andy Lees had previously confirmed that LTE functionality was on the Windows Phone roadmap, saying back in October that the company and its partners were looking at how 4G LTE support could be integrated. To date, Lees has declined to give any indication as to the actual timing for the first LTE models. In other news, Verizon has offered Microsoft a custom-made promise ring just to make sure its intentions were understood.

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]]> 4GAndy LeesAndyLeesBig RedBigRedCMDALTEmangoMarni WaldenMarniWaldenMicrosoftmobile miniMobileMinimobilepostcrossmobilepostminiPhoneroad maproadmapsmart phonesmartphoneVerizonverizon lteVerizon WirelessVerizonLteVerizonWirelessvzVZWWindowsWindows Phonewindows phone 7WindowsPhoneWindowsPhone7 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 19:37:00 -0500 21|20121863 <![CDATA[White Droid RAZR, Xyboard 10.1 and 8.2 tablets to hit Verizon stores this month]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/06/white-droid-razr-xyboard-10-1-and-8-2-tablets-to-hit-verizon-st/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/06/white-droid-razr-xyboard-10-1-and-8-2-tablets-to-hit-verizon-st/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/06/white-droid-razr-xyboard-10-1-and-8-2-tablets-to-hit-verizon-st/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Verizon has confirmed that it will begin selling a "flashy new white" version of the Droid RAZR just in time to make an appearance under the tree, with a pair of Xboard tablets shipping this month as well. The Xyboard (Xoom 2) will be available in five flavors -- the 10.1-incher will come in 16GB, 32GB and 64GB capacities for $530, $630 and $730, respectively, while the 8.2-inch model will ship with 16GB of storage for $430, or 32 gigs for $530. All models require a two-year customer agreement, and include a stylus in the box. And Verizon will help soften the damage if you opt for a complete Droid makeover -- customers who pick up both a $300 RAZR and one of five Honeycomb Xboards will be eligible for a $100 discount when buying the phone with a two-year contract. Thinking about picking up an ICS-ready Droid? Jump past the break for the full feature rundown from VZW.

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]]> 10-inch10.14g4g lte4gLte8-inch8.2accessoriesandroidandroid phoneAndroidPhonedroiddroid razrDroidRazrgooglegoogle androidGoogleAndroidltemobilepostcrossmotorolamotorola droidmotorola droid razrmotorola mobilitymotorola razrMotorolaDroidMotorolaDroidRazrMotorolaMobilityMotorolaRazrslatesmartphonesmartphonestabletverizonverizon 4gverizon lteverizon wirelessverizon xyboardVerizon4gVerizonLteVerizonWirelessVerizonXyboardwhitewhite droid razrwhite phonewhite razrWhiteDroidRazrWhitePhoneWhiteRazrxoom 2Xoom2xyboard Tue, 06 Dec 2011 11:16:00 -0500 21|20121816 <![CDATA[Verizon lights one candle for LTE, confirms Xyboard Droid tablet name, December launch]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/05/verizon-lights-one-candle-for-lte-confirms-xyboard-droid-tablet/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/05/verizon-lights-one-candle-for-lte-confirms-xyboard-droid-tablet/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/05/verizon-lights-one-candle-for-lte-confirms-xyboard-droid-tablet/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Today marks one full year after Verizon first flipped the switch on LTE, with 365 days of 4G speeds for customers in 39 markets. By the end of next week, Big Red will light up a few more cities, bringing the total number to 190, with access available to more than 200 million Americans. Buried below the PR cake, however, is an even juicer tidbit -- two "hot new Xyboard Droid tablets from Motorola coming out this month." And what might those be? Well, if this weekend's accessory leak is any indication, the Xoom 2 is headed to VZW -- before the year is out. And we're not surprised to see the Galaxy Nexus getting some love as well, though you'll have to make due with a "coming soon" release commitment for at least a short while longer. Jump past the break for the PR.

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]]> 10-inch10.14g4g lte4gLte8-inch8.2accessoriesbirthdayhd dockhd stationHdDockHdStationltemobilepostcrossmotorolamotorola mobilityMotorolaMobilityslatetabletverizonverizon 4gverizon lteverizon wirelessVerizon4gVerizonLteVerizonWirelessvzvzwwirelessxoomxoom 2xoom 2 media editionXoom2Xoom2MediaEdition Mon, 05 Dec 2011 13:48:00 -0500 21|20121062 <![CDATA[HTC Rezound shows off its Vigor with leaked press shots, Beats Audio demo, HD video samples (update)]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/03/htc-rezound-shows-off-its-vigor-with-leaked-press-shots-beats-a/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/03/htc-rezound-shows-off-its-vigor-with-leaked-press-shots-beats-a/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/03/htc-rezound-shows-off-its-vigor-with-leaked-press-shots-beats-a/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments
HTC's set to unveil its newest mobile creation in a just a few hours, and you can bet that it's likely the 4G LTE-enabled Rezound seen above. In the past few weeks, we've seen a purported pre-release unit and even some colorful renders, but today Pocketnow has snagged what appears to be the first official press shots of this rumored 1.5GHz device. The leaks don't stop there, though, as videos of the Rezounds's Beats Audio capabilities and HD video-chops have recently popped up on YouTube -- this courtesy of user worldofjohnboy, who's had his hands an early-run unit for some time now. Questions still remain regarding any official specs and that supposed November 10th release date on Verizon, but we'll surely find out in just a few hours. In the meantime, you'll find the trio of aforesaid videos just past the break, and more info at the links below.

Update: And just like that, the videos have been removed from the interwebs.
[Thanks, Florian]

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]]> 4gaudiobeatsbeats audioBeatsAudiocellphonehtchtc rezoundhtc vigorHtcRezoundHtcVigorleakleaked photosLeakedPhotosltemobilepostcrossmusicpress shotsPressShotsrezoundsoundverizonverizon lteverizon wirelessVerizonLteVerizonWirelessvideovigorvzwworldofjohnboy Thu, 03 Nov 2011 12:12:00 -0400 21|20097713 <![CDATA[Refresh Resource: week of October 10, 2011]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/16/refresh-resource-week-of-october-10-2011/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/16/refresh-resource-week-of-october-10-2011/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/16/refresh-resource-week-of-october-10-2011/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Your smartphone and / or tablet is just begging to get updated. From time to time, these mobile devices are blessed with maintenance refreshes, bug fixes, custom ROMs and anything in between, and so many of them are floating around that it's easy for a sizable chunk to get lost in the mix. To make sure they don't escape without notice, we've gathered every possible update, hack, and other miscellaneous tomfoolery from the last week and crammed them into one convenient roundup. If you find something available for your device, please give us a shout at tips at engadget dawt com and let us know. Enjoy!

Official Android updates
  • Motorola Xoom owners who swapped in their devices for one with LTE capability may have found an OTA enhancement waiting for them when the tablet arrived. It included a few minor changes, such as updates to Android Market and some additional browser security measures. The full changelog can be found at the link. [AndroidCentral]
  • The update to the Motorola Droid 2 Global was pulled last month due to an Exchange encryption issue, but we're hearing reports that it's once again resuming the rollout with that concern resolved. [Droid-Life]
  • Motorola's Photon 4G on Sprint is on the receiving end of a minor bug fix update, which includes video chat capability for Google Talk. [PhoneArena]
  • The good news for unlocked Dell Streak 7 users: the official update to Android 3.2 (Honeycomb) is now rolling out and you should see it over the course of the next couple weeks. the coming weeks. [Dell]
  • The bad news for T-Mobile Dell Streak 7 users: Honeycomb isn't coming to your tablet, for unknown reasons. [Android Community]
  • According to a tweet from LG, there's a small refresh in the works for the Optimus 7 which will finally enable WiFi tethering. [WPCentral]
Unofficial Android updates, custom ROMs and misc. hackery
  • A new piece of firmware for the AT&T Galaxy S II was leaked via RootzWiki, and includes a few bug fixes. Sadly, it adds some bugs as well. [Android Community]
  • Samsung's officially released the kernel source for the Stratosphere, Transfix and Galaxy Y Pro. [Android Community]
  • And now for the best news for TouchPad owners: after several weeks of progress, it appears that CM7 is now ready to roll on the HP TouchPad. As always, download and install at your own risk -- we have a feeling this may be a bit more involved than your typical Android custom ROM. [Redmond Pie]
Other platforms
  • Redsn0w 0.9.9b5 is here, giving you the go-ahead to jailbreak iOS5. Up for the task? Head to the link for all of the details on how to make it so. [Redmond Pie]
  • Some Windows Phone users have noticed a few bugs popping into their updated devices ever since they received Mango. The main concerns seem to be found in the keyboard and live tiles, though the reported issues are much more numerous. Have you experienced any of these on the list at the link? [WMPowerUser]
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]]> androidandroid 2.3android 3.2Android2.3Android3.2appleattcm7cricketcustom ROMCustomRomcyanogenmodcyanogenmod 7Cyanogenmod7delldell streak 7DellStreak7firmwarefirmware updateFirmwareUpdategalaxy s iiGalaxySIigingerbreadgooglehoneycombhp touchpadHpTouchpadiosiphoneiphone 3gsiphone 4iphone 4sIphone3gsIphone4Iphone4sjailbreakkernelkernel sourceKernelSourcelglg e900lg optimus 7LgE900LgOptimus7minipostmotorolamotorola xoom lteMotorolaXoomLteotapulled updatePulledUpdaterefreshrefresh roundupRefreshRounduprrsamsungsoftwaresoftware updateSoftwareUpdatesource codeSourceCodesprintstreakstreak 7Streak7t-mobiletouchpadupdateverizonverizon lteverizon wirelessVerizonLteVerizonWirelessvzwxoomxoom lteXoomLte Sun, 16 Oct 2011 10:00:00 -0400 21|20082602 <![CDATA[Pantech Breakout now available to bring LTE to the light-walleted]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/22/pantech-breakout-now-available-to-bring-lte-to-the-light-wallete/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/22/pantech-breakout-now-available-to-bring-lte-to-the-light-wallete/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/22/pantech-breakout-now-available-to-bring-lte-to-the-light-wallete/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments
An LTE handset on Verizon's network that doesn't feature a 4.3-inch display or a price tag that starts with a two or a three? Why, that would be the Pantech Breakout. The latest 4G phone on Big Red has finally been welcomed into the fold, available and ready to persuade more people to experience blazing-fast mobile broadband without frantically digging themselves out of debt. To recap, the Breakout features Android 2.3, a 1GHz single-core CPU and 512MB of RAM, 5 megapixel rear camera accompanied by a VGA front-facing cam and 720p HD video capture, a 4-inch WVGA (800 x 480) TFT LCD and a 1,500mAh juicepack. Worth a Benjamin? You make the call.

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]]> 1ghz4-inch4g512mb ram512mbRam5mpavailablebreakoutlaunchltemobilepostminipantechpantech breakoutPantechBreakoutverizonverizon lteVerizonLte Thu, 22 Sep 2011 11:36:00 -0400 21|20049488 <![CDATA[Pantech Breakout finally does just that, available from Verizon starting September 22nd]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/19/pantech-breakout-finally-does-just-that-available-from-verizon/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/19/pantech-breakout-finally-does-just-that-available-from-verizon/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/19/pantech-breakout-finally-does-just-that-available-from-verizon/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments

Adding to Verizon's ever-expanding selection of LTE phones, Pantech's Breakout will be its first sub-$100 LTE handset, sneaking into the mix at $99.99 on a two-year contract and after a $50 mail-in rebate. After an in-the-wild spot, the Breakout finally looks set to arrive on September 22nd -- a date that may sound pretty familiar. For the price, it still packs that LTE punch, and the ability to act as a mobile hotspot for up to ten devices. Compared to its pricier Verizon stablemates, the Thunderbolt and the Droid Bionic, the Breakout has a smaller 4-inch screen, but runs on a respectable 1GHz processor. There's also a 5 megapixel camera at the back capable of 720 HD video capture, and a VGA cam up front. LTE for less -- it's here.

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]]> 4Gandroidapachecell phonecell phonesCellPhoneCellPhonesgooglegoogle androidGoogleAndroidlong-term evolutionLong-termEvolutionLTEpantechpantech apachePantech BreakoutPantechApachePantechBreakoutphonesmartphoneVerizonverizon lteverizon wirelessVerizonLteVerizonWirelessvzvzw Mon, 19 Sep 2011 10:02:00 -0400 21|20046146 <![CDATA[Motorola Droid Bionic finally available on Verizon, angels sing in chorus]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/08/motorola-droid-bionic-finally-available-on-verizon-angelic-chor/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/08/motorola-droid-bionic-finally-available-on-verizon-angelic-chor/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/08/motorola-droid-bionic-finally-available-on-verizon-angelic-chor/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments
Nine months and three days. That's the length of time between Verizon's official unveiling of the Motorola Droid Bionic and its actual release. The poor device suffered through countless delays and a complete design overhaul as it watched its LTE brethren get launched in the meantime. But today, September 8th, is the day the chains come off Verizon's latest 4G wonder, and it's all yours for three Benjamins. Were you one of the faithful who waited so patiently (or impatiently, even) for the inevitable day of reckoning? Carpe diem, friends, and head to the source link.

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]]> 4gandroidandroid 2.3Android2.3bionicdroiddroid bionicDroidBionicgingerbreadgoogleltemobilepostcrossmotorolaverizonverizon lteverizon wirelessVerizonLteVerizonWirelessvzw Thu, 08 Sep 2011 01:35:00 -0400 21|20037379 <![CDATA[Motorola rolling out 4G LTE upgrade for select Xoom users?]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/25/motorola-rolling-out-4g-lte-upgrade-for-select-xoom-users/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/25/motorola-rolling-out-4g-lte-upgrade-for-select-xoom-users/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/25/motorola-rolling-out-4g-lte-upgrade-for-select-xoom-users/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments
It's been a while coming, but it looks like some Motorola Xoom users will finally be receiving 4G LTE support, in the very near future. According to a customer service e-mail obtained by Droid Life, the manufacturer has already begun sending out instructions on how to receive the upgrade, as part of an apparent gradual rollout. To make the jump, select consumers, businesses and government clients will have to first back up their Android-based tablets, before shipping them off to Motorola in a pre-paid FedEx box. Once that's taken care of, they'll have to twiddle their thumbs for three business days before receiving their newly refreshed devices, dripping in Verizon's LTE goodness. No word yet on when the rest of the Xoom community can expect similar treatment, but hit up the source link to read the full e-mail for yourself.

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]]> 4g4g lte4gLteandroidandroid tabletAndroidTabletbusinesscustomeremailgovernmentltemotorola xoomMotorolaXoomshipshippingslatetabletupgradeverizonverizon lteVerizonLtexoom Thu, 25 Aug 2011 09:26:00 -0400 21|20026479 <![CDATA[Pantech Apache hits the FCC with Verizon LTE]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/12/pantech-apache-hits-the-fcc-with-verizon-lte/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/12/pantech-apache-hits-the-fcc-with-verizon-lte/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/12/pantech-apache-hits-the-fcc-with-verizon-lte/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments
Long-Term Evolution is a party and everyone is invited, but we weren't expecting Pantech to show up so early. Yet the Pantech ADR8995, bearing the name "Apache" as its FCC ID, just made its way through the halls of the Federal Communications Commission -- with LTE band 13 and CDMA in tow. This particular combination of bands, of course, is currently in use by Verizon, which gives us free reign to put two and two together here. The Apache's already received WiFi and Bluetooth certification, the latter identifying it as an Android with North American availability. We can't say with a surety that it will actually be the next 4G device to show up on Big Red (after the Droid Bionic, of course), nor that it will even earn a spot in the hallowed lineup, but things are positively looking up. Whether it shows up or not, it's about time more guests come around and suck down a few cocktails.

Gallery: Pantech Apache

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]]> 4gadr8995breakoutcdmaltelte band 13LteBand13mobilepantechpantech adr8995pantech apachepantech breakoutPantechAdr8995PantechApachePantechBreakoutverizonverizon lteverizon wirelessVerizonLteVerizonWirelessvzw Fri, 12 Aug 2011 15:51:00 -0400 21|20016648 <![CDATA[Verizon LTE-packing HP Compaq Mini CQ10-688nr hitting the retail cloud on August 4th]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/02/verizon-lte-packing-hp-compaq-mini-cq10-688nr-hitting-the-retail/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/02/verizon-lte-packing-hp-compaq-mini-cq10-688nr-hitting-the-retail/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/02/verizon-lte-packing-hp-compaq-mini-cq10-688nr-hitting-the-retail/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments
It's the not the first laptop to sport Verizon Wireless's LTE -- the HP Pavilion dm1-3010nr grabbed that title about a week ago -- but the Compaq Mini CQ10-688nr is being touted by VZW as its first netbook to pack the technology. The 10-inch system, which was first announced back in January, packs 250GB of storage, 1GB of RAM, and a multicard reader into a three-pound frame. Oh, and you also get access to HP's Cloud Drive -- you don't want that 4G technology to go to waste, do you? The netbook will go on sale via Verizon's site on August 4th for $450.

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]]> 4g4g lte4gLtecompaqhphp compaqHpCompaqltenetbookompaq Mini CQ10-688nrOmpaqMiniCq10-688nrverizonverizon lteverizon wirelessVerizonLteVerizonWirelesswireless Tue, 02 Aug 2011 11:21:00 -0400 21|20007084 <![CDATA[Galaxy Tab 10.1 for Verizon, hands-on with the new 4G speed king]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/28/galaxy-tab-10-1-for-verizon-hands-on-with-the-new-4g-speed-king/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/28/galaxy-tab-10-1-for-verizon-hands-on-with-the-new-4g-speed-king/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/28/galaxy-tab-10-1-for-verizon-hands-on-with-the-new-4g-speed-king/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Galaxy Tab 10.1 LTE By now, you should be familiar with the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1. We've done countless hands-ons with the super-svelte Honeycomb slate, and even reviewed it... twice! Now it's back, again, and this time its packing an LTE radio tuned to the frequencies of a little company known as Verizon. Outside of a few tiny cosmetic changes -- the brushed, gray plastic back and the rumored Micro SIM slot up top, nothing else has changed. We won't waste too much time rehashing what you already know, but we figured it was worth firing up the latest version, which officially went on sale today, and putting that 4G antenna to the test. You know the routine, keep on keepin' on after the break.

Gallery: Galaxy Tab 10.1 for Verizon hands-on

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]]> 4ggalaxy tabgalaxy tab 10.1GalaxyTabGalaxyTab10.1hands onhands-onHandsOnltesamsungSamsung Galaxy TabSamsung Galaxy Tab 10.1SamsungGalaxyTabSamsungGalaxyTab10.1verizonverizon 4gverizon 4g lteverizon lteverizon wirelessVerizon4gVerizon4gLteVerizonLteVerizonWirelessvideovzw Thu, 28 Jul 2011 18:15:00 -0400 21|20003600 <![CDATA[Verizon LTE: no roaming, even if you want to]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/15/verizon-lte-no-roaming-even-if-you-want-to/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/15/verizon-lte-no-roaming-even-if-you-want-to/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/15/verizon-lte-no-roaming-even-if-you-want-to/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Several companies are hopping on the LTE bandwagon, but it's turning out to be more isolating an experience than we hoped. According to PCMag, a Verizon spokesperson confirmed that its fourth-generation broadband network won't be compatible with other carriers in the US. As it turns out, Big Red and AT&T each own a separate block of 700MHz spectrum with only a fraction of overlap, leaving little room for phones on both networks to mingle with one another. There's not much hope for roaming on MetroPCS or LightSquared, either, as their waves of LTE run at 1700MHz and 1500MHz, respectively. This smattering of frequencies means it'll be near impossible to get roam on other companies' 4G networks nationally. What's worse, the ITU has approved twelve bands for LTE use around the world, so don't count on a wide selection of global devices -- and you thought sorting through international 3G was bad, didn't you? We're still a long way from learning our LTE roaming fate, but it appears the largest carrier in the US won't make the journey any easier on us.

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]]> 1500mhz1700mhz4g700mhzattitulightsquaredlong term evolutionLongTermEvolutionltemetropcsroamroamingverizonverizon 4gverizon lteverizon wirelessVerizon4gVerizonLteVerizonWirelessvzw Fri, 15 Jul 2011 08:40:00 -0400 21|19991801 <![CDATA[Dell Latitude E6420 adds Verizon LTE option, high price to match high speeds]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/14/dell-latitude-e6420-adds-verizon-lte-option-high-price-to-match/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/14/dell-latitude-e6420-adds-verizon-lte-option-high-price-to-match/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/14/dell-latitude-e6420-adds-verizon-lte-option-high-price-to-match/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Dell Verizon LTE That Sandy Bridge-equipped, "business rugged" Latitude E6420 that Dell debuted earlier this year just got a little more appealing to data fiends always on the go. That particular model can now be loaded with a Verizon LTE card that, as Big Red likes to brag, is up to ten times faster its 3G EV-DO network. You're gonna have to cough up the big bucks to put the DW5800 4G mini-card in your laptop, though. The add-on is $249 and you'll still have to sign up for a data plan, which starts at $30 a month for 2GB -- but we're sure you were prepared for a little sticker shock.

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]]> 4gdelldell latitudedell latitude e6420DellLatitudeDellLatitudeE6420DW5800DW5800 4GDW5800 4G mini-cardDw58004gDw58004gMini-carde6420laptoplaptopslatitude e6420LatitudeE6420lteoptionupgradeverizonverizon 4g lteverizon lteVerizon4gLteVerizonLte Thu, 14 Jul 2011 19:30:00 -0400 21|19991474 <![CDATA[Verizon's next big LTE push coming July 21st]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/22/verizons-next-big-lte-push-coming-july-21st/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/22/verizons-next-big-lte-push-coming-july-21st/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/22/verizons-next-big-lte-push-coming-july-21st/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments You can't stop Verizon's nationwide LTE push -- and even hoping to contain it seems like a bit much to ask these days. The company made its last major 4G service rollout just under a week ago, and now it's looking to do the same next month, adding a slew of new markets to its coverage umbrella and expanding in a few existing locales on July 21st. New markets include Portland, OR, Toledo, OH, Winston-Salem and Raleigh-Durham, NC, Maui, HI, Wichita, KS, and Knoxville, TN, to name a few. Coverage will be expanded in Seattle, Louisville, Phoenix, Los Angeles, San Diego, and Las Vegas. The full list of high-speed recipients can be found in the link below.

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