LG Optimus T hands-on
The low-end LG Optimus S that wowed us earlier the other day has a magenta twin -- the LG Optimus T , headed to T-Mobile with very similar hardware. Considering that both carriers' phones will come in purple and black, you could easily be excused for confusing the two -- aside from a prominent logo and the physical button arrangement, they've got the exact same build
Categories: Android, Mobile Phone, Other Tags: ctia, ctia2010, exact, functionality, lg optimus, lg optimus t, like-the-lack, result, school, search, smartphone, wifi
Novatel NovaDrive cloud-based unlimited storage preview
Hold onto your hats, it seems Novatel , maker of some of the finest 3G / WiFi devices has decided to stretch its legs from connectivity into the realm of data storage. Not only is the cloud-based storage accessible through their software for Windows or Apple, but they're thoughfully built a nice mobile site so your cellphone can get in on the fun.
Categories: Mobile Phone, Other Tags: connectivity, ctia, ctia2010, data, features, hats, notables, novatel, personal, server, storage
Qualcomm MSM7x30 development unit hands-on
While we heard this was floating about at MWC this year, we didn't get a chance to have to get our mitts on it or film it so consider that sorted. The MSM7x30 platform is fast -- running between 800MHz and 1GHz -- and smooth, but the attractive interface demo (aptly named Fluid) is ultimately frustrating to use as the icons are being washed around by the ocean currents. The Qualcomm rep we spoke to did mention that the interface won't make it to retail but is rather meant to demo the animation capabilities of the device
Categories: Android, Mobile Phone Tags: Capabilities, ctia2010, demo, engadget, engadget-mobile, follow-the-fold, look-at-every, photos, qualcomm, tour
Spracht Aura EQ (the really real version) hands-on
We got a glimpse at Spracht's new Aura EQ Bluetooth headset back at CES this year , but in reality, we sort of didn't -- what was being shown back then didn't constitute final ID, turns out. The company's back at it here at CTIA showing something closer to what you'll be seeing on store shelves later this half -- though they only had one, and it wasn't in final retail packaging -- so we took a minute to check it out
Categories: Mobile Phone Tags: aura eq, auraeq, bluetooth-headset, bluetoothheadset, ctia2010, glimpse, headset, quite-the-crowd, shelves, spracht-aura, surface
Netcomm MyZone hands-on
Netcomm was at CTIA showing off its 3G pocket router, and while they admit it apes the MiFi , it builds on it in some pretty useful ways. Battery life purportedly outdoes its rival , with four hours use, even with multiple devices connected -- and when your batteries finally do tank, connecting it to your laptop will let it recharge and still allow wireless connectivity.
Categories: Mobile Phone, Other Tags: battery, ctia2010, drive, engadget, get-connected, mifi, ships, Sim
LG Cosmos hands-on
While LG didn't storm to this year's CTIA with a hero device like some of the competition , they did arrive with something: the LG Cosmos.
Categories: Mobile Phone Tags: build-quality, cosmos, ctia2010, entry, gallery, missives, mobile, rebates, verizon, verizon cosmos, video
Verizon ‘wrapping up’ Boston and Seattle trials, ‘friendly user’ ones coming this summer
Remember those LTE trials that Verizon Wireless started up in Boston and Seattle back in August of last year? Good news, mobile surfers -- the operator has today confirmed in a roundtable at CTIA that they're both nearing their end, giving us hope that they're gleaned the necessary information from them to start moving onto bigger and better things
Categories: Mobile Phone Tags: boston, ctia, ctia2010, engadget, hurdles, mobile-internet, seattle, tony melone, verizon-wireless, verizonwireless, wireless
Verizon vs. AT&T: Pre Plus edition
Sure, Verizon and AT&T shout at each other across our TV airwaves all the time, but how often do we get to see two exactly same phones running on both carriers? The Pre Plus and Pixi Plus have just such a distinction, and we stopped back by the Palm booth with our Verizon Pre Plus in hand just to prove to ourselves we weren't dreaming
Categories: Mobile Phone, Other Tags: att, ctia2010, entry, phones-running, pixi plus, pre plus, shout-at-each, time
Samsung trots out Modus Bluetooth headset, complete with dual mics and multipoint
And you thought the Bluetooth headset was gone forever. Samsung Mobile's keeping the dream alive here at CTIA by introducing the "convertible-style" Modus -- a noise cancelling BT headset that's able to convert for Bluetooth stereo connectivity on a whim
Categories: Mobile Phone Tags: bluetooth-headset, bluetoothheadset, ctia 2010, ctia2010, device-synced, news, samsung, samsung modus, samsungmodus
Wi-Fi Alliance touts first ten 802.11n-certified mobiles, some likely headed to Sprint / Verizon
Bona fide 802.11n took long enough to get here, but now it's just a matter of time before it becomes all-too-familiar on everyday smartphones.
Categories: Android, htc, Mobile Phone Tags: 802.11n, articles, blossoming, ctia 2010, ctia2010, draft n, entry, first-802-11n, media, result, wi-fialliance, wifi, wifi-alliance