The Suede will reportedly hold about 3,000 songs, which (barring antics) will be irrevocably tied to the phone and only play there, and disappear entirely if users stop paying for the Muve plan. PC Magazine got a brief hands-on with an early version, and says there’s a bit of irksome audio compression, but also some Zune-like social networking features, too. The service will debut at CES on January 6th, and spread to other devices and other markets over the course of 2011. PR after the break!

Continue reading Cricket launches new wireless plan with unlimited music for $55 a month

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BlackBerry Desktop Software 2.0 for Mac OS brings WiFi music sync, broader iPhoto / iTunes support originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 17 Dec 2010 03:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Though the final nail in the Microsoft Kin coffin has yet to be tapped into place, the software that made the pair of ill-fated handsets strangely compelling will soon get the axe. Come January 31st, Kin Studio will be no more, effectively neutering existing Kin phones by removing them from the cloud. They’ll still be able to make calls, send SMS, email, browse the web and even stream music via Zune Pass, but their formerly live homescreens will become lifeless, stripped of social networking functionality — and will actually remain stuck on their very last status update, much like a broken clock. Their online repository of pictures, videos and contacts will cease to exist, though you can back them up to a personal computer if you act now. Thankfully, Verizon seems to understands that not all Kin customers will be happy with a zombiephone, and has taken a drastic measure to help them out — through March 31st, 2011, Kin owners can trade it in for a free 3G phone of their choice. How kind. Find full Verizon FAQs on the transition at our more coverage links.

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Continue reading Kin Studio closing January 31st, Verizon offers free phones to affected customers

Kin Studio closing January 31st, Verizon offers free phones to affected customers originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 11 Dec 2010 13:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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NTT DoCoMo has Darth Vader selling its Android wares, so what could KDDI au possibly counter with? Why, a force even darker and more heinous than the Sith Daddy himself: Lady Gaga. Yes, the music fiend we love to hate has remixed Poker Face just to make sure we take notice of Sharp’s IS03, and the kindly Japanese carrier has taken care of inserting her into the phone for maximum promotional value. Yes, au, now that we’ve seen Lady Gaga strutting around inside it, we totally want to own one of these handsets! See the video promos after the break.

[Thanks, machine]

Continue reading Lady Gaga trapped in an Android smartphone, we wish she’d stay there (video)

Lady Gaga trapped in an Android smartphone, we wish she’d stay there (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 29 Nov 2010 10:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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After a private alpha, Nokia has loosed a beta of its refreshed Ovi Suite client — now at version 3.0 — on visitors of its Beta Labs site. Seems like most of the improvements revolve around simplifying common activities, but the biggest change would have to be the addition of tight Ovi Music integration, including playback controls, store access, and Ovi Music Unlimited support — in other words, this product is now officially the Zune / iTunes of the Nokia world, and in this case we’d say that’s a very good thing. Installation is said to be faster and simpler than before, too, so come on, hesitant N8 owner — what the heck are you waiting for? Follow the break for the official video intro of the new build.

Continue reading Nokia premieres Ovi Suite 3.0 beta

Nokia premieres Ovi Suite 3.0 beta originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Thu, 25 Nov 2010 20:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We’re skipping Sunday School to hang out and chat about cell phones! Play hooky with us…or else.

Hosts: Chris Ziegler, Myriam Joire (tnkgrl), Sean Cooper
Producer: Trent Wolbe
Music: Daestro – Light Powered (Ghostly International)

00:02:11 – Nexus S
00:12:48 – Nokia taking over Symbian development, Foundation responsible for licensing
00:17:25 – AT&T tells Samsung Focus customers not to buy microSD cards yet, wait for ‘certified’ ones (update: random access speed is key)
00:22:25 – Dell Venue Pro
00:31:45 – Confirmed: Kin One and Two are returning to Verizon. Wait, what?
00:37:17 – HTC Mecha / Incredible HD pictured for Verizon with a fancy ’4G’ symbol
00:42:40 – T-Mobile’s $15 tethering option, tiered data available this Sunday
00:49:14 – T-Mobile finally brings Android into the WiFi calling game
00:51:42 – HTC G2
00:55:00 – HTC myTouch 4G
00:59:50 – International Prepaid SIMs
01:06:00 – Editorial: Should your next mobile OS update cost you?
01:11:10 – Motorola Defy

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Engadget Mobile Podcast 062 – 11.14.2010 originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Sun, 14 Nov 2010 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Modern phones, like chocolate, wine, and love, are things that cross geopolitical and spiritual boundaries. This edition of the Engadget Mobile Podcast takes a look at what happens when boundaries are created, destroyed, and crossed. Let’s get heavy.

Host: Chris Ziegler, Myriam Joire (tnkgrl)
Special Guest: Richard Lai
Producer: Trent Wolbe
Music: Daestro – Light Powered (Ghostly International)

02:08 – Windows Phone 7
47:08 – Nokia N8

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Engadget Mobile Podcast 059 – 10.24.2010 originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Sun, 24 Oct 2010 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Oh yes, humans — it’s happening again! After a painfully long wait, we’re finally kicking our reader meetups back into gear. The first in the series will take place in New York City on October 21st (that’s tomorrow!), and it’s going to be a killer. The all-ages event is sponsored by Sprint and will feature a slew of amazing companies in attendance. What companies, you ask? How about Sony PlayStation, Research In Motion, Palm, Sony VAIO, Bug Labs, Panasonic, Nokia, Sling, Roku, Sonos, Boxee, Peek, and many more (we’re adding names as we type)! In addition to the tons of gadgets and gear you’ll be able to get your hands on, we’ll have giveaways, demos, music, food, and drinks for everyone.

The meetup takes place in NYC at Espace (635 W. 42nd St, New York, NY, between 11th and 12th Ave.), and will run from 6:30PM until 10:30PM. Capacity for the venue is around 1000, and we’ll likely fill up — so plan on getting there nice and early!

We’ll be coming at you with more details and an updated partner list, but for now, mark the date down and get ready to party. You can sign up and discuss the event at our Facebook page, too.

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Continue reading Engadget’s reader meetup happens tomorrow in NYC — be there!

Engadget’s reader meetup happens tomorrow in NYC — be there! originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 20 Oct 2010 17:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Moog Filtatron app makes your iOS band seem almost plausible

Moog Filtatron app makes your iOS band seem almost plausible originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 19 Oct 2010 12:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Clearly, introducing one Bluetooth headset in a single day just isn’t enough for Motorola. In addition to the Oasis, the outfit has also let loose the new S10-HD, a wraparound set that is marketed as Bluetooth headphones rather than a BT headset (though it’s fully capable of acting as either / both). As expected, these guys are designed to withstand all sorts of sweat beads, enabling fitness junkies to keep on rockin’ in the free world regardless of how steamy the conditions may be. We’re also told that the speakers are recessed in their housing with a new ear cushion interface and hydrophobic acoustic mesh (fancy!), and silicon seals are in place around all of the electrical components. Should you receive a call while streaming tunes, it’ll gently pause the music until your call is done, and afterwards it’ll resume automatically. The S9-HD‘s proper successor will be landing in Best Buy locations starting October 24th for $79.99.

Continue reading Motorola’s wraparound S10-HD Bluetooth headphones: for the Usain Bolt in all of us

Motorola’s wraparound S10-HD Bluetooth headphones: for the Usain Bolt in all of us originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 28 Sep 2010 06:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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