Posts Tagged ‘news’

T-Mobile G2 again, this time with less Mr. Blurrycam

So we just got a second batch of T-Mobile G2 shots dropped in our mailbox -- and this time, you can get a much better look at the inner workings of the carrier's version of the upcoming HTC Vision . Looks like this bad boy slides and tilts, which eliminates the need for a kickstand and is very likely causing you to breathe an audible sigh of relief right about now

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Sony replacing handset wiring with a single copper cable

Sure, it's just boring ol' component news but you can guarantee that this advance will affect the appearance of Sony (and Sony Ericsson) products some time soon. Sony just announced the development of a "single wire interface technology" that replaces the 22 or so cables (used for power, control signals, audio, video, etc) typically found inside mobile devices (tucked away in the hinge or rotating parts) with a single copper wire cable capable of transmitting data at 940Mbps. That should translate into greater reliability while giving Sony's product teams more flexibility with their designs

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Verizon’s Fivespot gets FCC approval by way of ZTE

This actually happened a few days ago, but since we admittedly weren't on the lookout for hot filings from Chinese manufacturer ZTE, we totally missed it until we circled back for our FCC Fridays roundup this week. That's right: what you're looking at above is a non-carrier-branded version of the Fivespot global mobile hotspot for Verizon that we'd broke the news on last month -- and if you sift through the user's manual in the FCC filing, you'll see that this is indeed the same thing as the Verizon device. As a refresher, this puppy is supposed to replace the aging MiFi and offer support for triband HSPA alongside EV-DO in the event you're dying for some 3G coverage outside the States.

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Dell Streak gets leaked Android 2.1 update in the UK, but still the same ol’ 1.6 in the US

What is there to do on a cloudy Friday in Britain? Why, scouring the web for your phone's firmware update, of course.

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Facebook for Android updated with more awesome

If there's one app you've probably got installed on your smartphone -- regardless of platform -- it's Facebook , so when a new version comes out with significant new functionality, it's usually a pretty big deal. On that note, we've got a new build for Android this evening that features a "photo reel" on the home screen giving you live updates from your news feed, integrated video playback, support for events, and the ability to respond to friend requests without going through the Herculean task of actually leaving the app. The update's been posted in the Market, so grab it -- then make sure your privacy settings are on the up and up , won't you

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Rover Puck WiMAX hotspot gets FCC’d, traction on ice subject of fierce debate

The pool of choices for WiMAX hotspots continues to expand, and thanks to the FCC , we now know of another up-and-comer. The Rover Puck -- trademarked by Clearwire and previously unheard of -- joins the ranks Sprint's Overdrive and its various rebrandings by providing pocketable 4G WiFi service

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Droid 2 cases arrive at Best Buy, Droid 2s soon to follow?

At this point, we're starting to think that Motorola is intentionally (and cruelly) teasing us with its Droid successor. Today we can add to the parade of leaks preceding the Droid 2 's debut in the form of the above hard case, which has just landed in Best Buy's storerooms. Before you go off on some conspiracy theory comparing this to the iPhone's Bumper and questioning whether this Droid might need a jacket , you should be aware that Rocketfish does similar paraphernalia for the Droid Incredible, marking this out as an entirely un remarkable run-of-the-mill accessory

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New Facebook Beta for webOS (v1.2.30) adds landscape viewing, inline comments

A few iterations beyond the last time we checked in , the Palm webOS Facebook app is now up to beta version 1.2.30. New features this time around include landscape viewing, improved photo tagging, and the ability to clear all notifications by selecting view all, then using a back gesture to exit the menu. Other changes that are more immediately noticeable are the news feed dropdown menu option (before & after picture after the break) which should be quite useful for those following our tips on managing your Facebook friends , plus the ability to see comments directly in the news feed, instead of just a number indicating how many there are

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The Engadget Mobile Podcast, live at 3:30 ET!

Though we can't afford to provide you with a free case that allows you to properly listen to the Engadget Mobile podcast, we've got fantastic news: you don't need one. Seriously! Give it a shot after the break! Continue reading The Engadget Mobile Podcast, live at 3:30 ET! The Engadget Mobile Podcast, live at 3:30 ET! originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Mon, 19 Jul 2010 14:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds

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Bing to bring full-featured client to Android ‘within next six weeks’

Microsoft's Bing and Google's Android aren't exactly complete strangers ( hello, Moto ), but now the company is saying it'll bring a full-featured client to the platform sometime within the next six weeks.

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