LG’s latest 4.7-inch wunderphone may not have penned in an official release this side of the Atlantic, but that doesn’t mean the Feds aren’t putting it through its paces. A global version of the LG Optimus 4X HD made its way through the FCC test labs recently, revealing a quad-band 2G GSM / EDGE radio [...]
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LG Optimus 4X HD stops in at the FCC, flaunts AT&T bands, global support
Posted: 18th May 2012 by Paul in GoogleTags: 3g, Amp, Edge Radio, Email, Engadget, Europe, Fcc, Fcc Test, Feds, Global Support, Global Version, Hd, Nbsp, Optimus, Paces, Quad Band, Slab, Source Link, Test Labs
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U.S. Cellular adds Samsung mobile hotspot to its 4G LTE lineup, because three’s company
Posted: 17th May 2012 by Paul in GoogleTags: Coverage Areas, Email, Engadget, Gadgetry, Limited Time, Lonely, Mail, Nbsp, Offerings, Pace, Plethora, Product Portfolio, Regional Carrier, Samsung, Samsung Mobile, Sch, Source Link, Subscribers, U S Cellular
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And then there were three. U.S. Cellular’s picking up the pace where its next-gen offerings are concerned, adding yet another device to that lonely LTE product portfolio. Starting today, Samsung’s SCH-LC11 mobile hotspot will be available on the regional carrier’s site with some sweet, limited time promotional pricing in tow: a mere $50 for subscribers [...]
Motorola Droid 4 gets leaked ICS build, official Android 4.0.4 may soon follow
Posted: 16th May 2012 by Paul in GoogleTags: Break, Droid, Engadget, Forums, Functionality, Ics, Moto, Motorola, Nbsp, Quite Some Time, Sandwich, Source Link, Stock Version, Waiting Game
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We’ve known for quite some time that Motorola intended to push Ice Cream Sandwich to the Droid 4, but until now the waiting game continued, with no end in sight. It now appears that the smartphone maker is making serious progress on its own Motoblur-infused flavor of ICS, with a stock version of the upgrade [...]
Verizon CFO says grandfathered unlimited plans on the way out
Posted: 16th May 2012 by Paul in GoogleTags: 3g Phones, Caps, Carrier, Cfo, Debut, Engadget, Feathers, Fiercewireless, Fran Shammo, Hopes And Dreams, J P Morgan, Leap, Morgan Technology, Nbsp, Source Link, Technology Media, Telecom Conference, Verizon, Verizon Communications, Verizon Email
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Verizon Communications CFO Fran Shammo shattered many a hopes and dreams today speaking at the J.P. Morgan Technology, Media and Telecom conference. During his address, Shammo indicated that customers who have been grandfathered in to the unlimited data plan may soon find themselves pushed into tiered territory, with the debut of the carrier’s shared data [...]
Panasonic gifts NTT DoCoMo with Eluga V, Eluga Power smartphones and Eluga Live tablet
Posted: 16th May 2012 by Paul in GoogleTags: Android, Brink, Dual Core, Edge Design, Engadget, Japanese Carrier, July 6th, Mitts, Mwc, New Entries, Ntt Docomo, Original P, Panasonic Japan, Panasonic Phone, Shelves, Slew, Smartphones, Source Link, Stereo Speakers, Translation Software
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Among the slew of new Android 4.0 devices unveiled by Japanese carrier NTT DoCoMo today were a trio from Panasonic, including the Eluga Power phone we’d seen before and a few new entries in the Eluga V phone and Eluga Live tablet. We’ve already gotten our mitts all over the Eluga Power’s 5-inch screen and [...]
NTT DoCoMo launching 19 new devices this summer, brings Galaxy S III to Japan
Posted: 16th May 2012 by Paul in GoogleTags: Arrows, Core Devices, Deluge, Device Announcements, Engadget, Galaxy, Heavy Hitters, Hodgepodge, Lte, Megapixels, Ntt Docomo, Raku Raku, Smartphone, Smartphones, Smorgasbord, Source Link, Superstars, Tegra, Wifi Hotspot, Xperia
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If you aren’t already accustomed to Japan’s regular deluge of device announcements, brace yourself: NTT DoCoMo just stepped forward with 17 new phones, as well as a mobile WiFi hotspot and a tablet. Throw a stone at the pile of hardware, and you’re likely to strike something running Ice Cream Sandwich — with the exception [...]
The BBC’s coverage promises to make you sick of the Olympics by the time it’s done
Posted: 16th May 2012 by Paul in GoogleTags: Apps, Bbc, Bonus Check, Broadcaster, Engadget, Free Mobile, Hd, London 2012, Mobile Browser, Nbsp, Olympics, S Games, Source Link, Sport Athlete, Streams, Summer Games, Tvs, Venue, Video Player, Vision Coverage
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How much Olympics is too much Olympics? The BBC aims to find out at this year’s London 2012 games, by offering up “the most comprehensive coverage ever,” a list that includes 2,500 hours of coverage via the broadcaster’s site and up to 24 live HD streams. Live coverage will be offered up for every sport [...]
PSA: LG Optimus Elite available today on Virgin Mobile USA for $150
Posted: 15th May 2012 by Paul in GoogleTags: Capabilities, Doorstep, Elite, Engadget, Favorite Stores, Gingerbread, Google, Grabs, Mobile Email, Nbsp, Nfc, Optimus, Price Tag, Psa, Retail Shops, Road Trip, Slab, Source Link, Virgin Mobile Usa, Wallet
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If you were one of those who jumped on last week’s pre-order, chances are you’re eagerly waiting for this Virgin-branded Optimus Elite to show up at your doorstep today. For those who decided to wait it out, however, you’ll be happy to know LG’s Gingerbread slab is now up for grabs at “major” retail shops [...]
Samsung Galaxy S II LTE Ice Cream Sandwich update finally arrives, GSII HD LTE keeps waiting
Posted: 15th May 2012 by Paul in GoogleTags: 720p, Alterations, Amp, Cousin, Engadget, Galaxy, Hd, Ice Cream, Lte, Nbsp, New Software, Samsung, Sandwich, Skyrocket, Slow Rollout, Source Link, Tweet, Variation
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The slow rollout of Android 4.0 to Samsung’s recent Galaxy devices continues, and the latest variation to receive Ice Cream Sandwich is the Galaxy S II LTE. We should all be familiar with the ICS feature set by now, as well as Samsung’s TouchWiz alterations. The news was spotted on Samsung’s Korean site, but we [...]
Fry’s stocks unlocked Nokia N9, is slightly misinformed about its specs
Posted: 13th May 2012 by Paul in GoogleTags: Amoled, Email, Engadget, Flagship, Fry Electronics, Fry S Electronics, Gray Market, Importers, Lumia, Nbsp, Nokia, Nokia N9, Polycarbonate, Samsung, Score, Slab, Source Link, Spotlight, Stocks, Technology
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Sure, Nokia’s Lumia 900 and 808 PureView may have garnered much of the spotlight lately, but lest we forgot about its flagship MeeGo handset. If you’ve been anxiously hoping to somehow score an unlocked N9 in the US sans gray-market importers, apparently Fry’s Electronics has you covered. Phone News spotted a listing for the phone [...]