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Blackberry 10.2 Os Update Brings Emojis, Level 1 Notifications Plus Alarm Features
Published: Thursday May 23rd 9AM
Link: http://www.engadget.com/2013/05/23...ce=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget
Description: You might still be getting your thumbs around that Q10, or the waiting for that BlackBerry 10.1 update, but already some future tidbits for the platform have come to light. Michael Clewley, product manager at the firm, let slip that version 10.2 of the OS brings with it support for standard unicode emojis, multiple alarms and level 1 notifications for email . With the 10.2 SDK said to be coming in June, you can expect the update to follow later in the year. Weren't sure what to do with BlackBerr... read more »
Facebook Won't Bring Htc First Smartphone To The Uk After All Update: Due To Bad Feedback In The Us
Published: Thursday May 23rd 8AM
Link: http://www.engadget.com/2013/05/23...ce=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget
Description: After a series of rumors about the HTC First not selling too well in the States, we've now heard that the customized Facebook / Android handset won't be coming to the UK. Mobile News initially reported that UK pre-orders will be cancelled and we've just confirmed this with our own sources, who said that it was Facebook itself who made the decision, rather than HTC or either of the European carrier partners EE and Orange . We've reached out to HTC and EE for confirmation and will update if we get... read more »
Shazam For Ipad Gets Auto-tagging, Trending Charts, Local Maps, Spotify And Rdio Integration Updated
Published: Thursday May 23rd 7AM
Link: http://www.engadget.com/2013/05/23...ce=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget
Description: If you've ever sighed in frustration at not being able to leap straight from discovering a song to playing it ad-nauseum on Spotify or Rdio, here's a heads-up. Shazam's iPad-focused iOS update integrates both streaming services with its discovery software in addition to a new look home screen and an auto-tagging mode that'll passively observe any music in the background. The mapping service has also been tweaked, letting you search and see what songs are being tagged in your neighborhood or anyo... read more »
Mediafire Promises Streaming Of Stored Music And Video On Its Ios And Android Apps
Published: Thursday May 23rd 6AM
Link: http://www.engadget.com/2013/05/23...ce=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget
Description: MediaFire says its cloud storage service now has 30 million users, but it seems that only a minority of those are using its Android or iOS interfaces -- so far, the former has seen less than 500,000 downloads. One extra feature that might boost the utility of these is the forthcoming addition of media streaming, to help MediaFire compete with likes of Amazon Cloud Player -- and with the added draw of 50GB free lifetime storage or a time-limited offer of 24.99 annually for 100GB . There's no sign... read more »
Htc Desire 608t With Boomsound Joins 606w On Chinese Online Store
Published: Thursday May 23rd 6AM
Link: http://www.engadget.com/2013/05/23...ce=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget
Description: While taking a look around HTC China's online store after the Desire 600 aka Desire 606w in China announcement, we also stumbled upon this Desire 608t that was first outed by TENAA in late April. With the exception of the One SV-like design and the TD-SCDMA radio for China Mobile, this model is otherwise identical to its 606w sibling, especially with the Sense 5-enhanced Android 4.1, BoomSound front stereo speakers, dual SIM and even the CN¥2,499 410 unsubsidized price tag. Other specs inclu... read more »
Square Brings Its Mobile Payments Service To Japan
Published: Thursday May 23rd 5AM
Link: http://www.engadget.com/2013/05/23...ce=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget
Description: Jack Dorsey's little card reader that could TM has made its first journey beyond continental North America, and is now available in Japan. In order to make the leap, Square has teamed up with Sumitomo Mitsui Card Corporation, the business that introduced Visa to the country. The transaction rate for the service is 3.25 percent, up half a percent from the 2.75 percent payable in North America and Canada. It's been a long time coming, considering that PayPal Here arrived in Japan over a year ago -... read more »
Htc Desire 600 Announced: Quad-core Processor, Dual-sim And Blinkfeed
Published: Thursday May 23rd 5AM
Link: http://www.engadget.com/2013/05/23...ce=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget
Description: It didn't take long for HTC to go official with the Desire 600. Interestingly, it picks up on several of the new Sense 5 features revealed alongside the HTC One, including its fingertip-baiting BlinkFeed for social network and news updates. BoomSound and the ability to craft video highlights from your photos and clips also make the transition, although apparently not the burst-capture Zoe mode. Hardware-wise, there's a 1.2GHz Snapdragon 200 quad-core processor, with a 4.5-inch Super LCD2 display... read more »
Htc Desire 200 And Desire 600 Turn Up In Leaked Certification Page, Benchmark Results
Published: Thursday May 23rd 1AM
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Description: HTC's Desire line of mid-range Android smartphones have typically used the alphabet to denote different models, but the company is now switching to numerals. At least according to a Taiwanese certification page, we can expect a Desire 200. Some leaked benchmark results also indicate that a Desire 600 will head to market. We don't know much about the Desire 200 apart from its name. It's listed as the HTC 102e on the certification page, and there's plenty of speculation that this handset is the G2... read more »
Lg Invites You To Splash Around With Optimus Gj, A Water-resistant Phone For Taiwan
Published: Wednesday May 22nd 11PM
Link: http://www.engadget.com/2013/05/22...ce=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget
Description: Come next month, NTT DoCoMo users won't be the only ones to benefit from a water-resistant version of the Optimus G. Similar to the L-01E for Japan, LG has introduced the Optimus GJ for Taiwan, which carries IPX7 certification that allows for worry-free immersion in up to a meter of water for 30 minutes. The Optimus GJ also carries IPX5 certification for protection against dust particles. Dubbed the E975W, the smartphone is by and large a thicker version of the Optimus G E975 . This means you'll... read more »
Samsung Announces Galaxy S 4 Sales Of 10 Million, New Colors Coming This Summer
Published: Wednesday May 22nd 10PM
Link: http://www.engadget.com/2013/05/22...ce=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget
Description: Just as CEO JK Shin predicted, Samsung has announced its new Galaxy S 4 topped 10 million units sold in record time. That beats the 50 days it took the Galaxy S III to sell that many, a mark it took 5 months for the Galaxy S II to pass and 7 months for the original Galaxy S. Samsung has been able to crank up production and speed up worldwide rollouts for its increasingly popular flagship models, contributing to the rapidly increasing pace of sales. To help keep the sales channels flowing, Samsun... read more »
Etrak Gps+ Melds Wifi, Cellular And Gps Tracking, Launches At Ctia Hands-on
Published: Wednesday May 22nd 8PM
Link: http://www.engadget.com/2013/05/22...ce=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget
Description: We've come across a number of GPS-based tracking devices over the years but most are rather bulky and difficult to setup. eTrak's attempting to remedy this here at CTIA 2013 with GPS+, a fob-like product that combines WiFi, cellular and GPS tracking in a small, light and easy-to-use package. The device, which is about the size and weight of a box of licorice-flavored Tic Tacs, features a panic button, multicolor status LED and charging contacts. It's meant to be attached to a keyring, and comes ... read more »
Microsoft Updates Youtube App For Windows Phone, Addresses Some Of Google's Concerns Updated
Published: Wednesday May 22nd 5PM
Link: http://www.engadget.com/2013/05/22...ce=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget
Description: Last week, Microsoft's YouTube app for Windows Phone came under fire for not adhering to some of Google's requirements. The result was an ultimatum from Mountain View, requesting that Microsoft make the necessary tweaks by May 22nd or pull the app entirely. Today, which just so happens to be that aforementioned date, Microsoft has released a new version of its YouTube app for Windows Phone. This time around, video downloads are disabled -- users who already have the app won't retain this functio... read more »
Foursquare On Android And Ios Gets Search Filters For The Extra Picky
Published: Wednesday May 22nd 5PM
Link: http://www.engadget.com/2013/05/22...ce=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget
Description: Foursquare knows that there's a lot more to a night on the town than a good search keyword. Accordingly, it just updated its Android and iOS apps with location search filters that narrow the results based on familiarity and price. At times, the terms can get very specific: if you want to try an expensive Korean barbecue that only your friends have visited so far, you can. While there isn't much more to the update than that, those prone to cravings or just curiosity should get their fill at the s... read more »
Play Magazines Receives Ui Overhaul To Match Music And Books Apps
Published: Wednesday May 22nd 4PM
Link: http://www.engadget.com/2013/05/22...ce=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget
Description: It was only a matter of time before Google got around to cleaning up the clumsy 3D interface of its Play Magazines app. With both Books and Music already sporting a spiffy new design, we're happy to report that its periodicals portal is now just as flat and user-friendly. Like its recently updated brethren, Play Magazines makes itself easily identifiable through color alone -- in this case a robust purple. If you're looking for some exciting new features, however, you're bound to be disappointed... read more »
J Lo Partners With Verizon To Launch Viva Movil, A Latino-focused Retail Chain
Published: Wednesday May 22nd 3PM
Link: http://www.engadget.com/2013/05/22...ce=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget
Description: Today at CTIA 2013, Verizon announced an exclusive partnership with Jennifer Lopez to create a mobile company catered to the Latino market. Called Viva Movil, the new entity will be headed by Lopez and boasts Big Red, Brightstar and Moorehead Communications as partners. The idea behind this venture is to offer an enriched customer retail experience with specialized stores that feature device demos, dedicated play areas for children, bilingual staff and online options will be available on the com... read more »
Google Drive For Android Updated With Card Ui And Refined Scanner Function
Published: Wednesday May 22nd 1PM
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Description: Cards, cards, cards... that's the refrain around the Google campus these days. Everything is getting turned into cards. That now includes your documents stored on Drive, too. The Google Drive app for Android was updated today with a whole new UI that moves towards the refined Holo design of the Play Music app and displays your uploaded files as "cards," though, you can always revert to a tweaked list view. The cards offer a thumbnail preview along with the file name and an icon indicat... read more »
Pandora Gets Cozier With Facebook, Makes It Easier To Share Listening Activities To Timeline
Published: Wednesday May 22nd 12PM
Link: http://www.engadget.com/2013/05/22...ce=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget
Description: Looks like Pandora isn't quite done making announcements this week. Hot on the heels of the introduction of its Premieres music strategy, the streaming service is now releasing a feature perfectly fitted for Facebook users. Starting today, folks will be able to easily share more of their Pandora activities what you're listening to, the artists you like, etc. directly to the Timeline and newly minted music section. However, given the auto-share nature of the feature, Pandora is allowing you to tw... read more »
Lojack For Android To Be Embedded In Samsung Galaxy S4's Firmware
Published: Wednesday May 22nd 11AM
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Description: Since the Galaxy S4's launch, Samsung's been eager to make security one of the device's stronger selling points. Through its partnership with Absolute Software, makers of LoJack for Laptops, Samsung will soon embed a theft recovery system right into the the phone's firmware. LoJack for Android smartphones, launching exclusively on the Galaxy S4, joins SAFE for Knox in Samsung's quest to develop "the most comprehensive mobile security solution" on the market. While there are plenty of a... read more »
Cricket Launching Galaxy S 4 On June 7th, Starting At 55 Down
Published: Wednesday May 22nd 11AM
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Description: The Galaxy S 4 is now readily available in the US, but it hasn't had much sway with the prepaid crowd so far. Cricket should be addressing that deficit soon, as it just narrowed down its launch of the Samsung flagship to June 7th. The contract-free carrier is making up for being late to the party with a low up front price: customers can plunk down 55 to start an installment plan rather than pay the GS4's full 600 cost in one shot. Would-be adopters will need to live in one of Cricket's LTE cover... read more »
Htc Asia Ceo Lennard Hoornik Is The Latest Reported Exec Departure Update: Head Of Global Digital Service As Well
Published: Wednesday May 22nd 11AM
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Description: Turbulent times at HTC, it seems. Earlier today, we reported a pair of high-profile exits from the company -- one rumored and one confirmed -- and now we're looking at another. According to CNET, the CEO of HTC Asia Lennard Hoornik has also abandoned his post, with regional CFO Chia-Lin Chang taking the reins until a formal replacement is named. Hoornik, who joined HTC from Sony Ericsson, allegedly left the Taiwanese handset maker after a two-month period of absence. Did he jump, or was he pushe... read more »
Engadget Giveaway: Win A 32gb Silver Htc One On At&t
Published: Wednesday May 22nd 11AM
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Description: No, not that One. Or that other One. It's definitely not this One either. Rather, we're talking about this One -- you know, the HTC flagship kind -- and the folks at AT&T have a unit ready for you to win. This particular model is of the 32GB persuasion, and it's currently up for grabs. It's not unlocked to all carriers and doesn't come with free service, so we have to limit this contest to our US readers. Two entries are all yours, and you can snag a third for the price of answering a simple... read more »
Vodafone Sneers At The Technofreaks, Delays Uk 4g Launch Until September
Published: Wednesday May 22nd 7AM
Link: http://www.engadget.com/2013/05/22...ce=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget
Description: Vodafone CEO Vittorio Coalo has conceded that the company is pushing back its 4G rollout to September. The decision was taken in order to ensure the infrastructure is "really ready," promising that Voda's service will be "better performing" than EE's Bacon-flavored LTE. Despite the late start, Coalo has laid down an aggressive timeline, demanding that 40 percent of the UK is covered in 4G before March 2014 -- which'll please those notoriously impatient technofreaks no end. Fi... read more »
The Engadget Interview: Mike Hickey, Ceo Of Wolfson Microelectronics
Published: Wednesday May 22nd 7AM
Link: http://www.engadget.com/2013/05/22...ce=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget
Description: Look at the prevalence of Wolfson's audio chips today, in everything from audiophile DACs to smartphones like the Exynos-powered Galaxy S III and Galaxy S 4, and it's hard not to be impressed. Factor in the company's humble beginnings in 1984 as a university offshoot in Edinburgh, Scotland, and the growth story becomes even more dramatic. The company shipped its billionth chip in 2008, its 2 billionth in 2012 and now expects to sell a billion per year by 2015. It's ironic, then, that at the star... read more »
Messageme Chat App Amasses 5 Million Users In 75 Days Across Android And Ios
Published: Wednesday May 22nd 5AM
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Description: Between WhatsApp, Viber, Google+ Hangouts and a raft of others, the mobile messaging app space is crowded, but recent entrant MessageMe has still managed to make notable headway. After a mere 75 days since its launch, the application has amassed 5 million registered users, up from 1 million in its first ten days. Now, the software is churning out an average of 1,500 notifications per second and handling approximately eight image uploads each second. For the uninitiated, the app is attempting to ... read more »
Samsung Buys 10 Percent Stake In Rival Phone Maker Pantech
Published: Wednesday May 22nd 2AM
Link: http://www.engadget.com/2013/05/22...ce=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget
Description: Hang around these pages long enough and you're bound to come across Pantech, the South Korean purveyor of everything from giant 1080p handsets down to... giant 720p handsets. Samsung has noticed this rising star too and, so says Yonhap News, has now made a 50 million investment in the smaller company in return for a 10 percent stake. Implicit in that is that the Korean government has allowed Samsung's ever-expanding influence to infiltrate a potential rival, since Pantech is now the No. 3 phone ... read more »