After weeks of leaks and speculation, the iPhone 5c is finally here. Apple’s colorful new lower-cost handset slots below the iPhone 5s flagship and ships with iOS 7. This is the first time the company’s launched two new iPhones simultaneously. The 5c replaces the iPhone 5 in the middle of the lineup, and the 8GB iPhone 4s is now available free on contract. Unlike years past, the iPhone 5 doesn’t carry on as a second-tier device — it’s just gone. The 5c is built from steel-reinforced, colored-through, machined polycarbonate that’s coated in a glossy finish. Apple’s last plastic handset was the iPhone 3GS in 2009, but it only came in black and white. In contrast, the 5c arrives in a rainbow of pastel hues: white, pink, yellow, blue and green, along with a matching set of cases.
Spec-wise, the 5c is basically an iPhone 5 with an improved front-facing camera and support for more LTE bands. The 16GB model costs $99 with a two-year commitment ($549 unlocked) and the 32GB version is $199 on contract ($649 unsubsidized) — as such it’s more affordable than the departed iPhone 5. While Apple’s clearly positioning the 5c as an aspirational product, we suspect it’s also less expensive to manufacture than the iPhone 5, which means the company gets to enjoy some higher profit margins. It’s obviously not the cheap iPhone some folks were expecting, and frankly, we’re not surprised — it’s an Apple device, after all. So does the 5c live up to the hype? Is it an improvement over the iPhone 5? Should you pony up for iPhone 5s instead? Let’s find out. %Gallery-slideshow85060%
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After weeks of leaks and speculation, the iPhone 5c is finally here. Apple’s colorful new lower-cost handset slots below the iPhone 5s flagship and ships with iOS 7. This is the first time the company’s launched two new iPhones simultaneously. The 5c replaces the iPhone 5 in the middle of the lineup, and the 8GB iPhone 4s is now available free on contract. Unlike years past, the iPhone 5 doesn’t carry on as a second-tier device — it’s just gone. The 5c is built from steel-reinforced, colored-through, machined polycarbonate that’s coated in a glossy finish. Apple’s last plastic handset was the iPhone 3GS in 2009, but it only came in black and white. In contrast, the 5c arrives in a rainbow of pastel hues: white, pink, yellow, blue and green, along with a matching set of cases.
Spec-wise, the 5c is basically an iPhone 5 with an improved front-facing camera and support for more LTE bands. The 16GB model costs $99 with a two-year commitment ($549 unlocked) and the 32GB version is $199 on contract ($649 unsubsidized) — as such it’s more affordable than the departed iPhone 5. While Apple’s clearly positioning the 5c as an aspirational product, we suspect it’s also less expensive to manufacture than the iPhone 5, which means the company gets to enjoy some higher profit margins. It’s obviously not the cheap iPhone some folks were expecting, and frankly, we’re not surprised — it’s an Apple device, after all. So does the 5c live up to the hype? Is it an improvement over the iPhone 5? Should you pony up for iPhone 5s instead? Let’s find out. %Gallery-slideshow85060%
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Wanna mod that shiny new Nexus 7? Today’s your lucky day. Google just posted the factory image and binaries for its second generation 7-inch tablet — also known by the product name “razor” and device name “flo”. The factory image lets you restore your new Nexus 7 to the exact software it shipped with in case you grow tired of that custom ROM you cooked up using the binaries (natch). Speaking of which, the packages include drivers for audio and sensors from ASUS, NFC from Broadcom plus graphics and everything-but-the-kitchen-sink from Qualcomm. This comes mere hours after some open source drama surrounding the binaries (which now appears to be resolved) and with plenty of time to spare for UK customers. Follow the source links below and have fun hacking this weekend.
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Source: Google Developers (factory image), Google Developers (binaries)
Wanna mod that shiny new Nexus 7? Today’s your lucky day. Google just posted the factory image and binaries for its second generation 7-inch tablet — also known by the product name “razor” and device name “flo”. The factory image lets you restore your new Nexus 7 to the exact software it shipped with in case you grow tired of that custom ROM you cooked up using the binaries (natch). Speaking of which, the packages include drivers for audio and sensors from ASUS, NFC from Broadcom plus graphics and everything-but-the-kitchen-sink from Qualcomm. This comes mere hours after some open source drama surrounding the binaries (which now appears to be resolved) and with plenty of time to spare for UK customers. Follow the source links below and have fun hacking this weekend.
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Source: Google Developers (factory image), Google Developers (binaries)
And the saga continues! Hot on the heels of this morning’s leaked renders comes a couple more press shots of the Moto X, courtesy of @evleaks — this time in glorious unicorn white. There’s not much more to mention here other than it’s a lot easier to spot the mics front and back and to get a feel for the texture that adorns the rear. It looks very much like the svelte handset Eric Schmidt recently flaunted at the annual Allen and Co media conference. Not a fan of the existing hues? Motorola’s been pretty clear the phone will be available in custom colors — we’re longing for a beautiful shade of purple ourselves. With the official Moto X launch slated for Friday August 1st, we’re only days away from getting all the details, so stay tuned for more.
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And the saga continues! Hot on the heels of this morning’s leaked renders comes a couple more press shots of the Moto X, courtesy of @evleaks — this time in glorious unicorn white. There’s not much more to mention here other than it’s a lot easier to spot the mics front and back and to get a feel for the texture that adorns the rear. It looks very much like the svelte handset Eric Schmidt recently flaunted at the annual Allen and Co media conference. Not a fan of the existing hues? Motorola’s been pretty clear the phone will be available in custom colors — we’re longing for a beautiful shade of purple ourselves. With the official Moto X launch slated for Friday August 1st, we’re only days away from getting all the details, so stay tuned for more.
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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 with a matching charging base which includes a standard micro-USB connector. Battery life is about 5 days per charge — not too shabby for a product that packs WiFi, cellular and GPS radios. Speaking of which, eTrak’s partnering with Verizon Wireless for CDMA-based network positioning. The company provides a web-based interface which supports geo-fencing with SMS and email notifications, along with iOS and Android-compatible apps. GPS+ will retail for $129 and be available soon (production’s been under way since May 1st). Two plans will be available: $10 per month with a one-year subscription and $15 per month commitment-free. Don’t miss our gallery below and follow the source link for more info.
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Source: eTrak
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 with a matching charging base which includes a standard micro-USB connector. Battery life is about 5 days per charge — not too shabby for a product that packs WiFi, cellular and GPS radios. Speaking of which, eTrak’s partnering with Verizon Wireless for CDMA-based network positioning. The company provides a web-based interface which supports geo-fencing with SMS and email notifications, along with iOS and Android-compatible apps. GPS+ will retail for $129 and be available soon (production’s been under way since May 1st). Two plans will be available: $10 per month with a one-year subscription and $15 per month commitment-free. Don’t miss our gallery below and follow the source link for more info.
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Source: eTrak
So here it is at last, the Nexus 4. After countless leaks we finally got a change to put our dirty little paws on Google and LG’s lovechild. The verdict? It’s phenomenal. Take a look at our gallery below and stay tuned for our hands-on video and first impressions.
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Google Nexus 4 hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:45:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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So here it is at last, the Nexus 4. After countless leaks we finally got a change to put our dirty little paws on Google and LG’s lovechild. The verdict? It’s phenomenal. Take a look at our gallery below and stay tuned for our hands-on video and first impressions.
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The first time we saw the rumored Supersonic we were blown away. HTC and Google had just wowed us with the Nexus One, and here we were looking at something even better — a 4.3-inch phone with WiMAX wrapped in a white body. This prototype was buggy and had abysmal battery life, but it was real. Four months later it landed in our hands at Google I/O. We’re of course talking about the EVO 4G which went on to become a runaway hit for HTC and Sprint as the first ever 4G smartphone in the US. And here we are, a year later with the HTC EVO 3D, the legitimate heir to Sprint’s mobile kingdom – at least until the Motorola Photon comes along. When we first played with the 3D-capable handset at CTIA we were suitably impressed, but we left with a lot of unanswered questions. How do the 1.2GHz dual core processor and qHD display affect battery life? Is 3D a compelling feature or just a gimmick? What is 2D camera performance like with lower specced camera? Is the EVO 3D a worthy replacement for the EVO 4G? Find out in our review after the break.
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HTC EVO 3D review originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 15 Jun 2011 19:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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The first time we saw the rumored Supersonic we were blown away. HTC and Google had just wowed us with the Nexus One, and here we were looking at something even better — a 4.3-inch phone with WiMAX wrapped in a white body. This prototype was buggy and had abysmal battery life, but it was real. Four months later it landed in our hands at Google I/O. We’re of course talking about the EVO 4G which went on to become a runaway hit for HTC and Sprint as the first ever 4G smartphone in the US. And here we are, a year later with the HTC EVO 3D, the legitimate heir to Sprint’s mobile kingdom – at least until the Motorola Photon comes along. When we first played with the 3D-capable handset at CTIA we were suitably impressed, but we left with a lot of unanswered questions. How do the 1.2GHz dual core processor and qHD display affect battery life? Is 3D a compelling feature or just a gimmick? What is 2D camera performance like with lower specced camera? Is the EVO 3D a worthy replacement for the EVO 4G? Find out in our review after the break.
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HTC EVO 3D review originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 15 Jun 2011 19:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Today at Google I/O we got a chance to play with
Meta Watch, Fossil’s wearable development platform, which allows developers to extend the interfaces of devices and applications to the wrist. Both watches — one analog / digital with traditional dial plus two small OLED displays, the other digital with a larger memory-in-pixel LCD (a highly reflective, always-on, ultra low-power screen) — feature Bluetooth for communication, along with a vibration motor, three-axis accelerometer, and ambient light sensor. The devices are built around Texas Instrument’s super efficient MSP430TM microcontroller and CC2560 Bluetooth radio and will run seven days on a charge. A set of contacts in the back allow the watches to interface with a debugging clip for charging and JTAG programming. The hardware is paired with an SDK which allows a tablet or smartphone running Android to register button presses and receive sensor data from the watches, and then respond by sending text or triggering the vibration motor. It’s also possible to develop custom embedded wearable applications running directly on your wrist, and it’ll be up to developers to truly unleash the magical possibilities here.
Speaking of developers, the Meta Watch is currently available to pre-order for $199 (see our source link), with availability pegged for June 30th. Based on what we heard today at Google I/O, the watch is being hawked to devs only, but it’s obvious that DIY-minded consumers could buy one as well. For now, just two of the models shown here will be sold, but there’s no telling what’ll happen once the platform has enough of a backbone to support an influx of consumer buying. The company’s not handing out a timeframe as to when it’ll be ready for the mass market, but we’d be shocked if it’s still floundering around this time next year. Interested in having an early peek? Take a look at our gallery below and our hands-on video after the break.
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Fossil Meta Watch wrists-on at Google I/O (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 10 May 2011 20:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Today at Google I/O we got a chance to play with
Meta Watch, Fossil’s wearable development platform, which allows developers to extend the interfaces of devices and applications to the wrist. Both watches — one analog / digital with traditional dial plus two small OLED displays, the other digital with a larger memory-in-pixel LCD (a highly reflective, always-on, ultra low-power screen) — feature Bluetooth for communication, along with a vibration motor, three-axis accelerometer, and ambient light sensor. The devices are built around Texas Instrument’s super efficient MSP430TM microcontroller and CC2560 Bluetooth radio and will run seven days on a charge. A set of contacts in the back allow the watches to interface with a debugging clip for charging and JTAG programming. The hardware is paired with an SDK which allows a tablet or smartphone running Android to register button presses and receive sensor data from the watches, and then respond by sending text or triggering the vibration motor. It’s also possible to develop custom embedded wearable applications running directly on your wrist, and it’ll be up to developers to truly unleash the magical possibilities here.
Speaking of developers, the Meta Watch is currently available to pre-order for $199 (see our source link), with availability pegged for June 30th. Based on what we heard today at Google I/O, the watch is being hawked to devs only, but it’s obvious that DIY-minded consumers could buy one as well. For now, just two of the models shown here will be sold, but there’s no telling what’ll happen once the platform has enough of a backbone to support an influx of consumer buying. The company’s not handing out a timeframe as to when it’ll be ready for the mass market, but we’d be shocked if it’s still floundering around this time next year. Interested in having an early peek? Take a look at our gallery below and our hands-on video after the break.
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We know that despite its recent alliance with Microsoft, Nokia is still planning to sell 150 million Symbian devices in the years to come, and it looks like this new Symbian order is getting stronger by the day. Hot on the heels of the E6-00 640×480 communicator and X7-00 media-centric phone, we are now seeing evidence — in the form of a leaked user agent profile — of a T7-00 360×640 device. In addition to the screen resolution indicating a portrait model, it will feature Symbian^3, 2 softkeys, and browser version 7.3. We are also hearing rumors that the T7-00 “will blow your mind” — well, according to one GSM Arena commenter, anyway. All we know for sure is that the Nokia Astound for T-Mobile could certainly use some reinforcements on the US front.
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Nokia T7-00 leaks, joins the 150 million-strong new Symbian order originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Mon, 28 Mar 2011 20:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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We know that despite its recent alliance with Microsoft, Nokia is still planning to sell 150 million Symbian devices in the years to come, and it looks like this new Symbian order is getting stronger by the day. Hot on the heels of the E6-00 640×480 communicator and X7-00 media-centric phone, we are now seeing evidence — in the form of a leaked user agent profile — of a T7-00 360×640 device. In addition to the screen resolution indicating a portrait model, it will feature Symbian^3, 2 softkeys, and browser version 7.3. We are also hearing rumors that the T7-00 “will blow your mind” — well, according to one GSM Arena commenter, anyway. All we know for sure is that the Nokia Astound for T-Mobile could certainly use some reinforcements on the US front.
[Thanks, Joe]
Nokia T7-00 leaks, joins the 150 million-strong new Symbian order originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Mon, 28 Mar 2011 20:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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