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Hitachi announces high-res 4.5-inch IPS display for smartphones with improved glasses-free 3D

There’s still no word as to when it might actually land in some phones, but it looks like glasses-free 3D could soon see some improvements courtesy of Hitachi’s latest 4.5-inch IPS display. Not only does it boast a high 1280 x 720 resolution, but it uses a less common lenticular lens approach instead of the parallax barrier method used by the likes of the Nintendo 3DS and HTC EVO 3D. According to Hitachi, that allows for some much 3D brighter images than other displays (470 cd/m2, specifically), and images that are actually brighter in 3D mode than in 2D mode. Here’s hoping Hitachi shows off a bit more than the image above before too long.

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There’s still no word as to when it might actually land in some phones, but it looks like glasses-free 3D could soon see some improvements courtesy of Hitachi’s latest 4.5-inch IPS display. Not only does it boast a high 1280 x 720 resolution, but it uses a less common lenticular lens approach instead of the parallax barrier method used by the likes of the Nintendo 3DS and HTC EVO 3D. According to Hitachi, that allows for some much 3D brighter images than other displays (470 cd/m2, specifically), and images that are actually brighter in 3D mode than in 2D mode. Here’s hoping Hitachi shows off a bit more than the image above before too long.

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Dolphin Browser for Android gets v6.0 Update, New Webzine Feature

Popular on Android, the Dolphin Browser got an update to version 6.0 today, bringing some updated features, and improving gestures and add-ons.   One new feature worth mentioning though, is the “Webzine“: Dolphin brings out the beauty of the web

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Popular on Android, the Dolphin Browser got an update to version 6.0 today, bringing some updated features, and improving gestures and add-ons.

 

One new feature worth mentioning though, is the “Webzine“:

Dolphin brings out the beauty of the web and with Dolphin Webzine users can experience the web like never before. Web pages are cleanly displayed as a series of thumbnail images and users can scroll through web pages instantly using an intuitive touch interface, tapping on any thumbnail image to open the desired page.

The Dolphin Team has said that they have more than 8 Million users globally, in less than 15 Months. Good stats, for sure! If you’re interested in giving the browser a go, get it free over on the Android Market. [Android Market web link]

Full Press Release below:

MOBOTAP TO RECEIVE $10 MILLION SERIES A FUNDING LED BY SEQUOIA CAPITAL

Developer of Popular Dolphin Browser is Sequoia Capital’s Very First Mobile Browser Investment; Launches v6.0

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — July 18, 2011— MoboTap, the mobile technology developer behind the Dolphin Browser, today announced that it will receive $10 million in Series A funding round led by Sequoia Capital, with Matrix Partners also participating. MoboTap’s Dolphin was launched on the Android platform in March 2010 and is Sequoia Capital’s first mobile browser investment.  MoboTap will use the new funds for rapid product development for Dolphin and expansion into new market segments.

In less than 15 months, Dolphin has grown to more than 8 million users worldwide on mobile devices by allowing them to intuitively create their very own web browsing experience on the Android platform.

“Dolphin is the most powerful and engaging way to browse and touch the internet available today,” said Yongzhi Yang, MoboTap’s CEO.  “In creating Dolphin, we have made it possible to open any websites with just a touch of your finger tip. We believe in the future of mobile web and we want to bring the best mobile browsing experience to the world.”

“According to IDC, for the first time more smartphones have been shipped than PCs, growing 74.4% to 302.6 million devices in 2010,” said Kui Zhou, Partner at Sequoia Capital. “Smartphones have changed the way people access the internet and Dolphin is transforming the way people browse on their smartphone and tablet devices.”

“The vast majority of Dolphin’s users are in the U.S.,” said Michael Moritz, Partner at Sequoia Capital. “In both the U.S and China, Sequoia Capital will work with MoboTap in every way possible to ensure even more people are enjoying the intuitive Dolphin mobile browser.”

In addition to the funding, MoboTap has also announced the new version Dolphin Browser, version 6.0.

Some of the new features include:

Dolphin Gesture
A technology pioneered by MoboTap, Dolphin Gesture intelligently allows users to open any website with just a touch of their fingertip.

Dolphin Add-ons
Dolphin Add-ons allow users to personalize Dolphin and enhance their browsing experience. With more than 50 Add-ons and counting, users can customize Dolphin by changing its looks and feel. Dolphin also integrates with popular services, such as Google Translate, Password Managers, YouTube Search and Ad Blocker. Add-ons can easily be installed, giving Dolphin users more control and flexibility, providing a better overall experience.

Dolphin Webzine
Dolphin brings out the beauty of the web and with Dolphin Webzine users can experience the web like never before. Web pages are cleanly displayed as a series of thumbnail images and users can scroll through web pages instantly using an intuitive touch interface, tapping on any thumbnail image to open the desired page.

Availability and Pricing
Dolphin 6.0 is available via the Android Market worldwide immediately.  Dolphin is free to download and use.

About MoboTap
MoboTap is a mobile technology developer that is committed to advancing the mobile revolution by improving the way people experience the web through their mobile devices. Founded and led by an international team of proven engineers and entrepreneurs and backed by leading venture capitalist firm Sequoia Capital, MoboTap has begun this revolution with the launch of Dolphin Browser HD, a free web-browser specifically created and optimized for mobile users.

To learn more about MoboTap, visit us at www.MoboTap.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/DolphinFans or follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/dolphinbrowser

About Dolphin Browser HD
Dolphin Browser HD is a free mobile web-browser that allows users to intuitively adapt their own web browsing based on the way they want to explore the web. Utilizing key features such as ‘Gestures’, ‘Add-ons’ and ‘Webzine’, Dolphin brings an elegant and highly customizable solution to mobile users looking for the fastest, smartest web browser possible.

About Sequoia Capital
Sequoia Capital provides venture capital funding to founders of startups who want to turn business ideas into enduring companies. As the “Entrepreneurs Behind the Entrepreneurs”, Sequoia Capital’s Partners have worked with innovators such as Steve Jobs of Apple Computer, Larry Ellison of Oracle, Bob Swanson of Linear Technology, Sandy Lerner and Len Bozack of Cisco Systems, Dan Warmenhoven of NetApp, Jerry Yang and David Filo of Yahoo!, Jen-Hsun Huang of NVIDIA, Michael Marks of Flextronics, Larry Page and Sergey Brin of Google, Chad Hurley and Steve Chen of YouTube, Dominic Orr and Keerti Melkote of Aruba Networks, Tony Hsieh of Zappos, Omar Hamoui of AdMob, Steve Streit of Green Dot and Reid Hoffman and Jeff Weiner of LinkedIn. To learn more about Sequoia Capital visit www.sequoiacap.com.

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US Army runs smartphone trial, could see ‘limited deployment’ later this year

US Army runs smartphone trial, could see 'limited deployment' later this year

Sure, the US Army could continue to develop expensive proprietary gadgets for use in the field, or they could make the switch to (relatively) inexpensive off-the-shelf smartphones. It’s a change that’s been considered for some time, and the Army is now at the tail end of a six-week trial of more than 300 Android, iPhone, and Windows Phone devices for military use. The results have been promising, according to program director Michael McCarthy, stating that younger soldiers who grew up with smartphones and handhelds are very comfortable using them for military purposes.

Soldiers in the field can text GPS coordinates, send pictures of their surroundings, or file common reports directly from their phone. Despite positive results, the Army still has some hurdles to jump before taking the plunge — some of the phones had OS bugs, others (specifically, iPhones running on AT&T) couldn’t get signal in the New Mexico and Texas testing areas, and none of the devices were secure enough for use in overseas operations. The Army is considering tying the phones to tactical radios to help encrypt transmissions, and are testing self contained “cell tower in a suitcase” equipment to ensure coverage in sensitive locations. The Military hopes to push out limited deployment this year, and Army program director Ed Mazzanti has stated that they expect to select two mobile operating systems for official use, noting that “iPhone and Android have been very well received.” Sure, using multiple platforms may help protect soldiers against cyber attacks, but we can’t be the only ones worried the Army is unintentionally breeding a generation of fanboys with guns, can we?

US Army runs smartphone trial, could see ‘limited deployment’ later this year originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 16 Jul 2011 19:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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US Army runs smartphone trial, could see 'limited deployment' later this year

Sure, the US Army could continue to develop expensive proprietary gadgets for use in the field, or they could make the switch to (relatively) inexpensive off-the-shelf smartphones. It’s a change that’s been considered for some time, and the Army is now at the tail end of a six-week trial of more than 300 Android, iPhone, and Windows Phone devices for military use. The results have been promising, according to program director Michael McCarthy, stating that younger soldiers who grew up with smartphones and handhelds are very comfortable using them for military purposes.

Soldiers in the field can text GPS coordinates, send pictures of their surroundings, or file common reports directly from their phone. Despite positive results, the Army still has some hurdles to jump before taking the plunge — some of the phones had OS bugs, others (specifically, iPhones running on AT&T) couldn’t get signal in the New Mexico and Texas testing areas, and none of the devices were secure enough for use in overseas operations. The Army is considering tying the phones to tactical radios to help encrypt transmissions, and are testing self contained “cell tower in a suitcase” equipment to ensure coverage in sensitive locations. The Military hopes to push out limited deployment this year, and Army program director Ed Mazzanti has stated that they expect to select two mobile operating systems for official use, noting that “iPhone and Android have been very well received.” Sure, using multiple platforms may help protect soldiers against cyber attacks, but we can’t be the only ones worried the Army is unintentionally breeding a generation of fanboys with guns, can we?

US Army runs smartphone trial, could see ‘limited deployment’ later this year originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 16 Jul 2011 19:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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    MetroPCS officially intros Huawei M835 Android for $80 sans contract

    If you’ve been vehemently opposed to purchasing a smartphone due to their high cost, you’re running out of excuses. MetroPCS officially launched its latest Android device, the Huawei M835, for a promotional price of $80 without a contract (it’ll normally retail for $130). The M835 — also known as the Ideos — is a petite handset that uses a 2.8-inch QVGA display, runs on Froyo and has a 3.2 megapixel camera with video capture. It also offers room for a 32GB microSD card, if needed. Obviously, we’re not expecting the greatest performance here, but it’s a viable option for first-time buyers and anyone who doesn’t hunger for the latest and greatest phone specs. Between this and the Ascend II coming out this week, it’s looking like the prepaid march is gaining serious steam.

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    If you’ve been vehemently opposed to purchasing a smartphone due to their high cost, you’re running out of excuses. MetroPCS officially launched its latest Android device, the Huawei M835, for a promotional price of $80 without a contract (it’ll normally retail for $130). The M835 — also known as the Ideos — is a petite handset that uses a 2.8-inch QVGA display, runs on Froyo and has a 3.2 megapixel camera with video capture. It also offers room for a 32GB microSD card, if needed. Obviously, we’re not expecting the greatest performance here, but it’s a viable option for first-time buyers and anyone who doesn’t hunger for the latest and greatest phone specs. Between this and the Ascend II coming out this week, it’s looking like the prepaid march is gaining serious steam.

    Continue reading MetroPCS officially intros Huawei M835 Android for $80 sans contract

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    HTC EVO 3D review

    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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      The HD2 HTC puts the smart in smartphone. Windows Mobile operating system, 5 MP camera and a 4.3-inch screen are just the tip of the iceberg for this smartphone features

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      Android beats out iPhone in Japan, celebrates with buffet of alphabetical desserts

      Google’s steady march toward global smartphone dominance scored another major victory, this time in the Land of the Rising Sun. According to new numbers from Tokyo-based analyst group MM Research, Android shot to the top of the mobile OS market share heap, nabbing 57 percent of that country’s smartphone market for the last fiscal year. That number is up from 11 percent the year prior, increasing from 250,000 to 4.91 million devices shipped — it’s also a good deal higher than the 37.4 and 38.5 percent that Google commands in the US and internationally, according to recent studies. Apple, meanwhile grabbed second place in Japan at 3.23 million iPhones, according to MM — or 38 percent of the market — with Windows Mobile and BlackBerry rounding out the top five. Dessert enthusiasts who don’t believe numbers until they see them in pie chart form can check out the graphic after the jump.

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      Google’s steady march toward global smartphone dominance scored another major victory, this time in the Land of the Rising Sun. According to new numbers from Tokyo-based analyst group MM Research, Android shot to the top of the mobile OS market share heap, nabbing 57 percent of that country’s smartphone market for the last fiscal year. That number is up from 11 percent the year prior, increasing from 250,000 to 4.91 million devices shipped — it’s also a good deal higher than the 37.4 and 38.5 percent that Google commands in the US and internationally, according to recent studies. Apple, meanwhile grabbed second place in Japan at 3.23 million iPhones, according to MM — or 38 percent of the market — with Windows Mobile and BlackBerry rounding out the top five. Dessert enthusiasts who don’t believe numbers until they see them in pie chart form can check out the graphic after the jump.

      Continue reading Android beats out iPhone in Japan, celebrates with buffet of alphabetical desserts

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        Fossil Meta Watch wrists-on at Google I/O (video)

        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.

        Continue reading Fossil Meta Watch wrists-on at Google I/O (video)

        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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        HP’s Veer gets AT&T logo, two-tone exterior

        We suspected HP’s diminutive webOS 2.2 smartphone might be on its way to AT&T, and now a handful of leaked photographs rocking a panda-like color scheme have further confirmed our suspicions. As you can see from the image above, the little guy’s working the carrier’s logo in the upper left-hand corner of its 2.6-inch display. The photos of HP’s smallest webOS smartphone first appeared over at Pocketnow on Friday, just days before the Veer’s May 2nd launch party is scheduled to pop off in Los Angeles. Unfortunately, we still don’t know exactly when the Snapdragon-packing device will be available for purchase, or how much it will cost when it lands, but we’re hoping to have more on that after tomorrow’s alleged event. Until then, you can always live vicariously through our hands-on with this little multi-tasking wonder. Now, isn’t that just precious?

        HP’s Veer gets AT&T logo, two-tone exterior originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 01 May 2011 19:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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        We suspected HP’s diminutive webOS 2.2 smartphone might be on its way to AT&T, and now a handful of leaked photographs rocking a panda-like color scheme have further confirmed our suspicions. As you can see from the image above, the little guy’s working the carrier’s logo in the upper left-hand corner of its 2.6-inch display. The photos of HP’s smallest webOS smartphone first appeared over at Pocketnow on Friday, just days before the Veer’s May 2nd launch party is scheduled to pop off in Los Angeles. Unfortunately, we still don’t know exactly when the Snapdragon-packing device will be available for purchase, or how much it will cost when it lands, but we’re hoping to have more on that after tomorrow’s alleged event. Until then, you can always live vicariously through our hands-on with this little multi-tasking wonder. Now, isn’t that just precious?

        HP’s Veer gets AT&T logo, two-tone exterior originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 01 May 2011 19:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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          Amazon Giving $25 Amazon Appstore Credit with Every Android device Purchase

          Amazon has very intense on Android lately, even launching cloud services, a music store and an App Store, and the latest new marketing promo seems to be towards getting Android users using these services more often. Apart from the free

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          Amazon has very intense on Android lately, even launching cloud services, a music store and an App Store, and the latest new marketing promo seems to be towards getting Android users using these services more often.

          Apart from the free app-a-day, Amazon is giving up to $25 Credit for their App Store, for anyone who purchases an Android device from them in the next one week. Not a bad deal if you’re looking to buy a new smartphone, eh?

          [via @amazonwireless]

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