“There’s an awful lot of hoopla about that iPhone antenna.” Why yes, there is. And while there’s much to criticize about Apple’s response, we’re glad to see they’ve stopped pretending the problem doesn’t exist. More »
The Sharp FX is yet another quick messaging phone for ATT, but this one also supports ATT Mobile TV, ATT’s live mobile television service. pOriginally posted at a href=”http://www.cnet.com/8301-17918_1-20010980-85.html” class=”origPostedBlog”Dialed In/a/p
It’s hardly the first company to implement the technology in a smartphone, but it looks like RIM finally has an answer for folks not satisfied with the GPS capabilities of their BlackBerry. It’s now announced the simply-named ‘Locate Service’ for developers, which relies on cell tower triangulation to to either augment the phone’s built-in GPS, or completely replace it when a GPS signal isn’t available. According to RIM, the service also includes a set of components that “integrate seamlessly” with the BlackBerry Maps and Contacts applications and, of course, the GPS capabilities of the device. There’s still no word on any apps that actually take advantage of the new service though, but it is now at the disposal of developers, so we’re guessing we’ll see some soon enough.
RIM finally catches up to the competition with non-GPS-based BlackBerry ‘Locate Service’ originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 19 Jul 2010 16:27:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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A batch of pictures have arrived online indicating another Droid phone from Motorola with a new form factor. pOriginally posted at a href=”http://www.cnet.com/8301-19736_1-20010950-251.html” class=”origPostedBlog”Android Atlas/a/p
It’s the convenience of a Bluetooth headset without something electronic sticking out of your ear. It’s a way of freeing yourself from your cell phone and any possible radiation damage. It’s as fashion-forward as a “Dick Tracy” cartoon. It’s the Bluetooth Wristband Speakerphone, and it’s arrived. Wear it at home, in the garden, or anyplace else where people can’t see you.
The wristband offers audio caller ID, voice activated commands for placing calls and answering the phone, and both vibration and sound alerts. It lets you roam up to 30 feet from your cell phone and even beeps when you go out of range. On one charge, it’s good for up to 4 hours of talk time or 160 hours of standby. You can even use it to stream music. If you’re sold, head over to Atomic9’s Web site where you can get it for $99.99 in black or white.
Smart digital billboards that scan passersby to determine gender and age and thus tailor their messages are now being tested in commuter stations around Tokyo.
BlackBerry-maker RIM announces a new feature for developers of location-based programs for BlackBerry. Interestingly, it’s one we’ve seen many times before. pOriginally posted at a href=”http://www.cnet.com/8301-17918_1-20010935-85.html” class=”origPostedBlog”Dialed In/a/p
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Aptera co-founder expands Epic Boats beyond boats, spurs hiring spree originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 19 Jul 2010 15:44:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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The Droid 2‘s been leaking out all over the place in the past few weeks, but it looks like it’ll be another month before it officially hits shelves — we just got these shots from a packaging facility that’s handling the phone, which puts it right on schedule for that rumored August 23rd launch. We’re also told that the phone will definitely ship with an 8GB microSD card, and that pricing appears to be $199 on contract and $599 standalone, although those numbers could change. Just a few short weeks left, we suppose — although give the rate at which this thing is leaking, we’re thinking Motorola and Verizon might do well to push that date up a couple weeks. We’ll see.
Droid 2 being prepared for launch, set to arrive August 23rd? originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 19 Jul 2010 15:24:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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