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Live Sky TV viewing via Xbox 360 didn’t make it into the most recent dashboard update, readers report page 17 of the network’s most recent SkyMag indicates it will arrive around mid-October. Additional details flesh out what’s available, while all Xbox Live Gold members (in the appropriate areas) will get access to the Sky Player similar to the PC implementation, you will need a Sky subscription with the appropriate channels to view sports and movie content. Look out for more updates at the skyplayer.com/xbox360 site, while those of us beyond the network’s reach wonder whether we can expect other features like Twitter (you’re following us, right?) Facebook and 1080p instant-on movie streaming to arrive at roughly the same time.

[Thanks, David]

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Sky TV arriving on Xbox 360 in mid-October according to SkyMag; Twitter, Facebook & Zune to follow? originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 26 Sep 2009 19:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Ah, convergence. Pure Digital — DAB and WiFi radio extraordinaire — has just made live a product portal for its forthcoming Sensia, which looks to be a serious leap forward in terms of features and design. For starters, this product ditches the typical retro vibe and goes for something entirely more Jetsons-esque, and while many of Pure’s past radios have had some sort of display, the 5.7-inch touchscreen (640 x 480) is certainly a first. Boasting DAB and FM tuners, this device is also equipped with an 802.11g module that lets it pull down radio streams from the web as well as stream other media from networked PCs / storage. Other specs include twin 3-inch full-range drivers, an RF remote, optional rechargeable battery and a 3.5 millimeter socket for connecting those “other sources.” Moreover, users will be able to tap into a variety of applications, from weather to news to Picasa to social networking. If all goes well, it’ll ship before the holidays for £249.99 ($406).

[Via Macworld, thanks Ian]

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Pure Sensia DAB / WiFi radio gains touchscreen, streaming and Facebook originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 20 Sep 2009 17:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Photo frames sure have come a long way — from back when they were photo frames. The new HP DreamScreen 100 and 130 (which we spotted back in July) pack in 2GB of built-in storage, and all the assorted connectivity for pulling in photos from a camera, drive or networked PC (802.11b/g or Ethernet), but stack on top of that 10,000 internet radio stations, Facebook, Snapfish internet photos, a full-featured music player, Pandora, weather and even a fancy clock. The unit has a built-in speaker, but you’ll probably want to use the sound-out jack to get any reasonable enjoyment in listening. The 10-inch DreamScreen 100 goes for $249 and is available today, while the DreamScreen 130 bumps it up to 13.3-inches and will be out this fall for $299. PR is after the break.

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HP’s new DreamScreens pack Pandora and Facebook into a wireless photo frame originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We’ve enjoyed seeing what INQ is bringing to the featurephone space, most recently with the Facebook and Twitter-centric INQ Mini 3G and INQ Chat handsets (which still haven’t been announced for the States), but things are getting a lot more interesting on word that INQ is going to be using Android for upcoming touchscreen smartphones. We’re guessing INQ will be blending its Synergy-style blended social networking capabilities with traditional Android goodness, much in the way HTC and now Motorola are approaching Android. So far all INQ is saying is that Android hasn’t done well against the iPhone so far, and that “you need to get the experience better,” promising “cool things” in response to this self-defined challenge. You know what else is a “cool thing”? America.

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INQ picks Android for upcoming touchscreen handsets originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 14 Sep 2009 12:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Nokia has introduced two new phones loaded with music features and revealed the pricing of its upcoming Booklet 3G netbook at its ongoing Nokia World conference in Germany.

Here’s a rundown of the key announcements.

• Last month Nokia introduced the Booklet 3G, a netbook-sized laptop that promised some power-packed features. Booklet 3G will have a 10.1-inch screen, up to 12 hours of usage time, Atom processor and Windows 7. It will weigh about 2.75 lbs and include 1 GB of RAM and 120 GB hard drive. It will also sync with a Nokia handset and offer easy access to Nokia services such as its Ovi app store. See the complete list of specs. But the Booklet 3G comes with a rather hefty price tag. It will cost €575 or $820.

• Nokia showed off two new phones at the conference, the first of which is the Nokia X3. The X3 slider phone will have a 2.2-inch display and 3.2-megapixel camera. The phone targeted at music lovers will have stereo speakers, dedicated music keys and support for up to 16GB of storage via microSD card. The X3 will have a ‘flight mode’ so users can listen to music in-flight even though their phones need to be switched off. Music on the phone can be managed using Nokia’s Ovi Player PC software and and Windows Media Player 11. The X3 will be on sale in the fourth quarter of the year for €115 or $165, before taxes and subsidies. See additional features of the Nokia X3.

• Nokia also launched the X6 phone. The slim phone has a 3.2-inch touchscreen, 32GB storage and will include access to the company’s ‘Comes with Music’ music subscription service. The X6 also has a 5-megapixel camera, dual LED flash, TV-out, video editing, full web browser and Flash Lite support. It will also ship in the fourth quarter for €459 or $655, without taxes and subsidies.

• Nokia also disclosed the pricing of its N97 phone. The device, which gathered mixed reviews, has a 3.2-inch touch display, QWERTY keyboard and fully customizable homescreen. The N97 will cost €459  or $655, without subsidies.

Meanwhile, check out Nokia’s hands-on video with the Booklet 3G laptop.

See Also:

• Nokia’s Linux-Based N900 Finally Official
• Nokia Delays U.S. Launch of Music Service
• Nokia’s Booklet 3G Is Not a Netbook
• 7 Reasons Nokia Phones Get No Love in U.S.
• Consumers Boycott Nokia, Siemens for Selling to Iran
• Nokia to Sell Phones With Skype Software

Photo: Nokia