Back on Tuesday during the Apple iPhone unveiling event, the technology giant talked about many different features of the new iPhone 5C and iPhone 5S. Among those features was a rather vague tip that the battery sizes for both of the smartphones have been increased compared to the iPhone 5. That was good news since […]
She loves me, she loves me not, she loves me…you know the rest of the drill. It does seem as though there has been some confusion surrounding the upcoming LG Nexus 5 device when it was originally spotted over at the Android 4.4 KitKat unveiling video. After that, there was word going around that the LG D820 as well as LG D821 being the Nexus 5, only to be refuted as the CDMA version of the LG G2, before a backtrack was conceded by the folks over at @evleaks. Well, let us comb over what the LG D821’s leak revealed – it does seem to be pretty similar to the LG D820 at first glance, so it is not too difficult to assume that this is the same device, but then upon closer inspection, they are two very different devices.
First of all, the LG D821 is not – I repeat, is not the CDMA device as originally thought, where it will play nice with a couple of two LTE bands – 5 and 7, whereas the LG D820 would arrive with 7 band LTE (2,4,5,17,25,26 and 41) support as well as compatibility with both GSM and CDMA networks. Well, all of this speculation is not too good for the heart, so we would like to just wait for something more official to arrive.
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Any device worth its salt would be shipped off to the FCC in order to gain approval before it is unleashed upon the masses, and the same can be said for the Samsung Galaxy Note 3. We do know that even smaller carriers such as US Cellular would be on the receiving end of this device sometime next month, while Verizon Wireless subscribers can get a hold of theirs from October 10th onward. Much has been said and publicized about the Samsung Galaxy Note 3, so it is nice to see a pair of American versions of the device pass through the FCC.
The first variant happens to be the SM-N900A, which has just received approval while boasting support for AT&T’s GSM, HSPA and LTE frequencies. This is most probably what we ought to see when October 1st rolls around. Apart from that, there will be a second model, known as the SM-N900R4, that does seem to be headed in the direction of other LTE-capable CDMA carriers including the likes of Sprint, US Cellular and a bunch of other regional US providers. None of the FCC filings threw up any surprises like a fingerprint recognition ring, but one thing’s for sure – you will see more and more Galaxy Note 3s in the hands of smartphone users from next month onward.
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We’ve seen a few international Galaxy Note 3 models pass through the FCC for approval; now, it’s time for two American versions. The first variant, the SM-N900A, has just cleared the US agency with support for AT&T’s GSM, HSPA and LTE frequencies — most likely, it’s a peek at what we’ll see on October 1st. A second model, the SM-N900R4, appears destined for LTE-capable CDMA carriers such as Sprint, US Cellular and numerous regional US providers. While there are no surprises in the FCC filings, it’s evident that Samsung’s giant Android smartphone will soon be ubiquitous in the States.
Filed under: Cellphones, Mobile, Samsung, Sprint, AT&T
Numerous regional US carriers have called for AT&T to support their 700MHz bands, which would give them the LTE devices and roaming coverage they need to compete with national rivals. These networks may soon get their wish: as part of an FCC-led deal, AT&T has agreed to support LTE on the 700MHz A Block frequencies held by smaller providers. While AT&T is short on details, it’s already modifying its network to support the additional bands. Compatible devices will arrive in a “reasonable time frame,” the telecom giant says. The commitment doesn’t address LTE interoperability problems with Verizon and other major US networks, but it should help at least a few tiny carriers stand a fighting chance in the 4G era.
Filed under: Cellphones, Wireless, Mobile, AT&T
Via: GigaOM
Source: FCC, AT&T Public Policy Blog
Right on time, as Apple’s launch event finishes the FCC publishes test documents for its latest hardware. After pawing through the stack we didn’t spot any surprises for the iPhone 5c or iPhone 5s — with their wide LTE compatibility and Bluetooth 4.0 LE covered there’s little missing other than 802.11ac WiFi — or internal photos exposing the new 64-bit A7 chip. Still, there are external pics (a few are included after the break) showing some of the frequency and exposure testing endured by each phone, and enough band information for those interested to stay busy until they actually go on sale.
Filed under: Cellphones, Mobile, Apple
Source: iPhone 5s A1453 / A1533 (FCC), iPhone 5c A1456 / A1532 (FCC)
Sonos’ Play:3 speaker ran away with our editors’ choice award back in 2011, so there’s probably a little pressure on the device that’s just turned up at the FCC. Ahead of any official announcement, the Play:1 has been outed toting 802.11 a/b/g/n WiFi, all thanks to our boys in blue lab coats. Now that the hardware has been deemed fit for human consumption, we can expect some more solid news in the near future. The only question left, therefore, is if “1” is above or below “3” in the minds of Sonos’ marketing department.
Filed under: Home Entertainment
Source: FCC
We spotted what’s being alleged to be the NVIDIA Tegra Tab just last month, and today it looks like we’re one step closer to the tablet becoming a reality as it made its official stop at the FCC this week which includes photos, its user manual and a hint that indicates the tablet may not actually be called the Tegra Note when it’s released.
First off, let’s take a look at what the NVIDIA Tegra Note has going on under the hood. The tablet will feature a 7-inch display along with a digital pen that will allow users to interact with it in a number of ways, such as writing notes, drawing or even using special menus only available when using the pen. The Tegra Note will of course be powered by NVIDIA’s Tegra 4 quad-core processor while a number of photos show both a 3200mAh battery as well as a 4100mAh battery, making it unclear which battery will be included when the tablet comes to market.
As for the NVIDIA Tegra Note name, the prototype does have the words “Tegra Note” etched into its rear, but a part of the manual includes the word “BRAND,” which means the tablet could be a reference device that may be re-branded and sold by different companies.
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Thanks to another revealing pass through the FCC, we now know more about NVIDIA’s upcoming P1640 mystery tablet, starting with a likely name: the Tegra TAB. An internal photo shows that it’ll have a Tegra 4 variant we’ve not seen before, a mid-range 7-inch, 1,280 x 800 IPS display and a 3200 or 4100mAh battery. An included manual also reveals a stock-looking flavor of Android Jelly Bean, a front HD camera, 5-megapixel rear camera and, interestingly, a stylus — along with apps for it. There’s no other details, and we’re still not sure if NVIDIA will be selling the device itself or through OEMs. Either way, it’s clearly more than just a developer device like the Tegra 4i Phoenix, so we wouldn’t be shocked to see it on the market soon.
Source: FCC
The seemingly endless saga over the regulation of the Internet in the US will be starting a major chapter this week as Verizon and the FCC head off to the US Court of Appeals over issues regarding Net Neutrality. At stake is not only the regulation of the Internet as a basic modern commodity but […]
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