A lot of announcements are on the docket for Archos at IFA this year, including several smartphones, but it looks like we’ve gotten a peak at what one of those items will be specifically: the Archos 101 XS 2. Thanks to an FCC filing, we now know they will be revealing this tablet as a […]
The last we heard, Archos reportedly has big plans for IFA 2013 and could be unveiling a slew of new products, one of which might have recently been spotted at the FCC under the moniker, Archos 101 XS 2. The device, in case the photo above wasn’t obvious enough, is a tablet and it is expected to be something of a successor to the original Archos 101 XS which we reviewed back in 2012. Unfortunately apart from the FCC filing that ousts the device’s existence, not much is known about the tablet in terms of its hardware, although we are able to get a look at the tablet’s overall design which to be honest isn’t all that exciting.
For those wondering what sort of specs we might be able to expect from the Archos 101 XS 2, the 101 XS featured a cover called the Coverboard that doubled up as a keyboard as well. The original 101 XS also came with a 10.1” 1280×800 display and was powered by a 1.5GHz ARM Cortex A9 processor with 1GB of RAM, and 16GB of onboard storage, a microSD card slot for memory expansion, and a front-facing camera. Hopefully with the 101 XS 2 we will be seeing a huge upgrade over last year’s hardware, so be sure to check back with us during IFA 2013 for the details!
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Archos said in its fiscal results that it would launch five devices at the IFA expo next month. Well, there’s a chance you’re looking at one of them right now. An Archos 101 XS 2 tablet has surfaced at the FCC, with a lone photo showing many design elements lifted from the original 101 XS. It’s not just more of the same, though: we spot a microphone alongside the familiar keyboard connector, along with a rear camera (the first edition didn’t have one). The filing doesn’t provide clues regarding any upgrades to the performance or Android software, but we may learn about those in just a few weeks.
Filed under: Tablets
Via: Jbmm.fr (1)
Source: FCC
It was not too long ago when a couple of new and upcoming LG tablets were on the receiving end of Bluetooth certification, and they are the LG V500 and LG V507L. Well, at long last, has the LG V500 decided to make a pit stop over at the FCC, which would translate to only one thing – it has just made another step closer to being released in the US. The FCC document concerning the LG V500 pointed to a tablet that boasts of dual-band 802.11 a/b/g/n Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity, while everything else more or less remained mum in the FCC document.
One can draw a conclusion from it, however, that the LG V500 will, in all probability, be a Wi-Fi only tablet, while the LG V507L might very well be the tablet that will feature 3G or LTE connectivity. Hopefully, more will be revealed as the LG V507 decides to stop by the FCC for an inspection in due time. As for the naming convention, it remains to be seen, since both the LG G Pad as well as LG G Tab could be suitable monikers for the new tablet. We just hope that future LG devices that drop by the FCC would see additional information revealed rather than just its wireless connectivity options.
LG V500 Receives FCC Approval original content from Ubergizmo. 
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Whatever plans a company may have to keep its crown jewels a secret, the FCC’s always here to spill the beans. LG’s the latest to have its future intentions scuppered after documents revealed that the company is working on the V500, a 9.8-inch (or thereabouts) tablet. The news is a bit of a surprise, given that the Korean giant had previously stated an intention to concentrate on smartphones over tablet devices. Unfortunately, the only specs we found in our trawl were related to the dual-band 802.11 a/b/g/n WiFi and Bluetooth 4.0 LE — but given what hardware LG managed to cram into the G2, we’re hopeful that there will be a similarly impressive engine under this hood.
Source: FCC
When we reviewed the Sony Xperia Z Ultra, it was with the C6802, a HSPA+ model devoid of LTE bands. However, it seems that a speedy 4G version of the handset will arrive stateside soon, if this recent FCC listing is any indication. The document shows what is clearly the Sony Xperia Z Ultra, but with HSPA+ and LTE bands that are more compatible with T-Mobile, AT&T or any of the carriers in the Great White North. This means it’s likely the C6806, the handset’s North American cousin, all set up to take advantage of the super-fast network on this side of the pond. It doesn’t look like there’s too much else differentiating it from the international model however, so we’d take a gander at the review one more time to decide if it belongs on our wish list.
Update: We’ve updated the post to reflect the possibility that this phone is headed to networks other than AT&T.
Filed under: Cellphones, Mobile, Sony
Source: FCC
When you have a particular device arrive at the FCC, it can more or less mean only one thing – it is about to be released to the masses, ready to hit the market, in most cases, anyways. As for the Sony Xperia Z Ultra, apparently the device in its LTE-ready format has just arrived over at the FCC, and it will be able to support T-Mobile frequencies, so no prizes for guessing just which mobile carrier in the US will it appear on. The first time the Sony Xperia Z Ultra appeared at the FCC, it happened at the end of June, which was the same day that the handset was announced officially, although that model lacked LTE support.
This latest FCC filing points to a Sony Xperia Z Ultra with LTE support for bands 2, 4, 5 and 7, in addition to 1,700MHz HSPA connectivity, making it most probably a smartphone that will be released by T-Mobile USA, as that mobile carrier relies on LTE band 4 to get the job done over on their network. Of course, this is but based on probability, so there could be some surprises down the road, but not too likely. Will you be getting the LTE version as an upgrade if you already have the Sony Xperia Z Ultra?
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In response to industry petitioners, the FCC is easing outdoor power restrictions on the unlicensed 60GHz spectrum, which could bring faster broadband to rural areas and cost-effective backhaul solutions in urban settings. This ruling change would permit outdoor devices to deliver high-speed data over greater distances — around a mile at 7 Gbps, all told — and “enhance” the unlicensed utility of the 57-64GHz spectrum. While this is the same frequency WiGig uses, indoor power restrictions haven’t changed any. Because this spectrum is unlicensed, it means that basically anyone can use it as long as they follow the FCC’s rules; no funny business, please.
[Image credit: Rennett Stowe / Flickr]
Filed under: Household, Networking
Via: Ars Technica
Source: FCC
All right, while the world is still abuzz with word of LG’s latest flagship, the LG G2, this does not mean that the South Korean consumer electronics giant does not have some of its attention pointed elsewhere. No sir, there is a very real possibility that the successor to the LG Optimus L9 (tipped for an August 7th release which has, sad to say, come and gone without nary a peep at it) has already hit the FCC. Of course, the naming convention of this particular handset is not exactly the most creative one in the world, but it will work, giving an overall sense of continuity.
Apparently, this particular handset that goes by the codename LG-D605 in the FCC has already passed its certification today, and while there is no concrete confirmation that it is the Optimus L9 II, the model itself could have given the game away, especially since it has been previously linked to the Optimus L9 II, albeit in a rather mystery shrouded GFXBench result. There was no testing of LTE bands, but it was mentioned that FeliCa NFC technology is part of the deal, which is more or less confirmation that this puppy is about to debut in the Japanese market when released.
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We’ve heard not a peep about a potential successor to LG’s Optimus L9 since a couple of pics popped up on @evleaks at the beginning of June. The Optimus L9 II — or just L9 II if recent naming conventions apply — remains unannounced, but we’ve reason to believe it’s just broken cover at the FCC. A device going by the codename LG-D605 passed certification today, and although we can’t be sure it’s the L9 II, that model number has previously been linked to the handset, if only in a mysterious GFXBench result. No LTE bands were tested, and a mention of FeliCa NFC technology means this particular variant is almost certainly intended for the Japanese market. Beyond confirmation of a removable battery, there’s nothing else to glean from the filing, but it could indicate that the G2 won’t be LG’s newest new phone much longer.
Filed under: Cellphones, Mobile, LG
Source: FCC
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