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Back in June, we reported that according to a rumor, the LG Eclipse LS970 could be seeing a launch on both AT&T and Sprint in October. Unfortunately until today, the phone remains somewhat of a mystery and its release date is still unclear. However thanks to a recent FCC filing, it has been revealed that the phone will be sporting Sprint’s CDMA, EVDO and LTE bands, alongside other connectivity options like dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, LTE radio and USB 2.0.

Apart from that, the rest of the specs of the LG Eclipse remains a rumor for now. For those interested, these rumored specs include a Qualcomm S4 Krait quad-core processor, 2GB of RAM, 16GB of internal storage, an Adreno 320 GPU, an 8MP rear-facing camera with 1080p Full HD video capture capabilities and a slideout keyboard. No word on its choice of operating system but given its late year launch, some are speculating that it could come with Android 4.1 Jelly Bean on board. While the specs are merely rumors, at the very least we know that the device exists and whether it will launch stateside with the abovementioned specs remains to be seen, so take this with a grain of salt and check back with us in the future for more updates!

By Ubergizmo. Related articles: LG VS930 stops by the FCC sporting Verizon and AT&T bands, LG Eclipse point to possible October 31 release on AT&T and Sprint,

Where there’s smoke, there’s fire and by the looks of this latest FCC filing, LG’s LS970 is all but a lock for Sprint’s LTE lineup. Rumored to bow on that carrier as the Eclipse, the heavyweight handset, allegedly outfitted with a quad-core Krait processor, companion Adreno 320 GPU and 2GB RAM, has already been the subject of several leaks, leaving little of its spec load to the imagination. And now with the outing of these Commission docs, we can confirm that this uberphone does indeed pack 3G/4G radios tailored for the Hesse-led operator (CDMA 820 / 850 / 1900; LTE Band 25), as well as support for NFC, Bluetooth 4.0, WiFi a/b/g/n, GPS and SVLTE (simultaneous voice and data). While we can’t be exactly sure as to its actual screen size, that reported 4.67-inch figure does appear likely given its 5.2 x 2.8 inch (130.9 x 71.6mm) dimensions. That’s about all we were able to glean from the spate of included tests, but if you call Big Yellow your wireless home and are itching for a GS III alternative, this could be your next.

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LG Eclipse (LS970) pops up in FCC docs, ready to prop up Sprint’s LTE network originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 10 Aug 2012 16:51:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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There isn’t much we don’t already know about Huawei’s 10-inch MediaPad FHD, revealing most of its secrets well before its launch later this month. Now that it’s swung through Washington to be poked and prodded by the screwdriver-clutching mavens at the FCC, we know that the US Government thinks it’s safe for human consumption. The slate’s impressed even the surliest of our staffers when we played with it, making us deeply excited for its arrival in stores. Those interested in seeing what lies beneath that glass-and-aluminum surface should check out the autopsy gallery we’ve got for you below.

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Huawei MediaPad 10 FHD spills the beans (and its guts) at the FCC originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 10 Aug 2012 10:14:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We know our fair share about the redesigned Galaxy Note 10.1, but wait — what’s this? Another Samsung tablet, the GT-P8110, has made a trip through the FCC to complicate what was looking to be a simple near-future strategy for the Korean tech giant. The likely Galaxy Tab variant isn’t a familiar design by any stretch, with curved sides and the absence of a back antenna window pointing to a change in aesthetics. The wireless features of the 16GB model at the agency are the conservative elements — there’s just 802.11n WiFi, Bluetooth and NFC. Our only current hint at what the unknown slate might be is a mention of the 11.8-inch P10 in court evidence, but we don’t know if that’s what the P8110 represents or if the P10 is even on track for 2012, as Samsung’s roadmap hinted in the past. We’re not counting on Mobile Unpacked to shed any more light on the subject than the FCC does today.

Update: We’re less inclined to think it’s the P10, since the dimensions as we understand them wouldn’t realistically support that 11.8-inch screen.

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Mystery Samsung GT-P8110 tablet passes through the FCC (update: likely not the P10) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 09 Aug 2012 20:10:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The topic of mobile phone radiation is once again on the burner in Washington D.C. Along with Representative Dennis Kucinich’s proposed legislation that would institute labeling requirements and extensive research into the health effects of RF exposure, the US Government Accountability Office has issued a recommendation that the FCC update its current exposure limits and reevaluate current testing methodologies. As is, the FCC’s radiation guidelines are based on research that was concluded in 1996, and while the US GAO concedes that this may lead to the adoption of higher SAR limits (in certain usage scenarios), the organization contends that it’s time to bring current research and international recommendations into consideration.

As potential cause for concern, the US GAO has also identified a failure of current testing methodologies. Put simply, manufacturers are currently required to submit specific absorption rates that reflect usage against both the head and body, however in the case of the body test, this is always done with the assumption of a holster. While a distance of 1.5 to 2.5 centimeters may not seem like much, SAR values increase with proximity, and many who use their mobile phones in their pockets — say, with a Bluetooth headset — are at risk of exposing themselves to RF limits that exceed current guidelines. The actual absorption rates are currently unknown.

For its part, the FCC has responded to the US GAO and asserts that it has independently arrived at many of the same conclusions, and adds that it has initiated the procedural requirements necessary for the reevaluation of RF safety rules. Those who’d like to learn more can scour the complete recommendation, along with Rep. Kucinich’s proposal, at the source links below.

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US Government Accountability Office recommends FCC reassess radiation limits for mobile phones originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 08 Aug 2012 10:23:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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