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Jul 11

Apple files second ITC patent infringement complaint against HTC

Posted in: Android, Apple, Google, GoogleAndroid, HTC, ipad, iPhone, ipod, lawsuit, legal, patent, Today's Chili

Nothing like a little legalese to take the edge off on a Monday, eh? Just months after Apple smacked HTC with an ITC complaint, it looks as if the company’s doing the same thing again. As if one ongoing ITC complaint against Samsung wasn’t enough, the US International Trade Commission is reporting that HTC is being accused again. As predicted, the patent infringement complaint is asking for the entity to block the import of “personal electronic devices” by HTC, but until it becomes available for public viewing, it’s hard to know exactly which device(s) ticked the lawyers in Cupertino off. As for the prior tiff? A judge is expected to rule on that August 5th, and those findings are then subject to review by the full commission. HTC’s not commenting yet given that even it hasn’t seen the details, so we’ll be sure to keep you posted as the drama unfolds.

Apple files second ITC patent infringement complaint against HTC originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 11 Jul 2011 11:05:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jul 09

Verizon pushes latest Thunderbolt update: solves reboot issues, kills free mobile hotspot

Posted in: 4G, Android, cdma, froyo, gingerbread, GoogleAndroid, HTC, lte, mobile hotspot, MobileHotspot, Software, thunderbolt, Today's Chili, update, verizon, Verizon Wireless, VerizonWireless

Don’t act like Verizon didn’t warn you: for Thunderbolt owners who see an available software update pop up on their phone this evening, they’ll be placed squarely between a rock and a towering boulder. Why? On one hand, the Froyo OTA update promises to nix random reboots, improve data connectivity and fix the Bluetooth Discovery Mode pop-up windows. On the other, it adds a helping of bloatware (V CAST Music, V CAST Videos and My Verizon) while also killing the lust-worthy free mobile hotspot feature. Not like the carrier ever said it’d be any different come early July, but it’s certainly a case of picking your poison here. If your T-bolt seems to be humming along just fine, we’d probably avoid the urge to update to the latest build. If it’s rebooting as we speak, well… good luck pulling that trigger.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

Verizon pushes latest Thunderbolt update: solves reboot issues, kills free mobile hotspot originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 09 Jul 2011 02:04:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jul 06

Google Maps Transit Navigation beta for Android hands-on (video)

Posted in: Android, Google, GoogleAndroid, hands-on, Today's Chili, update, video

Earlier this afternoon, Google pushed Maps v5.7 to the Android Market. The app’s Transit Navigation (beta) feature brings GPS stop-by-stop nav to public transit systems in over 400 cities around the world, helping you find the subway or bus stop, then letting you know exactly when to get off as you ride. There are obvious benefits to using this in a foreign city, where alert-enabled (English!) directions could potentially save you hours of frustration. We left our office to brave the daylight in NYC, walking a block to the nearest subway station en-route to Times Square. The app worked well up until we reached the bottom of the first staircase, where it lost cell reception and its GPS fix. Jump past the break to see how it fared above ground, and check out our hands-on video for a Google Maps-led adventure through New York City’s public transit system.

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Google Maps Transit Navigation beta for Android hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 06 Jul 2011 17:57:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | source The Official Google Blog, Android Market, Google Transit | Email this | Comments

Jul 06

Google Maps 5.7 for Android brings Transit Navigation beta, updated access to directions

Posted in: Android, Google, GoogleAndroid, Today's Chili, update, video

Good news, jetsetters — those of you relying on Google Maps Navigation will now find it even harder to wean yourself off of it. Not like we’d ever recommend that, though. The navigators in Mountain View have just updated Google Maps for Android to v5.7, and while it’s just a point update in terms of numbers, there’s a healthy chunk of new material here. For starters, there’s the addition of added Transit Navigation (Beta), which brings GPS turn-by-turn (or in this case, stop-by-stop) navigation to public transit systems in 400+ cities worldwide. It’ll tap into your GPS module to determine your current location, and then alert you when it’s time to get off or make a transfer — downright invaluable in a place where you don’t speak the language. After starting your trip with Transit Navigation, you can switch to another app or holster your mobile altogether, as an alert will still pop up in the notification bar (as well as a vibration) when the next stop is coming up. Google doesn’t say specifically, but it sure sounds as if it caches things before you head into the tunnel, nixing that whole “underground service” problem.

Moving right along, users will also find improved directional services for driving / walking as well as a streamlined direction acquisition system within a Place page. There’s also a couple of new improvements in search suggestions, with the addition of category icons and auto-insertion of places you got directions to into Places. Finally, the addition of the Photo viewer for Place pages should help you better visualize what you’re about to walk (or drive, we guess) into. Head on down to the Market link below if you’re down to try something fresh, but make sure you’re rocking an Android 2.1+ device. Wouldn’t want to crush your dreams, G1 owners.

Update: Android Central spotted a huge, huge inclusion to this build: the ability to download maps for offline usage. Check out a video just after the break.

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Google Maps 5.7 for Android brings Transit Navigation beta, updated access to directions originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 06 Jul 2011 13:10:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | source The Official Google Blog, Google Transit, Android Market | Email this | Comments

Jul 03

Samsung’s Galaxy S II becomes company’s quickest selling phone: three million in 55 days

Posted in: Android, galaxy s ii, GalaxyS, GalaxySIi, GoogleAndroid, sales, samsung, smartphone, Today's Chili

Samsung sold three million of its original Galaxy S phone in 85 days. A few months later, a full ten million had been moved. Now, it looks as if the superphone’s proper successor may put that latter statistic to shame. The outfit just announced that it took but 55 days to move three million Galaxy S II handsets, which works out to one phone every 1.5 seconds. It’s Sammy’s briskest-selling smartphone ever, and we’re guessing that it’ll keep up the pace once that AT&T variant lands on US soil. Which is coming soon, right Samsung?

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Samsung’s Galaxy S II becomes company’s quickest selling phone: three million in 55 days originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 03 Jul 2011 13:04:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jul 03

Droid Bionic seemingly clears the FCC, may finally be headed for (US) glory

Posted in: Android, GoogleAndroid, lte, motorola, smartphone, Today's Chili

Is this the Droid Bionic, eager to make its US debut at long last? After a false start, it’s looking more and more like Motorola’s next superphone could be inching ever closer to that elusive “summer release,” with a new FCC filing showcasing a cellular communications device with EVDO, LTE, 700MHz radios, Bluetooth, 802.11b/g/n WiFi and an inductive charging battery cover. ‘Course, a few things are still under wraps until August 7th, so it’s fairly impossible to tell with any level of certainty what handset we’re peering at. The clues most certainly add up, however, and if you were thinking of holding out just a wee bit longer, maybe the outline above is just what you needed to find patience (and all her friends).

Droid Bionic seemingly clears the FCC, may finally be headed for (US) glory originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 03 Jul 2011 09:20:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink Android Central | source FCC (1), (2) | Email this | Comments

Jun 29

ThinkPad Tablet shown off with keyboard-laden folio cover, could ship within a month

Posted in: android tablet, AndroidTablet, GoogleAndroid, honeycomb, leak, leaked, lenovo, rumor, rumors, slate, tablet, thinkpad, Today's Chili

Well, lookie here! Seems that ThinkPad Tablet’s getting more real by the hour. For what it’s worth, Lenovo hasn’t exactly done a laudatory job keeping its next major Honeycomb tablet under wraps, but flaunting it in public? Now that’s just asking for it. According to ZTOP, the enterprise-centric Tablet will arrive within three to four weeks boasting Tegra 2 silicon, a 10.1-inch display (1280 x 800) and an optional folio / cover that might just steal the show. According to the report, it’s a leather-wrapped case that contains a full-on keyboard and optical tracking sensor, presumably using a USB connector to make the magic happen. Think Clamcase, but tailored for Lenovo. There’s no mention of a price on that one, but we’re guessing it ain’t gonna be tossed in gratis. Tap the source for one more look, and expect to hear more on the whole kit and kaboodle as July draws closer.

ThinkPad Tablet shown off with keyboard-laden folio cover, could ship within a month originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 29 Jun 2011 06:18:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jun 25

WrapUp: Windows Phone 7 Launch Guide, A Mac Automator Clone for Windows, and More

Posted in: Gmail, netflix, Opera, Today's Chili, windows phone 7 series, WrapUp

This article was written on October 18, 2010 by CyberNet.

Welcome to the WrapUp by CyberNet. This is a collection of news stories, downloads, and tips that we have collected over the last few days, but never got around to writing about. Don’t forget to send in your own tips, or just leave a comment on this page if you think you’ve got something we should include.

–News–

Angry Birds on Android Brings GetJar Site Down
Last week the first non-beta release of Angry Birds made its way on to the Android platform. The game was released for free thanks to in-game advertising, and the sheer demand overloaded the GetJar servers which were serving up the game.

Google Introduces In-Page Analytics
A new feature for Analytics users makes it possible to overlay traffic statistics on your site for a better understanding of what people are clicking on.

iPad Coming to AT&T and Verizon Stores
Next week on October 28th both AT&T and Verizon stores will start selling the iPad. Verizon will offer a MiFi bundle that costs the same as the 3G version of the iPad from AT&T.

PS3 Getting Disc-Free Netflix Today
Starting today PS3 owners will be able to stream 1080p videos from the Netflix on-demand service.

Opera 11 Will Have Extension Support
An upcoming alpha release of the Opera 11 software will include basic extension support, which sounds like it is similar to Google Chrome’s implementation.

Apple Holding a Mac-Focused Event This Week
On Wednesday Apple is hosting a small event on their campus to show off what appears to be Mac OS X Lion, the next iteration of their desktop OS.

Hands-On with Sony’s First Google TV
Gizmodo has a quick rundown on their initial impressions of the Google TV, which seems generally positive despite a little lag when switching between menus.

Engadget’s Windows Phone 7 Launch Guide
This is a nice aggregation of information and hands-on guides for many of the Windows Phone 7 devices that will be ready at launch in November for U.S. residents.

Google is Working on Self-Driving Cars
The New York Times got the scoop on one of Google’s latest projects that involves a modified Toyota Prius that is capable of driving itself.

Google Shutting Down GOOG-411
On November 12th Google will be discontinuing their free 411 voice-powered directory assistance service.

–Tips, Tutorials, and Reviews–

How to Remove Windows Genuine Advantage from Windows XP
If you’re not thrilled about WGA on your Windows XP PC you can follow these steps to have it completely removed from the machine.

Save Google Reader Articles to PDF Using Joliprint
Using the Joliprint bookmarklet you can get one-click access to a nicely formatted PDF version of any article you want to save.

Search for Emails in Gmail that Work with Auto-Unsubscribe
Gmail has an auto-unsubscribe feature that a lot of people forget about since not every newsletter or email you get is supported. Using this search query, however, you can find all of the emails in your account that do support it.

SuperOneClick Roots Most Android Phones
SuperOneClick is a fancy Windows app that lets you root all but 7 different Android phones in a single click.

A Mac Automator Clone for Windows Users
This free app pushes to fill the automation needs of Windows users through a simple drag-and-drop interface similar to the Automator on the Mac.

Installing an OEM Version of Windows 7 without Bloatware
With Winstallinator you can backup your OEM activation in Windows 7, install a fresh copy of the OS from a different source (even a trial), and then restore the OEM activation.

Portable Version of Grooveshark Desktop App for Windows
This lightweight portable version of Grooveshark isn’t any different than using the website (although the ads are removed), but some people prefer to have a dedicated app for their music playing needs.

Convert Windows 7 MC Recordings to an iOS Compatible Format
Converting a TV recording from Windows 7 Media Center to an MP4 isn’t exactly a one-click process, but it is doable.

–Downloads–

AIM 7.4.5.12 [Homepage] [Mirror]
FeedDemon 3.5.0.17 ^Pre-Release [Homepage] [Mirror]
GOM Player 2.1.27.5031 [Homepage] [Mirror]
Google Chrome 8.0.552.0 ^Beta [Homepage] [Mirror]
Microsoft Zune 4.7 [Homepage] [Mirror]
Miranda IM 0.9.6 [Homepage] [Mirror]
Notepad++ 5.8.2 [Homepage] [Mirror]
ObjectDock 2.0 [Homepage] [Mirror]
Opera 10.63 [Homepage] [Mirror]
Opera 10.70.9067 ^Beta [Homepage] [Mirror]
Skype 5.0.0.152 [Homepage] [Mirror]
uTorrent 2.0.4.22450 [Homepage] [Mirror]
VirtualBox 3.2.10.66523 [Homepage] [Mirror]

The Steps To Tweaking Your Computer For Maximum Performance

Cracking WEP Keys In Windows XP

Folder Guide Gives You Easy Access To Your Favorite Folders

Helpful Tip: Create ZIP Archives Without .DS_Store on a Mac

Jun 20

Android 3.2 shipping this summer for 7-inch tablets, Huawei’s MediaPad gets handled

Posted in: 7-inch, Android, Google, GoogleAndroid, honeycomb, qualcomm, tablet, tablet pc, TabletPc, Today's Chili

We knew that Android 3.2 was little more than a tailor-made edition of Android 3.1 for 7-inch slates, but even after speaking with Huawei, we weren’t exactly sure when it would be rolling out to things other than its own MediaPad. Our pals over at This is my next managed to confirm that it’ll be landing as early as this summer, and for better or worse, it’ll be the last major Android release prior to Ice Cream Sandwich hitting retail devices in Q4. Moreover, it’s bruited that v3.2 will bring support for Qualcomm CPUs as well as NVIDIA’s Tegra 2 chipset, which could lead to HTC’s Flyer getting an upgrade of its own. As for more current plans, it seems as if the Motorola Xoom — a slate that was just recently updated to 3.1 — will see another point increase in the coming weeks, which should give us a solid indication of what to expect software-wise with the MediaPad drops a few months later. Speaking of which, both CNET and M.I.C. Gadget were on-hand in Singapore for a look at the show-floor model of that very tablet, and you can feast your eyes on the pictorial proof down in the source links below.

Android 3.2 shipping this summer for 7-inch tablets, Huawei’s MediaPad gets handled originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 21 Jun 2011 01:59:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | source CNET, M.I.C. Gadget, This Is My Next | Email this | Comments

Jun 20

HTC EVO 3D on sale now to Sprint Premier customers: $200 on a two-year contract

Posted in: Android, available, GoogleAndroid, HTC, now available, NowAvailable, smartphone, Sprint, Today's Chili

Settled on an EVO 3D, did you? If you just so happen to be a part of Sprint’s Premier club, it looks as if your floodgates are wide open. A spate of tipsters (as well as our own Richard Lawler) have confirmed this evening that Sprint’s latest whiz-bang superphone is indeed on sale to an elite few, with $199.99 netting you the handset along with a particularly daunting two-year ball / chain combination. $549.99 buys it outright, but there’s no clear indication on if these are indeed shipping out in the morning. Either way, we’re guessing it’s going to be mighty hard to resist this fellow — you know, Because life is in 3D.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

Continue reading HTC EVO 3D on sale now to Sprint Premier customers: $200 on a two-year contract

HTC EVO 3D on sale now to Sprint Premier customers: $200 on a two-year contract originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 21 Jun 2011 01:15:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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