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Nokia is reportedly planning an exclusive 4G deal with UK carrier Everything Everywhere for the Lumia 920,  a potential distraction from its second mea culpa over the faked camera sample goof. The UK exclusive would see Everything Everywhere – including T-Mobile UK and Orange – snap up the Windows Phone 8 device for a November launch, the Financial Times‘ sources say, echoing Nokia’s sole-carrier deal with AT&T in the US on previous handsets. However, the new Lumia is still being overshadowed by Nokia’s faking of the initial photography samples, something the company now says will be handled with an internal inquiry.

“Nokia recently apologized when it became clear that a video, which had been produced to demonstrate the benefits of optical image stabilization, failed to make clear that it was a simulation only and not shot using the new PureView camera on the Nokia Lumia 920. This video was produced when the Nokia Lumia 920 was in preproduction. While there was no intention to mislead, the failure to add a disclaimer to the video was obviously a mistake, and we apologize for the misunderstanding it did cause” Nokia

Nokia had already apologized once for the camera mistake, where the company was caught using footage shot with a DSLR to demonstrate the potential effect of its PureView optical image stabilization. ”We are dealing with the situation swiftly, fairly and privately” a spokesperson told the WSJ; a second video demo, this time filmed with the Lumia 920 itself, had already been released.

Whispers of a November European release had begun shortly after the new Lumia launch last week, amid speculation that Nokia’s sales plans would be more focused than for its Windows Phone 7 range. CEO Stephen Elop said several months back that Nokia intended to mimic its strategy from the US for new European launches; for the US Lumia 900, that meant putting all of its eggs into AT&T’s basket rather than spreading the device across multiple operators.

Although Nokia declined to comment on any potential negotiations with specific carriers, the company did confirm that the LTE version of the Lumia 920 would be compatible with the 1800MHz 4G bands Everything Everywhere intends to use for its new network. The handset will also support four other LTE bands, though it’s not clear at this stage whether that means the same Lumia 920 will operate on both UK and US LTE.

Everything Everywhere is holding a “next-gen network” event on Tuesday this week, noted initially for being staged the day before the expected launch of the iPhone 5, itself believed to use LTE. It’s possible that a deal with Nokia could be announced at that event.

Nokia LTE Everything Everywhere Lumia 920 deal tipped; Apologizes again for PureView goof is written by Chris Davies & originally posted on SlashGear.
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Samsung may not have spilled the beans on US variants of the Galaxy Note II, but phablet fans have already set their sights on the usual suspects. Aiding rumors, for instance, are a collection of screenshots showing the phone running on both Verizon and Ma Bell’s networks. A BreifMobile source says that the AT&T version of the oversized handset is being tested, as are T-Mobile, Bell Canada and Sprint variations. The AT&T version is said to be a dead ringer for the international model, retaining its quad-core Exynos processor while snubbing the network’s branding. Much like Sammy itself, the source didn’t have much to say about availability — just “soon.” Can’t wait? Skip on down to the source link below to tease yourself with leaked screenshots.

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Leaked screenshots show Galaxy Note 2 on AT&T and Verizon originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 09 Sep 2012 15:56:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Here’s an interesting revelation: we just received an image of Verizon’s internal device management system that indicates the carrier may be collaborating with HTC on another handset. The smartphone — dubbed the Desire 4G LTE — has left us without any details or specs, but it appears to be completely different than the Droid Incredible 4G LTE launched in July. We find the lack of Droid branding slightly curious (and perhaps indicative of a low-end device), though there’s no guarantee that this will be the phone’s final name. Is this Big Red’s version of the Desire X? Perhaps the Desire C? Or is this an exclusive device that won’t be offered elsewhere? We’ll keep you posted as we learn more.

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Verizon may be planning an HTC Desire 4G LTE originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 08 Sep 2012 19:15:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It’s widely expected that the iPhone 5 will come with LTE functionality, but a new report from the Wall Street Journal pegs the device with support for multiple LTE networks around the world. Precisely which LTE networks the iPhone 5 will support is currently up in the air, but WSJ says that they include markets in Europe, Asia, and the United States. That could be a big win for iPhone 5 owners, as it means they could take advantage of the LTE roaming in many places around the world.

It could also be a big win for those who were left feeling perturbed by the 4G LTE implementation in the newest iPad, which didn’t allow users to use 4G LTE in regions outside the US. The Qualcomm MDM9615 chip that’s rumored to feature in the next iPhone will likely solve that issue, as it would allow for compatibility with more LTE bands than the chip found in the third-generation iPad.

We’ve seen devices that can handle multiple LTE bands before, but the idea is still rather new. Since there’s a wide variety of LTE bands in use, most of the phones we have today are essentially region locked when it comes to 4G LTE. However, we’re beginning to see manufacturers offer phones that are compatible with LTE bands in multiple regions, and it seems that Apple wants to add its name to that list of manufacturers that are doing so.

The extend of the iPhone 5′s LTE compatibility remains unclear, but it won’t be long before we find out the actual details from Apple. The company is set to hold an event on September 12, where its expected to unveil the iPhone 5, and it’s there that we’ll probably be finding out all of the juicy details. Be sure to tune into our liveblog of the event at 10 AM PST on September 12, and alsoto take a look at our Apple portal for all of the latest rumors!

iPhone 5 to reportedly support multiple LTE networks around the world is written by Eric Abent & originally posted on SlashGear.
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Are you familiar with the ADR930LVW from Pantech? Well, you’d be excused for never having heard of it, but given that it’s just popped up at the FCC, you might be getting to know it soon. Typically, details are sparse, but a bit of sniffing around suggests that this will be rolling with Verizon friendly LTE (which might also explain the “VW” in the product name). There’s mention of NFC too, along with the obligatory WiFi and Bluetooth furnishings. The handset is rumored to also be touting a 1.5GHz dual-core Snapdragon S4 and a 720p HD display, which sounds perfectly believable to us. But until this breaks cover, be it as the ADR930LVW, or codename Premia V — or indeed as anything else — we’ll just have to wait and see.

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Pantech ADR930LVW knocks on the FCC’s door, brings Verizon LTE along for the ride originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 07 Sep 2012 16:44:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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