FCC Fridays: August 3, 2012

FCC Fridays August 3, 2012

We here at Engadget tend to spend a lot of way too much time poring over the latest FCC filings, be it on the net or directly on the ol’ Federal Communications Commission’s site. Since we couldn’t possibly (want to) cover all the stuff that goes down there individually, we’ve gathered up an exhaustive listing of every phone and / or tablet getting the stamp of approval over the last week. Enjoy!

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MetroPCS outs Samsung Galaxy S Lightray 4G: 4.3-inch Super AMOLED, LTE and Dyle Mobile TV

MetroPCS outs Samsung Galaxy S Lightray 4G 43inch Super AMOLED, LTE and Dyle Mobile TV on board

Well, that didn’t take long. Shortly after showing up in some leaked shots, Samsung’s Galaxy S Lightray 4G is with us yet again, save for this time around it’s an official appearance courtesy of MetroPCS. The underdog carrier’s announced the Lightray 4G will be the latest addition to its lineup of LTE-equipped handsets, with this new Galaxy also said to be the first one to offer speedy hotspot capabilities within the network. Additionally, Sammy’s Lightray features a 4.3-inch Super AMOLED screen, an undisclosed 1GHz processor and access to Dyle Mobile TV’s on-the-go entertainment service — that said, don’t expect an Ice Cream Sandwich here (better yet Jelly Beans), as all you’ll be getting is a taste of Mountain View’s popular Gingerbread. MetroPCS has the Lightray 4G up for grabs now on its site at $460, and for those interested, there’s a photo gallery down below as well as the official presser from the carrier.

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Live mobile TV hits MetroPCS with Dyle on Galaxy S Lightray 4G

Live local TV on a smartphone has launched in the US for the first time, with MetroPCS pairing up with Dyle mobile TV to deliver broadcasts on the Samsung Galaxy S Lightray 4G. The awkwardly-named LTE smartphone will be able to access local and national news, sports and other content, with service bundled in with the regular MetroPCS plan.

Dyle uses a separate chunk of frequency to deliver live content from ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, Qubo, Telemundo and Univision, among other channels, rather than via a regular data connection as per existing on-demand TV apps. That means you won’t be chewing through any data allowance; the only time a 3G/4G connection is required is to update the program guide.

As for the smartphone itself, it runs Android 2.3 Gingerbread on 1GHz processor with a 4.3-inch Super AMOLED display, and has an 8-megapixel camera and front-facing 1.3-megapixel camera. There’ll also be 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot support, again a first for a MetroPCS device, though the carrier says that it intends to roll that out to future Android devices too.

Dyle has limited coverage at present – there’s a map here if you’re curious to see if you’ll receive broadcasts – but that’s expanding all the time, the company claims. The Galaxy S Lightray 4G is on sale now, priced at $459 plus tax.


Live mobile TV hits MetroPCS with Dyle on Galaxy S Lightray 4G is written by Chris Davies & originally posted on SlashGear.
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Samsung Galaxy S Lightray 4G hides out in the open, heads to MetroPCS

Samsung Galaxy S Lightray 4G hides out in the open, headed to MetroPCS

What’s old is apparently new again for MetroPCS subscribers. Thanks to some leaked training materials over on Howard Forums, we have a pretty clear idea of the next Galaxy S device to bow on that budget carrier’s lineup — the Lightray 4G. No, your eyes aren’t deceiving you, we’ve seen this exact phone before at CES 2012 where it was part of Dyle’s Mobile TV showcase. And that chassis you see above? It’s a mostly unaltered version of Verizon’s Droid Charge, although that formerly pointed chin seems to have gotten the Ashlee Simpson treatment. Spec-wise, the 4.3-inch device reportedly packs a Super AMOLED Plus display, 1.3-megapixel front-facing / 8-megapixel rear cameras, 16GB of included microSD storage (what it’ll ship with onboard is unknown), HDMI-out and, bizarrely, that aforementioned TV tuner, replete with antenna. No word on when this unofficial fella’s set to go legit nor which Google OS treat it’ll run, but with a recently surfaced FCC doc and company slides to go off, we’re sure to find out sooner rather than later.

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Samsung Galaxy S Lightray 4G hits MetroPCS

Relatively small mobile carrier MetroPCS (at least in comparison to Verizon, Sprint, AT&T and T-Mobile) will be offering the Samsung Galaxy S Lightray 4G, also known by its model number SCH-R940, to the masses. Images of this particular smartphone was leaked earlier on at Howard Forums, where it was accompanied by its hardware specifications and features. Just in case it looks extremely familiar to you, that is because it shares plenty of similarities with the Samsung Droid Charge from Verizon, whether we are talking about in its physical looks or specifications.

What does the Samsung Galaxy S Lightray 4G has for you to play around with? We are talking about the 4.3-inch Super AMOLED Plus display, an 8-megapixel camera with LED flash, a 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera, a 16GB microSD memory card (which means there is a microSD memory card slot, of course), HDMI-out and Mobile Hotspot capability. In its FCC filing, the Samsung Galaxy S Lightray 4G was shown to support 4G LTE, of course. Scheduled for a mid-August launch, there is no word on its pricing.

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MetroPCS 2012 Q2 sees profits skyrocket to $149 million despite losing nearly 200,000 subscribers

MetroPCS announces Q1 2012 results: total revenues up, new subscriber growth shrinks

MetroPCS has announced that it pulled in $1.3 billion in the second quarter of the year, only slightly more than it managed in the first. It made a profit of $149 million, well up from the $21 million it pulled in between January and March, despite shedding around 200,000 subscribers in the process. The company’s deliberately concentrated on raising cash at the expense of new subscriptions in preparation for its 4G LTE for All project, due to begin in the third quarter. It revealed that it now has 700,000 LTE subscribers, up from the 580,000 present in March and that it plans to have a full 10MHz of spectrum allocated for the super-fast mobile standard in “most major metropolitan areas” by the end of the year. As for devices that’ll take advantage of the 4G goodness, MetroPCS says that we can expect to see either six or seven new LTE handsets by year’s end, each which will be priced between $99 and $149.

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Engadget’s smartphone buyer’s guide: summer 2012 edition

Engadget's smartphone buyer's guide summer 2012 edition

Despite the sweltering heat waves, our spirits are high at Engadget, and for good reason: it’s time for our summer edition of the smartphone buyer’s guide. Here, you’ll find our top recommendations for the best smartphones across several US carriers, along with the best QWERTY and budget alternatives. In many ways, it’s now easier than ever to find a world-class smartphone, but unless you’ve developed a strong brand preference, choosing one is likely more difficult than ever before. It’s no secret that the HTC One X and Samsung Galaxy S III have firmly cemented themselves as the premier smartphones of the day, but if you’re torn between the two, we’ll reveal our preference in this latest installment.

Summertime also brought a bit of a shock, as Microsoft revealed that Windows Phone 8 apps won’t be compatible with the current generation of Windows Phone hardware. For this reason, we’ve excluded all Windows Phone handsets from consideration in the latest buyer’s guide. While the future of Microsoft’s mobile platform looks incredibly bright, a purchase now would guarantee obsolescence in the short-term. Instead, all prospective Windows Phone purchasers must wait for the next generation of handsets to become available — you’ll regret it otherwise.

Naturally, there is no shortage of rumors surrounding the next Apple iPhone, and given the handset’s current lack of LTE connectivity, the iPhone 4S is certainly showing its age. While cautious purchasers may choose to bide their time, the iPhone remains top-notch in many other respects, and its arrival at a number of prepaid carriers brought a breath of fresh air to an otherwise stagnant environment.

If you’re curious to see how it all unfolded — and we know you are — join us after the break, where we round up the very best smartphones of the season.

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Mobile Miscellany: week of July 16th, 2012

Mobile Miscellany week of July 16th, 2012

Not all mobile news is destined for the front page, but if you’re like us and really want to know what’s going on, then you’ve come to the right place. This past week, the Chief Operating Officer of Leap Wireless made his departure from the company and a new LTE handset was leaked for MetroPCS. These stories and more await after the break. So buy the ticket and take the ride as we explore the “best of the rest” for this week of July 16th, 2012.

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