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Samsung was shy about saying just what processor lurked inside the Galaxy S III mini, which only really told us that there wasn’t an Exynos inside. The chip’s creator isn’t content to leave the origins a secret, however: that’s an ST-Ericsson NovaThor ModAp sitting inside. The combo includes both the dual-core 1GHz processor and the cellular modem on the same chip die, helping Samsung fulfill the “mini” side of the equation while keeping the costs down. We’re certainly no strangers to the NovaThor line after experiencing it in Sony’s equally tiny Xperia P and Xperia U. Knowing what’s inside might not allay concerns that Samsung is straining to milk the Galaxy S III brand name for all it’s worth, but at least you’ll know what to expect for performance if you don’t go full-size.

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Samsung Galaxy S III mini confirmed using ST-Ericsson’s NovaThor ModAp chip originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 18 Oct 2012 10:36:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The last Casio G’zOne handheld to come our way was the Commando, a military-grade device that marked the company’s first foray into Android smartphones. Now it seems there’s another one in the works, at least if a recent FCC filing is any indication. The Casio C811 looks to be a successor to the aforementioned Commando, with its G’zOne branding and features like WiFi and GSM world phone capabilities. Notably, the FCC document reveals the phone has Verizon-flavored LTE plus NFC support, both of which lead us to believe it’ll likely be a mid- to high-end handset. Not much else is divulged from perusing the filing, but we’re sure that whatever the C811 turns out to be, it’ll be just as tough and durable as the rest of Casio’s G’zOne offerings.

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Next-gen Casio G’zOne makes it to the FCC, reveals LTE and NFC support originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 18 Oct 2012 08:38:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Remember when a UK judge said that Samsung couldn’t have copied the iPad with its Galaxy Tab because it wasn’t “as cool” as the iPad? Well, Apple has just lost the High Court appeal to have that decision overturned, meaning that despite the backhanded compliment, it will still have to run adverts in the press stating that the Korean giant had not copied its tablet designs.

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Apple loses out in UK tablet design case against Samsung originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 18 Oct 2012 05:38:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you’re indecisive about that pricey but hard-to-find new app, Google Play will now be offering another option in its store — you can put it aside in a wishlist until you make up your mind. That new feature (which was espied in recent teardowns) is hitting devices now on a per-account basis, and if you have it (version 3.9.16) you’ll notice a bookmark icon near the top right of the screen when you load up an app page. When you tap that icon, the software will be added to your wishlist, which can be scoped from the menu button with the “My Wishlist” setting, saving you the trouble of searching it out later. Depending on your Android device’s settings, you may already have it or were notified of its availability — if so, happy shopping.

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Latest Google Play store update rolling out now, wishlists in tow originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 18 Oct 2012 02:38:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It’s no secret that Facebook saw FarmVille for iOS as writing on the wall: it had to either tap into mobile app revenue or risk losing income (and marketing-savvy developers) whenever someone left the web. Following a beta this summer, the company’s solution to its dilemma is now open to everyone. All developers on the social network can build ads that link from Facebook’s Android and iOS apps to either Google Play or the App Store — offering both an easy plug for their native apps and that all-important ad revenue for Facebook. The system currently takes a shotgun approach and may pitch social networkers for apps they already have or don’t want, but it should be refined in the next few months to where some curious purchasers won’t even have to leave Facebook to load that hot new title. Hopefully the increased recognition for mobile developers is worth sullying our once pristine news feeds.

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Facebook opens mobile ads for apps to all developers, keeps them on the money train originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 17 Oct 2012 23:20:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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