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Acer’s sleek CloudMobile smartphone was slated to launch on September 5th in the United Kingdom, but unexpected delays caused the handset to be MIA for nearly a month. Today, however, the first-class, 4.3-inch device looks to finally be ready for UK prime time — and, unlike in some cases, here it’s still running Android behind that 720p, IPS display and the 1.5GHz, dual-core CPU. The Acer CloudMobile’s priced at £290 (about $470) SIM-free, and retailers such as the one linked below appear to be taking orders as we speak. Better late than never, right?

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Acer CloudMobile available in the UK at long last, is priced at £290 originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 01 Oct 2012 14:11:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Netflix’s Just for Kids portal may already be a parent’s ticket to saving money on endless Dora the Explorer DVDs without keeping a constant watch on the screen, but it has so far been left to consoles and the web. That’s not much help to movie-loving grownups who’d sometimes like to free the PC or TV for their own streaming sessions — so it’s likely a relief to many that the Just for Kids interface is now available on iPads. Like on bigger screens, the mobile app provides a safe zone for the under-12 set that organizes videos into sections that junior viewers will more likely appreciate, such as sing-alongs and talking animals. For now, Android tablet owners and those holding on to first-generation iPads will be left out. It still shouldn’t be too long before more adults can be sure their mobile-savvy kids are watching Curious George instead of Chasing Amy.

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Netflix Just for Kids comes to iPad, keeps Dora exploring beyond the TV (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 01 Oct 2012 11:31:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Shared data’s not for everyone, which is why AT&T’s continuing to augment its prepaid offerings with additional GoPhone options. Announced today, the carrier’s new $65 monthly plan is geared specifically towards smartphone users, combining unlimited talk and text with a 1GB allotment of data. And in tandem with this new package, the operator’s also releasing the Fusion 2: a white-labeled Android device that’s slated to retail for $99 — no contract strings attached. Both are set to launch this October 7th, so if you’re commitment-averse and in need of a new device, this could be the plan for you. Hit up the break for the full presser.

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AT&T to offer new $65 GoPhone monthly plan starting October 7th originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 01 Oct 2012 09:35:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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In the Q&A session at today’s Sony VAIO event in Tokyo, a spokesperson expressed that while his company has yet to officially give Windows RT a whirl, it is still under consideration for future VAIO products. The rep added that he believes there’s an optimum timing for picking up this ARM-friendly version of Windows 8, but he didn’t elaborate further. Perhaps Sony’s just getting all too comfortable with Android.

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Sony: We are still considering Windows RT, but optimum timing is also key originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 01 Oct 2012 04:45:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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When it comes to Linux distributions, Slackware could well be called the archetype. It’s not just one of the longest-serving releases at nearly 20 years old — it’s designed to be “pure” and cut back on customized apps, many graphical interface assistants and the requirement to download anything during the installation process. Pat Volkerding and team have nonetheless given us a bit of a break with the launch of Slackware 14.0. While many open-source fans will be downloading a copy for the more recent Linux 3.2.29 kernel and other updated packages, ease of use is the guiding principle for the new build: there’s now a graphical NetworkManager interface to manage wired and wireless connections, for a start. In tandem with the newer kernel, updated versions of the KDE and Xfce desktop environments also result in much broader hardware support than many veteran users will remember. Slackware is now much more savvy about removable storage, accelerated 3D video, SATA and other features that have sometimes demanded command line trickery. Anyone can download the revamped distribution for free, including for ARM-based devices like the Raspberry Pi, although we’d consider springing for the $33 subscription to CD-based copies of Slackware to fund Volkerding’s long-term efforts.

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Slackware 14.0 now available, freshens and simplifies a Linux vanguard originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 30 Sep 2012 19:15:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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