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Benchmarking outfit Futuremark has announced that Intel, Qualcomm, Acer and SingTel-Optus are joining the development program for the company’s 3DMark for Android. The quartet is in good company, joining a list of industry heavyweights that includes AMD, Microsoft and NVIDIA, amongst others. While the Helsinki-based outfit hasn’t mentioned a specific release date for its latest analysis application, it’s on course to arrive “later this year.” For us, that simply isn’t soon enough — but then again we don’t get out much.

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Intel, Acer, Qualcomm join Futuremark’s 3DMark for Android development program originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 03 Aug 2012 12:32:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sanwa has revamped the PRJ011 iPhone charging sleeve-cum-pico-projector we saw back in January. The new PRJ016 packs a 1,850mAh battery that can recharge your handset up to 80 percent and also power the projection mode if you want to enjoy a movie, or a spreadsheet, blown onto your wall. The 35 lumens DLP device has three times the brightness of its predecessor, can project for 120 minutes on a full tank and has a maximum display size of 60-inches, focusing from a distance of up to six feet. It’s available in Japan from tomorrow, setting you back ¥23,800 ($305), and in the meantime there’s a Chiaroscuro video waiting after the break if you’d like to know more.

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Sanwa’s iPhone pico projector gets spec bump, trebled brightness (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 03 Aug 2012 07:26:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Everyone has an opinion, and if they all stink, then Pew must have one hell of a tolerance for foul odors. The research group recently surveyed a number of mobile phone owners to determine their primary complaints, and while it’s not much of a surprise, slow network performance stole the show. In all, 77 percent aired at least some dissatisfaction with download speeds, and nearly half of all respondents cited frequent frustration. The story is similar for dropped calls, as 72 percent of those surveyed claim to experience the annoyance at least occasionally. While less widespread, the distribution of those who receive unwanted marketing attempts via either telephone calls or text messages is roughly equal — it seems reasonable to assume that many respondents are harassed by both means. For more surveys*, just text #eng-123 to 9999. *Outrageous fees will apply.

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Dropped calls, slow download speeds rank among top gripes of mobile users originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 03 Aug 2012 03:04:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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After a false start to its Kickstarter funding, the Chameleon launcher project for Android is finally arriving — at least in beta form. It’s currently ready for install from Google Play by anyone with an Android tablet running 3.2 or higher, however to actually unlock the software you’ll need to have your account authorized on its servers . For the moment that’s restricted to a VIP list of early testers to bash on its core systems as well as the included HTML5 widgets. The beta for Kickstarter backers and pre-orderers will be staggered to let the company test its activation system, so if you haven’t been switched on yet it shouldn’t be too long of a wait. If you’ve hopped over the velvet rope, let us know how the new experience is running on your slate, those stuck on the outside looking in can catch a quick demo video embedded after the break, as well as hit the company’s website to register for access and progress updates.

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Chameleon Android launcher appears, pre-orderers and Kickstarter backers get beta access soon originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 02 Aug 2012 23:16:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Since everyone loves (to hate) NBC’s tape-delayed Olympics coverage we decided to push this latest episode of the podcast back a couple of days. Naturally the action from London and all of the discussion around the way it’s being broadcast leads things off, but there is other news this week. Super Hi-Vision has had its public debut, Google Fiber TV is happening and Amazon’s video is on the iPad. The only bad news? We won’t have a new show next week as we take one week off, and we’re still not ready to roll out those EHD Fantasy Football league invites again just yet. Until then, you’ve already waited long enough for this one, go ahead and press play.

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00:35:45 – BBC shows off 33-megapixel Super Hi-Vision Olympic footage, we ask: why?
00:39:12 – House of Lords wants UK TV to go fully online and leave airwaves clear for cellphones
00:43:00 – Google Fiber gets formal launch, adds Google Fiber TV
00:48:16 – Amazon Instant Video iPad app now available, iPhone and iPod Touch still left wanting
00:50:12 – Hulu Plus app live on Apple TV
00:52:12 – Roku picks up financing from BSkyB, News Corp and more
00:53:19 – Roku Streaming Stick ready devices will come from Insignia, Mitsubishi, Onkyo, Oppo and others
00:56:20 – Yahoo’s IntoNow TV companion app for iOS adds screen grab, music recognition and chat features
01:02:14 – Google postponing Nexus Q launch to ‘make it better,’ sending a free device to those who pre-ordered
01:04:15 – Netflix Q2 2012 earnings: 530,000 more US subscribers and a return to profitability
01:15:15 – Netflix testing ‘Max’ assistant on some PS3 users to improve movie recommendations
01:17:14 – Redbox Instant enters alpha testing with help from Verizon
01:18:22 – Vizio Co-Star Google TV set-top box is up for pre-order
01:20:57 – Star Trek: TNG S1 Blu-ray set has an audio flaw, free replacements are available
01:21:52 – E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial Blu-ray release date set for October 9th

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Engadget HD Podcast 310 – 08.02.2012 originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 02 Aug 2012 19:11:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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