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Here’s a contradiction in action: a Nokia phone that goes down a model number, but up in features. That’s what we’ll see if regulatory screenings and leaks surrounding the unreleased Lumia 510 are any indication. China’s TENAA, the FCC and Indonesia’s DG PosTel have all taken a look at the device ahead of time and point to a short, squat design that won’t have the budget chic of the Lumia 610. However, if Baidu tips are correct, the 510 may be an ever-so-slight upgrade to its higher-digit predecessor with a larger 4-inch screen and a likely fast track to Windows Phone 7.8. Just don’t anticipate more than the existing 800MHz Snapdragon, 256MB of RAM and 5-megapixel camera — or a US release, for that matter. The FCC has only tested the Lumia 510 against American GSM bands, which hints that its 3G support is meant for China, Indonesia and other countries where low-cost smartphones matter most.

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Nokia Lumia 510 put under the regulatory limelight, hints low-cost Windows Phone 7.8 on the way originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 21 Sep 2012 11:44:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Good news: Cellcom is offering its first-ever LTE phone on September 21st, in what will no doubt be one of the carrier’s biggest phone launches of the year. Only it’s not what you think. While Cellcom is indeed picking up the iPhone 5 soon, its major device launch this week is the HTC Desire 4G LTE, its rebranding of Verizon’s Droid Incredible 4G LTE. Other than the lack of Big Red badging and apps, it’s a match for the mid-tier Android 4.0 handset on the larger (and shared) network. Buying one will even cost the same $150 on contract, or $420 at full price. Much to our relief, though, Cellcom isn’t leaving us with one 4G phone per platform. The provider should start selling a relabeled Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX, the $200 RAZR MAXX 4G LTE, at an unspecified point in the near future. Let’s hope for better timing with the second wave of releases.

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Cellcom carries HTC Desire 4G LTE as its first LTE phone September 21st, hopes you’ll notice originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 21 Sep 2012 04:35:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Rhapsody fans with Android handsets, listen up, because your subway rides just got a little more bearable. The latest version of the music streaming service rolled out on the Google Play store this week, bringing with it the promise of downloadable tracks and albums, for your offline listening pleasure. The update also allows you to pick precisely where you want those downloads to go, so you can stream Gaga to your hearts content without eating up your data. More details can be found in the source link below.

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Rhapsody Android app goes 3.0, adds offline playback originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 20 Sep 2012 12:50:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The Huawei Ascend G600 is expected to arrive in Europe sometime this month, but in the meantime, the middle-weight smartphone was recently spotted at the FCC, where it revealed… well, not much. We’re able to determine from the test reports that this is, indeed, the handset bound for Europe, as its UMTS / HSPA (3G) capabilities will be limited to the 2100MHz and 900MHz bands. Meanwhile, here in the States, the phone will be limited to EDGE connectivity. The Bluetooth and WiFi components also received a stamp of approval from the FCC, although the inclusion of these components should be a surprise to none. Beyond its connectivity, the Ascend G600 will combine Android 4.0.4 with a dual-core 1.2GHz CPU, a 4.5-inch qHD display and will sell for €300 ($390) whenever it actually hits store shelves.

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Huawei Ascend G600 survives FCC interrogation originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 20 Sep 2012 07:29:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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iOS 6 probably won’t go down in history as a revolutionary update, but fortunately it’s anti-tamper measures don’t seem to have changed much either. The iPhone Dev-Team has already managed to get its redsn0w tethered jailbreak working, at least for the A4-powered iPhone 4, 3GS and 4th-gen iPod touch, and you’ll find full instructions as well as a healthy list of caveats at the source link below. As to how long it’ll take to get some Cydia action on the iPhone 5 and other fresher devices and without the hassle of tethering, place your bets here.

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iOS 6 jailbroken already, but only on older A4-powered iPhones and iPods originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 20 Sep 2012 03:52:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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