We’re sure it’s just coincidence, but on the same day a certain new LTE phone was revealed,
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Rogers boosting its LTE coverage in Canada, will cover 10 new cities by October 1st originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 13 Sep 2012 13:48:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Not quite tired of all the big mobile news to burst out of September’s gates? Well, you can add one more to the list as LG’s just issued an invite for an upcoming smartphone launch. What is the company introducing to go head-to-head against the Lumias, RAZR HDs, iPhone and offerings from HTC and Intel? Well, we can’t say for certain, but with Qualcomm onboard as an official host, our money’s on a stateside version of the Optimus G, the first LTE smartphone packing a quad-core Snapdragon S4 APQ8064. No doubt we’ll be there on the 19th to bring you the news live, so stay tuned.
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LG, Qualcomm ask us to save the date for yet another September smartphone reveal originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 13 Sep 2012 12:12:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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In contrast to the Sony Xperia T, HTC’s latest device just hit the FCC without offering many details — but fortunately we have a pretty good idea of what it is anyway. Identified as the PM63100, we’ve seen this particular model show up on benchmark results as the HTC One X+, a rumored revision of the current flagship. As you may recall, the benchmark claims that the One X+ features a Tegra 3 quad-core processor clocked at 1.7GHz. Happily, the FCC-approved phone also throws in LTE connectivity (sporting AT&T-friendly bands 4 and 17 in addition to 2 and 5), fulfilling NVIDIA’s self-made prophecy that we would see Tegra 3 devices with the next-gen tech by the end of 2012. Sadly, the federal docs don’t show us much more than what you see above, but it’s an indication that we may not have to wait too much longer to learn more.
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HTC One X+ with Tegra 3 makes appearance at FCC, boasts AT&T LTE originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 13 Sep 2012 11:22:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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There isn’t much mystery left to an FCC-bound phone that’s already been announced and thoroughly handled, but we must admit that Sony does a pretty good job at making the federal approval documents more exciting than most. How? More often than not, the confidentiality request has already been lifted, leaving us with a user manual and a full trove of teardown photos. Such is the case with the Xperia T, announced recently at IFA 2012. Aside from these additional elements, there likely isn’t much for the average gadget-loving American to geek out about — this particular model offers pentaband HSPA+ / UMTS but lacks LTE, which means it’s probably only going to find its way to purple mountains majesty through the efforts of T-Mobile (or importers, worst-case) — we’re still holding out hope for the AT&T-branded version that leaked a few days ago, however. No matter its fate, follow us below for a gallery full of revealing photos.
Gallery: Sony Xperia T FCC teardown pics
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Sony Xperia T lands at the FCC, lets us peek under the hood originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 13 Sep 2012 11:18:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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The new, lighter iPhone 5 has a bigger screen, punchier processor, LTE and dual-band WiFi, but if you plan to pick one up for Sprint’s network, you can’t have it all. Carrier spokesperson Michelle Leff Mermelstein told Phone Scoop that its version of HD Voice will not work on Apple’s new wünderphone. While most carriers use WCDMA networks to achieve the greater definition, Sprint uses CDMA 1X Advanced, which unfortunately isn’t compatible with the handset. Knowing the feature will be missing prior to launch isn’t ideal, but when you’re calling your friends to boast about that day-one purchase, a slight drop in clarity isn’t likely to kill your geek buzz.
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Sprint confirms its HD Voice is incompatible with the iPhone 5 originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 13 Sep 2012 06:01:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Nikon has revealed its latest DSLR, the 24.3-megapixel D600, its smallest and lightest full-frame camera to-date, with Full HD video recording and a new 39-point AF system. Tipped as the perfect trio-completion with the D4 and D800, the FX-format camera supports ISO 100-6400 (extendable to 50 and 25,600) and has a scene and face recognition system that analyzes 2,016 pixels for brightness, colors, and other information, to help set autofocus and auto exposure.
The same technology is used for 3D subject tracking, which Nikon says is also improved for smaller subjects. The Multi-CAM4800 AF system – borrowed from Nikon’s D4, just like the D600′s EXPEED 3 image processing engine – can be set to 9-, 21-, or 39-point coverage, and can handle a combined aperture up to f/8 with detection down to -1 EV. Meanwhile the 100-percent coverage viewfinder adds selection of different AF modes, so that you can keep the camera to your face but still see which you’ve selected.
Scale-wise, the 700 comes in at 760g (sans-battery, mind) and has magnesium alloy top/rear covers with weather-seals like the D800. It can shoot around 900 shots on a full charge, and takes twin SD cards (supporting SDXC and UHS-I), while there’s USB and HDMI outputs along with an optional WU-1b Mobile Adapter for shuttling off images wirelessly and remotely-controlling the D600 from your phone or tablet.
On the back there’s a 3.2-inch 921k-dot LCD with automatic brightness control, handy for using the D600′s integrated HDR photo mode and other in-camera editing tools. Full HD 1080p video can be recorded in 24p, 25p, and 30p, with the option of 60p, 50p, and 25p in 720p mode; clips are capped at 29 minutes 59 seconds, and there’s a stereo microphone input for audio.
The Nikon D600 DSLR goes on sale later this month, priced at $2,099.95 in the US and £1,955.99 in the UK body-only; it will also be offered as a kit with the AF-S NIKKOR 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED VR lens for $2,699.95 in the US and £2,443.99 in the UK. The WU-1b, meanwhile, will be $59.95 in the US and £64.99 in the UK.
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Amazon has started selling the CoolStream Bluetooth receiver. The device will turn your iPhone/iPod docking station into a Bluetooth docking station. The CoolStream Bluetooth receiver enables you to keep your iPhone or iPod touch in your hand while streaming your favorite music, podcast or internet radio station directly to your iPhone/iPod dock. The CoolStream Bluetooth receiver is also compatible with Android devices and any other Bluetooth-enabled gadget. It supports Bluetooth version 2.0 with A2DP, offering wireless connection up to 30 feet. The CoolStream Bluetooth receiver is priced at $39.99 each. [Amazon]
The rumored iPad mini didn’t rear its mythical seven-inch screen today at Yerba Buena, but no matter, as the iPhone 5 brought a potent smack of thunder Lightning. A few mere hours ago, the oft-leaked smartphone was officially been revealed by Apple, along with the next-generation iPod Nano, a redesigned iPod Touch packed with a Retina display and iOS 6 in its final form — and those were just the main announcements. Of course, scrolling through Engadget’s homepage might not be ideal if you’re looking to sift through the day’s news from Cupertino’s favorite tech company in one fell swoop — and that’s why we’ve rounded it all up here, in one convenient spot. You can re-live the event at our archived liveblog here, otherwise you’ll find a full listing of the news from it after the jump.
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Apple’s September 12th event roundup: iPhone 5, new iPods, iOS 6, Lightning and everything else originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 12 Sep 2012 20:55:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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So the rumors are true, and the iPhone 5 is indeed offering LTE for regions around the globe. This is no small feat, given the plethora of frequencies used by various carriers worldwide. Apple’s taken to its official website to discuss in detail its plans for making such a task possible. The new device will come in two different models and three total SKUs (excluding color): the A1428 (GSM model) will facilitate LTE for the US (AT&T) and Canada (Rogers, Bell and Telus) on the 700MHz and AWS bands; the CDMA version of the A1429 covers the US (Verizon, Sprint) and Japan (KDDI) using Bands 1, 3, 5, 13 and 25; and the GSM version of the A1429 spans Europe (Germany, UK) and Asia (Hong Kong, Singapore, Korea, Japan and Australia) using bands 1, 3 and 5.
This certainly prompts a few thoughts. First, if you purchase an A1429 unlocked, you won’t be able to use it on AT&T’s LTE network or that of any Canadian carriers. You’ll still be able to take advantage of the global HSPA+ capability, but its lack of LTE on the Western Hemisphere is important to note. It gives us pause to wonder if we’ll see both the A1428 and A1429 sold as unlocked models in North America in case you’d like to have either option. Additionally, it’ll be interesting to see what Verizon and Sprint do with the CDMA models — namely, will these devices allow for global LTE roaming? And will they be unlocked for traveling abroad? We’ll get you set up with answers as we hear them, but it may be an influencer on exactly which iPhone 5 option you choose.
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Apple details LTE plans for iPhone 5: true global reach requires multiple models originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 12 Sep 2012 16:13:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Developers, start your engines: the GM (Golden Master) seed of iOS 6 is now available and ready for download on Apple’s Developer page. Essentially, the GM seed is the final version of the OS sent out to developers — as an opportunity to fully test their apps — before the rest of the general public, which will take place on September 19th. The Xcode 4.5 GM seed is now available as well. Head to the link below, log into your developer account, and venture over to the iOS Dev Center to find the download links.
Update: it looks like it’s fully working now. Hop to it!
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iOS 6 GM seed now available for developers originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 12 Sep 2012 15:58:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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