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Qualcomm is reporting its financial numbers for the last quarter and has been the trend, it’s a good time to be everywhere in the wireless business. Continued strong demand for 3G and 4G-connected hardware is keeping sales high, driving “strong year-over-year growth” according to CEO Dr. Paul E. Jacobs, contributing to a bottom line of $4.63 billion in revenue and net income of $1.21 billion. The company’s MSM (mobile station modem) chipsets continue to be the main contributor with 141 million units sold, also up yearly by 18 percent but down 7 percent from Q2, with reported device sales following the same pattern at $47.8 billion.

About that slight drop from last quarter, the Doctor continues by saying the company expects demand to be back-loaded as “new devices” are launched for the holiday season. With that in mind, it’s ramping up production for 28nm Snapdragon S4 chipsets, a move that reportedly has required help from Samsung and UMC. With the next iPhone, new Android Jelly Bean hardware, Windows Phone 8 / Windows 8 devices and much more expected to arrive soon, we’ll keep the old money-flying-at-Qualcomm’s-HQ graphic close by. For more details, hit the source link for the PDF or read the press release after the break.

Continue reading Qualcomm Q3 2012 earnings show revenue ($4.63b) and profit ($1.21b) up sharply over last year

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Qualcomm Q3 2012 earnings show revenue ($4.63b) and profit ($1.21b) up sharply over last year originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 18 Jul 2012 16:36:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Samsung has outed its latest WiFi-enabled digital camera, the point-and-shoot MV900F, complete with social networking integration and a flip-out touchscreen. Packing a 16.3-megapixel CMOS and 5x optical zoom, the Samsung MV900F records Full HD 1080p video and then can squirt it over a WiFi connection directly to Facebook or YouTube.

There’s also the facility to remotely control the camera from a computer, again using WiFi as the link. If you don’t have a PC handy, though, Samsung has added “Gesture Shot” which recognizes hand gestures to control zooming and shutter-release from across the room; that’s extra handy given the 3.3-inch AMOLED touchscreen can be flipped all the way up so as to be seen from the front of the camera. Circular motions control the zoom, while moving your hand up and down fires of a shot.

Other features include onboard retouching tools, a Low Light Shot mode which – HDR-style – pairs multiple frames taken at different settings to piece together the best overall image, and SMART LINK for easily connecting the MV900F to a TV. The f2.5, 25mm lens is paired with a backside-illuminated sensor.

Facebook, YouTube, Photobucket and Picasa are all supported out of the box, and there’s a Motion Picture feature which creates GIF-like animated stills set on a solid background. The Samsung MV900F will be priced at $349 when it drops in August.

Samsung MV900F packs WiFi, gesture control and AMOLED touch is written by Chris Davies & originally posted on SlashGear.
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With AT&T desperately trying to move away from unlimited data plans, it only makes sense for AT&T to follow Verizon’s lead in creating ridiculously priced shared data plans. Shared data plans lets users pool together their data plan for use on multiple devices like their phone, tablet, MiFis and more but for a more ridiculous price than it should be. More »

We knew it was coming and even Ralph de la Vega himself publicly admitted that it was in the pipeline, but today AT&T has whipped the covers from its new shared data plans. Mobile Share will enable customers to use a single data allocation across all of their devices, with unlimited calls and text. You’re entitled to use up to 10 devices on a single plan, of which at least one must be a smartphone. Users can pick how much data they expect to use each month, paying an additional levy to add the rest of their family’s handsets (or just your own, if you’re Steve Wozniak). Fortunately, tethering is included as part of the plans.

The new plans will roll out in late August and will sit alongside the current individual and family offerings, with the company allowing current customers to make a switch without forcing them into a contract extension. AT&T also noted that those lucky customers that are still on a grandfathered unlimited data plan can stay on those plans, even if they upgrade to a new phone at the subsidized on-contract cost. We’ve got the pricing structure and PR for you for you after the break if you’re sweaty-palmed in anticipation for the launch.

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AT&T unveils Mobile Share, lets you add 10 devices to a single plan originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 18 Jul 2012 07:01:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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D-Link has fulfilled its promise to support the newfangled 802.11ac wireless standard. The company has pulled the curtain back on its first router that’s compatible with the aforementioned tech in the Cloud Router 5700. Boasting performance of up to 1,750Mbps (that’s 1,300 ac + 450 n), the kit implements a 5Ghz band for cutting out the clutter and houses four Gigabit Ethernet ports alongside a single USB receptacle around back. A handful of apps are included to help you get the most out of the purchase — like the Cloud App for home network monitoring and the D-Link SharePort mobile software for streaming from USB storage units. Looking to snag one for the purposes speeding up your home network? You can do just that from either Amazon or Newegg for $189.99 as fast as your fingers will click.

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D-Link Cloud Router 5700 marks the outfit’s first foray into 802.11ac WiFi, now shipping for $190 originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 18 Jul 2012 02:43:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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