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It’s August 21st, which equates to good news for hopeful buyers of the Samsung Conquer 4G. The latest device cranking out the WiMAX is available for a Benjamin starting today, both online and at Sprint stores. As a refresher, the Conquer brings a 1GHz CPU with Android 2.3.4 and 512MB of RAM, and does so using a 3.5-inch HVGA display. So no more rumors, no more Blurrycam shots, and definitely no more presales — it’s time for the real deal, if you’re so inclined to make the two-year commitment.
Samsung Conquer 4G now ready for your purchase on Sprint originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 21 Aug 2011 19:11:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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We’re 100. 100! If you’re like us, you totally can’t believe it’s been more than two years since we first started Mobile Podcasting but you totally can believe it at the same time because that’s just how we roll: dedicated. To celebrate we’ve brought along Engadget Chinese editor Richard Lai and Noah Kravitz of TechnoBuffalo to weigh in on stuff like the Xiaomi phone and Symbian Belle leaking its way into the world. And…a couple of other things. We’re old. It’s a mobile party. You just got your pentaband invite to click on the play or download links below. Don’t sleep on it: before you know it we’ll be 200.
Hosts: Myriam Joire (tnkgrl), Brad Molen
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Music: Daestro – Light Powered (Ghostly International)
00:02:45 – HP will ‘discontinue operations for webOS devices’, may spin off Personal Systems Group
00:21:55 – Google acquiring Motorola Mobility
00:42:45 – Motorola’s new Droid HD makes cameo alongside Droid Bionic
01:04:30 – BlackBerry Bold 9930 review
01:05:43 – AT&T streamlining individual messaging plans August 21st, leaving unlimited as the sole survivor
01:15:00 – Xiaomi Phone hands-on (updated with video)
01:25:40 – Symbian Anna now available for download on Nokia N8, E7, C7 and C6-01
01:26:30 – Symbian Belle download leaked to N8 community, quickly pulled from site (update: Anna available on NaviFirm)
01:30:57 – CNET: RIM in talks to squeeze out BlackBerry music service
01:32:50 – Motorola Photon 4G review
01:36:53 – Samsung Hercules, HTC Ruby available from T-Mobile on October 26th?
01:38:56 – Samsung Hercules gets its Telus on in leaked glamour shots
01:39:38 – HTC Holiday prototype shows up on Craigslist, gives us reason to celebrate (update: AT&T-bound)
01:45:55 – Why is LTE equipment being installed in an Apple Store?
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This article was written on October 26, 2007 by CyberNet.
Google has just made some very “unlike Google” changes to SearchMash, their experimental search engine. Much like Google’s search, SearchMash has always offered a rather simple experience that was easy to use. Recently they launched a new flash version that has all kinds of features like tabs to switch between search options (images, videos, etc.) and a “snap preview”. While it sounds cool, it uses Flash. And Flash isn’t always known for providing a speedy interface. I decided to go take a look at it with an open mind to see what kind of experience it offered. The first thing I encountered was a message saying “We’re sorry, but this version of SearchMash requires Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox.” I was using Opera, so just note before you visit that you must be using one of the aforementioned browsers.
After entering my first search query, “Windows Vista,” a results page quickly appeared. Yes, I said quickly. Here I was worried about it being a little slow because of Flash, but it was surprisingly quick. I wasn’t disappointed with speed, but I was disappointed when I realized that it only shows 10 results per page with no option to change it. I’m one of those that likes to display 100 results per page, so this change is simply inconvenient and requires more clicking to skim through results. The tabs up at the top of the page are great because you can quickly switch between web, image, video, maps, Wikipedia, and Blog results.
I’ve never been a fan of those Snap previews – you know, the pop-out previews that many blogs use that are meant to give readers the chance to “preview” the sites that a blog is linking to without leaving the site? I must admit though, the one Snap preview that is included on the SearchMash results page (top right) isn’t bad at all. In fact, it’s one of the better ways I think Snap could be implemented into a site. It doesn’t pop-out (which was the annoying part) it’s just there.
Other features include:
The embedded videos is actually nice as well. Once you click on the “Video” tab, you’ll get a list of YouTube and Google videos pertaining to your query. After you click on one of the videos, it will appear in the right sidebar where you can play it. You don’t even have to leave the results page.
Overall, I’d say the the Flash version of SearchMash isn’t nearly as bad nor as slow as I had imagined it to be. It’s not perfect (you’ll probably come across a few usability issues/ inconveniences like I did), but it’s not bad either. Of course it’s experimental, so Google can do whatever they want without worrying too much about the reaction from their users. If you want to try it out, go to www.searchmash.com/flash in either Internet Explorer or Firefox.
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Walmart and its MVNO partner, TracFone, are preparing to plunge into the shallow depths of Android with the Samsung Galaxy Precedent. While little is known about the device itself, it appears strikingly similar to the Samsung Prevail, from the chunky volume rocker and external microSD card slot on the side of the phone, to the absent flash on the rear. Of course, Straight Talk’s primary selling point with the Precedent is the price itself, which — according to a promo video for the device — is said to be just shy of $150 off-contract. This, combined with Wally World’s competitive pricing of $45 per month for unlimited voice, text and data, could be a boon for many users who rely on Verizon for coverage (assuming this is a CDMA phone, anyway). While no official launch date has been set, you’re welcome to get in line and reserve yours today. Or, just check the video after the break.
[Thanks, Nickolas]
Samsung Galaxy Precedent coming to Straight Talk, seemingly $150 off-contract (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 20 Aug 2011 07:21:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
This article was written on April 18, 2007 by CyberNet.
Google Spreadsheets is finally starting to catch-up with competitors by adding support for charts. This has been a wanted, and needed addition for quite a while because it brings it one step closer to the options you’d have if you were using a spreadsheet application offline.
Now you’ll notice a pie-chart icon at the top of the page. By clicking on it, you’ll have all of your chart options available. From there you can select what type of chart you’d like, select the data range, add labels like the title, and then save your chart. As you make those changes, you’ll get a live preview in the bottom right corner.
It’s simple and easy to use, and what’s nice is that you’re able to export your chart as a PNG so that you can publish the chart or spreadsheet to a webpage. To save it as a PNG, just right click on the image, and the click “save image.”
Definitely a nice addition.
Source: Google Blogoscoped
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This week on the Gadget Lab podcast, the crew talks about big news for Google, big news for Motorola and a tablet company attempting to reinvent itself with two new device offerings.
Product reviews editor Michael Calore and staff writer Mike Isaac kick off the show with the week’s biggest news; Google’s proposed acquisition of Motorola Mobility Holdings. What are the implications for other hardware companies? Will the FTC allow the deal to go through? What will Android look now that Google has control of hardware, unlike before? It’s a huge development in the world of mobile, and the two Mikes attempt to cover some of the angles.
Next up on the show, staff writer Christina Bonnington drops by to talk about her experience with the new Android tablet from Fusion Garage, the Grid 10. It’s the the company’s hopeful follow up to its first huge failure of an Android slate, the Joo Joo tablet. Christina’s first take was generally positive, but Fusion Garage has a lot to prove after the Joo Joo.
You might note the conspicuous absence of any talk of HP’s bombshell news of discontinuing its TouchPad and smartphone products. Don’t worry, we didn’t miss it. We filmed the podcast the day before HP’s announcement, so we’ll likely get to webOS discussion. For follow-up coverage, check out staff writer Tim Carmody’s take on what the news means for HP in the future.
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Sometimes, you just can’t handle it all. There is so much to learn about consumer electronics every week that you simply can’t handle the stress. Don’t despair: we, The Engadget Podcasters, are here to help. Let us do the tough work of digesting acquisitions, spinoffs, Grids, Xiaomiphones, and a pocketful of BlackBerrys while you lay on the chaise and have grapes fed to you by your loved ones…or whatever it is you people do to relax these days. Just make sure to listen, let the news wash over you, and feel the knots in your neck and back go the way of the TouchPad.
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00:02:30 – Editorial: Engadget on the death of HP’s webOS devices
00:03:38 – HP may spin off PC business, shift focus to software and services
00:05:10 – HP will ‘discontinue operations for webOS devices’, may spin off Personal Systems Group
00:22:55 – Google acquiring Motorola Mobility
00:28:45 – Verizon embraces Google’s Moto Mobility deal, hopes for an end to patent disputes
00:38:30 – TabCo reveals itself as Fusion Garage, unveils Grid 10 tablet and Grid 4 smartphone (update)
00:41:25 – Fusion Garage Grid 10 tablet and Grid 4 smartphone hands-on
00:46:48 – The Engadget Interview: Fusion Garage’s Chandra Rathakrishnan
00:53:11 – BlackBerry Bold 9930 review
00:55:25 – BlackBerry Torch 9850 review
00:56:30 – BlackBerry Torch 9810 review
00:58:14 – Xiaomi Phone hands-on (updated with video)
01:02:07 – Motorola Photon 4G review
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Engadget Podcast 253 – 08.19.2011 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 19 Aug 2011 12:41:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Hangout video sharing is one of Google+’s more appealing features — not that we use it often, but when it comes to things to do in an online social gathering, watching YouTube clips would certainly rank near the top. Now you can launch Hangouts directly from YouTube, rather than heading over to Google+ and pasting in a link. Sure, it’s a simple tweak that probably took less than an hour to code, but it’s a clever addition nonetheless.
YouTube adds Google+ Hangout button, lets you share videos with a click originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 19 Aug 2011 10:29:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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