Aug 08

HTC Ruby shows its T-Mobile skin, Android aspirations

Posted in: Android, Google, HTC, leak, leaked, leaks, smartphone, Smartphones, t-mobile, Today's Chili
Well folks, now we know. It looks like the HTC Ruby that was leaked via a series of hyper-sensitive office photos is headed to T-Mobile. You know the one — a couple weeks back, when someone underestimated the glare of the HTC Flyer and dropped their seemingly harmless photos on Flickr? Yeah, that’s the handset in question. Not much dirt on the specs, besides the familiar key layout cluing us into Google’s obvious underpinnings.. and just maybe, we’ll get some fresh baked Gingerbread goodness. Either way, more info should be on the way soon, but until then, careful to check your reflections, friends.

HTC Ruby shows its T-Mobile skin, Android aspirations originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 08 Aug 2011 03:33:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Aug 05

Logitech Revue running Honeycomb caught on camera, looks pretty good

Posted in: Android, android market, AndroidMarket, apps, Google, GoogleTv, hack, hdtv, honeycomb, leak, logitech, Today's Chili, TV, video

Now that eager hackers have actually managed to shoehorn the latest flavor of Android onto Logitech Revue units, the question is what does it actually look like? We got a few screenshots at Google I/O but now there’s pictures and videos popping up all over. One of our tipsters sent a few shots over, while the Channel Android folks on YouTube have posted a video walkthrough (embedded after the break). So far it looks good, with little remaining of the original Google TV UI, now replaced by widgets, box art-style listings of TV content and more. Thinking about dropping a Benjamin on one of these units and upgrading to Honeycomb yourself? Be warned — it’s very raw, so with no Netflix and not much app compatibility to speak of, remaining a voyeur is probably advisable for now.

Gallery: Logitech Revue running Google TV Honeycomb beta

[Thanks, Michael]

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Logitech Revue running Honeycomb caught on camera, looks pretty good originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 05 Aug 2011 23:53:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Aug 05

HTC Puccini screens leak, AT&T bloatware and number pad make an appearance

Posted in: 10-inch, Android, att, honeycomb, HTC, leak, leaks, mobile, Screenshots, slate, tablet, Today's Chili

HTC’s 10-inch Puccini tab’s been poking its head out from the speculative shadows and now we have a few leaked screens to further whet your LTE appetite. The bevy of shots over on Pocketnow show the AT&T-branded Honeycomb slate packing a serious amount of carrier-installed bloat, with AT&T’s Code, Family, MyText and Navigation apps joining the likes of Amazon’s Kindle app, Cordy, Let’s Golf 2 and NFS Shift. The OEM also appears to have tacked on a number pad to its virtual keyboard solution — a feature Sony’s rumored to include in its own tablets — taking full advantage of the purported 1280 x 800 display. And, lest we forget that last pic of stylus pairing, the slab’s menu dock sports a “pen icon in the tray,” confirming those notions of Scribe-functionality. Be sure to check the source for an extra peek at the orange-colored network’s future must-have device.

HTC Puccini screens leak, AT&T bloatware and number pad make an appearance originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 05 Aug 2011 15:15:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Aug 05

Samsung Hercules snapped in the wild, powering its way to Telus soon?

Posted in: 4G, Android, canada, cellphone, galaxy, galaxy s ii, GalaxySIi, gingerbread, hspa, leak, leaks, nexus s, NexusS, rumor, rumors, samsung, smartphone, Today's Chili
Would demigods feel honored that smartphones are getting named after them? The Samsung Hercules, from what we can tell, seems to fit its given title appropriately; he was, after all, famous for his behemoth strength. Sadly, we’ve known more about him than his technological counterpart, though that may be soon changing. MobileSyrup found someone clutching onto the still-unannounced device at a VIP event and snapped a quick pic for the world to see. While they didn’t get any hands-on time, they indicated that it was running on Telus, it appeared to have a 4.5-inch display (as rumored), and is a design mashup of the Galaxy S II, Nexus S, and the Infuse 4G. This still leaves us with nothing but spec rumors — which include a 1.2GHz dual-core CPU, Super AMOLED Plus display, 16GB of flash storage, 42Mbps HSPA+, and an eight megapixel camera — but it’s nice to have a face to go with the famous name. For somebody who likes to go the distance, its superphone namesake sure seems awfully close.

Samsung Hercules snapped in the wild, powering its way to Telus soon? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 05 Aug 2011 13:40:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Aug 04

Droid Bionic gets friendly with its future roomate for Mr. Blurrycam

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We know, we know — you’re ready to be done with the Droid Bionic. After all, we’ve been lusting after this monstrosity guy for nearly eight months now, so is all of this building up to be a major disappointment? We’re just as eager to find out as the next person, but here are some new images of the real deal to (hopefully) tie you over a bit longer. We’ve seen shots of the Motorola XT875 up close and personal before, but this is the first time it’s been spotted snuggled up next to another phone. Hanging out next to the Samsung Droid Charge, the Bionic’s slightly larger appearance lends credence to reports that it has a 4.5-inch display. A few other cosmetic features that stick out — quite literally, we might add — are the tapered back that bulges halfway up the phone to accommodate the camera, and the beveled edge around the perimeter. As already expected, the microUSB / HDMI port on the bottom right side for Webtop access can easily be discerned. Will this be enough to whet your whistle for another few weeks? If not, we hear there’s another Verizon device inbound that you might be interested in.

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Droid Bionic gets friendly with its future roomate for Mr. Blurrycam originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 04 Aug 2011 19:47:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Aug 04

Verizon Wireless year-end roadmap leaks, Android and LTE spotted on the horizon?

Posted in: 4G, BlackBerry, carrier, HTC, leak, LG, lte, motorola, motorola xoom, MotorolaXoom, network, Phones, playbook, research in motion, ResearchInMotion, RIM, roadmap, samsung, Smartphones, thunderbolt, Today's Chili, Verizon Wireless, VerizonWireless, vzw

Nope. There’s no mention of a Nexus Prime in this glimpse of VZW future, but don’t let that stop you from drooling over the purported goods. The leaked shot over on IGN lays out a back-to-school road filled with Android phones a plenty, and one lone RIM entry. September 8th is gearing up to be a busy Thursday for Big Red, with launches slated for the Droid Bionic, Motorola Xoom 4G, BlackBerry Curve 9370 (the LTE cousin of ‘Apollo’?) and Samsung Stratosphere — the operator’s rumored Galaxy S II variant. The end of the month gets a 2.3 combo of Gingerbread phones as the Samsung Illusion (codenamed Viper), and HTC Bliss touch down on the 29th. Refreshes for a couple of the carrier’s early LTE phones debut in October, when the Thunderbolt gets pushed aside by the virile HTC Vigor and LG gets a redo with the Revolution 2. Samsung’s Galaxy Tab P8 (most likely the Galaxy Tab 8.9) gets an unconfirmed November mention, while BlackBerry’s PlayBook languishes in a release date grey zone. Ready for that end-of-year upgrade? From the looks of things, there’ll be no dearth of options.

Verizon Wireless year-end roadmap leaks, Android and LTE spotted on the horizon? originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 04 Aug 2011 14:55:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Aug 03

BlackBerry Bold 9900 appears in leaked T-Mo docs, reveals August 29th release date and $300 price

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If you’re an abiding RIM fan who’s itching for a new ‘Berry addiction, your next fix is soon at hand. After AT&T put its cards on the table — along with Sprint and US Cellular — an internal T-Mobile document now suggests the Bold 9900 will arrive at the Magenta-clad carrier on August 29th. Sadly, your patience (and loyalty) is going to cost you, because this touchscreen endeavor carries a $300 price tag, and like Ma Bell’s model, it features only 14.4Mbps HSDPA. Sure it’s steep, but that’s all the better for expensing to the corporate account, no?

BlackBerry Bold 9900 appears in leaked T-Mo docs, reveals August 29th release date and $300 price originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 03 Aug 2011 18:06:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Aug 02

RIM’s BlackBerry Torch 9810 emerges on AT&T’s website, touts ‘4G’ capabilities

Posted in: 4G, att, BlackBerry, breaking news, hspa, leak, leaked, leaks, RIM, smartphone, Today's Chili

Well, hello beautiful! Can’t say we were expecting to see RIM launch a new BlackBerry this evening, but we’re sure there’s quite a few of you out there that’ll take it. The same BlackBerry Torch 2 that we previewed back in June has made the trek over to Ma Bell’s network, with a ‘Coming Soon’ page emerging just moments ago. AT&T claims that this is the world’s first 4G BlackBerry on its airwaves, but of course, that asterisk upside the “4G” logo couldn’t possibly be more telling. Regardless, the full-featured slider will arrive with BlackBerry 7 OS, a full QWERTY keyboard, sliding display, 1.2GHz processor, 8GB of onboard memory, room for 32GB of expandable storage, 720p video capture, inbuilt WiFi and support for the carrier’s HSPA+ network. Mum’s the word on a price and release, but you can tap that source link to get signed up for more.

Update: It’s official!

Gallery: RIM’s BlackBerry Torch 9810 leaks at AT&T

RIM’s BlackBerry Torch 9810 emerges on AT&T’s website, touts ‘4G’ capabilities originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 03 Aug 2011 00:44:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Aug 02

Honeycomb beta update now available for Logitech Revue, only the intrepid need apply

Posted in: Android, download, flash, Google, GoogleTv, hack, honeycomb, leak, logitech, set-top-box, Software, Today's Chili, TV, update
Logitech Revue users are waking up to some exciting news today, because they can finally run Honeycomb on their TVs — if they’re brave enough to try. As expected, the folks over at GTVHacker have leaked their Android 3.1 beta update for the recently discounted set-top box, now available for download and flash without even requiring a root. You can find all the requisite details and downloads at the source link, though you’ll have to register with the site to do so. It’s also worth noting that the update is still in a buggy, beta phase of development, and that once you upgrade, you may not be able to go back. If you’re willing to dance with danger, let us know how you fare.

Honeycomb beta update now available for Logitech Revue, only the intrepid need apply originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 02 Aug 2011 02:49:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jul 31

LG’s Thrill 4G rumored launch pushed back to August 21st?

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LG's Thrill 4G rumored launch pushed back to August 21st?

Good old Radio Shack just can’t seem to keep its hands on internal memos. A little over a week ago, we were treated to a pair of leaked documents, slating an August 7th rollout for the LG Thrill 4G, and now another official looking missive has surfaced, pushing the release date back to August 21st. As per the document, customers will still be able to reserve their own 3D-enabled handset with the purchase of a $50 gift certificate before August 15th. Of course, we could still see this thrilling 4G phone pop up ahead of that date, perhaps from AT&T, but if you’ve already got a $50 gift certificate in hand, it looks like it’s time for another round of the waiting game.

LG’s Thrill 4G rumored launch pushed back to August 21st? originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 31 Jul 2011 10:06:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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