With so many competing 4G technologies, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. That’s why LAPTOP extensively tested the four major carriers in five cities nationwide—using phones, USB modems, and mobile hotspots—to determine which networks truly deliver on 4G’s promise. More »
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Samsung Galaxy S II LTE phone surfaces in Korea, codenamed Celox? originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 09 Aug 2011 04:45:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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The defense industry may already have its share of deadly high-tech toys, but when it comes to the latest in mobile, it’s often left to watch from the highly-secured sidelines. Enter Elektrobit Corporation with a just announced Specialized Device Platform that crafts made-to-order, Android-based devices for the public safety, security and aforementioned defense markets. Citing its lower cost, faster development approach, EB’s service marries the “best of the traditional mobile world… with product-and industry-specific features” so clients won’t have to deal with last year’s Android OS. Oh wait, actually they will. The currently on offer Froyo-flavored, 1GHz single-core OMAP3 model packs a WVGA capacitive touchscreen (either 4-, or 4.3-inch), 5 megapixel camera, VGA front-facing camera, WiFi, Bluetooth and GPS with quad-band GSM, tri-band UMTS / HSDPA and CDMA2K / EVDO support. Clients interested in a 700MHz LTE, Gingerbread option — that’s right, no Ice Cream Sandwich — will have to hold off until the first half of 2012, when the company’s 1.5GHz dual-core OMAP4 models will be available for production. Alright, so these specs aren’t exactly bleeding edge tech, but hey — who needs a quad-core phone when you’ve got this.
Elektrobit’s Specialized Device Platform tailors Android devices for security-minded markets, won’t hem pants originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 09 Aug 2011 01:08:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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With the upcoming introduction of its LTE network and vast fall smartphone lineup, US Cellular’s a regional carrier with a lot to look forward to. But its efforts over the second quarter, paired with the hopes of a bright future ahead, weren’t enough to keep a few thousand customers from parting ways. While most of the reported figures were quite pleasant year-over-year — service revenues bumped up three percent to $1 billion, percentage of smartphones sold skyrocketed to nearly 40 percent, ARPU increased to $51.84, and total operating income shot up a whole 61 percent — the company also experienced a loss of 58,000 customers over the course of three months. The carrier doesn’t seem too worried about this particular figure, however, as it stated its excitement about the launch of its 4G service later this year. Will the bleak and cold winter become warm and toasty because of a blazing-hot network? We’re eager to find out. Hit the source link for the full quarterly earnings.
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US Cellular Q2 results bring higher revenue, despite small customer loss originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 08 Aug 2011 08:49:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Gallery: Droid Bionic hits FCC, gets teardown
Droid Bionic loses FCC confidentiality, gets updated with pics and user manual originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 07 Aug 2011 17:51:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Droid Bionic teaser page goes live at Verizon Wireless, really just wants your email originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 05 Aug 2011 22:44:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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.
Time to call in the wireless waahmbulance. LightSquared’s billionaire backer Phil Falcone made his television debut on CNBC’s Power Lunch to cry foul at the behind-the-scenes lobbying drama that could put the brakes on his 4G dreams. The hedge fund manager pointed his finger at AT&T and Verizon, claiming both are trying to “stomp out innovation” and competition by working in cahoots with the Save Our GPS Coalition. The soon-to-launch LTE network continues to encounter significant opposition from the group, as its tests have shown LightSquared’s planned 40,000 stations will transmit signals “up to 800 billion times” more powerful than low-powered GPS, effectively blocking it out. Falcone insists that all parties involved knew of the potential interference issues back in 2003, when the FCC first mandated the network’s build-out, and promises a switch to the company’s lower block of spectrum will remedy 99 percent of the problem. Whichever side of this he said / they said brouhaha you believe, one thing’s for sure — the 4G race is getting pretty ugly.
LightSquared’s Phil Falcone talks to CNBC, airs his feud with Verizon and AT&T (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 04 Aug 2011 17:39:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably heard of a little start-up called LightSquared and its ambitious plans to blanket these great states in 4G LTE. You may likewise have caught wind of its announcement earlier this year of a fistful of anonymous wholesale partnerships. The LTE wholesaler is now making public a multi-year agreement with Cincinnati-based carrier PowerNet Global, bringing high-speed voice and data to its customer base. The announcement comes on the heels of Sprint’s 15-year agreement with the wholesale provider and a recent partnership with NetTalk, proving it’s going to take more than a little yellow buck to keep LightSquared down. Full PR after the break.
LightSquared inks multi-year deal with PowerNet Global, quest for LTE domination continues originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 04 Aug 2011 16:58:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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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