Aug 19

Motorola’s XT531 hits the FCC, ready for its US crossover

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Motorola’s XT531 has gone through more name changes than a certain rapper-cum-vodka shilling mogul, and the trend might continue as it makes its way to the US. The budget-friendly handset, known as the Fire XT in Europe and the Spice XT in Latin America, has just surfaced at the FCC toting AT&T-compatible GSM bands, UMTS / HSDPA 850MHz / 1900MHz support, WiFi and Bluetooth. Based on Moto’s official PR for the handset’s Chinese release, we know this 3.5-incher also sports a front-facing VGA / 5 megapixel rear camera, and is set to launch with Android 2.3 onboard. With Google’s newest pal clearly chasing after heat-related naming conventions, we expect to see this one launch with an equally caliente moniker.

Motorola’s XT531 hits the FCC, ready for its US crossover originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 19 Aug 2011 16:17:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Aug 19

The 100th Engadget Mobile Podcast, live at 5PM ET!

Posted in: mobile, mobilepostmini, podcast, Today's Chili
The Engadget Mobile Podcast started in December 2008 with a couple guys and a dream; a desire to bring you the week’s best (and worst) mobile haps to keep you up to speed. 976 days and 100 podcasts later, that dream is still being made into reality week after week — and today’s special edition is yet another way to prove that. And there’s no better way to show our gratitude for all of your support than to keep doing what we know best: deliver the latest and greatest in mobile. The difference this time is that hosts Myriam Joire and Brad Molen are literally doubling their vocal cords by inviting on Noah Kravitz (of TechnoBuffalo and PhoneDog fame) and our very own Richard Lai. Sounds like a good time, right? Be there at 5PM ET (that’s 2PM PT / 9PM GMT) to join in on the celebration!

The 100th Engadget Mobile Podcast, live at 5PM ET! originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 19 Aug 2011 14:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Aug 19

FCC Fridays: August 19, 2011

Posted in: HTC, LG, mobile, mobilepostmini, motorola, research in motion, ResearchInMotion, RIM, Today's Chili

We here at Engadget Mobile tend to spend a lot of way too much time poring over the latest FCC filings, be it on the net or directly on the ol’ Federal Communications Commission’s site. Since we couldn’t possibly (want to) cover all the stuff that goes down there, we’ve gathered up all the raw info you may want (but probably don’t need). Enjoy!

Phones

Read – Pantech P9060
Read – HTC PH85110
Read – Huawei U5300
Read – Huawei G6609
Read – Huawei G7300
Read – Huawei C5630
Read – LG C395
Read – LG 910G
Read – LG P690B
Read – RIM RDC70UW
Read – Motorola XT531 (Fire XT)

Peripherals
Read – Huawei E397

FCC Fridays: August 19, 2011 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 19 Aug 2011 10:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Aug 18

White Droid Incredible 2 takes Best Buy shelves by snowy storm

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Best Buy is clearing shelf space for the new kid in town: the white HTC Droid Incredible 2. Starting August 21st, fans will be able to cop the pearly white phone for $149.99 with a two-year Verizon plan. Like the original, this version comes with Android 2.2, a 4-inch WVGA touch screen, 8.0 megapixel camera with dual-LED flash, 1.3MP front-facing camera and WiFi mobile hotspot support — all with a snazzy new paint job.

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White Droid Incredible 2 takes Best Buy shelves by snowy storm originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 18 Aug 2011 23:58:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Aug 18

Verizon Wireless promos $20 plan for the data reluctant

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For those of you living close to our nation’s circle of political puissance, Verizon’s got a promotional offer that’ll help you feel like one of the data-dependent elite. Available starting today and running through September 30th, existing voice subscribers in Maryland, Washington DC and Virginia can begin their trek towards an always-connected lifestyle by tacking on 300MB of data for $20 per month. The deal’s intended for cost-conscious customers who haven’t yet learned “the many benefits of… a smartphone,” and is open to any of the operator’s 3G or 4G LTE handsets. Be sure to hit the break to find out more in the presser below, but we warn you — internet addiction is a slippery, costly slope.

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Verizon Wireless promos $20 plan for the data reluctant originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 18 Aug 2011 11:59:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Aug 18

Symbian Anna now available for download on Nokia N8, E7, C7 and C6-01

Posted in: download, keyboard, maps, mobile, mobilepostcross, mobilepostmini, nfc, nokia, os, ota, qwerty, smartphone, Software, symbian, Today's Chili, ui, update

Just a day after popping up on NaviFirm, Nokia’s Symbian Anna has finally arrived for download, right on schedule. Available for N8, E7, C7 and C6-01 users, the new OS brings a fresh new UI and a virtual portrait QWERTY keypad to Symbian smartphones, along with split-screen messaging, richer maps and speedier browsing. The update also brings NFC capabilities to the C7, in particular, allowing users to share contacts, photos and other goodies by simply tapping their handsets together. If you’re interested in upgrading, you can download Anna using the latest version of Ovi Suite (3.1.1), or with an OTA update, though availability and method of delivery vary from market to market. Find more information in the full PR, after the break.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

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Aug 17

Samsung Hercules gets its Telus on in leaked glamour shots

Posted in: Android, canada, galaxy s ii, GalaxySIi, gingerbread, hspa, mobilepostmini, qualcomm, samsung, TMobile, Today's Chili

Looks like Sammy’s Android 2.3 demi-god is just about ready to touch down on this side of planet Earth. Spotted out in the wilds of Canada once again, the much anticipated Hercules handset — a confirmed Galaxy S II variant — has been captured in not-quite-Mr. Blurrycam form over on MobileSyrup. The device, shown here running on Telus’ network, is rumored to pack a 4.5-inch Super AMOLED Plus display, 2 megapixel front-facing camera, 42Mbps HSPA+ radio and a 1.2GHz dual-core Qualcomm processor — although that Quadrant score could very well indicate an Exynos chip. While we still lack any firm release dates for the phone’s Northern American debut, we’d bet that leaked T-Mobile October launch is a good yardstick for soon.

Samsung Hercules gets its Telus on in leaked glamour shots originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 17 Aug 2011 19:19:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Aug 17

The 100th Engadget Mobile Podcast Giveaway: win an HTC Flyer!

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Hitting a full hundred podcasts is certainly no small feat, and we have you — the listener — to thank for your continued support. And what better way to show gratitude than by giving out free stuff? Courtesy of HTC, we now have a Flyer — complete with Scribe pen — with one of your lucky names written on it (figuratively), and we’ll be drawing the winner live on the podcast. Want to be that fortunate dude or dudette that gets your name called? Besides the usual legaleze, there are a few rules you’ll need to follow in order to qualify.

Here are the guidelines:

  • Leave a comment below. Any comment will do.
  • You may only enter this specific giveaway once. If you enter this giveaway more than once you’ll be automatically disqualified, etc. (Yes, we have robots that thoroughly check to ensure fairness.)
  • If you enter more than once, only activate one comment. This is pretty self explanatory. Just be careful and you’ll be fine.
  • Contest is open to all residents of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and Canada (excluding Quebec), 18 or older! Sorry, we don’t make this rule (we hate excluding anyone), so be mad at our lawyers and contest laws if you have to be mad.
  • The winner will be chosen randomly. One winner will be chosen to receive the HTC Flyer with HTC Scribe pen. We can’t honor requests — sorry!
  • The winner will be chosen live on our podcast. While you don’t have to be listening to the podcast to win, you must respond within three days of being chosen. If you do not respond, another winner will be picked.
  • Entries can be submitted until Friday, August 19, 2011, at 4:59PM ET. Good luck!]
  • Full rules can be found here.

The 100th Engadget Mobile Podcast Giveaway: win an HTC Flyer! originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 17 Aug 2011 18:23:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Aug 17

HTC Pico gets pictured, looks like a Wildfire S with a case of the blues

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We’re just getting accustomed to the HTC Wildfire S in the US, but the Taiwanese company appears to be prepping another device with similar specs for other parts of the world. The HTC Pico is a newcomer to the company’s healthy lexicon of codenames, yet from the images leaked to XDA China it seems almost ready to hit the market. A full list of device specs happened to be included as well: the Pico will run on a 600MHz single-core CPU and 384MB of RAM, and will use a 3.2-inch HVGA display. It’ll come with Android 2.3 underneath “HTC Sense Zero,” which we believe may be a streamlined version of the Sense UI designed for lower-end devices — perhaps in reaction to the Desire Gingerbread debacle. Curiously, the Pico may not be destined for North American shores, as it lacks 850 / 1900 WCDMA bands. There’s no word on exactly where, when or even if this stranger will appear, though it may very well be heading to Europe and emerging markets. If the blue hue sends chills up your spine, continue below the break to see the spec list in its full (midrange) glory.

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Aug 17

T-Mobile announces deal to sell prepaid at Family Dollar, costs more than a dollar

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A Radio Shack lost is a Family Dollar gained. Now that T-Mobile’s ended its allegiance with The Shack, the carrier’s looking for a few new companies willing to hoist its prepaid service up on a pedestal. Family Dollar, following in the footsteps of 7-Eleven, will be the next business to dole out the LG GS170 blister packs on T-Mo’s behalf. The phones will be sold for $30 and come with a $50 / month plan that consists of unlimited calls, texts, and 100MB data. With such a large emphasis now being placed on its no-contract offerings, we can’t help but wonder if this is the result of T-Mobile making an adjustment in its strategy. Any other companies want a piece of the prepaid pie? The press release can be found beneath the break.

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T-Mobile announces deal to sell prepaid at Family Dollar, costs more than a dollar originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 17 Aug 2011 17:34:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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