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Feb 16

Samsung Beat DJ hands-on

Posted in: Features, mwc, mwc 2009, mwc09, mwc2009, samsung, Today's Chili

Touch Wiz in Spanish — you know you love it. The Engadget Spanish crew grabbed a little time with Sammy’s Bang and Olufsen-powered Beat DJ M7600, and sadly, this one looks like it’s better in stills — the interface is a little laggy and unresponsive, and the “scratching” features seem like more of a goofy novelty than anything else. Vid after the break, amigos.

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Samsung Beat DJ hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 16 Feb 2009 10:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Feb 16

Too much cellphone news on Engadget?

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You may be surprised to learn this, but we’re currently at Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, which is basically the CES of cellphone shows. We’ve seen a handful of emails from confused readers who didn’t understand why the site was stacked from floor to ceiling with cellphone news — and we wanted to clear things up. We’re not just covering the news because there’s a tradeshow going on, of course. There are some huge stories breaking at MWC, and we’d be remiss in our duties if we didn’t cover every single one of them. Now, some of you may ask why we don’t just carry the news on Engadget Mobile; the simple answer is that we are covering the news on Engadget Mobile, but the stuff that we feel has crossover relevance and appeal (which happens to be a lot this year) ends up on Engadget Classic as well. If you can’t handle the insane and awesome torrent of phone-related news, you can subscribe to a special feed we’ve set up with Yahoo! Pipes which axes our MWC stories, but to be frank, you’ll be missing a lot of really cool gadget news. Hey, it’s your call.

Engadget Classic without any MWC news – RSS feed, Pipes page
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Too much cellphone news on Engadget? originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 16 Feb 2009 10:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Feb 16

Samsung UltraTouch hands-on

Posted in: Features, LG, mwc, mwc 2009, mwc09, mwc2009, Today's Chili, video

The hits keep coming at MWC 09, and while we’re racing around from liveblog to liveblog, the crew at Engadget Spanish managed to snag some quality time with Samsung’s Ultra Touch S8300 slider. The refined Touch Wiz interface does a good job of transcending its terrible name — it’s not the prettiest thing we’ve ever seen, but it’s fast, reasonably intuitive, and seems to get the job done. Spanish-language video after the break — trust us, you’ll know what’s going on without subtitles.

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Samsung UltraTouch hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 16 Feb 2009 10:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Feb 16

Casio’s Exilim C721 pictured for Verizon Wireless

Posted in: mwc, mwc 2009, mwc09, mwc2009, pics, pictures, Today's Chili, verizon, Verizon Wireless, VerizonWireless

Remember that funky Casio we spotted in the FCC around two months ago? Even if not (we’re guessing you said “no”), we’re betting that real, bona fide images will stick to your memory cells a lot better than some low-rate sketch. Word on the street has it that the cameraphone will arrive with a 5.1 megapixel shooter and a WVGA rotating display, and it seems that all signs are pointing to a near term release of the outfit’s Exilim C721. Your guess is as good as ours on pricing, but you can hit up the read link for a few more looks.

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Casio’s Exilim C721 pictured for Verizon Wireless originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 16 Feb 2009 10:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Feb 16

Live from Microsoft’s MWC press conference!

Posted in: Microsoft, mwc, mwc 2009, mwc09, mwc2009, Today's Chili, Windows Mobile, WindowsMobile

Microsoft’s event is located in the Plaza Catalunya across the street from the expo center proper, and the world’s WinMo faithful (well, okay, the world’s technology press) have started to gather inside in preparation for the 3PM Central European Time extravaganza.

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Live from Microsoft’s MWC press conference! originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 16 Feb 2009 09:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Feb 16

Video: ZiiLABS demos Android in HD on ZMS-05 processor

Posted in: Android, demo, Google, mwc, mwc 2009, mwc09, mwc2009, operating system, OperatingSystem, os, Today's Chili, video

ZiiLABS — that same company that blew up the hype machine with its StemCell Computing initiative at CES — is making good on its promise to demonstrate Android in HD on its ZMS-05 media-rich processor / development platform. There’s not much here that can’t be better explained via video than words, so hop on past the break for a look at the (admittedly silky smooth) demonstration.

[Thanks, Ruben]

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Video: ZiiLABS demos Android in HD on ZMS-05 processor originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 16 Feb 2009 09:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Feb 16

Microsoft announces Windows Mobile 6.5

Posted in: breaking news, BreakingNews, Microsoft, mwc, mwc 2009, mwc09, mwc2009, Today's Chili, Windows Mobile, windows mobile 6.5, WindowsMobile, WindowsMobile6.5, winmo

With an endless chain of leaks dating back several months, the suspense factor might not be there that Microsoft had been hoping for — but for what it’s worth, Windows Mobile 6.5 is now official. The latest rendition of Microsoft’s mobile platform puts an emphasis on touch-friendliness with a honeycomb-style main menu that the company says is easier to finger than a traditional grid layout; a new lock screen that can be slid on different alerts to automatically call up texts, voicemails, and so on; a thoroughly-restyled cut of Internet Explorer Mobile that features a touchable zoom slider and frequently-used commands; redesigned menus that don’t need a stylus to actuate; fingerable home and contacts screens, and more. It’s not the thorough gutting of the platform many were hoping for, but for anyone thinking that Windows Mobile 6.1 can stand another facelift without ending up looking like Joan Rivers, 6.5’s clearly your baby. Sadly, Microsoft’s saying that no devices in the market today will receive official 6.5 updates, but don’t pull out your wallets just yet, though — the first devices with Windows Mobile 6.5 preinstalled should be available in the fourth quarter of the year.

Further reading:

	Windows Mobile 6.5 feature tour sneaks onto YouTube Well, what have we got here? Someone has upped nine breathtaking minutes of Windows Mobile 6.5 (build 21159.5.0.0, if you must know) running live on an HTC Touch HD.		Microsoft readies Zune service for non-Zune devices, Marketplace appears in WinMo 6.5 screenshot We’re just days away from Mobile World Congress where Microsoft is expected to make a few notable announcements. Until then, we have to settle for all the hints and innuendo we can gather.
	Microsoft confirms MyPhone, invite-only beta coming to MWC Remember that alleged Microsoft MyPhone beta page that popped up on getskybox.com yesterday? It’s back up now and being hosted under the company’s official domain, with everything apparently intact except that tantalizing “Sign In” button.		Microsoft Recite brings voice search to your voice notes Windows Mobile 6.5’s presumably going to be the big news out of Redmond here at MWC this week, but Microsoft’s also using the show as an opportunity to launch the “technology preview” of its Recite software, an ultra-simple voice note app for WinMo 6.0 and above.

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Microsoft announces Windows Mobile 6.5 originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 16 Feb 2009 09:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Feb 16

Samsung OmniaHD hands-on

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We’re not sure if it’s the 720p video or the simply breathtaking 3.5-inch display that does it for us, but one way or another, Samsung’s ridiculously-spec’d OmniaHD is a sight to behold. The team at Engadget Spanish had a chance to swing by and check out the high-end handset’s goodies today, and let’s get right down to the point (and the main reason you’d buy this phone): the video that’s getting shown off on the phone looks as good or better than anything we’ve ever seen before (it does have “HD” in its name, after all). Follow the break for the video!

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Samsung OmniaHD hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 16 Feb 2009 07:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Feb 16

First hands-on with the HTC Touch Diamond2 (with video!)

Posted in: Features, HTC, mwc, mwc 2009, mwc09, mwc2009, Today's Chili

While HTC’s press didn’t deliver on our Android dreams — or electric sheep — it did land us the new Touch Diamond2. First off, this set is a stunner, build quality and feel in your hand is really a quality affair. The material choices in both metal and plastics used here are really first rate — we gush because we’re rather impressed. The screen is bright, easy to read and the UI overhaul — and new features underneath — are much appreciated. One standout in the new improved UI has to be the start menu which, when clicked, pops you into a full screen shortcut list which is miles better to surf through with a finger. All in all? We’re impressed with the Touch Diamond2 and though it’s not a wildly new device, it is worth peeking at if you’re lost in the decision making process for a new Windows Mobile phone. Follow on for some video action.

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First hands-on with the HTC Touch Diamond2 (with video!) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 16 Feb 2009 07:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Feb 16

First hands-on with the HTC Touch Pro2 (with video!)

Posted in: Features, hands-on, HandsOn, HTC, mwc, mwc 2009, mwc09, mwc2009, Today's Chili

So this thing’s definitely got some heft to it — and honestly, especially for a business-centric device in this class, we don’t think that’s a bad thing. As with just about everything HTC churns out, the Touch Pro2 is exquisitely manufactured, feels rock-solid, and the WVGA is absolutely awesome — we noticed that the gestures and animations are totally smooth and responsive, proving that WinMo is perfectly capable of handling this kind of UI dazzle. The Straight Talk functionality for seamlessly moving between different types of communication will be appreciated by anyone who spends half their business day on the phone and seems to work (and look) positively lovely — and as for that speakerphone? We can totally picture ourselves slamming this thing upside down during a meeting in a fit of “our company just lost a $100M contract”-style rage with a satisfying, weighty “thud” and instantly bringing the whole room into the conversation. Follow the break for a couple videos of this thing in action (and sorry, no angry speakerphone fits).

Gallery: First hands-on with the HTC Touch Pro2 (with video!)