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The white shell of the HTC Ruby exudes a “ghostly” quality, which seems to explain its ability to appear and disappear at will. This time the smartphone’s popped up in reports highlighting a couple important revelations: according to BGR, the Ruby’s slated to become the carrier’s flagship and will be looked upon as the Sensation 4G’s big brother. We’re not so sure about it being a literal statement, since the Ruby is speculated to have the same 4.3-inch display as its sibling, but it’ll definitely be more power-packed with a 1.5GHz dual-core CPU and HSPA+ radio with connection speeds reaching up to 42Mbps. But that’s not all, folks: PocketNow, contributing some gossip of its own, is reporting that the phone will be called the Amaze 4G by T-Mobile, and will also have an 8 megapixel camera with dedicated still and video capture buttons. Now that leaks and reports are starting to pour in this quickly, it may not be too long before the Ruby Amaze 4G completely outrumors the Droid Bionic — which is not an easy task by any means.

HTC Ruby to be dubbed Amaze 4G, come with 1.5GHz CPU and 4.3-inch display? originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 16 Aug 2011 16:39:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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In this age of ever-expanding screen real estate, dual-core processors, and 3D cameras, the push to pack more features into every smartphone seems an irresistible force. But this technological ratcheting-up effect isn’t absolute, and in fact, there are plenty of people who prefer a more pedestrian device. One that simply gives them access to email, social networks, and apps without forcing them to pay an arm and a leg for hardware they’re in no position to appreciate. It’s these folks who Samsung’s after with its new Gravity Smart, as it gives you a bowl full of Froyo at a bargain basement price. However, the question remains whether Sammy can provide an agreeable Android experience at a sub-century price point. Read on to find out if this budget-minded slider is a worthy addition to the legion of phones powered by Google’s little green bots.

Continue reading Samsung Gravity Smart review

Samsung Gravity Smart review originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 11 Aug 2011 14:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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AT&T’s LTE spectrum acquisitions just hit a minor bump in the federal road. In a recently released FCC statement, Wireless Bureau chief Rick Kaplan announced the decision to stop the 180 day review clock on the telco’s proposed takeover of Qualcomm’s 700MHz spectrum. The $1.9 billion deal, inked last December, isn’t getting the regulatory axe, but due to a “number of related issues” concerning spectrum overlap with the still unapproved T-Mobile merger, the commission is bundling the two into one future review. Maybe it’s time the carrier’s industry backers pen another letter of support to Chairman Genachowski.

Update: Qualcomm’s VP of Government Affairs Dean Brenner reached out to us with an official statement you can read after the break.

Continue reading FCC halts AT&T’s acquisition of Qualcomm spectrum, bundles it with T-Mobile merger review

FCC halts AT&T’s acquisition of Qualcomm spectrum, bundles it with T-Mobile merger review originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 09 Aug 2011 11:37:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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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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Continue reading T-Mobile makes HTC Wildfire S official, available August 3rd for $80

T-Mobile makes HTC Wildfire S official, available August 3rd for $80 originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 21 Jul 2011 15:38:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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