Engadget RSS Feed http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2013 AOL Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/ <![CDATA[Broadcom announces quad-core HSPA+ chipset destined for budget Android phones]]> http://www.engadget.com/2013/06/13/broadcom-quad-core-hspa/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2013/06/13/broadcom-quad-core-hspa/ http://www.engadget.com/2013/06/13/broadcom-quad-core-hspa/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Broadcom announces quadcore HSPA chipset destined for budget Android phones

Broadcom is no stranger to the budget-friendly lineup for carriers and OEMs around the globe -- especially in emerging markets -- but quad-core chipsets are just gaining traction in this arena. Granted, companies like MediaTek have already begun cranking out low-cost four-core Cortex-A7 SoCs for markets like China and India, but a little friendly competition doesn't hurt anyone, right? This is the case with the BCM23550, a 1.2GHz A7 quad-core processor capable of HSPA+ speeds up to 21Mbps down and 5Mbps up and is optimized to run on Android 4.2 devices. The new piece of silicon also supports HD Voice and 12MP cameras with H.264 1080p video capture and playback, and offers the usual litany of connectivity options such as NFC, Bluetooth, 5G WiFi, RFID and GPS. It even features dual HD (720p) display support which is compatible with Miracast. Lastly, it's also pin-to-pin compatible with Broadcom's dual-core BCM21664T, which means manufacturers already using that particular chipset can reduce the amount of time spent on R&D and handset design. If you're curious, expect the chips to begin production in early Q3, right around the corner.

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]]> 1.2ghzbcm23550broadcombudgetcortexA7emergingmarketsmobilepostcrossquad-core Thu, 13 Jun 2013 09:20:00 -0400 21|20617764 <![CDATA[HTC One VX for AT&T hands-on: mid-range style on a budget (video)]]> http://www.engadget.com/2012/10/04/dnp-htc-one-vx-for-atandt-hands-on-mid-range-style-on-a-budget/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2012/10/04/dnp-htc-one-vx-for-atandt-hands-on-mid-range-style-on-a-budget/ http://www.engadget.com/2012/10/04/dnp-htc-one-vx-for-atandt-hands-on-mid-range-style-on-a-budget/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments HTC One VX for AT&T handson midrange style on a budget video

What do you get when you raid HTC's parts bin and combine the camera from the One V, the screen resolution from the One S and the design language from the One X? Say hello to HTC's One VX for AT&T, a stylish mid-range smartphone running Ice Cream Sandwich and Sense 4. It features a 4.5-inch qHD Super LCD 2 display with Gorilla Glass 2, Qualcomm 1.2GHz dual-core Snapdragon S4 processor (MSM8930) with GSM/EDGE/UMTS/HSPA+/LTE radio, 1GB DDR2 RAM, 8GB of on-board storage and a five megapixel f/2.0 autofocus BSI camera with flash and 1080p video recording.

The front glass incorporates the earpiece, AT&T logo and VGA shooter up top along with the usual capacitive buttons (back, home and recent apps / menu) below the display. A silver plastic rim traces the sides of the handset -- it's a simple and familiar layout, with the power / lock key, headphone jack and secondary mic on top, micro-USB port and primary mic at the bottom, and the volume rocker on the right edge. Pop the white plastic back cover and you'll find micro-SIM and microSD card slots, a non-removable 1810mAh battery and the NFC antenna.

Unfortunately, we were given a non-functional dummy unit to play with so we can't comment on things like screen quality or subjective performance. We can tell you that the phone is light, thin and feels good in the hand -- it slots somewhere between the One S and the One X in terms of size, and looks nice despite being made of cheaper materials than its stablemates. AT&T and HTC are still mum on availability but we were told to expect aggressive, budget-friendly pricing. Want to see more? Take a look at our gallery below and our hands-on video after the break.

Update: we expect to see a working One VX at today's AT&T announcement so stay tuned for more impressions.

Gallery: HTC One VX for AT&T hands-on

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]]> 1.2GHzAndroid 4.0Android4.0attBSIdual-coreGoogleGorilla Glass 2GorillaGlass2hands-onhtcHTC SenseHTC Sense 4HtcSenseHtcSense4Ice Cream SandwichIceCreamSandwichLTEmobilepostcrossMSM8930One VXOneVxQualcommQualcomm Snapdragon S4QualcommSnapdragonS4Sense 4Sense4Snapdragon S4SnapdragonS4Super LCD 2SuperLcd2video Thu, 04 Oct 2012 17:15:00 -0400 21|20341235 <![CDATA[Motorola shows three all-touch Android 4.0 phones in China, we see a possible Verizon model]]> http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/22/motorola-shows-three-all-touch-android-4-0-phones-in-china/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/22/motorola-shows-three-all-touch-android-4-0-phones-in-china/ http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/22/motorola-shows-three-all-touch-android-4-0-phones-in-china/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Image

It turns out that Motorola didn't want to wait until the Google deal closed -- or, for that matter, an American launch -- to undertake a significant revamp of its phone line. A quiet Chinese event last week is now known to have brought us three RAZR-derived, all-touch phones for the three carriers in the Asian country: the XT885 for China Unicom (pictured at left), XT889 for China Telecom (center) and MT887 for China Mobile (right). Other than the network types and pretty bits, you're mostly looking at the same device, where the highlight is an official dip into Android 4.0 waters that drops the physical navigation in favor of more Nexusish on-screen keys. Don't expect a revolution in performance over last fall's roster given that they still have 1.2GHz dual-core processors, eight-megapixel rear cameras and 4.3-inch, 540 x 960 displays. The trio arrives in China on June 2nd; Motorola is likely more worried about popping champagne than giving out US launch details right now, but earlier leaks give us a strong hunch that the MT887 could hit Verizon as the uncannily similar (if still very unofficial) Droid Fighter before too long.

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]]> 1.2 ghz1.2Ghzandroidandroid 4.0android 4.0 ice cream sandwichAndroid4.0Android4.0IceCreamSandwichcellphonecellphoneschinachina mobilechina telecomchina unicomChinaMobileChinaTelecomChinaUnicomchinesedroid fighterdroid razrDroidFighterDroidRazrgooglegoogle androidGoogleAndroidIce Cream SandwichIceCreamSandwichmobilepostcrossmotorolamotorola droid fightermotorola droid razrmotorola razrMotorolaDroidFighterMotorolaDroidRazrMotorolaRazrmt887omapqhdrazrsmartphonesmartphonestiti omapTiOmapverizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessxt885xt889 Tue, 22 May 2012 13:01:00 -0400 21|20242742 <![CDATA[LG Optimus 3D Max is a slimmer sequel, world's first phone with 3D video editing]]> http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/21/lg-optimus-3d-cube/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/21/lg-optimus-3d-cube/ http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/21/lg-optimus-3d-cube/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments We're not sure if the world was anxiously awaiting a follow-up to LG's Optimus 3D (the AT&T Thrill 4G here in the states), but here it is: the LG Optimus 3D Max -- or Optimus 3D Cube, depending on your country. The latter's been announced for Korean carrier SK Telecom, with the former rolling out to Europe later. The Optimus 3D Max is slightly thinner than its predecessor at 9.6mm vs. the Thrill 4G's 11.9mm, with a faster 1.2GHz dual-core CPU and 16GB of storage built-in, confirming most of the rumors we'd heard previously. According to LG, it will also be the world's first that can handle 3D photo and video editing right on its glasses-free 4.3-inch screen, all shot by the dual 5MP cameras mounted on the back. It also has NFC baked in to support the new LG Tag+ stickers that change the phone's settings when swiped, just like the Optimus LTE Tag. It's scheduled for release in early March with Android 2.3, but we're promised an Ice Cream Sandwich makeover soon after launch, just like its cousin, the Optimus Vu. Check out the full list of specs after the break and expect to us to get a firsthand look when Mobile World Congress kicks off on the 27th.

Update: It looks like it'll also arrive in Europe with a new name; the Optimus 3D Max. Check the full English PR release below.

Gallery: LG Optimus 3D Cube

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]]> 1.2 ghz1.2Ghz3d3d camera3d photo editing3d video editing3dCamera3dPhotoEditing3dVideoEditing4.3-inch5mpandroidandroid 2.3Android2.3dual-corekorealglg optimus 3d cubelg optimus 3d maxlg taglg tag+LgOptimus3dCubeLgOptimus3dMaxLgTagLgTag+maxmobile world congressmobile world congress 2012mobilepostcrossMobileWorldCongressMobileWorldCongress2012mwcmwc 2012Mwc2012nfcoptimusoptimus 3doptimus 3d 2optimus 3d cubeoptimus 3d maxOptimus3dOptimus3d2Optimus3dCubeOptimus3dMaxsk telecomSkTelecomsmartphonethinnerthinnest Tue, 21 Feb 2012 22:40:00 -0500 21|20176694 <![CDATA[ZTE Optik dual-core tablet eyed up by Sprint, $100 on contract]]> http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/26/zte-optik-dual-core-tablet-eyed-up-by-sprint-100-on-contract/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/26/zte-optik-dual-core-tablet-eyed-up-by-sprint-100-on-contract/ http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/26/zte-optik-dual-core-tablet-eyed-up-by-sprint-100-on-contract/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments ZTE Optik dual-core tablet eyed up by Sprint, $100 on contract

Underwhelmed by the ZTE tablet spotted yesterday? Perhaps the promise of a Honeycomb-decked seven-incher from Sprint will win your tablet hungry dollars. Advertising materials leaked over at Android Police, revealing that the previously unseen slab will arrive next month both on contract ($100) and off ($349). The 1.2GHz dual-core Optik wields a 5 megapixel camera on the back, paired with a front-facing 2 megapixel shooter, while there's a respectable chunk of storage (16GB), expandable by microSD. Although there may be more eye-opening propositions when it comes Android tabs, those on the hunt for one that won't claim a heavy chunk of your paycheck and still pack some respectable technical specs may have found an interesting new contender.

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]]> 1.2GHz7-inchAndroidAndroid HoneycombAndroidHoneycombdual-coreGoogleOptikSprinttabletZTEZTE OptikZteOptik Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:21:00 -0500 21|20157144 <![CDATA[Pantech Burst official on AT&T with LTE, available January 22nd for $50]]> http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/pantech-burst-att-lte/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/pantech-burst-att-lte/ http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/pantech-burst-att-lte/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments
Pantech's already made a move to dominate the lower end of Verizon's LTE lineup, and if AT&T's recent announcement was any indication, it's about to do the same on the largest GSM carrier as well. The Burst is AT&T's answer to the Breakout in terms of pricing, but the laundry lists of the two phones actually have a few gaping differences: the former employs the use of a 1.2GHz dual-core CPU, 4-inch Super AMOLED 800 x 480 display, 5MP camera with LED flash and 720p HD vid capture, 2MP front-facing cam, 16GB of internal storage space and microSD slot with a capacity of up to 32GB and a 1,650mAh battery. The Gingerbread-running Burst will be available in either black or red on January 22nd and can be yours for $50 with a two-year commitment. Considering Pantech's other offering for the same price, we can't say it will be a terribly difficult decision if you're looking for a budget phone on the lineup. We'll have our hands-on soon, so stay tuned.

Update: Check out the CES hands-on here

Gallery: Pantech Burst for AT&T


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]]> 1.2ghz4gattatt dev summitAttDevSummitbudgetburstcesces 2012Ces2012dual-coreltemobilepostcrosspantechpantech burstPantechBurstvideo Mon, 09 Jan 2012 14:00:00 -0500 21|20143451 <![CDATA[MetroPCS announces Samsung Galaxy Attain 4G, LG Connect 4G handsets]]> http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/metropcs-samsung-galaxy-attain-4g-lg-connect-4g/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/metropcs-samsung-galaxy-attain-4g-lg-connect-4g/ http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/metropcs-samsung-galaxy-attain-4g-lg-connect-4g/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments MetroPCS whipped out a pair of new smartphones at CES today, with the Samsung Galaxy Attain 4G and the LG Connect 4G. Powered by a 1GHz CPU, the Gingerbread-coated Galaxy Attain (pictured at left) features a 3.5-inch display, 1.3-megapixel front-facing shooter, and a three megapixel camera 'round back, along with an LED flash. The latest addition to Samsung's growing Galaxy family is also the latest 4G LTE-enabled to hit MetroPCS's roster, and it'll be available "for a limited time only" at $200 (on a $50 or $60 plan). As for the Connect 4G, it becomes MetroPCS' first dual-core offering, on the strength of its 1.2GHz processor. The device also features a four-inch display accompanied by a Corning Gorilla Glass screen protector, boasts a five megapixel rear-camera and supports 720p HD video recording. No word yet on pricing, but MetroPCS plans to bring the Connect 4G to market sometime next month. For more details, check out the full press releases after the break.

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]]> 1.2ghz1ghz3.5-inch4-inchandroidandroid 2.3Android2.3cesces 2012Ces2012displaydual coreDualCoregingerbreadlglg connect 4gLG MobileLgConnect4gLgMobilemetropcsmobilepostcrossmobilepostminioperating systemOperatingSystemOSprocessorsamsungsamsung galaxy attain 4gSamsungGalaxyAttain4g Mon, 09 Jan 2012 10:30:00 -0500 21|20143842 <![CDATA[Galaxy Nexus for Verizon LTE unboxing and speed test (video)]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/15/galaxy-nexus-for-verizon-lte-unboxing-and-speed-test-video/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/15/galaxy-nexus-for-verizon-lte-unboxing-and-speed-test-video/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/15/galaxy-nexus-for-verizon-lte-unboxing-and-speed-test-video/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments After weeks of waiting, rumoured launches and even a few accidental sales, the elusive Verizon Wireless Galaxy Nexus is finally here. We dropped by a New York City retail store to try out Google's first Ice Cream Sandwich smartphone in the flesh, before bringing one home for a proper unboxing and LTE performance test. As expected, the production version that we finally got our hands on today is virtually identical to the sample that popped up at the Samsung Experience earlier this month, but with one major exception: there's a Micro SIM installed, letting us try out core functionality, such as placing phone calls and accessing data without a WiFi network in range.

The Verizon Nexus arrived with Android 4.0.1 pre-installed, but prompted us to update to 4.0.2 just a few minutes after we added a Google account. It is noticeably thicker and heavier than its HSPA+ counterpart, but this thing is fast when it comes to transfer speeds -- not quite as speedy as we've seen with some LTE devices on AT&T's budding 4G network, but it's definitely in line with competing handsets from Verizon, and the MiFi we used for a comparison speed test. Our salesperson wasn't willing to let us leave without first confirming that the phone was in fact working, so he had the honor of first peeling back the phone's plastic cover. Ready to check it out? Roll up your sleeves and join us after the break for our unboxing and speed test.

Gallery: Samsung Galaxy Nexus for Verizon LTE unboxing


Gallery: Galaxy Nexus HSPA+ vs. LTE

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]]> 1.2GHzandroidAndroid 4.0android 4.0.1android 4.1Android Ice Cream Sandwichandroid icsAndroid4.0Android4.0.1Android4.1AndroidIceCreamSandwichAndroidIcsappappsBloatwareGalaxyGalaxy NexusGalaxyNexusgoogleGoogle AndroidGoogle Galaxy NexusGoogleAndroidGoogleGalaxyNexushands-onHD Super AMOLEDHdSuperAmoledhspa+Ice Cream SandwichIceCreamSandwichICSLTEmobilepostcrossNexusNFCOMAP 4460Omap4460Samsungsamsung galaxysamsung galaxy nexusSamsungGalaxySamsungGalaxyNexussuper amoledSuperAmoledti omapTI OMAP 4460TiOmapTiOmap4460unboxingVerizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessvideovzw Thu, 15 Dec 2011 14:17:00 -0500 21|20128894 <![CDATA[Samsung Galaxy Nexus for Verizon LTE hands-on (video)]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/03/samsung-galaxy-nexus-for-verizon-lte-hands-on-video/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/03/samsung-galaxy-nexus-for-verizon-lte-hands-on-video/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/03/samsung-galaxy-nexus-for-verizon-lte-hands-on-video/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments New Yorkers got a sneak peek at the Verizon LTE flavor of the Galaxy Nexus at the Samsung Experience in Columbus Circle today, and we dropped by to spend a few minutes with the Ice Cream Sandwich handset in the Manhattan showroom. Samsung had just four pre-production Nexus models on hand, which were running Android 4.0.1 -- not the final 4.1 version we're expecting to see shortly, with a baseband update in tow. None of the samples included SIM cards, so we were only able to test them using the built-in WiFi module. A security alarm sounded when we attempted to remove the back cover to install a SIM, though the battery was also superglued in place, further inhibiting our access.

We did take the unit for a speed test spin using our Verizon LTE MiFi, and achieved download speeds ranging from 5000-7000kbps and upload speeds of 300-2000kbps when connected to LTE over WiFi. These results don't represent what you'll see with the built-in module, but considering there was no way to get these running on the Verizon network, connectivity was limited to the MiFi and in-house WiFi. Still, this is your best shot at getting your hands on a device ahead of Verizon's official launch, so if you happen to be anywhere near NYC, head on down to the Samsung Experience to get your Nexus fix. Or hop past the break for our hands-on video.

Gallery: Samsung Galaxy Nexus for Verizon LTE hands-on

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]]> 1.2GHzandroidAndroid 4.0android 4.0.1android 4.1Android Ice Cream Sandwichandroid icsAndroid4.0Android4.0.1Android4.1AndroidIceCreamSandwichAndroidIcsappappsBloatwareGalaxygalaxy nexusGalaxyNexusgoogleGoogle Galaxy NexusGoogleGalaxyNexushands-onHD Super AMOLEDHdSuperAmoledhspa+Ice Cream SandwichIceCreamSandwichicsLTEmobilepostcrossNexusNFCOMAP 4460Omap4460reviewsamsungsamsung galaxysamsung galaxy nexusSamsungGalaxySamsungGalaxyNexussuper amoledSuperAmoledti omapTI OMAP 4460TiOmapTiOmap4460Verizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessvideo Sat, 03 Dec 2011 19:45:00 -0500 21|20120214 <![CDATA[Samsung's two-faced SCH-W999 Android plays the dual core, dual SIM game]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/03/samsungs-two-faced-sch-w999-android-plays-the-dual-core-dual-s/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/03/samsungs-two-faced-sch-w999-android-plays-the-dual-core-dual-s/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/03/samsungs-two-faced-sch-w999-android-plays-the-dual-core-dual-s/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Remember Samsung's second-gen dual-screen Android clamshell we spotted about a month ago? Well, here it is at last: announced in partnership with China Telecom, this SCH-W999 flip phone packs two 3.5-inch 480 x 800 Super AMOLED panels back to back, along with a 1.2GHz dual-core Qualcomm MSM8660, Android 2.3 with TouchWiz, HyperSkin back cover (as featured on the Galaxy Nexus for grip plus anti-smear), five megapixel camera, Bluetooth 3.0, WiFi and WAPI (China's not-so-successful take on WiFi, basically).

Like many phones on China Telecom, the W999 comes with dual SIM slots and dual-mode connectivity (GSM and CDMA2000, with the latter offering EV-DO 3G), but with the additional support for penta-band radio for globetrotters. Want to nab one? We're looking at a 2012 launch, though there's no word on prices just yet -- well, just so you know, the predecessor W899 starts from ¥8990 ($1,410), so good luck with your garage sale. We got you some pictures from the China launch event after the break, courtesy of Samsung Mobile.

Gallery: Samsung's two-faced SCH-W999 Android plays the dual core, dual SIM game

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]]> 1.2GHzandroidCDMACDMA2000cellphoneChinaChina TelecomChinaTelecomclamshelldual coredual modedual screenDualCoreDualModeDualScreenEV-DOEVDOflip phoneFlipPhoneHyperSkinmobile phoneMobilePhonemobilepostcrossMSM8660phoneSamsungSCH-W999smartphoneW999WAPI Sat, 03 Dec 2011 11:47:00 -0500 21|20120101 <![CDATA[Verizon purportedly readying new LTE tablets, Xyboard gets namedropped]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/02/verizon-purportedly-readying-new-lte-tablets-xyboard-gets-named/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/02/verizon-purportedly-readying-new-lte-tablets-xyboard-gets-named/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/02/verizon-purportedly-readying-new-lte-tablets-xyboard-gets-named/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments
Are there two Droid tablets on Verizon's horizon? It certainly seems like it, now that CNET has outed the Motorola Mobility Droid Xyboard. According to the news outlet, Verizon is gearing up to release two different versions of the 4G LTE-equipped tablet -- an eight-inch model and a ten-incher, both slated for launch later this month. Motorola declined to provide details on the devices, and Verizon stopped short of spilling the beans on pricing and availability, though it did provide the following statement: "As we've previously mentioned, we're planning to bring several new LTE devices to market including two tablets. We haven't made any official announcements in the U.S. but we look forward to sharing more details soon."

CNET, meanwhile, apparently managed to get its hands on the two slates (pictured above), reporting that both carry a 1.2GHz CPU, 1GB of RAM and a five-megapixel camera, along with a 1.3 megapixel front-facing shooter. They're also coated in Corning Gorilla Glass and CNET, in the absence of quantitative specs, reports that both are "thinner than a AAA battery and lighter than a paperback book." The stylus-equipped ten-inch version is reportedly geared toward the enterprise market, whereas its little brother is described as more media-friendly, presumably with the consumer market in mind. That's about all we know at this point, though be sure to check out CNET's coverage below for more images and insight.

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]]> 1.2 ghz1.2Ghz10 inch10Inch4g8 inch8InchandroidCNETcorning gorilla glassCorningGorillaGlassCPUdroiddroid tabletdroid xyboardDroidTabletDroidXyboarddual coreDualCoreltemotorolamotorola mobilitymotorola xyboardMotorolaMobilityMotorolaXyboardrumorslatestylustabletten inchTenInchverizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessxyboard Fri, 02 Dec 2011 03:54:00 -0500 21|20119236 <![CDATA[Motorola XT928 coming to China Telecom next month for 'demanding customers']]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/28/motorola-xt928-coming-to-china-telecom-next-month-for-demanding/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/28/motorola-xt928-coming-to-china-telecom-next-month-for-demanding/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/28/motorola-xt928-coming-to-china-telecom-next-month-for-demanding/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments
Motorola bestowed an early-week treat upon the Chinese market today, with the XT928 -- a nominal RAZR relative and ostensible addition to the Droid X line that we spotted earlier this month. Powered by a 1.2GHz dual-core processor, this Android 2.3 device boasts a 4.5-inch, 1280 x 720 HD display, supports 1080p HD playback and features a 13 megapixel rear-facing camera, along with a 1.3 megapixel shooter up front. The dual-mode, dual-standby handset is also coated in Corning Gorilla Glass to guard against nasty scratches and comes packed with 1GB of RAM. The XT928 will be available in China this December at an unspecified price, though there's no word yet on if or when it'll hit the US. For more details, head past the break for the full PR.

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]]> 1.2ghz1080p4.5 inch4.5Inchandroidandroid 2.3Android2.3chinachina telecomChinaTelecomcorning gorilla glassCorningGorillaGlassdroid xDroidXdual coredual modedual standbyDualCoreDualModeDualStandbymobilepostminiMotorolamotorola mobilitymotorola xt928MotorolaMobilityMotorolaXt928RAZRxt928 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 09:34:00 -0500 21|20115303 <![CDATA[Galaxy Nexus HSPA+ review]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/24/galaxy-nexus-hspa-review/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/24/galaxy-nexus-hspa-review/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/24/galaxy-nexus-hspa-review/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments
Each year, several dozen smartphones land on our collective desks. They come in different shapes and sizes, boast different features and sell at different price points. We take each of them for a spin and review most of them, but only a handful really stand out. This is especially true with Android handsets, where incremental updates appear to be the modus operandi. Every now and then a device comes along that we really look forward to getting our hands on. Google's line of Nexus smartphones falls into this category, setting the new standard for Android each year.

In early 2010, the Nexus One became the yardstick for all future Android handsets and, later that year, the launch vehicle for FroYo. A year ago, the Nexus S introduced us to Gingerbread on the popular Galaxy S platform. Now, a few weeks after being unveiled with much fanfare, we're finally able to sink our teeth into Ice Cream Sandwich with the Galaxy Nexus, arguably the latest addition to Samsung's critically acclaimed Galaxy S II family. So, does this highly anticipated device live up to our expectations? Is the Galaxy Nexus the smartphone to beat? Most importantly, is Ice Cream Sandwich ready to take Android to the next level? In a word, yes. Read on for our full review.

Gallery: Galaxy Nexus review

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]]> 1.2GHzandroidAndroid 4.0Android 4.0.1Android4.0Android4.0.1engadget awardsengadget awards 2011EngadgetAwardsEngadgetAwards2011Galaxygalaxy nexusGalaxy Nexus HSPA+GalaxyNexusGalaxyNexusHspa+googleGoogle Galaxy NexusGoogleGalaxyNexusHD Super AMOLEDHdSuperAmoledhspa+Ice Cream SandwichIceCreamSandwichICSmobilepostcrossNexusNFCOMAP 4460Omap4460reviewSamsungSamsung Galaxy NexusSamsung Galaxy Nexus HSPA+SamsungGalaxyNexusSamsungGalaxyNexusHspa+super amoledSuperAmoledti omapTI OMAP 4460TiOmapTiOmap4460unlockedvideoyakju Thu, 24 Nov 2011 12:40:00 -0500 21|20112365 <![CDATA[LG Optimus EX sneaks out of its box, reminds us it's still here]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/22/lg-optimus-ex-sneaks-out-of-its-box-reminds-us-its-still-here/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/22/lg-optimus-ex-sneaks-out-of-its-box-reminds-us-its-still-here/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/22/lg-optimus-ex-sneaks-out-of-its-box-reminds-us-its-still-here/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Remember the Optimus EX? Not to be confused with LG's LTE flavor of smartphone, this dual-cored Android has been spotted hanging around outside its cardboard enclosure. This slab was previously revealed a few months back, flashing (quite literally) a 700 nit display alongside a refreshed 1.2GHz Tegra 2 processor. Like these brief glimpses of the phone, pricing and release date info is light on detail, with no hint of the mobile TV-toting handset planning a visit over here. While LG's latest presumably ambles up to Korean phone stores very soon, we offer up another photo after the break to help satiate those Optimus affections that may otherwise go unrequited.

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]]> 1.2GHz700 nits700Nitsandroidandroid 2.3android gingerbreadAndroid2.3AndroidGingerbreaddual-coregoogleKoreaLGLG OptimusLG Optimus EXLgOptimusLgOptimusExmobilepostminiOptimusOptimus EXOptimusExtegra 2Tegra2 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 07:52:00 -0500 21|20111054 <![CDATA[Galaxy Nexus HSPA+ first impressions (video)]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/17/google-galaxy-nexus-hspa-first-impressions-video/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/17/google-galaxy-nexus-hspa-first-impressions-video/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/17/google-galaxy-nexus-hspa-first-impressions-video/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Wow... The Galaxy Nexus. It's finally here, in our eager little hands, and it's delicious -- just like Ice Cream Sandwich, in fact. Our review unit is the same unlocked HSPA+ version we briefly played with in Hong Kong and is running Android 4.0.1. We've only spent about a day with Google's newest superphone and we're already hard at work on a full review, but we wanted to share some raw, immediate, first impressions -- after the break.

Gallery: Galaxy Nexus First Impressions

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]]> 1.2GHz1080p1280x7201GB RAM1gbRam4.65-inch5 megapixel5MegapixelAndroid 4.0Android 4.0.1Android4.0Android4.0.1first impressionsFirstImpressionsGalaxyGalaxy NexusGalaxyNexusGoogleGoogle Galaxy NexusGoogleGalaxyNexusHD Super AMOLEDHdSuperAmoledHSPA+Ice Cream SandwichIceCreamSandwichICSimpressionsmobilepostcrossNexusNFCOMAP 4460Omap4460previewSamsungSamsung Galaxy NexusSamsungGalaxyNexusSuper AmoledSuperAmoledTI OMAPTI OMAP 4460TiOmapTiOmap4460unlockedvideo Thu, 17 Nov 2011 13:00:00 -0500 21|20108513 <![CDATA[HTC Vivid review]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/09/htc-vivid-review/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/09/htc-vivid-review/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/09/htc-vivid-review/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments
HTC's been around this block before -- the LTE one, that is. Back in March, the manufacturer was the first to hold Verizon's hand as it tested the 4G waters with the Thunderbolt. That launch may have been fumbled (see: hotspot cycling and 3G connectivity for starters) and the device plagued by battery issues, but as far as head starts go, Big Red got a big leap. Now the time has come for AT&T to play catch-up, shedding its reliance on an HSPA+ faux-G crutch and shifting over to LTE wireless speeds.

To do this, the carrier's enlisted HTC's veteran expertise, taking advantage of its 700MHz know-how and offering the manufacturer a redemption song of sorts. This round two redux takes the form of the Vivid: an all-black, metal-backed unassuming plastic slab that houses a dual-core 1.2GHz processor and 8 megapixel rear camera with dual LED flash under a 4.5-inch qHD display. Impressive as its specs may be, AT&T's not betting the entire farm on this phone and is trotting out the Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket alongside to shoulder the burden. But for a device once codenamed the Holiday, its battle for consumers' attention and disposable dollars could prove to be anything but leisurely. Will LTE history and its battery draining missteps repeat themselves? Can AT&T get a leg up on its first place competition with this $199 device? And is the allure of "true" 4G even worth your hard-earned dollars? Follow us after the break as we find out.

Gallery: HTC Vivid review

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]]> 1.2GHz1620mAh4.5 inch4.5-inch4.5Inch4G4G LTE4gLte8 megapixel8MegapixelAndroidAndroid 2.3.4android gingerbreadAndroid Gingerbread 2.3Android2.3.4AndroidGingerbreadAndroidGingerbread2.3ATTdual coreDualCoref2.2Gingerbread 2.3.4Gingerbread2.3.4HSPA plusHSPA+HspaPlusHTCHTC VividHtcVividLTEmobilepostcrossqHDQualcomm Snapdragon APQ8060QualcommSnapdragonApq8060reviewSenseSense 3.0Sense3.0snapdragon APQ8060SnapdragonApq8060TFT Super LCDTftSuperLcdvideoVivid Wed, 09 Nov 2011 10:00:00 -0500 21|20100908 <![CDATA[Toshiba's super-thin AT200 tablet running late, not out til next year]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/09/toshibas-super-thin-at200-tablet-running-late-not-out-til-next/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/09/toshibas-super-thin-at200-tablet-running-late-not-out-til-next/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/09/toshibas-super-thin-at200-tablet-running-late-not-out-til-next/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Now that the Asus Transformer Prime is pegged for a December release, Toshiba has become less coy about it's own 10.1-inch Android tablet, the AT200. A blogger posited a question on the company's official Facebook page and promptly got himself an answer: the 7.7mm thick, 1.2GHz dual-core slate will be commercially available from January 2012. Unless there's a different schedule for the US, then we have to say, boo, hiss, and other pantomime expressions. We were originally told it'd ship before Christmas. Let's hope there'll be a post-holiday bargain price tag to make up for it.

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]]> 1.2GHz10.1-inch7.7mmAndroidAT200AT700GoogleGoogle AndroidGoogleAndroidslateToshibaToshiba AT200ToshibaAt200 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 05:16:00 -0500 21|20102102 <![CDATA[Droid RAZR pre-orders go live on Verizon tomorrow, ships to Blur fans before November 10th (updated)]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/26/droid-razr-pre-orders-go-live-on-verizon-tomorrow-ships-to-blur/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/26/droid-razr-pre-orders-go-live-on-verizon-tomorrow-ships-to-blur/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/26/droid-razr-pre-orders-go-live-on-verizon-tomorrow-ships-to-blur/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Who said there's no such thing as a second chance? After resurrecting the RAZR brand just last week with Motorola's newly minted Droid member, Verizon's now gearing up for a pre-order deluge on the 27th. That's right, starting tomorrow morning at 8AM EST, Big Red's dual-core 4G LTE handset'll ship out to eager subs who plunk down the $299 on contract price before November 10th. If you're not the early bird type, you'll have to sit tight a wee bit longer as plans for an in-store launch have yet to be announced. Of course, you could always hold out for that eventual Galaxy Nexus to make its first place carrier debut, or even cross your toes for a Nokia Lumia 800 (one can hope, right?). Whatever your preference, this holiday season's sure turning out to be a cornucopia of high-end mobile options. Check out the official presser after the break.

Update: Droid Life got a hold of an internal Verizon screen that pegs the Droid RAZR's off contract price at $650. Still no word on an actual retail date for the device, but we're sure that's right around the corner.

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]]> 1.2GHz4.3 inch4.3Inch4G4G LTE4gLteAndroidAndroid 2.3Android GingerbreadAndroid2.3AndroidGingerbreadbreaking newsBreakingNewsDroidDroid RAZRDroidRazrGoogleIce Cream SandwichIceCreamSandwichLTEmobilepostcrossMotorolaMotorola SpyderMotorolaSpyderqHDqhd super amoledqhd super amoled displayQhdSuperAmoledQhdSuperAmoledDisplayRAZRSpyderVerizonverizon wirelessVerizonWireless Wed, 26 Oct 2011 11:40:00 -0400 21|20091007 <![CDATA[Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus WiFi hitting the US November 13th for $400, available in 16GB for now]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/21/samsung-galaxy-tab-7-0-plus-wifi-hitting-the-us-november-13th-fo/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/21/samsung-galaxy-tab-7-0-plus-wifi-hitting-the-us-november-13th-fo/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/21/samsung-galaxy-tab-7-0-plus-wifi-hitting-the-us-november-13th-fo/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments
Nearly a month after its initial announcement, Samsung's ready to deliver the Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus to the good ol' US of A just in time for the winter gift-giving season. The WiFi-only device, which packs a 1.2GHz dual-core CPU with 1GB of RAM, Android 3.2, 3MP camera with 720p HD video capture and a 7-inch LCD with 1024 x 600 resolution, will be begging for your credit card as of November 13th at Best Buy, Amazon and other retailers. Are you an early adopter? No prob -- you'll have the opportunity to pre-order yours at "select retailers" this coming Sunday, though no specific outlets were called out by name. The 16GB is the only version arriving so far, but Sammy told us to expect the 32GB flavor later this year or early 2012 (likely for $499, if yesterday's brief appearance on Amazon is any indicator). No word on partnerships with carriers yet, but we'll keep you posted on any updates. View the press release in all its glory below.

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]]> 1.2ghz16gb1gb ram1gbRam7-inchandroidandroid 3.2android honeycombAndroid3.2AndroidHoneycombdual-coregalaxy tabgalaxy tab 7.0 plusgalaxy tab plusGalaxyTabGalaxyTab7.0PlusGalaxyTabPlusgooglehoneycombsamsungsamsung galaxy tabsamsung galaxy tab 7.0 plusSamsungGalaxyTabSamsungGalaxyTab7.0Plustouchwizwifiwifi-only Fri, 21 Oct 2011 14:29:00 -0400 21|20087543 <![CDATA[Motorola Admiral to directly connect with Sprint on October 23rd for $100]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/20/motorola-admiral-to-directly-connect-with-sprint-on-october-23rd/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/20/motorola-admiral-to-directly-connect-with-sprint-on-october-23rd/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/20/motorola-admiral-to-directly-connect-with-sprint-on-october-23rd/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments We all knew it was coming, it was just a matter of time -- that, of course, is the Motorola Admiral that Sprint sure had a difficult time keeping a secret. But no matter now, as the fleet captain is ready to hook you up with the Now Network's CDMA-based Direct Connect service online starting October 23rd (November 13th for all sales channels) for $100 on a two-year commitment and after a $50 mail-in rebate. Summing up the specs: the Admiral features a 1.2GHz CPU, 5MP rear camera with 720p HD video capture, rugged 810G mil-spec design, 3G Mobile Hotspot for up to five devices at the same time, a 3.1-inch VGA display and Android 2.3. For a smartphone that you can kick the trash out of, that's not too shabby. Check out the full press release below.

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Having passed the FCC's critical eye, and hot on the heels of Samsung's now official love-in with Google, the Korean manufacturer's pint-sized tablet refresh is now up for pre-ordering. Priced at $399 for the 16GB model (or $499 for 32GB), Amazon remains tight-lipped on release date info, but is more than happy to tell us what we'll get for that wad of notes. That includes Android Honeycomb 3.2, and a dual-core 1.2GHz processor -- a substantial jump up from the single 1GHz processor we had with the original Galaxy Tab. If Samsung can promise a swift Ice Cream Sandwich upgrade, we could well be sold.

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]]> 1.2ghz1024 x 6001024X6003g7-inch802.11 abgn802.11Abgnamazonandroidandroid 3.2android 3.2 honeycombandroid tabletAndroid3.2Android3.2HoneycombAndroidTabletapt-Xapt-x codecApt-xCodecCPUdisplaydual-coregalaxy tabgalaxy tab 7.0 plusGalaxyTabGalaxyTab7.0Plushoneycomblaunchminipostpre-orderpreorderRAMresolutionsamsungSamsung Galaxy TabSamsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 PlusSamsungGalaxyTabSamsungGalaxyTab7.0PlusslatetabletTouchWiz Thu, 20 Oct 2011 08:41:00 -0400 21|20086025 <![CDATA[Motorola Droid RAZR hands-on (video)]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/18/motorola-droid-razr-hands-on/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/18/motorola-droid-razr-hands-on/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/18/motorola-droid-razr-hands-on/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments To everyone who rocked a Motorola RAZR in the '00s, it's time to get excited again. The line -- or at least the name -- has been reborn, and not without good reason. This is a thin device -- extremely thin. The Droid RAZR by Motorola is 7.1mm thin, in fact, and holding it up next to the iPhone 4 makes Apple's phone look downright beefy by comparison. At 127 grams, it's also incredibly light, a fact that's quite apparent the first time you hold thing -- we were honestly a bit surprised when it was first dropped in our hands. The company has clearly come a long way from the first generation Droid.

Of course, as noted, Motorola didn't skimp on the specs here. The RAZR's got a TI OMAP 4430 1.2GHz dual-core processor and 1GB RAM inside, and it does zip through apps with ease. The handset is rocking Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread -- or at least was during our hands-on. No word on Ice Cream Sandwich -- though we'll no doubt be hearing more about that OS at tonight's event. The 4.3 inch qHD Super AMOLED display is quite bright, and should do wonders on those Netflix HD videos.

Also of note is the phone's relative ruggedness, thanks to its Kevlar backing, diamond cut aluminum and Gorilla Glass, but in spite of these facts, it really doesn't feel or particularly look like a rugged device in your hands, just a big, surprisingly light handset. It's a slick, fast, thin phone, that certainly seems worthy of the RAZR name we've all know and love.

Gallery: Motorola Droid RAZR hands-on


Zach Honig contributed to this report.

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]]> 1.2GHz4.3 inch4.3Inch4G4G LTE4gLteAndroidAndroid 2.3Android GingerbreadAndroid2.3AndroidGingerbreadbreaking newsBreakingNewsDroidDroid RAZRDroidRazrGoogleLTEmobilepostcrossMotorolaMotorola SpyderMotorolaSpyderqHDqhd super amoledqhd super amoled displayQhdSuperAmoledQhdSuperAmoledDisplayRAZRSpyderVerizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessvideo Tue, 18 Oct 2011 13:14:00 -0400 21|20083884 <![CDATA[Motorola Droid RAZR unveiled: LTE, 4.3-inch qHD Super AMOLED display, available November for $299]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/18/motorola-droid-razr-unveiled/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/18/motorola-droid-razr-unveiled/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/18/motorola-droid-razr-unveiled/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments As far as secrets go, this one was not well kept. After a series of leaks that treated us to early images of the device, Motorola finally spilled the LTE beans with a teaser page reveal just yesterday. Now, we have official confirmation that the itsy bitsy 4G Spyder's on its Big Red way.

This newest addition to Verizon's Droid lineup boasts a Gorilla Glass coated, 4.3-inch qHD Super AMOLED display -- a first for any mobile handset -- atop a dual-core 1.2GHz TI OMAP4430 processor. Although the RAZR may look like a Kevlar-wrapped, slightly warped Droid X with its 7.1mm skinny silhouette and familiar topside hump, the insides tell a different tale. Joining the list of well-heeled specs, are an 8 megapixel rear camera capable of 1080p HD video, 1GB RAM, 16GB of onboard storage with 16GB additional on the microSD card and an 1,800mAh battery. Moto's also included Lapdock 100 and 500 Pro compatibility, converting this latest red-eyed beastie into a power user's best friend.

To help you squeeze the most productivity out of its 21st century RAZR, Moto's also thrown in what it's calling SmartActions software to manage your phone's battery life. These user-determined settings can be programmed to shut off Bluetooth when you return home or slow down the processor speed while you're on the phone -- whatever your energy needs, the company's intent you make the most of this handset. A new personal cloud feature comes bundled with the device, dubbed MotoCast. Video, photos, documents and music can be streamed from your laptop straight to the handheld. And for the IT departments of the world, the RAZR comes business ready with Citrix Receiver, Motorola Webtop and videoconferencing abilities.

Of course, there are a slew of accessories you can pair up with that new Droid: two lapdocks, wireless keyboard options, HD docks and Bluetooth headsets. You can snatch up all the extra goods and, of course, that aluminum-accented smartphone on October 27th when Verizon begins accepting pre-orders. As for that hard street date, the network's being coy with a global release slated for November.

Update: Motorola has also confirmed that the phone will be exclusive to Rogers in Canada, where it will simply be known as the Motorola RAZR. Still no word on an exact release date, but the phone is now available for pre-order at $150 on a three-year contract, and Motorola says it will launch "in time for the holidays." Unfortunately, Canadians will have to make do without LTE, as Rogers' version will only do HSPA up to 14.4Mbps.

Gallery: Droid RAZR by Motorola - liveblog


Gallery: Droid RAZR by Motorola - Press Photos

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]]> 1.2GHz4.3 inch4.3Inch4G4G LTE4gLteAndroidAndroid 2.3Android GingerbreadAndroid2.3AndroidGingerbreadbreaking newsDroidDroid RAZRDroidRazrGoogleIce Cream SandwichLTEmobilepostcrossMotorolaMotorola SpyderMotorolaSpyderqHDqhd super amoledqhd super amoled displayQhdSuperAmoledQhdSuperAmoledDisplayRAZRSpyderVerizonverizon wirelessVerizonWireless Tue, 18 Oct 2011 12:17:00 -0400 21|20083882 <![CDATA[Samsung Galaxy Nexus specs leak, headed to Verizon as an exclusive? (updated)]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/06/samsung-galaxy-nexus-specs-leak-headed-to-verizon-as-an-exclusi/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/06/samsung-galaxy-nexus-specs-leak-headed-to-verizon-as-an-exclusi/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/06/samsung-galaxy-nexus-specs-leak-headed-to-verizon-as-an-exclusi/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Ready for the latest scoop of Android Ice Cream Sandwich future? A report over on BGR details specs for the next pure Google phone we've come to know and love as the Nexus Prime. Quoting a "trusted source," the insider dish paints a familiar contoured picture of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy family member. The screen has been purportedly bumped to a 4.65-inch HD Super AMOLED display, and lurking just beneath its chassis should be a dual-core 1.2GHz TI OMAP 4460 processor. As for the rest, the supposed Verizon exclusive packs 1GB RAM, 32GB of storage, a 1,750mAh battery, 1.3 megapixel front-facing / 5 megapixel rear shooter capable of 1080p HD video, WiFi a/b/g/n, NFC and possible LTE / HSPA bands. So does this handset measure up to your (by now) impossibly high standards? We'll soon find out if any of this pre-release gossip holds its water when we're live at Unpacked next week.

Update: A new batch of rumored specs have surfaced over on GSM Arena, and these seem to be more in line with what we'd expect of a new Nexus. According to an anonymous Google employee, that 4.65-inch Super AMOLED HD display mentioned above is just about the only spec to make the final cut. The processor, however, is more likely to be a dual-core 1.5GHz Exynos (that's right) with an accompanying dual-core PowerVR SGX543MP2 graphics chip. That rear facing camera? Try 8 megapixels with a newly beefed up sensor. The handset should also ship with a girthy 2,050mAh battery fully capable of juicing this apparent LTE / CDMA / GSM Android monster.

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]]> 1.2GHz1.5GHz1080p HD1080pHd4.65 inch4.65Inch8 megapixel8Megapixelandroid ice creamAndroidIceCreamdual-coreExynosGalaxy NexusGalaxyNexusGoogleGoogle AndroidGoogleAndroidGSMHD Super AMOLEDHdSuperAmoledHSPAICSleakLTEmobilepostcrossNexusNexus PrimeNexusPrimeNFCrumorSamsungSamsung Galaxy Nexussamsung unpackedSamsungGalaxyNexusSamsungUnpackedspecsSuper AMOLED HDSuperAmoledHdTI OMAP 4460TiOmap4460Verizonverizon wirelessVerizonWireless Thu, 06 Oct 2011 16:00:00 -0400 21|20075381 <![CDATA[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II review]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/30/atandt-samsung-galaxy-s-ii-review/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/30/atandt-samsung-galaxy-s-ii-review/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/30/atandt-samsung-galaxy-s-ii-review/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments
Here comes the second episode of a thrilling three-part saga. Not content with simply selling ten million units of the GT-I9100 -- its flagship device -- in the course of the last five months, Samsung's ready to flood the good ol' US of A with a healthy dose of the Galaxy S II, and it has three carriers -- Sprint, AT&T and T-Mobile -- already signed up on the dotted line. The Epic 4G Touch has already made its way into stores (not to mention the hearts of customers), and Ma Bell's next in line to appease the masses.

This time, things are a smidge different. Whereas Sprint opted to enlarge the screen and add in a few other select design tweaks, it appears that AT&T wanted to keep its variant -- appropriately named the Galaxy S II -- as close to the international smash hit as possible, opting for the same display size, squared corners and battery (albeit, with a twist). As it turns out, the tweaks are much more subtle than they were on last year's Samsung Captivate, which arguably looked almost nothing like the original Galaxy S. So does AT&T's model fit in with its two close compadres? Was its design choice the right decision for this go-round? Follow us below to get the full scoop.

Gallery: AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II gallery

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]]> 1.2ghz1gb ram1gbRam4.3-inchamoledandroidandroid 2.3.4Android2.3.4attcomparisondual-coreexynosgalaxygalaxy s 2galaxy s iiGalaxyS2GalaxySIigingerbreadgooglei-9100mobilepostcrossnear field communicationsnear-field communicationNear-fieldCommunicationNearFieldCommunicationsnfcreviewsamsungsamsung galaxysamsung i9100SamsungGalaxySamsungI9100super amoled plusSuperAmoledPlustouchwiztouchwiz 4.0Touchwiz4.0video Fri, 30 Sep 2011 14:00:00 -0400 21|20070074