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The unveiling of Tizen left many mobile open-source aficionados wondering when the OS would reach its all-important 1.0 status. The answer is now: the coalition between Intel, Panasonic, Samsung and a raft of carriers has posted the first non-beta release in both source code and software development kit forms. The finished versions of either carry new features to reward developers for the wait: SDK users get a new browser-based simulator and a faster emulator, while those scouring the source code will find new point-of-interest and route searching features in location-aware apps as well as WiFi Direct and more HTML5 support. About the only wait left is for an actual Tizen phone to ship.

[Image credit: Realnorth]

Tizen 1.0 Larkspur arrives, fuels your open-source phone dreams originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 01 May 2012 20:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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eye3 hexicopter helps your DSLR take flight for $999 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Google, MIT bestow App Inventor to the unwashed masses originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 23 Jan 2012 21:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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For now ASUS' Transformer Prime is the lonely king of the quad-core tablet hill, but as we'd heard a few weeks back, it looks like it'll have company soon enough. Insider sources have reported to DigiTimes that you'll be able to snag a nifty Android tablet with a quad-core GPU for between $459 and $599 in 2012. Acer and Lenovo are apparently set to target Apple's iPad tablet as well as ASUS with NVIDIA's quad-core Tegra 3 GPU tablets running Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) in the first quarter of 2012. These sources also stated that since neither Acer nor Lenovo have a direct advantage over Apple or Amazon's tablet devices, they'd only be competing for about 10 to 15 percent of the total PC tablet market. And yes, there are mathematical formulas that prove that owning a reasonably priced tablet with a quad-core GPU does make you the coolest kid on the block.

Acer, Lenovo looking to release Tegra 3-equipped tablets in early 2012 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 29 Nov 2011 19:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>20124.0AcerAmazonAndroidAppleAsustekice cream sandwichIceCreamSandwichkal elkal-elKalElLenovoNvidiaPCQ1sourcetablettegrategra 3Tegra3Tue, 29 Nov 2011 19:28:00 EST<![CDATA[Samsung delivers kernel source for T-Mobile Galaxy S II, developers can now collect all three]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/17/samsung-delivers-kernel-source-for-t-mobile-galaxy-s-ii-develop/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/17/samsung-delivers-kernel-source-for-t-mobile-galaxy-s-ii-develop/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/17/samsung-delivers-kernel-source-for-t-mobile-galaxy-s-ii-develop/#comments Developers, start your engines. T-Mobile's version of the Samsung Galaxy S II was the slowest in the family to get the official kernel source. It's here now, though, arriving on Sammy's site a whole four days after the phone's release; this isn't an eternity by any means, but its counterparts had the source available no later than the actual launch date. No matter the reason, make your way to Samsung's official site to dive in and make some magic happen.

[Thanks, Aubrey]

Samsung delivers kernel source for T-Mobile Galaxy S II, developers can now collect all three originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 17 Oct 2011 19:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Official Android updates
  • The HTC EVO 3D is now ready for a maintenance fix called 2.08.651.2, which offers some nice improvements like allowing more Sprint bloatware to be uninstallable by the user, contact transfer via bluetooth, fixes for the lock screen occasionally freezing, and GPS enhancements. This update is available through a manual install. [via SprintFeed]
  • Speaking of the HTC EVO 3D, the bootloader unlock tool is now ready for your enjoyment on the company's fancy new dev site.
  • Android 2.3.4 is finally rolling out on T-Mobile's HTC Sensation 4G, and all users should receive the OTA update by the end of September at the latest. Aside from the standard 2.3.4 enhancements, Sensation 4G owners can also expect better battery life, additional software stability, extra touchscreen responsiveness, and improved "device reboots." Curiously, the refresh also promises better screen and photo resolution. All in all, this is the kind of firmware boost we love to see. (Thanks, Anonymous) [via TmoNews]
  • If you're using a Samsung Fascinate 3G on Telus, you'll be interested to know that you may now have Gingerbread bestowed upon your device. It'll involve a manual install using Samsung Kies, so go to the website to get all the instructions. [via MobileSyrup]
  • The five people enjoying their Motorola Flipside can finally be treated to Android 2.2. Yes, that's Froyo. Go here to get the update manually. [via AndroidCentral]
  • Some Motorola Droid X users complained about bugs after its bump up to Gingerbread, which should be resolved by installing version 4.5.602. It's a simple maintenance fix that throws in a couple additional enhancements at the same time. [via AndroidCentral]
  • HTC Droid Incredible is inching closer to getting upgraded to Android 2.3.4, according to the support page Verizon recently set up on its site. [via Droid-Life]
  • In time for today's launch, Samsung has released the source code for the Conquer 4G. Devs, head here to download it -- you'll know what to do after that. [via Android Police]
  • For everyone who chooses to get the Conquer 4G, it's supposedly set to receive a device security enhancement today as well, according to some leaked screenshots. [via SprintFeed]
Unofficial Android updates/custom ROMs/misc hackery
  • This was fast -- the same bug fix update for the Droid X that we mentioned above has already been rooted. Go to the via for the full details on how to get it. As always, diving into these types of processes are more advanced, and you should follow the instructions to the letter. [via Droid-Life]
  • The MIUI custom ROM is starting to gain a lot of momentum in the Android community, and if you're interested in checking it out on your device without going through the hassle of installing the full version (let alone rooting your phone or buying a MIUI-supported phone), an XDA developer has created a clone of the MIUI launcher and has made an APK available for your downloading pleasure. The via has a large screenshot gallery to check out. [via AddictiveTips]
  • We've seen a lot of leaked Gingerbread ROMs surface for the HTC Thunderbolt, but this time an "official" update has made its ways to the Android dev world. It's been told that this is not yet the final build, so it's bound to get even better with time. Still, the impatient users may want to get this as soon as possible. [via RootzWiki and AndroidCentral]
  • Another build of Gingerbread, EH06, has leaked for the Samsung Epic 4G. [via AndroidCentral]
  • The HTC EVO 4G update to Android 2.3 can now be rooted, courtesy of Revolutionary. [via AndroidCentral]

Refresh Roundup: week of August 15, 2011 originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 21 Aug 2011 15:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Samsung releases Droid Charge source code ahead of phone's launch originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 20 Apr 2011 21:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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ASUS releases Eee Pad Transformer source code, physical bits to come later originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 08 Apr 2011 07:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Android 3.0, Honeycomb, was designed from the ground up for devices with larger screen sizes and improves on Android favorites such as widgets, multi-tasking, browsing, notifications and customization. While we're excited to offer these new features to Android tablets, we have more work to do before we can deliver them to other device types including phones. Until then, we've decided not to release Honeycomb to open source. We're committed to providing Android as an open platform across many device types and will publish the source as soon as it's ready.
It's fairly clear that the company's motivation here is the same as it's been all along -- Google wants to restrict Android to the devices it was designed for. Though the company long insisted that earlier versions of Android were not for tablets, manufacturers quickly adapted the source code to slates anyhow, and we can imagine the company wasn't thrilled some of the middling results. At that time, Google's only weapon was to deny access to Gmail, Maps and Android Market, which it did liberally (with a few exceptions to the rule) but this time it sounds like it's simply withholding the "entirely for tablet" source code instead of sending cease-and-desist letters out. Another explanation, however, could just be that Honeycomb's not ready for primetime without some OEM help -- last we checked, smartphone support was a far cry from final, and even the finished Motorola Xoom still has a few software kinks to work out. Here's hoping a nice cold bowl of Ice Cream will smooth things over with the open source community before long.

Google keeping Honeycomb source code on ice, says it's not ready for other devices originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 24 Mar 2011 17:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>AndroidAndroid 3.0Android Open Source ProjectAndroid3.0AndroidOpenSourceProjectAOSPGoogleHoneycombopen sourceOpenSourcesourcesource codeSourceCodetablettabletsThu, 24 Mar 2011 17:56:00 EST<![CDATA[White iPhone 4 starts to get Best Buy, The Source shelf space]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/06/white-iphone-4-starts-to-get-best-buy-shelf-space/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/06/white-iphone-4-starts-to-get-best-buy-shelf-space/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/06/white-iphone-4-starts-to-get-best-buy-shelf-space/#comments This shelf tag was apparently spotted this weekend at a Best Buy in Houston, and it speaks for itself: white iPhone 4, AT&T, $599.99 off contract (the same price as the black). Of course, we all know this thing is coming within the next few weeks at this point -- there's just too much evidence pointing in that direction -- but the fact that we've got big box retailers printing and placing tags for it now suggests that it's coming sooner rather than later. Oh, and in case you're wondering, that QR code link is dead at the moment -- we've linked it below in case you want to give it a shot.

Update: Looks like The Source (Canada's version of Radio Shack) is also making room. See for yourself after the break. Thanks, Anonymous!

[Thanks, Joel P.]

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White iPhone 4 starts to get Best Buy, The Source shelf space originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 06 Feb 2011 21:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Symbian Foundation axing websites on December 17th, source repositories available 'upon request' originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 27 Nov 2010 13:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>axedcloseddevelopmentkillednokiaopen sourceOpenSourceoperating systemOperatingSystemOSshut downShutDownsourcesource codeSourceCodeSymbianSymbian FoundationSymbianFoundationSat, 27 Nov 2010 13:47:00 EST<![CDATA[CHIP-8 emulation comes to Half-Life 2, you can finally retire your Telmac 1800 (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/15/chip-8-emulation-comes-to-half-life-2-you-can-finally-retire-yo/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/15/chip-8-emulation-comes-to-half-life-2-you-can-finally-retire-yo/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/15/chip-8-emulation-comes-to-half-life-2-you-can-finally-retire-yo/#comments We've seen quite a few programming projects lately, from CPUs built in the world of Minecraft to a full-blown Game Boy emulator in JavaScript. And now? Wiremod forum member Techni has taken the CHIP-8 virtual machine and got it up 'n running in the Garry's Mod sandbox for the Source game engine. Sure, CHIP-8 has been around since the 70s, and since it's small and easy to program it has a following that persists to this day -- but that said, we never expected to see it running Space Invaders from inside a game of Half-Life 2, in all its 8-bit glory. That's what we call progress! Or at least a satisfying hack. See it in action for yourself after the break.

[Thanks, Jason]

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CHIP-8 emulation comes to Half-Life 2, you can finally retire your Telmac 1800 (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 15 Nov 2010 20:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>8-bitCHIP 8Chip8cooleumlatorgamegaminghackHalf Life 2HalfLife2modsourcesource engineSourceEnginesteamvideoMon, 15 Nov 2010 20:46:00 EST<![CDATA[Froyo code for HTC EVO 4G, Droid Incredible goes open source]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/13/froyo-code-for-htc-evo-4g-droid-incredible-goes-open-source/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/13/froyo-code-for-htc-evo-4g-droid-incredible-goes-open-source/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/13/froyo-code-for-htc-evo-4g-droid-incredible-goes-open-source/#comments You know the drill: if you're rolling custom firmwares for your Android-powered devices, you've got to release the GPL portions of those binaries for all of our prying eyes to see. It's a drill HTC is well-acquainted with at this point, and once again, they've come swooping in with a couple that should pique the particular interest of the North American hacking community: kernel source for the Android 2.2 releases for Verizon's Droid Incredible and Sprint's EVO 4G. Of course, finding a frickin' Droid Incredible is another matter altogether... but hey, at least when you do, you'll have the source for it. Half the battle, right?

Froyo code for HTC EVO 4G, Droid Incredible goes open source originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 13 Aug 2010 04:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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  • The Zeen is a capacitive tablet running a HP skin on top of Android 2.1 -- it won't get shifted to webOS, and it's not clear if it'll get upped to Froyo before launch given the development time required. It has capacitive touch buttons, a SD card slot, video support, and at least some prototypes have cameras with a special webcam app installed.
  • The goal is for the HP home screen and skin to be the only home screen available, but that hasn't been fully implemented yet.
  • E-reading is a major focus, and the Zeen has "significant" integration with the Barnes & Noble Nook bookstore and ecosystem. Makes sense, as the Nook itself is based on Android, and being able to print e-books from the Zeen would be a huge differentiator -- and a great way for HP to sell more ink.
  • The Zeen will come in two configurations: a $399 bundle with a new printer called Zeus and as a standalone unit for an unknown price. The Zeus has its own "basic" control setup, but when the Zeen is docked it provides a rich interface to the printing functions -- presumably a web-connected interface like the one HP's been moving towards with other printers.
  • Despite the CQ model number, the Zeen is a straight HP product, with a laser-etched logo on the back.
So that's what we know about this enigmatic product. It certainly adds up -- HP has long said one of the reasons it bought Palm was to use webOS as a consistent interface to other connected devices like printers, and it only makes sense that the company was working on executing that strategy with an OS like Android long before Jon Rubinstein and company joined the team. Besides, how better to sell more ink than by making it easy for consumers to hit Facebook and print pictures without having to use a computer at all? It's certainly interesting -- we're waiting patiently to see when and where the Zeen next appears.

The HP eStation Zeen, the Zeus printer, and everything we know about them originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 05 Aug 2010 17:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Chrome OS build internals confirm Acer, Dell, and HP hardware coming? originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 14 Jun 2010 21:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Steam for Mac beta reveals possible Linux compatibility in the pipeline, penguins rejoice originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 23 Apr 2010 14:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Eager gamers have no doubt already seen the teasers, but Valve has now finally confirmed that its Steam game distribution service and Source engine will at long last be headed to the Mac. According to Valve, the company's current line-up of games (including the Half-Life and Left 4 Dead series) will be available to Mac users in April, while Portal 2 will represent the company's first simultaneous release for PC and Mac later this year. Better still, Steamworks for Mac also boasts a new feature called "Steam Play," which will let you buy a game once and, for instance, start playing it on a PC at work and then pick up where you left off on your Mac at home (we'll give you a moment to let that sink in). Game publishers will have to enable that feature themselves, but Valve says it expects most to take advantage of it.

Valve confirms Steam for Mac, debuts in April originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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HTC pulls wraps off Droid Eris' kernel source originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 01 Feb 2010 22:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androiddroid erisDroidErisgplhtckernelkernel sourcekernel source codeKernelSourceKernelSourceCodemobilesourcesource codeSourceCodeMon, 01 Feb 2010 22:44:00 EST<![CDATA[HTC posts kernel source for Tattoo, Sprint Hero]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/22/htc-posts-kernel-source-for-tattoo-sprint-hero/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/22/htc-posts-kernel-source-for-tattoo-sprint-hero/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/22/htc-posts-kernel-source-for-tattoo-sprint-hero/#comments The terms of the GPL require that developers of Android handsets out the source code for their phones' platform kernels, something HTC, Samsung, and others have generally been good about (emphasis on "generally") -- and now HTC's gone ahead and pushed a couple more notables into the public domain. The Tattoo and the Sprint-branded version of the Hero are the latest to get their innermost software workings exposed; the Tattoo should be an interesting choice here because it's one of the lowest-end Android sets released to date, and the Sprint Hero's been taking some heat for a while now for its lack of code exposure. We're happy to see HTC stay in compliance, yes -- but really, we're even happier to know that it's now in the hands of people who intend to tear it apart and do cool stuff with it.

HTC posts kernel source for Tattoo, Sprint Hero originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 22 Jan 2010 14:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Google's Chrome OS just a week away from launch? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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NVIDIA Fermi GT300 GPU delayed until 2010? originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 10 Nov 2009 02:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We've been waiting for an inexpensive wireless USB-to-HDMI solution for what seems like forever now, and it sounds like we'll finally have some options soon: Source R&D has just announced that it's going to be shipping the Warpia Wireless USB Adapter set at the end of May for an estimated $129-$149. Just like the Atlona AT-HDAiR, the Warpia kit is just a rebranded OEM unit from Wisair, so most of the same caveats apply: max resolution is 1400 x 1050, range is about 30 feet, and HDMI and VGA are the only output options. Still, we can't really think of a better way to do some quick'n'dirty Hulu watching, so we'll be on the hunt for one of these soon -- keep an eye out.

P.S.- Yes, we hope image quality is better than this totally bunk press pic on the Warpia site.

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Source announces Warpia wireless USB-to-HDMI adapter originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 04 May 2009 17:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We've been waiting for an inexpensive wireless USB-to-HDMI solution for what seems like forever now, and it sounds like we'll finally have some options soon: Source R&D has just announced that it's going to be shipping the Warpia Wireless USB Adapter set at the end of May for an estimated $129-$149. Just like the Atlona AT-HDAiR, the Warpia kit is just a rebranded OEM unit from Wisair, so most of the same caveats apply: max resolution is 1400 x 1050, range is about 30 feet, and HDMI and VGA are the only output options. Still, we can't really think of a better way to do some quick'n'dirty Hulu watching, so we'll be on the hunt for one of these soon -- keep an eye out.

P.S.- Yes, we hope image quality is better than this totally bunk press pic on the Warpia site.

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Source announces Warpia wireless USB-to-HDMI adapter originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 04 May 2009 17:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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So far as we can tell, this is the first major product introduction from Sooloos since it was acquired by Meridian Audio Limited in December 2008. For those who've already plunked down for one of the company's music management devices, you'd be better off holding your ears and scrolling down with haste. For everyone else, you should know that Sooloos's Source, Twinstore and Ensemble units will now be available in a 2U rackmount enclosure for -- get this -- no additional cost. The mountable iterations will include internal fans for heat dispersion and a front-panel power switch, though functionally everything will remain the same. Pays to wait sometimes, huh? The full release (prices included) is after the break.

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Sooloos delivers RackMount media server models at no extra cost originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 26 Jan 2009 08:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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