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- Google's Cr-48 netbook now surfing on AT&T's GSM network (after a gentle hack)
- Brooklyn bus riders get real-time bus tracking via cellphone
- Nokia reportedly planning 'organizational changes,' mobile phones exec on the outs
- Archos 70c color e-reader now up for pre-order stateside
- iTunes gifting grifter cleaning out British bank accounts
- Alienware M11x starting at just $599, but not for long
- Schneider-Kreuznach says it's 'working intensively' Micro Four Thirds lenses
- Ask Engadget: best high-capacity USB thumb drive?
- Hong Kong gadget flea market: a blast from the past
- Ricoh CX5 reviewed: only marginally better than the CX4
- AT&T fires back with latest iPhone ad: simultaneous voice and web more important than you think (video)
- T-Mobile's upcoming HSPA+ WWAN offerings get leaked, comical codenames revealed
- iPhone 4 on Verizon: how, when, where, and whether to buy it
- Samsung Smart Touch Android remote app is now available for download
- Dell Streak 7 phone app discovered, so far is much ado about nothing (video)
- The Engadget Podcast, live at 5:15PM EST!
- Google shows off Fragments API for Android 3.0
- Nissan delivers 190 Leaf EVs to rental companies in Japan, pre-orderers still get none
- Hotmail announces disposable e-mail addresses, those with disposable personas rejoice
- Microsoft rolls out copy and paste update to Windows Phone 7 developers
| Google's Cr-48 netbook now surfing on AT&T's GSM network (after a gentle hack) Posted: 05 Feb 2011 09:58 AM PST  | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Brooklyn bus riders get real-time bus tracking via cellphone Posted: 05 Feb 2011 08:50 AM PST  New York's Metropolitan Transit Authority launched a pilot program a few months back that offered bus riders some real-time tracking information, but it's now expanded things with a whole new program on the B63 route in Brooklyn. That service is currently accessible via a mobile-friendly website or text message, and smartphone users can also scan simply snap a picture of a barcode (presumably a QR code) at a bus stop to immediately check in on the location of the next five buses that will arrive at the stop. What's more, unlike the previous program, this new system is based on an open source platform developed with the help of OpenPlans, and the MTA is actually encouraging developers to dig into the API and develop their own solutions -- which could certainly get interesting as the program is expanded across the city (the Staten Island bus line is next up). Head on past the break for the MTA's press release, and hit up the link below to try out the service right in your browser. MTA BusTime Offers Real-Time Bus Location Information for B63 Customers Information Available Online, by Text Message and on Your Smartphone; MTA BusTime Coming to Staten Island Next The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) today announced the arrival of MTA BusTime - the MTA's real-time bus information pilot - on New York City Transit's B63 bus route in Brooklyn. The program is the latest initiative to alert riders to the status of their commute in real time, with actual bus locations available on the web, by text message and on your Smartphone. If this pilot is successful, MTA BusTime will be expanded across the city, with every bus on Staten Island due to receive the new technology this year. "Today, the transit system is quickly catching up with our 21st century expectation that real-time information is available on the go for all New Yorkers," said MTA Chairman Jay H. Walder. "That means knowing if your bus is on time before you leave home, getting updates on delays while you're out and about, and unlocking opportunities for better service across our entire network. MTA BusTime is a big part of this new vision for bus service in New York." MTA BusTime will take the guesswork out of waiting for next bus ride through enhanced global positioning system devices, installed on 30 buses along the B63 route, that triangulate bus locations in real time. Accessible through cell phones and other electronic devices, all bus customers have to do is text us a code that will be prominently displayed at their bus stop. They will immediately receive a return text with the real-time locations of the next several buses. But if they've forgotten the cell phone at home, they won't have to worry. We're working with area merchants, who will soon be installing LCD signs that will display bus locations in real-time at the bus stop nearest the merchant's location. So, bus customers can pick up their newspapers while waiting for the arrival of the next bus. Electronically-savvy customers can also use their Smartphones to snap a picture of a two-dimensional barcode we've installed at every B63 stop. A barcode-reading app, available free of charge, can then interpret this information, and take you directly to our mobile website. The MTA BusTime website, www.MTA.info/bustime, is accessible from any computer with an Internet connection. The site presents map-based moving images representing the real-time location of every B63 bus in service. The same information will be available through Smartphones, on a simplified website we've designed specifically for mobile phone browsers. Unlike the Manhattan cross-town pilots on the M16 and M34 routes, the B63 system was developed by the MTA in collaboration with a non-profit civic group called OpenPlans utilizing non-proprietary, open standards and software for development and deployment allowing for increased flexibility and a cost reduction approaching 70 percent, compared to the vendor pilots. This means MTA BusTime can be expanded to more bus routes more quickly. "We are working hard to provide up-to-the minute travel information for both bus and subway customers," said NYC Transit President Thomas Prendergast. "There are few things as frustrating as having to guess when the next bus is going to show up at your stop. With MTA BusTime, next bus arrival times are right in your hand." "With a variety of ways of accessing MTA BusTime, customers will find it extremely convenient and useful. No more looking into the distance and guessing," said Darryl Irick, Acting VP for Department of Buses and Acting President for MTA Bus. "This project demonstrates that open, standard hardware and software can meet the needs of the biggest transit authorities and their riders at a fraction of the cost and in a fraction of the time required to deploy legacy solutions," said Nick Grossman, Director of Civic Works at OpenPlans. MTA BusTime is the most recent MTA customer communications innovation which provides riders with the information they need. Currently, customers at more than 140 subway stations are now benefitting from next train arrival information. That number is scheduled to swell to 200 stations by the end of the year. Subway customers can also sign up for email and text alerts letting them know about service interruptions both planned and unplanned. We have also introduced electronic signs alerting customers to the status of subway service before they pay their fares, giving them the opportunity to utilize an alternate route. Know before you go. Now, that's the way to travel. For complete information on MTA Bus Time, customers can pick up the smart-looking green and white brochure on the B63 buses, or log onto MTA website at www.MTA.info/bustime. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nokia reportedly planning 'organizational changes,' mobile phones exec on the outs Posted: 05 Feb 2011 07:44 AM PST  Looks like Capital Markets Day is shaping up to be quite the barnburner for Nokia. In the wake of news that Microsoft and Nokia may have some sort of tie-up in the works, Germany weekly Wirtschaftswoche is reporting that newly appointed CEO Stephen Elop will be bidding adieu to a number of high-ranking officials. Citing "company sources," the paper stated that Mary T. McDowell, a bigwig in the mobile phones unit, as well as Niklas Savander, the manager of the markets unit, could be on the outs. Moreover, Kai Oistamo (Chief Development Officer) and Tero Ojanpera, the manager responsible for services and mobile solutions, may also be enjoying their final weekends as Nokia employees. It's all part of a monumental strategy shift, and if it all pans out, it'll be Elop's first major move since taking over as CEO last September. Of course, Anssi Vanjoki more or less left on his own accord, and the company has essentially forged ahead with little to no change since. We're told that Nokia has hired headhunters to scout top people to fill said slots, but it's hard to say why Elop feels that new brains are needed. Here's hoping it's the start of something... competitive. Update: Having had a few minutes to digest this news, it's worth pointing out that neither Alberto Torres (exec leading MeeGo Computers) nor Jo Harlow (head of Symbian Smartphones) are rumored to be at risk. So if the report is true, then these organizational changes appear focused on, 1) rectifying Nokia's inability to quickly execute upon its corporate strategy and, 2) the recent walloping Nokia received in emerging markets like India where Nokia's S40 feature phones once ruled the land, but are increasingly under attack by aggressively priced cellphones from Chinese and Indian handset makers. [Thanks to everyone who sent this in] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Archos 70c color e-reader now up for pre-order stateside Posted: 05 Feb 2011 04:59 AM PST  | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| iTunes gifting grifter cleaning out British bank accounts Posted: 05 Feb 2011 02:43 AM PST  | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Alienware M11x starting at just $599, but not for long Posted: 05 Feb 2011 12:38 AM PST  [Thanks, Benson] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Schneider-Kreuznach says it's 'working intensively' Micro Four Thirds lenses Posted: 04 Feb 2011 09:00 PM PST  There's not a lot of firm details on this one just yet, but it looks like users of Micro Four Thirds cameras can now count on getting some new lens options from Schneider-Kreuznach sooner or later. The company, known for its high-end lenses and other optical products, has just announced that it's joined the Micro Four Thirds System Standard Group, and it says that it's now "working intensively on a corresponding series of lenses." Company CEO Dr. Josef Staub further added that the he believes the standard has "great potential," and that it "simplifies and improves the options for compact digital cameras and offers an excellent opportunity for the industry as a whole, as well as for us as a lens manufacturer." Head on past the break for the complete press release. SCHNEIDER KREUZNACH now a member of the "Micro Four Thirds System Standard Group" BAD KREUZNACH, 4 February 2011. Schneider-Kreuznach has joined the "Micro Four Thirds System Standard Group" – a consortium of companies with the objective of improving the possibilities and quality of compact digital cameras. Developed by Olympus and Panasonic, "Micro Four Thirds" is a standard for lens mounts that is tailored to digital system cameras. "This standard has great potential. It simplifies and improves the options for compact digital cameras and offers an excellent opportunity for the industry as a whole, as well as for us as a lens manufacturer. We are working intensively on a corresponding series of lenses," says Dr. Josef Staub, CEO of the Schneider Group. The standard defines the sensor size, the lens mount together with the communication protocol, the aspect ratio and the flange back distance, as well as the optical requirements for production and construction. The industry standard has been developed deliberately without taking into account conventional lenses, cameras or sensor sizes. In this way, compatibility problems with older components are avoided as is the need to compromise when designing new components. The forum standard policy means that any member company can make and distribute accessories for the system that meet the standard. It is therefore possible to combine components from different manufacturers. About the Schneider Group: The Schneider Group specializes in developing and producing high-performance photographic lenses, cinema projection lenses, as well as industrial optics and precision mechanics. The group comprises Jos. Schneider Optische Werke, founded in Bad Kreuznach in 1913, and its subsidiaries Pentacon (Dresden), Schneider Kreuznach Isco Division (Göttingen), Schneider-Optics (New York, Los Angeles), Schneider Bando (Seoul), Schneider Asia Pacific (Hong Kong) and Schneider Optical Technologies (Shenzhen). The company's main brand is "Schneider-Kreuznach". It has around 620 employees worldwide, with 330 based in its German headquarters. For years now the group has been a world market leader in the area of high-performance lenses. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ask Engadget: best high-capacity USB thumb drive? Posted: 04 Feb 2011 06:12 PM PST  Brevity. Jakob has it. Here's hoping you've got a favorite flash drive suggestion to toss down in comments. Go! | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Hong Kong gadget flea market: a blast from the past Posted: 04 Feb 2011 04:51 PM PST  The catch? Well, there was obviously no warranty for these old timers, plus the broken screens or the lack of compatible batteries for some meant that most were more suitable as collectibles. Regardless, we took a $6 gamble with a Sony Clié PEG-NR70 Palm PDA with docking station and boom! It works! Well, except for the battery that only lasts for an hour, but I'll figure something out. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ricoh CX5 reviewed: only marginally better than the CX4 Posted: 04 Feb 2011 03:48 PM PST  Well, isn't this just cute? If you'll recall, Ricoh's CX4 was found to only be "slightly superior" the CX3 that came before it (and the same with the CX2 / CX3 before that). Fast forward a few months, and it's the same song and dance all over again... but with different model numbers, of course. The fine folks over at Photography Blog recently put the similarly styled CX5 through its paces, and autofocus aside, it's essentially the same camera as the CX4. The lone standout feature on the new guy is the Hybrid AF feature, which most certainly improves autofocus times, but critics were quick to point out that the focus time on the CX4 was never really an issue to begin with. In fact, the following line just about sums it up: "The CX5 is virtually indistinguishable from the slightly older CX4 in terms of its design, image quality and feature set, with only the faster AF system to get truly excited about." Furthermore, the rest of the point-and-shoot world has evolved quite a bit during all of this time, making the CX5 an even less compelling option than the CX4 was during its own launch window. Feel free to hit the source link for the whole shebang, but don't expect to leave feeling any warmer about that impulse buy you just made. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Posted: 04 Feb 2011 02:49 PM PST We get it AT&T, your iPhone can do voice and data at the same time, and Verizon's can't. Big Red's Test Man proved that calls aren't always doomed to drop on the iPhone, but AT&T's firing right back and saying how you could be doomed in certain social situations, like forgetting to make a dinner reservation on your anniversary. Props for creativity here, but now that both sides have fired a shot across the other's bow, can't we all just get along? Yeah, probably not. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| T-Mobile's upcoming HSPA+ WWAN offerings get leaked, comical codenames revealed Posted: 04 Feb 2011 02:26 PM PST  | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| iPhone 4 on Verizon: how, when, where, and whether to buy it Posted: 04 Feb 2011 01:20 PM PST  The basicsWith the amount of buzz this device has endured, you might think that it's the obvious choice over its AT&T counterpart. Well, that's not exactly true: turns out there are compelling reasons to buy both versions -- or an entirely different device altogether. Your circumstances will vary, of course; something as simple as wireless coverage in your neighborhood might be the ultimate deciding factor, for example, but in this guide we're hoping to break down some of the key reasons why you might be leaning Red or Blue in this smartphone election cycle. As you might expect, the iPhone 4 on Verizon is very similar to the iPhone 4 that's already been deployed around the world since last June: same overall design, same gorgeous display, same fast processor, same memory, same storage capacity options, and same color choices (which, for the moment, is still just black). There are a few key exceptions, however. The biggest change is that the Verizon model uses a CDMA cellular radio in place of the existing handset's GSM radio, which means you can use it on Verizon's nationwide 3G network along with a few slivers of legacy 2G coverage here and there. Verizon's 2G network isn't great -- calls you receive will go straight to voicemail while you're using data services, for example, and it's very slow for a device like the iPhone that thrives on high-bandwidth connections -- but the good news is that you should very rarely encounter it. The carrier frequently touts the overwhelming size of its 3G footprint, and the claims are pretty legitimate:  In this map, only the pink and dark gray areas are 2G, while the bright red areas are 3G. If you live in a rural area or you do a lot of highway travel, that means that you're far more likely to stay in high-speed coverage than you would on AT&T, whose coverage map looks like this in the continental 48 states:  In this case, the dark blue areas are 3G; every other blue area is either EDGE or GPRS, which you can think of as "slow data" and "really slow data," respectively. As you can see, AT&T's got a considerably smaller 3G footprint than its red rival -- something Verizon has been quick and frequent to attack over the past couple years -- but it's not quite that cut and dried. Let's take a closer look. GSM versus CDMA: does it really matter?Thought the iOS-versus-Android battle was entrenched? Well, the GSM-versus-CDMA battle goes back nearly twenty years, and we have no chance of bringing it to a peaceful conclusion here. Don't worry, we're not going to try! Using very broad strokes, we can say that 3G GSM is more technologically advanced than 3G CDMA. On the 2G side, 2G CDMA has some key technical advantages for carriers over 2G GSM, but the consumer experience is basically neck-and-neck (check out our wireless primer for a little more detail on this stuff). Of course, the level of technological sophistication built in to the network doesn't necessarily translate to the kind of experience you'll have with your iPhone, so let's talk specifics. As we pointed out in our review of the Verizon iPhone, the carrier's 3G data is consistently slower than AT&T's, so in a way, you're trading some speed for ubiquity. If all's well, you'll still regularly see download rates of 1Mbps or more, but AT&T's HSPA network can consistently deliver real-world speeds of over 3Mbps in some places. GSM also has an advantage in its acceptance as a global standard, which makes life a little easier if you do a lot of international travel. For its part, Verizon points out that roaming CDMA service is available in over 40 countries and territories:
But that number pales in comparison to GSM, which is available in some capacity in nearly every country on the face of the planet. Notably, Europe is completely missing from the CDMA list (it was the European Union that had originally pushed for GSM's creation as a harmonized standard), so frequent visitors to the UK, France, Germany, or anywhere else in the Old World are probably going to want to avoid the Verizon iPhone altogether right now. We wouldn't be surprised if the next iPhone to land on Verizon did have GSM capability for world travelers -- many of the carrier's other handsets do this, like the Droid Pro and Droid 2 Global -- but for now, no dice. For what it's worth, Verizon does offer a GSM handset rental program so that you can pick up a different phone that'll work pretty much anywhere overseas and have the roaming charges go to your regular bill. Unless you're only traveling once in a blue moon, though, it's not a great solution -- after all, you've got to give up the use of your regular phone (and with it, all of your apps and contacts) and still deal with the exorbitant roaming charges that domestic carriers levy when you're in strange foreign lands. It's kind of a lose-lose scenario. AT&T, on the other hand, offers voice roaming with your iPhone in more than 220 countries out of the box (data, too, in over 195), and you also have the option of unlocking your phone -- if you don't mind getting your hands a little dirty -- which allows you to use a prepaid SIM from one of your destination's local carriers and save big money on roaming costs. You won't be swapping SIMs on the Verizon model, since there's no SIM slot in the first place. There's also an issue of reliability to consider. In our testing, we encountered significantly fewer dropped calls with the Verizon model than with AT&T's, where call connection issues have plagued the iPhone 4 and its predecessors for some time. AT&T consistently defends its dropped call rates with its own statistics and those of third-party firms that suggest it's doing no worse than any other carrier in most areas of the country, but we've got piles of circumstantial evidence with our own iPhones in New York and Chicago that suggest otherwise -- and the problem appears to be worse on the iPhone than on other AT&T devices. If you spend very little time actually calling people on your phone (and many modern smartphone users don't), it shouldn't influence your decision one way or another since you've got plenty of other factors to consider that are probably more important in your situation. Texting works perfectly fine on both networks, after all, and dropped connections aren't as big of a deal with data; web browsing, for example, doesn't require an always-on connection. And evidence suggests that dropped calls are less of a problem in uncongested rural and suburban areas, so this might be more of a deciding factor for you if you're in a city. One of the hottest topics in this arena that AT&T's been using to differentiate itself is the ability to use voice and data services simultaneously on its 3G GSM network (technically, there's a new standard for CDMA networks that allows the same functionality and you'll start to see it on some devices this year, but the Verizon iPhone doesn't support it). The practical value in this is obviously questionable; very rarely do most people need to be browsing the web or working on email while they're on a call, though when you are and you do, the pain point suddenly becomes very real and very annoying. Frequent Bluetooth headset and car kit users are certain to run into this more than anyone. The good news is that Verizon's model will still let you use voice and data simultaneously when you're connected to a WiFi network, so that's something. Interestingly, neither the Verizon iPhone nor the AT&T iPhone support their carriers' latest, greatest, and fastest networks. Verizon is in the midst of deploying LTE, while AT&T is deploying HSPA+ currently and LTE later this year; all three networks are described by their respective carriers as "4G" and can deliver speeds of well over 10Mbps in all cases. The existing AT&T iPhone is limited to 7.2Mbps HSPA, though as we noted above, you'll see real-world speeds well below that -- 3Mbps or so if you're in a good area. Verizon, meanwhile, uses a technology called EV-DO Rev. A that can theoretically hit around 3Mbps but hovers around the 1Mbps range in practice. Both carriers will be offering smartphones that support these new, faster networks throughout 2011 -- so if speed is priority one, the iPhone 4 isn't a great choice for you, regardless of carrier. Hardware and software As we alluded to before, the Verizon model lacks a SIM slot because US CDMA networks don't use SIMs. The most notable hardware difference, though, is a very slight repositioning of the mute and volume controls (pictured above) that will render most bumpers and cases designed for the AT&T iPhone 4 unusable. If you're just getting into an iPhone for the first time, that doesn't matter since you presumably don't own any accessories -- but if you're considering switching from an AT&T model, bear in mind that you'll probably have to shell out a few additional dollars for a replacement case (unless you like to live dangerously and go case-free). The glass front and back carry over from the AT&T model unchanged, so bear in mind that a sharp drop has just as much chance of shattering something. The good news is that Apple has recently updated its bumpers to be universally compatible, so we shouldn't run into this nonsense in the future; third party cases, though, will be on a case-by-case basis (pun intended). On the software side, Apple is really driving home the fact that the user experience is identical, regardless of what network you choose. For you -- the customer -- that's a good thing, because it means you can pretty much take the phone itself out of the equation and make your decision purely on which carrier works better for you.
PricingPricing is one of those things that's often best communicated with a chart, so let's have a look:
If you need unlimited data, your one and only option is Verizon -- and you probably want to act fast, because the company has indicated that it won't be sticking around forever. If your net payout over the life of the phone is your top concern, though, AT&T becomes a little more compelling simply because they're continuing to offer a "lite" data tier of $15 a month for 250MB -- a tier Verizon just abandoned to push the $30 option instead. Over the course of two years, it all adds up to a difference of over $300 between AT&T's cheapest and Verizon's cheapest options. AT&T's lack of an unlimited data option is a little less painful than you might think because the carrier includes access to its fairly expansive network of WiFi hotspots at no additional charge, though 3G data is obviously more ubiquitous than WiFi could ever be -- and Starbucks' hotspots are free now, anyway. Also, bear in mind that Verizon has just announced that it's reserving to throttle the speed of data services for its heaviest users, so "unlimited" might quickly turn into "technically unlimited, but painful to use" in the event that the iPhone (in cahoots with its Android-powered cousins) conspires to soak Verizon's bandwidth dry. So let's summarize. If you... ...do a lot of international travel: AT&T ...make a lot of voice calls: Verizon ...do a lot of interstate travel: Verizon ...live in a rural area: Verizon ...want the fastest data available on an iPhone today: AT&T ...use a ton of data: Verizon Of course -- and seriously, we can't emphasize this enough -- your mileage can and will vary from the norm. Before purchasing either iPhone, you should be familiar with how well AT&T and Verizon work in your home and office. Verizon offers a 14 day return policy with a $35 restocking fee if you want to give it a test drive, while AT&T offers 30 days with a 10 percent restocking fee. See Verizon's full return policy here, and AT&T's here. Smart alternatives for every carrierHey, look, the iPhone is one of the greatest all-around smartphones ever made, regardless of carrier. But maybe it's just not for you. Maybe you've decided you need something that'll work internationally, and an AT&T iPhone isn't up you alley. Maybe you're worried -- despite its assurances -- that Verizon won't be able to deal with the influx of new iPhone subscribers on its network, data speeds will grind to a halt, and they'll start suffering AT&T-style dropped call woes. Maybe you just want something with 4G compatibility. We understand! Let's have a look at a few of the best iPhone alternatives that are out there today (or will be coming shortly). AT&T Motorola's Atrix 4G is, for lack of a better phrase, the most powerful smartphone ever announced (we suspect that title is going to change hands many, many times over the course of 2011, but for now, it belongs to this bad boy). Amazingly, it's not the 1GHz dual-core Tegra 2 processor, the 1GB of DDR2 RAM, or the WVGA-beating 960 x 540 display that put it up top, though: it's the optional HD and Laptop Docks that transform the phone into a serviceable smartbook with its own Linux distribution and access to a full implementation of Firefox and all of your Android apps on the same desktop. Launches March 6th for $200 on contract. Sprint T-Mobile Verizon How, where, and when to buy Best Buy: February 10th; first-come, first-serve. We hear that some locations will open at 7AM, but call your local store for details. Apple Store website: February 9th. Apple Store retail locations: February 10th at 7AM local time. Line up early! Additionally, you can reserve a phone for in-store pickup on the 10th starting on the 9th on Apple's website. Verizon website: February 9th at 3:01AM ET. Verizon stores: February 10th at 7AM local time. And if you've purchased a Verizon device recently, not all hope is lost -- the company is running a limited-time offer that allows you to trade in your device after your iPhone 4 purchase by filling out a form and sending it in; if you bought the hardware between November 26th and January 10th, you can get $75 for your dumbphone or $200 for your smartphone. Get the details on the offer here. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Samsung Smart Touch Android remote app is now available for download Posted: 04 Feb 2011 12:57 PM PST 
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| Dell Streak 7 phone app discovered, so far is much ado about nothing (video) Posted: 04 Feb 2011 12:09 PM PST  | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The Engadget Podcast, live at 5:15PM EST! Posted: 04 Feb 2011 11:53 AM PST  P.S. And don't forget that Ustream has Android and iPhone clients as well, if you're out and about and you can't join in on the Flash-based fun below. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Google shows off Fragments API for Android 3.0 Posted: 04 Feb 2011 11:34 AM PST  | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nissan delivers 190 Leaf EVs to rental companies in Japan, pre-orderers still get none Posted: 04 Feb 2011 11:07 AM PST  | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Hotmail announces disposable e-mail addresses, those with disposable personas rejoice Posted: 04 Feb 2011 10:45 AM PST  | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Microsoft rolls out copy and paste update to Windows Phone 7 developers Posted: 04 Feb 2011 10:21 AM PST  There's still no word on a public release, but Microsoft has now finally at least given Windows Phone 7 developers the long-awaited gift of copy and paste. That word comes straight from Microsoft's director of developer relations, Bandon Watson, who confirmed today's release on the PPCGeeks podcast last night, and also announced that the Windows Phone Developer Tools software was about to cross one million download mark. In addition to copy and paste, the new update also includes a number of performance improvements that promise to speed up application launch times -- here's hoping the release is also a sign that Microsoft is about to speed up the roll out to Windows Phone 7 users. |
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