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- IRL: Mailplane, Verizon Wireless iPad and the Samsung Galaxy S running CM9
- Car accident stops 80eDays Tesla Roadster from completing world tour
- Inhabitat's Week in Green: go-kart made of Lego bricks, TOTO toilet bike and the launch of 'Willow Glass'
- Withings revamps its WiFi bathroom scales, orders you to stop slouching
- VidaBox unveils vPlayer and vStreamer Media Extenders with slicker looks, green credentials
- OLPC delivers big OS update with text-to-speech, DisplayLink and WebKit
- Evernote update makes use of Jelly Bean's rich notifications
- Ask Engadget: is iPod Touch and Wireless Printer-based credit card processing possible?
- Next Apple earbuds potentially sighted in Vietnam, may fix an iconic design (video)
- Mobile Miscellany: week of August 27th, 2012
- Wolfram Alpha lets you stalk yourself on Facebook, reminds you how noisy you are
- NASA awards $100,000 grant for sideways supersonic plane concept, sonic boom not included
- Alt-week 9.1.12: growing bones, repairing voices, and a pair of satellites
- Mozilla pulls Firefox Home from the iOS App Store, posts source code to GitHub
- LG's LS860 'Cayenne' visits the FCC, flaunts Sprint LTE bands
| IRL: Mailplane, Verizon Wireless iPad and the Samsung Galaxy S running CM9 Posted: 02 Sep 2012 11:00 AM PDT Welcome to IRL, an ongoing feature where we talk about the gadgets, apps and toys we're using in real life and take a second look at products that already got the formal review treatment.  Do we like the stuff we bought? You betcha we like the stuff we bought. This week, Darren tells of giving Mailplane another shot three months after deciding it was crap. Steve loves his aging Galaxy S all the more now that he's upgraded it to CM9. As for Edgar, he thinks his new VZW iPad is okay. Mailplane I adore this build's menu bar addition, which gives you a handy unread count right alongside your Evernote, Fantastical and Google Drive menu bar icons. Moreover, that number can be switched to show unread emails in Inbox, Priority Inbox, etc. Nifty. It also supports Growl notifications, even the older v1.2 edition that's a) free and b) not written to eat up as many system resources as newer editions seemingly are. The top pane, which is also customizable, is a huge boon. No longer will you have to reach for most of Gmail's buttons; just use the icons that you customize along the top. I found myself longing for a "Send & Archive" button as well as a button that Moves to a specific label, but hopefully those features will be coming soon. Put simply, this is an absolutely beautiful standalone email app for hardcore Gmail users. For users of other email services, feel free to ignore. For $24.99, though, I do expect some changes. For one, you should be able to customize what happens when you click a Growl notification of a new message; as it stands, it opens a new window and tries to log you in again. I just want it to open the message in the main window, or at least have the option. If you aren't sure if it's for you, hit the app's website and download a free edition before paying. I've found it worthwhile, but I use Gmail more than any human ever should. -- Darren Murph New iPad with Verizon Wireless LTE Naturally, what drove me to leave my iPad 2 behind and dive in to Apple's newest pad on the block was that long-rumored Retina display, which, to be honest, made all other onboard features seem like -- for lack of a better analogy -- icing on the cake. Still, that gorgeous 2048 x 1536 screen wasn't the only thing I was looking forward to, with those glorifying Verizon LTE speeds also accounting for a big part of my decision -- a first for me, since I went the WiFi-only route with the second-generation iPad. So, some five months after its dazzling unveiling, is there anything I would change about "the new" iPad? Not really. I use it on a daily basis to catch up on the worldwide happenings for the day via Flipboard, occasionally pretend I'm a good driver on Real Racing 2 HD and read through people's musings on Twitter. And the iPad handles all of that smoothly -- making the perfect companion to my Jelly Bean-coated Galaxy Nexus. And when it's not doing any of those things, well, let's just say it's the best Big Red hotspot I've ever used. -- Edgar Alvarez Samsung Galaxy S running CM9 Before upgrading, I fully backed up the device to avoid the loss of irreplaceable media and keep my device from ending up a brick. With that done, I downloaded the mod, following the multi-step installation procedure and praying that my screen wouldn't display any sinister messages. After a hitch where the phone went into a continuous reboot loop (aaugh!), I was relieved to finally see CM9's creepy mascot, Cid, and his vortex animation -- indicating a successful install. Though the tedious and risky procedure would likely discourage must casual users, I'm here to tell you that the payoff was huge. With Samsung's comments about an "unsatisfactory user experience" with Android 4.0, I feared it would overwhelm my poor old phone and its single-core ARM Cortex-A8 processor. But compared to my previous TouchWiz 2.3.6 Froyo version, the CM9 Ice Cream Sandwich flavor looks better, runs shockingly faster and brings a much better app experience. It feels like a new phone, and now I'm actually using it again instead of scanning carrier sites for a good deal on a newer model. All the functions work without any issues, even the dreadful GPS, and there's little to no lag when using it. And did I mention it looks better? The only drawback I've noticed is a drop in sound quality for music and videos, but otherwise the CyanogenMod group deserves all the kudos I can muster. It seems that this old 4-inch phone has enough zip to easily run Android 4.0 without Samsung's TouchWiz skin (crust?), showing another reason why many critics are cold to it. On top of that, Google's OS has surpassed any manufacturer shells in terms of speed, looks and usability, to my eye. At least, the existence of TouchWiz and other skins gives modders like Cyanogen a trade to ply -- but it leaves average users oblivious to the phone they could really have. -- Steve Dent |
| Car accident stops 80eDays Tesla Roadster from completing world tour Posted: 02 Sep 2012 08:58 AM PDT A unfortunate traffic accident brought Rafael de Mestre's electric trek across the globe to an abrupt halt today, stopping his Tesla Roadster a scant kilometer from the finish line. "Game over," the world traveler wrote on Facebook and Twitter, posting a picture of the damaged vehicle and assuring readers that he survived the ordeal. Since then, he's only offered a small update, lamenting the loss of his faithful electric carriage and sharing a short video of the accident's aftermath. Lend the dejected driver some moral support (or just engage in digital rubbernecking) at the source links below. |
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| Withings revamps its WiFi bathroom scales, orders you to stop slouching Posted: 02 Sep 2012 04:32 AM PDT Withings has introduced a new set of wireless bathroom scales to spare us sedentary geeks the effort of recording our weekly weigh-ins. The updated set includes Position Control technology, which we assume means it tells you to stand up straight and suck your belly in while it's sending your details to the internet. All you need is a smartphone or tablet that can use its new Health Companion App. which came out earlier this month. It arrives in Europe at the end of September, and equipping yourself for a war on weight will cost you €120. The Next Generation of Withings Internet-Connected Scales: Monitoring your weight has never been so fun and easy! At IFA 2012, Withings is ushering in its next generation of Internet-connected bathroom scales with the Wireless Scale WS-30. This scale combines Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity to offer a seamless, PC-free experience, from install stage to everyday use. This gem of simplicity features the latest Withings technology to provide people with an ultra-intuitive experience. The scale instantly recognizes individual users and gives them access to exclusive Withings services in order to take control of their weight anywhere, anytime, using the new Withings Health Companion app. With its enhanced connectivity, including Bluetooth and WiFi, the new Withings Wireless Scale adapts to your lifestyle and connects automatically, whether you keep it at home or take it with you on holiday – you don't even require a PC to set up the scale, just a smartphone or tablet with Bluetooth. Cédric Hutchings, Co-Founder of Withings says: "With Wireless Scale, we have simplified even further the way people automatically assess how fit they are. Now anyone can enjoy the benefits of self-measurement in a really simple way without worrying about connectivity." This new smart bathroom scale, set at an affordable price point, is designed to popularize access to connected well-being. It features Withings Position Control™ technology, which offers visual feedback for users to properly position themselves for high-accuracy weighing. The scale provides an easy and secure access to weight and BMI data through the new free Withings Health Companion app, which comes rich with features such as goal setting and coaching services. Weight graphs are generated automatically and accessible whenever people need them, enabling all users to easily control the evolution of their body mass, to stay motivated and ensure they stay in shape. Simple to use, all you need to do is step on it and the measurements are automatically recorded and made available in your personal account as graphs and tables. This scale is suitable for the whole family and can keep track of up to eight different profiles. You can keep your data private or share it seamlessly with a doctor or a sports coach for example. In addition to the exclusive Withings services, users can take advantage of 60+ partner apps and services compatible with Withings products. Wireless Scale WS-30 will be available in late September 2012 in Europe from www.withings.com. Recommended retail price : €119.95. |
| VidaBox unveils vPlayer and vStreamer Media Extenders with slicker looks, green credentials Posted: 02 Sep 2012 02:18 AM PDT Most VidaBox Media Extenders have borne a closer similarity to mini PCs than to the kind of equipment you'd stack on top of a home theater receiver. That's already been changing, but the company's new vPlayer and vStreamer are virtually invisible in the living room by comparison. Either has a newly streamlined, stackable design that feels entirely at home in the den and keeps the noisy buzzes and whines to a minimum through a new cooling system. Although VidaBox is wonderfully vague about specs -- both hubs tout a "dual core processor," for example -- its units have been modernized enough to use a thrifty 35W of typical power. The boxes lack dedicated media storage space and curiously have to be factory upgraded to get HDMI 1.4 instead of 1.3, but they'll output 7.1-channel audio and 1080p video while integrating with most common home automation systems over RS-232. We haven't been quoted prices to simplify any buying decisions; we expect the gap to be small between the two offerings, since the vPlayer and vStreamer are identical on the inside except for the vPlayer's Blu-ray drive. Dealers will have a better answer for you when VidaBox starts shipping the extender duo on September 4th. VidaBox vPlayer™ & vStreamer™ Media Extenders Sport Redesigned Look and Premium Features New Extenders Stream Stored Blu-ray, DVD, & Music Content from any VidaBox Server, Media Center, or Media NAS, and Provide True 1080p playback with 7.1 Surround Sound. Systems Include Future Upgrade Path for HDMI 1.4 and 3D Blu-ray support. Garden City Park, NY - August 31, 2012 - VidaBox announced the official launch of their latest Media Extenders, dubbed vPlayer and vStreamer. The vStreamer has no optical drive, can stream stored Blu-ray, DVD, and music from VidaBox servers and access online streaming content, all through a single CAT5e/6 cable over Ethernet. The vPlayer has the same features, but adds a slot-loading Blu-ray drive, which supports direct disc playback, or the archival of any unencrypted disc back to the main server. This allows users to easily load new titles onto the server from any vPlayer, providing an unmatched level of convenience. "Our new, fourth-generation Media Extenders provide the richest and most robust feature set to date," states Steven Cheung, President of VidaBox, LLC. "Combining our time-tested, custom software platform with 'best-of-breed' hardware, we've engineered these new extenders to perform reliably, while providing the highest AV playback quality possible. With life-like 1080p HD video, crisp 7.1 surround sound, and upgradability for 3D in the future, vPlayer and vStreamer are the most versatile choice for Media Extenders today." Not only can VidaBox extenders stream locally stored media, but they can also access streaming online content from sources such as Netflix, Cinemanow, plus hundreds of thousands of internet radio stations, all through additional plug-ins and on-screen applications. This combines the convenience of on-demand, streaming content with premium playback quality only available from disc-based sources. "Other important additions that our vPlayers and vStreamers feature are their compact form factor and low energy usage," continues Cheung. "To get the highest AV quality playback possible, large, dedicated video processors were required in the past, significantly increasing the size, heat output, and subsequently, required fanned cooling which increases the noise emitted by the unit. By utilizing the latest hardware, vPlayers and vStreamers use less than 35W of power, and emit less than 27 dBA of noise at 1m - quiet enough to be installed in any bedroom. With minimal heat being generated, this also allows the system to run cool, guaranteeing system longevity." The vPlayer and vStreamer are also designed with integrators in mind, and include features like support for IP or RS-232/Serial controls, plus optional 2-way integration with popular control platforms like Crestron, AMX, and other brands. The units are also upgradeable in the future, for new options like 3D Blu-ray, 2K video resolution, and more. The unique design of the vPlayer and vStreamer systems supports an extended upgrade path, allowing these units to keep up with AV technology as time progresses. "Combined with a rich feature set, premium playback quality, high reliability, small size, and low noise, it's easy to see why vPlayers and vStreamers are the best choice for multiroom video setups where quick, on-demand access to premium quality Blu-ray & DVD video, plus the convenience of streaming content are needed," exclaims Cheung. "No other Media Extenders can provide these many features in a single package." The vPlayer and vStreamer will be shipping and available starting Sept. 4th. For more details and specifications on these new Media Extenders, and other VidaBox digital entertainment and control solutions, please visit the company website at http://www.vidabox.com, or call +1-516-730-7500. |
| OLPC delivers big OS update with text-to-speech, DisplayLink and WebKit Posted: 01 Sep 2012 11:58 PM PDT While most of its energy is focused on the XO-4 Touch, the One Laptop Per Child project is swinging into full gear for software, too. The project team has just posted an OS 12.1.0 update that sweetens the Sugar for at least present-day XO units. As of this latest revamp, text-to-speech is woven into the interface and vocalizes any selectable text -- a big help for students that are more comfortable speaking their language than reading it. USB video output has been given its own lift through support for more ubiquitous DisplayLink adapters. If you're looking for the majority of changes, however, they're under-the-hood tweaks to bring the OLPC architecture up to snuff. Upgrades to GTK3+ and GNOME 3.4 help, but we're primarily noticing a shift from Mozilla's web engine to WebKit for browsing: although the OLPC crew may have been forced to swap code because of Mozilla's policies on third-party apps, it's promising a much faster and more Sugar-tinged web experience as part of the switch. While they're not the same as getting an XO-3 tablet, the upgrades found at the source link are big enough that classrooms (and the occasional individual) will be glad they held on to that early XO model. |
| Evernote update makes use of Jelly Bean's rich notifications Posted: 01 Sep 2012 09:46 PM PDT The rich, interactive notifications baked in to Jelly Bean are certainly one of our favorite features of the newest version of Android. Now, one of our favorite apps, Evernote, is tapping into their power. Version 4.2 of the note-taking giant's program offers quick shortcuts to edit and share uploaded notes from the notification pull down. Those notifications are also delivering a lot more context than they used to. Rather than a simple alert that a note has been uploaded, you're now presented with a thumbnail of images captured and a snippet of your text entry. Power users will also be glad to hear those notifications will no longer pile up, as multiple ones will be condensed into a single entry as they do with Gmail. There's also the usual bevvy of bug fixes and performance improvements, which is never a bad thing.. Hit up the source to download it now. |
| Ask Engadget: is iPod Touch and Wireless Printer-based credit card processing possible? Posted: 01 Sep 2012 08:00 PM PDT We know you've got questions, and if you're brave enough to ask the world for answers, here's the outlet to do so. This week's Ask Engadget inquiry is coming to us from Dustin, who wants to turn the humble iPod Touch into a cash register for live events. If you're looking to send in an inquiry of your own, drop us a line at ask [at] engadget [dawt] com.
We found that Square lets you connect to a Star Micronics receipt printer, and Intuit GoPayment accepts Bluetooth-enabled P25 Blue Bamboo printers -- so those could work for you. Of course, Ask Engadget is about sourcing the opinion of our hive-mind, so if your business has already conquered this problem, why not share what you know? |
| Next Apple earbuds potentially sighted in Vietnam, may fix an iconic design (video) Posted: 01 Sep 2012 06:35 PM PDT The pack-in earbuds for iPhones and iPods have been among the most recognizable of technology symbols for more than a decade... just not for their technical merits. They're notorious for slipping out of wearers' ears and having a mediocre sound next to just about anything else you can buy. If Tinhte's own discovery in Vietnam is authentic, Apple might be breaking with another one of its longstanding traditions this year by redesigning those earpieces for the better. Gone are the usual buds that only vaguely aim towards your ear canals. Instead, what's on show has oval tips very loosely resembling those of the Klipsch Image S4 II, and slots in at an angle to fit more directly into the canals -- not to mention more comfortably, based on early tests. We can't guarantee that these headphones are more than just the products of an ambitious third-party manufacturer, but Tinhte has had a good track record for snagging pre-release Apple gear, and that "Designed by Apple in California Assembled in Vietnam" lettering would reduce the possibilities to either a good KIRF or the real thing. One way or the other, we could know the truth soon enough. |
| Mobile Miscellany: week of August 27th, 2012 Posted: 01 Sep 2012 06:30 PM PDT Not all mobile news is destined for the front page, but if you're like us and really want to know what's going on, then you've come to the right place. This past week, MetroPCS welcomed the Coolpad Quattro 4G into its stable and we also caught wind of a redesigned Huawei Mercury for Cricket. These stories and more await after the break. So buy the ticket and take the ride as we explore the "best of the rest" for this week of August 27th, 2012. MetroPCS voices support for Windows Phone 8 Last time we checked in, MetroPCS offered only a wait and see attitude toward Windows Phone 8. That changed this week, as the carrier revealed to FierceWireless that it has engaged an unnamed manufacturer to bring a Windows Phone 8 handset into the MetroPCS portfolio. [FierceWireless] Sprint LTE coverage goes live in Baltimore Residents of Baltimore can now consider themselves among the lucky few to receive LTE coverage from Sprint. As promised, the Now Network also lit up three rural areas with its LTE service: Gainesville, Ga. (pop. 33,804); Manhattan / Junction City, Kan. (pop. 127,081); and Sedalia, Mo. (pop. 21,387). In the next few weeks, Sprint will also extend its LTE network to Sherman / Denison, Texas (pop. 120,030). Not to take away from the fine residents of rural America, but with priorities like these, does anyone get the impression that Sprint's next aiming to bring LTE to a few ghost towns in Wyoming? [Sprint] Coolpad Quattro 4G debuts at MetroPCS Coinciding with its announcement of the Galaxy S III just two weeks ago, MetroPCS let it slip that a new smartphone from Coolpad would be joining its lineup. That day has come, with the debut of the Quattro 4G, an Android 2.3 handset that'll sell for $149. The smartphone includes a 4-inch WVGA display, a 3.2-megapixel rear camera and a 1GHz CPU. Users will also find a front-facing VGA camera, a microSD expansion slot and a 1,600mAh battery. [MetroPCS] Huawei Mercury Ice for Cricket leaks cover The Huawei Mercury has graced Cricket's retail shelves for some time now, and as a rebadged version of the Honor, it's actually one of the carrier's most respectable smartphones. Now a leak courtesy of Android Central suggests that a white variant will be used to help launch RadioShack's No Contract Wireless service on September 5th. Known as the Huawei Mercury Ice, it's unclear whether the new color will be exclusive to RadioShack. We hope that's not the case, however, as Cricket no longer includes the black Huawei Mercury in its online inventory. [Android Central] Other random tidbits
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| Wolfram Alpha lets you stalk yourself on Facebook, reminds you how noisy you are Posted: 01 Sep 2012 05:14 PM PDT You know Facebook's got dirt on you, it's one of modern life's unavoidable trade offs. Now though, thanks to Wolfram Alpha, you can data-mine yourself -- something its creator has been doing for years -- and get a true sense of exactly what the social network knows about you. You'll first have to head over to the computational knowledge engine, then search "Facebook report." Follow the prompts to give the app permission etc, and you'll be rewarded with a detailed breakdown. The data shows information about your interactions, friends, most popular photos, most common demographics and more. For example, you might discover that you know someone in the Philippines, have a clutch of non-connected friends weirdly in the same location, or that you mom is your top post commenter. Though you probably knew that last part already. Paranoid or curious? Jump on the source link to get started. |
| NASA awards $100,000 grant for sideways supersonic plane concept, sonic boom not included Posted: 01 Sep 2012 03:45 PM PDT NASA isn't just interested in extra-terrestrial exploration, but in pushing the boundaries of atmospheric flight as well, which is why it's just awarded $100,000 in funding for the supersonic plane concept shown above. As you can see, the symmetrical plane is basically all wing, and that's because it has two different configurations based on how fast you want to go. For normal, subsonic flight, a plane needs a decent wingspan to get off the ground and sustain flight at lower speeds. But, when you want to go supersonic, large wings become a bit of a drag, which is where the concept's bi-functional design comes in. The plane begins its journey in the long-winged setup, but spins 90 degrees amongst the clouds to use its stubby wings for efficient faster-than-sound flight and "virtually zero sonic boom." Gecheng Zha from the University of Miami has been touting his concept for quite some time, but now he's got the cash to refine the design, run simulations and do some wind tunnel testing, with the potential for more funding in the future. Unfortunately, the concept is, at best, decades from becoming a reality, but we're sold on the ninja star-like design. Guile, however, is not impressed. |
| Alt-week 9.1.12: growing bones, repairing voices, and a pair of satellites Posted: 01 Sep 2012 02:00 PM PDT Alt-week peels back the covers on some of the more curious sci-tech stories from the last seven days. There's definitely more than a touch of a biological theme to proceedings this week. In fact, so much so that we thought we might well end up with enough ingredients to make our own cyborg. Or rather, a light-responding canine cyborg with a really cool voice. Yep, science and technology is working hard to make all of these things possible -- albeit independently. If science ever does do the right thing, and pool its resources on such a project, you can thanks us for the tip off. This is Alt-week. Our little wander down alternative-lane this week starts with Whiskey. No, we're not having a liquid breakfast (if we were, we'd choose our glass carefully), Whiskey is a dog. The Munsterlander you see below is no ordinary hound either, having just recovered from some innovative reconstructive jaw surgery. The new technique was carried out by a team from the University of California, Davis, and involved extracting the diseased piece first, before replacing it with a metal plate along with a sponge containing proteins that stimulate bone growth. Whiskey is said to be recovering well, no doubt much to the chagrin of local cats. This isn't just a happy tale of one dog's fortunate recovery of course, the hope is, that the science can not only benefit our four-legged friends, but be developed to work on our two-legged friends, relatives and colleagues too. Assuming that the future of jaw-replacement is taken care of, what about a little work on the voice? Looks like Robert Langer and a colleague -- engineers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology -- have picked up that particular baton. By altering the chemical links in polyethylene glycol (something commonly used in cosmetics) they were able to manipulate the material's elasticity, and create a model with properties very similar to human vocal cords. Apparently it's not able to restore damaged tissue, but could be used help restore the vibrational qualities of existing vocal cords. If you're worried that it might make you sound like James Earl Jones (or who knows, James Brown), fear not, as the gels can be given different vocal characteristics to suit different voices. Not only is this a boon to people with legitimate medical conditions, we're imagining the advent of vocal cosmetic surgery too -- off the shelf voices. We're sticking with MIT for a bit longer, hanging around on campus trying to look like we belong. Our academic aspirations aside, there is another reason, and that's because the institute -- in collaboration with the University of Pennsylvania -- has developed muscles that react to light. Normally our skeletal muscle requires external stimulation to flex, where as this new tissue was developed with myoblasts, to create a light-activated protein. Why you ask? Well, the hope is that a light source (or trigger) is less clumsy than an electrode. This could benefit robotics systems in particular, helping avoid jerky movements, and potentially giving them smoother moves. Between this and the work on vocal cords, you'd be forgiven for thinking MIT was secretly working on a cyborg pre-90s John Travolta.
Think we'd go a whole week without some space related news? Well you'd be wrong. While Curiosity continues to be NASA's current media darling, there is other important work still going on. For example, twin satellites were sent into orbit on Thursday, tasked with exploring our planet's radiation belts. This is no smooth ride either, with extra thick aluminum shields being needed to help protect them from damage from the large amount of highly charged particles they'll encounter. The $686 million mission will help NASA understand the Van Allen belts -- as they are called -- and particularly the effect the sun has on them. The pair of radiation belts normally sit well above where the ISS likes to hang out, collecting particles from the sun and beyond. The satellites are hoped to spend the next two years unraveling their mysteries, and is the culmination of 11 years' work. Seen any other far-out articles that you'd like considered for Alt-week? Working on a project or research that's too cool to keep to yourself? Drop us a line at alt [at] engadget [dot] com. |
| Mozilla pulls Firefox Home from the iOS App Store, posts source code to GitHub Posted: 01 Sep 2012 12:44 PM PDT iOS users keen on Mozilla's Firefox Home will have to find another browser syncing solution: the application has been retired. The app worked in conjunction with Firefox Sync, and was designed to give users access to their desktop history, open tabs and bookmarks on the go. Mozilla says the project "provided valuable insight and experience with the platform," but ultimately decided its resources were better focused elsewhere. All isn't lost, however -- the company is making the source available on GitHub, encouraging users to tinker with the iOS Sync client Firefox Home was built on. Feel free to swim in the code yourself at the source link below. |
| LG's LS860 'Cayenne' visits the FCC, flaunts Sprint LTE bands Posted: 01 Sep 2012 11:40 AM PDT After making the rounds with Mr. Blurry Cam, Sprint's rumored LG LS860 'Cayenne' handset has taken a breather from its photo tour and made a stop at the FCC. The federal filing reveals that the smartphone uses LTE bands tailored for the Now Network (CDMA 850 / 1900; LTE Band 25) and totes NFC, Bluetooth 4.0, SVLTE (simultaneous voice and data) and the usual suspects of WiFi b/g/n and GPS. If other details previously gleaned from the grapevine hold true, the mobile will be powered by a flavor of Android 4.0, pack a 4-inch WVGA screen and a 1.2GHz dual-core S4 processor. There's no word from LG or Big Yellow about the phone's official debut, but its FCC appearance means that it could soon show up packaged and properly photographed in the US. |
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