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| Palm Developer Day reveals interesting bits 0n the webOS 2010 roadmap
April 26, 2010 at 12:55 AM
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| It's hard to mention the w0rd "Palm" without also mentioning either "takeover" or "shakeup" in the same sentence these days, but the company was able to change the subject -- rather refreshingly, may we add -- to the more pleasant topic of new webOS features coming down the pike at its Developer Day conference in Sunnyvale this weekend. It doesn't look like we'll see anything Earth-shattering this year, so devs will be getting their grubby paws on some oft-requested features including direct API access to the microphone and camera, new security and cryptography features, some sort of "media indexer" that'll make life easier on folks trying to make media apps, and support for Bonjour, zero-config networking, and the Bluetooth Serial Port Profil! e, a rather generic profile that should open up the door to new categories of accessories that we haven't seen paired to a Pre before.
also be adding support for asynchronous background services written in JavaScript, which should theoretically allow data-intensive apps to be more responsive while they're hard at work; a redesigned App Catalog (pictured); and a new set of developer extensions called Mojo Core that promises to let folks with existing web apps convert them into webOS apps way faster. Palm's being coy about when exactly we'll see this, but the official word is that everything they're discussing this weekend should be in users' hands by Fall. As far as we know, they didn't append "come hell, high water, or acquisition" to that timeline, but we figure it was implied.
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| Droid Incredible comes with 'limited introductory offer' of 2GB microSD
April 25, 2010 at 11:01 PM
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| All in all, we thought the Droid Incredible was a pretty nifty phone, but in our full review we still called out a couple ways Verizon and HTC could make it a little more... well, you know. It seems Verizon has taken one of our suggestions to heart, because we've just learned the company will ship new phones with a 2GB microSD card. No word on how long the promo offer will last or whether existing pre-orders are included, but we hear at least one early adopter got left out. We'll have to see if more speak up... like you, for instance. Let us know in comments if you get shortchanged.
[Thanks, Shawn M.]Droid Incredible comes with 'limited introductory offer' of 2GB microSD originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 25 Apr 2010 22:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Verizon Wireless | Email this | Comments |
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| Here's how to install Android on your iPhone 2G
April 25, 2010 at 9:58 PM
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|  Last week, planetbeing claimed he'd ported Android to the iPhone. This week, Android A Lot says you can, too. If you've got an original iPhone 2G handy, there's now a 68-step guide that can walk you through the entire process. In a nutshell, you'll use iPhone Explorer to copy over the Android files, then turn your Mac or PC into an Ubuntu virtual machine to install the OpeniBoot software. When you're done, you'll probably have a dual-booting iPhone ! that can swap between iPhone OS and an experimental version of Android 1.6 at startup, but don't quote us on that -- we haven't had a chance to test the unholy matrimony for ourselves. We're going to try to give this a shot next week, and we'll report back from the other side... if there is another side. Video walkthrough after the break.Continue reading Here's how to install Android on your iPhone 2G Here's how to install Android on your iPhone 2G originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 25 Apr 2010 20:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.! Permalink  Never Know Tech | Android A Lot | Email this | Comments |
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| Palm Pixi: zero dollars with two-year contract on Sprint
April 25, 2010 at 8:29 PM
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| | This doesn't really come as a surprise, but it's welcome news regardless. Sprint is now offering the Palm Pixi free with a two-year contract on its website. The deal isn't to be had in retail stores quite yet, but we assume that's also in the cards as well. The Pixi -- which has a slower processor than the Pre and lacks WiFi -- is a handset we always thought was destined for the zero dollars on contract scheme, so like we said, we're not surprised. Regardless, if you've been wanting a Pixi but couldn't stand the idea of laying out any cash for it, well, now's your chance. Palm Pixi: zero dollars with two-year contract on Sprint originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 25 Apr 2010 19:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for ! use of feeds. Permalink Pre Central | Sprint | Email this | Comments |
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| Nokia N8 gets handled, survives thorough Russian review
April 25, 2010 at 7:39 PM
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| We heard through the grapevine back at CTIA that Nokia's elusive N8 would be announced somewhere in the wide world this April, and sure enough, it looks as if the handset has popped up over in one of Russia's eleven nine time zones. Our pals at Mobile-Review have worked their magic once more on an up and coming handset, this time landing some serious face time with the planet's first Symbian^3 phone. Despite Nokia pushing the official reveal of said OS to Q3 (from Q2 previously), we're getting an early look at what exactly is to come here -- and if this review is any indication, Nokia's woes are about to become even more woeful. In short, critics panned the new system for being little more than a polished version of what Nokia's already offering, and they clearly noted that nothing here lived up to what Android and iPhone OS currently provide. In fact, they even went so far as to wonder who is inside of Nokia purposefully dragging down the brand; granted, it's hard to say for sure how great (or not, as the case may be) the N8 is without touching it ourselves, but to say it's off to a running start would be misinterpreting things quite severely. Have a look at the source link below for more of the machine translated goodness, and don't forget to ogle a few shots of the phone itself.
[Thanks, Andria]Nokia N8 gets handled, survives thorough Russian review originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 25 Apr 2010 18:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Mobile-Review | Email this | Comments |
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| Entelligence: Happy 10th birthday, Pocket PC
April 25, 2010 at 6:30 PM
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| Entelligence is a column by technology strategist and author Michael Gartenberg, a man whose desire for a delicious cup of coffee and a quality New York bagel is dwarfed only by his passion for tech. In these articles, he'll explore where our industry is and where it's going -- on both micro and macro levels -- with the unique wit and insight only he can provide. Microsoft introduced the world to Pocket PC on April 19th, 2000 at a relatively small gathering in Grand Central Station in New York City. Pocket PC was the company's response to Palm, which at that time was leading the PDA market -- for many geeks, using a personal digital assistant was indeed a public display of affection. I was at the launch event -- in fact, I was even quoted in the press release. Microsoft introduced four devices that day with their partners: the Casio EM500, the HP Jornada 545 & 548, the Symbol Technologies PPT2700, and the Compaq iPAQ. The iPAQ was the flagship of the Pocket PC line and the hottest handheld you could buy at the time: it had a slim form factor with "sleeves" that could be attached to add functionality such as Compact Flash or PCMCIA cards, a "fast" ARM processor and a killer indoor/outdoor screen. Availability was limited and prices on eBay quickly topped $1,000 for the scarce unit.
Continue reading Entelligence: Happy 10th birthday, Pocket PC Entelligence: Happy 10th birthday, Pocket PC originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 25 Apr 2010 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | | Email this | ! Comments |
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| QderoPateo Ouidoo to pack 26-core chip, looks like Palm Pre and Windows Phone 7 love child
April 25, 2010 at 5:29 PM
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| Really now? KIRFing a phone and a UI is one thing, but claiming to have a 26-core CPU (!) capable of 8GHz (!) floating point operation -- or the equivalent of four iPads combined, apparently -- is one helluva stretch for a smartphone. This is apparently how awesome the QderoPateo Ouidoo will be. According to the launch event at the Shanghai World Expo today, the too-good-to-be-true Divinitus CPU will help power the Ouidoo OS's augmented reality articulated naturality apps and 3D social-networking virtual world. The rest of the specs include 512MB RAM, 4GB ROM, 28GB of built-in storage, microSD expansion, Bluetooth, WiFi, GPS, built-in 3D map, accelerometer, digital compass, 5-megapixel camera with flash, and a sharp 3.5-inch 800 x 480 screen. No prices or even videos of the UI availa! ble yet, but our friends over at Engadget Chinese are promised a review unit in July or August -- around the time of the global launch (followed by an LTE revision in 2011), so it won't be long before we find out whether this is just some absurd vaporware. A couple of pictures of the prototype after the break.
[Thanks, xleung]Continue reading QderoPateo Ouidoo to pack 26-core chip, looks like Palm Pre and Windows Phone 7 love child QderoPateo Ouidoo to pack 26-core chip, looks like Palm Pre and Windows Phone 7 love child originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 25 Apr 2010 16:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink Cloned in China, Engadget Chinese | Sina Tech | Email this | Comments |
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| iPad Camera Kit ships with USB headset and keyboard support
April 25, 2010 at 2:34 PM
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| | Reports are coming in that the iPad Camera Connection Kit has finally shown up on a couple buyer doorsteps, and that the pair of white dongles may actually have been worth the wait. While one is a simple SD card adapter that adds one-touch image and video import (including RAW, complete with EXIF data) to the iPad, the second provides a USB port with some exciting new functionality. TUAW reports one reader could type on an iPad via USB keyboard, and those rumors about USB audio were true, too: TidBITS was actually able to make a Skype call after connecting a USB headset. Before you get too excited, however, please note that the USB and SD image transfers are one-way, and! not all peripherals are supported -- for instance, TidBITS' iPad sneezed at an external hard drive. Also, according to the Apple Store, Camera Connection Kit shipments are still two to three weeks out, so don't be surprised if it still takes some time to get yours. For now you can make do with the video after the break. Continue reading iPad Camera Kit ships with USB headset and keyboard support iPad Camera Kit ships with USB headset and keyboard support originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 25 Apr 2010 13:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink Electronista | @jerrodh (Twitter), TUAW, TidBITS | Email this | Comments |
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| Dell Sparta and Athens netbooks, Looking Glass Pro and Streak variants teased in Android roadmap
April 25, 2010 at 11:47 AM
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| | Good morning to you too, Dell! Android Central's just gotten hold of yet another leak from the Texan computer giant, only this time we have two new Android or Linux (as the Tux icon suggests) devices. First, we have the Sparta netbook tablet featuring an 11-inch 1024 x 768 TFT display, ARM processor, optional connectivity modules (3G, WiFi, Bluetooth) and a unique swivel mechanism -- the screen appears to be rotatable within its frame. The second device is the Athens sub-0.9kg (1.98 pounds) netbook sporting the same screen size, ARM processor and optional connectivity modules. If all goes well, the Sparta and Athens should be launched in early and late Autumn respectively, but there's a lot more so keep reading after the break. Continue reading Dell Sparta and Athens netbooks, Looking Glass Pro and Streak variants teased in Android roadmap Dell Sparta and Athens netbooks, Looking Glass Pro and Streak variants teased in Android roadmap originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 25 Apr 2010 10:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Android Central! | Email this | Comments |
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| NC State's computer vision software promises improved self-driving vehicles
April 25, 2010 at 10:01 AM
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| | Well, NC State researchers sure seem to be keeping themselves busy these days, with them not only recently developing some improved smart sensors, but some computer vision software that could one day lead to self-driving vehicles. The big advantage with their software is that it's basically able to watch the road and recognize real world driving conditions a few steps in advance -- lane changes, stop signs, etc. -- while also watching out for other cars and pedestrians. Of course, at the moment, that "road" is actually the hallways of NC State, and the vehicle is a toy Jeep, but you get the idea. The researchers are also quick to point out that while the software could eventually lead to truly autonomous vehicles, they first see it being used in the event of an emergency, with the car able to slowly and safely pull itself over and then dial 911. Head on past fo! r a quick overview, local news style. Continue reading NC State's computer vision software promises improved self-driving vehicles NC State's computer vision software promises improved self-driving vehicles originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 25 Apr 2010 09:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | BBC, WRAL | Email this | Comments |
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| Eken's Android-powered MID looks mighty nice for $100
April 25, 2010 at 7:01 AM
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| | Okay, so the last time we told you about an inexpensive Android tablet/MID things didn't turn out so well. So, this time we bring you one to appreciate from afar -- no credit card needed nor, as you'll see, wanted. It's seven-inch, 800 x 480 device from Eken that is selling for $680 RMB in China. That translates to $99.53 currently that, at first glimpse, looks to be quite a bargain. Sure, it has only 2GB of storage, but you can expand that to 32GB with SD. The VIA 8505 processor certainly won't be confused for a Snapdragon but despite that the device pledges only two hours of battery life on a charge. To top it off it's stuck with good 'ol Android 1.5 installed, leaving us to conclude that this is hardly a bargain after all. Shucks. Eken's Android-powered MID looks mighty nice for $100 originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 25 Apr 2010 06:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink M.I.C. gadget | shanzhaiji.cn | Ema il this | Comments |
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| Jetyo's HDV-T900 solar-powered camcorder will capture only your brightest holiday memories
April 25, 2010 at 3:43 AM
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| | This traditionally-shaped camcorder may not be ergonomically friendly, but it is environmentally friendly -- ostensibly, anyway. It's the HDV-T900 from Jetyo, a 720p30 model that records to SDHC memory cards through what appears to be a fixed zoom lens (its specs promise only an 8x digital zoom). The thing that makes this a conversation piece is the solar cell on the backside of the three-inch LCD display. It's hardly encouraging that the company's site doesn't say anything about how quickly it recharges the 4 AA batteries used for power, or indeed how long those batteries can power the thing in the first place. But, the site does say the current from the solar cell is 120mA, so we can do the math. Assuming you're using something like 2,500mAh AA rechargeable cells, you're looking at about 25 hours of sunlight to recharge one battery and there are, of cour! se, four used here. Hey, sounds like a good excuse to extend your vacation to us. Jetyo's HDV-T900 solar-powered camcorder will capture only your brightest holiday memories originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 25 Apr 2010 02:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink Engadget China | Jetyo | Email this | Comments |
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