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  • Rumored Sony Ericsson "Kiki" handset isn't a boring one

    Filed under: Handsets , Sony Ericsson That supposedly upcoming Android XPERIA that Mobil dug up might have our minds, but it's this leaked handset (which, to be fair, looks fairly sketchily rendered), the Sony Ericsson Kiki, that has won our hearts. The screen is made of glass, with an image seemingly rear-projected onto it (teleprompter style), while the keys are, um, scarce. Mobil was able to offer few hints as to how this works or what all it does, and it seems like it falls far short of the functionality of a feature phone, but we're sure we want one whatever it is. Rumored Sony Ericsson "Kiki" handset isn't a boring one originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Sat, 04 Jul 2009 14:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments

  • Sony Ericsson "Rachael" Android XPERIA handset unveiled?

    Filed under: Handsets , Sony Ericsson Hello, beautiful. Danish phone site Mobil has uncovered "internal documents" on what appears to be Sony Ericsson's upcoming Android-based handset, an XPERIA number codenamed Rachael. Under the hood is a 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, HSPA and an 8 megapixel camera. It's unclear how big the touchscreen is, and other details are scarce -- there is a 3.5mm headphone jack, so that's nice, but unless we're severely misguided, there doesn't seem to be a slide-out keyboard tucked away inside this thin chassis. [Thanks to everyone who sent this in] Sony Ericsson "Rachael" Android XPERIA handset unveiled? originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Sat, 04 Jul 2009 12:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments

  • O2 Germany boosts HSPA speeds to 7.2 Mbps

    Filed under: Handsets , O2 , HSDPA , Misc , HSUPA Seems like only yesterday we were sitting about the campfire, chit chatting about the wonders of O2's EDGE update . Now, just a couple years later, the baby's all grown up, and rocking speeds in the 7.2 / 2.0 down and up range for some rather fortunate parts of Germany. Apparently all Huawei -based sites in the south and most other sites are technically able to offer the giddy up, though, there's a far stretch between being able and actually seeing this in the real world, right Rogers? Happy times Germany, no go forth and max your bandwidth caps! O2 Germany boosts HSPA speeds to 7.2 Mbps originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Sat, 04 Jul 2009 05:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments

  • Sneak peek at Meizu M8's new user interface

    Filed under: Handsets , Others , Windows Mobile Heads up, Meizu fanboys! We just got a sneak peak at the M8's new UI (said to be dropping in August when the handset gets its firmware update) and you know what? It looks like a UI. Pretty k-rad, right? Check out the other two face-melting pics after the break, if you dare. [Via Meizu Me ] Continue reading Sneak peek at Meizu M8's new user interface Sneak peek at Meizu M8's new user interface originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments

  • Ogo CC-10 throws time-tested formula to the wind, goes portrait QWERTY

    Filed under: Handsets , Others , GSM We haven't heard a solitary peep out of IXI Mobile in a hot minute, even though its Ogo line -- once a member of Cingular's lineup -- had found some niche popularity among teens and the deaf community. We'd even thought they'd gone into R&D hibernation, actually, but apparently not -- they're innovating. They're innovating so much, in fact, that they've innovated themselves right out of the landscape clamshell form factor that made the Ogo famous. This Inventec-sourced CC-10 we just spotted in the FCC looks more Centro than Ogo, though all of the original's features -- notably strong IM and social networking support -- carry on through to the new model. At any rate, we can say that IXI doesn't intend to break back into the North American market -- at least not with this exact unit, anyway -- since GSM 1900 and Bluetooth are the only features it bothered testing. Ogo CC-10 throws time-tested formula to the wind, goes portrait QWERTY originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments

  • Land Rover's S1 handset withstands torture tests, almost comes out on top

    Filed under: Handsets , Others , Orange , GSM , EDGE Of course the first question we have when a handset maker launches a set with an unconditional guarantee is, could we break it if we worked hard enough? Seems the tests Land Rover put its Sonim manufactured S1 through, including baking in a 300 degree Fahrenheit oven, tossing it off a second floor balcony, drowning it in a pint of beer, and even having an elephant stand on it didn't bother the S1 in the least. It did, however, finally meet its match when run over by the wheels of a three-tonne forklift. The Land Rover S1 includes and extra loud ringer to help it get noticed around jack hammers and such, a 2 mega pixel camera, 1,500 hour standby time, and that military meets weekend warrior look we know so many adore. The S1 will apparently be available on Orange from £25 -- though, we're not having any luck finding it -- and from Tesco for £250. [Via Slashdot ] Land Rover's S1 handset withstands torture tests, almost comes out on top originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments

  • iPhone 3GS prototype scooped up at airport, now on eBay

    Filed under: Handsets , GSM , EDGE , HSDPA , Apple , iPhone OS Seriously folks, what's up with these prototype iPhones falling out of nondescript white vans and ending up on eBay in the shadiest of manners? Just months after we saw an original iPhone prototype (ancient OS included) pop up on The 'Bay, now we've got one of the world's first iPhone 3GSs on there as well. According to the highly ranked eBay seller, the "guy" he "got it from" actually stumbled upon it at an airport, and rather than doing the nonsensical thing of hitting up lost and found, he decided to make the most of the sudden opportunity. According to the new owner, an Apple Genius has confirmed that it is an iPhone 3GS , but due to its prototype nature, they can't help him get past the "Connect to iTunes" screen. In other words, it's an incredibly rare brick. If that sounds like just the thing to complete your collection, you can visit the road to overpaying through the read link below. [Via ElectricPig ] iPhone 3GS prototype scooped up at airport, now on eBay originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments

  • Rogers Magic and Dream now yours for $99.99

    Filed under: Handsets , HTC , Rogers Wireless , GSM , EDGE , HSDPA , UMTS , Android If you're ready, willing, and able to sign up for a new three-year agreement on Rogers, HTC's two inaugural Android sets just got a good deal cheaper for you. Originally priced at $199.99 on contract , both phones are now down to $99.99, which by our very rough calculations is about half off -- a stellar deal, we think, considering you're getting 7.2Mbps HSDPA, capacitive touch, 3.2 megapixel autofocus cameras with video capture, and HTC-customized Android ROMs. Maybe Rogers is discounting so quickly because they figure the phones aren't quite as appealing in light of the recent Hero announcement -- or, more intriguingly, maybe they're prepping for an actual Hero launch of their own now that we know there's an 850 / 1900 3G version in the mix . [Via Boy Genius Report ] Read - Dream (Black) Read - Dream (White) Read - Magic Rogers Magic and Dream now yours for $99.99 originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink | Email this | Comments

  • Mysterious Samsung "Link" coming to Bell this month?

    Filed under: Handsets , Samsung , Bell Mobility , Windows Mobile , EV-DO , CDMA Details are scarce, but it seems that this blurry, partial photo of an unknown QWERTY Samsung might be the "Link," a smartphone destined for Bell -- allegedly as soon as July 15. Seeing that it's being described as a smartphone, that virtually guarantees that it'll be running Windows Mobile, and from the look of it, we'd probably have to expect WinMo 6.1 Standard. Technically, S60 is a remote possibility -- Samsung is an S60 licensee, after all -- but the company has yet to release S60 gear on North American soil, so why start now? [Via Unwired View ] Mysterious Samsung "Link" coming to Bell this month? originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments

  • Palm Pre in cahoots with Dutch provider Hi

    Filed under: Handsets , Palm , Palm OS , GSM , HSDPA The GSM version of Palm's Pre looks all set for a UK announcement next week on O2 . Now we get this, a Pre spotted on the support site for Dutch carrier Hi in The Netherlands. Fine, but what you may not know is that O2 and Hi (part of KPN) are also deeply intertwined with Telefonica -- O2 being owned by Telefonica and KPN being an "integrated carrier" with a long history of Telefonica courtship rumors. So, putting two and two together might equal a September launch if that previous Telefonica rumor was true. [Via Tweakers , thanks Harm H.] Palm Pre in cahoots with Dutch provider Hi originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments

  • Sprint swaggers, promises to be first to release 3G Femtocell in US

    Filed under: Handsets , Peripherals , Sprint , EV-DO , CDMA While AT&T's still claiming MicroCell will be out before the year's up, Sprint 's bringing out the big words by boasting to Unstrung it'll be beating everyone to the market with its 3G femtocell solution. Company VP of device and technology development Mathew Oommen is pretty light on some of the finer details -- like actual release date, hardware supplier, pricing scheme, and pretty much every other piece of information we'd want -- but he did imply there'd be multiple options available for the CDMA EV-DO Rev. A extender , including a device more tailored for enterprise use. Look, you two can fight all you want over who gets first, but in the end, we just want our Pres and iPhones to live together and home in perfect-reception harmony -- think we can get that in time for Christmas? [Via Slashgear ] Sprint swaggers, promises to be first to release 3G Femtocell in US originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Fri, 03 Jul 2009 03:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments

  • LG eyes number two phone maker spot for 2012, premium brand in the works

    Filed under: Handsets , LG Sitting pretty as the number three cell maker in the world would make many of the bigger names happy -- not to mention the usurped Sony Ericsson and Motorola a bit green -- but not LG , as it's now gunning for spot number two. In an interview with Yonhap , LG's president of its mobile business, Ahn Seung-kwon, stated that the company hoped to bump Samsung to the wayside by 2012 with the help of a serious new set and a premium brand. While the gaudiness of really expensive handsets disturbs us at times, we'll admit that mention that LG's looking at a foray into the über high end of the spectrum -- with the likes of Nokia's Vertu -- piques our curiosity a good deal. And what about that serious new set we mentioned? Apparently in Q4 of this year, LG will launch a new Black Label -branded device to compete directly with iPhone, which when coupled with dreams of more success from yet another Prada device (and if we're super fortunate, some more Transformers-branded stuff) is part of the master scheme to start down the path. Will they crack it? Well, if we were betting types, we'd lean towards not likely as long as the Samsung juggernaut's standing in the way -- but we're all for watching them try. LG eyes number two phone maker spot for 2012, premium brand in the works originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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