Who’s ready for the special Grammys edition of the Engadget Podcast? When we said “Grammys,” we meant “consumer electronics,” and when we said “special,” we meant “just like every other week, but still pretty special.” Hosts: Joshua Topolsky, Nilay Patel, Paul Miller Guest: Chris Ziegler Producer: Trent Wolbe Music: March of the Pigs 00:02:45 – Nokia CEO Stephen Elop rallies troops in brutally honest ‘burning platform’ memo? (update: it’s real!) 00:05:15 – Nokia and Microsoft enter strategic alliance on Windows Phone, Bing, Xbox Live and more 00:09:13 – RIP: Symbian 00:11:15 – Nokia: Symbian and MeeGo not dead yet, still shipping this year (updated) 00:18:41 – Nokia tells investors that 2011 and 2012 will be ‘transition years’ 00:32:50 – Exclusive: Nokia’s Windows Phone 7 concept revealed! 00:39:34 – Live from HP / Palm’s ‘Think Beyond’ webOS event! 00:41:15 – RIP, Palm: 1992 – 2011 00:42:07 – The Engadget Interview: Jon Rubinstein and Steven McArthur talk webOS on PCs, ‘Music Synergy,’ competition, and more 00:43:20 – HP’s 9.7-inch TouchPad: webOS 3.0 tablet with 1.2GHz dual-core Snapdragon, coming this summer 00:45:07 – HP TouchPad first hands-on! (updated with video!) 00:48:00 – webOS Enyo framework free to developers today, brings pixel density agnostic apps to phones, tablets and PC (video) 00:48:22 – HP Pre 3: 1.4GHz Qualcomm CPU, 3.6-inch WVGA, coming this summer (video) 00:49:00 – HP Pre 3 first hands-on! (updated with video) 00:49:27 – HP Veer: smallest smartphone in the webOS stable, 2.6-inch display, coming this spring 00:50:45 – HP Veer, first hands-on! (updated with video!) 00:52:40 – HP’s Touch to Share eyes-on, starring the TouchPad and HP Pre 3 (video) 01:11:52 – Palm Pre 2 vs. HP Pre 3: what’s changed? 01:18:40 – Looking for our Motorola Atrix 4G review? 01:21:05 – We’re live at Mobile World Congress 2011! Hear the podcast Subscribe to the podcast [ iTunes ] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in iTunes (enhanced AAC). [ RSS MP3 ] Add the Engadget Podcast feed (in MP3) to your RSS aggregator and have the show delivered automatically. [ RSS AAC ] Add the Engadget Podcast feed (in enhanced AAC) to your RSS aggregator. [ Zune ] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in the Zune Marketplace Download the podcast LISTEN (MP3) LISTEN (AAC) LISTEN (OGG) Contact the podcast 1-888-ENGADGET or podcast (at) engadget (dot) com. Twitter: @joshuatopolsky @futurepaul @engadget @reckless @zpower Filed under: Podcasts Engadget Podcast 232 – 02.13.2011 originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 13 Feb 2011 21:30:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Engadget Podcast 232 – 02.13.2011
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Comments OffNokia’s Capital Markets Day is tomorrow, and we’ll be there live!
February 11th, 2011. It looks set to be a day to remember in the grand history of that titan of the mobile industry, Nokia Corporation. Its fearless new leader has been trumpeting the need for change both in public appearances and in the private corridors of Espoo, and tomorrow he gets the stage all to himself, having been handed the keys and told to pick a direction in which to drive. Will he steer Finland’s proudest export into the warm embrace of Microsoft and its developing Windows Phone 7 platform? Will he respond to being described as the orchestrator of a turkey sandwich ? Or will he be his usual understated self and lay out a sensible roadmap for righting the wrongs of Nokia’s recent past? If we’re lucky, he’ll do all three tomorrow morning. The show gets started early, at 10AM GMT, but whether you’re staying up late or getting up early, we don’t expect you to miss a moment of it. 12:00AM – Hawaii 02:00AM – Pacific 03:00AM – Mountain 04:00AM – Central 05:00AM – Eastern 10:00AM – London 11:00AM – Paris 01:00PM – Moscow 03:30PM – Mumbai 07:00PM – Tokyo 09:00PM – Sydney Nokia’s Capital Markets Day is tomorrow, and we’ll be there live! originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 10 Feb 2011 13:03:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Posted in Software Tools Tags: being-described, entry, gets-the-stage, Mobile, mobile phones, mountain, Nokia, orchestrator, paris, proudest-export, tokyo, turkey-sandwich, windows-phone Comments OffQualcomm gets official with TouchPad-powering Snapdragon APQ8060 processor
HP already put out the first official word about Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon APQ8060 processor yesterday when it revealed that its TouchPad was based on it, but Qualcomm’s now also come out and properly announced the new processor itself. That’s, of course, a dual-core processor, and comes paired with an Adreno 220 GPU that Qualcomm says helps to deliver “unprecedented processing and 3D graphics performance.” What’s more, while the TouchPad is the first device to use the processor, it obviously won’t be the last, and Qualcomm has now also given us an idea of what sort of capabilities those devices (including smartphones in addition to tablets) might have — namely, cameras up to 16 megapixels, and the ability to capture and display 1080p stereoscopic 3D video or 8 megapixel stereoscopic still images. Head on past the break for the complete press release. Continue reading Qualcomm gets official with TouchPad-powering Snapdragon APQ8060 processor Qualcomm gets official with TouchPad-powering Snapdragon APQ8060 processor originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 10 Feb 2011 13:31:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Posted in Software Tools Tags: ability, Complete, entry, first-official, gets-official, obviously-won, processor, qualcomm, science and technology, touch Comments OffNokia E7 starts shipping to ‘select markets’
“ Better late than never ” has been Nokia’s rallying cry when it comes to releasing high-end devices, but we can’t begrudge the delay we’ve experienced with the E7, this phone was gorgeous back in September and it’s still gorgeous today. The QWERTY-equipped sibling to the N8 brings a 4-inch Clear Black Display — whose name is no exaggeration, it’s as sharp and vibrant as any AMOLED screen we’ve seen so far — together with the latest version of Symbian, an 8 megapixel camera round the back, 16GB of onboard memory, and a finely crafted aluminum body. The slideout keyboard on this device is easily among the best we’ve ever handled, although the same can’t be said about the mechanism for opening it up. Nokia hasn’t been specific about the markets the E7 will be arriving in over the coming days, but the UK seems a lock and distribution should expand rapidly from there. Jump past the break for Nokia’s press release and a sweet little video promo. Gallery: Nokia E7 detailed hands-on Continue reading Nokia E7 starts shipping to ‘select markets’ Nokia E7 starts shipping to ‘select markets’ originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 07 Feb 2011 06:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Posted in Software Tools Tags: among-the-best, clear-black, entry, markets, mobile phones, Nokia, over-the-coming, past-the-break, Phone, press-release, science and technology, Video Comments OffCircboard brings fast typing to console controllers (video)
Entering any kind of text using a console gamepad is an exercise in frustration. Certain games have offered innovative solutions, like Beyond Good and Evil ‘s infinitely spiraling letters, but none quite as simple as Circboard. It basically splits the keyboard into bunches, with the left analog stick on an Xbox 360 controller selecting a group of letters and then the right stick or buttons grabbing a specific letter. Shoulder bumpers handle space and backspace, while the left trigger does caps. Simple, easy — and as of now just a demo. But, the team is looking to get its idea into a variety of games and other console apps, and they’re looking for investors. You always did say that mutual funds were boring… Continue reading Circboard brings fast typing to console controllers (video) Circboard brings fast typing to console controllers (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 07 Feb 2011 06:46:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Posted in Software Tools Tags: brings-fast, console-gamepad, entry, mobile phones, mutual-funds, other-console, quite-as-simple, then-the-right Comments OffTechnocel’s $70 PowerPak Duo battery pack doubles up on USB ports, ships April 1st
Technocel’s original PowerPak (and Battery Boost) were both among our stash of gadgets used at this year’s CES , and they proved incredibly useful for juicing up a dead MiFi or smartphone without having to remain tethered to an AC outlet. As you well know, we’re pretty big fans of external battery packs, and it seems as if Technocel has addressed the one major gripe we had with the first-generation PowerPak. The Duo is essentially the same kind of gizmo, but with a lot more oomph and double the ports. It’s a squared power brick with an internal 2500mAh lithium-ion battery (compared to 1600mAh in the earlier build), and rather than having a single USB port, this guy’s got two; moreover, it’s far easier to look at, and is said to provide up to 7.5 extra hours of talk time to the average phone. The company also throws in a half-million interchangeable tips that are compatible with around 95 percent of handheld USB devices, and based on word directly from Technocel, it’ll go on sale April 1st for $69.99. Gallery: Technocel PowerPak Duo battery charger Technocel’s $70 PowerPak Duo battery pack doubles up on USB ports, ships April 1st originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 03 Feb 2011 18:29:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Posted in Software Tools Tags: average, based-on-word, battery-boost, battery-charger, entry, internal-2500m, mobile phones, Power, remain-tethered, science and technology, squared-power, technocel, technocel-power Comments OffVerizon 4G LTE might offer $30 unlimited data plan, if you’re lucky
The mobile rumor mill has been abuzz about Verizon’s potential move away from unlimited data plans for a long time now, but we’re not putting the rumors to rest. In fact, we’re just fanning the flames — according to the folks at Droid Life , Big Red’s $30 unlimited data plan could be coming to 4G LTE. The site’s sources point out that this might mean $30 plus $15 for 4G data, and that pricing structures are likely to change as the LTE Juggernaut powers ahead. Considering the first Verizon 4G phones haven’t even made it to market yet, unlimited data might be around for sometime to come … then again, it might not — don’t you just love speculation? Verizon 4G LTE might offer $30 unlimited data plan, if you’re lucky originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 03 Feb 2011 19:01:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Posted in Software Tools Tags: droid-life, entry, flames, from-unlimited, might-offer, mobile phones, mobile-rumor, rumors, sources-point, unlimited-data, wireless Comments OffVerizon halts iPhone pre-orders, brings back everyone’s favorite technician for new ad (video)
As they say, “Ye who snoozes, something something something, set your alarm for launch morning.” Take solace in a new dramatic commercial for Verizon iPhone featuring you-know-who — it’s after the break. [Thanks to everyone who sent this in] Continue reading Verizon halts iPhone pre-orders, brings back everyone’s favorite technician for new ad (video) Verizon halts iPhone pre-orders, brings back everyone’s favorite technician for new ad (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 03 Feb 2011 20:41:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Posted in Software Tools Tags: after-the-break, alarm, break, entry, friend-via, mobile phones, new-dramatic, science and technology, Video Comments OffChronic Dev Team unleashes greenpois0n, untethered jailbreak for 4.2.1
It’s finally here, folks. The Chronic Dev Team has put out the latest version of greenpois0n that allows you to free your iDevice running 4.2.1. What’s different about this jailbreak ? Glad you asked. This time ’round, the program will let you perform an untethered jailbreak — you can finally reboot the device without having to re-jailbreak. Be warned though — this build was rushed out and we haven’t tested any devices on our end. At the time of this writing, the software is only available for Mac. Oh, and unlockers, don’t update to 4.2.1 if you plan on swapping sim cards in the future. Hit the source link to get started. [Thanks to everyone who sent this in] Chronic Dev Team unleashes greenpois0n, untethered jailbreak for 4.2.1 originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 03 Feb 2011 21:29:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Posted in Software Tools Tags: entry, finally-reboot, jailbreak, latest-version, mobile phones, program, science and technology, Source, time, warned-though, Writing Comments OffRFID poker gets DIY kit, automated card counting now available at home (video)
When Andrew Milner built himself an RFID-equipped poker table and the automated video overlay system to match, it was certainly a labor of love. Now, like any good poker player, he’s trying to get a little money out of it. He’s selling a DIY kit that includes almost all the hardware and software you need to replicate the video below but do it on your game night with your friends. (You’ll need to supply the webcams, a table with cutouts, and a Windows PC to handle the footage.) This means you can create video replays that look awfully professional even if your ability to calculate odds on the fly and to focus more on the river than the bowl of chips is decidedly amateur. Components can be bought individually, like a deck of RFID cards for $148, or you can get the entire kit for about $1,600 — stakes a bit too high for our game. Continue reading RFID poker gets DIY kit, automated card counting now available at home (video) RFID poker gets DIY kit, automated card counting now available at home (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 03 Feb 2011 22:36:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Posted in Software Tools Tags: Automated, automated-card, counting-now, entry, friends, Game, mobile phones, overlay-system, rfid, river, science and technology, Video, webcams, Windows Comments Off