It wasn’t too long ago that we first laid eyes (and hands) on T-Mobile Motorola CLIQ XT. The CLIQ XT (Quench, for all you non-Americans out there) was unveiled at Mobile World Congress last month in Barcelona, and the keyboard-less CLIQ makes for quite a slick successor. The refresh of Motorola’s original MotoBlur drops some weight and…
Sprint opens damage insurance to all comers
If you’re nervous about your Pre, Hero any other Sprint phone you can now sign up for the Total Equipment Protection insurance no matter when you bought your phone. The TEP plan is essentially insurance for your device that costs $7 a month per line and covers your device if it’s lost, damaged or stolen.…
Analyst: Apple iPad may be delayed until April
If you believe analyst Peter Misek of Canaccord Adams, Apple may be hitting some production snags with its iPad. “An unspecified production problem at the iPad’s manufacturer, Hon Hai Precision, will likely limit the launch region to the US and the number of units available to roughly 300K in the month of March, far lower than the…
Microsoft shows off Windows Phone 7 Series handset from LG
During the latest Engadget Show, Microsoft showed off a prototype LG smartphone that will run Windows Phone 7 Series. Microsoft’s Aaron Woodman said the handset is a pre-production model but I wouldn’t expect it to change much before its release (which could be as early as September). There are no finalized specs yet but Microsoft’s…
Flash 10.1 limited to specific hardware standards, excludes early Android smartphones
Can’t wait to get Flash 10.1 on your smartphone? Well, the case may not be in your favor if you’re carrying around a first generation Android phone. Even if your device is still up to snuff today, it’s said that the new version of flash will only support specific processors. Last week at Mobile World…
AT&T expands MicroCell availability
If you have poor AT&T service in Georgia, South Carolina, San Diego or Las Vegas you may be in luck because the carrier is making its 3G MicroCell available to more customer. The femtocell uses your wired Internet connection to essentially create a miniature cell tower in your home or business and customers can switch…
Fusion Garage shipping JooJoo web tablet March 25
The controversial JooJoo has been hit with delays but Fusion Garage said it will begin shipping the web tablet March 25. The company said a manufacturing issue came up when creating the industry’s first 12.1-inch capacitive screen. Those problems have been resolved and those that pre-ordered the non-Crunchpad will get a free accessory in exchange…
CDMA Nexus One passes FCC, could be on Verizon soon
It looks like Verizon Wireless customers won’t have to wait long for the Nexus One, as a very similar handset just passed the FCC and it’s rocking dual-band CDMA EVDO radios. While the FCC filing doesn’t specifically out the HTC handset as Google’s “superphone,” its model number, PB99300, is very similar to that of the…
Cheaper iPhone with new controls may come this summer
Apple will be bringing out lower-cost iPhones this June with new, gesture-based controls, according to Morgan Stanley analyst Katy Huberty. In a note to investors, Huberty said research suggests the biggest barrier to iPhone entry for many consumers is the price of hardware, followed by the cost of the service plan. This was the case…
Can Android do hardcore gaming?
Even die-hard Android fans have to admit that the iPhone and iPod Touch blow it out of the water when it comes to gaming. During a podcast with the Motorola’s Developer blog, the folks at Bendroid had some interesting things to say about the challenges of creating complex games for Android, as well as the…