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FCC to allow encryption of basic cable, with a few strings that Boxee approves of

Posted: 14 Oct 2012 03:55 PM PDT

FCC to allow encryption of basic cable, with a few strings that Boxee approves of


FCC to allow encryption of basic cable, with a few strings that Boxee approves of
As you might expect, the cable industry has been taking measures to protect its business by asking the FCC to allow encryption of basic cable -- something that has never been done and that many have rightly opposed. The FCC responded by releasing new rules on Friday and while cable operators will be able allowed to encrypt all their channels, it isn't without a few strings. The Boxee blog voiced its approval of those strings, which basically amounts to a requirement that when an operator encrypts, it also needs to make basic channels accessible via IP -- with or without some hardware in your home -- so that Boxee and others can still tune in. The other, less interesting stipulation, is that you might be entitled to at least one free set-top box or CableCARD for up to five years, depending on what package you subscribe to or if you are on Medicaid. The free hardware will only be for existing customers who apply within four months of when your provider rolls out the basic cable encryption. The real loser here are those few who actually use the Clear-QAM tuner in their TV, or perhaps those that use HTPC software that'll never get an update.Filed under: Home Entertainment, HDFCC to allow encryption of basic cable, with a few strings that Boxee approves of originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 14 Oct 2012 18:14:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink Boxee | FCC Report and Order (PDF) | Email this | Comments

Switched On: Android's Tablet Troubles

Posted: 14 Oct 2012 03:55 PM PDT

Switched On: Android's Tablet Troubles


Switched On: Android's Tablet Troubles
Each week Ross Rubin contributes Switched On, a column about consumer technology. If Google had to pick a device category in which it wanted Android to dominate, it would certainly be mobile phones for many reasons. Indeed, the original band of Android backers was dubbed the Open Handset Alliance. However, a strong position in tablets would not only have helped to round out the Android ecosystem, it would also have created a beachhead from which to take on Microsoft prior to the launch of its tablet strategy. Alas for Google, sales of Android tablets have been lackluster and several PC-centric licensees -- including Acer, Dell, Lenovo, Sony, Toshiba and even Android standard-bearer Samsung -- are hoping to improve their standing in the tablet market with imminent products based on Windows.Continue reading Switched On: Android's Tablet TroublesFiled under: Tablets, SoftwareSwitched On: Android's Tablet Troubles originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 14 Oct 2012 17:30:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments

CNBC: Softbank to pay $20 billion for a 70 percent stake in Sprint

Posted: 14 Oct 2012 03:54 PM PDT

CNBC: Softbank to pay $20 billion for a 70 percent stake in Sprint


CNBC: Softbank to pay $20 billion for a 70 percent stake in Sprint
Rumors of Sprint's $12 billion acquisition by Softbank weren't exaggerated, they were understated: according to CNBC, the Now Network will announce a $20 billion transaction with the Japanese network on Monday, granting Softbank a 70 percent stake in the company. According to people familiar with the matter, Softbank will purchase $8 billion in shares directly from Sprint, snagging an additional $12 billion in stock at $5.25 a share from other shareholders. The Japanese firm's payout would net Sprint $3 billion, money CNBC supposes it might use to regain control of Clearwire. Softbank's cash may also be used to bolster Sprint's ongoing LTE rollout, which is poised to light up in over 20 markets in the coming months. The details are said to be officially announced tomorrow morning, but we've reached out to Sprint for a comment in case it wants to spill the beans early.Filed under: Cellphones, MobileCNBC: Softbank to pay $20 billion for a 70 percent stake in Sprint originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 14 Oct 2012 17:25:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | CNBC | Email this | Comments

Iowa ethanol group gets Romney's support, but will it be enough?

Posted: 14 Oct 2012 02:30 PM PDT

Iowa ethanol group gets Romney's support, but will it be enough?


Iowa ethanol group gets Romney's support, but will it be enough?
Filed under: Ethanol, Flex-Fuel, Legislation and Policy, USA The current and past presidents of Iowa Renewable Fuels Association were able to chat with Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney on Tuesday, asking for his endorsement of the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS) and ethanol. IRFA president Brad Albin and past president Walt Wendland approached Romney and put him on the spot while an associate filmed (watch it below). Romney's response? "I do support the RFS and ethanol." Albin works for Renewable Energy Group and Wendland with Golden Grain Energy, both of which are biofuels production companies in the state. They approached Romney at the Koch family farm in Van Meter, IA, where Romney was speaking about his agriculture policy goals.IRFA's slogan is "leading Iowa into the 21st century's bio-refining economy," and the association brings together ethanol and biodiesel producers to promote and support the industry. The industry is dependent on the federal RFA, and looks like it's gaining support from both the Romney and Obama campaigns. Gaining traction in Washington is difficult these days, especially when the amount of corn used as a gasoline additive is lambasted by leaders in the United Nations who are worried about volatile global food prices and drought conditions. There's another hurdle the IRFA and other biofuels advocacy groups have to get over: public support. There are thousands of flex-fuel vehicles on American roads these days (made by General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler), but it has yet to gain widespread awareness and support from consumers as an important alternative fuel. Flex-fuel vehicle owners need questions answered: Can you go as far on a tank of E85 as you can on gasoline? Why do the levels of ethanol blend vary widely in different gas stations? What's the real price differential between gasoline and ethanol? So far, drivers don't seem to be impressed enough with ethanol, or biodiesel, to demand government support for the alternative fuels or to make sure they're gassing up with it.Continue reading Iowa ethanol group gets Romney's support, but will it be enough?Iowa ethanol group gets Romney's support, but will it be enough? originally appeared on Autoblog Green on Sun, 14 Oct 2012 16:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

Wacom Cintiq 24HD touch review: the pen-enabled display tacks on multi-touch ges...

Posted: 14 Oct 2012 12:33 PM PDT

Wacom Cintiq 24HD touch review: the pen-enabled display tacks on multi-touch gestures


Wacom Cintiq 24HD touch review: the pen-enabled display tacks on multi-touch gestures
More Info Wacom outs the Cintiq 24HD touch, adds multi-touch controls and more to its largest pen display Wacom Cintiq 22HD hands-on Wacom Cintiq 24HD hands-on A few weeks ago, Wacom started shipping a new version of its Cintiq 24HD pen display for creative pros that first broke from cover last September. The appropriately named Cintiq 24HD touch carries virtually the same outer styling as the OG model. An ergonomic base still cradles the massive 24-inch screen and can be configured to your particular seating preference. On the inside, though, there's a host of changes. As the name suggests, the major difference between the two is the addition of multi-touch controls to the more recent offering. However, the added functionality does come with a pretty hefty price tag, as the Cintiq 24HD touch costs $1,100 more than its elder sibling. Are the additions of touch gestures and an improved display panel enough to justify forking over the extra coin, or will the less expensive option work just fine in a studio setting? Read on to find out as we tackle that very question. Gallery: Wacom 24HD touch reviewContinue reading Wacom Cintiq 24HD touch review: the pen-enabled display tacks on multi-touch gesturesFiled under: Displays, PeripheralsWacom Cintiq 24HD touch review: the pen-enabled display tacks on multi-touch gestures originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 14 Oct 2012 15:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments

IRL: Nuu SoftKey, MacBook Air and Thermaltake's eSports Cyclone Edition gaming m...

Posted: 14 Oct 2012 11:36 AM PDT

IRL: Nuu SoftKey, MacBook Air and Thermaltake's eSports Cyclone Edition gaming mouse


IRL: Nuu SoftKey, MacBook Air and Thermaltake's eSports Cyclone Edition gaming mouse
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. Welcome back! This week in real-life adventures with gadgetry, Sharif recommends an $80 gaming mouse and Dan pleads with you all not to buy a certain keyboard case for the iPad. As for Philip, he just purchased his first Apple product after years of buying Windows laptops and Zune players, which means he's got a little explaining to do.Continue reading IRL: Nuu SoftKey, MacBook Air and Thermaltake's eSports Cyclone Edition gaming mouseFiled under: Misc, AppleIRL: Nuu SoftKey, MacBook Air and Thermaltake's eSports Cyclone Edition gaming mouse originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 14 Oct 2012 14:06:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments

Apple iPad mini appears in Media Markt inventory in cellular and WiFi flavors, $...

Posted: 14 Oct 2012 10:40 AM PDT

Apple iPad mini appears in Media Markt inventory in cellular and WiFi flavors, $250-650 price range


Apple iPad mini appears in Media Markt inventory in cellular and WiFi flavors, $250-650 price range
Still waiting for all those alleged iPad mini leaks to culminate into something official? Why not take one more while you wait: according to a proven source of Mobile Geeks, German electronics retailer Media Markt has the iPad mini in 16 flavors in its inventory system. The company's internal documentation shows the rumored tablet at 8, 16, 32 and 64GB configurations, with each offering a choice of black or white, as well as a choice of 3G or just WiFi. The retailer is listing sticker prices, too: for the WiFi-only flavor, €249 buys an 8GB model, €349 snags 16GB, €449 for 32GB and €549 scores 64GB of storage. Looking for a slab with cellular connectivity? Stack an extra €100 on each of those prices. The listing doesn't have anything official to say about US greenbacks, but the included 19% tax evens up the dollar and euro quite nicely, giving us a reasonable idea what kind of pricing we can expect to see in the states. To put things into perspective, this would be a $150 savings on the 16GB WiFi model when compared to the full sized $499 slate Apple currently offers. Of course, this is all counting on Cupertino making the device official. We'll let you know if we hear anything.Filed under: Tablets, AppleApple iPad mini appears in Media Markt inventory in cellular and WiFi flavors, $250-650 price range originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 14 Oct 2012 13:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Mobile Geeks | Email this | Comments

Skype Reaches A 45M Concurrent User Peak, And What Looks Like A New Stage Of Mom...

Posted: 14 Oct 2012 10:40 AM PDT

Skype Reaches A 45M Concurrent User Peak, And What Looks Like A New Stage Of Momentum


Skype Reaches A 45M Concurrent User Peak, And What Looks Like A New Stage Of Momentum
In case you thought Skype may be slowing down while settling into being a part of Microsoft and recently celebrating its ninth birthday, here are some numbers that seem to indicate otherwise: Last week, Skype reached a new peak of 45,469,977 concurrent users online, part of a strong run for the peer-to-peer voice/video/chat service this year. Overall it has seen an increase of 70% so far in 2012, compared to growth of around 30% for the same period in 2011.

Felix Baumgartner and Red Bull Stratos preparing for next record breaking space...

Posted: 14 Oct 2012 08:44 AM PDT

Felix Baumgartner and Red Bull Stratos preparing for next record breaking space jump attempt, watch right here (video)


Felix Baumgartner and Red Bull Stratos preparing for next record breaking space jump attempt, watch right here (video)
Talk about building up the tension! Yep, our favorite Austrian daredevil is back out on the New Mexico desert, hoping the weather will hold, and he can finally fall into the record books. Don't forget, you can catch up on Felix Baumgartner's long journey to Roswell in our project overview, but if you're just here for the jump, no problem, as you can watch right here too. Currently conditions are looking like they might just go in Baumgartner's favor, despite some initial concerns about wind levels. But, as we found out earlier in the week, anything can change in an instant. Hold on to your hat (and your breakfast), and hop past the break to watch the events unfold live.Continue reading Felix Baumgartner and Red Bull Stratos preparing for next record breaking space jump attempt, watch right here (video)Filed under: Misc, AltFelix Baumgartner and Red Bull Stratos preparing for next record breaking space jump attempt, watch right here (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 14 Oct 2012 11:24:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Red Bull Stratos | Email this | Comments

Going Live On Google Play: A How-To Guide For Android Developers

Posted: 14 Oct 2012 08:44 AM PDT

Going Live On Google Play: A How-To Guide For Android Developers


Going Live On Google Play: A How-To Guide For Android Developers
Editor's note: Oliver Lo is vice president of marketing for App Annie. Developers the world over are looking to cash in on the Google Play gold mine, and with 137 percent revenue growth in the first seven months of this year, we really can't blame you for getting a bit excited. It's easy to get starry-eyed when you see Rovio's Angry Birds franchise making $100 million a year, not to mention Instagram's insane buyout.

Installing a wine cellar in your home

Posted: 14 Oct 2012 08:44 AM PDT

Installing a wine cellar in your home


Installing a wine cellar in your home
Helpful tips for choosing the best location for an in-home wine cellar, plus a look at associated maintenance and renovation factors to consider.

Germany questioning EV subsidy support. Sound familiar?

Posted: 14 Oct 2012 07:45 AM PDT

Germany questioning EV subsidy support. Sound familiar?


Germany questioning EV subsidy support. Sound familiar?
Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Legislation and Policy, GermanyGermany is joining the ranks of countries (e.g., US, UK, France, Japan, China, and India) that are debating the value of government subsidies and showing frustration with the turtle-like sales pace of electric vehicles (EVs). Germany has plans to subsidize EVs after its next general election to meet its target of one million (sound familiar?) units sold by 2020, but support may be waning. "The question of how we will tackle this during the next legislative period (starting late 2013) and whether one needs more incentives - that will be decided when the time has come," said Chancellor Angela Merkel. The German government has committed to invest 1 billion euros ($1.3 billion US at current exchange rates) of federal research spending on electric cars and battery technology. The government is looking at additional options such as granting vehicle tax exemptions for 10 years to owners who buy their fossil fuel-free cars before December 31, 2015. There could be more political infighting over the ambitious one million EV plan, according to the Frankfurter Allgemeine Sonntagszeitung. There's been a report from the Ministry for Education and Research floating around that may recommend that the one million EV plan be scrapped. A spokesman from the ministry acknowledged the report's existence, but wouldn't confirm its content. The newspaper says that other ministries share the skepticism surrounding the timeline, with Environment Minister Peter Altmaier acknowledging problems with EVs. Economy Minister Philipp Roesler has also refused to support incentives. The German government seems to be experiencing what other countries with big automotive economies are going through. They're no longer having a crush on the first wave of EVs, and long-term commitment is in question.Germany questioning EV subsidy support. Sound familiar? originally appeared on Autoblog Green on Sun, 14 Oct 2012 09:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

Inhabitat's Week in Green: Bicymple, computer-age fossils and an underground mus...

Posted: 14 Oct 2012 07:45 AM PDT

Inhabitat's Week in Green: Bicymple, computer-age fossils and an underground mushroom tunnel


Inhabitat's Week in Green: Bicymple, computer-age fossils and an underground mushroom tunnel
Each week our friends at Inhabitat recap the week's most interesting green developments and clean tech news for us -- it's the Week in Green. We tend to look to green designers and architects to inspire us and reshape our understanding of what's possible, and this week we've seen plenty of visionary green designs over at Inhabitat. First, JM Schivo & Associati unveiled ambitious plans for "Earth City," a futuristic green city that would be entirely powered by renewable energy. Then, inspired by NYC's High Line, Fletcher Priest won the Green Infrastructure Ideas Competition with his proposal for an underground mushroom tunnel beneath the streets of London. At the World Architecture Festival, Nikken Sekkei took home the sustainable building award for its evaporative cooling bioskin building in Tokyo, and science fans successfully purchased Nikola Tesla's old Long Island workshop to turn it into a museum.Continue reading Inhabitat's Week in Green: Bicymple, computer-age fossils and an underground mushroom tunnelFiled under: Misc, ScienceInhabitat's Week in Green: Bicymple, computer-age fossils and an underground mushroom tunnel originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 14 Oct 2012 10:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments

Bell may get Samsung Galaxy Rugby LTE on November 1st, give Canadians rough and...

Posted: 14 Oct 2012 04:55 AM PDT

Bell may get Samsung Galaxy Rugby LTE on November 1st, give Canadians rough and tumble 4G


Bell may get Samsung Galaxy Rugby LTE on November 1st, give Canadians rough and tumble 4G
Americans won't get to keep the Galaxy Rugby Pro all to themselves. As long as internal documents gleaned by MobileSyrup prove true, Bell should be carrying Samsung's ruggedized 4G phone as the Galaxy Rugby LTE on November 1st. Other than the name change, it's likely to be a match for the AT&T version down to the very wide frequency support we saw at the FCC, when it appeared as the SGH-i547. You're looking at a modest 4-inch screen, 768MB of RAM and 5-megapixel rear camera, but also a quick 1.5GHz dual-core processor, Android 4.0 and that dust- and waterproof body. Pricing is an unknown, although the partly toned-down features imply that the Galaxy Rugby LTE will skew well below the $160 contract price for a Galaxy S III on Bell's network.Filed under: Cellphones, Mobile, SamsungBell may get Samsung Galaxy Rugby LTE on November 1st, give Canadians rough and tumble 4G originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 14 Oct 2012 07:39:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | MobileSyrup | Email this | Comments

Rimac e-M3 breaks EV acceleration records, soon to be dethroned by its own creat...

Posted: 14 Oct 2012 02:57 AM PDT

Rimac e-M3 breaks EV acceleration records, soon to be dethroned by its own creator (video)


Rimac e-M3 breaks EV acceleration records, soon to be dethroned by its own creator (video)
The last time we saw an EV pit itself against a BMW, it wasn't a good day for the German car. On this occasion, the beemer is the EV, and it's one that all the others will officially have to enjoy viewing from behind. The car in question is the Rimac e-M3, the fledgling EV-firm owner's personal custom ride, and it's just been officially acknowledged as the fastest accelerating electric vehicle (with some category caveats). The record-breaking run actually happened April 2011, but it seems the FIA isn't quite so fast when it comes to making things official. The Croatian driver covered the first eighth of a mile in 7.549 seconds, needing less than five more for the same distance again (1/4 mile in 11.808 seconds). This is where the official-dom ends, but the total mile was completed in 35.347, which is still pending the FIA nod. Happy as driver Mate Rimac is, he already thinks there's something faster. What might that be? His new pre-production Concept_One of course. Catch the car in action after the break.Continue reading Rimac e-M3 breaks EV acceleration records, soon to be dethroned by its own creator (video)Filed under: Misc, TransportationRimac e-M3 breaks EV acceleration records, soon to be dethroned by its own creator (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 14 Oct 2012 05:31:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Rimac Automibili | Email this | Comments

Verizon Galaxy S III now available in black and brown

Posted: 14 Oct 2012 01:01 AM PDT

Verizon Galaxy S III now available in black and brown


Verizon Galaxy S III now available in black and brown
Verizon teased on Monday that black and brown models of Samsung's Galaxy S III would be coming soon, but mum was the word on exactly how quickly that would be. Turns out, it was real fast. The pair of smartphones are now available at the carrier's online storefront with a $199.99 price tag for those who don't mind a two-year commitment with Big Red. If the new shades strike your fancy, hit the source link below to give one (or two) of the devices a new home.Filed under: Cellphones, Mobile, Samsung, VerizonVerizon Galaxy S III now available in black and brown originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 14 Oct 2012 03:23:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Verizon | Email this | Comments

TiVo opens up Developer Channel, lets third parties create apps for your DVR

Posted: 13 Oct 2012 11:09 PM PDT

TiVo opens up Developer Channel, lets third parties create apps for your DVR


TiVo opens up Developer Channel, lets third parties create apps for your DVR
Other than what feels like a very slow pace of updates, one of our gripes with TiVo's Premiere DVR platform has been a relative lack of new apps being released. Hopefully that could change soon, now that the company has opened up its Developer Channel to allow interested parties access to its SDK and tools to build their own apps. Although as our friend Dave Zatz points out, it doesn't guarantee apps will be released even if certified, anyone ready to get down with TiVo's Adobe-based environment should take a peek around. The notes do reveal some interesting details like the fact that only one app can run at a time so when an app is launched the TiVo UI is suspended, and that apps are restricted to 720p resolution only, 32MB of system memory, 20MB graphics memory and 1MB hard drive space quota. We don't know yet what can be constructed with those tools, but go ahead -- surprise us.Filed under: Home Entertainment, HDTiVo opens up Developer Channel, lets third parties create apps for your DVR originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 14 Oct 2012 01:14:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink Sam Biller (Twitter) | TiVo Developer Center | Email this | Comments

Ask Engadget: Should I replace my mouse with a graphics tablet?

Posted: 13 Oct 2012 09:14 PM PDT

Ask Engadget: Should I replace my mouse with a graphics tablet?


Ask Engadget: Should I replace my mouse with a graphics tablet?
We know you've got questions, and if you're brave enough to ask the world for answers, then here's the outlet to do so. This week's Ask Engadget inquiry is from Whee!, which we guess probably isn't their real name, who is looking for a way to ditch their mouse. If you're looking to ask one of your own, drop us a line at ask [at] engadget [dawt] com. "I'm a web developer, and my typical day involves a lot of moving and clicking when testing stuff in the browser. I've been thinking about ditching my mouse, because when using it for long hours it gets very uncomfortable. As such, I'm eyeing up a Wacom tablet and using the pen input to mouse around -- but do you think it's a good idea? Thanks in advance!" Our questioner wants to solve their wrist-pain woes, and it certainly seems like a reasonable enough idea to us. Plenty of tablets come with a mouse mode, so it's just down to the limits of your budget. If you're just dipping your toes into the water, you can pick up a Genius device for around $60. Wacom's Bamboo tablets occupy the mid-range, setting you back $80 for a 5.8-inch model, all the way up to $200 for the 8.5-incher. If you're serious about making the change, then Wacom's Intuos5 hardware is a top-range option, with the 6.2-inch version starting at $200, running all the way to $800 for the 18-inch unit, or even spending big on one of the company's Cintiq units. We've also been wondering if a touchscreen Ultrabook might be a better idea, letting your fingers do the walking to spare your aching forearms. That said, perhaps the wider Engadget community has an even better tip, so if you've already made that leap, why not share your knowledge in the comments below?Filed under: PeripheralsAsk Engadget: Should I replace my mouse with a graphics tablet? originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 13 Oct 2012 23:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments

Mobile Miscellany: week of October 8th, 2012

Posted: 13 Oct 2012 07:18 PM PDT

Mobile Miscellany: week of October 8th, 2012


Mobile Miscellany: week of October 8th, 2012
If you didn't get enough in mobile news during the week, not to worry, because we've opened the firehose for the truly hardcore. This past week, Samsung confirmed its Canadian release date for the Galaxy Note II, Alcatel took the wraps off of its first Windows Phone and it was revealed that T-Mobile will no longer openly market the iPhone in conjunction with its BYOD value plans. 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 October 8th, 2012.Continue reading Mobile Miscellany: week of October 8th, 2012Filed under: Cellphones, Wireless, Mobile, Apple, Samsung, RIM, T-MobileMobile Miscellany: week of October 8th, 2012 originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 13 Oct 2012 21:30:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments

Avoiding Unnecessary Charges While Traveling Internationally With An iPhone

Posted: 13 Oct 2012 06:20 PM PDT

Avoiding Unnecessary Charges While Traveling Internationally With An iPhone


Avoiding Unnecessary Charges While Traveling Internationally With An iPhone
Editor's Note: Brenden Mulligan is an avid traveler and entrepreneur who created Onesheet, Webbygram, TipList, ArtistData, MorningPics, and PhotoPile. You can find him on Twitter at @mulligan. In my opinion, the smartphone is the greatest travel tool ever created. They enable you to be in a completely foreign place, yet immediately have access to maps, directions, restaurant recommendations, and more.

Nokia Lumia 822 for Verizon makes a possible stop at the FCC

Posted: 13 Oct 2012 04:23 PM PDT

Nokia Lumia 822 for Verizon makes a possible stop at the FCC


Nokia Lumia 822 for Verizon makes a possible stop at the FCC
Just in case you thought Nokia's Lumia 822 for Verizon was an illusion, the FCC has given us good (if not quite smoking gun) evidence that it's tangible. A filing at the agency shows a device that's only listed as the RM-845 on the surface, but has Verizon's CDMA and LTE bands, measurements very close to those of the GSM-based Lumia 820 and a microSD slot that you wouldn't find in a Lumia 920 variant -- short of a surprise new model, there's little beyond the 822 that would currently fit the bill. Those disappointed that it's not a higher-end Lumia might take some consolation in seeing both the expected NFC as well as quad-band HSPA 3G for world roaming. Between the FCC and earlier photos, fans are really just left waiting for Verizon to make this new piece of its Windows Phone revival official, whether it's on October 29th or some other date.Filed under: Cellphones, Mobile, NokiaNokia Lumia 822 for Verizon makes a possible stop at the FCC originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 13 Oct 2012 19:18:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | FCC | Email this | Comments