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Samsung Galaxy S III S Voice APK leaked online

# 2012-05-19 15:52:00, Engadget
If you find yourself with nothing better to do this weekend, then you might have a bit of fun playing around with Samsung's soon-to-be-released S Voice application on your rooted Android 4.0 smartphone. The APK has now made its way into the wild, and we couldn't help but take it for a spin on our ...

Mobile Miscellany: week of May 14th, 2012

# 2012-05-19 15:30:00, Engadget
Not all mobile news is destined for the front page, but if you're like us and really want to know what's going on, then you've come to the right place. This past week, Verizon Wireless brought its LTE service to 28 new markets and expanded its reach in 11 additional areas. We also saw Straight Tal...

Microsoft exec says Windows Phone outselling iPhone in China

# 2012-05-19 12:59:00, Engadget
Going by Microsoft's Greater China COO Michel van der Bel, the launch of Windows Phone in China is off to an auspicious start -- enough to give Apple the shakes. He claims that devices like the Nokia Lumia 800c have helped Windows Phone reach seven percent of the Chinese market, or just enough to ...

Facebook likes Karma app, buys the whole darn thing

# 2012-05-19 10:38:00, Engadget
What does one do after generating billions from an initial public stock offering? Go shopping, of course. After falling short of expectations following its somewhat helter-skelter IPO debut, Facebook simply shook off the whole thing and acquired itself some good Karma. No, we're not talking about t...

China clears Google acquisition of Motorola, eliminates last barrier to Googorola bliss (update)

# 2012-05-19 08:39:00, Engadget
The final significant roadblock to Google's buyout of Motorola has been cleared, as Chinese regulators have just given their rubber stamp. Their approval follows a few months after the simultaneous American and European clearances, and virtually all that's left now is to formally close the deal an...

ZTE Low-entry Smartphone Sold In the U.S. Contains Security Hole

# 2012-05-18 19:04:54, M.I.C. Gadget
Concern over Chinese phone manufacturer ZTE expansion in U.S. has intensified even more now that ZTE confirms existence of security hole in one of its model sold in the U.S. last year. ZTE Score is out in the United States on the prepaid brand Cricket Mobile. This phone is selling for about $65 over...

Huawei Unveiled a Cheap Dual-core phone To Compete with Xiaomi

# 2012-05-18 17:15:38, M.I.C. Gadget
Here in the China, most of our smartphones are relatively affordable, thanks to the cheap labors. Now, even big name like Huawei, is making a play to break out of the low-cost smartphone market. Today, Huawei and Qihoo 360 has jointly announced a dual-core Android handset called "Huawei Shine (华�...

Samsung Galaxy S III for T-Mobile hits FCC, brings future-proofed HSPA+ for good measure

# 2012-05-18 14:14:00, Engadget
There's been hints of it coming as early as February, but we now have a smoking gun at the FCC: the Galaxy S III is coming to T-Mobile. A Samsung SGH-T999 has popped up at the agency sporting newly added 1,700MHz AWS support that's the telltale sign of a T-Mobile device, along with the T999 name i...

GameStop Mobile launches as AT&T virtual carrier, gives us rare bring-your-own GSM in US

# 2012-05-18 13:11:00, Engadget
Here's an expansion of mobile competition in the US that comes out of left field, even for us: GameStop as a cellular provider. GameStop Mobile, as it's called, is that rare bird of an AT&T-based MVNO that relies on a bring-your-own-device strategy. As long as your hardware works on AT&T's 850MHz ...

$74 MK802 PC-on-a-stick beats Cotton Candy to market, has ICS on board

# 2012-05-18 08:02:00, Engadget
Unless you're lucky enough to live in Scandinavia, you'll have to wait till the end of summer to get your Cotton Candy fix. Aching to nab yourself a computer-on-a-stick before then? If you're willing to step down in specs, the Chinese-made MK802 could be the PC in your pocket. For $74 (versus $199...

ZTE confirms the Score M has a backdoor, hopes to patch up soon

# 2012-05-18 06:29:00, Engadget
Who knew that owning a ZTE Score M would mean living life on the edge? ZTE has confirmed that the MetroPCS phone has a backdoor vulnerability which could let a less-than-scrupulous hacker get root-level control over the Android 2.3 phone -- and because it's a unique app baked into the firmware, th...

Being open could close the door on Android

# 2012-05-18 05:45:58, BGR: The Three Biggest Letters In Tech
While I may recommend the iPhone to the majority of people who ask, Android is still my mobile operating system of choice. Google has created a truly amazing and innovative platform, and because it is open-source anyone can tweak it and customize it. Even devices that weren’t meant for Android, su...

HTC Desire C hands-on (video)

# 2012-05-18 04:06:00, Engadget
HTC gave us a quick session to play around with its latest handset, the Desire C. No, it's not part of the consolidated One series, nor is the company revealing precisely what that "C" stands for -- heaven forfend it's "cheap." While a humble 320 x 480 touchscreen and 600MHz processor might not set many smartphone obsessives' hearts a' ...

Insert Coin: Chameleon adaptive home screen replacement for Android tablets

# 2012-05-18 02:15:00, Engadget
In Insert Coin, we look at an exciting new tech project that requires funding before it can hit production. If you'd like to pitch a project, please send us a tip with "Insert Coin" as the subject line. If you're an Android tablet owner, you're likely very familiar with the drill: after you unlock...

MIUI Spotted Running on Meizu MX!

# 2012-05-18 01:25:12, M.I.C. Gadget
Xiaomi's CEO Lei Jun and Meizu's CEO Jack Wong used to be friends and business partner, but for some reasons, they became rival subsequently. Recently, Xiaomi posted a thread on their forum seeking testers for MIUI V4 ROM beta test on the Meizu MX (dual-core version), and the image above is from one...

Hacking iPod headphone controller for use with Android

# 2012-05-18 01:01:20, Hack a Day
[Buddhra] wanted to use a set of ear buds that also had a controller built into the wire. The headset he chose to go with is meant for use with iPod, but he figured it should be possible to make it work with Android too. He was right, and managed to alter the controller for [...]

[Hands-On] Panasonic Eluga v, power & life mobile devices – docomo summer 2012

# 2012-05-17 22:14:04, Akihabara News
ELUGA V P-06D, ELUGA power P-07D “These three summer models are the first to be released under the docomo Eluga brand. The first is the Eluga power P-07D. My hands are a little bit big, but this is a 5-inch display. When you hear that it’s 5-inch, you might imagine a bulky device that’s hard [...

Sony helps you 'personalize' your Xperia further, announces case maker partnerships

# 2012-05-17 22:04:00, Engadget
Despite there being so many smartphones nowadays, finding cases for certain handsets can be tricky -- unless you're toting the likes of an iPhone or the latest Android flagship device, that is. Keeping that in mind, Sony has good news for Xperia owners, as it's officially announced a partnership p...

Liquidware debuts Amber, a customizable Android development tablet

# 2012-05-17 20:07:00, Engadget
It's likely overkill for those interested only in some basic tablet modding, but the folks from Liquidware (no strangers to the DIY scene) have a new bit of kit that should please those looking to take on a more ambitious project. Dubbed simply Amber, the kit is described as "80 percent of the way...

Samsung's Galaxy S III reportedly notches nine million pre-orders worldwide

# 2012-05-17 17:27:00, Engadget
Wondering how the launch of Samsung's Galaxy S III is going? According to the Korea Economic Daily, an unnamed Samsung executive revealed that the followup to its previous fastest selling phone has already racked up nine million pre-orders around the world. That would put it nearly halfway to the ...

LG Optimus 4X HD stops in at the FCC, flaunts AT&T bands, global support

# 2012-05-17 14:39:00, Engadget
LG's latest 4.7-inch wunderphone may not have received an official release this side of the Atlantic, but that doesn't mean the Feds aren't putting it through its paces. A global version of the LG Optimus 4X HD made its way through the FCC test labs recently, revealing a quad-band GSM / EDGE radio...

Apple, HTC ordered by judge to sit down, try and make nice on August 28th

# 2012-05-17 10:49:00, Engadget
There's a trend starting to emerge of judges wanting Apple to talk settlements with others rather than duke it out in the courtroom. Just two weeks after Apple and Samsung were steered towards talking about a potential deal, a Delaware court has ordered Apple and HTC to meet on August 28th in the ...

Report: Americans have 28 percent more mobile apps in 2012

# 2012-05-17 07:00:00, TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog
If it feels like you not only have more apps on your iPhone, but that you're spending more time in those apps, then you should congratulate yourself on being as savvy as pollster Nielsen. According to a report from the organization, the number of apps on the average smartphone increased from 32...

Samsung Galaxy S III now available for pre-order on T-Mobile UK

# 2012-05-17 06:50:00, Engadget
Sure, we'd seen a handful of other carriers in the UK have Sammy's GS3 up for pre-order, but that circle wouldn't be complete without a certain Magenta network. Worry not, though, as T-Mobile's joined the pre-order race and is now ready to swap your cash for a spanking-new Galaxy slab. Per usual -...

Which devices have Ice Cream Sandwich?

# 2012-05-17 04:00:00, Engadget
It's mid-May -- do you know where your Ice Cream Sandwich update is? Six months after Android 4.0 made its debut on the Samsung Galaxy Nexus, millions of owners of legacy Android devices are still anxiously awaiting the day the new firmware gets downloaded on their own electronic real estate. At l...

Samsung launches customer service app on Android as proof that it Cares

# 2012-05-17 02:32:00, Engadget
Worried that Samsung is too busy selling millions of devices to care about you, the individual consumer? Fear not, for the company has released an app to prove its unconditional dedication to your happiness, and it's appropriately called Samsung Cares. The program serves as a hub for online suppor...

Steam remote downloads exit beta, make impatience an option for everyone

# 2012-05-16 23:47:00, Engadget
That was quick. Just two weeks after Valve posted a new Steam beta that allows remote game downloads, it now has a truly polished release for everyone. Both Mac and Windows gamers can now queue up demos and full games, whether it's from a browser at work or from the Steam mobile app. Appropriately...

[Hands-On] Sharp Aquos st, Zeta & sv smartphones – docomo summer 2012

# 2012-05-16 22:40:48, Akihabara News
AQUOS PHONE st “In the Aquos Phone st, the emphasis is on design and music. The design has some special features, including a strap hole that protrudes slightly. Regarding music, this model has a Play key especially for music, so you can start and stop playing easily, without using the touchscreen...

I'm Watch creator explains order fulfillment process, offers 15 percent discount for your patience

# 2012-05-16 22:04:00, Engadget
We all know that Android 1.6 isn't getting any newer, but it's now clear that customers pining for the I'm Watch will need to dig deeply and muster a final bit of tolerance. According to the Italian smartwatch creator, it's made a few changes to the device, primarily to allow for greater applicati...

Nielsen: Americans have 28 percent more mobile apps in 2012, look down on the web with disdain

# 2012-05-16 21:22:00, Engadget
It's not hard to see that Americans love their mobile apps, and Nielsen can now tell us by how much. The average US smartphone owner circa mid-2012 now brandishes 41 apps, a pretty hefty 28 percent increase from a year earlier. They're preferring native apps to the web, as well: they're more likel...