ATIV Odyssey for US Cellular leaked in promo materials

<div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"><div class="image-container" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><img alt="ATIV Odyssey for US Cellular leaked in promo materials" data-src-height="389" data-src-width="619" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/05/ativodysseyuscellular01-1370043608.jpg" /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">US Cellular's been promising a WP8 handset for quite some time now, and it looks like the company's about to deliver exactly that. As you might recall, US Cellular's last Windows Phone offering was the entry-level ZTE Render which ran WP7.5 (Tango). We recently obtained promo materials for an ATIV Odyssey with US Cellular branding. This mid-range Samsung device, which is currently available on Verizon, packs a 4-inch WVGA Super AMOLED display, 1.5GHz dual-core Snapdragon S4 processor, 1GB of RAM, 8GB of built-in storage (with microSD expansion), LTE and NFC support, plus a five-megapixel autofocus camera with flash. While none of this is official (yet), we fully expect US Cellular to make a proper announcement <em>real soon now</em>. Until then, check out the gallery below for some of the aforementioned promo material. </div></div>

ATIV Odyssey for US Cellular leaked in promo materials

US Cellular's been promising a WP8 handset for quite some time now, and it looks like the company's about to deliver exactly that. A...

مزيد من المعلومات »

Verizon Galaxy S 4 to support AWS-based LTE through software update

<div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"><div class="copy post-body" dir="ltr" itemprop="text" style="text-align: left;"> <div class="image-container" style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Samsung Galaxy S 4 on Verizon" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/04/samsung-galaxy-s-4-verizon-pr-1366323265.jpg" /></div>While we already knew that Verizon slipped support for AWS-based LTE into its edition of the Galaxy S 4, it didn't say how those extra frequencies would come alive. The carrier's Mike Haberman has just cleared the air(waves): he tells <em>Bloomberg</em> that Samsung's flagship will get a software update to support AWS bands. Haberman hasn't said when the patch will arrive, although it's contingent on the higher-capacity 4G network rolling out in the next few months. The GS4 isn't likely to be alone, whatever the timing. The Nokia Lumia 928 also supports AWS, and we've reached out to learn if and when the higher-tiered Windows Phone will get an upgrade to reach its full potential.<br /> </div></div>

Verizon Galaxy S 4 to support AWS-based LTE through software update

While we already knew that Verizon slipped support for AWS-based LTE into its edition of the Galaxy S 4, it didn't say how those extra...

مزيد من المعلومات »

الشركة محضرات شبكة هونغ كونغ LTE القط 4، يوفر 150 هواوي الساخنة المتنقلة ميغابت في الثانية

<div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"><div class="force_dir"><b><span lang="ar"> </span></b><img alt="Hong Kong gets LTE Advanced Cat 4 network and mobile hotspot, courtesy of CSL" data-src-height="340" data-src-width="620" height="350" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/05/csl-cat-4-lte-1369294961.jpg" width="640" /></div><div class="force_dir"><b><span lang="ar">مع هونغ كونغ يتميز إلى حد كبير أسرع سرعة الإنترنت متوسط على هذا الكوكب، لا عجب أن المدينة أيضا واحدة من الأول من طرح خدمة تجارية 150 ميغابت في الثانية LTE القط 4-مجرد حق بعد إطلاق SingTel في سنغافورة في وقت سابق من هذا الشهر. </span><span lang="ar">أعلنت أمس بالشركة (الذي يعمل one2free وقسط أكثر من 1010)، يأخذ شبكتها LTE فد الاستفادة من حصلت مؤخرا 5 ميغاهرتز الطيف الموسع، من أجل زيادة قدرة 2600 ميغاهيرتز من 2 × 15 ميجا هرتز إلى 2 × 20 ميغاهرتز. </span><span lang="ar">هذه الترقية ما يتيح سرعة التحميل 4 القط لتصل إلى 150Mbps على الأجهزة المتوافقة، وذهب يعيش أمس.</span></b></div><b><br /></b><div class="force_dir"><b><span lang="ar">1800 ميغاهرتز الطيف الشركة سوف أيضا الحصول على ترقية من 2 × 10 ميجاهرتز MHz 2 × 15 في حزيران/يونيه، تليها قفزة أخرى إلى 2 × 20 ميغاهرتز نهاية السنة. </span><span lang="ar">ستجد شريط فيديو عرض مباشر (من باب المجاملة رينغك) يظهر أداء الفرق بين القط 3 و 4 القط بعد نهاية الشوط الأول، ومع دينو المسيحية CTO مدعيا أنه شهد بسرعة تزيد لتصل إلى مرتين بسرعة في المختبر.</span></b></div><b><br /></b><div class="force_dir"><b><span lang="ar">بينما لم تعلن الشركة أي الهواتف الجديدة في هذا الحدث، فإنه تظهر قبالة لها الساخنة المتنقلة المقبلة LTE القط 4-ذكر لا اسم لكن يبدو أنه E5776 هواوي. </span><span lang="ar">بالإضافة إلى قدرتها 150Mbps، الجهاز أيضا متوافقة مع خمسة نطاقات LTE (800/900/1800/2100/2600) كالعاصمة جيدا رباعية الموجات-HSPA + (850/900/1900/2100). </span><span lang="ar">أما بالنسبة للجزء وأي فأي، يمكن أن تدعم به راديو 802.11/b/g/n يصل إلى 10 أجهزة في وقت واحد. </span><span lang="ar">ميزة واحدة مكافأة هو أن هذه الأداة يمكن مضاعفة وبطارية USB خارجي مع الخلية 000mAh 3، السخية، التي يمكن إلا تبقى نقطة فعالة في تشغيل لمدة تصل إلى 10 ساعات.</span></b></div><b><br /></b><div class="force_dir"><b><span lang="ar">الشركة الآن قبل قبول أوامر لهذه المجموعة 2,280 دولار هونج كونج (حوالي 300 دولار أمريكي) قبل 17 حزيران/يونيه إطلاق، ولكن يمكنك أيضا الحصول عليه مجاناً بموجب عقد 24 شهرا: لحول 300 دولار هونج كونج أو 40 دولار أمريكي شهريا، تحصل على بدل شهري 7 جيجابايت مع 1010 أو قبعة 10 جيجابايت مع one2free. </span><span lang="ar">بالطبع، يمكنك أيضا مجرد انتظار P2 يصعد هواوي LTE القط 4-تمكين، ولكن ليس هناك ذكر لذلك في هذا الحدث، للأسف.</span></b></div><div class="force_dir"><b><span lang="ar">إخفاء الصحفي</span></b></div><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="360" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/WwfhVWPtIdg?feature=player_embedded" width="640"></iframe><b><br /></b><br /><div class="force_dir"><b><span lang="ar">1O1O آند one2free على تحسين تجربة العميل مع أوسع ز 4 FD LTE الطيف * وجهاز LTE القط 4 الأول "في هونغ كونغ"</span></b></div><b><br /></b><div class="force_dir"><b><span lang="ar">هونغ كونغ، 22 مايو 2013-1O1O و one2free اليوم إطلاقها التجاري من 4 ز LTE الموسعة الطيف جنبا إلى جنب مع مرحلة ما قبل النظام من في أول جهاز هونغ كونغ LTE القط 4، جلب ز 4 LTE المحمول تجربة متفوقة للعملاء في هونغ كونغ.</span></b></div><b><br /></b><div class="force_dir"><b><span lang="ar">هو نشر ما مجموعة 2 × 20 ميغاهرتز في 2600 ميغاهيرتز ز 4 التطور طويل الأمد مع 5 ميغاهرتز الطيف الموسع، ابتداء من اليوم، تقديم تجربة الجوال ز 4 أكثر سلاسة وأكثر اتساقا. </span><span lang="ar">إعادة صياغة 2 × 15 ميغا هرتز طيف 1800 ميغاهرتز في الأسابيع القليلة القادمة سوف تجلب أكبر لتعزيز تجربة العملاء.</span></b></div><div class="force_dir"><b><span lang="ar">1O1O و one2free له أوسع ز 4 FD LTE الطيف *، تقديم أكثر من قدرة شبكة ز 4 في هونغ كونغ وتجربة شبكة فائقة مع سرعة أسرع للعملاء.</span></b></div><b><br /></b><div class="force_dir"><b><span lang="ar">يمكن للعملاء LTE الاستمتاع تجربة الجوال أكثر متسقة وموثوق بها عن طريق إضافة هذا الطيف، والسماح لهم بالتمتع بالإمكانات الكاملة لعرض النطاق الترددي مطالبين بالتطبيقات مثل الألعاب التفاعلية على الإنترنت، بينما الإنفاق أقل بشكل ملحوظ الوقت تحميل ملفات كبيرة للأعمال والترفيه.</span></b></div><b><br /></b><div class="force_dir"><b><span lang="ar">وقال فيل موترام، الرئيس التنفيذي للشركة المحدودة، "نحن ملتزمون التميز العملاء بالاستثمار في تطوير شبكة متفوقة للناس والشركات من هونغ كونغ. </span><span lang="ar">منذ عام 2012، وقد استثمرنا أكثر من 1 بیلیون دولار في شبكة التنمية والابتكار، ونحن سوف تواصل الاستثمار في المحافظة على تجربة شبكة متفوقة لعملائنا. </span><span lang="ar">هذا تعزيز الشبكة مع الطيف الموسع مرة أخرى يميزنا عن المنافسة. "</span></b></div><b><br /></b><div class="force_dir"><b><span lang="ar">وباﻹضافة إلى ذلك، جلب الجهاز 4 القط LTE الجديدة أطلقت اليوم أفضل تجربة لعملائنا. </span><span lang="ar">4 القط هو معيار آخر في تكنولوجيا الأجهزة ويجلب خبرة المستخدمين أفضل بالمقارنة مع جميع الأجهزة الأخرى الموجودة. </span><span lang="ar">ابتداء من اليوم، في جميع المحلات التجارية المركز و one2free في 1O1O، عملاء قادرون على قبل النظام أول جهاز 4 القط التطور طويل الأمد في هونج كونج، جيب لاسلكي، بالانضمام إلى خطط الخدمة المعينة.</span></b></div><b><br /></b><div class="force_dir"><b><span lang="ar">إعلان اليوم وتواصل إظهار 1O1O و one2free تؤدي ز 4 التكنولوجيا والابتكار في خدمات الاتصالات المتنقلة في هونغ كونغ منذ بدء LTE شبكة 4g مزدوج الفرقة الأولى في العالم في تشرين الثاني/نوفمبر 2010.</span></b></div></div>

الشركة محضرات شبكة هونغ كونغ LTE القط 4، يوفر 150 هواوي الساخنة المتنقلة ميغابت في الثانية

  مع هونغ كونغ يتميز إلى حد كبير أسرع سرعة الإنترنت متوسط على هذا الكوكب، لا عجب أن المدينة أيضا واحدة من الأول من طرح خدمة تجارية 150 ميغ...

مزيد من المعلومات »

Optimus G will be LG's first smartphone to pack LTE TDD

<div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"><div class="image-container" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Image" data-src-height="411" data-src-width="619" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/05/optimus-g-lte-tdd-05-09-13-01.jpg" /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">LTE TDD's not much of a thing in the US (other than on Clearwire), but it's widely used across Asia and in countries like Saudi Arabia. Still, many handset makers are just getting on board, and LG has launched its first smartphone with those bands -- an Optimus G variant -- on Saudi Telecom's network. LG said it would soon roll out that model along with other, as-yet-unnamed phones, equipped with the band (also known as TD-LTE) in Japan, Austrialia, India and North America. The Korean maker added that China will see the Optimus G this summer on China Mobile, which demoed a TD-LTE prototype of that model not so long ago.</div><div class="pr_box open" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><div class="pr_box_button">Hide Press Release</div><div class="pr_text"><strong>LG TO OFFER LTE TDD SMARTPHONES IN TARGET MARKETS</strong><br /> Optimus G Posed to Expand LG's LTE TDD Footprint This Month<br /><br /> <strong>SEOUL, May 09, 2013</strong> – Following the successful demonstration of its Long Term Evolution Time Division Duplexing (LTE TDD) service at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2013, LG Electronics (LG) will today commence the worldwide rollout of LTE TDD capable smartphones. Starting in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with its flagship Optimus G smartphone on the Saudi Telecom Company (STC) network, LG will introduce LTE TDD devices this year in China, India, North America, Japan and Australia with additional countries to follow.<br /> "LTE TDD is a superior alternative in some countries due to its flexibility in uploading and downloading content," said Dr. Jong-seok Park, President and CEO of the LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company. "We're excited to offer consumers LTE TDD capable smartphones based on our unparalleled knowhow in 4G LTE technologies. With the commercial introduction of LTE TDD service, LG will build upon its expertise in 4G LTE by offering future device options utilizing this standard."<br /> LTE TDD allows receiving and transmitting to occur on the same frequency at different times, unlike Long Term Evolution Frequency Division Duplexing (LTE FDD) which assigns two different frequencies for transmitting and receiving data. This means LTE TDD works more like home broadband, with a narrow band for uploading and a wider one for downloading heavier content such as video and music for more efficient transmission of data.<br /> According to Yankee Group, markets including China, India, Europe and the United States will account for more than 134 million registered LTE TDD lines by 2016.<br /> # # #<br />About LG Electronics, Inc.<br />LG Electronics Inc. (KSE: 066570.KS) is a global leader and technology innovator in consumer electronics, mobile communications and home appliances, employing 87,000 people working in 113 offices around the world. With 2012 global sales of USD 45.22 billion (KRW 50.96 trillion), LG comprises four business units – Home Entertainment, Mobile Communications, Home Appliance, and Air Conditioning & Energy Solution – and is one of the world's leading producers of flat panel TVs, mobile devices, air conditioners, washing machines and refrigerators. LG Electronics is a 2013 ENERGY STAR? Partner of the Year. For more news and information on LG Electronics, please visit www.LGnewsroom.com.<br /> About LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company<br />The LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company is a global leader and innovator in mobile communications. With its breakthrough technologies and innovative designs, LG continues to establish a number of benchmarks in the smartphone market, while also helping create a better lifestyle for consumers by delivering a wholly enhanced smartphone experience. As a leader in 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) technology, LG continues its commitment to developing groundbreaking LTE technologies and fulfilling consumer demands with differentiated LTE devices of the highest quality, all of which are based on the company's wealth of LTE patents and technical knowledge. For more information, please visit www.lg.com.<br /> </div></div></div>

Optimus G will be LG's first smartphone to pack LTE TDD

LTE TDD's not much of a thing in the US (other than on Clearwire), but it's widely used across Asia and in countries like Saudi Ara...

مزيد من المعلومات »

LG Optimus F5 mid-range LTE smartphone hits France April 29, global dispersion to follow

<div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"><div class="image-container" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"> <img alt="LG Optimus F5 midrange LTE smartphone hits France April 29, global dispersion to follow" data-src-height="412" data-src-width="619" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/04/dsc06239.jpg" /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"> LG's F-series handsets may not be in the same class an HTC One or GS4, but we can't help but appreciate the solid specs and LTE-goodness baked into these mid-range devices. Following a debut alongside its F7 sibling at MWC, the F5 will begin trickling out to French retailers on April 29th. While there's no mention of US availability -- despite a recent leak pegging it for Verizon -- we do know LG will soon be pushing it out to parts of Asia and Central / South America. Aimed at markets new to LTE, the smartphone packs a beefy 2,150mAh battery, 5-megapixel camera, 1.2GHz dual-core processor and a 4.3-inch screen for showing off LG's skinned version of Android 4.1.2. If you're curious to give LTE a go and this looks like a winner, you'll find the full press release after the break.</div></div>

LG Optimus F5 mid-range LTE smartphone hits France April 29, global dispersion to follow

LG's F-series handsets may not be in the same class an HTC One or GS4, but we can't help but appreciate the solid specs and LTE-go...

مزيد من المعلومات »

Verizon sold 2 million iPhone 5s, 4 million iPhones in total during 2013 Q1

<div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"><div class="copy post-body" dir="ltr" itemprop="text" style="text-align: left;"> <div class="image-container" style="text-align: center;"> <img alt="Image" data-src-height="413" data-src-width="619" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/04/iphoneverizon.jpg" /></div>During Verizon's quarterly financials call, company CFO Fran Shammo let slip that of the 7.2 million smartphones that the company activated, 4 million of them were iPhones. He added that half of them were LTE-ready, which we can take to mean the iPhone 5, while the other half was mixed amongst the older devices in Apple's smartphone pantheon. While the executive didn't break out how much of the 3.2 million other smartphones were Android-based, we're reasonably confident that other operating systems haven't made too much of a dent in that figure.<br /> </div></div>

Verizon sold 2 million iPhone 5s, 4 million iPhones in total during 2013 Q1

During Verizon's quarterly financials call, company CFO Fran Shammo let slip that of the 7.2 million smartphones that the company a...

مزيد من المعلومات »

iPhone 5 carrier update may bring T-Mobile LTE to unlocked GSM models

<div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"><div class="copy post-body" dir="ltr" itemprop="text" style="text-align: left;"> <div class="image-container" style="text-align: center;"> <img alt="iPhone 5 carrier update may bring T-Mobile LTE to unlocked GSM models" data-src-height="340" data-src-width="620" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/04/4-2-2013iphoneltet-mo.jpg" /></div>Word on the street is that an update will be hitting the iPhone 5 on April 5th that will turn on access to T-Mobile's LTE network on unlocked GSM models. While you'll have to wait until April 12th to pick up the iOS handset direct from the magenta-hued carrier, those who have been running rogue with unlocked devices from AT&T or purchased direct from Apple should soon be able to run at full, blistering 4G speeds. (Where the fledgling network has been fired up, at least.) The internal notice obtained by <em>TmoNews</em> (which you can see after the break) reads:<br /><blockquote> <span>"The T-Mobile Carrier Update is a minor iOS software update that enables official iPhone support by T-Mobile. When installed, the software update enables a handful of capabilities like Visual Voicemail, MMS Settings and Network/Device optimizations that customers do not have access to today. On April 5, the software update will begin being pushed via OTA to all iPhone devices on the T-Mobile network with iOS 6.1.x or higher."</span></blockquote>So it's not just LTE, but also some of the basic features that make the iPhone such a compelling product, which will suddenly turn on for T-Mo customers. We'll know soon enough if there's truth to these rumblings, but we'd imagine the iOS update would need to be pushed out ahead of the official T-Mobile iPhone launch.<br /> <div class="image-container" style="text-align: center;"> <img alt="iPhone 5 carrier update may bring TMobile LTE to unlocked GSM models" data-src-height="155" data-src-width="620" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/04/screen-shot-2013-04-02-at-10.45.48-am.png" /></div></div></div>

iPhone 5 carrier update may bring T-Mobile LTE to unlocked GSM models

Word on the street is that an update will be hitting the iPhone 5 on April 5th that will turn on access to T-Mobile's LTE network on u...

مزيد من المعلومات »

T-Mobile reverses course, reveals Lumia 810 won't be updated to support LTE

<div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"><div class="copy post-body" dir="ltr" itemprop="text" style="text-align: left;"> <div class="image-container" style="text-align: center;"> <img alt="TMobile reverses course, reveals Lumia 810 won't be updated to support LTE" data-src-height="411" data-src-width="619" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/04/lumia-810.jpg" /></div>We've some really unfortunate news to share with Lumia 810 owners who'd purchased the handset on T-Mobile's word that a software update would enable LTE support. As it turns out, despite the Lumia 810's hardware readiness and regulatory approval to access Band 4 LTE, that's not going to happen -- T-Mobile isn't going to release the update. Sadly, this isn't an April Fools' prank. If you're scratching your head about the revelation, you're not alone. Representatives for the UnCarrier first revealed to us back in January that a software update would enable LTE functionality, which is a position that it's maintained up through last week. As it stands, this leaves T-Mobile without an LTE offering for Windows Phone users, as the smartphone field is now limited to the Apple iPhone 5, BlackBerry Z10, HTC One, Samsung Galaxy Note II and Galaxy S4. We've asked T-Mobile whether it might make concessions to those who purchased the Lumia 810 on good faith that an LTE software update would be released, but for the moment, you'll need to find solace in the carrier's speedy HSPA+ 42 network.<br /> <blockquote> <strong>Statement from T-Mobile</strong><br /> While the Nokia Lumia 810 features a chipset, which provides the hardware capability to support both HSPA+42 and LTE, the device will not automatically access our LTE network and, at this time, it will not receive an update to do so.<br /> <br /> T-Mobile is committed to enhancing customers' experience with our devices, including providing upgrades to device features and operating systems, and T-Mobile aims to deliver software upgrades when it will provide a better experience for our customers. We'll share additional information on upgrades for the Nokia Lumia 810 when they are available.</blockquote></div></div>

T-Mobile reverses course, reveals Lumia 810 won't be updated to support LTE

We've some really unfortunate news to share with Lumia 810 owners who'd purchased the handset on T-Mobile's word that a softw...

مزيد من المعلومات »

T-Mobile's iPhone 5 gets official: we go hands-on

<div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"><div class="image-container" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"> <img alt="T-Mobile's iPhone 5 gets official: we go hands-on" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/03/iphone5tmo.jpg" /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"> Before today, using an iPhone on T-Mobile's network meant a compromise on speed: unlocked handsets would get service, but only on EDGE. Thanks to spectrum refarming efforts that started last fall, the operator has been able to suddenly "turn on" 4G (the HSPA+ kind) for that grey market segment. But with Apple now bringing the iPhone 5 <em>officially</em> to T-Mobile's newly launched LTE lineup, the UnCarrier's subscriber base no longer has to trade down.</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"> Being the last of the major US carriers to be granted access to the Cupertino cult, T-Mobile trotted out the device with a decent amount of fanfare. Well, at least as much as can be mustered for a six month-old device. And, what can we say, an iPhone is an iPhone. Aesthetically, it's the same handset that's already available from AT&T, Verizon, Sprint and a handful of regional carriers. That means a large swath of fortified glass on the front and a sheet of lovely metal on the rear. When it launches on April 12th with a $99 down payment, it'll be able to hop on T-Mobile's burgeoning LTE network on the AWS band. But, should that not be active in your hometown, it'll fallback to big-magenta's AWS-powered HSPA+ 42Mbps network.</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"> <img alt="Gallery Image" height="425" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/03/dsc06453-1364317047.jpg" width="640" /><img alt="Gallery Image" height="425" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/03/dsc06455.jpg" width="640" /><img alt="Gallery Image" height="425" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/03/dsc06456.jpg" width="640" /><img alt="Gallery Image" height="425" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/03/dsc06457.jpg" width="640" /><img alt="Gallery Image" height="425" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/03/dsc06461.jpg" width="640" /><img alt="Gallery Image" height="425" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/03/dsc06463.jpg" width="640" /><img alt="Gallery Image" height="425" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/03/dsc06465.jpg" width="640" /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"> The biggest change to the iPhone 5 for T-Mo is the addition of HD Voice capabilities. We were able to give the feature a quick try and the results were pretty clear and lacked the tinniness often associated with cellphone calls. That being said, in the noisy event hall it was a little tough to get a full taste of the experience and there was a slight echo on the receiving end. Of course, you'll need two devices with HD Voice to take advantage and that's still a pretty small selection of handsets on the market at the moment.</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"> The iPhone did shine on T-Mobile's uncongested LTE network. We ran Speed Test on two separate devices and pulled down an average of about 20Mbps with peak speeds of 28Mbps. Upload speeds were a pretty consistent 8Mbps and ping times stayed under 40ms. By comparison, the Verizon version of the iPhone 5 we had on hand only pulled down about 4Mbps, upload speeds reached 3.5Mbps and ping times were consistently north of 60ms. Of course, T-Mobile can brag about all their unused bandwidth, but as more devices start hopping on its LTE highway, we'd expect to see some dip in throughput.</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"> The speed advantages were really clear when attempting a FaceTime call. The Carly-endorsed model produced crisp and clear results when reaching out a rep stationed in Cupertino with only minimal artifacts or pixelization.</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"> Otherwise, though, this is the same phone you've come to love (or, maybe hate). The screen is as beautiful as ever and the OS as quick as we've come to expect from a relatively unmolested iPhone. (Once you've spent a few months updating apps and loading up media though, all bets are off.) The only hint of branding besides Apple is the tiny T-Mobile in the top left-hand corner of the screen. And, honestly, we wouldn't have it any other way.</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><img alt="Gallery Image" height="424" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/03/dsc06469-1364317061.jpg" width="640" /></div></div>

T-Mobile's iPhone 5 gets official: we go hands-on

Before today, using an iPhone on T-Mobile's network meant a compromise on speed: unlocked handsets would get service, but only on ED...

مزيد من المعلومات »

Chromebook Pixel with LTE to ship by April 8th

<div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"><div class="copy post-body" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"> <div class="image-container" style="text-align: center;"> <img alt="Chromebook Pixel LTE ship date" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/03/pixellte619.png" /></div>For those that can swing a Chromebook Pixel in the first place, the LTE model may be the wisest choice when it promises always-on data for a constantly connected machine. Anyone who can justify the $1,449 outlay will be happy to know that Google has quietly narrowed down the launch window: early orders should now ship by April 8th. Shoppers will still have to be Americans willing to latch on to Verizon's network for LTE, but the date leaves a mere two weeks before the release of what's unquestionably the highest-end (and priciest) Chrome OS system yet. Any takers?<br /> </div></div>

Chromebook Pixel with LTE to ship by April 8th

For those that can swing a Chromebook Pixel in the first place, the LTE model may be the wisest choice when it promises always-on data f...

مزيد من المعلومات »

MetroPCS boosts budget LTE lineup with the Huawei Premia 4G, a 4-inch, ICS handset for $149

<div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"><div class="image-container" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"> <img alt="MetroPCS boosts budget LTE lineup with the Huawei Premia 4G, a 4inch, ICS handset for $149" data-src-height="450" data-src-width="244" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/03/huaweipremia4g3-21-1363876428.jpg" /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"> All signs point toward the T-Mobile / MetroPCS merger becoming a formal thing pretty soon, but the Wireless for All carrier isn't wasting any time and is now welcoming yet another budget smartphone with LTE to its hefty mobile arsenal. And while the newly announced Huawei Premia 4G might not be amongst MetroPCS' better-specced handsets, its 4-inch (800 x 480) display, 1.5GHz dual-core CPU, 1GB RAM and 5-megapixel rear shooter will certainly make this Ice Cream Sandwich slab a relatively solid option at $149. So, those looking for some LTE love without having to break the bank, someone's calling your name -- and, starting today, you can snag one of these Huawei Premia 4Gs in-store or via the MetroPCS site linked below.</div></div>

MetroPCS boosts budget LTE lineup with the Huawei Premia 4G, a 4-inch, ICS handset for $149

All signs point toward the T-Mobile / MetroPCS merger becoming a formal thing pretty soon, but the Wireless for All carrier isn't wast...

مزيد من المعلومات »

LG announces 10 million LTE smartphones sold worldwide

<div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><img alt="LG announces 10 million LTE smartphones sold worldwide" data-src-height="400" data-src-width="619" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/03/lg-10-million.jpg" /> </div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"> It's been roughly two years since LG began its role in the LTE Revolution, but the company has just crossed an important milestone in its pursuit. Today, LG revealed that it's now sold 10 million LTE smartphones, which is double the number we last saw in August. Despite the lengthy amount of time it's taken LG to achieve this 10 million figure, the news comes at an interesting juncture, as the company's now ramping up distribution of its halo device, the Optimus G. Similarly, both the Optimus F7 and F5 are due later this year, which will be aimed at those seeking 4G on a budget. Will we see an uptick in LG's sales of LTE smartphones? We certainly hope so, but our Magic 8-Ball's currently broken. That said, you'll find the full announcement after the break.</div><div class="open" dir="ltr" id="pr_box" style="text-align: left;"> <div id="pr_box_button">Hide Press Release</div><div id="pr_text"> <strong>LG PASSES TEN MILLION MARK IN LTE SMARTPHONE SALES</strong><br /> LG Expands LTE Market with Compelling Lineup Targeting Diverse Range of Consumer Needs<br /> <br /> SEOUL, Mar. 3, 2013 -- LG Electronics (LG) reports that it has sold more than 10 million LTE smartphones worldwide, a result of the company's aggressive push into 4G markets with a combination of the best hardware and advanced 4G LTE technologies.<br /> "Aggressive pushing forward with 4G LTE technology allows LG satisfy the needs of consumers and is a huge factor in our growing success in global LTE smartphone sales," said Dr. Jong-seok Park, President and CEO of the LG Mobile Communications Company. "Having established ourselves as a major industry player, we will continue to expand our footprint in the global LTE market with a wider range of differentiated, high quality LTE smartphones."<br /> LG's success in expanding its presence in this segment is a result of its early entry into the LTE market and its leadership in LTE research and development. Last year, LG launched popular LTE smartphones in significant markets such as the United States, Japan, Germany and South Korea. In recent weeks, the company began a global rollout of its LG Optimus G in an additional 50 countries.<br /> According to Strategic Analytics, global shipments of LTE smartphones are expected to drastically increase to 275 million units this year. LG is aiming to double its LTE smartphone penetration this year, expanding its presence in both established and emerging markets with a variety of devices. New for 2013, LG's Optimus F series will deliver a high-speed experience to users transitioning from 3G to 4G LTE networks in countries around the world.<br /> </div></div></div>

LG announces 10 million LTE smartphones sold worldwide

  It's been roughly two years since LG began its role in the LTE Revolution, but the company has just crossed an important milestone i...

مزيد من المعلومات »

China Mobile begins TD-LTE trials in Guangzhou and Shenzhen, users need a Galaxy S III for now

<div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><img alt="China Mobile begins TDLTE trials in Guangzhou and Shenzhen, users need a Galaxy S III for now" data-src-height="415" data-src-width="620" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/02/5-dsc6646.jpg" /> </div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"> It looks like China Mobile is making good on its promise to carry out TD-LTE trials this year: the carrier is launching test programs in both Guangzhou and Shenzen, according to a report from the Chinese news site Guangming Online. As it happens, this isn't technically the first time China Mobile has invited users to test its LTE network, but it <em>is</em> the first time people can access it via smartphones (as opposed to routers and MiFi devices).</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"> Curiously, the trial will initially work only on the TD-LTE-capable Galaxy S III, which is strange because China Mobile just unveiled a handful of LTE handsets at MWC, and didn't even mention the GSIII at its press conference. Once you've got that phone in hand, you'll need to preload it with 4,699 yuan worth of credits and sign a two-year agreement, with 388 yuan to be deducted each month. Already signed up for 2G or 3G service with China Mobile? You can add 1,500 yuan to receive a 4G device, USIM card and 15 gigs of LTE data (free for the first three months).</div></div>

China Mobile begins TD-LTE trials in Guangzhou and Shenzhen, users need a Galaxy S III for now

  It looks like China Mobile is making good on its promise to carry out TD-LTE trials this year: the carrier is launching test programs in...

مزيد من المعلومات »

PSA: Sprint LTE is now live in San Francisco

<div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" dir="ltr" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="516" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/02/sprintltesanfranciscolead01.jpg" width="640" /></div><div class="separator" dir="ltr" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" dir="ltr" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Imagine our surprise when, upon firing up Sprint's Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 earlier today for some routine app updates, we saw the 4G logo light up (!) for the first tim<em>e ever</em>. Yes, ladies and gentlemen, it appears that sometime in the past few days, Sprint's finally deigned to flick the LTE switch in a significant market -- namely beautiful San Francisco. We immediately grabbed our Optimus G and EVO 4G LTE review units and hopped in the car for some quick nearby tests. The verdict? We found pockets of LTE in Potrero Hill and SoMa, and nothing but CDMA in the Mission District -- that's two out of the three neighborhoods we checked. Speeds reached peaks of 16.7Mbps down and 9.4Mbps up with full signal but performance varied wildly, even block to block. Sprint had already enabled LTE in parts of Silicon Valley and had marked the city by the bay for one of its upcoming rollouts. Do you use Sprint and live in SF? Hit the comments and let us know if you're enjoying the sweet nectar of LTE in your area. </div></div>

PSA: Sprint LTE is now live in San Francisco

  Imagine our surprise when, upon firing up Sprint's Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 earlier today for some routine app updates, we saw the 4G logo li...

مزيد من المعلومات »

T-Mobile Sonic 2.0 LTE hotspot reportedly poses for a press image

<div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"><hr dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" /> <div class="copy post-body" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"> <div class="image-container" style="text-align: center;"> <img alt="TMobile's Sonic 20 LTE hotspot poses for a press image" data-src-height="340" data-src-width="620" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/02/t-mobile-sonic-2-lte-hotspot-leak-1361073471.jpg" /></div>We've previously had just a smattering of text to hint that T-Mobile might kick off its formal LTE launch with a Sonic 2.0 Mobile Hotspot. Things just got more tangible this weekend through an apparent <em>TmoNews</em> leak. The really-truly-4G pocket router has surfaced in a supposed press render that's fairly plain looking, but suggests a little sophistication through a color screen. We're still missing the rather important details of the Sonic 2.0's performance and price; if prior tips are on the mark, though, we'll have our answers (and more devices) in about six weeks.<br /> </div></div>

T-Mobile Sonic 2.0 LTE hotspot reportedly poses for a press image

We've previously had just a smattering of text to hint that T-Mobile might kick off its formal LTE ...

مزيد من المعلومات »

Broadcom outs smaller, more efficient LTE-Advanced modem for high-spec mobiles

<div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"><hr dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" /> <div class="image-container" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"> <img alt="Broadcom out shrunken down LTEAdvanced modem for highspec mobiles" data-src-height="340" data-src-width="620" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/02/broadcom-lead.jpg" /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"> Welcome to the BCM21892. It may sound like every other piece of Broadcom silicon we've covered, but it actually represents an important move from a company that is eager to start pecking at Qualcomm's lunch. First and foremost, this a 4G modem for flagship phones rather than any budget fare, with support for LTE-Advanced and data speeds of up to 150Mb/s. To deliver that kind of performance, carriers either need 20MHz of contiguous bandwidth -- a rarity these days -- or they need carrier aggregation technology, which allows a modem to exploit separate chunks of bandwidth simultaneously. The BCM21892 boasts that spec too, not to mention compatibility with most of the popular network standards in use around the world, from the TD and FD types of LTE right down to HSPA+, TD-SCDMA and EDGE/GSM. Finally, through a combination of small transistors (28nm) and clever algorithms, the chip is claimed to reduce power consumption by 25 percent compared to rival devices, and also to take up less space -- potentially leaving more room for other goodies (Broadcom suggests NFC). The chip is still only at the the sampling stage, however, so the folks at Qualcomm shouldn't have too much to worry about until at least 2014.</div></div>

Broadcom outs smaller, more efficient LTE-Advanced modem for high-spec mobiles

Welcome to the BCM21892. It may sound like every other piece of Broadcom silicon we've covered, b...

مزيد من المعلومات »

Android 4.0 officially rolls out to HTC Thunderbolt

<div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"><hr dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" /> <div class="copy post-body" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"> <div class="image-container" style="text-align: center;"> <img alt="HTC Thunderbolt" data-src-height="480" data-src-width="640" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/01/htc-thunderbolt-1359676910.jpg" /></div>Hades hath frozen over, folks: after nearly two years on the market, Verizon's very first LTE-capable smartphone, the HTC Thunderbolt, has made the upgrade to Ice Cream Sandwich (Android 4.0.4) with Sense 3.6 in tow. The update, which was first discovered a few days ago, is finally rolling out in phases beginning today. Of course, this also means that many owners may not experience the joys of ICS for yet a few days (or weeks) to come, but it's at least now officially rocking handsets across the nation. Just in time for many of those users to look into renewing their contracts. Better late than never, we suppose.<br /> </div></div>

Android 4.0 officially rolls out to HTC Thunderbolt

Hades hath frozen over, folks: after nearly two years on the market, Verizon's very first LTE-cap...

مزيد من المعلومات »

PSA: Get your 128GB iPads starting

<div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"><hr dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" /> <div class="copy post-body" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"> <div class="image-container" style="text-align: center;"> <img alt="" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2012/10/ipad3-4.jpg" /></div>If you like the very best, you'll be happy to hear that the biggest capacity, <em>most expensive</em> iPad yet has now landed at the Apple Store online. US customers can pick from AT&T, Sprint or Verizon to power their 128GB LTE model ($929), although AT&T has a reduced waiting time of 1-3 days, compared to 3-5 business days for the other two carriers. Expect the WiFi iteration ($799) to arrive within three days -- that is, if you place your order at the source today.<br /> </div></div>

PSA: Get your 128GB iPads starting

If you like the very best, you'll be happy to hear that the biggest capacity, most expensive iPa...

مزيد من المعلومات »

Which T-Mobile smartphones will support LTE?

<div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"><hr dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" /> <div class="copy post-body" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"> <div class="image-container" style="text-align: center;"> <img alt="Which T-Mobile smartphones will support LTE?" data-src-height="340" data-src-width="620" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/01/t-mobile-lte-1359591227.jpg" /></div>It's no secret that T-Mobile is on the cusp of lighting up its first LTE network in Las Vegas, but with Kansas City soon to follow -- and ambitions of extending LTE coverage to 100 million Americans by mid-year -- it's time to start factoring this consideration into your next smartphone purchase. While the carrier's HSPA+ 42 network is certainly speedy, there's no point in saddling yourself with a device that's rooted in the past. Want to make sure you're ready for what comes next? Read on for everything you need to know.<br /> As it stands, T-Mobile currently sells three smartphones that'll support its nascent LTE network. The first two are the Galaxy Note II and the Lumia 810 -- both of which must receive a software update to enable the functionality. We recently spoke with T-Mobile about the matter, and while representatives confirmed the pair would be updated, the company isn't ready to discuss a timeline. The third smartphone that's known to support LTE over Band 4 (1700MHz AWS) is the Nexus 4, and while it's completely possible to enable this dormant feature, the phone has yet to receive FCC certification for this purpose. We're cautiously hopeful that the Nexus 4 will be certified for LTE Band 4, but until this happens, operation in this mode is illegal and comes at your own risk.<br /> Beyond this trio, T-Mobile has revealed two forthcoming smartphones that'll support its flavor of LTE: the BlackBerry Z10 and a revised Galaxy S III. Both devices will offer LTE connectivity out of the box, but T-Mobile has yet to nail down a specific release date for either handset. In the case of the BlackBerry Z10, it won't hit store shelves until mid-March at the very earliest.<br /> All things told, the Galaxy Note II, Lumia 810 and Nexus 4 are each worthwhile purchases. If you're looking to buy a T-Mobile smartphone today, we recommend you choose among these three. If you're less than thrilled with the bunch (and you're willing to wait), the BlackBerry Z10 or the retooled Galaxy S III each merit consideration. Beyond that, we've no doubt that T-Mobile has many other juicy, LTE-enabled smartphones in the pipeline. Just remember to shop smart, folks.<br /> </div></div>

Which T-Mobile smartphones will support LTE?

It's no secret that T-Mobile is on the cusp of lighting up its first LTE network in Las Vegas, but...

مزيد من المعلومات »

LG Spirit 4G arrives on MetroPCS, delivers 4.5-inch display and ICS to the budget-minded crowd

<div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"><hr dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" /> <div class="image-container" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"> <img alt="LG Spirit 4G arrives on MetroPCS, delivers 45inch display and ICS to the budgetminded crowd" data-src-height="450" data-src-width="243" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/01/lgspirit4gleadjpg-1359614268.jpg" /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"> We are definitely no strangers to seeing MetroPCS bring well-priced, decently-specced Android handsets to market, and we have a feeling that's something potential and current subscribers certainly appreciate. Because, well, who doesn't like choice? With today's LG Spirit 4G launch, MetroPCS continues to expand its LTE-at-a-bargain ideals, announcing a smartphone that carries some pretty decent specs for being contract-free and costing a mere 269 bucks. Naturally, the 4.5-inch, 960 x 540 display is among the Spirit's main highlights, but there's also an unspecified 1.2GHz, dual-core CPU, a 5-megapixel rear shooter capable of 1080p video, and Ice Cream Sandwich, to boot. The carrier's quick to point out that its newly introduced slab is a follow-up to that LG Motion 4G we saw last year, and that it's compatible with those LTE plans which were unveiled earlier this month. It's worth noting that while the LG Spirit 4G's official MSRP is $269, MetroPCS will have it up for grabs, starting today, at the cheaper price of $199 -- that, of course, after a <em>beloved</em> mail-in rebate and for "a limited time" only. You'll find a couple more press shots after the break, and be sure to hit the source link if you're interested in grabbing one of these for yourself.</div></div>

LG Spirit 4G arrives on MetroPCS, delivers 4.5-inch display and ICS to the budget-minded crowd

We are definitely no strangers to seeing MetroPCS bring well-priced, decently-specced Android handset...

مزيد من المعلومات »