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Sony Xperia T Takes A Visit To The FCC, Gets Teardown Treatment For Good Measure

Posted: 15 Sep 2012 01:05 PM PDT

 

In the spirit of tearing down its other devices before they’re released, Sony has gone ahead and teased us with a full teardown of its upcoming Xperia T smartphone. This now gives us a simplified view of the innards of the smartphone, which doesn’t highlight anything too unfamiliar or shocking. As you can see, there is an unobstructed view of where many of the parts are placed and positioned. The device will feature HSPA+, giving the clear indication that it will likely operate on T-Mobile or (hopefully) AT&T networks, as we have been hinted before.

So now that we have an idea of how the phone’s inside looks, all that’s left now is the actual release date of the smartphone. Hopefully Sony will give us a concrete date soon because you know, many of us are waiting for that smartphone to land in our hands and all. Be sure to jump past the break to check out a couple of additional images highlighting the teardown.

 

 

source: FCC
via: Engadget

Google Now Aims To Answer Your Favorite Actor’s Bacon Number

Posted: 15 Sep 2012 12:39 PM PDT

 

Just in case you didn’t believe Google Now knows all can answer most questions, it has gone out and answered yet another impressive question. We’re sure you all are familiar with Kevin Bacon’s Six Degrees of Separation, right? You know— the idea that every famed actor is somehow linked to Kevin Bacon somehow. So while it may be a struggle for the average person to think of some sort of link between one actor and Kevin Bacon, Google now can simply answer the question with ease. All you need to do is simply grab your Jelly Bean-powered device, fire up Google now and simply ask, “what is _____ bacon number”? Once done, you’ll then see the potentially shocking result.

Leave it to Google to keep pushing the envelope when it comes to anything cool or awesome— sheesh.

Thanks Josh!

ITC Judge Rules That Apple Didn’t Violate Samsung’s Patents

Posted: 15 Sep 2012 12:25 PM PDT

The patent wars continue on as Apple and Samsung are in the middle of multiple disputes in numerous countries. The International Trade Commission has one on their desk as Samsung is suing Apple for infringing on four of their patents. In the preliminary ruling on Friday, Judge James Gildea ruled that Apple didn’t infringe on any of Samsung’s patents.

The ruling is not final until the commission decides whether or not to agree with their judge. That decision should come some time in January. Before that decision is made, the International Trade Commission will also decide if Samsung copied Apple’s iPhones and iPads, sound familiar. These patent wars have been going on since 2010, and with more cases coming up and appeals yet to be resolved, who knows when or if they will end.

Source: Reuters

Motorola Droid RAZR M Developer Edition now available to purchase for $549.99

Posted: 14 Sep 2012 10:45 PM PDT

Motorola has kept its promise and officially made the Droid RAZR M Developer Edition available to buy online. Unlike the original Droid RAZR M, the dev model features an unlocked bootloader, meaning custom ROMs and kernels can easily be loaded on the new hardware. You’ll still be getting the same specs however, including an “edge-to-edge” 4.3-inch qHD display, a 1.5GHz dual-core Snapdragon S4 processor, 1GB of RAM and Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. Be prepared to pay up, though, as the Droid RAZR M Developer Edition will set you back $549.99. Be sure to head to the source link below for the full list of deets.

Source: Motorola

Google issues official statement regarding canceled Acer Aliyun smartphone launch

Posted: 14 Sep 2012 10:21 PM PDT

Earlier today, it was reported that Acer’s CloudMobile A800 had been canceled because its Aliyun OS wasn’t compatible with the Android ecosystem. Acer made it made it known that Google had “expressed concerns” about the device’s launch, though several important details that could potentially explain the reasoning behind the decision were lacking. To clear up the issue, the Mountain View search giant has issued an official statement.

“Compatibility is at the heart of the Android ecosystem and ensures a consistent experience for developers, manufacturers and consumers. Non-compatible versions of Android, like Aliyun, weaken the ecosystem. All members of the Open Handset Alliance have committed to building one Android platform and to not ship non-compatible Android devices. This does not however, keep OHA members from participating in competing ecosystems.”

While the words above provide some insight as to why the device’s launch was indefinitely delayed, exact specifics regarding the way in which the Aliyun OS utilizes Android features is still unclear. Alibaba, the internet company collaborating with Acer on the phone, insists that the “Aliyun OS is built on open-source Linux and is not part of the Android ecosystem.” However, because Acer is a member of the Open Handset Alliance (OHA), the company is required to follow Google’s orders. For comparison, a company like Amazon isn’t required to cooperate with Google. It doesn’t have to follow the guidelines of the OHA, which means its Kindle Fire tablets aren’t subject to the same treatment.

Source: The Verge

Mobile Device Privacy Act: a new initiative to prevent data mining introduced into Congress

Posted: 14 Sep 2012 09:20 PM PDT

Following last year’s Carrier IQ debacle, policymakers around the country bonded together to fight for the American consumer’s right to privacy. Originally drafted in January, the Mobile Device Privacy Act requires companies that sell mobile devices or cellular subscriptions to notify users if any data collecting software is installed.

"Consumers should know and have the choice to say no to software on their mobile devices that is transmitting their personal and sensitive information. This legislation will provide greater transparency into the transmission of consumers' personal information and empower consumers to say no to such transmission."

If such software is included, relevant information regarding the type of information being gathered,  along with who’s using it and for what purposes, must be made apparent. Furthermore, information can only be collected with consent of the customer. Those that wish not to have their phones monitored by the service will be completely free to opt out, even after initially accepting the agreement.

Violation of these laws could leave companies facing a $1,000 fine for each offense. Sponsored by US Representative Edward Markey, the bill was introduced to the House of Representatives on Wednesday. The bill now awaits a committee review, which will determine when the new legislation will see a vote.

Source: ExtremeTech, Mobile Device Privacy Act (PDF)

T-Mobile’s HTC One X+ Could Be Delayed For A Bigger Battery

Posted: 14 Sep 2012 09:02 PM PDT

The potential release of the HTC  One X+ has become more and more of a reality with each passing week, but now there are reports that T-Mobile’s version of the One X+ will be delayed with no mention of an expected launch date. The delay could be the cause of the phone getting a larger battery.

From what we know about the One X+, it’s pretty much the same phone as the One X with the exception of the faster Tegra 3 Plus Processor. Now with a stronger battery the phone becomes even more interesting. Do you think a thicker phone along with better battery life is worth the wait? I do.

source: htcsource
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