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Galaxy Nexus for Verizon Wireless receives Android 4.0.4 update May 2nd 2012, 01:13 Owners of the Galaxy Nexus for Verizon Wireless are now joining the proud ranks of Android 4.0.4 users. As a common practice, it seems the rollout is gradual, and many of the devices receiving the update appear to be the property of corporate stores. Nonetheless, the 39.8MB download carries a build number IMM76K and similarly brings an update to the baseband software -- which is reason to hope that the (resolved) connectivity issues reported by Android 4.0.4 users of the HSPA+ and Sprint variants will be a non-issue. Are you one of the proud and few to receive the refresh? Let us know in the comments below. [Thanks to everyone who sent this in] Galaxy Nexus for Verizon Wireless receives Android 4.0.4 update originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 01 May 2012 21:13:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink   |  Droid Life  | Email this | Comments Tizen 1.0 Larkspur arrives, fuels your open-source phone dreams May 2nd 2012, 00:38 The unveiling of Tizen left many mobile open-source aficionados wondering when the OS would reach its all-important 1.0 status. The answer is now: the coalition between Intel, Panasonic, Samsung and a raft of carriers has posted the first non-beta release in both source code and software development kit forms. The finished versions of either carry new features to reward developers for the wait: SDK users get a new browser-based simulator and a faster emulator, while those scouring the source code will find new point-of-interest and route searching features in location-aware apps as well as WiFi Direct and more HTML5 support. About the only wait left is for an actual Tizen phone to ship. [Image credit: Realnorth] Tizen 1.0 Larkspur arrives, fuels your open-source phone dreams originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 01 May 2012 20:38:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink Tizen  |  SDK, source code  | Email this | Comments Engadget HD Podcast 297 - 05.01.2012 May 2nd 2012, 00:04 This week's podcast runs a little longer than normal, but only because we've got so much to discuss. From Ben's review to the new Dish Hopper whole-home DVR to the latest Windows Media Center news from Ceton. There's a little bit of everything also, from talk of high-framerate 3D to Dolby's new Atmos surround sound setups, and even a juicy rumor about where TWC TV will touch down next. Just in case that's not enough, we pause to consider a future full of 145-inch 8K plasma TVs. Press play and come dream along with us. Get the podcast [iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in iTunes (MP3). [RSS - AAC] Enhanced feed, subscribe to this with iTunes. [RSS - MP3] Add the Engadget HD Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator [Zune] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in the Zune Marketplace [MP3] Download the show (MP3). Hosts: Ben Drawbaugh (@bjdraw), Richard Lawler (@rjcc) Producer: Trent Wolbe 00:18:00 - Dish Hopper whole-home DVR review 00:37:30 - Ceton's Media Center mobile apps are for all, app and Echo extender beta signups open now 00:45:15 - Peter Jackson unfazed by 'Hobbit' footage pushback, but will stick to 24 fps for trailers 00:59:00 - Dolby's Atmos technology gives new meaning to surround sound, death from above 01:01:25 - Time Warner Cable is preparing for TWC TV IPTV streaming on Roku boxes 01:03:43 - Reuters: Apple in talks to stream films owned by Epix, no deal expected before September 01:04:50 - DirecTV Everywhere brings streaming movies, TV shows to Android right now, iPhone keeps waiting 01:07:13 - Panasonic teams up with NHK on 145-inch 8K Super Hi-Vision plasma TV 01:10:30 - Samsung's Q1 2012 profits nearly double year-over-year on higher margins for TVs and phones 01:11:00 - LG's Q1 2012 earnings show greater profits on strong TV, phone sales 01:12:43 - Sky considering launching Sky Sports 3D, one channel too small for three dimensions 01:13:50 - Star Trek: The Next Generation Season One Blu-ray beams down July 24th 01:17:50 - Must See HDTV (April 30th - May 6th) Hear the podcast LISTEN (MP3) LISTEN (AAC) Engadget HD Podcast 297 - 05.01.2012 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 01 May 2012 20:04:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink   |   | Email this | Comments Media files: EngadgetHD_Podcast_297.mp3 (audio/mpeg, 51.3 MB) Hands-on with Logitech's Ultrathin Keyboard Cover May 1st 2012, 23:26 Logitech announced its Ultrathin Keyboard Cover for the new iPad and iPad 2 a couple of weeks ago, and today we got our grubby mitts on the thing. In case you forgot, it attaches to your Apple tablet like a Smart Cover when not in use, but perhaps you didn't know that those magnets secure the slate in stand mode as well. And secure is the operative word, once you slot your slate in, it takes a concerted effort to dislodge it -- plus, there's virtually no shaking of the screen while typing away on the keyboard. As for those chiclets, they have a predictably short throw, but aside from a hollow feeling when pressing the spacebar and shift keys, the rest of the grid gave a satisfying snick with each button press. Build quality of the keyboard was good, without any massive seam gaps or other glaring defects, and the aluminum back makes for quite an attractive package when attached to the iPad. The deck is, unfortunately, slathered in glossy black plastic -- a customer preference, Logitech was quick to point out -- which results in plenty of finger and palm prints when typing. Other than those niggles, however, it's a compelling option for folks wanting to do some tactile tablet typing. Gallery: Hands-on Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard Cover Hands-on with Logitech's Ultrathin Keyboard Cover originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 01 May 2012 19:26:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink   |   | Email this | Comments

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