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Huawei Ascend G 300 doesn't settle down at the FCC as it's only for tourists Feb 17th 2012, 15:53 Huawei was cycling past the FCC's ominous Washington bunker and dropped off a basket of muffins and its latest phone. The Ascend G 300 U8815 is the latest handset to undergo the Area-51 style autopsy by our boys in blue. Sadly they weren't feeling generous enough to take the usual array of pictures, so we've had to do with pouring through the test reports. We've gleaned that it's running GSM 850/1900 and 900/2100 3G bands as well as the usual WiFi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth gear. Those who know your bands will have noticed that the phone isn't compatible with the 3G in the us, so it probably won't arrive on sale on these shores -- except in the shirt pocket of the odd trans-continental traveler. Huawei Ascend G 300 doesn't settle down at the FCC as it's only for tourists originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 17 Feb 2012 11:53:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink   |  FCC  | Email this | Comments Onkyo debuts new entry level receivers, HTIBs for 2012 Feb 17th 2012, 15:29 For 2012, Onkyo is expanding its lineup with four new entry level receivers and two HTIB all-in-one packages. The receivers all pack the brand new InstaPrevue (PiP preview of each HDMI source with fast switching) and MHL, while the three networked models are the first with access to MP3tunes cloud stored songs, as well as a number of other services including Spotify. The top of the line TX-NR616 ($699, April, pictured above) packs the most power and rocks a THX Select2 Plus stamp of quality and, along with the step down TX-NR515 ($599, March) has Qdeo video processing that scale video up to 4K res and output audio on 7.2 channels. On the HTIBs, the 7.1 HT-S5500 ($649, March) and 5.1 HT-S3500 bring all the usual features wrapped around a new "Wide Range Amplifier Technology" that it claims reduces signal noise while still pimping up the power through discrete output-stage components. The full list of specs, prices and shipping windows are in the press releases after the break, hit the source links for a few more pictures. Continue reading Onkyo debuts new entry level receivers, HTIBs for 2012 Onkyo debuts new entry level receivers, HTIBs for 2012 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 17 Feb 2012 11:29:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink Missing Remote  |  Onkyo (receivers), Onkyo (HTIB)  | Email this | Comments Amazon's second-gen, possibly larger Kindle Fire to set off at end of Q2? Feb 17th 2012, 15:03 Still anticipating the Kindle Fire's successor? Well, here's some gossip from the Far East for you Bezos fans. According to the well-connected China Times of Taiwan, it's been informed by parts suppliers that Amazon's next tablet does not yet have a finalized specification, though it hinted that a 10-inch OEM device from Foxconn could be a potential candidate. Amazon's chain of manufacturers -- including Quanta, ACES, Prime View, Singatron, CviLux and the newly added Foxconn -- is allegedly scheduled to supply sample parts in March, followed by mass production (assembled by Quanta and Foxconn, naturally) in May or June before releasing to market by the end of Q2. Additionally, China Times understands that as an attempt to further reduce manufacturing costs, Amazon will also be personally picking and approving parts; as opposed to the olden days where Quanta took full care of the first Kindle Fire. This is surely a bad sign for Quanta in the short run, but hey, cheaper tablets sell well. The real question is: do people actually want a larger Kindle Fire? We're a tad skeptical at this point. Amazon's second-gen, possibly larger Kindle Fire to set off at end of Q2? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 17 Feb 2012 11:03:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink Ubergizmo  |  China Times  | Email this | Comments FCC rules VoIP providers must report outages in effort to improve 911 service Feb 17th 2012, 14:53 The FCC has many important things under its jurisdiction, and ensuring a functional 911 service is among the most critical. As such, telephony providers are required to report network outages, so the commission can monitor and maintain a resilient service. Until now, this hasn't included VoIP services, but a new ruling states that interconnected VoIP providers will have to declare outages that meet certain criteria. The move comes after the FCC's most recent Local Competition Report, which reveals that almost one-third of the 87 million residential telephone subscriptions are now provided as VoIP, and therefore carry emergency calls. While public safety is the main driver, the report also states it will "ensure critical communications infrastructure remains available in times of crisis." Check out the lengthy video after the break to see the meeting in its entirety. Continue reading FCC rules VoIP providers must report outages in effort to improve 911 service FCC rules VoIP providers must report outages in effort to improve 911 service originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 17 Feb 2012 10:53:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink The Verge  |  FCC  | Email this | Comments New Swype beta fulfills the Ice Cream Sandwich promise Feb 17th 2012, 14:37 It may be here a bit later than the 140-character box promised, but this fresh beta version of your favorite third-party keyboard app brings along a treat you'd been begging for. Swype's latest gift to the early-adopting crowd brings along some much requested Ice Cream Sandwich support. And, although all you Gnex-rockin' folks are getting what you wanted, the beta also adds other bits like accuracy improvements, add-ons with DragonGo! as well as downloadable languages for slates. We figured all that tapping's got you fatigued, so we're hooking you up with a clickable link to the download below. New Swype beta fulfills the Ice Cream Sandwich promise originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 17 Feb 2012 10:37:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink Droid Life  |  Swype  | Email this | Comments PSA: Can your machine run Mountain Lion? Feb 17th 2012, 14:02 Ah, compatibility, she can be a cruel mistress, prone to leaving your favorite devices out in the cold and your wallet a few bills lighter. Apple's latest OS update, Mountain Lion, is no different. OS X 10.8 won't run on just any Mac, so, the question is, will it run on yours? Well, if you've got any machine from 2009 or newer the answer is yes. Older than that and things get a little bit shaky. iMacs are the most forgiving, with support starting on the mid-2007 models. Any Pro desktop from early 2008 on should be fine, while Xserves get cut off at early 2009 along with the Mac Mini. The original Air is already getting turned aside and you'll need a late 2008 model (or newer) for the update, while vanilla MacBooks are nearing total obsolescence as support starts with the aluminum models from 2008. Lastly, those of you rocking 15- or 17-inch MacBook Pros should be golden starting with late 2007 models. Oh, and any 13-inch Pro should be good to go. PSA: Can your machine run Mountain Lion? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 17 Feb 2012 10:02:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink   |   | Email this | Comments

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