| Samsung Rugby Smart review Mar 16th 2012, 17:00 Not every smartphone stakes its claim on speedy processors, huge gorgeous screens or slim and sexy physiques. Some take a relatively modest set of specs and add a little wrinkle to make them stand out from the crowd. The Samsung Rugby Smart is one such device. Though it adds Android to what we'll now refer to as the Rugby Dumb, we can already tell you this handset isn't for the spec snobs among you. But, if you're more concerned with durability and tank-like construction, you might want to stick around a while. This AT&T-branded phone is built to mil-spec 810F standards, meaning it's shockproof, dustproof and can be immersed in up to a meter of water for up to 30 minutes. If these are qualities you desire in a phone, meet us past the break to see how it stacks up against its competition. Continue reading Samsung Rugby Smart review Samsung Rugby Smart review originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 16 Mar 2012 13:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | | Email this | Comments | | Google to end support for cookie-free log-ins on mobile devices Mar 16th 2012, 16:57 Chances are this won't affect you but, just in case, we figured we'd give you a little heads up -- Google will soon end app support for mobile browsers that don't support cookies. This primarily means that older phones, most of them in Japan as the web giant points out, will no longer be able to log in to Google services. Some, like search and Maps, which don't require you to log in, will still be available through the aging browsers, but things like Calendar will not. The change will go into effect on May 1st, so, if you're still using a six-year-old flip phone to check your Gmail -- it might be time for an upgrade. [Thanks, Num0] [Original cookie photo via Shutterstock.] Google to end support for cookie-free log-ins on mobile devices originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 16 Mar 2012 12:57:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Google | Email this | Comments | | Nokia applies for skin-friendly haptic material patent, hints at notification system Mar 16th 2012, 16:23 If US patent application 20120062371 is to be correctly understood, Nokia has at least thought about a topical haptic notification system. The first claim covers "An apparatus comprising: a material attachable to skin, the material capable of detecting a magnetic field and transferring a perceivable stimulus to the skin, wherein the perceivable stimulus relates to the magnetic field." It then goes on to clarify its relation to telecommunications messages and communications indications. Based on ferromagnetic powder, the material would respond to magnetic fields and vibrate in response. Our guess is that this could be used as a notifier that could be "painted" onto the skin, and although there is mention of the word tattoo, we're hoping that's just part of the required legalese. But alas, until it's granted, it's just a subject of our curious imaginations. Those curious, can read more at the source. [Thanks to everyone who sent this in] Nokia applies for skin-friendly haptic material patent, hints at notification system originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 16 Mar 2012 12:23:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink  Unwired View | USPTO | Email this | Comments | | Samsung NX20 WiFi gets unofficial reveal Mar 16th 2012, 16:17  Dutch site Focus Media got its hand on Samsung's new mirrorless camera. While it's labeled up as pre-production model, that didn't stop it getting the once-over. A larger frame than the existing NX11 apparently makes space for a new 20.3-megapixel APS-C sensor now capable of 1080p video. Other specification bump-ups include a new max ISO of 12800, a minimum shutter speed now reaching 1/6000 of a second and WiFi connectivity to boot. Pricing and release information remain non-existent, but once it gets acknowledgment from Samsung's higher powers, we'll get you the full technical rundown. Until then, a full gallery is waiting at the source. Samsung NX20 WiFi gets unofficial reveal originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 16 Mar 2012 12:17:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink Sammy Hub | Focus Media (translated) | Email this | Comments | | The Engadget Show is live tonight with Douglas Rushkoff, Sony, iRobot, MWC and air combat! Mar 16th 2012, 16:00 We hope you're having a nice March. Ours has been pretty swell so far. We've been hanging out in Barcelona, flying over the skies of Nevada, playing around with robots in New England, interviewing Sony bigwigs and four-wheelin' through desert sandstorms. Thankfully, all it hasn't been in vain -- we've got a heck of an Engadget Show for all of our hard work. Media theorist Douglas Rushkoff will be joining us live in the studio, and even if you didn't manage to get one of those tickets in time, you can join us live as well. We'll be getting this party started at 6PM ET tonight, so point your browsers to this here URL. You won't want to miss it. Subscribe to the Show: [ iTunes] Subscribe to the Show directly in iTunes (M4V). [ Zune] Subscribe to the Show directly in the Zune Marketplace (M4V). [ RSS M4V] Add the Engadget Show feed (M4V) to your RSS aggregator and have it delivered automatically. The Engadget Show is live tonight with Douglas Rushkoff, Sony, iRobot, MWC and air combat! originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 16 Mar 2012 12:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | | Email this | Comments | |
