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PSA: Windows Phone Marketplace now requires Windows Phone 7.5 May 23rd 2012, 00:42 Microsoft warned us last month that it would be snipping legacy OS support in Windows Phone Marketplace within a few weeks, and it just made good on that heads-up. As of now, you'll need at least a Windows Phone 7.5 device to shop for, review and update apps, no matter how much you want that fix for Ilo Milo. The company still argues that the cutoff is needed to improve speed and security in the Marketplace as well as lay a foundation for a better Windows Phone future. Given that virtually every handset on the market can get 7.5 today, if it doesn't already ship with 7.5 preloaded, you have every good reason to grab the update through Microsoft's desktop apps and stay in the Marketplace downloading parade. PSA: Windows Phone Marketplace now requires Windows Phone 7.5 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 22 May 2012 20:42:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink   |  Windows Phone Blog  | Email this | Comments Engineer Guy shows how a phone accelerometer works, knows what's up and sideways (video) May 23rd 2012, 00:06 We love finding out how things work, and arguably one of the most important parts of the smartphones and tablets we thrive on is the accelerometer gauging our device's orientation. Imagine our delight, then, when we see the University of Illinois' Bill Hammack (i.e. The Engineer Guy) giving a visual rundown of how accelerometers work. Although it's certainly the Cliff's Notes version of what's going on in your Android phone or iPhone, the video does a great job of explaining the basic concepts behind three-axis motion sensing and goes on to illustrate how MEMS chips boil the idea down to the silicon form that's needed for our mobile hardware. Hammack contends that it's one of the coolest (and unsung) parts of a smartphone, and we'd definitely agree; you can see why in the clip after the break. Continue reading Engineer Guy shows how a phone accelerometer works, knows what's up and sideways (video) Engineer Guy shows how a phone accelerometer works, knows what's up and sideways (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 22 May 2012 20:06:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink Cult of Mac  |  EngineerGuy  | Email this | Comments Engadget HD Podcast 300 - 05.22.2012 May 22nd 2012, 23:37 This week the Engadget HD podcast crew rolls the odometer over 300 episodes, but it's no big deal. Especially not when we've got new hardware and software from the likes of TiVo and Comcast to discuss during Cable Show 2012. Comcast is actually all over the news this week, with bandwidth policy changes and new features. Motorola won't be left behind either, showing off a new concept DreamGallery UI, while our old friend Moxi is even in the house with an update. Also up for discussion is whether or not 96k TrueHD audio sampling is worth getting excited over, Super Hi-Vision broadcasts and a new web streaming UI from Netflix. 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 00:05:20 - TiVo's Stream transcoding box and IP connected extender make their debut at Cable Show 2012 00:16:07 - Comcast officially launches next-gen X1 DVR platform and iPhone remote app 00:22:18 - Comcast's 'Project Dayview' project does PDA duty across TV, phone, PC and tablet 00:24:50 - Comcast rethinks bandwidth caps, trials two new policies that involve higher 300GB monthly limits 00:28:45 - Comcast switches on Skype on Xfinity in Boston and Seattle today, eight more metros this week 00:31:00 - Comcast fires back over Xfinity TV on Xbox 360, says no way, no how it's violating net neutrality 00:33:27 - Motorola reinvents the TV interface with DreamGallery concept 00:39:43 - Arris reveals Moxi DVR release 2.0 with web browser, apps and iPad remote 00:42:12 - Time Warner Cable confirms HBO Go streaming is now available on Xbox 360, Samsung and Roku 00:45:50 - Dolby ups TrueHD lossless audio on Blu-ray to 96k, says every upsampled bit is amazing 00:53:44 - CableWiFi ties up 50,000 WiFi hotspots for cable subscribers to share 01:01:13 - This is what native 4K home cinema looks like on Sony's VPL-VW1000ES projector 01:02:15 - NHK makes first successful Super Hi-Vision OTA broadcast, man cave owners giggle with glee 01:08:15 - Netflix web streaming interface gets a new look with bigger icons, embedded previews 01:11:33 - Bond 50 22 movie Blu-ray collection details revealed, ships in September (video) 01:14:21 - Must See HDTV (May 21st - 27th) Hear the podcast LISTEN (MP3) LISTEN (AAC) Filed under: Podcasts Engadget HD Podcast 300 - 05.22.2012 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 22 May 2012 19:37:00 EDT. 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