Android 4.0.3 now available for T-Mobile Galaxy S II, get it while it's cold

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/11/android-4-0-3-now-available-for-t-mobile-galaxy-s-ii/

It may be late in the evening here in the States, but for T-Mobile users, your time in the sun has finally arrived -- Android 4.0.3 is now available via Samsung Kies for the Galaxy S II. According to the carrier, the update won't be made available via an OTA download, which means that if you don't have a PC, you'd best shake down a friend at this late hour -- or, at least give 'em a call in the morning. In addition to Ice Cream Sandwich, the update is said to bring WiFi calling improvements and enhancements to the voicemail system. It'd also be wise to ensure that your phone's software is up-to-date before you begin, as Android 2.3.6 is a prerequisite of the upgrade. Ready to dive in? Just hop the source link for the complete set of instructions.

Android 4.0.3 now available for T-Mobile Galaxy S II, get it while it's cold originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 11 Jun 2012 23:11:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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VIA Technologies' $49 Android barebones PC available for pre-order, ships in July

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/12/via-technologies-apc-up-for-pre-order-ships-in-july/

VIA Technologies' small -- but not bite-sized -- Neo-ITX-based barebones Android PC is now up for pre-order. Folks willing to plunk down $49 now will be among the first to play with the APC's version of Gingerbread that's been modified for use with a mouse and keyboard. When can you expect the return on investment? Well, it's slated to ship in early July, meaning you'll get your hands on its 800MHz processor, 512MB of RAM and 2GB of storage before the end of summer.

[Thanks, Nikolas]

VIA Technologies' $49 Android barebones PC available for pre-order, ships in July originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 12 Jun 2012 03:47:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Dish Network, Qualcomm team up on Snapdragon S4 chips for hybrid satellite / cellular mobiles

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/11/dish-network-qualcomm-snapdragon-s4-lte-satellite/

Qualcomm's dual-core Krait S4 MSM8960 processors have already found friends in Samsung's Galaxy S III and HTC's One X thanks to their integrated support for 3G/LTE, and now Dish Network has announced it's working to use them in devices for its future network. According to the press release (included after the break), the new satellite air interface tech developed by Qualcomm called Enhanced Geostationary Air Link (EGAL), and will allow Dish to support "mobile handsets and other devices" in both terrestrial and satellite modes on the 2GHz / AWS-4 band. Of course, it's moving forward on this tech even while we wait to hear about the FCC rulings in play before it can launch LTE service, but if/when it does arrive there's a chance we could see satellite-boosted superphones sooner rather than later.

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Dish Network, Qualcomm team up on Snapdrago! n S4 chi ps for hybrid satellite / cellular mobiles originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 11 Jun 2012 17:04:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Apple MagSafe vs. MagSafe 2: photos of the two incompatible power connectors

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/11/apple-magsafe-vs-magsafe-2-photos-incompatible-power-connectors/

Apple quietly introduced a newer, slimmer, snazzier MagSafe connector here at WWDC, with the Retina display-equipped 15-inch MacBook Pro (yeah, the "next-generation" one) and the newly-unveiled MacBook Air machines utilizing it. Still, the original MagSafe is finding its way onto the refreshed MacBook Pro (both 13- and 15-inch), but we're guessing the original isn't long for this world. As with anything, change ain't easy -- for the two to talk to one another, you'll need an optional $10 adapter (which evidently ships gratis with the 27-inch Thunderbolt Display). It's also worth noting that the actual AC power plug returned to the "T-style" form factor, rather than the "side-style" seen in the MacBook units that were new... well, yesterday. We stacked a next-gen MBP atop a last-gen MBP just to showcase the differences; hit the gallery below if you're interested in such things.

Gallery: Apple MagSafe vs. MagSafe 2: product comparison shots at WWDC 2012

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Apple MagSafe vs. MagSafe 2: photos of the two incompatible power connectors originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 11 Jun 2012 16:16:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Intel's NUC mini-desktop said to cost around $400

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/11/intel-nuc-costs-around-400/

Intel's Next Unit of Computing mini-desktop is reportedly going to cost around $400 when it arrives in the third quarter of the year. Designed for kiosks and digital signage setups, the weeny box has attracted so much interest from solder-wielding modders that the company expects it to go on general sale. The initial unit will include a Sandy Bridge Core i3, 4GB RAM and a 40GB SSD, while on the outside it'll come with three USB 2.0 ports and dual HDMI outputs. That high price might dampen the spirits of those hoping for an Intel-powered Arduino / Raspberry Pi, but we still expect to see it crop up in plenty of brilliant mods next year.

Intel's NUC mini-desktop said to cost around $400 originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 11 Jun 2012 09:34:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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