Feb 10, 2012 : Comments
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Google also testing a “next generation personal communication device”
An FCC filing has revealed that Google isn't just resting on their laurels while testing a future home entertainment center. No, the search giant is also busy testing other devices, too, which apparently includes a "next generation personal communication device." Unfortunately, while we could sit here and guess what that could possibly mean, there aren't many details... Read more » Android@Home may be in testing, found in Google employee’s homes
Google announced Android@Home last year, but just about nothing else has been revealed about it. The service may have finally hit a testing stage however, as a FCC filing reveals that over 250 new connected devices are now in the homes of Google employees. These are supposed Google-made entertainment devices, used to connect to home electronics via Wi-Fi. It sounds... Read more » Motorola Defy Mini hits the FCC, may come to North America
Motorola released the original Defy on T-Mobile way back in November of 2010, and it turned out to be one of the more popular mid-range Android handsets. Not too long ago they announced the Defy Mini, and it has now just hit the FCC with AT&T bands on board. As a refresher, it features a 3.2-inch Gorilla Glass display with a resolution of 480 x 320 pixels, 600MHz... Read more » ZTE V66 tablet finds its way through the FCC
It looks like ZTE may not just be aiming for Sprint when it comes to launching new tablets. According to a recent FCC filing, the manufacturer is also planning on bringing a new 7-inch tablet to Verizon's airwaves as well. The tablet is known as the V66 right now, but we imagine that that will change by the time it lands on Verizon's shelves. As for... Read more » Samsung Galaxy Note hits the FCC, carries AT&T LTE bands
When a phone hits the FCC, it usually means that it isn't too long before it is released. One of the most anticipated phones at CES this year was no doubt Samsung's giant phablet, the Galaxy Note. Included in the certification was GSM/EDGE 850/1900 compatibility along with WCDMA bands II and IV. This means that it is ready for AT&T's fresh LTE network, and the wait... Read more » FCC steps in to investigate Verizon’s “convenience fee”
We reported that Verizon Wireless confirmed this week that they would be leveraging a $2 convenience charge for one-time payments. Ironic that we're being charged a convience fee that is decidedly inconvenient. Yeah, we know, its ridiculous. So now, we need to pay a fee to pay our bills. Well, try to pretend not to be shocked but the FCC has decided to investigate... Read more » Cowon Z2 personal media player finds its way into the FCC
There's a bit of a mystery around this particular device, but what's life without a little mystery, right? While we don't know much about the brand-spanking-new personal media player coming down the pipe from manufacturer Cowon, the Z2 is looking to be a nice little device if we do say so ourselves. Sure, it's only the back of the device, but you can bet our... Read more » Verizon’s Google Wallet Refusal May Be Violating Terms Set by FCC
In the last couple days it has been discovered that Verizon is not allowing Google Wallet to be on the Galaxy Nexus. This makes a lot of sense for Verizon since they have partnered with AT&T and T-Mobile to bring their own form of NFC payment to phones. In a statement they said that Wallet can simply not be treated like other apps since it needs more... Read more » Motorola DROID 4 Passes Through FCC With LTE
So you want a DROID 3 with a MacBook keyboard and LTE? Lucky for you the DROID 4 is coming soon. Motorola is quick to replace it's latest phones these days, and the DROID line is no exception. We've seen the DROID 4 a couple times already; it has a side-lit keyboard, looks a lot like the RAZR, has a smaller 4" screen, and packs Verizon 4G LTE. The FCC filing... Read more » Another Motorola Tablet Passes Through the FCC, LTE on Board
Tablets are all the rage with Motorola these days. Earlier we had news of the new XYBoard DROID eye and accessories in Verizon stores, now we have some FCC filings. Nothing out of the ordinary to report here. You can see LTE and CDMA bands, WiFi, GPS, Bluetooth, and a view of the back of the device. This could be Verizon's XOOM 2 Media Edition. It has the same... Read more » 
