Moto Sholes passes FCC, hitting Verizon as Tao

Posted in Motorola by Conner Flynn on September 28th, 2009

Motorola Sholes Android phone headed for Verizon?Motorola’s Android-powered Sholes A855 handset recently passed the FCC, so it should be ready for sale in North America soon. Photos, a feature-set and user manuals aren’t yet available, but a data sheet confirms that the Sholes will include EVDO Rev A network support and have a Wi-Fi radio. The phone is expected to hit Verizon stores in October as the Tao.

Some other specs include a 3.7-inch, 480×854 resolution touchscreen and a slide-out QWERTY keyboard. Built-in RAM is capped at 256MB, but 512MB of storage space is built in. The device should come with an 8GB microSDHC memory card as well. You also get an autofocusing 5-megapixel camera and GPS.

FCC approves the LG GW600

Posted in LG by Conner Flynn on July 16th, 2009

FCC approves the LG GW600The folks at the FCC have just approved the latest Windows Mobile 6.1-powered smartphone from LG, the LG GW600. The new phone will come with Video Share, a half-QWERTY keyboard, a touchscreen display for easy navigation and a stylus.

You’ll also be able to surf with Wi-Fi, use GPS navigation, snap photos with a 3-megapixel camera, a microSD memory card slot and Bluetooth support. It’s too early to talk price or availability of course. This one is too fresh.

Creative readying first touch device

Posted in Creative by Conner Flynn on July 7th, 2009

Creative readying first touch deviceAn FCC filing reveals that Creative’s first touchscreen media device will be called the Zii. The name alone implies that it will be powered by the dual-core Zii processor. The filing also shows an “HD camera” logo so it’s likely that this device will have the ability to capture video and playback in High Definition. Whether or not full HD is supported, we have no idea.

There is space on the side for an SD memory card slot as well. There are two versions of the device. The Zii and the Zii Egg. The Zii Egg is for developers.

FCC approves the Samsung I7500 Android phone

Posted in Samsung by Conner Flynn on May 17th, 2009

FCC approves the Samsung I7500 Android phoneIf you’ve been waiting on pins and needles for the Samsung I7500, looks like the FCC has approved the device. That means it should be hitting retail in the next few months. The 3.2″ AMOLED screen should be pretty frakkin awesome.

Word is the phone will go on T-Mobile’s network but there is no official comment from them. To refresh your memory, here are some specs: Qualcomm MSM7200A CPU at 528 MHz and a 3.2″ HVGA capacitive OLED display, 5 megapixel camera with LED flash and a standard 3.5 mm stereo headset plug. Apparently, the I7500 will support quadband GSM/GPRS/EDGE and dualband UMTS/HSPA, Bluetooth, WIFI and GPS and includes 8 GB internal flash memory which can be expanded by microSD memory cards.

Sony Ericsson W518a approved by FCC, headed for AT&T

Posted in Sony Ericsson by Conner Flynn on April 30th, 2009

Sony Ericsson W518a approved by FCC, headed for AT&TIf you’ve been wondering how long you would have to wait for Sony Ericsson’s W518a, there’s good news. Not much longer. The FCC just approved the handset and it will be available via AT&T. We still don’t have an exact release date, but it will be arriving in the next few months for sure.

The Sony Ericsson W518a features a QVGA display, external dedicated music controls, stereo Bluetooth connectivity and a 3.2–megapixel camera.

Sony Ericsson CS8 passes FCC

Posted in Sony Ericsson by Conner Flynn on April 21st, 2009

Sony Ericsson CS8 passes FCCSony Ericsson’s latest cell phone headed to the US is the CS8. Congratulations are in order as it’s just gotten FCC approval. Sony Ericsson bigwigs are passing around the cigars and letting the booze flow. What a moment. Someone is surely photocopying their butt in celebration.

The 8.1 megapixel slider comes with myFaves support along with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity and GPS navigation. We don’t know when the Cyber-shot line handset will be available, but it should be soon. They grow up so fast and set out on their own.

FCC confirms 3G Sidekick

Posted in Sidekick by Conner Flynn on April 8th, 2009

FCC confirms 3G SidekickBeen a long time coming, but Sidekick will be playing with the cool kids in the 3G club soon. The new device is waiting for FCC approval. Apparently the next Sidekick will be compatible with T-Mobile’s 3G network. The actual device is coming from Sharp.

Danger was bought by Microsoft in February 2008 and since then not much has happened. What this next device will look like is anybody’s guess, and how will the software compare to the competition? Neither Sharp nor T-Mobile have announced this device.

Vizio asks FCC to stop Funai from insane patent license fees

Posted in VIZIO by Shane McGlaun on February 23rd, 2009

Vizio HDTVVizio has rapidly become one of the biggest TV makers in America. The company announced recently that in Q4 2008 it was the second largest TV shipper in America beating out many of the largest global TV makers.

Vizio has announced that it is seeking FCC help against Funai Electronics to stop what Vizio calls “extortionate demands” for patent licensing fees being imposed by Funai. Vizio says that when the FCC adopted the digital TV standards in effect for the U.S. it imposed patent license agreements, which Funai isn’t following.

Nyko’s wireless Wii nunchuk adapter hits the FCC

Posted in Wii Accessories by Conner Flynn on March 29th, 2008

Nyko’s wireless Wii nunchuk adapter hits the FCC
Nyko’s wireless Wii nunchuk adapter is getting ready to assault consumers with a whole lotta ugly, and ruin the Wii controllers good looks. Both the adapter and it’s receiver just hit the FCC, to which they said “Damn that thing is ugly. I’m not even sure I can photograph that.” To which the other guy says, “Two rulers almost always distract the eye.”

Some devices just shouldn’t spawn kids I guess. Just spend your money on games, rather then ugly up your beautiful Wii. I’ll keep the wire. Interestingly, the rulers are nice.

FCC OK’s Apple Bluetooth Headset

Posted in Apple, Bluetooth, Headsets, Kids by Darrin Olson on June 16th, 2007

Apple Bluetooth headset approved for sale along with iPhoneMany may not remember or had even noticed the tiny Bluetooth headset that Apple announced in January along with the iPhone, but AppleInsider did notice that the headset was recently approved by the FCC to go on sale potentially along side the Apple iPhone launching at the end of this month.

Little has been said about the Bluetooth headset from Apple other than there will be another headset accessory that’s wired to be marketed with the iPhone as well. No information on any pricing or availability has been made public and any photographs and the user manual from the wireless headset were excluded from the FCC report.
Apple Bluetooth headset FCC drawing





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