RIM announces Q1 earnings, says it's shipped 500,000 PlayBooks

RIM's just announced its Q1 earnings, including $4.9 billion in revenue and $695 million in profit. Perhaps even more anticipated than those numbers, however, are the ones involving actual devices, and the company's now revealed that it "shipped" around 500,000 BlackBerry PlayBooks during the quarter, while phone shipments totaled 13.2 million -- it didn't get specific about actual sales to consumers. Those earnings are on the low end of forecasts, and RIM says that the slowdown it saw in the first quarter will continue into Q2, which will apparently result in an unspecified number of layoffs. Developing...RIM announces Q1 earnings, says it's shipped 500,000 PlayBooks originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 16 Jun 2011 16:52:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink   |   | Email this | Comments

Oregon Scientific announces MEEP! Android tablet for Kids, Wile E's ears prick up

While this might not be the first kid-centric tablet we've seen, it's certainly got the coolest name. All we know about the MEEP! kiddie-slate right now is that it's made by Oregon Scientific, has a 7-inch touchscreen display, WiFi, an SD card slot, a "G-sensor" for improving viewing angle -- and runs on an as yet unspecified version of Android. The makers claim it's suitable for ages six and up, and parents can monitor and limit web access via an online control panel. We're told that accessories will soon be on their way, including every parent's favorite: musical instruments. The full unveiling will be at the TIA toy fair this weekend. Road-run over the break for the full press release. MEEP! MEEP!Continue reading Oregon Scientific announces MEEP! Android tablet for Kids, Wile E's ears prick upOregon Scientific announces MEEP! Android tablet for Kids, Wile E's ears prick up originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 11 Feb 2012 17:30:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink   |   | Email this | Comments

Nike announces iPhone-ready Nike+ Accelerator

Nike is creating a fellowship of Nike+ companies with the Nike+ Accelerator program, a quest to make the world more active. Powered by TechStars, Nike will host 10 companies that want to develop products using Nike+ and will guide them through development utilizing the Nike+ API and SDK. Nike also will provide tools, US$20,000 in seed money and facilities for the project, as well as mentors among Nike's executive staff and outside companies including Twitter, Facebook, Spotify and Foursquare. The program runs from March through June in Portland, Oregon. Product demonstrations are scheduled in June. Applications are accepted through Feb. 3. [via TechCrunch]Nike announces iPhone-ready Nike+ Accelerator originally appeared on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Mon, 10 Dec 2012 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Source | Permalink | Email this | Comments

Apple announces GarageBand for iPad

Earlier today, Apple announced GarageBand for the iPad (US$4.99). Available March 11th, this app puts the power of audio recording and editing on the sleek, portable iPad. Features include touch instruments, guitar and amp effects (you can plug your guitar in for live recording), 8-track recording and mixing and more than 250 loops. Plus, you can email an AAC version of your song and even share projects with GarageBand for Mac.

You say you're not the most talented musician in the world? No worries. The app's "Smart Guitar" will keep you in tune by suggesting chords and even "strumming" the strings for you.

When I think of what I paid for a junky 4-track recorder in high school, one that was a glorified cassette deck, and compare it to this thing I'm floored.

Apple announced the iPad 2 in a press event earlier today. You can catch our live coverage here.Apple announces GarageBand for iPad originally appeared on TUAW on Wed, 02 Mar 2011 14:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Source | Permalink | Email this | Comments

Apple's mobile partner in China announces its own iPhone rival

The parent company of China Unicom, Apple's sole partner for carrying the iPhone in China, revealed plans on Monday to release its own mobile computing platform. Dubbed "Wophone", the platform will compete directly with Apple's iOS and Google's Android.

Last year, Apple partnered with China Unicom, the nation's second largest mobile carrier, to release the iPhone 4 in China. The exclusive availability of the iPhone on China Unicom's network helped the carrier compete with rivals China Mobile and China Telecom for new customers in China's nascent 3G wireless services market.

In a statement, China Unicom said it hopes Wophone will help the company and its manufacturing partners develop a broader variety of more affordable 3G devices and introduce them to market more quickly. The rapid introduction of new 3G devices could help woo new customers away from market-leading China Mobile who released its own mobile platform, "Ophone," in 2009.

China Mobile leads the wireless market in China with about 589 million total subscribers, but has only 22.6 million customers for its higher revenue 3G services. China Unicom said 15.5 million of its 170 million subscribers were on 3G at the end of January.

Continue reading Apple's mobile partner in China announces its own iPhone rivalApple's mobile partner in China announces its own iPhone rival originally appeared on TUAW on Tue, 01 Mar 2011 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Source | Permalink | Email this | Comments

Cherrypal announces $188 CherryPad America Android tablet

You knew it was bound to happen sooner or later -- low-cost computer maker Cherrypal has gotten into the tablet game. Its first entrant is the CherryPad America, a $188 tablet that packs a 7-inch resistive touchscreen, Android 2.1 (a 2.2 update is promised later this year), an 800MHz ARM11 processor, 2GB of flash storage, a microSD card slot for expansion, built-in WiFi, and a 3200 mAh battery that promises six to eight hours of use. What's more, unlike some other low-cost Android tablets, Cherrypal says that the CherryPad will have full access to the Android Market, and it insists that it's "neither an iPad killer nor an iPad clone, it's a completely different product designed for a different market." Perhaps most surprising, however, is that the tablet is actually available right now through a partnership with online retailer Zecozi. Head on past the break for the full press release, along with a second, less polished image -- and hit up the source link below if you're ready to take the plunge.Continue reading Cherrypal announces $188 CherryPad America Android tabletCherrypal announces $188 CherryPad America Android tablet originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 07 Oct 2010 14:49:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink   |  Cherrypal, Zecozi  | Email this | Comments

Oregon Scientific MEEP! Tablet – Meep Meep!

Released at the American International Toy Fair, Oregon Scientific displayed the MEEP! Android Tablet.  Aimed at children aged 6 years and over, the tablet will be available with a number of optional accessories, such as musical instruments, to amuse and educate the children. Ruggedised to take the knocks of everyday play, the tablet has a [...]

inMedia announces Android tablet, you probably don't want one

Just like everybody else, inMedia's announced an Android tablet, and from the looks of the extremely tiny image we've been provided with, it's not exactly a looker. If you're keeping score, this one will be running Android 2.1, and will come in both seven and 10-inch varieties. While we don't know what kind of specs these slates will pack, we do know a few other details -- they'll have WiFi 802.11b/g, Bluetooth 2.1, HDMI, a front-facing camera, and it'll come with a 32GB SD card. For now, we don't know when these will be available or how much they're going to cost, but we have a feeling that -- coming from a company with a product called the ROFL settop box -- it'll be a good time. We've requested a higher res image, we promise. Full press release is below.Continue reading inMedia announces Android tablet, you probably don't want oneinMedia announces Android tablet, you probably don't want one originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 19 Sep 2010 03:13:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink   |  inMedia  | Email this | Comments

Oregon Scientific's Remote Weather Access Platform links up weather stations to your phone

Another phone-related product coming out of Oregon Scientific this year is the Remote Weather Access Platform. As the name suggests, this little box acts as a LAN bridge between Oregon Scientific home weather station sensors (via RF) and the web, thus allowing users to monitor home microclimate from a personal website or an app on their smartphones (Android or iOS). Yep, that's pretty much it, and the hub will cost you a dear $149 when it eventually hits the market. Gallery: Oregon Scientific Remote Weather Access PlatformOregon Scientific's Remote Weather Access Platform links up weather stations to your phone originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 08 Jan 2012 19:02:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink   |   | Email this | Comments

Orbitsound announces T9 iPhone-friendly soundbar, we go ears on

You may remember seeing Orbitsound's T12 iPod dock / soundbar pop up in our summer buyer's guide. Today, the firm's just unveiled the latest in its product family: the Orbitsound T9. As you'll see, it's a very similar deal, but with an obvious difference -- its size. At 300mm (about 12") across, it's almost exactly half the length of its bigger brother (605mm) -- but not everything is a straight cut down the middle. Power-wise, this diminutive dock has a peak output of 140W RMS (split 80 on the subwoofer, 35 on the front speakers and 25 on the sides,) and carries the same in- and output options. That means optical, line (phono and 3.5mm) and an iDevice connector going in, and a composite video (for piping those movies on your iPhone to your telly) in the other direction. The included subwoofer helps the device perform the dual roles of iPod dock, and TV soundbar. It's launching in mid-July in UK retailers, and internationally online for £200 / $249. Luckily, we managed to get our hands on one of the first production models, and took it for a spin, so boogie on past the break for our impressions.Gallery: Orbitsound T9 hands-onContinue reading Orbitsound announces T9 iPhone-friendly soundbar, we go ears onOrbitsound announces T9 iPhone-friendly soundbar, we go ears on originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 13 Jun 2012 19:01:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink   |   | Email this | Comments