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iPhone N94 already has FCC ID, hints at dual-mode

Rue Liu, Sep 2nd 2011 Discuss [0]

The recently leaked iPhone N94 prototype that could be either the iPhone 5 or the rumored variant iPhone 4S, has been found to have already received an FCC ID, suggesting that it's indeed on the path to launch. The FCC ID also hints that the phone could be dual-mode following rumors that the next-gen iPhone would be a world phone. Read The Full Story

HTC Eternity 4.7-inch Windows Phone Mango handset hits FCC

Rue Liu, Aug 31st 2011 Discuss [7]

HTC's very first Windows Phone Mango handset called the HTC Eternity has just passed through the FCC, ready for an imminent launch. The major Windows Phone update is rumored to start rolling out as soon as tomorrow with all the major manufacturing partners expected to debut their first Mango handsets during IFA 2011. Read The Full Story

AT&T faces US antitrust complaint over T-Mobile merger

Chris Davies, Aug 31st 2011 Discuss [4]

AT&T may be working hard insisting that it’s in users’ best interest for the T-Mobile acquisition to go ahead, but it’s a long way from convincing regulators. The Department of Justice has filed an antitrust complaint in an attempt to block the merger, Bloomberg reports, arguing that it would “substantially lessen competition” in the US wireless market. Meanwhile, the FCC has waded in as well, with chairman Julius Genachowski revealing that the agency also has “serious concerns” about the deal.

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Fossil Meta Watch, hackable timepiece visits FCC

Rue Liu, Aug 25th 2011 Discuss [3]

The Fossil Meta Watch was first shown off by HP at an event back in March and later pegged for a July release. But it has since faced several delays, most recently pushed back to September 2 for Hong Kong, with a date for the US still uncertain. But today, the watch has passed through the FCC, which signals that the wait shouldn't be much longer. Read The Full Story

Netgear’s latest NeoTV product crosses the FCC

Shane McGlaun, Aug 18th 2011 Discuss [3]

I have always considered Netgear a networking company and always think of its wireless routers and other networking gear like the DSL home gateway that launched back in May when I hear the company name. Networking is certainly not all Netgear does though. It also makes a line of streaming media set-top boxes as well and the company has a new product that has just crossed the FCC. Read The Full Story

Nokia’s NFC-toting Wireless Music Receiver MD-20W clears FCC

Chris Davies, Aug 17th 2011 Discuss [4]

Nokia's MD-20W wireless media streamer has cleared the FCC, offering a way to stream music over Bluetooth A2DP to any speaker system you choose to plug it into. Seemingly related to the Wireless Music Receiver already listed on Nokia's site, the MD-20W is expected to use NFC in a similar way to the Nokia Play 360 speaker, as a straightforward way to pair your phone. Read The Full Story

Cregle Penbook tablet hits the FCC

Shane McGlaun, Aug 17th 2011 Discuss [1]

There are some folks that won't consider a tablet or notebook if the thing isn't running Windows 7. That is understandable on some levels since you need Windows if you use certain software a lot at home or in the office. A new Windows 7 tablet has crossed the FCC called the Cregle Penbook. The tablet has a 10-inch screen made by Wacom. Read The Full Story

TouchPad Go 7-inch tablet hits FCC

Shane McGlaun, Aug 11th 2011 Discuss [0]

Apparently, there have been some rumors floating around that a new HP TouchPad packing 4G has hit the FCC. That isn't the case though accordion to some sources. Buried inside the FCC documents for the new HP tablet that has hit the FCC are some labels that clearly show what hit the FCC is in fact the HP TouchPad Go with a 7-inch screen we have talked about before. Last we spoke about the mysterious 7-inch HP tablet the thing was expected to launch this month. Read The Full Story

AT&T’s T-Mobile and Qualcomm deals get extra FCC attention [Updated]

Chris Davies, Aug 9th 2011 Discuss [0]

AT&T's bid to buy Qualcomm's 700MHz spectrum will come under renewed attention, with the news that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) now intends to review both it and the carrier's intended acquisition of T-Mobile together. According to the FCC, "the best way to determine whether either or both of the proposed transactions serve the public interest is to consider them in a coordinated manner at this time" since it has "questions regarding AT&T's aggregation of spectrum throughout the nation, particularly in overlapping areas." Read The Full Story

Light Blue Optics touch interface pico projector hits FCC

Shane McGlaun, Aug 9th 2011 Discuss [0]

If you have been reading SlashGear for a while, you might recognize the Light Blue Optics tech that has just crossed the FCC. We have talked about the projector and its touch interface in the past. The Light Blue Optics turned up back at CES in 2010 as an interesting device that turned any flat surface into a color touchscreen. The tech turned up again later in January 2010 we saw the device demonstrated in a room with ambient light. Read The Full Story

Former Microsoft Exec Steven VanRoekel Named U.S. Federal CIO

Chris Burns, Aug 4th 2011 Discuss [0]

The White House announced Thursday that President Obama intends to name the country's second federal CIO Steven VanRoekel to replace its first, that being the outgoing Vivek Kundra. WanRoekel has been several different leaders in the past including a Microsoft executive and managing director of the Federal Communications Devision of the US government. VanRoekel previously served 15 years at Microsoft where his final position was as Microsoft's Windows Server and Tools Division, followed by a year+ stint at the FCC starting in 2009, ending at this newest appointment. Read The Full Story

Pandigital SuperNova is September’s meh-tastic “flagship” tablet

Chris Davies, Aug 4th 2011 Discuss [0]

Were you holding your breath for Pandigital's promised "flagship" tablet, due in September? We do hope not, because all signs point to it being not quite as exciting as the name might suggest. According to The Digital Reader's sources, in fact the fourth model is the Pandigital SuperNova, an 8-inch 800 x 600 slate running Android 2.3 Gingerbread. Read The Full Story