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Sparkpad Stops By The FCC
Although the Sparkpad website says “Coming Soon” and does not show us much information, the device’s picture was spotted in the FCC database. Although the Sparkpad website says “Coming Soon” and does not show us much information, the device’s picture was spotted in the FCC database. The Sparkpad is a hardware and software platform solution that was developed by Sparkpad LLC for companies that wants an embedded device that is easily customizable. The Sparkpad platform offers hardware options that include TFT touch screen displays (7″, 8″, 10.1″, and 10.4″). The Sparkpad also works with non-touch screen displays that are 15″ and above. The iGala Wireless Digital Picture Frame is an example of a device that uses the Sparkpad platform. Drew Weaver, the co-founder and president of Sparkpad, was the VP of Product Management at AOL. [FCC via Engadget]
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Canon DV840210 Wireless Mic Stops By The FCC
The FCC recently checked out the Canon DV840210 wireless microphone. The Canon DV840210 is aiming to solve the problem that many camcorders aren’t good at matching good quality audio and video together. The Canon DV840210 clip-on mic delivers audio to your video camera via Bluetooth and works well with the Canon VIXIA HF-S21 video camera. [UberGizmo]
The FCC Wants 911 To Accept Text Messages
The Federal Communications Commission wants 911 emergency services to start accepting text messages. About 70% of calls made to 911 are from mobile phones and people tend to prefer text messages over calling.
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Android-Powered Acer Stream Smartphone Clears The FCC
The Acer Stream has just been spotted, which will be powered on the Android 2.1 Eclair. It will have a 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, 3.7″ WVGA AMOLED touchscreen, HSDPA, Bluetooth, and WiFi b/g/n. The phone also has 512MB RAM, 2GB storage, and a microSD slot. The camera has 5 megapixel 720p HD video recording. To connect the phone to the HDTV, there is an HDMI port built in. No word yet on pricing, but the phone cleared the FCC earlier this week, indicating that it will be available in the U.S. [AndroidCommunity]
Categories Acer, Acer Stream, Android, FCC, Federal Communications Commission, Google, Google Android
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Google Confirms That Apple Rejected Google Voice and Google Latitude iPhone Applications
As you may recall, the Google Voice and Google Latitude applications were never accepted into the Apple App Store. Tensions rose between both companies ever since and Google CEO Eric Schmidt stepped down from the Apple Board of Directors. Even the FCC probed into the reasoning behind why the applications were never approved. The FCC sent letters to AT&T, Google, and Apple. Apple made their letters public, but Google asked the FCC to keep their responses confidential…. until today.
Google just made the letter public about why Apple never accepted their applications. Before Google asked the FCC to keep Question #2 private. Below is Google’s answer to that question. The letter was made public Richard Whitt of the Washington Telecom and Media Counsel.
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HP iPAQ K3 Obsidian Approved By FCC
The iPAQ K3 is a PocketPC made by HP. The PocketPC has GSM and HSPA on 850 and 1900MHz bands. The device also has an AT&T SKU on the available ID label on the device. In the FCC documentation, the device is being referred to as the iPAQ KB1. The PocketPC will be powered by Windows Mobile. No word yet on price or availability.
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Apple Responds To FCC About Why They Did Not Approve Google Voice iPhone Application
In late July, Google Voice was not approved for the iTunes App Store. Up until now, it was unclear over why the application was rejected. People did not know whether it was Google’s fault, AT&T’s fault, or Apple’s fault. The FCC then decided to investigate the matter which may be one of the reasons why Google CEO Eric Schmidt stepped down from Apple’s Board of Directors.
AT&T wrote a letter today to Ruth Milkman, the Chief of the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau at the FCC. The letter stated the following:
“Dear Ms. Milkman: On behalf of AT&T, I am writing in response to the Bureau’s July 31, 2009 letter, which asks a series of questions about Google Voice and the Apple iPhone in order to inform Commission policymaking in certain pending proceedings. As discussed below, AT&T had no role in any decision by Apple to not accept the Google Voice application for inclusion in the Apple App Store. AT&T was not asked about the matter by Apple at any time, nor did it offer any view one way or the other. More broadly, AT&T does not own, operate or control the Apple App Store and is not typically consulted regarding the approval or rejection of applications for the App Store or informed when an application is approved or rejected.”
Shortly after this letter was sent, Apple revealed why they did not approve the Google Voice application. The full letter is pasted after the jump. The answer to question 1 is the most interesting to analyze.
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Motorola i856 Clears The FCC, Heading To iDEN
The Motorola i856 with a simple keypad, 2.2″ display, 1.3 megapixel camera, Bluetooth 2.0 capabilities, microSD, and PTT support has been cleared through the FCC. Now it is going to make its way to the Integrated Digital Enhanced Network (iDEN), Motorola’s proprietary two-way radio system service. After that Boost Mobile customers will be able to start purchasing the phone for their network.
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