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AT&T's U-verse gets new On Demand hub, promises simpler discovery for movies and TV shows

# 2013-05-16 10:41:00, Engadget
Considering it's not one of the company's key operations, it's safe to say AT&T's been successful in its efforts to build out U-verse. Now, in an effort to make life on the couch a little less complicated for subscribers, the Rethink Possible network is introducing an all-new On Demand storefron...

The Android Hangouts Video Chat App Doesn't Work on AT&T Cellular

# 2013-05-15 21:50:17, Gizmodo
If you try and use Google's new Hangouts app for Android on AT&T's cellular network, don't expect to video chat—because you can't.Read more...

Google+ Hangouts video chat won't connect over AT&T (updated)

# 2013-05-15 11:24:00, Engadget
If you have a smartphone connected to AT&T, you just got a bit more incentive to hop over to WiFi whenever possible. The new Google+ Hangouts app group video chat feature appears to be disabled whenever you attempt to connect via the cellular network. We tested the feature using a Verizon handse...

Verizon, Sprint and T-Mobile adopt AT&T's 'It Can Wait' anti-texting-while-driving campaign

# 2013-05-14 04:43:00, Engadget
Tempted to just send a quick SMS saying you're on the road to grab the milk? Don't -- or your recipient could receive a much more dire message, says a consortium of carriers including AT&T, Sprint, Verizon and T-Mobile. Along with more than 200 other organizations including the DOT, NHTSA and NT...

Nokia Lumia 925 vs. Lumia 928 and Lumia 920: what's changed?

# 2013-05-13 23:16:00, Engadget
When Nokia launched the Verizon-friendly Lumia 928 with some imaging improvements, it looked as if GSM users would have to wait for the company's next flagship to catch up. If those people couldn't wait for the mythical "proper" PureView Lumia, then they can grab the Lumia 925 to keep 'em going ...

Motorola XT1058 for AT&T hits the FCC, could be XFON related

# 2013-05-10 13:54:00, Engadget
We've been waiting to see what Motorola would produce now that it's a part of Google, and one of its first phones to bring the stock Android 4.2 experience may have just been revealed in an FCC filing. The XT1058 sports AT&T compatible LTE bands and NFC, and its model number matches some of the ...

PSA: LG Optimus G Pro now available at AT&T

# 2013-05-10 02:46:00, Engadget
American fans of giant smartphones haven't lately had the giant selection of devices to match, but AT&T can at last offer a little diversity: the LG Optimus G Pro is now on sale at the carrier's online and retail stores. For $200 on contract or $550 contract-free, US residents can get a 5.5-inch...

AT&T's Aio Wireless offers pre-paid service, iPhones

# 2013-05-09 08:00:00, TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog
AT&T has launched a new pre-paid wireless mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) named Aio Wireless. The carrier will operate on AT&T's network, but is only available in Houston, Orlando and Tampa at the present time. Four plans will be available from Aio Wireless. For phones, the Aio Basic plan ...

AT&T's jumping on the no-contract bandwagon with its new BYOD, pre-paid AIO brand.

# 2013-05-09 05:54:01, Gizmodo
AT&T's jumping on the no-contract bandwagon with its new BYOD, pre-paid AIO brand. For $40 a month you can get unlimited talk and text and 250MB of data. 2GB is $55 and 7GB is $70. No LTE though. Welcome to the party, guys. Read more...

AT&T's Lumia 900 gets a second life through Windows 7.8 update

# 2013-05-08 11:21:00, Engadget
Plans to update the Nokia Lumia 900 with Windows Phone 7.8 have been slow-going, to say the least. Today, however, marks the beginning of a new life for the aging handset, as it welcomes a much-anticipated 7.8 refresh. Naturally, this means the former flagship is getting an injection of new fea...

LG Optimus G Pro for AT&T: what's different?

# 2013-05-08 05:29:00, Engadget
Two Galaxy Notes and two Optimus Vus later, LG's ready to tackle the giant-sized smartphone niche, this time without the category's defining accessory: a stylus. The Optimus G Pro, part of the company's performance line, was a surprise when we first laid eyes and hands on it: it's a 5.5-inch emb...

AT&T Beam is a USB LTE modem with built-in LCD, due May 10th for $20

# 2013-05-06 14:37:00, Engadget
With the onset of MiFis, smartphone hotspots and other methods of tethering your computer to the 'net, USB modems aren't exactly the most popular devices on the block anymore. It doesn't mean they're not desirable to business folk, however, so most carriers keep at least one or two in their line...

32GB Samsung Galaxy S 4 coming to AT&T May 10th for $250

# 2013-05-06 07:23:00, Engadget
We knew that the 32GB version of the Samsung Galaxy S 4 would be coming to AT&T to complement its 16GB sibling for an extra 50 bucks, but the carrier kept pretty quiet about when it would show up. A tweet from AT&T's official account has finally confirmed that we'll be able to grab one starting ...

Xperia Z goes on sale at the US Sony Store for $630, Xperia ZL gets a price cut

# 2013-05-05 17:10:00, Engadget
Americans wanting one of 2013's Sony flagships have had access to the Xperia ZL for awhile, but they've had to chase down an importer if they wanted the glass-backed chic of the Xperia Z. Sony has quietly put that dilemma to rest by offering the Xperia Z through the US Sony Store. For $630, loca...

Sony Xperia L swings by the FCC with North America-friendly 3G

# 2013-05-04 08:34:00, Engadget
While Sony intrigued us with the Xperia L's blend of a low-end smartphone with a higher-end camera, it wasn't very specific on just where we could eventually buy one: "worldwide" doesn't help, folks. Courtesy of an FCC filing, there's now a hint that the phone might show up in North America. The...

AT&T's Galaxy Note getting Jelly Bean via Kies on May 3rd

# 2013-05-02 13:36:00, Engadget
After watching its international counterpart make the jump to Jelly Bean, Ma Bell's version of the original Galaxy Note is finally scheduled to receive its due. Starting on Thursday, Samsung's Kies servers will begin offering Android 4.1.2 to AT&T customers rocking the smartphone / tablet hybrid...

The Daily Roundup for 05.01.2013

# 2013-05-01 13:26:00, Engadget
You might say the day is never really done in consumer technology news. Your workday, however, hopefully draws to a close at some point. This is the Daily Roundup on Engadget, a quick peek back at the top headlines for the past 24 hours -- all handpicked by the editors here at the site. Click o...

LG Optimus G Pro for AT&T hands-on (video)

# 2013-05-01 12:30:00, Engadget
Earlier today, AT&T made the Optimus G Pro official as an exclusive on its network, giving subs an alternative to that other 5.5-inch handset, the Galaxy Note II. To LG and AT&T's credit, the G Pro's remained mostly unchanged in its transition to the US market, retaining the same 1080p HD IPS disp...

Isis still quiet about expansion plans: will happen 'when we're ready'

# 2013-05-01 05:30:00, Engadget
Over six months ago, a joint venture between AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon called Isis launched a trial of its nascent mobile payment service in Austin and Salt Lake City. Not only was its debut already delayed, we also haven't heard more than a peep from the company since. CEO Michael Abbott, who ...

AT&T gets official with LG Optimus G Pro, available May 10th for $200 on-contract

# 2013-05-01 03:50:00, Engadget
We've already seen this one leaked and detailed -- and reviewed the non-AT&T variant ourselves -- but the carrier's now finally gotten official with its latest high-end smartphone: the LG Optimus G Pro. If this is the first you're seeing of it, though, you're looking at a phone with a 5.5-inch, ...

Time for an upgrade, AT&T users! Beginning May 1, you'll be able to trade in your current smartphone

# 2013-04-30 09:07:02, Gizmodo
Time for an upgrade, AT&T users! Beginning May 1, you'll be able to trade in your current smartphone for at least $100 off a new one (as long as you re-up for another 2 year contract). That means you can get an iPhone or a Galaxy S4 for a bill less than usual, even if the smartphone you're trading i...

NEC Terrain for AT&T spied in leaked press photos, packs a QWERTY keyboard

# 2013-04-29 13:19:00, Engadget
Memory of a time where an NEC phone graced US shores escapes us, but the prolific -- and often accurate -- @evleaks has tweeted a press shot that signals a handset from the Japanese firm might soon arrive stateside. Emblazoned with AT&T's logo and reportedly dubbed the NEC Terrain, the Android-t...

Mobile Miscellany: week of April 22nd, 2013

# 2013-04-27 16:45:00, Engadget
If you didn't get enough mobile news during the week, not to worry, because we've opened the firehose for the truly hardcore. This week, a familiar smartphone leaked that's said to join the prepaid ranks at Verizon Wireless, AT&T swung back against the DOJ, and Rogers issued its quarterly earnin...

Samsung Galaxy S 4 now available online at Sprint, in stores today at AT&T

# 2013-04-26 19:45:00, Engadget
Samsung's latest and greatest smartphone, the Galaxy S 4, is making a big move into the US today with an online arrival at Sprint and in-store availability at AT&T. If you're a Now Network subscriber and happened to miss out on the carrier's pre-order action, you might want to make some quick mo...

Editor's Letter: The new consoles are coming

# 2013-04-26 11:00:00, Engadget
In each issue of Distro, editor-in-chief Tim Stevens publishes a wrap-up of the week in news. This week I'm writing from a special place: from the perspective of a Google Glass owner. Well, to be honest I'm not wearing them this exact moment -- I'm actually at 30,000 feet, making the most of a G...

Dell starts selling its XPS 10 Windows RT tablet with an optional LTE radio

# 2013-04-25 20:55:00, Engadget
The FCC told us that an LTE ready version of the Dell XPS 10 was coming, but there's nothing like official confirmation. In any case, it's here, and it runs on AT&T. Dell officially announced the variant's availability on its blog, identifying the radio the feds uncovered as a Qualcomm Gobi mode...

AT&T launches Digital Life home automation and security platform

# 2013-04-25 19:01:00, Engadget
It's been a long time coming. Seriously. AT&T first teased us with Digital Life way back in February of last year. Now the home security and automation platform is finally ready for prime time. Starting today customers in the 15 launch markets (Atlanta, Dallas, Chicago, Houston, LA, Miami, SF, S...

NYC subway wireless goes live in 30 stations, Sprint and Verizon signing on soon (updated)

# 2013-04-25 09:49:00, Engadget
Wireless access in New York City's subway system has so far been limited, at best: two GSM carriers, one WiFi provider and six stations does not a full network make. Coverage is getting much wider, however, as Transit Wireless just flicked on access in 30 extra stations. While cellular service w...

LG Optimus G Pro for AT&T detailed: Snapdragon 600, LTE and a Full HD IPS display

# 2013-04-25 09:32:00, Engadget
There's not much surprise left to LG's Optimus G Pro reveal set for next Wednesday in New York. We've already seen the device slip through the FCC and recently had a previewed glimpse of the potential hardware. But thanks to a trusted source, we now have more insight into the the upcoming AT&T v...

Optimus G Pro for AT&T leaks out ahead of LG's US press event

# 2013-04-25 07:51:00, Engadget
Want a glimpse of what LG may have in store for the US market come the first of May? Chances are this latest render (pictured above) from @evleaks could very turn out to be AT&T's Optimus G Pro variant. From the looks of things, not much has changed design-wise since we reviewed the 5.5-inch glo...