09 Feb 10 Android 2.1 coming to HTC Hero in “mid-March”
Hot on the heels of the speculation that the Motorola CLIQ would be getting Android 2.1 next month, HTC has announced that one of their flagship devices, the HTC Hero, will too be getting the 2.1 treatment next month.
If you’re a loyal reader, you probably already know that HTC has been cookin’ this update up for some time now but has yet to release an official date. Now, we still don’t have an exact date but we do know that Android 2.1 will be coming to the HTC Hero in “mid-March”. This update, of course, will sport HTC’s critically acclaimed Sense UI.
When an exact date is known, you’ll be the first to know.
via engadget
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09 Feb 10 Motorola CLIQ getting Android 2.1 next month?
A couple of days ago we let you know that the Motorola CLIQ is to be available for just $10 with a 2-year contract through Wirefly. However, the device currently isn’t running the latest version of Android but if BGR is to be believed, that may all change quite soon.
According to said source, Motorola has released word that the CLIQ is expected to get updated to Android version 2.1 sometime in March. Although not confirmed, if this were to pan out it would be great news for consumers looking to get their Android fix on a budget.
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Tags: android 2.1, Cliq, Motorola, rumor, Update
09 Feb 10 iPhone SDK 3.2 beta 2 released to developers
Are you an iPhone developer? How about an iPhone developer looking to bring their creations to the iPad? If so, you’ll be happy to hear that Apple has just released iPhone SDK 3.2 beta 2 to those currently in their developers program.
Below is a list of changes included in beta 2:
▪ FIXED: Changing an iPhone Executable’s working directory from “Build Products directory” may cause the application not to install properly with the error message “The Info.plist for application at (null) specifies a CFBundleExecutable of (null), which does not exist.”
▪ FIXED: In iPhone SDK 3.2 beta 1, Xcode’s Transition feature did not work correctly if the SDK was installed in a location other than /Developer. In beta 2, the feature will work properly with the SDK installed in any location on your system.
▪ FIXED: In iPhone SDK 3.2 beta 1, some users saw the message “A signed resource has been added, modified or deleted…” when rebuilding their projects. This has been fixed for beta 2.
Furthermore, Gizmodo has gotten word that the reason we haven’t seen some brand spankin’ new iPad apps being shown off in the iPad simulator is because Apple isn’t allowing them too. I guess they really want to surprise the public with what this device is capable of come March.
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Tags: beta 2, developer, iPad, iphone sdk 3.2
09 Feb 10 HTC Legend pictured, again, with specs
We just recently gave you a look at the HTC Legend but unfortunately the picture was small and no specs were included. Now, Engadget has gotten their hands on a much higher resolution image complete with a full rundown of the phone’s specs.
The Android touting HTC Legend is to feature:
- 3.2-inch AMOLED capacitive touchscreen
- 600MHz Qualcomm processor
- 5 megapixel camera w/ LED flash
- Bluetooth 2.1
- WiFi
- Quadband GSM / EDGE plus dualband HSPA
- Compass
- 3.5mm headphone jack
- 1300mAh battery
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Tags: Android, HTC Legend, Picture, specs
09 Feb 10 Google Maps with Buzz for Android now available
If you’ve been keeping up with Google and their latest advancements you may have heard about Google Buzz. Basically, it’s a new service from Google that is to go up against Twitter that allows you to share short comments, pictures, videos and more. Anyways, Google has just announced that Maps 4.0 with support for Buzz has been added to the Android Marketplace.
This new software update will allow you to, well, Buzz about various locations that you find interesting. Be sure to check it out because it is free, after all.
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Tags: Android, buzz, Google, maps, marketplace
09 Feb 10 ZombieHunter for the iPhone
I don’t know what it is about the romanticism of the zombie genre. Maybe its because we just want to live in a world apart from civilization, where the only law is survival.
So if you need a zombie fix, you might want to get ZombieHunter by StormBASIC SL for the iPhone and iPod touch. It has 3D graphics, animations, online scoring, and two gameplay modes: history and survival.
Believe it or not, it is available for free for a limited time. I don’t know how limited it is, so you might want to click here to download it now.
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Tags: iPhone, StormBASIC SL, ZombieHunter, ZombieHunter iPhone app
09 Feb 10 Sky Siege augmented reality game for iPhone
I love augmented reality, and this is one application known as Sky Siege that is very cool. There are no QR codes on this app, just a chance for you to shoot enemy aerial vehicles.
Sky Siege uses the iPhone’s 3GS compass and accelerometers in order to figure out where the player is, and so he or she can turn around and shoot a plane or blimp.
If you’re an iPhone user and you want to try it out, feel free to head over to the iTunes store and lay down $3.
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09 Feb 10 Shots of the HTC Legend are appearing out of nowhere
What’s better than a Hero? How about a Legend. This is HTC’s newest Android device, and some shots of it have been appearing lately. It looks like the rendering.
Well, you can clearly see what looks like a speaker on the back, and the front looks like some interesting interface. I wonder if we’ll see it turn up at the Mobile World Congress?
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Tags: Android, Android powered device, HTC, HTC Legend, Legend
09 Feb 10 Is the Nook shortage over?
Have you heard about this thing called a Nook? Yeah, there has been a shortage of those throughout the holiday season.
Apparently, it is in stock at nook.com, just in time for Valentines Day. Check out the official press release at my Source link.
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09 Feb 10 Today on Our Other Blogs
Panasonic introduces three Blu-ray recorders, one player
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Ubisoft announces Ghost Recon: Future Soldier
Google announces Google Buzz
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09 Feb 10 Today on MobileWhack.com
Samsung Monte S5620 gets a peek, before MWC
ZoomIt SD card reader from zoomMediaPlus
Samsung Bada and AMOLED phone coming to MWC?
Bluetooth Special Interest Group approves ZTE F350
Octovo Kindle Light
More rumors of Amazon Kindles with color screens
Apple iPad Pricing to be Lowered?
Vertu Constellation Ayxta Valentines Version
Nokia 5230 Nuron Spotted
A Taller iPhone 4G Perhaps?
Apple Store Goes Offline
Samsung Knack Cell Phone Review–Stone Axe Primitive
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09 Feb 10 Samsung Monte S5620 gets a peek, before MWC
I’m beginning to wonder if there will be any surprises at MWC. Not only has there been leaks of Samsung’s new Bada and AMOLED phone, but the Monte S5620.
Heck, we already know the features: it has a 3.0 inch capacitive WQVGA TFT touchscreen, 200MB of memory with an expandable microSD slot, 3.2 megapixel camera, Wi-Fi, A-GPS, Bluetooth 2.1, Google Maps 3.0, and TouchWiz 2.0.
I suppose that we will hear more about this at Mobile World Congress. We shall see. We shall see.
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Tags: monte, s5620, Samsung Monte, Samsung Monte S5620, Samsung S5620, touchwiz 2.0
09 Feb 10 ZoomIt SD card reader from zoomMediaPlus
For those who have ever wanted an SD card reader for the iPhone have just have their wish granted.
The ZoomIt SD card reader from zoomMedia Plus gives the iPhone and iPod touch a little bit of extra memory. Now you can put iPhone pictures on the card, or pull stuff off using the free zoomIt app.
The ZoomIt SD card reader should be available in April for $60, but there is no word if it is iPad compatible.
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09 Feb 10 Samsung Bada and AMOLED phone coming to MWC?
Okay, we have reported that Samsung is working on Bada OS phone along with some super AMOLED, but now there is word that Samsung is producing a smartphone with both.
Apparently, this is a 3.3 inch, 800 x 480 pixel phone will be unveiled at a February 14th press event at Mobile World Congress, on Valentines Day. Man, how I wish I was in Barcelona that day.
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Tags: AMOLED, bada, Mobile World Congress, Samsung
09 Feb 10 Bluetooth Special Interest Group approves ZTE F350
There is a recent report that the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) has approved a ZTE F350.
So what is the ZTE F350? It has the Verizon branding and we don’t know exactly know if it is a slider, flip, or if it has a QWERTY somewhere. We do know that it has voice command, 1xRTT, as well as a camera. We don’t know when this will come out, but I’m sure it will be soon.
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Tags: bluetooth, bluetooth sig, Bluetooth Special Interest Group, SIG, Verizon, ZTE F350
09 Feb 10 Octovo Kindle Light
We’ve covered the Kandle light for the Kindle, and I suppose that we must cover the Octovo Kindle light as well.
Of course, there really isn’t much we can say about a Kindle light, because it’s a light, for crying out loud. What else can I say? “It helps you see in the dark”. The Octovo Kindle light should be available in March. It will cost about $29.99 and comes with its own carrying case.
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Tags: Amazon, amazon kindle, Kindle, Octovo, Octovo Kindle Light
09 Feb 10 More rumors of Amazon Kindles with color screens
Last week, we reported that there might be some serious rumors about color touchscreen Kindles.
The rumor has sprouted some more as Amazon now has job listings looking for a Hardware Display manger who knows LCDs, as well as a Wi-Fi specialist.
Well, we will see if e-ink or color screens are going to be the way of the Kindle.
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Tags: amazon kindle, color screen Kindle, Kindle, touchscreen
09 Feb 10 Apple iPad Pricing to be Lowered?
Depending on how you look at it, a price decrease is something that customers will cheer but can likewise symbolize reprieve for a faltering cause. This is with reference to rumors that the Apple iPad may be lowering its price soon, “nimble” but definitely lower.
At this point, the Apple iPad norms at $499 and should they adjust the price, competitors may be in for some trouble. Obviously a lot of them have come out with Apple iPad imitations with lower prices. But if the price discrepancy is just a couple of bucks, wouldn’t it be better to stick with the authentic brand that started it all?
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09 Feb 10 Vertu Constellation Ayxta Valentines Version
Valentine’s Day is days away and if you are among the filthy rich who really want to give your girl something special, check out the Valentines version of the Vertu Constellation Ayxta. It practically looks like the base model only that it comes in a pink leather finish that should more or less tie it up with the feminine mobile phone lovers.
No price specification on how much this special version would cost but if you consider the price of the base model, around $10,500, you can bet that this Vertu Constellation Ayxta will cost you a whole lot more!
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Tags: Pink mobile phone, Valentines edition, Vertu Constellation Ayxta
09 Feb 10 Nokia 5230 Nuron Spotted
With reports of the Nokia 5230 Nuron coming out, the only definite thing here is that the phone is one and not different. The Nokia 5230 Nuron was shared by TmoNews through an internal T-Mobile documentation.
Features of the Nokia 5230 Nuron include a 3.2” touchscreen, an on-screen keyboard and OviStore. The Nokia 5230 Nuron is scheduled to come out by March 17. No word on pricing.
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