Posts tagged Cell Phones
What To Expect From Apple At WWDC 2010
4May 29, 2010
by TechHead
in 3G, 4G, Adobe, Apple, Applications, ATT, Cell Phones, Development, Events, Flash, iPad, iPhone, iPod, iTouch, MAC, News, OS, Rumors, SmartPhones, Software, Verizon, Wireless Phone Companies, WWDC 2010
Many news outlets have spoiled Apple’s big surprised for the upcoming Worldwide Developers Conference by publishing early photos and details of the next-generation iPhone. In a recent e-mail, Steve Jobs promised a customer that “you won’t be disappointed” by the announcements to come. So what else might Apple have in store the event, which happens from June 7 to June 11 at San Francisco’s Moscone Center? In addition to the obvious new iPhone, we’re predicting something big happening with relation to streaming video. We also dismiss recent rumors about Microsoft making an appearance to More >
Qik Charges $4.99 Monthly Fee For Video Chatting On HTC Evo 4G
0May 28, 2010
by TechHead
in 4G, Android, Applications, Cell Phones, Electronics, Evo, Google, HTC, News, Skype, SmartPhones, Social Networking, Sprint, Wireless Phone Companies
We all thought the mandatory $10 “premium data add-on” for Sprint’s EVO 4G would additionally include YouTube and Qik video chat, well we were only half right. The people over at Android Guys have what seems to be an alleged to be scan from Sprint’s training materials, and according to one image, Qik will cost everyone another $4.99 monthly via PayPal (not through the carrier) to use. It has been confirmed and it’s a bit of a bummer to see the premiums continuing to add up. Luckily Fring’s Skype video is still free and you can see in the video below that it works pretty More >
New Hacker Kaatje Jailbreaks OS 4.0 Beta 4 For iPhone 3GS
0May 28, 2010
by _GadgetNews
in Apple, Applications, Cell Phones, Development, Hacks, iPhone, News, OS, SmartPhones, Software, Tech
A hacker from Amsterdam that goes by the name of Kaatje has managed to create a custom firmware that allows iPhone 3GS users to jailbreak the newest iPhone OS 4.0 Beta 4. The iPhone Dev Team released Redsnow 0.9.5 to jailbreak iPhone OS 4.0 Beta 4, however it was only made compatible with the iPhone 3G. With Kaatje’s work, we now have reports of a jailbroken 3GS running 4.0 Beta 4. To top it all off, she has managed to do so without upgrading the baseband, thus preserving the ability to unlock on blacksnow if one wishes to go back or stay on the safe side. She describes a method that More >
T-Mobile Bumps HSPA+ With “4G speeds” In Northeast U.S.
0May 25, 2010
T-Mobile has bumped up its HSPA+ coverage to three new areas in the Northeast. If you live in a major city in upstate New York, Connecticut, or in Providence, RI, you can start taking advantage of what T-Mobile is claiming to be 4G-like speeds. If you live in Washington, D.C. or Boston, you won’t have to wait much longer, asper T-Mobile the HSPA+ will be finding its way there in the coming weeks.
T-Mobile is promising that their HSPA+ network will benefit several upcoming Android devices, including smartphones like myTouch 3G Slider and the Garminfone.
“T-Mobile customers with 3G More >
Shipping HTC Evo 4G Rom Released
0May 22, 2010
If you are one of those people who can’t wait to get your hands on an Evo 4G, then there is some good news for you. As of right now you can settle for the next best thing that’s not actually anything like the real thing: the final, shopping version of the Evo 4G ROM It’s been released into the wild courtesy of Conflipper, and is ready to be downloaded for use however you like and at your own risk of course. Download the file from here and drop us any comments if you manage to work any magic with it.
iPhone 3G Port of Android Ready To Download and Install
1May 22, 2010
Have you had enough excitement about the Android Yet? Probably not. Following up on the Froyo release yesterday, we’ve got the vital news about the iPhone 3G port of Android now being ready to download and intall. Having shown of Google’s OS running on a 3G two weeks ago, the author David Wang has clearly had to iron out a few kinks before serving up the necessary binaries, but here they are now. Time to get yourself on the dual-booting bandwagon – for those of you who are interested download it here.
FTC Approves of Google’s AdMob Acquisition, Noting Competition From iAd
2May 22, 2010
Google’s attempt to buy AdMob out from under Apple was looking like a victory, as the Federal Trade Commission approval of the deal hung in the balance based on concerns that Google would control far too much of the online advertising market. It’s ironic then, that Apple’s acquisition of Quattro Wireless and the introduction of the iAd platform in iPhone OS 4 is what convinced the federal agency to allow Google to complete its acquisition. The FTC says that Apple’s entry into the market will provide significant competition to AdMob, regardless of whether or not it’s owned by Google. That More >
AT&T Raises ETF Prices For Netbooks and Smartphones
2May 22, 2010
There are good types of “follow-the-leader” and then there is this. Everyone cheered when all four major US wireless carriers implemented prorated early termination fees (ETF), but we can all hang our heads accordingly for this one. AT&T has just following Verizon Wireless’ march into darkness of contractland by adjusting ETFs higher for netbooks and smartphones. In an email sent out to select customers, the carrier notes that beginning on June 1st (that’s less than two weeks away), customers who select “advanced, higher-end device(s), including netbooks and smartphones, will have an ETF of More >
Android App Explosion Compared To Apple’s App Store
7April 9, 2010
The Android Market has a lot of catching up to do compared to the Apple’s App Store but they are certainly picking up the pace rather quickly. In March, according to Androlib, over 9,000 applications were added but that could mean more problems.
One of the advantages of the Android Market so far is that though the market is smaller, it’s been relatively free of junk and crappy apps (well for the most part.) But that’s the inevitable trade-off with a large ecosystem, the more viable a platform becomes, the more developers it’s going to attract.
The Android market openness, while certainly More >
What Features Will iPhone 4.0 Offer?
0April 5, 2010
As mentioned in our earlier announcement, Apple is going to show us the iphone 4.0 OS this upcoming Thursday. We didn’t expect it to come out so soon since the iPad was just released but it is on the way. As per our various rumors and leaks, what can we expect to see in the new iPhone OS?
Multitasking:Yep. If Apple’s going to answer to those who have previously shunned the iPhone, then it will happen. Of course this ‘multitasking’ will be done the Apple way, but we are sure we’ll be seeing it in the new OS. Apple’s way will still probably rely on notifications for most apps, More >
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