by Techno Witch on June 29, 2009
The Nokia 5800 XpressMusic now has a new firmware update on its way, firmware v31.0.0.15 according to an article over on fonearena.
Apparently, when Nokia Conversations posted their ?Nokia Ovi 2.0 Introduction? video to YouTube at the 0:57 second mark it shows the firmware version for the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic as v31.0.015. Furthermore, All About Symbian has quoted that v31 was the stable release a couple of weeks ago and it should appear this week to the public.
New changes with v31 firmware could deliver a new home screen. Or maybe a widget home screen, or even kinetic scrolling.
by Techno Witch on June 29, 2009
A new hybrid device by Sony to beat Apple iPhone and iPod may soon be developed for those of us who love our games.
We found via Yahoo Tech Sony Corp are looking to develop a cellphones-game gear hybrid that will compete with the iPod and the iPhone. The Japanese launched their first Walkman over three decades ago but is running way behind the iPod and the iPhone.
Capcom Co Ltd and Square Holdings the game-makers are at the moment offering software for the iPod and iPhone to take advantage of the popularity of the Apple products posing a threat to Sony Playstations Portable and Nintendo Co Ltd?s DS.
Image via Engadget
by Techno Witch on June 29, 2009
The Nokia N97 hasn?t been available that long and is already receiving an update to its firmware as of July the 1st reports the BGR.
However the update doesn?t do anything to fix the Nokia N97 keyboard which there has been several reports that the space bar is placed too far to the right of the typing area.
The new firmware will no doubt go some way to fixing many of the N97 bugs that owners are experiencing, but as for the keyboard problem looks like you?re stuck with it.
by Techno Witch on June 29, 2009
The Nokia N97 is now available in Indian stores along with iPhone OS 3.0 and thus business-standard has done a comparison to see if the Nokia N97 can compete with the iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS although India doesn?t have the iPhone 3GS yet.
They go on to say the Nokia N97 is the first smartphone to ship with Nokia Ovi Store which is similar to the Apple App Store, and then compare processors which the Nokia N97 has a 434 MHz processor and the iPhone 3GS has a 600 MHz processor so Nokia steps back there.
Next they compare batteries where the N97 comes out on top, and the N97?s 32GB is better than the iPhone 3G?s 16GB, they don?t touch on the iPhone 3GS 32GB there. Of course the QWERTY keyboard on the Nokia N97 comes in to play as offering something the iPhone doesn?t, so follow the link for that full comparison.
by Techno Witch on June 29, 2009
Nokia, although a world leader in the mobile phone market is moving beyond the mobile arena into the internet services arena according to an article on the Jakarta post.
Apparently Nokia has realised they can no longer rely on mobile phones, and thus become part of the internet world as it is impossible to announce new handsets every day. However by working closely with application developers, partners and content providers new mobile applications could be offered everyday.
Nokia?s internet plan centres on Nokia Ovi whereby Nokia?s ?umbrella concept? internet service will enable customers to access social networking websites, communities, and blogs from one location.
by Techno Witch on June 29, 2009
When the Apple iPhone first made its debut the smartphone arena was turned on its head and everything else was simply blown away by the iPhone and the first ever touch screen and full web browser.
Now we are on the 3rd mix of the iPhone with iPhone 3GS but now that faces some stiff competition from the Nokia N97 and the Palm Pre, both smartphones have massive data storage, cameras and more features than the iPhone.
Well sun-sentinel have taken the iPhone 3GS, the Palm Pre and the Nokia N97 and placed them against each other in a smartphone face off and have produce a video which can be viewed by following the link.
by Techno Witch on June 29, 2009
According to an article over on MacRumors, Apple has now posted a rather easy online way for purchasers of the iPhone 3GS to keep tabs on and make sure their local Apple store has iPhone 3GS handsets available.
On Apple?s online database, the iPhone 3GS 16GB and 32GB, black and white models are shown along with a red square depicting iPhone 3GS unavailable, and a green circle which indicates stock available.
So it just might be pertinent to use this online facility and check on current stock levels at your local Apple store before heading out to purchase it.
by Techno Witch on June 29, 2009
The iPhone Dev Team have stated they can jailbreak the iPhone 3GS right now, but they will not be releasing it just yet as to do so would only benefit a few rather than the many.
The main reason for holding off on pushing out the jailbreak for iPhone OS 3.0 is that Apple will no doubt push out an iPhone OS 3.0.1 very soon, also ultrasn0w needs fixing and they are going to wait to see just what iPhone OS 3.0.1 offers before releasing their jailbreak.
Apparently the iPhone Dev Team are worried that once the jailbreak is out, Apple will fix the iBoot family bug used to accomplish the jailbreak, and will stop signing old iBoots and just sign fixed ones.
by Techno Witch on June 29, 2009
Steelthorn has now released their latest version of Quickpull Pro to the mobile arena and is Quickpull Pro 3.0.2 and has included some nice new features reports Crackberry.
With Quickpull Pro 3.0.2 the user is now informed when their memory runs low and Quickpull Pro 3.0.2 will offer to reboot your mobile phone along with scheduled reboot integration which can be toggled on and off as you wish.
Quickpull Pro 3.0.2 is currently available at just $0.99 cents but only until the 10th of July, so be sure to grab your copy.
by Techno Witch on June 29, 2009
Apparently, Apple and Intel are investing a large sum of cash into a company in the United Kingdom that designs chips which are becoming attractive to mobile phone makers within the mobile arena, reports theregister.
The company, Imagination Technologies has announced that Apple has now purchased 2.2 million of the company?s shares in addition to the 8.2 million they had previously acquired back in December of 08.
The purchase of those shares now means Apple owns a 9.5 percent stake in Imagination Technologies who are based in Hertfordshire England, although Apple is still somewhat behind Intel?s stake in the company.