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» Nokia E71 and E66 v300.21.012 firmware update now available
By Dimitris S. | Published Today | Symbian | Unrated

E71 Fimrware update

"An updated firmware, version 300.21.012, is now available for both the Nokia E71 and E66 (previous version was 210.xx.xxx). This is a major firmware update for the Nokia E71 and E66, it includes updates to Mail for Exchange software and email wizard, adds Internet Radio and social networking bookmark widgets, and improves overall performance. The new firmware can be downloaded and installed via Nokia Software Updater.Firmware updates become available for different device variants (e.g. operator branded handsets) and markets at different times. I've successfully checked for and installed the update with a EURO1 variant. As neither the E71 nor the E66 support UDP (user data preservation) you will need to back up your device before installing the firmware update.
Update details
Mail for Exchange version 2.09 and Nokia Messaging 5.1 are included in the firmware. This Mail for Exchange version can also be
downloaded from the Nokia website, however this version does not support sub-folders (which is only available for Mail for Exchange on some S60 3.2 devices - currently Nokia E75, E55, N86, and 6710). Nokia Messaging can also be downloaded from the Nokia website." via allaboutsymbian.com

» Ovi Maps 3.0 is now officially released for Symbian!
By Dimitris S. | Published Today | Symbian | Unrated

"According to the study conducted by Frost & Sullivan amongst European and Russian consumers, Nokia is the number one choice for mobile navigation over other leading handset manufacturers. The primary aim of the study was to evaluate the perceptions, understanding, expectations and motivations of European and Russian consumers towards navigation and location-based services. The key objectives of the study were to analyse consumers' awareness of, and level of satisfaction with different types of navigation systems (e.g. PND, mobile phones), the different features available (e.g. navigation, 3D imagery, voice guidance, touch screen), location-based services (e.g. car and pedestrian navigation, traffic information, social networking) and other telematics features. The study also aimed at evaluating consumers' perceptions and willingness to pay for different types of navigation systems, their features and location-based services as well as determining consumers' brand awareness and perception." Read more inside..
» Review of GSM/UMTS-handset Samsung Jet (S8000)
By Dimitris S. | Published Yesterday | Other | Unrated

"Samsung wanted to come up with a touchscreen-enabled phone for the mass-market, in other words give it all the best from two worlds - smartphone-esque functionality and straightforwardness and reliability of a feature phone. Essentially, their primary goal was to conceal all uncalled-for extra features and as it can be seen today, they have coped with it very well. User interfaces will soon become the driving force in the mobile phone market and Samsung will be using the same proprietary solutions across various platforms, which is an extremely strong move that other players won't be able to copy. In fact, over at Samsung they talked about it back in 2006, but never got to implement this approach. Today, however, everything is changing, as a new trend on the market is picking up speed - not only will they camouflage not-so-hot UIs of certain operating systems, but also ditch all default user interfaces in their future products. The Samsung Jet is the company's first step in this direction, even though it's based on Samsung's proprietary OS; it's a reference model, if you like. " Read more here:

» Nokia N97 gets a Firmware update to v11.0.021
By Dimitris S. | Published 07/1/2009 | Symbian | Unrated

"This software release includes significant improvements in the software stability, especially email, imaging, USB detection, widget stability and display transitions. To enable you to get the most out of your Nokia N97, the release also includes an Ovi store client. Further application updates will become available soon. To get this software through your device, select Applications > SW Updates and choose the software you want to update. Additionally this software release is available through the Nokia Software Updater at www.nokia.com/softwareupdates.
And here is a brief Changelog thanks to Serie-N.it :

-USB detection error fix
-PC does not detect N97 or USB charging connection not detected.
-Widget
-Home screen online/offline widget crash fix
-Fix for “Alphabetical and Number input are mixed in facebook until end key is pressed.
-Widget UI improvement – New facebook widget fixes a problem of Home Screen background visible on soft-key area.
-Browser fixes to improve widgets stability.
-MfE related fixes
-Partial fix for Messaging/calendar entry lost.
-Mail for exchange calendar entry synchronization error fix.
-UI transition error fixes (Portrait <-> landscape transition, there is a home screen corruption.)
-UI transition (Slowness and bad effects)
-Slow Touch UI response
-Picture of the device lock appears half of the screen when transitioning the UI sometimes
-Landscape: in some cases the soft buttons on touch (right hand) show the Home Screen in background (install maps.google.com)
-Photos thumbnail performance and stability improvements
-Device performance deteriorates when lots of content in the device - especially photos
-Partial fix no display backlight illumination when unlocking lock-key – CAP Genius reported already
-New version of Accueweather to improve the “Connection error” situation
-Device reset when browsing with high speed packet access (for Malaysia)
-“Browser soft key UI doesn’t work after putting Chinese character with qwerty keyboard”
-Java fixes (TCK, Pre-install app disappearing, *#7370#*)
-Operator fixes (CMCC, Hutchson and Telefonica, Vodafone)
-Ovi store client now embedded in the core image" via zomgitscj.com

» Nokia N96 gets updated to v30.033 firmware
By Dimitris S. | Published 07/1/2009 | Symbian | Unrated

"Not as sexy as the N97's update, no doubt, but the Nokia N96 has always underperformed and I'm hoping that v30.033 firmware, also released today, will help the beleaguered flagship-of-2008 come up to par. v30 is a 6MB over-the-air update and installed smoothly on my N96. The previous firmware version was v20, by the way. Some brief comments below.Ovi Store isn't included, which is a surprise (though it is in Download!, of course). Neither is Ovi Chat, which again I'd expected, this having made it into v30 firmware on the N79. Initial impressions are that v30 firmware is faster and leaner, perhaps not surprisingly. So we're talking bug fixes and optimisations. Maybe 9 months too late, but hey... at least those who bought the N96 and have been regretting it can feel a little better about their phone now.The usual caveats apply, in terms of backing up (though the User Data Preservation worked fine here) and in terms of network-branded devices having to wait a while before this firmware gets 'approved' by their network.Now that Nokia seem to be cranking out firmware updates at a regular pace, I'd like to see them get a v31 out too, with more of the Ovi integration we've seen on the N96's sister devices." via allaboutsymbian.com
» Zeus Quest just updated for Blackberry RIM devices!
By Dimitris S. | Published 06/30/2009 | BlackBerry | Unrated

"Zeus Quest is a brand new, huge and funny adventure game with gorgeous cartoon graphics. The humor reminds us the old classic adventures games by sierra and Lucas.The plot is crazy! You are Zeus the boss of Olympus which comes back to earth to save the planet. Everything is happening at the classical ancient Greek period (1000-300bc) but you have the chance of switching ages though a time machine... Visit many Aegean islands including: Santorini, Delos, Mykonos, Milos, Karpathos and Crete. Solve many riddles, play some mini games, interact with ancient Greek mythology characters with hilarious dialogs and at the end... try to save the planet!
This adventure game is fully translated into:English, German, Greek, Italian, French, Spanish
---Touchscreen UPDATE (1.3) ---
* Storm special version
* Storm full screen graphics
* Storm horizontal and vertical graphics
* Storm touch screen tuned
* Minor bugs fixed.
---Non-touchscreen UPDATE (1.3) ---
* serious bugs removed.
* Minor bugs fixed." Check this GREAT game here:

» Verizon Wireless to Offer BlackBerry Tour from July 12th
By Dimitris S. | Published 06/30/2009 | BlackBerry | Unrated

verizon_blackberry_tour-preorder

"Announced earlier this month, the BlackBerry Tour will reach Verizon Wireless in July according to Verizon Wireless’ pre-order page. Verizon Wireless now start to accept pre-order online, or you can purchase it from your local stores from July 12th. The BlackBerry Tour is in a chic black finish with chrome highlights surrounding its body design (112mm x 62mm x 14.2mm and 130g). It also includes a full-QWERTY keyboard, 2.44-inch display with 480 x 360 resolution, full HTML web browser and 3.2 megapixel camera. The camera module seems to be a better one with flash LED, image stabilization and auto focusing.For those business users who need some entertainment on the road, the BlackBerry Tour has a 3.5mm headset jack and support the Bluetooth Stereo Audio Profile (A2DP/AVCRP) for wireless music listening. Other than the 256MB flash memory, its microSD/SDHC card slot will allow up to 16GB microSDHC memory card for your file storage." via slashphone.com

» Skype 3.0 Final Version Available for Windows Mobile
By Dimitris S. | Published 06/30/2009 | Windows Mobile | Unrated

"It's better than ever before - the Gold version of Skype 3.0 for Windows Phones is now available for download. It includes two cool new features: SMS and file transfer. Sending SMSs using Skype is a great way to reach friends and family instantly anywhere in the world - Skype's low rates mean that you won't have to break the bank to do it. And file transfer lets you send files quickly when you're on the move. We've ironed out the remaining wrinkles since the Beta release, and it's ready to go."Skype 3.0 for Windows Mobile has gone gold. Aside from the usual bug fixes, it packs support for SMS and file transfers. Go get it.
System requirements

  • Compatible device with Windows Mobile Professional or Windows Mobile Standard; versions 5, 6 and 6.1. Compatible devices: Pocket PC, Classic or Professional; Smartphone and standard devices.
  • You need a minimum 12MB of free storage memory on your device to install Skype or 6MB free if you are installing from a memory card.
  • Please note that data usage costs apply for using Skype over 3G mobile networks (EDGE, EV-DO and UMTS), so we recommend an unlimited data plan.
  • WiFi connection or 3G/2G data connection (we cannot guarantee voice quality over 3G/2G. You may also be liable to additional data charges so please check with your operator before using).
  • Use a headset for the best sound quality on calls." via forums.thoughtsmedia.com
» webOS 1.04 Released for your OTA Downloading Pleasure
By Dimitris S. | Published 06/29/2009 | Palm OS | Unrated

"jwdesselle sends word and our very own Update app confirms - webOS 1.04 is available to be pushed out to a Pre near you.  This comes a mere 10 days -- 10! -- after the 1.03 update.
We're awaiting word from
Palm's site as to what the update contains (and whether or not it breaks our homebrew install method).  More information as we get it -- but if you're a homebrew fiend, we tentatively suggest you wait until we know just what's in here.  Meanwhile, our forums members are already talking about the update here.
Thanks jwdesselle and everybody else who sent this in!
Update 1: this
Palm forum post has the update doing the following:
Fixes:
Unauthorized applications could be installed without having physical access to the device
kyle2dotcom says that the non-rooted homebrew apps are still there and that's indeed true.  However it looks like the non-rooted homebrew install method (whereby you email it to yourself) is now dead in the water.  I just
emailed myself the SimplyFlipFlops app and the installation failed.  Looks like the email method has been closed, folks.  Paging Pre Dev Wiki.  More here.
Update 2: Palm has updated their
Knowledge Base with the official info on the update.  "This release addresses several security issues with Palm webOS software." They also offer a special thanks to Townsend Ladd Harris for helping identify the security issue." via precentral.net

» Nokia, Apple, RIM and others agree on micro-USB phone charger standard for Europe
By Dimitris S. | Published 06/29/2009 | Symbian , Other , iPhone , BlackBerry | Unrated
"Top mobile telephone suppliers have agreed to back an EU-wide harmonization of phone chargers, the European Commission said on Monday, hailing the pact as good news for consumers and the environment.The agreement by Nokia, Sony Ericsson and other industry majors will mean phones compatible with standard charging devices are available in Europe from next year, said the EU executive, which has pushed for such a deal."People will not have to throw away their charger whenever they buy a new phone," said EU Industry Commissioner Guenter Verheugen, estimating that unwanted phone accessories accounted for thousands of tons of waste in Europe each year.The Commission said the agreement would involve the creation of an EU norm, and that the new generation of mobile phones would use a standard micro-USB socket to ensure compatibility.There are an estimated 400 million mobile phones in Europe, with 185 million bought each year.The chargers will be usable only for data-enabled phones, which have more capability than just standard calls and SMS texts. Data-enabled phones are expected to account for almost half of all new mobile handset purchases in 2010.The Commission hopes that as people discard their old handsets, within three to four years all data-enabled phones in Europe will be using standardized chargers.New data-enabled phones will come with a standardized charger but after an unspecified time the two items will be sold separately, industry group DigitalEurope said.The director of DigitalEurope, Bridget Cosgrave, said the price of such chargers had not yet been determined.Motorola, Apple, LG, NEC, Qualcomm, Research in Motion, Samsung and Texas Instruments have also signed the agreement, the Commission said.The 10 companies involved control 90 percent of the European market.The standardized chargers will be compatible only with European phones, but Verheugen said he hoped other countries would follow Europe's lead."We're assuming this new European initiative will have a knock-on effect globally and manufacturers won't just be doing this on the European market," Verheugen said." via tech.yahoo.com
»  The Final Battle just updated for Blackberry RIM devices!
By Dimitris S. | Published 06/27/2009 | BlackBerry | Unrated

"The Final Battle is one of the best games we ever made.It is a new, huge and funny adventure game which reminds us the old classic ones. The plot is happening at the age of the knights. Your character is a guy which wakes up in a prison cell with amnesia.He doesn’t even know who he is! Your task is to escape from the prison and find out the entire story behind your capture. And of course try to stay alive...
---Touchscreen UPDATE (1.3) ---
* Storm special version
* Storm full screen graphics
* Storm horizontal and vertical graphics
* Storm touch screen tuned
* Minor bugs fixed.
---Non-touchscreen UPDATE (1.3) ---
* Games loads and unloads much faster
* help included
* serious bugs removed.
* Minor bugs fixed." Check this great game here:

» Verizon Wireless and HTC Introduce HTC Ozone
By Dimitris S. | Published 06/26/2009 | Windows Mobile | Unrated
Verizon Wireless and HTC today introduce the Verizon Wireless HTC Ozone, a re-work of the HTC Snap entry level smartphone. The HTC Ozone will be $49.99 after a $70 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement. It will go on sale from June 29th online and will be available in your local stores from July 13th.Available in black color, the candybar smartphone has a QWERTY keyboard and running with the Windows Mobile 6.1 Standard. It supports Verizon Wireless’s EVDO Rev.A network, comes with built in WiFi and pre-installed with AIM, Yahoo messenger.
Key features:
  • Ergonomically-designed QWERTY keyboard for fast and easy typing
  • Flexible connectivity options with Verizon Wireless’ 3G network, global roaming capabilities and support for Wi-Fi
  • 1500 mAh battery delivers extended operating time
  • Includes international charging adapters to stay powered up while abroad

Lifestyle features:

  • VZ Navigator – get audible turn-by-turn directions to more than 15 million points of interest and share the directions with others
  • Visual Voice Mail – view, delete, reply, listen to and forward voice mail messages without having to listen to prior messages or voice instructions
  • Mobile IM – connect with friends on AOL Instant Messenger, Windows Messenger and Yahoo! Messenger
  • Mobile Email – access to popular e-mail services such as Yahoo!, Hotmail, AOL and Windows Live Seamless Microsoft Exchange synchronization with Microsoft Office Mobile for maximum productivity
  • Access to most frequently used features with a simplified “sliding panel” user interface
  • One-touch messaging key for quick connection to friends and family

* Price and availability:

  • The HTC Ozone will be $49.99 after a $70 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement. Customers will receive the rebate in the form of a debit card; upon receipt, customers may use the card as cash anywhere debit cards are accepted.
  • VZ Navigator is available for $9.99 monthly access, and Visual Voice Mail is available for $2.99 monthly access.
  • Customers can purchase the HTC Ozone beginning June 29 online at www.verizonwireless.com, by calling 1-800-2 JOIN IN, or through business sales channels. It will be in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores on July 13. For additional information on Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to www.verizonwireless.com.
» SNesoid brings SNES games to Android
By Dimitris S. | Published 06/25/2009 | Android | Unrated

smw smk

"The trifecta has been completed. Earlier today our favorite emulator developer, yongzh, released SNesoid. Not much to say here, I’m just getting word out on this one along with a few of my initial thoughts.Game play is great, but can get choppy at some undesirable moments. Like when you’re trying to slide into a bend during Super Mario Kart, or hopping the Mega Bullet Bills in Super Mario World. Surprisingly, Donkey Kong Country plays very well; out of the games I tested I expected this one to do the worst and had that thought blissfully reject by yongzh. Controls are going to be a bit scary once I try and delve into some of my other childhood favorites, such as Mortal Kombat, which make constant use of the L and R triggers. I attempted to set the R trigger as the camera button, but that only activated the camera.You’re probably not going to see a lite version of this as you were able to with the previous versions; because of the fact that the lite versions came prepackaged with a ROM for your testing pleasure. As that did violate the copyright protections of the game (see disclaimer below), all lite versions of the emulators had to be pulled from the Market.  So on this one you’ll have to take my word for it.  Just how much do you trust me?nd as always, remember: Developing, purchasing, downloading, installing and/or running an emulator is 100% legal. However, you are only allowed to play ROMs to which you own the original cartridge." via phandroid.com

» HTC Announces the HTC Hero Android with HTC Sense, Available July
By Dimitris S. | Published 06/24/2009 | Android | Unrated

"HTC Corporation, a global designer of mobile phones, today debuted HTC Sense, an intuitive and seamless experience that will be introduced across a portfolio of phones beginning with the new HTC Hero. With its distinct design and powerful capabilities fully integrated with HTC Sense, Hero introduces a unique blend of form and function that takes Android to new heights.HTC Sense is focused on putting people at the centre by making your phone work in a more simple and natural way. This experience revolves around three fundamental principles that were designed by quietly listening and observing how people live and communicate." Read more inside..

» Apple Sells Over One Million iPhone 3GS Models
By Dimitris S. | Published 06/23/2009 | iPhone | Unrated

iphone3gs_3up

"Apple today announced that it has sold over one million iPhone 3GS models through Sunday, June 21, the third day after its launch. In addition, six million customers have downloaded the new iPhone 3.0 software in the first five days since its release.The new iPhone 3GS packed with new features including improved speed and performance – up to twice as fast as iPhone 3G with longer battery life, 3 megapixel autofocus camera, video recording and hands free voice control." via slashphone.com

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