What’s this? An iPhone running on the Linux operating system? It was only a matter of time. The most closed and controlled mobile development platform has been hacked to run open-source Linux-code! And you thought iPhone Dev Team members were just working to unlock the iPhone 3G baseband firmware… iPhone Dev Team hacker planetbeing has…
Archives for November 2008
Hotspot Shield ensures your data doesn’t get share while accessing Internet on the iPhone
Require additional privacy? Don’t want to leave your data on the table while surfing the web on your iPhone? Lucky you, AnchorFree made its popular Hotspot Shield security solution available for free for the iPhone users. Whether you’re using a 3G or WiFi, the application will keep Internet sessions 100% secure and anonymous. Hotspot Shield…
GyPSii now available on the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic
Popular geo-mobility social networking platform GyPSii has announced support for the latest Nokia’s touchscreen-enabled wonder – 5800 XpressMusic. According to GyPSii’s official release, they are the first location-based social networking application that works on the Tube. GyPSii members can uniquely experience a broad range of location-specific functions and mobile lifestyle services – including user generated…
Nimbuzz brings its VoIP service to the AppStore
Just like almost any other mobile application/service developer/provider these days, Nimbuzz is going iPhone. The native app is already available through AppStore and allows users to call, chat and message with their friends on all major IM communities and social networks — including Skype, Yahoo! Messenger, Facebook, MySpace, AIM, Windows Live Messenger, Google Talk, ICQ,…
Apple Stuffs 10,000 Apps into the iPhone App Store
The website 148apps.com has reported that 10,000 applications have now been released to the general iPhone and iPod Touch-loving public within the App Store. In a cool touch, the site has also created this tribute page that shows a micro-icon for every application available in the store. On this page you’ll also find some interesting…
iPhone 2.2 OS Easter Eggs!
We know. Easter is still a few months away. But, seeing as how Apple has dropped a few little surprise features into their iPhone 2.2 OS, it’s iPhone Easter Egg time! By now, most iPhone and iPhone 3G users have no doubt already updated their precious handset to the latest iPhone 2.2 OS, looking forward…
Nokia E71 Now $49.99 at Rogers?
Seems like the Nokia E71 on Rogers is turning into a bit of a saga. Ok, maybe not a saga, but the story does change with each passing day. Yesterday good ol’ Simon reported that the Nokia E71 was now available on Rogers for $99.99 (on the usual 3-year contract). Today, new news has come…
Telstra’s “Country Phone” DOESN’T looks ugly as hell; Should work in the middle of nowhere *update*
Australian Telstra is launching a new device for those living outside major metro areas. The so called “Country Phone” is made by the Chinese ZTE and among the features packs a 3G radio, AGPS, 2 megapixel camera, FM radio, Bluetooth, and an extendable antenna, which makes the already ugly phone even uglier and funky-lookin’ antenna…
Nokia Build comes to UK; Allows customization of Nokia 7310 Supernova
Few days ago I ranted about Nokia France’s new web service called Nokia Build, which allows users to customize the Nokia 7310 Supernova prior to purchasing it. Now the Finnish giant is bringing the same service to the United Kingdom, allowing fashion-savvy Brits who like the 7310 Supernova to do the same thing — personalize…
Low-end Samsung M3110 smells like a best-seller
Samsung has recently unveiled a new low-end clamshell – M3110. The somewhat stylish handset is designed for mass market, and the Korean giant priced it accordingly. It will be sold for about $180 and that’s without any carrier subsidies. As for the specs, there are two screens (external – 96×96 pixels and internal 128×160 pixels),…