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Sony releases experimental Firefox OS ROM for Xperia E Smartphone
Just a few days ago at MWC, Sony announced that it to would be throwing its hat in the ring of Firefox OS device makers. Today, Sony is making good on that announcement by releasing an experimental ROM for its Xperia E smartphone. The new ROM solidifies Sony’s commitment to the new HTML-5 based OS. The Xperia E is a natural choice for the ROM, as it is a lower end smartphone, as are other Firefox OS phones such as the Alcatel One Touch Fire and the ZTE Open. “At Sony Mobile, … Read more
Ian Kersey
Tizen launches new version of its Magnolia SDK and source code
Tizen 2.0 source code and SDK are now available download. The new version is described as a “major milestone” that includes many new features and improvements (when compared to Tizen 1.0 and Tizen 2.0 alpha). Here’s what’s new: Enhanced Web framework that provides state-of-the-art HTML5/W3C API support Web UI framework that includes full-screen and multi-window support Additional Tizen device APIs like Bluetooth and NFC support, as well as access to the device’s calendar, call history and messaging subsystems Web Runtime framework supporting new configuration elements for specifying the required features … Read more
Dusan Belic
Gracenote Developer program launched to allow developers to include music detection into their apps
Gracenote launched the Developer program, making its music APIs and SDKs available for companies and individuals who want to integrate them within their apps. Here’s what’s it all about (from the press release): Developers can now access Gracenote’s Mobile Client featuring Gracenote MusicID, an audio fingerprinting technology that can be integrated into mobile Apps to identify artists, albums and tracks by simply holding a phone to the music-in a cafe, on the street or whenever the moment strikes. To date, Gracenote MusicID has powered some of the world’s most popular … Read more
Dusan Belic
Android Lockscreen Bypassed by Freezing
With the proliferation of smartphones around the globe, smartphone owners are now holding a lot of sensitive data on their mobile devices. Getting a phone stolen now days brings a new set of problems; not only do you lose your phone, but any sensitive data on your device could potentially be accessed by whomever now possesses the device. Android has added many security features to their OS over time, providing SD encryption and stronger password options. Although these features may be enough for protecting our data against most common thieves, … Read more
Ian Kersey
Sony Xperia Z kernel source code released ahead of phone launch
Sony released the Xperia Z kernel source code even though the device is still not available in most parts of the world (except for Japan). The idea, apparently, is to allow custom ROM developers to get an early edge and already start making customizations for Sony’s superphone. Moreover, I would assume this is also a part of the Japanese company’s agenda to be a good open-source citizen, supporting the community whenever possible. The Sony Xperia Z will start selling by the end of this month and it will be one … Read more
Dusan Belic
iOS 6.1.1 already gets the jailbreak treatment
Well that was quick. Remember back in the stone ages (read: a few years ago) when you had to wait days or even weeks to get your iPhone jailbroken again when Apple released even a minor software update? Sometimes that wait still applies now for bigger releases, but that’s luckily not the case for the latest small iOS patch. iOS 6.1.1, released only yesterday, already has an untethered jailbreak thanks to Evasi0n version 1.3. The reason for the speedy release is Apple didn’t block the jailbreak this time. iOS 6.1.1 … Read more
