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Remember when we told you about this one Windows Phone 7 developer, Chris Walshie, who apparently managed to successfully gain root access to the WP7 file-system? Right, well, turns out, he wasn’t just full of hot air on claims that he is able to use root access to be able to “create, delete, browse files…
Could HTC be working on a slider version of the HTC EVO 4G? A recent trademark application on the name “HTC EVO Shift 4G” would certainly suggest it. Given the similar name, this could also hint at a sequel to HTC’s foray into the MID market, though the application is specifically for smartphones and cell…
For quite some time now, Motorola has been talking about splitting into two divisions – one that will handle all of its mobility-related business and another that focuses on wireless technology for business and government. It looks like the separation will finally take place in early 2011, even as soon as January according to Motorola…
Adobe said it will be updating Adobe AIR for Android Gingerbread Tuesday, which is another indication that the next version of the mobile software will be out really soon – it could even be introduced later today by Google CEO Eric Schmidt. If you don’t know, Adobe AIR can be used to create full-fledged applications…
Apple has launched a cryptic teaser page on its website that hints at an “exciting” iTunes announcement coming tomorrow. According to the teaser page, the Cupertino company will make its big announcement on Tuesday at 10AM New York time, 7AM California time, 3PM London time, and Midnight Tokyo time. No word on what will be…
So Microsoft decided to make some strange decisions with Windows Phone 7 – like not having copy/paste at launch and no memory card support – and now it seems like customers are paying for it. The first-generation iPhone-esque approach is odd, considering the criticism that Apple took for the lack of certain features. However, Microsoft…
Some quick BlackBerry 6 update action here for the Bold 9780 users out there. If you’re on the 9780, and are jonesing for more BlackBerry 6 goodness, 6.0.0.294 is now available for installation. Best of all, this is an OFFICIAL update, and comes to us via Vodafone UK. You can grab the update right here:…
Verizon responded to a customer via Twitter that the carrier is excited by Windows Phone and is ready to carry the mobile OS when Microsoft has the devices ready. This response is a complete reversal for Verizon, which earlier this year was rather “ho-hum” towards Windows Phone. Former Verizon Wireless CEO Lowell McAdam earlier had…
Remember Sleep Cycle for iPhone? You know, the iPhone app that helps you keep track and monitor your sleeping patterns? I’ve been using it for quite awhile now, and I’ve got to say, the app is still slick. However, in an effort to make the app slicker than ever, an update has been released, and…
A tweet from the always-reliable Mobile-Review has said that Motorola will be the first to introduce Android 3.0 Honeycomb to the world with a 7-inch tablet called the Motopad. Despite the lack of any hard evidence, it’s not too hard to believe – Honeycomb has been rumoured to optimize Android for the tablet form factor,…