[Update] Yeah, ignore this post – it’s BS. The cat-and-mouse game continues. With every firmware that Apple releases for the iPhone, the iPhone development/hacking community has successfully jailbroken the iPhone filesystem to accept unofficial third-party iPhone applications. And, with every jailbreak, Apple patches the particular exploit with a subsequent iPhone firmware.
Sony Ericsson C902 5 megpixel Cybershot hands-on from Mobile World Congress 2008
The latest and greatest in Sony Ericsson’s Cybershot lineup is the Sony Ericsson C902 Cybershot. The unique sliding lens-cover comes out of the C902’s body to reveal the 5 megapixel Cybershot camera unit, complete with flash. As you slide out the camera, touch-sensitive buttons illuminate from beneath the display’s bezel, giving you a host of…
Samsung F490 hands-on video from Mobile World Congress
Ok, if you like the Croix interface, you’ll like the Samsung F490. The unique thing about this handset is that it pairs the Croix interface with a touch-sensitive display with haptic-feedback. Actually, like all Samsung handsets with vibration-feedback, the F490 uses a pseudo-haptic feedback system. The entire device vibrates to indicate a button/keypress, rather than…
Samsung Booth Tour from Mobile World Congress 2008
Take a look at Samsung’s booth at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona 2008. The crowds at this booth were incredible. People were huddled around the new Samsung Soul like it was the secret to immortality. The Samsung G810 (Nokia N95 fighter) also garnered a good deal of respect from the onlookers and we had…
Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1 powered by super-secret version of Windows Mobile
That would explain why the Sony Ericsson reps were so guarded about the Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1. All we wanted to do was touch the darn thing, but that would have probably ended in getting a stern reprimand from the ever watchful eyes of the Sony Ericsson booth overlords.Remember that quick video we posted on…
T-Mobile set to launch US 3G network in summer 2008; Android handset coming in Q4 2008
It’s been a long time coming. T-Mobile’s 3G network has been promised for so long that it’s almost mythical in nature at this point. T-Mobile USA has had the necessary spectrum licenses for its 3G network for a good while now, but they’ve had to wait on good ole’ Uncle Sam to stop dragging his…
Windows Mobile moves 14.3 million units worldwide in past six months
Talk about a good rebuttal. In the face of stronger than ever iPhone hype and entrenched competition from RIM, the Windows Mobile team has done darn well for itself in the past six months. Microsoft’s press conference at Mobile World Congress (3GSM) 2008 was something of a counter-punch to the iPhone sales figures that have…
iPhone displays developing bubbles – iPhone display defects leads to bubbling
Chalk another one up on the list of iPhone quality-control problems. Apple’s support forums are lit up with users complaining of “tiny bubbles” forming in their glass displays. The good news is that Apple is recognizing this manufacturing issue and is replacing “bubbling” iPhone on the spot – no questions asked. You gotta love Apple…
Palm Centro headed to AT&T next week?
With the Palm Centro already a lock for AT&T, it looks quite likely that AT&T will be picking up and launching the Palm Centro in GSM-form later next week. We’re hearing that an AT&T Store manager has indicated an impending $99 AT&T Palm Centro launch. The launch date is allegedly set for Tuesday, February 19th,…
Samsung gives Motorola the cold shoulder; follows LG, Sony Ericsson lead
Add Samsung to the list of mobile phone manufacturers that are unwilling to buy Motorola’s ailing handset division. Sony Ericsson doesn’t want anything to do with it, LG is staying away, and now Samsung’s announced that they don’t want to take a bite of Motorola’s profit-free concoction. Choi Gee-sung, head of Samsung’s mobile phone unit,…