Just when we talked about that latest unofficial firmware update for the Samsung i8910 HD, another firmware has been released (version HX7). This time, QT 4.6.2 Symbian^3 libraries are included in the mix, making us think the Nokia N8 won’t be the first Symbian^3 device available on the market. To be fair, it’s not just…
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Apple responds to Nokia’s antenna claims by putting N97 Mini on ‘Antennagate’ webpage
And the iPhone 4 “antennagate” back-and-forth between Apple and competing smartphone makers keeps heating up – this time, it’s Apple that’s shooting a shot across Nokia’s bow. In a seemingly tongue-in-cheek response to Nokia’s claim that they have more experience in making smartphones and have prioritized antenna performance over design for years, Apple has posted…
Samsung i8910 HD unofficially updated… again!
Although Samsung is not too keen to update its Symbian-powered i8910 HD smartphone, the hacking community owning the powerful multimedia device is eager to improve it like all the time. Yap, the new unofficial firmware has been released, marked as HX7 aka “Black Pearl.” Here’s what’s new: Interface settings are improved – kinetic scrolling, included…
HTC Unofficially Responds to iPhone 4 ‘Antennagate’ Drama
When Apple gave its press conference on Friday to address the iPhone 4 antenna issue, it gave a little demo showing other phones allegedly facing similar signal attenuation problems. Included were the BlackBerry Bold 9700, which RIM wasn’t terribly pleased about, the Samsung Omnia II and the HTC Droid Eris. The idea behind the demo…
Apple launches antenna page in wake of iPhone 4 criticisms
The Apple iPhone 4 can lose signals when it’s held a certain way but this also happens with other devices, a new web page from Apple says. Hot off the heels of its press conference this morning, Apple’s new web page aims to explain how holding various devices can impact the quality of your signal…
Apple addresses iPhone 4 antenna problems – free bumper cases for all
Apple addressed the iPhone 4 antennagate/Death Grip issues in a press conference Friday and CEO Steve Jobs admitted there was a problem but insinuated it was being overblown by the press. Still, the company will be giving out free bumper cases to all impacted users. The company reiterated that the reception issues weren’t exclusive to…
Samsung Wave and Entro Launched on Bell
Pre-empting the Gravity Touch coming later this month and following up on the Wave launched on Rogers, Samsung recently released the Entro Wave on Bell. We’re all pretty familiar with the Wave by now: it’s Samsung’s first Bada phone, and comes with 3G, Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth 3.0, a 5 megapixel camera with flash and HD…
Swype for Android now available to all comers
If you missed out on your chance to get Swype’s beta last time, you’re in luck because the company has re-opened its innovative text-entry keyboard to all comers. For those who haven’t used it, Swype is a software keyboard replacement that takes a new approach to text entry. Instead of tapping buttons, you trace words…
Samsung Announces Five Phones, Running Android, Windows Mobile, and Bada
Samsung just unloaded a whole lot of phones, running the gamut of Android, Windows Mobile, and Bada operating systems. For Android, there’s the Galaxy 3; for Windows Mobile 6.5, there’s the Omnia Pro 4 and Omnia Pro 5; finally, for Bada, there’s the Wave 2 and Wave 2 Pro. It’s quite an impressive spread to…
REVIEW: T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide – Is this the Android you’re looking for?
T-Mobile knows that the myTouch 3G Slide is not going to out-spec other flagship devices like the Droid Incredible on Verizon, EVO 4G on Sprint or the iPhone 4 on AT&T but it is hoping that the customized software tweaks and and overall ease of use will attract many first-time smartphone buyers. I’ve been using…