Wednesday, August 11, 2010

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Sprint pushing out HTC EVO 4G Android 2.2 Froyo .3 to .6 update

Posted: 11 Aug 2010 04:59 AM PDT

Sprint is pushing out the official release of Android 2.2 "Froyo" version 3.26.561.6 to those who decided to download and update their device with the early, and unofficial, 3.26.561.3 version of the firmware. To update your device manually, tap Settings > System > Updates > HTC software update. Sprint is also issuing an update over the air.
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Palm webOS 1.4.5 rolling out to Sprint Palm Pre, Pixi

Posted: 11 Aug 2010 04:52 AM PDT

Sprint is rolling out Palm webOS 1.4.5 to its Palm Pre and Pixi smartphones. The update fixes power use and battery optimization, allows users to send MMS texts from the video application along with a new video trim feature, and corrects web text entry. Sprint also fixed the way podcasts are downloaded, and the default Sprint email signature.
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BlackBerry Messenger updated to version 5.0.1.38

Posted: 11 Aug 2010 04:39 AM PDT

BlackBerry Messenger has been updated to version 5.0.1.38. You can download the update directly from RIM by navigating to www.blackberry.com/messenger, and the update should also be available in BlackBerry App World as a direct download. It's currently unclear what the update changes.
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Motorola DROID 2 first smartphone with final Flash 10.1 built-in, 10.1 coming to other platforms soon

Posted: 10 Aug 2010 06:54 PM PDT

In a statement issued to MobileBurn.com, Adobe said that the Motorola DROID 2 is the first smartphone to ship with the non-beta version of Flash 10.1 built-in. It also said that other smartphone platforms and devices should see the availability of 10.1 in the few weeks.
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Dell Streak Android smartphone with 5-inch display available August 13

Posted: 10 Aug 2010 01:18 PM PDT

Today Dell announced that its Streak tablet-esque smartphone will be available to the general public this Friday, August 13th. Those who registered for a pre-sale can order the device this Thursday. The Dell Streak will cost $299.99 with a 2-year AT&T contract or $549.99 without a contract. The Streak is powered by a 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor and runs Android 1.6.
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Cricket Wireless intros MSGM8 II QWERTY feature phone

Posted: 10 Aug 2010 12:09 PM PDT

Today Cricket Wireless introduced the MSGM8 II, a QWERTY feature phone that is available online and in stores for $79.99. The device offers a relatively basic feature set, but has some improvements over the original MSGM8, which launched in November 2009.
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Sprint launches 4G WiMax PCD U1901 USB mobile broadband modem

Posted: 10 Aug 2010 11:43 AM PDT

Today Sprint introduced the 4G WiMax U1901 mobile broadband modem made by PCD. The device offers dual antenna ports, and offers access to Sprint's speedy 4G high speed network.
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Android 2.2 Froyo landing on Vodafone U.K. HTC Desire in 7-10 days

Posted: 10 Aug 2010 11:41 AM PDT

While addressing some bloatware issues today, Vodafone U.K. said that it is finalizing testing for Android 2.2 "Froyo" on the HTC Desire, and that it expects to push out the update in 7-10 days. More information, and the official statement, are available on Vodafone's forums.
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Vodafone 360 software will be optional in HTC Desire Android 2.2 update

Posted: 10 Aug 2010 11:35 AM PDT

Earlier this month we reported that some Vodafone HTC Desire owners were frustrated with Vodafone's recent software update because it added Vodafone 360 applications to the phone that weren't easily removed. Today Vodafone made a post in its customer forums that said, with the Android 2.2 update, customers will be able to decide whether or not they want the Vodafone 360 applications installed.
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BlackBerry Desktop Manager 6 for PC now available

Posted: 10 Aug 2010 10:33 AM PDT

Today Research in Motion (RIM) released BlackBerry Manager 6 for the PC. It offers a new and simpler overall user interface. Its Media Sync feature now offers support for music, video, and picture sync from one location, as well as the option to sync music by artist or genre. For the BlackBerry Torch 9800, the Curve 3G 9300, as well as other future devices running Device Software 6.0, you can sync music from your computer using your home's WiFi connection.
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Palm VP of Design, Peter Skillman, leaves HP

Posted: 10 Aug 2010 09:20 AM PDT

Palm's VP of Design, Peter Skillman, has left HP, Tech Crunch is reporting. Peter Skillman was responsible for the design of the Palm Pre and had been with the company for 11 years. It's unknown where Skillman is headed next. Tech Crunch pointed out that four of the top individuals who worked on the Palm Pre have all left. Mike Bell moved to Intel, Matias Duarte left for Google and its Android OS, and Michael Abbott left Palm's webOS department for Twitter.
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T-Mobile USA faces class action lawsuit over unlimited data plans

Posted: 10 Aug 2010 08:53 AM PDT

A class-action lawsuit has been filed in California against T-Mobile USA. A subscriber named Trent Alvarez brought the case to court because he claims "Nowhere on [its] contract does T-Mobile USA disclose its invisible data cap." After surpassing 10GB, T-Mobile limited Alvarez's throughput to just 50Kbps. According to CourtHouseNews.com, Alvarez believe's T-Mobile's advertisements of "unlimited" data plans are false advertising. As of today,T-Mobile USA clearly lists a 5GB "data per month" cap on its "overage free plan" advertisements.
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First Android SMS Trojan makes its debut

Posted: 10 Aug 2010 08:11 AM PDT

Today Kaspersky Lab, a security development firm, announced that the first SMS based Trojan malware application has been detected on an Android smartphone. The Trojan is called Trojan-SMS.ANdroidOS.FakePlayer.a and it has already infected some phones. It's disguised as a media player application and prompts users to install a 13KB .APK file. It then sends SMS texts to premium numbers, resulting in high charges. To avoid being infected, Kaspersky Lab recommends paying close attention to application requests when installing new apps.
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Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini and mini pro coming in gold, pink colors

Posted: 10 Aug 2010 07:35 AM PDT

Sony Ericsson has announced new colors for the Xperia X10 mini and the Xperia X10 mini pro. The mini is expected to be available in gold, while the mini pro will have a pink color scheme. The new colors should be available next month in select markets. For more information on both devices, watch our video tour.
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Saudi Arabia ditches RIM BlackBerry ban

Posted: 10 Aug 2010 07:01 AM PDT

Today Saudi Arabia's Communication and Information Technology Commission issued an email statement that said the country will no longer ban BlackBerry Messenger services as part of "positive developments," in the country's regulatory requirements for RIM's services.
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Verizon Wireless Motorola DROID 2 Android 2.2 Froyo smartphone announced

Posted: 10 Aug 2010 06:12 AM PDT

Today Verizon Wireless and Motorola officially announced the Motorola DROID 2, an Android 2.2 "Froyo" smartphone that will offer a 3.7-inch touchscreen and a full QWERTY keyboard. The phone will be available for presale in August, and a special edition R2D2 version will launch in September.
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Verizon Wireless to offer limited edition R2-D2 Motorola DROID 2 Android smartphone

Posted: 10 Aug 2010 06:04 AM PDT

Today Verizon Wireless announced the DROID 2, an Android 2.2 powered smartphone with a 3.7-inch touchscreen display, a 5 megapixel camera, and a full QWERTY keyboard. The carrier also said that it will launch a special edition R2-D2 version of the phone, for Star Wars fans, beginning in September. "The special version of the phone will feature exclusive Star Wars content and external hardware designed to look like the trusty Droid from the film saga. Visitors to the upcoming Star Wars Celebration V in Orlando, Fla., can see a preview of the limited edition phone and sign up to receive alerts when the phone is ready for sale," Verizon Wireless said.
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Video: Samsung Haven for Verizon Wireless video tour

Posted: 10 Aug 2010 05:41 AM PDT

The Samsung Haven for Verizon is a low-cost, easy to use clamshell phone with a large keypad, adjustable fonts, and quick-access buttons for things like Voicemail and 911.
Watch the video here.


Frash app delivers Adobe Flash support to jailbroken iPhone 4, iOS 4 devices

Posted: 10 Aug 2010 05:29 AM PDT

An application called Frash originally launched to add Adobe Flash support on the iOS 4 Apple iPad. Today, that same application is available for many other jailbroken iOS 4 devices, including the iPhone 4. The application was created by a hacker named Comex, and it works with Apple's ARMv7 devices (ie. the iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPod Touch 3G, etc.) Instructions for installing Frash are provided by Grant Pannell on his personal website.
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