Software Related to mobiles
Asus Transformer Prime is now receiving firmware update to version 9.4.2.21 OTA as they announced yesterday. This update brings new features such as Lockscreen Notification control, ASUS Vibe 2.0, Ethernet support via USB adapters and more. Sadly, there is no Face unlock feature in this update. Continue reading “Asus Transformer Prime update now rolling out”
Evernote for Windows Phone has been updated to version 2.2 that brings new features such as native notebook sharing, improved editing, better searching and more new features. The previous update, version 2.1 was way back in December that brought new features. Continue reading “Evernote for Windows Phone v2.2 update brings notebook sharing, better editing and more”
Sony Mobile has released Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) beta ROM for unlocked Xperia PLAY smartphones. They released ICS beta ROM for Xperia arc S, Xperia neo V and Xperia ray last month. They have also announced they work close with several game partners to optimize the games to run on the latest Android 4.0 software. They also want the users’ feedback on how several games work on the beta ROM. Continue reading “Sony releases Android 4.0 beta ROM for Xperia PLAY”
iBall has launched Andi 2, Dual SIM Android phone with Dual Standby which is the successor of Andi. It has 3.5-inch capacitive touchscreen display and runs on Android 2.2 (Froyo). It is powered by 800MHz processor and has 3MP rear camera and VGA front camera. Even though this phone has faster processor, it would face a tough competition with other Dual SIM Android phones, Spice Mi-350n, Micromax A75 and Micromax A73 that are cheaper and runs on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) OS. Continue reading “iBall Andi 2 Dual SIM Android phone launched for Rs. 9999”
Samsung has started rolling out new value pack update for Samsung Galaxy S smartphones in Korea as they announced earlier this month in the ICS update news. The so-called Value Pack leaked after the announcement last year. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy S getting ICS-like ‘value pack’ update in Korea”
Google has announced on their Android Google+ page that they have started rolling out Android 4.0.4 update for UMTS / GSM Nexus S (I9020), HSPA+ Galaxy Nexus (I9250) and Motorola Xoom Wi-Fi in select regions. Some users might receive the it for the first time, and others who are on Android 4.0.3 would receive it as an update that is around 17MB. Continue reading “Android 4.0.4 update starts rolling out for Nexus S and HSPA+ Galaxy Nexus”
Google Maps has been updated version 6.5 that brings redesigned home screen design for Google Maps Navigation (Beta) for Android 4.0 devices and new options to get transit directions for preferred transit mode. The Google Maps has also crossed a new milestone of providing 50 billion kilometers of turn-by-turn directions. Continue reading “Google Maps for Android v6.5 update brings redesigned Navigation screen, public transit features”
Nokia has started rolling out a new Software update version 1600.2487.8107.12070 for Lumia 800, that brings improvements in battery performance, especially in 3G talk time as well as in predictive usage time, standby time, WiFi browsing time and music playback time. We reported the update earlier this month. Continue reading “Nokia Lumia 800 software update now rolling out, brings improved battery performance”
Opera Mini for Android has been updated to version 7.0 that brings new features such as OpenGLES with full Hardware Acceleration, NFC support for NFC-enabled Android 4.0 devices that lets the users to share URLs and more new features. The Opera Mini Next, preview version of Opera Mini 7.0 was launched last month. Continue reading “Opera Mini 7.0 for Android brings improved hardware acceleration, NFC support and more”
Samsung and NTT docomo has announced LTE-enabled Samsung GALAXY Note SC-05D in Japan in their Docomo NEXT series. Samsung launched the Galaxy Note last October that has reached 5 million shipments globally. It has 5.3-inch (1280 x 800 pixels) HD Super AMOLED display , 1.5 GHz dual-core processor, Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), 8 megapixel AF camera with flash, Full HD (1080p) video recording and playback, 2 megapixel front-facing camera for video calls. It comes with S pen that enables you to draw, annotate pictures, voice notes more. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Note LTE announced in Japan, coming to NTT Docomo on April 6”
China Telecom and Nokia has announced Nokia 800C, the first CDMA Windows Phone in China. Other features are similar to the Global version of the phone including 3.7″ AMOLED ClearBlack curved touchscreen display, 1.4 GHz processor, 8MP camera with Carl Zeiss optics, HD video playback, 16GB of internal memory. Continue reading “Nokia Lumia 800C CDMA Windows Phone launched in China”
Evernote for Android has been updated to version 3.6 that brings new features such as speech-to-text feature for audio notes (for Android 4.0 devices) and widget enhancements with new theme and quick snapshots for Evernote Widget and more. The previous update v3.5 was back in January and it received minor updates last month. Continue reading “Evernote for Android v3.6 update brings speech-to-text, widget enhancements and more”
Samsung Galaxy Beam is now available for pre-order in UK from online retailer Clove. Samsung announced the Galaxy Beam, successor of their previous Beam, last month. It has 4.0-inch 480×800 (WVGA) TFT display and is powered by 1 GHz Dual-Core Processor. It has 15 lumens pico projector with high-definition projection up to 50-inch wide and runs on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread). Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Beam up for pre-order in UK”
Samsung has announced they have shipped over 5 million units of the Galaxy Note globally since the launch in October last year. They crossed 1 million units last December. They achieved this feat in just 5 months after the launch. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Note shipments surpass 5 million”
Images of Dual SIM HTC smartphone, HTC T328w Wind has surfaced in China. This has Dual SIM support along with Dual Standby and runs on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich). This phone belongs to HTC Dragon series that was announced last month in China and comes with a 4-inch (800 x 480 pixels) Super LCD WVGA display, 5 megapixel camera, single-core 1Ghz processor and Beats audio support. Continue reading “Dual SIM HTC T328w Wind running Android 4.0 surfaces in China”
