Latest Gadgets, Tablets and Smartphones
The Three network in the UK is starting to push out the Android 2.2 update to Samsung Galaxy S smartphones locked on its network.
Three, just like other networks, is unable to push out the Android 2.2 update OTA to the Samsung Galaxy S which means users will need to connect up to the KIES software tool to grab the update. [Read more…]
Today we hear that the MobileMe service from Apple [AAPL] is expected to get a lot better in 2011. The information comes from a user who emailed Steve Jobs asking about the reliability of the service and making comments that he had experienced problems over the year or 2 of using it…
Q: I love my iPad and iPhone4 and am a huge fan of yours and all that Apple does. I desperately want to stay inside of Apple’e ecosystem as much as possible.
However, MobileMe is making it very difficult for me to do so. Unreliable/unpredictable syncing, creating duplicate entries (sometimes scores of them), etc. It’s almost unusable.
And I know from forums (including Apple’s own support boards) that I am not the only one experiencing these very real and frustrating problems.
Please tell me it will get better, and soon?
A: Yes, it will get a lot better in 2011.
Sent from my iPhone
Google [GOOG] has announced the first official Chrome OS netbook. The new Chrome netbook is to be called the Cr-48 and will be launching as part of a Pilot program in limited numbers prior to the official launch in 2011.
The Google Cr-48 is only available to a select amount of users which includes those who took part in a survey on Facebook, those who register their interest who are US based (these might get one) and all those that attended the Chrome OS event last night. [Read more…]
The Google Nexus S from Samsung will be launching in the next couple of weeks in the US and the UK. When it arrives, it will have a Super AMOLED screen. We are hearing reports today though that indicate the Super AMOLED screen will be replaced with a Super Clear LCD screen over in Russia as well as potentially, a few countries in Europe.
The reasons for the switch are not known and at the moment, we are not sure 100% that this is for real or not. If so, it could be due to shortages as the new production line at Samsung will not be opening till 2Q 2011 for Super AMOLED screens. [Read more…]
Well, it looks like the untethered iOS 4.2.1 jailbreak release date just got a little closer with Musclenerd uploading a video to youtube demonstrating an iOS 4.2.1 iPod touch 4G booting untethered and then loading up Cydia.
Up till now, the iOS 4.2.1 jailbreak has required the phone/iPod to be tethered when booting, so the progress demonstrated on here means we are a step closer to getting rid of the wires when booting up. [Read more…]
Today is the day that is rumoured to announce the Google branded Chrome OS netbook.
Invites were sent out last week by Google inviting press to a “Chrome Event”. [Read more…]
If you want the doors from Star Trek in your home then go and check out the tutorial at Instructables.
Someone managed to create some air-powered doors that open at the push of a button and then close shortly after. The doors are split down the middle allowing each half to slide in to the wall. Inside the wall is an air vent that lets air in and out when needed. A controller is to be found next to the door that lets you push the button to open. It also contains another switch that lets you permanently keep the doors open, should you be carrying something through it. [Read more…]
webOS 2.0 has references to a Virtual Keyboard within its code. With webOS 2.0 being available now, it now emerges that the virtual keyboard reference is more than just a reference. Instead, there’s a fully available virtual keyboard that can be “hacked” open on the Palm Pre 2.
To get it working requires that you make a change to the internals and specifically the line that says “VirtualKeyboardEnabled=true” needs to be modified to say just that. Once done, you get a keyboard on-screen. [Read more…]
Copy and Paste for Windows Phone 7 is believed to be just around the corner, perhaps sometime in January when WP7 devices get an update.
Someone has posted a video of a Samsung Windows Phone 7 device running copy and paste functions. The system works by tapping on the screen. A word is then highlighted (you can copy more by moving the sliders around). You then tap an icon to copy and when in a location on the phone where you can paste, you’ll see a small paste icon just above the virtual QWERTY keyboard. Tap it and your copied content is pasted in. Simple stuff really! [Read more…]
Google Maps 5.0 is launching for Android based smartphones. New features that Maps 5.0 brings to the smartphone is 3D buildings, faster load times as well as an offline mode. The compass also plays a part in that the map can rotate to the direction you are currently facing.
Google [GOOG] managed to get the 3D buildings and realtime renderings thanks to using a far smaller file size. The buildings are drawn in vectors and overall, the data is about 100 times smaller which allows for faster loading and smoother scrolling. [Read more…]
The smart people at XDA-Developers are now working on porting Android 2.3 to the HTC Evo 4G. The port started as soon as the SDK became available. However, at the moment, don’t get too excited as it really doesn’t work and isn’t usable.
At the time of writing this post, the Android 2.3 is on Build 4. It started at build 1 where a message on the forums said “almost everything doesn’t work” although it does boot and the screen works. Moving up to build 4 and a few of the bugs are being ironed out. [Read more…]
Fring has introduced a new technology to its services called DVQ. DVQ means Dynamic Video Quality, and by adding this service it allows for users making video calls to get the best possible video quality for the quality of connection they have at the time.
DVQ technology automatically, and continuously during a call, adjusts your video call quality to match your internet bandwidth at all times, giving you the best video and audio quality possible for your connectivity.
That means that rather than ‘making do’ with a basic, fixed video quality call, you get an optimized video quality that matches your calls’ available bandwidth. In math terms, our dev guys have gone from ‘lowest common denominator’ to best possible– wherever you are’.
