Archive for July, 2010
Sony PS3 firmware 3.41 unveiled
Sony has released the firmware 3.41 for its PS3 console, where it will include a new type of recommendation system for videos as well as games for the PlayStation Store. For those who are browsing through the store, perusing through knowledge on new games or videos will come across a new option on …
Samsung Galaxy S to get FroYo update
We already know that the Samsung Galaxy S will be getting the Android 2.2 (otherwise known as FroYo) update in due instance, but when is the big question that remains unanswered. A quick peek at Samsung UK’s Twitter page reveals that it will be out at the end of September, and hopefully k…
Samsung SGH-i917 will run on Windows Phone 7
Another upcoming handset, the Samsung SGH-i917, will be one that will have Windows Phone 7 as the operating system of choice. We came across that piece of data thanks to a new Bluetooth certification, where the SGH-i917 will have the distinction of being the first Windows Phone 7 device from Samsun…
iPad used by UK troops to handle a fire mission
The Apple iPad isn’t meant for ordinary home users only as UK troops have the advantage of using a specially developed app that allows them to learn how to handle a fire mission. What’s a fire mission? It involves artillery being fired at the enemy from several miles away. Troops at the Royal Schoo…
Verizon Wireless offers Samsung Intensity II u460 officially
If you are in the market for a smartphone that offers great texting capability without breaking the bank, soon after you might be interested in the Samsung Intensity II u460 from Verizon Wireless. that model has all the essential parts to get you texting right from the get go, including a 2.2″ QVGA…
FCC approves ZTE A310 handset
The A310 handset from ZTE is a tri-band CDMA device that boasts support for the 1700MHz AWS spectrum, coming alongside Bluetooth connectivity. Our good folks by at the FCC have given their collective nods of approval for it to hit the US market, and we do know from the documents that the A310 will …
Samsung tablet spotted in the wild?
We all know that Samsung is working on a 7″ Android-powered tablet known as the Samsung Galaxy Tab, but there is still no official word on a release just yet. Waht you see here though, it an obvious sighting of what could be the Samsung Galaxy Tab, barely fitting into a restricted hand. Should Sams…
Europe to get HTC Desire Android 2.2 update by the weekend
HTC has made it known that those living in Europe who have an unlocked HTC Desire will be able to take advantage of the Android 2.2 update by the weekend, bringing the latest version of HTC’s Sense UI to the fore alongside improved 720p video capture mode, iTunes integration and an enhanced C…
FCC approves first LTE phone in the US
The FCC have given their nod of approval for the Samsung SCH-R900, which will additionally hold the tag as the first LTE handset in the US. It isn’t precisely new as it was unveiled at CTIA Wireless earlier that year, and you can get it from MetroPCS. that is a rather strange move since it won’t be…
Kindle for iOS, New Zealand iPhone launch chaos, 14% of iPhone apps access contacts
The latest version of the Kindle app for the iPhone adds some new and interesting features for fans. The new version has iPad search, a dictionary, and fast switching. The dictionary has 250,000 words in it.
The iPhone 4 landed in New Zealand today and there have been some issues with the launch. …
