Nokia is pushing out a software update to its N8 smartphone that addresses a number of bugs in the Symbian Anna platform that runs on the phone. Unfortunately, the update does not upgrade the N8 to Symbian Belle with its myriad of new features. Things that are improved with the update include quicker email and messaging, faster GPS locks, and fixes for minor bugs. Users will get a notification when the update is available to download and install. Tweet Vote on HN ...
Monthly Archives: October 2011
HTC Rhyme Android smartphone now available from O2 UK
The HTC Rhyme is now available in the UK with wireless carrier O2. The Rhyme, which is being offered in the same plum color as Verizon Wireless here in the States, offers users Google’s Android 2.3 operating system as well as HTC’s own Sense 3.5 user interface on top. The sleek smartphone offers a zippy 1GHz processor under its hood as well as a 5MP camera with HD video recording capabilities. O2 is also throwing in a free headset and Bluetooth docking station in the sales box. For more, visit O2. ...
O2 UK now offering HTC Sensation
O2 is offering its UK customers HTC’s Sensation XE smartphone, which includes studio quality audio from Beats Audio by Dr. Dre in-ear headphones. The smartphone offers a speedy 1.5GHz dual-core processor, a 4.3-inch qHD widescreen touchscreen display, and Google’s Android OS. The device also sports an 8MP camera/camcorder and 16GB of memory. The HTC Sensation XE is offered free from O2 with qualifying contracts. Tweet Vote on HN ...
HTC Thunderbolt
Verizon Wireless today indicated that it is updating the HTC Thunderbolt to Android 2.3 Gingerbread. The update can be retrieved from the Thunderbolt’s system menus and downloaded over the air. Tweet Vote on HN ...
Sony to Buy Ericsson Out of Joint Venture
Sony today announced that it is going to purchase Ericsson’s share of the two companies’ Sony Ericsson cell phone joint venture for $1.47 billion. Once the purchase is complete, Sony Ericsson will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony, which intends to integrate the handset division into its other consumer electronics products. As part of the deal, Sony gains five essential patent families related to wireless technology, and also struck a cross-licensing agreement with Ericsson concerning other, non-essential patents. The transaction has been approved by the boards of both ...
RIM confirms BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0
RIM has taken to its blog to confirm that the BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0 release date will be in February 2012.The company says that the OS has been delayed “until we are confident we have fully met the expectations” of its customers and developers, obviously keen to avoid yet another misstep after a catalogue of errors over the past months.RIM has also decided that integrating BBM directly on to the tablet will have to wait until “a subsequent BlackBerry PlayBook OS release”.The company hasn’t given a reason, but it sounds as though RIM’s having a spot ...
Sprint Fixes Privacy Issue With HTC Phones
Sprint today started rolling out a software update to its HTC Android phones that fixes a previously-reported security issue that could allow malicious third-party apps to access sensitive information. The update will roll out automatically, but those wishing to install it manually can do so immediately. Tweet Vote on HN ...
Samsung Exhibit
T-Mobile and Samsung today announced the Samsung Exhibit II 4G. The new phone is similar to the first Exhibit in most respects, but switches from a Samsung Hummingbird processor to a Qualcomm Snapdragon. The screen is also slightly larger, at 3.7 inches compared to 3.5 for the original model. T-Mobile is using the phone to push its no-contract plans, with the phone being available first at Wal-Mart tomorrow with only a no-contract option. A week later on November 2, the phone will go sale elsewhere and with a two-year contract option. Features of the phone include a 1 GHz processor, ...
Nokia Lumia 800 Skins Windows Phone in N9-Like Shell
Nokia is pinning its turn-around story on the Lumia 800, what it calls a “hero device” that will be sold by 31 operators around the world initially. The Lumia 800 strongly resembles the MeeGo-powered N9, but runs Microsoft’s Windows Phone 7.5 Mango operating system. It is housed in a polycarbonate shell that is milled from a single block of material. It includes a 3.7-inch WVGA AMOLED display and is driven by a 1.4GHz single-core SnapDragon processor with 512MB of RAM and 16GB of storage. The camera includes Carl Zeiss optics and captures images at 8-megapixels. It ...
Nokia Lumia 800 and 710
The Lumia 800 is perhaps the most beautiful Windows Phone smartphone ever designed. That’s probably because it looks a lot like the impressive Nokia N9, a stunner in its own right.The Lumia 800 is a solid phone that is milled from a single block of polycarbonate. The materials feel excellent. The front has a (slightly) curved glass display and the overall fit and finish is top-of-the-line. Everything about the 800 exudes style, class, and sexiness.When I first held it, I was surprised at the size. Though it has only a 3.7-inch AMOLED display, it is heavy, and a bit thicker than I ...