November 11, 2008
Microsoft has released a patch that addresses an bug with the e-mail feature of Windows Mobile 6.1, causing an error message when sending e-mail messages. This problem is caused by the Alternate SMTP server feature. When there’s no server specified, it then tries to connect to a nameless server.
November 11, 2008
According to the NPD group, Apple’s iPhone 3G is the best sold phone in the United States, passing the Motorola Razr V3 that used to be #1 for three years in a row.
The NPD also notes that the average amount of sold mobile devices is 10% less, compared to the same period last year. The average price of mobile devices has increased with 6%.
November 10, 2008
Dell Mini 9 and the ASUS N10 netbooks have been reviewed by register hardware! They seem to like the Mini 9, calling it the “nicest netbook out there” but does come with a two year 3g contract! I personally like the Samsung NC10 which many reports suggest has excellent battery life. Jump for the full reviews.
Read More: ASUS N10 Dell Mini 9
October 13, 2008
The Russian based security firm ElcomSoft is claiming to be able to crack WPA2 Personal wireless authentication security in a matter of weeks rather than years. According to their press release, they’ve employed purpose-written software which is powered with a backend of clustered, commodity-grade NVIDIA GPUs.
This all sounds rather alarming at face value. But how effective would their methods be in real-life application? Read on for my dissection of this development.
September 22, 2008
Samsung and Armani have joined forced to release a sleek looking candybar phone called Samsung Armani Night Effect! reminds me of a Sony Ericsson phone, can’t remember which model though. Anyway, It should get a release around November priced at €300 ($439).
Key Features of Armani Night Effect:
September 13, 2008
Just on Tuesday, Apple announced the latest firmware update version 2.1 and now its out. Looks like the backup procedure has be improved, hurray! hopefully I won’t have to wait an hour or so for my backups to complete.
Updates
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September 12, 2008
It appears that Google has introduced a new service, called Mobile Search with My Location. With this service, it’s possible for users of Mobile Devices to perform a local search in their location. It uses the Gears Geolocation API to detect your location, and then shows search results in that location.
This service is now available for the US and the UK. Just go to google.com with a mobile device, and choose the option ‘My Location’.
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September 10, 2008
The first-ever BlackBerry flip phone was announced today at the CITA Wireless trade show by Research in Motion. The BlackBerry Pearl 8220 must be first Blackberry that actually looks pretty nice, well anyway! It features a 128×160 screen, which displays the usually stuff we’ve come to expect from flip phones; Caller ID, message notifications and the much needed clock that might get you to work on time.
Pricing or availability unknown for now!
September 9, 2008
Sony Errisson have announced the release of their new handset G705. It has a very decent sized screen at 2.4 inch, 3G support (I wonder what that does to battery life?), built-in FM radio (iPhone ahhh!) and pretty good camera at 3.2 megapixel. Personally, I’ve always been a big fan of Sony Ericsson, IMHO their designs are better than Nokia but functionality wise Nokia are ahead, anyway! read on for more information.
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September 8, 2008
After the recent update for Nokia 95 classic (Friday), they’ve released version 30 for the Nokia N95 8GB. I’m not sure why I dismissed the Nokia N95 before buying the iPhone, seems to be getting decent updates. Hmm, I think if there was no such thing as the iPhone I would of bought it.
Changelog
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