Archive for December 16th, 2008

Zune Mobile Not a Phone, Still a Mystery as to what it really is

It seems that the Zune phone concept will only remain a concept, and the Zune Mobile title actually refers to a Zune-centric software package designed for Windows Mobile. This much we know based on the latest reports that are coming out on the internet, but as to what it will specifically do and contain is still anybody’s guess. Contrary to previous belief, Pink is actually a codename for a set of consumer-focused premium services being developed for Windows Mobile which Zune Mobile is a part of. It’s not a gadget on its own.

LogMeIn Ignition now available for iPhone and iPod Touch

If your a user of LogMeIn then you should check out the iTunes app store as they have just released LogMeIn Ignition for iPhone and iPod Touch users. You can now remotely control your PC or Mac. Zoom, scroll and select all with just a flick of your fingertips, and when you need to type, activate a full on-screen QWERTY keyboard, or use any of the special keyboards, including function keys, tab, ESC and navigation arrows. All the details and links after the break.

iPhone 3G sim unlock coming New Years Eve

The guys over at Dev-Team-Blog have updated their blog with the news that they have now got a working unlock now for the iPhone 3G. They say the 3G unlock codenamed “yellowsn0w”, is now completed and is currently being packaged into a user-friendly application with the simplicity that you see in QuickPwn or BootNeuter. The target release date for the unlock is New Year’s Eve 2008. This unlock method is available to iPhone 3Gs that have 2.11.07 baseband or earlier, they did warn you. The unlock requires a jailbroken 3G iPhone.

via Dev-Team-Blog

O2 launches Litmus mobile app store

App Stores are like buses, none for ages then two come along together, this time its from O2 the network operator who have announced O2 Litmus in a beta flavour for now. James Parton, head of O2 Litmus said “What you see here is the culmination of a long journey during which we have spent a lot of time talking to O2 customers, application developers and industry expert types to ensure O2 Litmus is not just another ‘me too’ offering, but something truly unique and valuable.” You can visit the app store here. or read on for more info.

Spb Holiday Sale: Software treats for all tastes

Spb Software, the world’s leading Windows Mobile software developer announces the start of Spb Holiday Sale 2008, which will run from December 16th until December 30th at the developer’s official website. For the first time ever, Spb launches a major sale campaign, offering a 30% discount across its entire product line: from usability applications to platform enhancements, from advanced business applications to games.

Palm launches Palm Software Store

Palm have launched an official on-device application store for both Windows Mobile and Palm OS powered handsets. Palm have called on PocketGear, an app distributor which has rounded up around 50,000 smartphone applications since launching in June of 2008, to power the boutique. It’s a bit strange to see a handset manufacturer so openly sharing their application store’s spotlight with a third party, but it ensures that Palm’s got a full catalog on day one. At launch, over 1,500 developers have already submitted their virtual goods to the Software Store. You can download either version from this link.

via Crunchgear