Archive for 2009

HTC Hero update for UK

HTC has released the Hero update for UK users on the download page over on the UK HTC support site. The long-awaited ROM update is designed to cure a little lag and bring speed to the Android device, as well as a new focus feature for the camera on the Hero.

The ROM was released earlier to the Danish support site and better late than never; now UK Hero users can enjoy faster speeds on their Androids as well.

The update is PC-friendly, though it will remove any previous Orange or T-Mobile updates that the carriers may have made in the time you’ve owned your HTC Hero.

If you download the ROM update from the UK site, let the community here at HTCPedia know how it works out for you, as well as any feedback for the installation process.

[Source HTCpedia]

Archos 5 with Android

Pushing the boundaries of the PMP, Archos have gone and shoved Android onto their PMP. In the past people have often complained that the OS that Archos package is pretty … unfriendly. I concur, however you can get used to it (after a year). This time around they are turning their Internet Tablet into an extremely user friendly and attractive media companion. Video to follow:

Palm Pixi spec’s

More technical specifications for Palm’s new Pixi handset have been leaked today by Qualcomm. The Qualcomm MSM7227 chipset is sampling now and commercial Smartphones based on the chip are expected to launch later this year.

"The high-performance MSM7627™ chipset solution is designed to enable mass-market devices with advanced functionality and rich multimedia capabilities that take advantage of the broadband data speeds available through 3G networks worldwide.

The MSM7627 solution features an industry-leading level of integration, enabling devices with high-end functionality to be slimmer, sleeker and last longer on a single battery charge.

Powerful multimedia capabilities integrated into the MSM7627 chipset translate to a richer, more compelling experience while browsing the web, accessing online applications, playing 3D games, capturing high-resolution pictures and video, and more."

PalmOS fans rejoice, Twitter client is out!

2TwitMe is now available for purchase!
We knew it was coming, per my post dated 3 September. Now owners of Palm devices running the Garnet version of the operating systems (i.e. Centro, Treo 680, Treo 700p, Treo 755p) have a decent Twitter application thanks to MetaViewSoft.

Per a post by Ryan Kairer at PalmInfocenter.com , 2TwitMe is a full featured Twitter client that enables all the usual things such as the ability to read tweets, post messages, DM and TwitPic support, link previews, background operation and the ability to use multiple accounts.
2TwitMe lists for $7 here.
Note: 2TwitMe is also compatible with PDA’s such as the Palm TX

[Source Treocentral]

O2 launches My O2 iPhone app

Free app allows customers to view their account from their handset

O2 has today announced My O2 for iPhone, an app designed to help make viewing the amount customers spend on their phones even easier. The app is now available as a free download on the Apple App Store.
The My O2 section of O2’s website gives comprehensive information on every part of a customer’s account and could already be accessed via SMS and online, however the new My O2 app takes this information and makes it available in a way specifically tailored for the iPhone.
Using the My O2 app, both O2 Pay & Go and Pay Monthly iPhone customers will be able to securely see their tariff details, a summary of their inclusive allowance and how much remains, their latest bill and any Bolt Ons on their account.

O2’s unlimited texts and web browsing prepaid tariff

O2 has launched a new prepay tariff offering unlimited text messages and mobile internet. Customers who sign up before October 31 will receive unlimited texts when topping up between £10 to £14 a month. A top up of £15 and above will provide unlimited web access as well as texts. Customers who sign up after October 31 will receive 300 texts when topping up between £10 to £14 a month and 500 text and unlimited browsing when topping up £15 to £29. Accounts that are topped up with more than £30 a month will automatically receive unlimited texts and mobile internet.

O2 head of prepay propositions Jean-Michel Maltais said: "Our customers are connecting with people more and more through social networks and need constant access to online sites, so we’ve built Text & Web with them in mind.

"The unlimited web access means interacting with the internet is now even easier – they also get a rich text allowance which offers great value."

[source Mobile News]

The World’s Bestselling Windows Mobile Game of 2008 Gets a Major Update

SPB Software, a leading mobile software developer, announces that the Windows Mobile Classic and Professional (touchscreen) version of its famous developmental game SPB Brain Evolution has received a major update and now reached version 2.0.
SPB Brain Evolution is available since January 2007 and by now has achieved the world’s best selling Windows Mobile game status (year 2008). The game allows hundreds of thousands of users worldwide to improve their mental awareness and maintain their newly achieved brain fitness.