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Seasoned tech blogger. Host of the Tech Addicts podcast.
RussianiPhone.ru claims that they have seen iPhone 2.2.1 Beta 1 and that it implements Push notifications as well as over-the-air MobileMe syncing with Notes support. As proof they’ve posted a screenshot showing the Notes and Calendar applications with update badges displayed. Developers and users have been anxiously awaiting the release of this new feature. In the current iPhone firmware, applications are not allowed to run any background tasks. As a result, an application like an Instant Messaging application would be unable to notify the user that a new message had arrived. Push notifications would provide the tools to trigger these alerts.
via MacRumors
Spotted this over at WindowsMobile Cool and though it was a great way to get your device running TouchFlo 3D into the festive spirit. All you have to do is download the Christmas Icon Pack from XDA and you’ll get bells, mistletoes, snowflakes, stars, cottages and more in place of the stock icons. Full instructions after the break.
Those of you in the UK are undoubtedly already familiar with Proporta. Unfortunately, we don’t get the opportunity to get our hands on Proporta’s accessories often enough in the US. Proporta is innovative, and has a range of accessories that is unparalleled. One of my personal favorites is Proporta’s emergency charger, so it was with great pleasure that I got to try out their new laptop bag.
According to the blog.iphone-dev.org website, one of its members has reverse engineered Apple’s hardware drivers and managed to port a version of Linux to both the iPhone and iPod touch. So far, so good, but the downside is that this is really just the first step. There are no Linux drivers yet for the actual phone side of things, sound or Wi-Fi, nor does the touchscreen work yet. In other words, you’re not going to be able to do anything much with your Linux iPhone yet. However, if the comments on the community website are anything to go by, it can’t be long before those wrinkles are all ironed out and the hackers move on to the next project. Android, anyone? Video after the break.
HighAndes have released a new version of their software, trakAxMobile. Available for Windows Mobile QVGA and VGA devices, trakAxMobile is a groundbreaking software package for mobile devices that enables users to transform captured and downloaded media (video, audio, or images) into polished and sophisticated productions. It allows users to put mobile video clips and photos into a context; combining credits and text overlay, transitions, photo and video effects, cropping tools, boarders and themes, soundtracks and narrations – so now their mobile mixes will look as good and be as interesting as PC productions.
Our latest podcast is now available to download, in episode 14 we discuss the Microsoft Zune phone rumours, HTC S740 and Touch 3G reviews, the iPhone 2.2 update and the varying Blackberry Storm reviews and much more. You can subscribe via iTunes, RSS or download the mp3 file here. Full show notes after the break.
Reports are cropping up that Orange are actively talking people out of buying an HTC Touch HD due to alleged problems with battery life and camera quality. One potential buyer has told msmobiles “Just tried to upgrade to the touch HD and had the operator telling me about the high rate of returns. Apparently poor battery life, and that horrendous camera are putting people off them. The operator tried her hardest to put me off until I pointed out just how many Windows Mobile powered phones I have had.” If this story is true it is bad news especially for Orange after the problems they also had recently with the Blackberry Bold.
Yeah, so it a new phone and it does everything you’d expect and more. Check it out after the break in video in all it’s glory. I don’t think naming your phone after a fruit will gain you as much success as Apple’s iPhone, but that won’t stop people from trying.
As mentioned in our Podcast LG have hinted that they will be utilising something called the Prada Link on the upcoming Prada II. A winning combination of phone and watch will allow a Bluetooth link between a wrist based time piece that updates you on all that is happening in your pocket (sorry, in hindsight that sounds worrying.)
Given all the announcements concerning Windows Mobile 7 CNBC have revealed that Microsoft are planning a Zune Phone. The quoted date is Jan 09 for our first taste, going against all the information relating to 6.5 and the big 7. Could Microsoft be focusing on this rather than delivering the goods for the loyal WM legions out there. Read on for more information.
RussianiPhone.ru claims that they have seen iPhone 2.2.1 Beta 1 and that it implements Push notifications as well as over-the-air MobileMe syncing with Notes support. As proof they’ve posted a screenshot showing the Notes and Calendar applications with update badges displayed. Developers and users have been anxiously awaiting the release of this new feature. In the current iPhone firmware, applications are not allowed to run any background tasks. As a result, an application like an Instant Messaging application would be unable to notify the user that a new message had arrived. Push notifications would provide the tools to trigger these alerts. 
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