Phones

Trouble unlocking the 3GS

Unlockers are finding iPhone 3G S models manufactured this year over-ride their software hacks when re-booted. New models with the latest version 3.1 3software update return to their original set up when they are re-booted after being switched off, removal of the SIM or the battery dies.

Some unlockers have been supplying customers with a PC program to enable them to ‘jump-start’ their 3G S when this occurs by connecting the device via a USB cable and unlocking it again themselves within a minute.

One said: “This has been problematic for us and it’s been frustrating not being able to overcome this. We’re continuing to look for a good commercial solution for this and there are rumours on forums that one may come to light soon, so it looks promising.”

Another unlocker said: “There’s no solution for this and with the availability of the 3G S now a lot wider due to Orange and Vodafone now selling it, more of the newer devices are getting out there. It’s therefore becoming a real problem. The various software houses will be working on this so hopefully there will be a solution for this soon.”

iPad is on sale via preorder

Finally you can preoder the most sophisticated mobile device on the planet: iPad.

Software review: Double Twist

There is no shortage of syncing clients for your portable device however I thought I’d bring this one to your attention as it combines usability with a familiar interface.

Vodafone spreading malware?

The Inquirer is reporting that Vodafone is selling phone with some nasty surprises onboard. Apparently an HTC Magic was loaded with the Conficker worm, a Mariposa bot client and a Lineage password divulger. The applications are not native to Android and will not affect the phone, however when you hook it up to your PC thats when the real problem starts.

A representative of Panda Security was first to discover the undesirables and was quick to act and recommends that anyone with an HTC phone scans their memory card with some up to date anti-virus software. Vodafone has yet to comment on the issue.

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Intel Postcards From The Future – iPhone app released

If you would like to inject some fun into your photos, this app can help. Interestingly this app is free via sponsorship by Intel corporation!

HTC Legend review on Tracyandmatt

Our Podcast co-hosts James and Matt have put together a, quite frankly, huge review of the new HTC Legend. Something of a must read if you have any interest in the phone or just Android in general. It’s rare that an almost perfect device comes along and by the sounds of it, the Legend falls into that category. Check out the review here.

Mobile Tech Addicts Podcast No 61

In quite a slow news week we have managed to dig up a few stories to talk about. This week Matt and James have the HTC Legend and the Sony Ericsson Vivaz, we chats about issues with O2, Orange, Three, T-Mobile and much, much more!!

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IMDb app for iPhone released

Some companies, that are based on offering their service via website, still think that they can get away with just doing mobile version of their website, instead of releasing an app. This is stupid. All such companies need to release its own apps. If they have their own content, they’d be better off releasing their app without offering API, but if they have user-generated content they should offer API and rather ask developers to make apps.

Fortunately IMDb – the database of movies – is not stupid and they have released recently their own, official (!) app:

Adobe Flash on HP Slate

So, with the iPad eventually hitting the market, sometime soon, other companies are knocking their pans in to get rivals out to do battle. HP’s new Slate will be boasting that most coveted feature, Flash. Oh and Air too. Check out the swish video after the break that gives just a little bit away. And you can read more on this Blog.