Google has only recently released it’s source code for 2.2 Froyo (for Frozen Yoghurt), which now means that carriers and manufacturers can begin their work on updating software and skins to be compatible with Android 2.2; which has resulted in huge amounts of speculation and angst, especially amongst owners, surrounding the likely date that an OTA (over-the-air) update to Android 2.2 can be expected.
The main concern from the HTC owners camp, is that they could in fact be faced with a similar dilemma to those that own(ed) a , in that, despite running Android 1.5 (Donut), an update to 2.1 Eclair has only just become available now that version 2.2 is also. This doesn’t bode well at all for Desire owners or indeed owners, although there is still optimism and hope in abundance amongst the online blog-osphere and indeed here with us at .
Early rumours suggested that the update would be available from the 23rd June for HTC Desire owners; a rumour which sadly didn’t come to fruition and wasn’t actually ever confirmed by themselves. However, we can now report that HTC have actually released a date (albeit quite vague) that Desire, Wildfire and Legend owners can expect to be on the receiving end of some frozen goodness (like that currently being enjoyed by Google Nexus One owners); the update is expected to be rolled out “beginning Q3″ which if our calendars and our maths are correct, could see the update rolling out as early as next month, although, realistically, we expect this to be mid-late Q3 given that the manufacturers have barely had their hands on the source code for a week.
Why all the hype for Froyo i hear you ask? Well, probably the biggest improvement brought by 2.2 (from the perspective of a Desire owner) is that 2.2 brings ‘Apps2SD’ which, in essence, is the ability to save applications to the SD card; functionality sorely lacking (and our only issue) on the . With Froyo also comes Flash 10.1 support, bringing the ability to watch iPlayer and embedded Flash videos without the need for a seperate media player. Android 2.2 Froyo is also proven to be faster than 2.1, not just a little bit, we’re talking up to 5x faster, thanks to the ‘Just In Time Compiler’ found lurking within. There’s also a multitude of other functionality beng added: the ability to turn your Android device into a Wi-Fi hotspot, USB tethering and much more.
Let us know what you think below and keep an eye on the blog for updates. Better yet, to take a look at our range of Android handsets and get involved in the action.
It appears that the Nokia N9 or at least a functioning prototype, was caught on video (which subsequently seems to have dissappeared) giving us a teaser of what could be expected if the handset is officially announced. If the video and other rumours are to be believed, you can expect to see an , 720p HD video recording, a mini-HDMI port and a full QWERTY keyboard.
It’s also reported that contrary to Nokia’s announcement that it is ditching on it’s N-series devices, in favour of MeeGo, the Nokia N9 is still sporting the Symbian OS. The likelihood, however, is that the unit is merely a first build to test the hardware and that in actual fact, the unit which may or may not be announced by Nokia, will in fact be touting MeeGo. At least we hope so anyway; given the recent growth of and the expected future growth, the success of the Nokia N9 might very well depend on MeeGo and what the OS has to offer when officially announced.
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Apple today announced that it has sold more than 1.7 million iPhone 4 devices through Saturday, June 26, just three days after the phone’s launch on June 24. “This is the most successful product launch in Apple’s history,” said Steve Jobs, Apple’s CEO. “Even so, we apologize to those customers who were turned away because we did not have enough supply.”
For all the owners out there pining for an update, your long wait is finally over. Currently the HTC Hero runs on Android 1.5, or Cupcake, which offers users browser updates including the latest Webkit browser & Squirrelfish Javascript engines, Copy ‘n paste in browser and search within a page and also updates to the widgets found on the homepage.
The Android ?clair update for the Hero is very much welcomed, however HTC have pushed out the following warning to all HTC Hero uses who want to take full advantage of this update:
HTC statement: “Android ?clair update for HTC Hero will be released by the end of June. The upgrade will come in two parts, the first of which will roll out from this week and will be detected when the Hero next automatically checks for software updates. The second part of the update will follow towards the end of the month. As the second part of the upgrade will wipe all data on the handset, Hero users should ensure any important data has been backed up before proceeding with the installation. Due to the size of the update, wherever possible, we would advise using a WiFi connection for this download to avoid additional data charges.”
So in order to carry on enjoying the HTC Hero to the full, we recommend you follow the above rules, and to find out more info on the Hero and the deals we offer, then .
There is lots of talk out there about the iPhone 4 and it’s problems with the new, external antenna. I haven’t had any issues because I bought the , on the first day and always used it. Today, while at work, I took off my bumper because we have these generic iPhone and iPod cables that are too bulky to work with the iPhone bumper. I also thought it was a good chance to test out any signal problems with the antenna. … []
The is the latest handset from and is now available to order at ! The HTC Wildfire has also unofficially been referred to as the ‘HTC Desire Mini’ as the handset boasts very similar features to the . Read on to find out why the HTC Wildfire is a must have:
Running on the latest version of the , the Wildfire can access Google Services which include Google Maps, Google Search and Gmail, and the latest version 2.1 also brings with it improved menus and navigation whilst keeping it user friendly. Apps are available to download from the Android Market and users can also customise the home screen by adding interactive widgets for quick access to favourite content.
With Google Maps Navigation users can use the Wildfire as an in-car Sat Nav device which comes with free turn-by-turn voice guided navigation, text and also voice search and there is even support for keywords to help find local services. With the Wildfire, users also have the ability to navigate to friends addresses which are listed in the contacts list and your recent destinations are also stored for future reference.
HTC’s Sense user interface is present on the handset and allows you to personalise the homescreen by adding widgets so that all your favourites are at your fingertips. Also with Sense, all contact information is available to access from one place, including email addresses, mobile numbers and social network updates such as your friends latest status update or Tweet. The Wildfire also shows the most recent photos that friends have uploaded and users can even upload photos taken on the 5.0 megapixel camera which is on board.
The camera also has built in auto focus which helps to enhance the overall quality of the photos and video capture is also present where users can record the action rather than stick to taking photos as this adds a bit of variety.
Photos look crystal clear on the 3.2inch capacitive touchscreen display which responds instantly to the touch of your finger when navigating through the different features and supports multi-touch in the web browser, maps and photos.
These are just some of the great features present on the HTC Wildfire, if you would like to find out more about this mobile phone and check out some of the great deals which are available from Mobiles.co.uk then .
Below will be the live stream are photos and videos of waiting in line at the Apple Store to get the iPhone 4. Doug says he will startstarted the stream around 6:00am CST. He waited in line since around 1:00am CST last night.
We’ll we’re here in line at the Apple Store at … []
, a sweet RSS reader, received an update to version 3.2. The update adds a few new features to accommodate the iPhone 4 and iOS 4 including; high-res graphics and multitasking. Check out the What’s New section below for full list of the new features.
After what has seemed like an eternity, the is almost upon us having been officially unveiled at WWDC 2010 earlier in the month. Set to launch tomorrow to much fanfare and excitement, all but the most die hard Apple critics are eager to get hands on with the latest addition to the iPhone family. While most will have to wait for the official launch, a select few journalists have been, with Apple’s blessing, using the device for the past week.
Unfortunately the wasn’t one of the lucky few hand picked by Steve Jobs and co. but we are on hand to give you a roundup of the reviews that have started hitting the net and surprise surprise, they’re pretty unanimous in their praise for the new iPhone.
Josh Topolsky, Editor over at everyones favourite tech site , noted that the new design left the iPhone 3GS feeling “cheap and chubby by comparison” and “outclasses pretty much every smartphone on the market in terms of industrial design“. The design was one thing that had split people down the middle with just as many liking as loathing the iPhone 4 but it looks as though the design really needs to be seen and held to be appreciated. The Engadget editor-in-chief was also won over by the new Retina display commenting “we can tell you this: to our eyes, there has never been a more detailed, clear, or viewable screen on any mobile device.”
“We’re not going to beat around the bush — in our approximation, the iPhone 4 is the best smartphone on the market right now. The combination of gorgeous new hardware, that amazing display, upgraded cameras, and major improvements to the operating system make this an extremely formidable package.” - Josh Topolsky, Editor-in-chief, Engadget
Walt Mossberg, technology editor for the , was similarly generous with his praise, again lauding the inspired new design (we really can’t wait to get our hands on one of these things!). Mossberg commented that “Physically, the iPhone 4 is attractive and feels great in the hand” and also put to bed fears of fragility adding “I dropped it several times from a few feet onto a hard surface with no problem, and it acquired no scratches at all in my testing, even though I didn’t use a case or coddle it.” This will come as little surprise to those familiar with , the material that has been protecting laptops, televisions and mobile phones for years.
“I’ve been testing the iPhone 4 for more than a week. In both hardware and software, it is a major leap over its already-excellent predecessor, the .” - Walt Mossberg, WSJ
David Pogue, Journalist for the did have some criticism for the iPhone 4 launch but leveled it squarely at Apple’s much maligned exclusive US network partner AT&T. Here in the UK, we have the luxury of choosing from multiple networks so problems around network exclusivity are a thing of the past. Pogue did also point out that todays smartphone market is far more competitive with the emergence of but the iPhone is still the undisputed king of the hill;
“this must still be a nerve-racking time to be Apple; the iPhone is no longer the only worthy contender. Phones running Google’s Android software are gaining rave reviews and packing in features that iPhone owners can only envy. The Android app store is ballooning, multiple phone makers are competing, and Google updates the software several times a year. Apple releases only one new model a year, so the new iPhone had better be pretty amazing to compete.”
“It is.” - David Pogue, New York Times
So, there you have, three of the biggest names in mainstream technology journalism and three glowing reviews for Apple’s latest iPhone. Did you really expect anything else? to register for updates for the iPhone 4 and stay tuned on the for our full review early next week.
There is lots of talk out there about the iPhone 4 and it’s problems with the new, external antenna. I haven’t had any issues because I bought the , on the first day and always used it. Today, while at work, I took off my bumper because we have these generic iPhone and iPod cables that are too bulky to work with the iPhone bumper. I also thought it was a good chance to test out any signal problems with the antenna. … []
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, a sweet RSS reader, received an update to version 3.2. The update adds a few new features to accommodate the iPhone 4 and iOS 4 including; high-res graphics and multitasking. Check out the What’s New section below for full list of the new features. 
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