Google has confirmed that it is about to begin pushing out an update for Samsung Galaxy Nexus owners. The update is a fix for the volume bug which sees the device in some cases have rapid volume changes while trying to use the phone.
Cluzee for Android Launches – Siri Gets Some Real Competition
November 30, 2011 by Leave a Comment
A new app called Cluzee has launched. The app is available for Android smartphones and works as a personal assistant much like Siri for the iPhone 4S although in some cases, it’s a little more comprehensive.
Google Maps Turns Indoors on Android
November 30, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Google [GOOG] has added a new feature to Google Maps for Android devices. The new feature lets you navigate indoors around a building and is even capable of telling you what floor you are on.
The reason for the new feature is that when you navigate to a destination such as from your home to the airport, you are taken door to door. With the latest version of Maps (6.0) you can now see exactly where you need to go when you get to the door of the airport. Accuracy is available within several meters and the software can detect when you move floors.
HTC Ville Pictured – Thinnest Smartphone from HTC
November 29, 2011 by Leave a Comment
The image below is of a new device which is believed to be called the HTC Ville. The new device claims to be one of (or the) thinnest smartphone measuring just 8mm thin. That beats the iPhone 4S which is 9.3mm thick and the Galaxy S II which is 8.49mm at its thinnest point.
iTether App for iPhone Allows Tethering for One Time Fee
November 29, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Apple has approved the iTether app for release in the App Store. The new app allows you to use the internet connection on your iPhone and share it with another device such as a Mac or PC over a USB connection.
Apple iOS 5.1 Ready for Developers – New iPhone and iPad Referenced
November 29, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Apple [AAPL] has seeded a new version of iOS to developers. iOS 5.1 launched last night and brings a few bug fixes as well as a few small features to the operating system. Also, we hear from 9to5Mac that an iPhone 5 and iPad 3 can now be found in the code.
Infinity Blade 2 Visuals Detailed on Video
November 24, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Epic Games has given another look in to Infinity Blade 2 for the iPad. The new version of the game is getting ready for launch soon and because of the new CPU and GPU in the iPad 2 and iPhone 4S, the visuals look stunning.
The T-Mobile G1 Gets Ice Cream Sandwich Unofficially
November 24, 2011 by Leave a Comment
The original Android smartphone has now got an Alpha version of Ice Cream Sandwich that can be installed. Although the T-Mobile G1 is a few years old now and Android updates were officially stopped at Android 1.5, some developers have managed to get the latest version working in some shape on the device.
Samsung Galaxy Nexus Volume Bug Can be Fixed with Software
November 23, 2011 by Leave a Comment
The Samsung Galaxy Nexus has an odd bug that causes the volume to go a little crazy on the device. This has made a number of people believe that it is a hardware fault with the rocker switch for volume. It appears now though that this problem is actually software and Google [GOOG] has confirmed that there’s a fix on its way.
Apple Black Friday 2011 Deals Leak
November 23, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Apple announced yesterday that they will be dropping prices in Apple stores (as well as online) for Black Friday which is November 25 this year. Although Apple [AAPL] hasn’t released details of which products will get a discount, 9to5Mac has managed to get hold of the details.
US Samsung Galaxy Nexus Release Date Falls to December
November 23, 2011 by Leave a Comment
The Samsung Galaxy Nexus release date has moved in to December for those in the US. When announced a few weeks ago, Google [GOOG] had commented that it would launch in November.
iPad 3 QXGA Display Tipped for Next Year
November 23, 2011 by Leave a Comment
When Apple announced the iPad 3, it is expected that the next generation tablet will get a higher resolution screen. Although Apple is likely to keep the 9.7 inch screen size, reports are suggesting that the new device will have a resolution of 2048×1536 pixels.
