T-Mobile in the US will soon be changing the way it charges for data on its smallest 200MB data plan. In the past, T-Mobile has run a “no overage” system on their plans. The new plans now mean that you will be charged if you go over the 200MB limit.
Nokia WP7 Leaked Video – Probably Fake
August 10, 2011 by Leave a Comment
The image below is a screen grab of what is probably a fake video of the new Windows Phone 7 Nokia smartphone (Sea Ray). Although the video looks quite official (other than the usual leaky shake effect leaked gadgets have), it does pull elements from other videos of products. But, we quite like the ideas given in the video and hope to see some in the future.
Nokia N9 Not Coming to the UK
August 10, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Nokia has confirmed that the Nokia N9 will not be arriving in the UK. The MeeGo based smartphone was first rumoured not to be arriving in the US and then confirmation came about the same happening in the UK.
Motorola Want a Windows Phone 7 Deal Like Nokia
August 10, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Motorola is currently focussed on using Android in its smartphones. This could change in the future though as the CEO Sanjay Jha has recently commented that they would be willing to use Windows Phone 7 as an OS if Microsoft was willing to give them a similar deal as to what Nokia has.
Before signing any deal with Microsoft the company would need to evaluate the future of the Windows Phone 7 operating system:
However, he said that beyond Android and Apple’s iOS, it’s not clear which smartphone platforms will survive in the long term. He said he does not think all three competing ecosystems–Windows Phone, Hewlett-Packard’s webOS and Research In Motion’s BlackBerry–can survive.
Facebook Messenger App For iPhone and Android Launches
August 10, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Facebook has launched a new app for the iPhone and Android devices. The Messenger app allows you to send text messages to individuals and groups who have accounts on Facebook. To send a message, you simply type the name of the person and the message is sent to their phone as a text message and the notifications service.
Redsn0w 0.9.8b5 Can Jailbreak iOS 5 Beta 5
August 9, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Over the weekend Apple released iOS 5 beta 5 for developers. Within just a few days the iPhone-dev team has already found that jailbreaking it is possible.
The software needed for the iOS 5 beta 5 jailbreak is Redsn0w 0.9.8b5 which jailbreaks, installs Cydia and lets users install alternate apps on the device.
BlackBerry Colt QNX Device To Launch in Q1 2012
August 9, 2011 by Leave a Comment
RIM will be launching a new BlackBerry sometime in the first quarter of 2012 BGR reports. The new device will not run the regular BlackBerry OS (currently on version 7), but instead will run QNX.
The new device has been codenamed the BlackBerry Colt and when launched, will bring the QNX OS to the smartphone. However, there are a few cut backs that might be made.
Blackberry Bold 9900 Release Date for Vodafone Revealed
August 8, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Vodafone has announced the release date of the BlackBerry Bold 9900 smartphone. The release date is August 16 and it will begin shipping on that date for those who pre-order the device.
Galaxy S II Will Arrive on T-Mobile as Samsung Hercules
August 8, 2011 by Leave a Comment
The Samsung Galaxy S II will be launching on T-Mobile in the US. Just like the original Galaxy, carriers are re-branding the device and in this case, T-Mobile will be calling it the Samsung Hercules.
iOS 5 Beta 5 Released to Developers
August 8, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Apple has released the next version of iOS 5 to developers. This time it’s Beta 5 that brings a few more fixes and modifications. The new beta 5 does work as an OTA update although to get iOS 5 to recognise it, you need to do a full erase of your iPhone or iPad. When booted you’ll then be able to download the OTA update and once installed, you can restore your iPhone/iPad from an iCloud backup or restore it from a recent iTunes backup.
Nokia N9 Will Launch in 49 Days
August 5, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Nokia has announced that the Nokia N9 will launch in 49 days from now. A dedicated web site has been created which features a countdown timer showing how long is left till the official launch.
Infinity Blade for iOS Goes on Sale
August 5, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Infinity Blade for the iPad, iPhone and iPod touch has dropped in price from $5.99 down to $2.99. It is believed that the price is a temporary sale of the game and that after an unannounced period of time, it will be hiked back up to the original price.
