A few months ago, HTC announced that it would soon begin to unlock bootloaders on its range of smartphones. Exact details were not provided such as which phones etc…, but now the details have been announced.
Skype 2.1 for Android Released – Adds Video Calls to Most Devices
August 4, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Skype has updated its app for Android smartphones. The new version is Skype 2.1 and with it, users will now be able to make video calls from more Android devices.
Apple Appears to Have Approved some iOS 5 Apps
August 4, 2011 by Leave a Comment
iOS 5 is currently on version beta 4 which is still a few steps away from launch. However, it appears that some apps are beginning to get approved for iOS 5. The images below show the Camera+ app and the Mashable app which both make mention of the new OS.
Skype To Bring Video Calling to Windows Phone 7
August 3, 2011 by Leave a Comment
By the end of 2011 you will more than likely be able to use Skype on your Windows Phone 7 smartphone to make video calls. This assumes you have a front facing camera of course.
Microsoft is currently hiring someone “…for building and optimizing the Skype Video Engine solution for Microsoft Windows and Windows Phone platforms.”. This strongly indicates that Skype video calling will be coming soon to WP7 smartphones.
Google Android Platform Distribution Stats Updated
August 3, 2011 by Leave a Comment
The latest statistics about the Google Android platform have been published. The graph shows the usual rise of the newer versions of the operating system. The largest portion is Android 2.2 which accounts for 55.9% of all devices which is followed by Android 2.3.3/4 with a 23.7% share.
Microsoft and Nokia Event Being Held on August 17
August 2, 2011 by Leave a Comment
In a few weeks time on August 17, Nokia and Microsoft will be holding a special event. The event is being held in Cologne, Germany at the GamesCon trade fair. It isn’t fully known how many Nokia/WP smartphones will be on show at the event, ie… which smartphone will be revealed, but what we do see is the Nokia and Windows Phone logo on show which guarantees that we’ll see where Nokia is at with the new operating system while also getting launch details of the device.
Microsoft Gives Windows Phone a New Logo
August 2, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Microsoft has now released a new logo for Windows Phone. The new logo is part of the Mango update and has appeared in the latest build 7710 and all those that follow.
The logo is more basic than the previous version and is flat and somewhat looks like the tile system that Microsoft use on Windows Phone smartphones.
iPhone 5 Clone Spotted in China
August 1, 2011 by Leave a Comment
The image below is what could be the iPhone 5 when it launches. The device is a clone that was built in China, perhaps by people who have access to the designs of the new iPhone. It’s a little different to what we expected in that it’s a cross between an iPhone 3GS and iPhone 4 in that it has the metal sides, but instead of being completely flat, the edges are more rounded.
HTC Desire Android 2.3 Gingerbread Update Arrives
August 1, 2011 by Leave a Comment
HTC has announced that the new update for the HTC Desire has been made available. There’s a problem though as they also announced that a few features might break such as SMS and MMS as explained below:
In addition certain functions may no longer be usable after re-flashing the ROM, including but not limited to MMS and SMS and HTC also disclaims liability for any unusable functions.
iPhone 5 Now Rumoured to get October Launch
August 1, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Prior to the launch of any popular gadget, rumours start going around about potential release dates. Last week, we heard a lot about September being the month, but now we are hearing that October will be the month that the iPhone 5 launches.
Samsung Galaxy R Android Smartphone Confirmed
July 29, 2011 by Leave a Comment
As well as confirming the white Galaxy S II today, Samsung has also confirmed the Samsung Galaxy R. The new smartphone is runs the Android 2.3 gingerbread operating system and has a 4.19 inch Super Clear LCD display. The resolution of the screen is 800 x 480 pixels.
Samsung Confirms White Galaxy S II for UK
July 29, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Samsung has officially confirmed that they will be launching a white version of the Samsung Galaxy S II here in the UK on September 1. The official announcement follows a few days of rumours that were started by a retailer in the UK.
