It appears that the beta testing of iOS 5.0.1 is going extremely well with regards to the battery issues in iOS 5. One user reports the results of the update by saying “Frankly the difference is nothing short of amazing”. This particular version of the beta software being tested was running on a Verizon iPhone 4 which the user said after updating to iOS 5 had some severe battery problems. These are now gone.
Nokia To Hand out Lumia Windows Phone Devices to Select Devs
November 10, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Nokia has confirmed that it will hand out a free Windows Phone to certain developers. Those who qualify are the ones who are either Nokia Launchpad members, Nokia Developer Champions or who received a Nokia E7 back in February.
“If you received a Nokia E7 back in February when we announced our new smartphone strategy, you’ll automatically receive a Windows Phone device. If you are currently a Nokia Developer Champion or a Nokia Launchpad member, you are already eligible, and you will soon receive an e-mail to explain how to get your new Nokia Windows Phone.”
Amazon Buys Yap to Take on Siri
November 10, 2011 by Leave a Comment
The Amazon Kindle Fire might be getting voice services in a similar way to how the iPhone 4S has Siri. Amazon has quietly purchased a speech recognition company called Yap from what reports are hinting at today.
Amazon or Yap hasn’t commented on the deal and from what we see, it has been done quietly through a company called Dion Acquisition Sub which is listed as being at an Amazon owned building.
iOS 5 Panorama Camera Mode Can Be Activated Without Jailbreaking
November 10, 2011 by Leave a Comment
A couple of days ago a feature was found in iOS 5 that revealed the camera app has a deactivated panorama mode built in. Apple has chosen to simply switch it off so that the option is not available. We don’t know the reason for this other than it probably isn’t a finished feature yet which will be activated at a later date when Apple have tidied it up a little.
Amazon is Ordering More Kindle Fires
November 10, 2011 by Leave a Comment
A report today indicates that Amazon has increased orders for the Amazon Kindle Fire. The company is believed to have made an order for an additional five million units to be delivered by the end of this year.
iOS 5 Has a Hidden Autocorrect Bar
November 10, 2011 by Leave a Comment
iOS 5 has a hidden feature that when enabled, allows you to use an Android-style autocorrect bar above the virtual keyboard. Just like the hidden panorama camera feature found the other day, the autocorrect bar is also found within the code of iOS and is simply just switched off. This was found by Sonny Dickson.
Adobe Flash for TV Also Halted
November 10, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Yesterday we were informed by Adobe that they were halting work on Adobe Flash for Mobile and instead they are to be working on HTML5 content and Adobe AIR content. We now hear that Adobe is also stopping work on Flash for TVs.
HTC Ville with Sense 4.0 and Ice Cream Sandwich Leaked
November 10, 2011 by Leave a Comment
What we are looking at here is a new smartphone that will soon be released called the HTC Ville. BGR managed to get some details about the device including some of the technical specs.
The HTC Ville is expected to be thinner than the iPhone 4S and measure less than 8mm at the widest point.
Windows Phone Tango Video Chat App Goes Live
November 9, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Windows Phone now has a video chat app thanks to a new app called Tango. The app allows second generation Windows Phone smartphones to be used for making video calls.
The application works on devices such as the Samsung Focus S and the HTC Radar as well as others.
Windows 8 Tablet from Samsung Coming in 2012 2H
November 9, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Samsung will be launching a range of new tablets in the second half of 2012. The new tablets will run the Windows 8 operating system which is scheduled to launch in 2012.
The full details of what hardware will be used are not known at the moment although some hints of reusing some tweaked and altered versions of the Series 7 computer have been mentioned.
Nokia Maps Available for Windows Phone Devices Unofficially
November 9, 2011 by Leave a Comment
When Nokia announced Nokia Maps for the Windows Phone platform, it was only going to be made available for the Lumia 800 and the Lumia 710. This is still officially the case although XDA Developers has managed to get hold of the XAP installation file and has made it available to install on any Windows Phone device that is unlocked.
Adobe Drops Flash Player for Mobile and Switches to HTML5
November 9, 2011 by Leave a Comment
The report from earlier today about Adobe killing Flash for mobile has now been made official by Adobe. The company is stopping development and support for Flash on mobile although it will continue to support it on the PC.
