For all you WinMo Sense UI lovers out there, the most awesome mod on the block has gotten a pretty substantial update. No vast differences in function but the guys at XDA have shoved a lot more polish and some extra function into the latest release. For those of you not already acquainted with Cookie’s Home Tab (CHT) it’s an all in one Sense home screen tweaker. From lock screens, to wallpapers and animations it has everything you need to get your info from the bowels of the phone menu system abyss directly to the home screen. Read on for a change log, install links, and some minor direction.
Gizmodo: Microsoft Is The Best Positioned
Gizmodo had a really interesting story today on Microsoft arguing that their collective services place them in the best position amongst them, Google and Apple. It’s common for writers to trot out the Google/Apple binary. It’s not entirely invalid: Yes, following spectacular success with the iPhone and the App Store, Apple has let its online … Read more
News for June 9th 2010
Hello All, it’s Wednesday that means it’s the middle of the week… yeah, anyway, it’s time for the news once again from sites all over the world..
WP7 Coming To Devs In July – Don’t Get In Line Yet
So it’s officially official – starting next month developers will be able to get their hands on WP7 devices. It seemed like there were going to be a lot of devices but here’s the real deal: During the Windows Phone session yesterday, Terry Myerson (he runs engineering for Windows Phone 7) stated that we will … Read more
Verizon Wireless LG Ally Get Reviewed
Our good friend Kristofer over at Test Freaks just posted a review that I thought some of you might want to have a look at. If you are a Verizon Customer looking for a Android device then the Ally might be on your list to check out and Kristofer puts it to the test:
“Today for review I’ve got another phone for you, this time one for the Verizon network, it’s the LG Ally, an Android based phone that they’re calling a superphone. The Ally is running the newer version of Android, and for the most part it seems similar to other versions, but it does seem much snappier and quicker, but it could be the hardware in the phone that helps that along. I’ve enjoyed my time with this phone, it has a nice sized full QWERTY keyboard, yes it’s slider, but the buttons are nice to type on for whatever you’re doing be texting or sending an email. I’m surprised with the battery life, it’s very good, my experience with Android based phones and battery life hasn’t been a good one, but the LG Ally can last a couple days without recharging it. The Ally also features a decent 3.2Mp camera that even has a macro mode, so read on to learn more about a fairly decent phone from Verizon and LG… “
I am not sure that I would call the Ally a “superphone” when there are devices like the Verizon HTC Incredible available with some stronger hardware features, but Kristofer does a great review and is a good read. So head on over to Test Freaks and check it out if you are in the market for a new Verizon Android Device. Jump after the break for the specs on the Ally;
[read: Test Freaks]
Reg Edit Hack to Enable 802.11n on HD2
It has been a while since we posted any registry hacks but here is a quick and beneficial registry hack, enabling WIFI draft n support, if you have a HD2. Wireless draft N or 802.11n connection will significantly increase your raw data rate from about 54mbps to about 600mbps of course you need to have a wireless N router … Read more
Mobility Digest Review: SPB TV 2.0 as free and awesome as ever.
SPB is one of my favorite software makers. Mobile Shell is an awesome program that I’ve used quite a bit. Today I’m going to go through the new version of SPB TV 2.0, an IPTV program for streaming a huge number of television channels straight to your phone. SPB was nice enough to provide us … Read more
Mobility Digest Review: iPhone 4!
We’ve been quiet about it until now but we’ve had a mole inside Foxconn for a while now and we have the first review of the iPhone 4 for you! No further intro needed: The screen is the best ever The size is the perfect The camera is unparalleled The speed is flawless The experience … Read more
WP7 – Private Beta App Testing and Corporate Devs
Thanks to TechEd MS keeps telling us more and more about WP7. Today they’ve told us that private beta testing will be enabled on WP7 out of the gate. So a developer will be able to upload an app to a private cloud and through embedded links beta testers will be able to test the apps without sideloading the app. They also hint that this is the eventual mechanism that corporations will be given permission to use to distribute their private applications. Here’s the blog posting in full from Charlie Kindel – pretty nice read:
WP7 Imagine Cup Apps Revealed – Rockstar Crowned
Looks like the judging is over the and the winners have been picked for a Rockstar at Imagine Cup 2010 after 131 entries from students were submitted. Cash and WP7 devices (which I don’t think they get yet) have been awarded. So, what was judged? Some pretty neat apps actually. I’m going to just copy and paste this post for you for ease, but of course if you want to see the images in full size follow the link. Overall it’s more of what we’ve come to expect – great looking apps that (at least on paper) are very interesting. Without further delay:
Beastware – This team of 2 from the Advanced Technology Academy in the United States have built a game using the XNA framework called “Droid”. This game leveraged the use of the accelerometer on the device unlike any other app we’ve seen. The Beastware team is our “Rockstar”. The team members are invited to Poland where the team will be awarded USD8000 and each team member will receive a Windows Phone. Below, you’ll find a couple of snapshots of the app running on the phone (apologies for the blurriness – these pictures were taken of the app running on an actual device). We hope to get some video and in depth information about how this team went about building their app as they prepare to head to Poland.
It keeps going…
Wirefly: Apple iPhone 4 vs. HTC EVO 4G
Wirefly Side-By-Side Comparison HTC EVO 4G Apple iPhone 4 Wirefly’s Price (as of publish date) $189.99 Not available at Wirefly Carrier Sprint AT&T Operating System Android iOS 4 Interface HTC Sense Display 4.3″, 480 x 800 Pixels 3.5″, 960 x 640 Pixels Data Speed 3G/4G (WiMax) 3G Global Roaming No Yes WiFi 802.11 b/g/n 802.11 … Read more
AT&T and Pantech Succeed in Their “Pursuit” for the Perfect Quick Messaging Phone
The above title is actually the title of the press release about the new Pantech Pursuit, but I have to tell you that it’s very true. The Pursuit is the first touchscreen phone from Pantech and I have to say honestly that they did a very good job with it. it’s a very nice phone overall, I‘m truly impressed by it.. At the end of the press release I’ve included the link to my full review if you wish to read it..
-Pantech Wireless, Inc., – the U.S.-based subsidiary of Pantech Group, one of Korea’s largest mobile phone manufacturers – announced today that “Pursuit,” the company’s first touch screen handset that also features a sliding keyboard, will add a splash of color to AT&T’s summer line of Quick Messaging Phones (QMP). Available in stores and online, the lime or blue Pursuit also incorporates a unique assortment of original apps including Drawing Commander, Face Tag and Graffiti.
“Pursuit combines the best of both worlds”