GPS Cycle Computer Updated

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Some time ago, I gave rave reviews to AndyZap’s GPS Cycle Computer. As a cyclist and a runner, I have used just about all of these sorts of apps and have found this one to be the best of the lot. Well, he just released v4.2 with many enhancements. There may be a few bugs … Read more

Cut Google Some Slack

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So they grabbed a little too much data (again) while wardriving around with their Street View cars. So what. They say it was a mistake for which they apologize profoundly and naturally I believe them out of some logic on top of the kool-aid I’ve drunk. Some developer cooked up code without any parsing and discarding … Read more

Zillow Has Gone Mobile

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This new app is well timed for me as we are looking for a new home and I’m a big fan of zillow on my PC. For those who are unfamiliar with zillow, here is the spiel: “As the leader in mobile real estate, Zillow now provides real estate data and info for all U.S. … Read more

Outlook 2010 64Bit Versions Don’t Play Nice With WMDC

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WTF Microsoft? Ugh….

If you are using Microsoft Outlook 2010 64Bit Version you can expect to have some problems syncing your Windows Mobile Device via Windows Mobile Device Center. What’s the problem? The Problem is that if “you install an unsupported version of Outlook 2010, Outlook contacts, email and calendar items will be removed from the phone during the first sync time.”

The only cure for this is to run a 32-bit version of Outlook 2010 that uses a standard MSI installation.

So you are probably thinking that Microsoft will eventually fix this aren’t you? Mmmm not so much…

“There are no plans to update Windows Mobile Device Center to improve compatibility with Outlook 2010.”

Jump after the break to read the whole rundown on the Outlook 2010 64BIT version issues syncing a Windows Mobile Device to Windows Mobile Device Center or CLICK HERE to check out Microsoft’s Alert.

Thanks to Bob T. for the tip!

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HTC Releases The Wildfire Sense Based Android Phone

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It’s always good to wake up to some HTC Press release goodness, but not so good when it took me all day to post it. In any case, for those of you that didn’t catch this on any of the other blogs, HTC released the Wildfire, which is a Sense Based Android device with some cool specs. I know Android has been read hot lately and things are not slowing down with the device releases either. The Wildfire will sport the Android 2.1 OS behind the HTC Sense User Interface we all have come to know and love. Also interesting is the 3.2” QVGA Capacitive Touch Screen along with a healthy 1300 mAh battery. Pictures will show up in 5 mega pixel flavor and will pack a Qualcomm 528 MHz (MSM7225) Processor Punch. Click below to enlarge the rest of the specs:

 

The HTC Wildfire Android device will be released in it’s full CDMA glory in Asia first sometime around the third Quarter 2010. No word on pricing or if it will make it to this side of the world yet but stay tuned.

For your HTC Wildfire reading pleasure we have the full press release queued up for you after the break.

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HTC HD2 Customers, Stay Tuned

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Just wanted to share TMobile’s response to the ROM leak that they have since pulled: If it’s hard to read: T-Mobile looks forward to supporting our HTC HD2 customers and continuing to improve the benefits offered to those customers in the near future. At this time, we have not issued an official update for the … Read more

B&N Giving Away Five Free eBooks

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Barnes and Noble has an interesting promotion going on now. if you own a device with the BN eReader software (that’s a definite for the HD2 and I presume any WM device with the software will fly cause no one will know if it was officially supported or not) then you just need to go … Read more

Verizon’s Android LG Ally Coming May 20th

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Verizon Wireless and LG Electronics MobileComm U.S.A., Inc. (LG Mobile Phones), announced the LG Ally(TM) will be available in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores beginning May 20. The first Android device from LG, the Ally is the perfect assembly of futuristic, stylish design and 3G Android power for customers looking to tackle life’s most challenging feats and everyday ventures. Verizon Wireless customers can pre-order the phone at www.verizonwireless.com beginning May 13.

Key features:

  • Ergonomic silver-and-black outer case
  • Large 3.2" tempered glass touch screen featuring touch vibration for tactile feedback
  • Full slide-out QWERTY keyboard with simultaneous touch screen capabilities
  • microSD(TM) slot for up to 16 GB of memory
  • Wi-Fi Enabled®  (802.11 b/g/n)
  • Bluetooth® 2.1 capabilities with unlimited pairing and support for the following profiles: headset, hands-free, object push, stereo, audio/visual remote control, file transfer, phonebook access, basic  printing and instant sharing of photos and videos
  • Built-in MP3 and WMA music player with music library, repeat and shuffle features, as well as stereo sound via headset or Bluetooth
  • One-touch speaker phone and speaker-independent voice commands

The LG Ally will be available for pre-order online at www.verizonwireless.com beginning May 13.  It will be in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores on May 20.  Pricing will be $99.99 after a $100 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement.

Read more about the Verizon Android LG Ally after the break.

 

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Windows Phone 7 ROM leaks the Mondrian.

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So that black slabby sexiness to the left is what appears to be HTC’s new Windows Phone 7 device called the Mondrian.  This has all been beaten out of a leaked ROM version that’s currently being sliced up over on XDA.  The ROM doesn’t boot, but few do on first try and it certainly doesn’t mean we can’t learn anything from it.  The picture was found inside a .cab file in the ROM and some spec’s were also referenced in some of the registry entries.  So far, we’ve heard this thing may have a 4.3″ screen, like the HD2 at WVGA resolution.  There is also mention of a 1.3ghz  Qualcomm processor, which is apparently going to be the successor to the Snapdragon that is currently occupying the top of the heap.  The most recent pictures that have leaked have been sent to pocketnow which show a slightly different device render.  I, along with a few other members are going to have to call bullshit on this for now.  Hit the read link for more pictures and why I’m calling this one foul.

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