OS update now available for Verizon Tours
Not too much to say here other than an OS update for the Verizon BlackBerry Tour 9630, 4.7.1.61, has started to trickle out. Although it’s …
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Google Chrome OS: speed, simplicity, security
Well kids, Google has just released some serious information about the much anticipated Chrome OS at today’s webcast, so grab some popcorn and buckle up, …
Sprint's Hero receives an OTA update
Guess what, Sprint Hero users? The update that you have all been so patiently waiting for has finally arrived. No, we’re not talking about anything …
Motorola DROID cameras silently patched?
We and everyone else that has managed to get some hands on time with the Motorola DROID came to the same two conclusions — it’s …
webOS 1.3.1 now available
WebOS junkies on Bell and Sprint should set aside some time this morning for an OS update, as webOS 1.3.1 has gone live. Sitting pretty …
Chrome OS due out in one week?
Well, what do we have here? The Washington Post is reporting it has reliable intel indicating that Google’s much hyped Chrome OS will be released …
Mac OS X 10.6.2 released
Attention Mac users: Drop whatever it is you’re doing and run Software Update, because OS X 10.6.2 has been released by Apple. Coming in at …
RIM's new loves: OpenGL ES, Java GUI Builder, Advertising and Push Services
We’ve already talked about some of the news from the first day of the 2009 BlackBerry Developers Conference, but another blast of PR from RIM …
Further collaboration with Adobe and BlackBerry Academic Program announced at Dev Con
With the 2009 BlackBerry Developer Conference kicking off today in San Francisco, RIM has doled out two press releases to get the ball rolling. As …
Yet another Sony Ericsson XPERIA X3 UI leak, this time with media player love
Back in July we fought back drool while watching a leaked video of the custom UI overlay Sony Ericsson has prepared for the soon to …
Android 2.0 ported to the G1/Dream
A mere two days after its release, Android 2.0 SDK has already been ripped from the womb and ported over to a T-Mobile G1. Currently …
BlackBerry OS 5.0 to be released for existing devices starting this week?
While the launch of the BlackBerry Storm2 on Verizon is widely expected to take place on October 28th and the Bold 9700 is so close we can almost taste it, owners of current generation BlackBerry smartphones — the Pearl Flip 8220/8230, Curve 8330/8350i/8900, Bold 9000, Storm 9500/9530 and Tour 9630 — should be pleased to note that RIM is all set for the launch OS 5.0. Specific dates aren’t easily pinned down as it more or less depends on the device one has and the carrier one is with, but thanks to our connects we know, for example, that Verizon will be dropping for the OS 5.0 for the Storm 9530 tomorrow evening with a fall back date set for Monday.
House of Representatives want FCC to regulate Google Voice
Apparently there isn’t enough to do in Washington these days. 20 House of Representatives lawmakers have pressed the FCC to investigate how and why Google …
Geohot unleashes blackra1n upon iPhone OS 3.1.2
Following up on the success of purplera1n, iPhone hacker extraordinaire geohot has released a jailbreak solution for OS 3.1.2 dubbed blackra1n. Currently only being offered …
iPhone OS 3.1.2 hits the scene
iPhone users should boot up their desktops / notebooks and fish out their USB cables because iPhone OS 3.1.2 has just gone live in iTunes. …
Adobe announces full Flash Player support for mobile and PC, RIM joins OSP
It’s that time of year when Adobe gets set and makes some huge announcements for its future plans, partnerships and products. With Adobe MAX 2009 …
Palm re-enables iTunes sync with webOS 1.2.1
Truth be told, we weren’t really at all surprised five days ago to find that webOS 1.2 lacked the ability to sync with iTunes, you …
Reminder: BlackBerry Desktop Manager for Mac goes live at 1PM ET
Well Mac users, it’s been one hell of a journey but as of 1PM ET today, an era official ends. No longer will be you …
RIM confirms October 2nd launch date for Mac version of BlackBerry Desktop Manager
How about some great news to get your Wednesday in full swing, Mac-sporting BlackBerry addicts? RIM has just made it official — BlackBerry Desktop Manager …
RIM launches TiVo for BlackBerry
How long does it take to pump out an TiVo app for BlackBerry? One year, evidently, as RIM and TiVo have just announced the availability …
BlackBerry Desktop for Mac now launching October 2nd? VZ Hub gets discontinued
We know, we know — you are totally bummed about BlackBerry’s much-awaited Desktop for Mac software not launching yet. It’s definitely not coming in September. …
webOS 1.2 hits the scene
Just a quick heads up to those of you that are running with the Palm Pre — webOS 1.2 has been officially released and is …
Microsoft lifts Windows 7 netbook restrictions
Back in May, blogs across the Web erupted when word of Microsoft’s planned maximum specs for Windows 7 Starter Edition emerged. To recap, Microsoft had …
Apple App Store downloads pass the two billion mark
It’s official: the App Store is growing like a weed. This past July, Apple issued an App Store status report of sorts — stating that …
Eager to put Vista to bed, custom PC makers plan to ship Windows 7 early
It’s no mystery that manufacturers are dying to ship Windows 7. Regardless of its current state, there’s still just too much of a stigma attached …
Reminder: MMS coming to AT&T iPhones today
Just a quick little reminder to all of you who are going about your lives rocking an iPhone from AT&T — MMS will go live …
AT&T’s BlackBerry Bold OS 4.6.0.297 is alive, possibly for longer than a week this time
We wanted to give AT&T’s latest OS for the BlackBerry Bold some time to breathe before announcing it to our readers yet again. Can you …
Layar previews next-generation 3D augmented reality browser
Sure it looks a bit odd in the image above, but don’t be fooled — Layar’s preview of its updated AR interface is as cool …
BlackBerry Tour OS 4.7.1.53 available now from Verizon Wireless
If you didn’t catch the leaked version of 4.7.1.53 that appeared yesterday for the BlackBerry Tour, you’ll be pleased as punch to know that Verizon …
Microsoft clarifies Windows Marketplace for Mobile kill switch
Good news, future Windows Phone owners — Microsoft has further clarified its position on the app kill switch tied to Windows Mobile 6.5 we reported …
