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Archive for December, 2009
Google Nexus One Phone Round Up Update
Dec 30th
Google is apparently having a big meeting January 5th. More than likely this will be the official introduction the newest version of Android and the Nexus One (aka Google Phone).
According to the recently discovered Terms of Sale pdf for the Google Phone it will sell unlocked for $429. It will be available through a carrier as a subsidized phone as well. So far T-Mobile is the only one mentioned. Of course if you sign up through TMo with the subsidized phone (2 year plan) and then cancel your contract you will be liable to Google for the subsidized amount, otherwise known as a product recovery fee.
Our take on the Nexus One/Google Phone: The sleek design will be a selling point for many. Many like their phone to look nice. Later on they will discover the power it has. On the subject of power, a 1GHZ Snapdragon processor may have been extreme 10 years ago when Google was first getting started but in our eyes that’s an expected development.
However, with more power, brighter screens and higher data speeds comes shorter battery life. Batteries haven’t seen significant advancements being brought to the general public in a long time. My expectation is that it’s going to be 2010, I should have a device that will last me through a long day of much use by now.
One thing that would be great is a solar panel screen, or back plate, so we have some method of charging it should we fall into a time portal. 
(average: 5.00 out of 5)
Loading ...How to Get Microsoft TellMe on Your Windows Phone
Dec 29th
Toebee has a concise post in the forums on how to get TellMe (from Sprint Windows Phones) onto your TP2 or other Windows Mobile 6.1 or higher (6.5) touchscreen phone.
With TellMe you can:
- Voice to Text Messaging.
- Voice Activated Dialing.
- Web Search.
- Businesses.
- Stocks.
- Sports Scores.
- Weather.
- Movies.
- Traffic.
- GPS enabled.
The Requirements are:
- Pocket PC (Windows Mobile) 6.1, 6.5 (may work on non touchscreens)
- .NET Compact Framework
- Internet Connection
Toebee says: This is meant for Sprint’s Samsung Intrepid, but I have it working on my Wing, and there are reports of it working on other Windows phones including the TP2. I will not provide support for this, as I did not make it. I’m just posting it so everyone can try it out. Either it will work for you or it won’t.
What are you waiting for? Check out the post on how to get TellMe in the forums! Enjoy!
(average: 5.00 out of 5) Loading ...Android 2.0+ Ready for OTA Release to T-Mobile Customers
Dec 27th
Thanks to NeoBatman for sending this one in. AndroidSpin reports via an anonymous source that Android 2.0 is ready for an Over The Air release to US T-Mobile Customers. Great news indeed! Whether all the Android phones will be able to take advantage of the full update remains to be seen. So what do we have to look forward to in Android 2.0?
New Features:
- Multiple accounts, including Exchange accounts.
- Quick Contact provides faster access to communication options
- Exchange Support
- Combined Inbox
- Search for SMS/MMS
- Definable Auto Delete for oldest message in a conversation
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Camera Features
- Built in flash support (for phones with a flash)
- Digital Zoom
- Scene Mode (panoramic?)
- White Balance
- Color Effect
- Macro Focus
- Improved, easier to use, Virtual Keyboard that auto learns and includes Contact names in typing suggestions
- New Browser interface with actionable browser URL bar
- Bookmarks with Webpage thumbnails
- Double tap zoom
- Agenda view in Calendar provides infinite scrolling
- Calendar events show attendee status and can invite new guests
- BLUETOOTH 2.1! (Object Push and Phone Book Access Profile
- And more!
So get excited and if you get an OTA let us know by hitting the Submit News button at the top!
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Evernote for Android is Here!
Dec 23rd
Recently released, Evernote’s Android client is exactly what Evernote fans have been waiting for. With many of the same features that are available for other platforms (Windows Mobile Touch and Non Touch), Evernote delivers on what it does best, ubiquitous capture. If you don’t have an Evernote account you can create one for free. What’s it good for? If you find that you are having trouble keeping track of your life and need one place to consolidate all the information you gather then Evernote is for you. There is even a secret personal email address created for your account so you can email yourself notes or BC yourself important emails for future reference.
- Create text notes, snapshots, voice memos, and even attach files
- Search and find notes created on your Android phone or desktop computer
- Easily tag and organize your notes however you like
- Find additional functions by tapping the Menu button
Enjoy!
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Google Listen: Podcasts and Web Audio
Dec 22nd
Google Labs is working on a podcast catcher/player that is available for Android. It lets you search, subscribe, download and stream. You can subscribe to search terms and it will automatically create an ‘audio magazine’ for you that is automatically updated everytime you listen. It’s worth checking out and be found in the Android Market.
Source: Listen at Google Labs
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Categories are Under Construction
Dec 21st
It’s been a long time since we updated the Categories on our site. Over the next few days we will be applying changes to the categories list and going over each post to reflect those changes. When we are done you will be able to use the categories much more effectively.
Enjoy!
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...T-Mobile Strikes Another HTC First: The HD2
Dec 18th
Looks like the October rumors of the HTC HD2 coming to T-Mobile are true! WMExperts got slipped a T-Mobile branded HTC HD2. For those who don’t know, the HD2 is HTC’s latest flagship Windows Mobile device offering that has a 1GHz Snapdragon processor along with a massive 4.3″ capacitive multi-touch display.
Here are the details on the ROM leak:
– 2.01 ROM (The latest official release from HTC is 1.61)
– Windows Mobile 6.5 Build 21889
– Opera 9.7
– Teeter 2.0
– HTC Sense 2.5 branded by T-Mobile
– …and by the looks of it – all the other regular T-Mo software that comes with their Windows Mobile phones
Coupled with HTC’s Nexus One which also packs a 1GHz Snapdragon, it looks like T-Mobile will have some great offerings for 2010. The HD2 is rumored to launch in March, however, there is no pricing available.
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