Apple iOS 5.0 on iPhone 3GS missing tabbed browsing, photo editing
The Apple iOS 5.0 software will be bringing 200 new features when it lands later this fall but there was some concern before it was unveiled that it wouldn’t work with the iPhone 3GS. That fear appears to be misplaced though, as early versions of the beta software show that it works pretty well on the 3GS, even if a few features are missing.
iOS 5 jailbroken early by iPhone developer
The legendary iPhone
Dev-Team’s MuscleNerd got his hands on the early release of iOS 5 yesterday, and has already jailbroken it.
Music lovers’ social network Flowd unveils “Frequent Fans” program
Flowd, the social network for music lovers which we’ve already covered in the past, announced the so called “Frequent Fan” promotions program for all signed artists and partners, allowing them to create unique mobile offers for their fans on Flowd. These special offers and campaigns are available for free and can be triggered with a variety of techniques, including location check-in and artist following.
InfoSonics S810 3G QWERTY feature phone launched in Latin America
March 22, 2011 by admin
Filed under Devices, Others Brands
Hardly known handset maker InfoSonics Corporation unveiled a new feature phone for the Latin American market – verykool S810. As opposed to “very cool,” this “very kool” device is not a smartphone – rather it’s a feature phone. On the other hand, I guess that’s why it won’t cost a small fortune, making it suitable for the emerging markets of the continent.
Rumor: Next generation iPhone to bypass LTE, include dual-mode GSM/CDMA
March 1, 2011 by admin
Filed under GSM & CDMA, IP Phone
Among all the rumors pointing to an early 2011 launch for the CDMA iPhone, a new report adds a bit of a twist to this oft mentioned handset. This latest report suggests that both the rumored Verizon iPhone and Apple’s next generation handset will not incorporate LTE technology. Rather than LTE, Apple’s fifth generation handset may be a dual-mode GSM/CDMA device that is capable or operating on multiple carriers. The argument put forth by the author is based equally upon reason, supply chain economics, and un-named sources familiar with the matter.
Stream your own video content to iPads with JetStream HD Read more
JetStream HD users who pay the one-time $199 fee will get a special appliance that they connect via an Ethernet cable to a Wi-Fi router in their home. Any content from a home computer or media server that they want to view on the go is then captured wirelessly–or through a USB connection–and streamed over the Internet to their iPad. JetStream HD requires a visit to Apple’s App Store for its dedicated iPad app, which authenticates the user, ensuring that only they can view the content.
HTC Flyer, Desire S, Wildfire S, and Salsa get ‘First look’ videos
February 27, 2011 by admin
Filed under Devices, Others Brands
If you missed our live blog for HTC’s new handset lineup, you’ve got some catching up to do. However, if you’d like it short and sweet, HTC has provided a handful of “First Look” videos for most of the lineup.
Mobile VoIP Usage to Surge Dramatically Over the Next Three Years: In-Stat Report
The widespread adoption of social networking services will enable mobile VoIP to become a major player in the telecom space within the next few years, according to a recent report by the market research firm In-Stat.
Mobile VoIP: More Enterprises Looking to Invest in Network-Centric Managed Services, Study Finds
Most enterprises, of course, seek ways to contain costs and limit spending. One way of accomplishing this is to invest in network-centric managed services. And there is a willingness to spend more money on managed services, which “should serve as a wake-up call for operators and vendors,” according to a new report.
LOSE THE COST, NOT THE QUALITY WITH NOKIA VOIP TELEPHONY
No one needs to be reminded of how expensive it is to maintain our cell phones and cellular coverage. Like all of our day-to-day expenses cell phone bills keep inching up and up. The good news is, there is something you can do about it. VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) can help you reduce your traditional cellular talk time and in turn lower your overall cost.