Archive for February, 2010
WebOS 1.4 coming today, with a long list of changelog
Feb 26th
Yes, it has been reported that Palm will release the version 1.4 of WebOS to the Pre and Pixi owners by today. And we have a long list of have been fixed and addedd:
Fixes
- Time Zone bug Fix
- Network time sync bug fix to reflect accuratenetwork time
- BT car-kit transition to device corrected
- No EV-Icon bug fixed (random)
- Random browser formatting bug fixed
- Fixed bug that incorrectly displayed Sprint when actually was Digital Roaming
Enhancements
- Phonebook Transfer
- Supports Video Capture Capability
- Performance enhancement within phone and calendar
Apps
Calendar
- Dial phone # from within a meeting event
- Allow custom Alerts sounds for Calendar event and reminders
- Added AM – PM detail within Calendar events
- Embedded phone $ or email address (embedded inemail) can be easily added to Contacts app
- New email sort options (date, Sender, Subject)
- Return to inbox view after send – email
Messaging
- Ability to forward SMS to email
- Ability to dial phone # from SMS chat session (No need to open contact any longer
- Press and hold on a phone # to get more options( Call, SMS)
Universal Search now includes EAS (outlook Exchange) GAL corporate address look up.
Application Launcher – Easier user interface providing usermore feedback during an application launch
Pre Button in gesture area blinks when notification pending
Added Adobe Flash 10 Beta – Palm Pre only
Supports Flash 10 Beta – download available in Palm AppCatalog
[via precentral]
HTC Incredible shown on video
Feb 26th
Here is a video of HTC Incredible being test for camera under low light condition. Can’t wait to have a hand on this incredible device 
Quake 3 ported to Android 2.0
Feb 25th
Are you a big fan of the old Quake 3 game? If you are and you own a Android 2.0 device, here is a piece of good news for you. Quake 3 has been ported and run successfully on Motorola DROID.
At the moment, the port is optimized to run on a device with keyboard like DROID. However, since it is open source and in future we may see it optimized for other device without keyboard like Nexus One. The game is reported to run at a speed of 20 – 30 fps now and will be even slower when the map is huge and detailed. I think the port will be optimized and run faster along the way.
If you are interested to run the game on your device, you can find more information from the project page here.
[via tweaker]
Pocketgear has acquired Handango – now featuring over 140,000 apps
Feb 24th
Pocketgear has just acquired its competitor – Handango, and now it becomes the largest cross-platform mobile apps store on Internet, featuring 140,000 apps in the store. That’s a figure comparable to Apple’s App Store.
We know that the number does mean everything. Most importantly, whether the customers will find it useful to get the apps from another store rather than getting them from the sources like Android Market and Windows Market place. With big store setup like Android Market, Windows Marketplace, Palm’s App Catalog already in the market and growing, I am not sure whether there is room for player like Pocketgear anymore.
The press from Pocket is after the break.
[via phandroid]
Google Earth has come to Android
Feb 23rd
After several delays, the Google has finally come to Android devices. It is now available in the market. However, it is for Nexus One only but will be available for most of the Android 2.1 devices later.
It is a huge application. The download takes about 5Mb and it will be blown up to about 22Mb after install. There are a number of layers available for Google Earth, including Places, Businesses, Panoramio, Wikipedia, Roads, Borders and Labels, and Terrain.
If you want this beautiful app that has been available on you desktop to be on your phone, download it from market or scan the QR code here.
Video of HTC Sense (from Desire) running on Google Nexus One
Feb 22nd
Interested to run the Alpha ROM of HTC Desire on your Nexus One? Paul from Modaco has ported the ROM to Nexus One and it is quite stable (although it is still an alpha ROM). Most of the thing work and it is fast. View the video below before you decide whether you want to load that into you device or wait.
HTC Desire, Legend and HD Mini get prices in UK, available 12 April
Feb 19th
Waiting to buy the new HTC phones that were announced during MWC? The UK online retailer expansys has published the prices and availability date for the 3 new phones from HTC.
HTC Desire will cost you 439.99 Sterling Pound (USD 680), Legend will cost 389.99 (USD600), and the HD mini will cost 339.99 (USD525). And they are due on 12th of April.
So start saving and your count down to the date.
[via expansys]
