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Update: Google Maps Mobile enters 3.3 version

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 16:31:03 +0000

The new version of Google maps is here. It mainly features easy sync of your Windows phone(or Symbian) with the desktop. The places you star on Google maps on your desktop get starred in your mobile counterpart too(and vice versa), thus making it easy to identify the addresses, e-mails, contacts and send the address of the location to others through an SMS. For getting the version 3.3 on your mobile, visit m.google.com/maps from your phone or download the CAB file from here. Via Googlemobile-blogs

HTC Mega clarified as HTC Touch 2; expected to unveil on Oct 6 with WinMo 6.5

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 07:43:46 +0000

HTC Mega rumors can relax for now. The official announcement was made in Taiwan which says that Mega will be the new HTC Touch 2. The new and the first Windows Phone will be revealed somewhere near Oct 6, which corresponds with the launch of the all new OS Windows Mobile 6.5. The unveil is speculated to take place in European and Asian markets and still needs to be verified for a final word on other info like price.

Peter Chou, CEO, HTC Corporation says,”The HTC Touch2 delivers a familiar touch experience that millions of people have come to expect and rely on from HTC in their daily lives. Whether it’s making a call, checking in with a friend or simply responding to an important email, the HTC Touch2 puts you in touch and in control.”

The device will have Windows Mobile Marketplace and MyPhone Service. Other specs include a TouchFlo 3D, You Tube support, Google Maps, synchronization with MS Exchange and better Internet Explorer integrated with Adobe Flash Lite. Get more info at the official webpage of HTC.

Update of Google Maps: Version 3.2.1

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 02:10:12 +0000

The Google Maps new version is here with some new tempting features and with some solved bugs that may have worried you previously. Have a glance at some of its ingredients:

Layers are upgraded now; a tree of layer categories are being constructed on the “More Layers” list of layers. Wikipedia, MyMaps and Transit line are the new added layers.
Use MyMaps and Google Maps by accessing your Google account through Google Maps
Specified icons enable you to get to various reviews, photographs, business info, Wikipedia articles,etc through businesses or places of interest.
Specialists around the world will present you their favorite places which you can access by logging to http://google.com/favoriteplaces.
Search by category including point of view of business and other interests
Option for additional result display

Now here are some of the bugs resolved:

Crashes on Samsung i890, Nokia 5800 and N70 are fixed up(though screening of such on some carriers is still under process)
Copy and paste feature for fields like Search, directions, and user name is re-enabled for Windows Mobile. For Symbian S60, bugs relating to shortcut keys have been done up with.

The app’s available for Windows Mobile devices and Symbian Series 60. Have a download at the official webpage and revert back with your views.

Iris Browser 1.1.9 released

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 14:15:46 +0000

Iris Browser is a web browser based on web-kit. Folks at Iris have released an updated version, which adds/fixes the following:

Improved canvas support - curves, transparency fixes, and more
Application cache support
Some networking and javascript fixes
Flash reliability fixes
The link click animation has been removed, by popular request
A security fix in SVG support
Preliminary RTSP support and a Windows Media plugin. Also the beginning of HTML5 audio/video support (more to come here)
Fixes for various iPhone sites, including Google calendar and reader

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Verizon Touch Pro gets firmware update and GPS is now unlocked

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 19:16:46 +0000

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NetAcceler Mach5 Web Browser

Mon, 11 May 2009 13:19:22 +0000

The browser was is getting fiercer every day. The NetAcceler Mach5 promises to provide the best web browsing experience to the user. Mach5 Web for Mobile enables mobile users to take the full PC web browsing experience to their mobile devices. Featured websites such as YouTube, Facebook, Google Maps, YouKu, YP Map and many other featured sites with Flash animations and videos, AJAX, JavaScript, ActiveX and more, are easily accessed. Video Clips on YouTube are full screen supported.

IM+ now supports speech recognition

Mon, 04 May 2009 16:29:26 +0000

With speech recognition now supported in IM+, you can now send messages (as text) to your IM friends without even touching the keyboard at all!

ASUS P565 review

Sat, 02 May 2009 01:05:40 +0000

The ASUS P565 is a windows mobile device that is using the fastest processor for mobile phones. ASUS even advertises it as the world's fastest PDA-phone. Well, it should be fastest Windows Mobile phone and not the fastest PDA-phone. With a 800MHz processor in it's heart, the ASUS P565 surely promises great speed. Read the full review!

HTC TOUCH PRO 2 review

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 13:36:58 +0000

HTC TOUCH PRO 2 has been one of the most awaited devices of 2009. Immediately after its announcement at MWC, 2009, people have been waiting badly to know more about this device. Folks at mobile-review have done a huge review of the HTC TOUCH PRO 2. Unfortunately, the review is in Russian, but thanks to Google Translate, we were able to make out what the reviewer was trying to convey. Here are some notable points from the review: HTC TOUCH PRO 2 is not a light device by any means: 176gm. If you want to go light, go for HTC TOUCH DIAMOND 2 (reviewed here) There is still NO 3.5mm headphone jack. I’m still unable to make out, why HTC is ignoring this part so much. This can turn off a lot of music fans. If Apple was able to squeeze in 3.5mm jack into the slim body of iPhone and iPod Touch, then why the HTC is ignoring this part? Stylus is non-telescopic MOST user friendly QWERTY keyboard Even though the HTC TOUCH PRO 2 is equipped with a good capacity battery, 1550mAh, it still gives pathetic battery life of just half-day [read the full review of HTC TOUCH PRO 2 (russian)]

Google Maps Mobile updated

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 11:28:38 +0000

Google has released an update of Google Maps for Windows Mobile. Although, the new version does not adds any features, but it makes several bug fixes, especially to the Google Latitude. Now, the Google Latitude allows to update your location even when Google Maps are not running in the background. When running in the background update mode, it will use the cell ID location detection to save some battery juice. Auto-restart location updates: If you turn off your phone or it ran out of battery with automatic Latitude location updates enabled either in the background (see above) or with Maps left open, Latitude will respect this choice and automatically restart location updates in background mode when you next turn on your phone. Force location updates: Manually refreshing your Latitude friends list also forces the update of your own location if automatic detection is enabled. Login errors: Several fixes completed to address multiple causes of login errors for Latitude, such as invalid certificates. Backlight behavior: Your device backlight should turn off according to your system settings when Maps or Latitude is left open in the background. Previously, Latitude may have kept your backlight on when in the background. Internal error: Selecting a friend in Latitude to see more info and options will no longer cause internal errors on some devices.