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Palm Pre webOS 1.3.1 update hits the scene, No iTunes sync fix included

14. November 2009

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Palm has just released webOS 1.3.1 update for the Palm Pre, but unlike their webOS 1.2.1, doesn’t come with a fix to address the Apple disabled iTunes syncing. Have they given up the fight? We don’t exactly know, but what we’re certain of is that webOS 1.3.1 does come with a lot of goodies in [...]

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iPhone/Privacy.A Worm, Data Hack for Jailbroken iPhones and iPod Touches

11. November 2009

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The second iPhone worm of the week carries with it a lot more risk than the first one. According to Intego Security, this new iPhone worm that is known as iPhone/Privacy.A uses the same hole that ikeeex found a few days ago to change the hacked iPhones’ background image into Rick Astley’s photo. The new [...]

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Zune HD firmware v4.3 update now Available, Fixes Playcount Syncing issue

7. November 2009

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The Zune HD is a pretty remarkable upgrade from its predecessor, and even though it may seemingly look perfect, it’s still not immune from bugs and software glitches. One such problem that got the ire of Zune HD owners is a playcount syncing issue, but Microsoft was quick to address this with the released of [...]

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Benss iCool BX-96, So Awesome They Gave it a Firmware Update

6. November 2009

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We rarely hear of a firmware update for a cheap Chinese PMP. Benss has recently announced one for the iCool BX-96 gamer with good reason. The BX-96 looks sleek, despite the PSP looks. The new firmware update, which can be uploaded from Benss site, gives the BX-96 a new 3D user interface. My Chinese is [...]

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iPhone 3.1.2 released, Resolves network issues, video streaming problems, wake from sleep

8. October 2009

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Apple has just released iPhone firmware 3.1.2 which addresses issues concerning video streaming crashes, network service interruption, and inability to wake from sleep. Those of you who have been experiencing problems such as these on your iPhone will find this update most useful, but be forewarned jailbreaking aficionados, the iPhone Dev Team has already issued [...]

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Palm webOS 1.2.1 firmware re-enables iTune syncing

4. October 2009

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Joining the ranks of the iPhone Dev team, Palm is now the latest thorn in the backside of Apple. Refusing to give up iTunes support on their Pre, Palm has once again re-enabled this feature in webOS firmware 1.2.1 for the Palm Pre. Apple disabled Palm Pre syncing when they released iTunes 9, but with [...]

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Android 1.6 Donut update now Available

1. October 2009

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Good news T-Mobile G1 and myTouch 3G users, the Android 1.6 Donut update is now available. Well, it should be. T-Mobile has just begun rolling out this latest firmware to their subscribers which includes improvements in the Android Market experience, provides an integrated camera/camcorder/gallery interface, and updates the search feature to make it easier to [...]

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Zune 4.0 Software Released for ZuneHD and 3.2 for Other Zunes

15. September 2009

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The ZuneHD will get a boost once it’s launched in earnest by Microsoft. The Zune 4.0 software is now available. There are no reviews yet of what the software has in store. The ZuneHD will get a boost once it’s launched in earnest by Microsoft. The Zune 4.0 software is now available. There are no [...]

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iPhone OS 3.1.1 enables Exchange device encryption; shuns iPhone 3G, 1G iPhone

11. September 2009

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Are you using your iPhone 3G to connect to Microsoft Exchange? Well, here’s a reason for you not to upgrade to iPhone OS 3.1.1 aside from it shutting the door on your unlocked iPhone. Apple has just confirmed that new firmware also comes with an Exchange ActiveSync mailbox policy that now requires encryption on the [...]

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iPhone OS 3.1.1 now Available, Now just $4.95 for iPod Touch owners

9. September 2009

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In line with the official unveiling of the 3G iPod Touch (not to be confused with the 3G on mobile phones), Apple has likewise announced the availability of iPhone OS 3.1.1. This new firmware features Genius app recommendations, iTunes 9 support, redeeming of iTunes Gift cards, code and the like in the App Store, and the [...]

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