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iOS 5.0.1 Software Update fixes bugs, security

Apple has start to rolled out its first software update for the iOS 5. The new iOS 5.0.1 fixes various bugs, including the possible root cause that affect your iPhone battery life. This is also the first time that you can update your iPhone without iTunes. You can simply open up the Settings > General [...]

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New Vooma Peel PG920 lets you use 2 sim-card on iPhone

If you are carrying your iPhone 4/4S and another phone for 2 mobile number service, a new Vooma Peel PG920 will enable your iPhone to be used as a dual sim capable phone. The Vooma Peel PG920 is actually a battery case, has an additional sim card slot for you to insert the second sim card. [...]

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IOS 5 keyboard has a hidden Android-style autocorrect bar

It looks like Apple is planning an alternative implementation for its keyboard’s auto-correct function. When you are doing the text input, the suggested wording can be changed to position right on top of the soft keyboard – something that similar to Android style.

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Samsung Galaxy S2 Pink Released in Korea

  With black and white Galaxy S2 available in most area, Samsung has now announced a pink version in South Korea this week. The company managed to sell more than 4 millions of GS2 in South Korea so far, it hope to sell even more units with the additional color for the domestic market. The [...]

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HTC Runnymede First Press Shot Leaked

Featuring a huge 4.7-inch display, the HTC Runnymede is leaked with a picture now in white theme. Runnymede is the code name, the Android smartphone is rumored to have a 1.5GHz single core CPU, 768MB RAM, 8 megapixel camera, Bluetooth 3.0 and WVGA resolution. It also features Beats Audio and might be offered with a Beats [...]

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ATT to Acquire T-Mobile USA for $39 Billion

Announced on Sunday, AT&T is acquiring T-Mobile USA from Deutsche Telekom, the total price is said to be $39 Billion USD. Combining its customer from the two companies, they will together create the largest phone service provider in US. T-Mobile USA users who look forward to get iPhone will be disappointed though. According to T-Mobile [...]

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Android 2.3.2 Gingerbread Upgrade for Samsung Galaxy S Leaked Out

SamFirmware has leaked the Android 2.3.2 software updates for Samsung Galaxy S, though the version appear to be a beta build only instead of the final release. According to Android Community, the Gingerbread upgrade will eventually convert the existing RFS file system to a faster EXT4 format. The Samsung Galaxy S will also get a [...]

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Sprint Offers Total Equipment Protection App for Remote Wipe

With an additional installed app, Sprint is offering its Total Equipment Protection subscribers the ability to locate or remote wipe your smartphone when your smartphone is lost or stolen. The Total Equipment Protection App is available free for Android and BlackBerry users, though only to those who are subscribers of its $7 per month’s Total [...]

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New Launch Date for HTC Thunderbolt with Best Buy

After a few rumors for an actual HTC Thunderbolt release date, it looks like you will be able to purchase the smartphone from Best Buy on March 10th next month. The smartphone has been rumored to be launched on February 24th initially. It is later said to be delayed to February 28th and again pushed [...]

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Marvell and ASUS Jointly Develop TD-SCDMA Smartphones for China

Asus has announced that it has formed a strategic partnership with Marvell to develop TD-SCDMA smartphones in China. Together it will launch the new T10 and T20 smartphone initially, powered by the OPhone OMS system(a modified Android OS used in China). Asus has also planned to release more smartphones later this year, and equips its [...]

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