With Apple’s release of iOS 5 beta 2 on Friday evening, many developers are wondering what tweaks have been made. Developer feedback so far has been positive regarding wireless sync for itunes, in addition to the slightly updated lock screen notifications. This still leaves us wondering about all of the other adjustments and fixes […]
According to an Apple internal memo leaked to 9to5Mac, Apple stores now have the limited capability of unlocking AT&T iPhones. This is different than the unlocked models Apple started selling on June 14th being that Apple can now unlock the AT&T version of the iPhone. Essentially, if an Apple store is running low
It’s a good day for Palm Pre 2 owners as the webOS 2.1 update is finally available. The update should hold owners over until the Palm Pre 3 hits the states. In the mean time, we rounded up the update highlights: User has access to clock, photos, and agenda apps while on a HP Touchstone charging
Motorola announced in April that consumers would have to wait a little while longer for the DROID Bionic and promised a summer launch. Now that summer is here we’ve yet to hear of an exact launch date. The good news is Motorola confirmed the summer launch timeline through a tweet recently. Motorola’s
If there were an award for the ‘worst kept secret’ the Motorola Droid 3 would certainly win. The lucrative device is now rumored to be hitting shelves at Best Buy on July 14th after leaked inventory information hit the web today via Droid Attic. The screenshot shows the Droid 3
If you’re like us, then you love your cell phone and all things electronics. You are also probably always looking ahead to get your hands on the latest and greatest. So what happens to the old faithful once you’ve purchased your new device? We can’t help but wonder how many of them end up retired in
New legislature has approached the U.S. House of Representatives that could change the transparency of wireless carriers nationwide. Appropriately titled, the “Next Generation Wireless Disclosure Act” the bill would demand all carriers to be absolutely clear on minimum data speeds, network reliability, accessible coverage, and the specific technology being utilized. The bill’s sponsor, California Rep. Anna Eshoo
It’s good to be a developer these days now that mobile device manufacturers seem to be playing nice in the sandbox. XDA developer forum noticed in the latest Atrix update meant for Hong Kong and Taiwan devices, the bootloader appears to be unlockable by using the traditional command “fastboot oem unlock” Hints that
The HTC ChaCha received small changes in preparation for its AT&T summer arrival. Coined as the “Facebook phone” the device was first introduced with the HTC Salsa at Mobile World Congress. Leaked photos displayed the device with some minor changes since it was first unveiled in February. The Facebook icon has been updated
Prepare to get more out of your Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1. Even though this is not the Honeycomb operating source code most have been waiting for, Samsung has released the source code to the kernel. Recently manufacturers have started to release device source codes to foster an easier road for developers. Samsung may
Most Motorola Xoom users have probably noticed the microSD card slot that has been unusable until now, if you live outside of the US that is. As part of the tablet’s Android 3.1 update, the microSD will become activated during the roll out happening now. The update was announced on the Motorola
Starting June 26th, AT&T customers now have the option of signing up for the $50 GoPhone unlimited plan. The plan covers unlimited talk, text, and web for $50. The plan does not require a contract, and users can also text Canada, Mexico, and 100 additional countries. Existing and new GoPhone
Cutbacks at Waterloo, Ontario-based Research In Motion have already been set into motion. A local newspaper, the Waterloo Region Record reported layoffs have indeed started at Research In Motion (BlackBerry). The exact number of employees facing unemployment has yet to be confirmed. Layoffs seemed inevitable as the world witnessed recent RIM troubles
Yesterday we reported on the ever growing rumor that Verizon is headed over to tiered data plans starting in July. As this news is not so fantastic for new customers, it looks as though existing Verizon users may be safe, for a little while at least. According to the leaked
Droid Life received an internal letter from a Verizon regional VP, confirming speculation that a new data plan structure is coming in the upcoming weeks. As stated in the letter, “Coming soon, Verizon Wireless will move from our existing pricing format to a structure designed to allow customers to choose the
