Mobiles reviews - firmware

iPhone 2.0.1 OS update problems

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 23:45:09 +0000

The iPhone 2.0.1 OS promises to improve overall iPhone functionality, but there are reports coming in that indicate that some users are experiencing problems while trying to update their iPhones. Most notably, users updating their iPhone to the iPhone 2.0.1 OS with Airplane Mode enabled (which turns off all communication radios) have been experiencing problems [...]

Apple releases iPhone 2.0.1 OS through iTunes

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:46:23 +0000

If you’ve recently purchased an iPhone 3G, or upgraded your original iPhone to the iPhone 2.0 OS, you’ll probably already have logged in some serious time with the AppStore and all the new features (like improved web surfing) that make the iPhone 2.0 OS so much more usable than previous versions. You’re also likely well [...]

New iPhone 2.1 OS SDK beta brings background notification tools to developers - Push background notification coming soon

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 23:43:37 +0000

Forget multi-tasking, push background notification is where it’s at. With the limited resources available to mobile devices, running multiple applications in the background can tax the CPU, drain the battery faster, and lead to system instability as multiple applications fight for memory allottment and CPU cycles. Apple has seeded a new iPhone 2.1 OS SDK beta [...]

Flixwagon goes live with iPhone!

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 23:50:23 +0000

Ever since Flixwagon posted their video demonstrating their application running on a jailbroken iPhone last month, iPhoners around the world have been eagerly awaiting the day Flixwagon finally goes live with their iPhone application. That day… is today! Flixwagon beat Qik to the iPhone-punch in their announcement that they’ve gone live with their Flixwagon iPhone application. [...]

iPhone 3G baseband gets hacked - iPhone 3G unlock on the way

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 22:59:29 +0000

The venerable iPhone Dev Team released their new Pwnage Tool 2.0.1 jailbreak solution for all iPhone and iPhone 3G (iPod Touch, as well) handsets. First generation iPhones were fully supported with jailbreak, activation, and unlock software. Unfortunately, The Team wanted to hold off on releasing an iPhone 3G unlock solution until they were able to [...]

Apple iPhone 2.1 beta firmware points to turn-by-turn GPS navigation, background push notification

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 21:12:28 +0000

The recently released iPhone 2.1 firmware beta has, like many beta firmwares before it, been a rewarding source of potentially upcoming iPhone features and functionality. Previous iPhone firmware betas have led to the speculation, and eventual implementation, of iPhone features like the iPhone iTunes remote, geo-tagging photos, and character-recognition, just to name a few. With the [...]

Over-the-air firmware update for Nokia N78 - v11.043 is here

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 06:38:24 +0000

European Nokia N78 users will be happy to hear that the latest firmware update for their N-series handset will be taking advantage of S60 3rd Edition's FOTA (Firmware Over The Air) capability to easily and conveniently update firmware components. That translates in to a PC-free update for Nokia N78 (Euro spec, of course) handsets in [...]

iPhone 2.0 OS shows off Japanese keyboard

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:12:56 +0000

Here's a quick look at the next iPhone firmware revision's Japanese keyboard. The iPhone 2.0 OS will apparently be shipping with a Japanese keyboard in tow, and TokyoMango has the video to prove it. [Via: MacRumors] ---Related Articles at IntoMobile:Apple busts out new iPhone keyboard video!Softbank announces iPhone 3G pricing structure for JapanJapanese man fabricates his own [...]

iPhone OS 2.0 firmware expected to go 'Gold' soon

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 23:54:01 +0000

Here's a quick update for you iPhoners out there waiting to get a crack at Apple's next iPhone firmware revision - the iPhone 2.0 OS. Gizmodo has it on tips that the final version of the iPhone 2.0 OS is expected to hit "Gold Master" status this Friday. That means all the final tweaks are nearing [...]

iPhone OS 2.0 beta firmware hints at FM radio, FOTA support

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 00:49:45 +0000

With Apple releasing iPhone v2.0 firmware betas left and right, the iPhone is shaping up with support for more and more features. The latest iPhone firmware beta has revealed that the next firmware revision will enable FM radio and FOTA (firmware over the air) support on the iPhone. FM radio support could point toward the iPhone [...]

iPhone OS 2.0 firmware shows embedded YouTube videos

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 18:12:29 +0000

Don't get too excited just yet. Yes, the next version of the iPhone OS will feature the ability to embed YouTube videos directly into a webpage. What you get is an embedded YouTube video playing on the website like you'd expect from your desktop. But, there's a catch. You can only view embedded YouTube videos [...]

Sprint LG Rumor gets firmware fix

Tue, 08 Jan 2008 23:24:19 +0000

Sprint sure got that new firmware out fast. Following on the firmware problems that left the door open to let the common user access an engineering menu and wiping their handset clean of any firmware bits, Sprint and LG have already released the fixed-up firmware for LG Rumor users to download post-haste. The new firmware is available to Sprint’s LG Rumor owners and is an OTA (over-the-air) download, so updating your LG Rumor is as easy as a couple button-presses. Rumor owners can update their firmware by navigating their menu to: Menu > Settings > Tools > Update Firmware [Via: PhoneNews ] ---Related Articles at IntoMobile:Sprint halts sales of LG Rumor amid firmware-wiping fearsBT to acquire Sprint?Sprint announces the keypad/keyboard hybrid LG Rumor sliderRumor: Sprint to get new QWERTY slider from LG?Nokia E61 firmware update

Update your LG Voyager's firmware at the nearest Verizon Wireless Store

Wed, 19 Dec 2007 19:48:06 +0000

If you’re the proud owner of Verizon’s newest flagship handset, you may have noticed a couple niggles with the LG Voyager ’s user interface. Well, you’re not the only ones to have noticed - it seems Verizon’s been hard at work to make sure that Voyager delivers an experience that rivals the iPhone’s (even with a pressure-based touchscreen). It’s been on market for barely a month now and Verizon Wireless has already issued an update to the LG Voyager’s firmware. You do have to get your lazy bum down to a brick-and-mortar Verizon Wireless Store in order to update your LG Voyager with the latest bits, but we hear it should be worth it. Longer battery life, better browsing experience, more applications accessible from the external touchscreen, functional Google Maps - they’re all in the cards for the LG Voyager. Here’s a rundown of the complete firmware updates for the LG Voyager:

Fixed issue with V CAST Music and 4GB+ removable memory read error
Adds ability to reset V CAST Mobile TV client
Update power settings to improve battery life performance
Bluetooth enhancements to audio, pairing, and key tone
Mobile Web - HTML browser enhancements
Fixed to display ?=? symbol on the bottom in the calculator for LG Joy font
Fixed to access to keypad through only one step while in a call
Fixed the auto lock setting so that the touch screen will not lock on its own when auto lock is set to off
Fixed to allow ESPN application on external touch screen
Fixed to allow Mobile IM on external touch screen
Fixed to have no difference between the displayed image (to let you know which scene was taken) and the actual saved image, when you take a picture aiming at any moving objects
Fixed when device goes to maps.google.com, the device resets

Head on down to that Verizon Wireless store and let us now how the update suits you. [Via: PhoneNews ] ---Related Articles at IntoMobile:Verizon Wireless intros over-the-air mobile phone updatesUS spec Nokia N95-3 gets firmware updateVerizon's LG Voyager quick-start guide - check out the LG Voyager's detailsPalm: Treo 700p/w/wx software update makes your data connection bug out - our badBefore and after the latest iPhone update

US spec Nokia N95-3 gets firmware update

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 19:27:38 +0000

It’s not the major-ish firmware update that the European spec Nokia N95-1 got a little while back , but the more recently launched US version of the Nokia N95 - designated the N95-3 - just got its own firmware update. The new firmware Version 11.2.009 is ready to rock on all American Nokia N95’s - the updated bits include a new fonts and history list for the browser. We’re not sure just what the other changes are, but we’ll keep an eye out for you guys. If you stumble across any other changes in this new firmware, leave a comment, will ‘ya? Download the updated firmware here. ---Related Articles at IntoMobile:How To: Update firmware, debrand and change the language pack on the Nokia N95Nokia N95 update availableWho is going to make a guide on flashing your branded N95 to unlocked firmware?Nokia N95 Firmware 12.0.013 Changelog leakedNokia N93 firmware update

Apple prepping iPhone v1.1.3 firmware with voice recording and disk mode?

Thu, 06 Dec 2007 18:38:21 +0000

Those lucky French. The iPhone landed on French soil merely a week ago and it seems that Apple is already prepping an iPhone firmware update. The new v1.1.3 firmware is rumored to be getting the final touches to launch on Saturday, December 8 - and we’re expecting an Apple-sanctioned voice-recording application and a disk-mode function. Thanks for the great “Vnotes” app, Erica Sadun. We’ve been using your application to great effect over the past few months, but if Apple brings their own voice recording app to the iPhone, we’re going to have to jump ship and use the official Apple app. Oh, and disk-mode? Be still our geeky hearts! Here’s the translated text from Cnet France : “According to various rumors, it’s next Saturday that should leave the new firmware of the iPhone. This version 1.1.3 provides two major innovations: dictaphone function and the ability to use the telephone as an Apple hard drive. Indeed, the version 1.1.3 of the firmware, due at the end of the week, will mark a turning point since the iPhone will dictaphone and can be used as an external hard drive. ITunes requires, it will be impossible to directly transfer music and videos as with any other player. However, we can transfer documents more easily and content of the telephone network will be accessible. “ We’ve got high hopes for this rumor. After all, the new features aren’t exactly groundbreaking, and they’re completely in line with features that we’ve expected from the beginning. Give it a few days, we’ll have our answer soon enough. [Via: hackint0sh ] ---Related Articles at IntoMobile:iPhone video recording, more features coming soon?Could we see another iPhone update this month?Apple halts shipments of all iPhones to ensure only iPhone v1.1.1 hits storesApple prepping first iPhone software update for releaseMajor iPhone update in works?