Nokia N79 has just received its first official firmware update. The phone has only been out on the market for a month or so, and was recently updated to v11.049. This new firmware update, which should be available both through NSU and using the built-in Firmware OTA feature (accessed by pressing *#0000# from the standby screen).
Aside from fixing many of the known bugs and issues, improving existing stuff, and overall making the device more responsive and stable - the updated N79 sports a new version of NGage client as well as new version of Mail for Exchange app
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The iPhone Dev team who are planning to release the much awaited software method to unlock iPhone 3G on New Year’s eve have just broadcasted a live demo video. The video shows us iPhone 3G sim locked and then shows the iPhone being unlocked via a soft-unlock which they are calling yellowsn0w.
The enteire process required just 10 seconds! In these few days, they will set up a new repository in Cydia (which means you will need to first jailbreak your iPhone) and by the Dec 31th, 2008 we will be able to download a little application “yellowsn0w” that will run the script and unlock our Phones. The unlock will be released New Year’s Eve! We will keep an eye on the Dev Team’s website. Enjoy the video
The second generation of the Prada phone is now officially available across Europe and as promised, its price tag is around 600 euro but not including the watch. The device looks mightily similar to the first gen edition, and comes complete with a 3″ WQVGA touchscreen (240×400) and a full touch user interface.
The new display now features multi-touch technology. There is also a slide-out full QWERTY keyboard, WiFi, Bluetooth and HSDPA. A 5MP autofocus camera with Schneider-Kreuznach optics is on board, and the camera also has the ability to record D1 (720×480) videos at 30 frames per second. DivX playback is also on board. Supposedly, the new Prada`s display packs multi-touch technology. Hit the link for more live shots. LG KF900 comes with exclusive Prada content like Prada`s fashion collection for Fall-Winter 2008 and some highlights from all collections since 2001.
Mororola has unveiled a new 2G handset in South Korea yesterday. The MotoPrizm is basically the Korean version of the Krave ZN4. This full-touchscreen handset is announced in Korea this week. Based around a 2.8-inch WVGA touch-sensitive display, the MotoPrizm may only be a 2G device but it does manage to include a S-DMB Digital TV tuner.
While for South Korea, Motorola thought the US features of ZN4 are not good enough, thus it upgraded the phone and changed its name into MotoPrizm (or Motorola Prizm). read more…
Just a week after it launched the ZTE C78, MetroPCS added another new phone to its lineup when it unveiled the Samsung Byline. The clamshell-style Samsung Byline SCH-R310, encased in a stylish red finish, is designed for the user wanting quick access to friends, family and colleagues. It support for MetroPCS’ ChatLINK PTT(INFO) (Push-to-Talk) walkie-talkie service. This entry-level clamshell also features a built-in speakerphone and web browser for on-the-go connectivity.
Features are basic but functional. You’ll find text and multimedia messaging, Bluetooth, support for the carrier’s ChatLink push-to-talk service, a WAP Web browser, voice recognition, an airplane mode, organizer features, and a speakerphone. read more…
