Opera Mini Beta 4.2 Now Available on T-Mobile G1
A version of Opera Mini Beta version 4.2 has been made available on the Android Marketplace for the T-Mobile G1. Image courtesy of FreewareAndroid.com The version available on the Android Marketplace is identical to the release for standard Java devices with skins, YouTube support, file uploads, improved Opera Link support, page zooming, and faster browsing […]
Skyfire Announces Public Beta and Forthcoming Symbian Client
In a press release (PDF) today, mobile browser developer Skyfire has announced the expansion of its beta program to public access with the release of browser version 0.8. The new version features improvements regarding handling of AJAX, Flash, and other rich media, a new navigation bar dubbed “SuperBar” as well as the ability to download […]
Nokia Releases Beta Next-Generation S60 Mail Client
Nokia is building on its 2005 purchase of Intellisync to offer a new email client aimed at providing a simplified email setup and a more graphically-pleasing user interface than the standard client found on its S60-powered smartphones. The new email beta client is available now for download from Nokia, but has limited functionality. Only one […]
Pantech Duo AT&T Branded Windows Mobile 6.1 Beta Surfaces
The long awaited Windows Mobile 6.1 upgrade for the Pantech Duo has surfaced in beta form and PhoneNews.com is exclusively offering it for those that wish to upgrade the software in their devices. The update does enable internet sharing and makes several bugfixes related to camera speed, screen orientation speed, and other Windows Mobile 6.1 […]
Skype Launches Client for Java-based Phones and Restricted Beta
Skype has iaunched a beta version of their combination VoIP and chat software for standard mobile phones. The client features many of the same features as the desktop client including both individual and group chat awareness, status updates, contact lists, and conferencing. The software dials out using the standard voice radio, and then switches over […]
Apple Updates iPhone SDK, Adds Open GL ES for 3D Development
Apple has updated the iPhone SDK and related 2.0 Firmware Beta once again. The biggest addition to the SDK is the inclusion of OpenGL ES graphics libraries, runtimes, and an emulator to debug and test applications built with the graphics platform, along with more fixes to the beta firmware for those lucky enough to receive […]
PwnageTool Reaches 1.1, Hacks Latest iPhone Beta
PwnageTool has been updated to 1.1. As we previously reported, Apple had blocked PwnageTool from activating and unlocking the latest iPhone betas. Apple did this by modifying how the iPhone software payload was bundled, making it more difficult for PwangeTool to access the firmware The latest update works around that added layer of security from […]
Apple Updates iPhone SDK, Beta Firmware 2.0
Apple has updated their iPhone SDK to version 3 and has also released another update to Beta Firmware 2.0 for selected application developers. This new version does not have a changelog available, but is expected to build upon the prior release which added a visual user interface editor for applications, as well as fixes for […]
MWC: Nokia Launches Maps 2.0 Beta Program, Announces Maps for Series 40
Nokia has launched a news version of its Maps application for Series 60 phones. The biggest addition to the application is the Walk feature, which is a mode for pedestrian navigation as well as the addition of more than 150 individual country maps and the companion Nokia Map Loader. Nokia cautions users that upgrade to […]
Forums Emerge From Beta
We’re happy to take our forums out of beta today. With an all new look, and signfiicant optimizations, we’re launching the fastest forums in the business, with the least advertising of any wireless media forum. Please let us know what you think of the forums, and if you’d like to see anything changed. If anything […]