Palm webOS 1.4 for Sprint Pre Now Live (Updated)
Palm has begun rolling out the long awaited webOS 1.4 update for the Palm Pre in order to add Flash 10.1 compatibility (plugin available in App Catalog), on-board video recording/editing and 3D gaming/native application support via the Palm PDK. The changelog is inline with the previous leak on Thursday and is currently only available for […]
Latest Nexus One ROM Leak Features Improved Radio Firmware
A new Nexus One ROM has been circulating around enthusiast circles that features a further improvement to the radio firmware not found in the most recent over the air update. The update once applied seems to fix the 3G radio issues that have plagued the device since its launch in January, with the most recent […]
Editorial: Shot Heard Round the Phone World – Firmware Does Matter
The wireless industry hasn’t quite got it yet. I’ve penned countless editorials on this site, dating back to 2003, begging the industry to wake up on the importance of a steady stream of firmware updates. One reason Apple is kicking the industry’s butt is that iPhone keeps getting firmware updates. No, not iPhone 3G, and […]
Sprint Rolling Out New Samsung Exclaim Firmware Update
Sprint has begun rolling out a new firmware update for Samsung Exclaim users after the last attempted push caused devices to lock up while attempting to perform the initial update. Update CL03 is now being rolled out to correct an SMS counter issue, and Sprint recommends taking the device to a Service and Repair location […]
Sprint and Verizon MiFi Get Firmware Update
The Novatel MiFi wireless router/modem combo device has a new firmware update available to address a sleep issue when plugged into AC power as well as improved compatibility with the Nintendo DS handheld console and BlackBerry Curve. The firmware update process is detailed in full for the Sprint and Verizon version courtesy of EVDOinfo.
HTC Touch Pro for Sprint Gets Firmware Update
HTC has issued their first firmware update for the HTC Touch Pro. The maintenance release makes five noted improvements, all of which are issue or bug fixes. Specifically, the update improves TouchFLO 3D speed and stability, resolves keypress issues with the virtual keyboard, updates the dial pad to better handle incoming calls, and makes contact […]
Are Palm’s Forced Pre Updates Illegal? (Yeah, they probably are)
Over the past couple of days, users have noticed that the Palm Pre has begun a systematic process of updating all Pre devices to webOS 1.0.2. Palm claims that this is necessary, due to the tight integration between webOS and Palm’s cloud computing servers. However, such moves may put Palm into legal trouble… or worse. […]
Sprint Updates Warranty Policy, No More In-Warranty Fees (Updated)
Sprint has updated their warranty policy, effective this week. The changes are some of the most broad and sweeping since the Sprint Nextel merger took place. Sprint’s previous warranty policy (which ended Sunday) has been universally criticized outside of Sprint. The procedures made Sprint the only national carrier which charged for in-warranty service of their […]
Samsung Highnote Firmware Update to Roll Out Next Month
Developers within Sprint have confirmed that a new firmware update for the Samsung Highnote is slated for release onto Sprint’s FOTA servers next month and is designed to address several issues related to video playback, stability, and other bugfixes. PhoneNews.com reviewed the Samsung Highnote in December of 2008 and noted issues with OneClick, the web […]
Sprint Rolls Out New Samsung Instinct Firmware Update
Sprint has begun to rollout the MR5 firmware update for the Samsung Instinct with firmware series number CA10. A staggered nationwide push will begin on Monday, February 16th. Details on the update contents are sparse at this time, but what is known is that the update now includes an RSS reader, dynamic zoom control in […]