March 15: Update Your Phone Day
We’re declaring March 15 the official Update Your Phone Day. Two weeks out from the wireless industry’s annual convention (CTIA Wireless 2008), we want you to help us send the wireless industry a message: Consumers care about, and want, a steady stream of software updates for their phones. The industry is starting to get a […]
Apple Updates iPhone, iPod touch Software to 1.1.4
Apple today updated the software for both iPhone and iPod touch. Software version 1.1.4 has no change list associated with it, other than Apple’s generic statement of “Bug fixes.” The update however is rumored to be necessary to enable third-party applications to run with Apple’s upcoming Software Development Kit (SDK) for the devices. Previously, hackers […]
Verizon Updates LG enV VX9900 Firmware to V04
Verizon late last month quietly updated the LG enV (VX9900). Firmware version 04 fixes various bugs with the device. Despite being leapfroged by the LG Voyager, the enV remains in Verizon’s current lineup as a more-affordable messaging phone. The phone is available for as little as $9.99 after rebate. To get the update, take the […]
HTC Titan GPS Updated: Windows Mobile 6.1 & Office Mobile
We’ve updated our HTC Titan GPS guide with two major new updates. First, Windows Mobile 6.1 has been added thanks to DCD, a well-respected hacker in the HTC community. Second, near the bottom of the article, we’ve added Office Mobile. The minimalist approach to these ROMs has removed Office Mobile, using the link in the […]
New Voyager Update Has Issues
PhoneNews.com has discovered new issues in the V07 software update for the LG Voyager (VX10000). The update was released 48 hours ago to stores, and makes several improvements. Most of the updates focused on fixing Bluetooth issues, but also added the ability to manage home screen icons, mimicking Apple’s iPhone. The issues PhoneNews.com has discovered […]
BlueAnt Updates Z9 Firmware to 3.4
BlueAnt has issued a new firmware update for their high-end Z9 headset. Firmware version 3.4 does not have a change list associated with it, but BlueAnt encourages all users to update. The update requires Windows XP or Vista to install. After installing the update, you will have to re-pair the device with your devices. BlueAnt […]
Sprint Treo 755p ROM Update
It has been about 8 months since the release of the Palm Treo 755p and just yesterday, Palm release a much awaited update to the Treo 755p bringing the firmware version to Treo755p-1.07-SPNT. Currently, the only mention of what this update entails is that it is “a tune-up that improves audio, stability, software quality and […]
Sprint Updates LG Rumor Firmware Again (Updated)
For the second time in about a month, Sprint has issued a firmware update for the LG LX260 Rumor. This update builds on the previous update, which fixed a scenario where holding the wrong sequence of buttons during startup permanently damaged the device. This new update, V06, improves certain elements of the user interface. Specifically, […]
Samsung BlackJack SGH-i607 Updated to Windows Mobile 6
Samsung today released their long-delayed upgrade to Windows Mobile 6 Standard for the BlackJack SGH-i607. The upgrade was previously announced at last year’s CTIA expo, and was expected to be released last summer. However, Samsung and AT&T perpetually delayed the update. The update has taken so long to be released, that AT&T has since released […]
Palm Centro Versamail Update Released
Palm has just released an update for their Versamail Application on the Palm Centro which greatly enhances its Gmail capabilities. The update includes enhancements to Gmail’s IMAP compatibility, an updated setup wizard with new Gmail settings and a notification of failure when your device’s Microsoft Direct Push Technology becomes out of sync. The update is […]