Apple Releases iPhone 1.1.1 Update, Does Fry Unlocked Phones
Apple today released iPhone Software Version 1.1.1. Most significantly it adds the iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store, and is a full software upgrade, weighing in at 153 MB. The update also enhances the ability to use the Home button to control music, patches security bugs in Safari and Bluetooth, adds TV Out (using the new iPod […]
BlueAnt Z9 Gets Second Firmware Update
First, Sony Ericsson lead the industry in offering Bluetooth headsets that you could mail-in for a firmware update. However, while this was commonplace in Europe, Sony Ericsson kept it a secret for United States customers. Alas, users were left without a reliable way to keep their headsets up-to-date. But BlueAnt is now leading the industry […]
Verizon Updates Treo 650 Firmware
Verizon has updated the Treo 650 with firmware version 1.05a. This update improves the web browser, Bluetooth, and Dial App. It also fixes issues with network time syncronization, Wireless Sync, and adds support for newer cradle accessories (such as speaker docks). Treo 650 Updater 1.05a incorporates all past updates, including the separate E911 updater.Palm Treo […]
iPod Firmware Drops iPod phone Hints
AppleInsider has a complete dissection of the iPod’s latest firmware update. In it, Apple has added several firmware calls that indicate that they are planning to add some form of telephony support to the iPod firmware. It is not clear, based on the posted information, what form the phone support would make. It is possible […]
Samsung MM-A920 Fimrware Updated
Sprint late last week quietly released two firmware updates for the Samsung MM-A920. Firmware ZB06 is installed first, then users should re-run software update to receive ZB07. The two updates address Picture Mail, Bluetooth, VoiceSMS, and other communications issues. Sprint suggests all users update their phones. To update your Samsung MM-A920, go to Menu > […]
Sprint: PPC-6700 Firmware Updated
Sprint has approved, and will release on their web site next week the first firmware update to the PPC-6700. This update makes several device-specific improvements, and also deploys AKU 2 for the PPC-6700. It does not deploy AKU 2.2 and thus does not have A2DP support. The update is currently available on-demand to Sprint Stores, […]
Verizon PRLs Updated
Verizon has issued many new PRLs for various plans for both regular and EV-DO phones. Call *228 from your handset to be updated for free.
Sprint: Samsung MM-A900 & MM-A940 Updated
Sprint has released three firmware updates today, one for the Samsung MM-A900 and two for the Samsung MM-A940. Firmware ZB12 for the MM-A900 fixes problems with a Bluetooth phantom ringing issue. The MM-A940’s first firmware update resolves many issues with Bluetooth and Internet Access. The second update, ZA13, fixes problems with Picture Mail. Sprint stresses […]
Sprint Re-Affirms Plans To Update PPC-6600
Despite missing a planned timeframe to release an EV-DO update for the PPC-6600 by the end of January, Sprint today confirmed to PCS Intel that the update is still planned for release. Sprint now plans to release the update by the end of the first quarter of this year. The PPC-6601 continues to be Sprint’s […]
Verizon: Motorola E815 Firmware Updated
Verizon Wireless has issued a new firmware update for the Motorola E815. Version 8720_01.1E.0R makes several improvements including camera performance as well as fixes the alarm clock ensuring it will go off at programmed times. However, it is important to note that this update will disable the device’s ability to be used as a modem, […]