Motorola Confirms Android 2.1 for DROID, Multitouch Support in Maps with Navigation
Motorola has confirmed that the current flagship DROID smart device will be updated to Android 2.1 in an over the air update beginning this week. The 2.1 build for the DROID will not feature the 3D wallpaper functionality or revised user interface of the Nexus One home screen. This appears to be due to the […]
Manual Nexus One Update Now Available
Following up on the announcement of the over the air update for the Nexus One, there is now a manual procedure available for applying the update as follows: Download the update file from either the Android Community found here or a mirror found here. Both are the same file. -Rename the file to update.zip (in […]
Apple Rolls Out iPhone 3.1.3 Bugfix Update
Apple has begun to rollout iPhone update 3.1.3 via iTunes today and the release fixes minor bugs involving the battery life indicator on the 3GS model, app launch issues, and a Japanese keyboard input bug that would cause certain apps to crash out. To update your device: 1) Launch Apple iTunes 2) Connect your device […]
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 […]
PCD Releases Updates for Verizon Ozone and Touch Pro 2
PCD has officially rolled out Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM updates for the Verizon Wireless Touch Pro 2 and HTC Ozone devices. Backup of all customizations and files before performing the update is recommended as with all ROM updates due to loss of data when updating to new Windows Mobile versions.
Sprint Rolling Out Palm Pre 1.3.5 Update (Updated)
Sprint has begun rolling out the long awaited webOS 1.3.5 update for the Palm Pre in order to address issues and adds small changes such as improved MMS compatibility, improved battery life in marginal coverage areas and reduced update size to allow downloads and updates over 1xRTT data connections. Update: The update is now live […]
Verizon Announces Staging of HTC Eris OTA Update, Manual Motorola DROID Update Available
Following up on the Motorola Droid OTA update rollout, Verizon has announced the staging and subsequent rollout of the expected general maintenance update for the HTC Droid Eris which began last night. The 1.16.605.1 update features fixes for SMS/MMS compatibility with other devices; improvements to on-screen mute and speakerphone keys quicker call end with two […]
Latest Sprint SmartView Update Kills Phone As Modem, Adds Snow Leopard Support
Sprint will be rolling out Sprint SmartView Update 2.28 beginning tomorrow which adds a few tweaks for compatibility at the expense of a venerable connection type. The biggest change in version 2.28 will the removal of support for Phone As Modem connectivity, with Sprint suggesting that PAM users stay with current SmartView version 2.25 and […]