Apple Releases iPhone 3.1.2 Update
Apple has pushed iPhone 3.1.2 via iTunes, which weighs in at 241MB and fixes the following issues: a sporadic issue that may cause the iPhone not to wake from sleep, an intermittent issue that may interrupt cellular services until restart and fixes a bug that could cause occasional crashing during video streaming. The update also […]
Palm Releases webOS 1.2.1 Update, Restores iTunes Sync and Exchange Sync
Following up on the release of webOS 1.2 last week, Palm has released webOS 1.2.1 for the Sprint Pre which fixes iTunes sync as expected as well as fixing issues with Exchange-based sync for some users. The iTunes media sync fuctionality has been improved by allowing users to sync Pre-resolution photos to the device while […]
webOS 1.2 Now Available for Palm Pre
Palm has released the long awaited webOS 1.2 update for the Sprint Palm Pre with the update being pushed out this week. The major addition to the update is the inclusion of paid applications on the app catalog along with other updates and fixes. To update, go to Launcher -> Updates -> Install Now, or […]
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 […]
iPhone 3.0.1 Fixes SMS Exploit (Updated)
The long expected iPhone 3.0.1 update being pushed out via iTunes fixes a much reported vulnerability. The update specifically addresses the much reported SMS device control and exploit that has been blown into a source of hysteria across media outlets. Update: It should be noted that this update will cause jailbroken iPhones to revert back […]
Palm Releases webOS 1.1.0 Update for Sprint Pre
Palm has released another major update for the Sprint Palm Pre after weeks of speculation. webOS 1.1.0 fixes Calendar reminder intervals to 15 minutes for timed events and 1 day for full daily events for events created on the device. This version is also notable for fixing native Apple iTunes sync after being broken by […]
T-Mobile Upgrades BlackBerry Pearl 8120 to OS 4.5
T-Mobile has updated the BlackBerry Pearl 8120 to OS 4.5. The biggest changes in this version are the addition of HTML email, music and video streaming support, an improved browser home page, improved downloading speeds, improved UMA and data performance, attachment downloading and document editing, and Free/Busy calendar look-up and remote email search for BES […]
T-Mobile G1 “Cupcake” Update to Roll Out in April
Information has surfaced regarding the long-awaited Android update for the T-Mobile G1 coloquially known as “Cupcake”. According to an unnamed T-Mobile representative the update is set to roll out in April with further speculation that it will be followed by the release of the HTC Magic, otherwise known as the T-Mobile G2. The update is […]
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 Issues BlackBerry 8350i Update
Sprint has issued the first major firmware update for the BlackBerry Curve 8350i since its release. The update addresses these major issues: Commercial Location Services functionality is enabled. NXTl: Device may lose data connectivity and show status as NXTl and not NXTL. Blank Screen: Device screen loses all information and goes blank. Multiple IP address […]