Verizon FOTA Issues Persist, Customer Council Objects, FCC PSAP Concerns
Our original reporting on Verizon Wireless’s issues surrounding forced firmware updates have sparked controversy. As part of our consumer advocacy on the issue, we would like to post an update. In response to our initial reporting, Verizon Media Relations insists that Verizon’s process of automatically updating phone’s firmware is safe. Verizon argues that, despite not notifying […]
T-Mobile Updates BlackBerry Pearl Flip to OS 4.6, Curve to 4.5
T-Mobile has updated the BlackBerry Pearl Flip to OS 4.6 and the BlackBerry Curve 8320 to OS 4.5. Â Â The upgrade features support for myFaves version 1.5, HTML email support, video recording, attachment download with full editing support, full UMA support, general improvements to the Wireless Network stack, improved HTML browsing, phone application, Bluetooth, and […]
Palm Releases Radio Updates for Alltel 700wx and Verizon 700p
Palm has quietly released two updates for the Verizon Treo 700p and Alltel 700wx smart devices that address a rare phone reset bug that occurs under certain conditions. It should be noted that Alltel users with firmware version 1.12 loaded on their devices do not have to apply this update, while Verizon 700p users with […]
Apple Updates iPhone SDK, Adds Open GL ES for 3D Development
Apple has updated the iPhone SDK and related 2.0 Firmware Beta once again. The biggest addition to the SDK is the inclusion of OpenGL ES graphics libraries, runtimes, and an emulator to debug and test applications built with the graphics platform, along with more fixes to the beta firmware for those lucky enough to receive […]
Apple Updates iPhone SDK, Beta Firmware 2.0
Apple has updated their iPhone SDK to version 3 and has also released another update to Beta Firmware 2.0 for selected application developers. This new version does not have a changelog available, but is expected to build upon the prior release which added a visual user interface editor for applications, as well as fixes for […]
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 […]
Phones Section Updates
While the Phones Section has not received a lot of promotion recently, we’ve been hard at work on it. Thousands of additions, changes, fixes, and tweaks have been added, and we can’t list them all here. If you have the time, be sure to check out our forums, where we detail portions of the Phones […]
Phones Section Updates
While the Phones Section has not received a lot of promotion recently, we’ve been hard at work on it. Thousands of additions, changes, fixes, and tweaks have been added, and we can’t list them all here. If you have the time, be sure to check out our forums, where we detail portions of the Phones […]
Knowledge Base Updates: PPC-6700 & XV6700
Owners of the PPC-6700 and XV6700 can now check out our expanded selection of tips, tricks, and hacks for the two Windows Mobile 5 devices, including several quick tips to speed up the device. Did we miss something? Add it yourself… the PCS Intel Knowledge Base can be expanded on by anyone. Add tips, tricks, […]
Verizon Updates America’s Choice PRLs
Verizon last week issued updates to their Preferred Roaming List (PRL). These updates were made available for customers on the America’s Choice line of plans. While minor, this update improves roaming quality in Alaska (from analog to digital), and makes Alltel the preferred roaming provider in Springfield Missouri. To update your phone, dial *228. Verizon […]