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Whoop, Whoop, Whoop – the Apple App Store has Just Hit 10 Billion downloads, thats a whopping number. As Apple celebrates one lucky person was the 10 billionth downloader. Wonder what he got?.
What the next number then apple – 100 Billion eh?
Source iTunes
If you have been reading up, we posted information on the leaked bits of information from the latest build of iOS 4.3 beta 2. It looks like Apple will be dropping home buttons from all its devices. A video of 4 finger swipe- multitasking and lock / mute switch action comes courtesy antoninygaard (YouTube)
Check it out
Source :Youtube
So we finally found a perfectly stable way to downgrade and root the HTC DESIRE HD. All credit goes to the devolopers at XDA-DEVELOPERS.com we are just bringing this guide for our readers in a simplified manner.
THIS GUIDE IS PURELY FOR EDUCATION
First and foremost check the version of your bootloader.
Do this by going to the about phone panel in the settings folder.
If its 1.72 and above then follow part 1 – else move to part 2
Lets begin
What you need :
What needs to be done:
Step one
Step Two
Step Three
Step Four
Step Five
Carefully type in the following commands one by one
If you got “#” in the result, you have temproot! Proceed:
Now type the following one by one
After its done
Once you phone boots up – you have successfully downgraded to 1.32 bootloader, all your data has been erased and you will start with a fresh device.
To begin rooting proceed to Part 2
To root your HTC Desire HD you will need the Visionary tool found here
What you need
How you will do it
Step one
Step two
Step three
Once your Desire HD reboots – you have successfully rooted your DHD – and you will get superuser permissions.
The next thing you want to do is to S-off the device
For that : What you need
Step one
Step two
Step three
You have now fully completed the Root process along with downgrade if applicable. If you already know how then you are ready to install custom roms on this. If not, then wait for our second update on the HTC desire HD – which will shine some light on that.
Information and files : Various articles : xda-developers, Modaco, Phandroid, android-forums – youtube
Hewlett Packard just filed for a trademark on “HP Touchpad” across a wide variety of products and services ranging from memory cards to “tablet computers.
It also looks like HP is dropping Palm from the picture as it does not even mention it for the Feb WebOS event, where this tablet might be introduced. HP’s already invested heavily in branding its laptop trackpads with the ClickPad name.
HP could possibly be looking to hedge its bets by getting into the Android game as well, or it may be pushing out a consumer-oriented version of the Slate.
Via : PocketNow
Is your Windows Phone device randomly sending and receiving data , Microsoft is aware of it. Apparently, there’s a “third party” that’s responsible for the misbehavior, and Redmond’s already reached out to help ’em make the necessary fixes.
The Full Statement
“We have determined that a third-party solution commonly accessed from Windows Phones is configured in a manner that potentially causes larger than expected data downloads. We are in contact with the third party to assist them in making the necessary fixes, and are also pursuing potential workarounds to address the configuration issue in case those are needed. At this point in our investigation, we believe this is responsible for most of the reported incidents.
We are investigating additional potential root causes for the remainder of the reports.
A small (low single-digit) percentage of Windows Phone customers have reported being affected.
We are continuing to investigate this issue and will update with additional information and guidance as it becomes available.”
Via : Engadget
No matter how much apple may deny that it will disallow multitasking gestures in their final release software, they are starting to show up in various places including the iPhone settings panel.
The same problem we spoke about earlier, bothers us, using “four or five fingers” sounds pretty unreasonable for a 3.5-inch display.
9to5 Mac seems to have unearthed traces in the iOS 4.3 beta of a new feature called “Photo Streams” that seems to be a way to share continuous streams of photos with friends you approve, presumably through MobileMe.
Although Apple charges $99 for the mobileme service, which seems pretty unwanted. But, then again a mobileme refresh is also due this year
A the picture above shows, the iOS 4.3 Beta 2 was released. Folks digging around in the developer files found that the iPad 2 will have a proximity sensor which might lock and unlock the device when its put in , or removed (respectively) from the cover.
This refuels the no home button rumors we heard about. Please Apple, don’t remove that home button.
A slight sigh of relief is shown by the fact that apple claims that multitasking functions are a test and will not be available in the final build of iOS 4.3 . This would definitely mean that the Home button still exists. It does, it doesn’t , we wont know until it’s finally released.
Source : Apple, blog do iPhone
After Apple and Microsoft, Sony now launches the new Vaio Mouse in India. The Mouse VGP-BMS20 is a Bluetooth Laser Mouse and comes in white and black color. We are trying to get a price for it.
Via Sony Twitter
Apple has its devices on a yearly refresh, every year around the same time, you get an upgraded version of the iPhone, the iPod, Macbooks etc. Just like that the iPad will also see a refresh. We started hearing rumors of iPad’s redesigned structure and obvious design changes in November 2010.
Now the iPad, was announced in the last week of Jan 2010, we can expect a similar time frame for a refresh of the Tablet. Something has to be new and the Rumor mill has been running haywire over it.
Here are a collection of images over the past month and our thoughts on what the new iPad may be like.
New Structure
Images like the one above are renders of the carbon fibre patent that Apple had filed on May 18, 2009. This incorporates a liquid metal structure with a carbon fibre back. This would not only make the iPad extremely nice looking, But, also give it a lighter yet solid construction, immensely improving the antenna.
The likes of this happening are however, very- very low. We still have our hopes up.
Cases
The second wave of iPad 2 rumors came with iPad 2 cases. These cases started showing up at manufacturers across the china market, showing cutouts for the back camera and an new speaker cutout.
This shows us that two things that might come are the Camera on the back and a improved speaker on the next gen iPad. We feel there is a very high chance of this happening.
Facetime and Retina Display
Since Apple has been adding front cameras and retina displays to all its products in 2010, it wouldn’t be false to guess that the iPad 2 will have at least a front facing camera and a higher res display, if not a retina display. The new iOS 4.3 beta revealed some interesting information on the next release. A bunch of people snooping around the new files found wallpapers for the iPad that have the resolution . – 1536 x 800px compared to the existing 768 x 400 px that is approximately 4x the resolution (2x both ways).
We also believe, looking at Apple’s trend that the new iPad will definitely have a front facing camera and a Higher resolution display.
Gizmodo posted a good sketch of what the iPad 2 may look like, including resolution enhancement.
Engadget got hold of a dummy of the iPad 2 during CES at one of the case manufacturers booths. this showed a new design- with a flat back and a potentially larger capacity – 128 GB to be precise. This would be just brilliant for the iPad
New Rumors
After a series of breakouts, a whole bunch of new information has come into light. There is news of a new A5 chip, this will be used in the new iPhone this year and apparently the new iPad as-well. Whats the A5 chip? well the heart of the A5 is the multi-core ARM Cortex A9. Which will also be the heart of Nvidia Tegra processors that will be in the series of Android devices slated for this year, along with the Ti-omap processor in the Blackberry Playbook.
AppleInsider claims that Apple is moving to dual-core SGX543 graphics, up from the A4’s single SGX535 GPU. This would enable it to process graphics at 4x times the capability – and the 4x resolution included. We can also expect 1080P hHD video output, and an improved experience along with higher ram and overall enhancement of hardware. But, hey that what we want anyway.
Some more interesting pictures of cases have also shown up. this ones have to new cut-out – claimed possibly for Sd-card slot and a display out. We are highly skeptical that Apple may add a memory card slot to increase memory size, may only act as a camera card reader, But, nonetheless the SD CARD slot would be a great addon. The Video out port may be a possibility, But, then again Apple can use the dock connector for that and dont really need a dedicated video out port, Unless its HDMI.
So here is a a Final List of features that may or may not come to the iPad
Sources : Engadget, Gizmodo, Mac-Rumors, MICGAdget, Apple- Insider , Twitter
HTC sync just got an update recently and in it was a placeholder for a new unnamed device with Verizon branding. Identical in looks to the very known HTC Desire HD, Speaker grille and all. The device lacks and physical and or capacitive buttons in the front. But, as noted this could be just an empty image as a placeholder for a yet to be released device. Interestingly Android 3.0 (Honeycomb) does away with the need for any buttons, could this be a placeholder for an upcoming Tablet from HTC?
Source: Phandroid
This may not be technology news, But, he is our favorite CEO. This time around a memo from Steve states that he will be taking leave of absence to “focus on his health”. read the full memo below.
Apple CEO Steve Jobs today sent the following email to all Apple employees:
Team,
At my request, the board of directors has granted me a medical leave of absence so I can focus on my health. I will continue as CEO and be involved in major strategic decisions for the company.
I have asked Tim Cook to be responsible for all of Apple’s day to day operations. I have great confidence that Tim and the rest of the executive management team will do a terrific job executing the exciting plans we have in place for 2011.
I love Apple so much and hope to be back as soon as I can. In the meantime, my family and I would deeply appreciate respect for our privacy.
Steve
It’s unclear whether this leave of absence is related to his 2009 liver transplant or his earlier battles with pancreatic cancer. Here is hoping that he is fit and well soon enough , else the new iPad 2 launch may not be as exciting as we would want it to be.
Via : Twitter
Source : Apple
Looks like the X7 is just about ready to be announced, with pictures and specs leaking all over the Internet.
Nokia X7-00 powered with Symbian^3 operating system is a touchscreen device – probably same size as in the Nokia N8. It’s safe to assume that the touchscreen might come built with the ClearBack technology and support nHD pixel resolution. However in terms of imaging, the X7-00 would be a bit step down against the N8. Nokia has packed 8-megapixel camera in X7-00 with dual-LED flash.
Shell of the phone is a unibody design and the front panel has four speakers at four corners. There’s a dedicated camera key on the right bottom of the phone and above it is the volume rocker. The 3.5mm audio port along with a charging and syncing micro usb and what appears to be a power on off and lock-unlock button.
Update : apologies for the typo this is the X7
Stay tuned for more on this.
Okay so you got your new Windows Phone 7 Device, You must be real excited to get the device online access the market place and download cool apps for your Phone. But, as soon as you try to login with your LIVE account the device says , Activation failed :
Activation Required
An activation code is required before we can finish setting up your phone. Please contact customer service. You can skip this step and do it later.
Here is how you fix it, Well it worked for us anyway.
Step 1
Since most customer support networks are horribly backed in INDIA, Microsoft India had no clue whatsoever about activation of Windows Phone 7.
So we placed a call to Microsoft UK
The Number is +44 08448002400
Step 2
Make sure you placed a call during business hours – 9AM – 7PM (GMT)
Choose option 2 and then option 7
Step 3
Tell the support executive that you need to activate a windows phone 7 device to a live account and politely ask him to generate a code for you. Tell him/her that the device was bought in the UK.
Give your details and wait for him to generate the code.
Once he gives you the code make sure to write it down properly (all in CAPS)
Step 4
Enter the code and enjoy the Live experience.
If the code does not work call back and request a new one.
We tried calling MS USA prior to UK, but, their menus seemed much more complex and we couldn’t get through to the right department.
Looks like folks have been poking at the new beta 4.3 for iOS, seeded to developers today and they seem to have found, As history has repeated itself, New versions of iPhone and iPad. Namely, two new-generation iPhones (4,1 and 4,2) and three iPads (2,1; 2,2; and 2,3).
Ask us and we say, it’s the GSM and CDMA variants of the next-gen models (plus a WiFi-only iPad).
BGR is claiming it’s heard from sources that the next iPhone / iPad models will eschew the physical home button altogether in lieu of the new multi-finger gestures and that employees at Cupertino are already testing such devices.
Ask us : we already hate the fact that the Desire HD does not have Physical buttons. But, an iPhone without a home button, imagine using five fingers to zoom out on the iPhone with only 3.5″ of screen-real estate, to close an app, that just seems ridiculous to us. We seriously hope that, Apple keeps the home button, But, it does need a new design.
Source BGR, ENGADGET
