UK retailer Omio.com has published its list of “Top 10 Phones of 2009” in which HTC HD2 was unanimously chosen over Apple’s iPhone 3GS. This list was probably created on more day to day sales, and in demand basis of cell phones at the said retailer. The Android based HTC Hero grabbed the first spot, followed by HTC HD2 in second position and iPhone 3GS in third.
In past, we have seen iPhone being made to use in situations such as driving vehicles, controlling robots and so much more, but none a special than launching a missile. Yes, a small group of students have managed to control a missile through their iPhone that commands and controls a small rocket launcher in pre and post firing conditions. They designed an app for iPhone and created a system for the launcher by running customized version of Windows CE 6 on eBox 2300, on which the orientation, deviation and firing control of missile was possible using the iPhone.
More details have emerged regarding the upcoming Google Nexus One, and this time they are about the accessories of the said phone. Engadget has the latest scoop on the desktop dock for Nexus One which is said to have been cleared by FCC. The dock includes Bluetooth 2.1+ EDR module which is quite strange, given that the leaked specs of Nexus One already shows it being capable of it.
A little while ago, Digitimes has published a story stating Foxconn's screen division Innolux, to supply Apple with a 10-inch screen for its upcoming Tablet. It has further added that the panels are being strength treated by G-Tech Optoelectronics, also a division of Foxconn. Concurrently, Macrumors is quoting Taiwan's Economic Daily paper, stating that Cheng Uei Precision Industry today has received an order for "connectors" for Apple's new tablet computer.
Two new Windows Mobile 6.5.3 ROMs for HTC HD2 has been released which features the new HTC Sense version 2.5.19222911.0. This version of HTC Sense supports the new Documents Tab and Landscape mode for Sense interface. It is based on ROM version 2.01 for T-Mobile US HTC HD2 which was leaked last week.
HTC Espresso's Sense UI is the sequel to the already popular Sense UI which is a feature experience of Android based HTC phones like HTC Hero and Droid Eris. This new user experience is going to be the part of the upcoming HTC’s Android 2.1 based handsets, which are expected to released in the first half of 2010.
We informed you about Multifl0w app for iPhone that allowed switching between applications running in background in a beautiful Palm Pre style cards flow-like mode. This was nothing but a graphical extension of the already existing app from Cydia called Backgrounder to present all opened apps in a tabbed view, similar to Mobile Safari browser. Almost a month later, a new multitasking app by the name of ProSwitcher was released as Beta that simply outclassed Multifl0w in each and every aspect.
It’s Christmas time! when most of you must have got iPhone or iPod touch as your Christmas presents. We have comprehensive guides here covering Jailbreaking, Unlocking, Apps and Games reviews, other tips and tricks for both iPhone and iPod touch. I thought it was the right time to do a blog post where i collect all the popular articles, and present it to you so that you don't have to dig them on site.
Rumors about the Apple’s forthcoming tablet device are hot and spreading like fire. Earlier this week, Apple reportedly asked developers to prepare their existing iPhone apps for larger displays. They then booked the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco for a possible event to unveil the rumored Apple tablet device.
Swype is a new, faster and easier way for text entry on your smartphone. With Swype, you can type at a rate of 50 words per minute with one single continuous finger motion without having to lift the finger from your screen. Folks over at XDA have extracted the Swype keyboard which is installed by default on Samsung Omnia II on Verizon. You can now use it with any Windows Mobile based WVGA device, including the HTC HD2.
