Software

Rumors of Windows 8′s New Features: Distinct Model Types

June 30, 2010, By Radimir Bobev

Some documents related to the upcoming Windows 8 recently got leaked on to the Internet, and almost all 18 of them, which were allegedly highly confidential plans for internal Microsoft distribution only – have made its way to the public eye. One of them is called “Modern Form Factors”, and it shows that Microsoft may [...]

All Samsung Galaxy S Models To Receive Android 2.2 Update

June 30, 2010, By Sanjeev Ramachandran

Samsung has announced that all the smartphone models in its Galaxy S range including the Epic 4G, Captivate, Fascinate and Vibrant will receive an update for the Android 2.2 operating software. The announcement was made by the company’s official page on the microblogging site Twitter. Samsung’s Galaxy S phones will also receive support for Adobe [...]

Sony PlayStation 3 Software Update v3.40 Now Available for Download; Update Includes PlayStation Plus

June 29, 2010, By Sanjeev Ramachandran

Sony has released the new version of the software update for the PlayStation 3 gaming console. The update, which is called version 3.40 of the software, includes the PlayStation Plus service that allows users to access exclusive content on the PlayStation Network at reduced prices. Software update version 3.40 for the PS3 includes additional features [...]

HTC Hero Gets Official Android 2.1 Update

June 29, 2010, By Sanjeev Ramachandran

The Android 2.1 update for the Hero smartphone from HTC has been officially released by the handset manufacturer. The update is available for Hero phones in Europe that are unlocked and do not have a SIM card and is said to have become available as an OTA update in countries such as the UK, Serbia, [...]

Android 2.2 FRF85 Update For Nexus One Rolls Out

June 29, 2010, By Sanjeev Ramachandran

The final update for version 2.2 of the Android operating software has been released by Google for Nexus One handsets on the AT&T and T-Mobile network. Google has also released an update file on its Android site that allows for the new update to be installed on any build of the Android OS. The update [...]

Google Removes Apps From Android Phones Remotely

June 28, 2010, By Radimir Bobev

Just yesterday, Google have used remote access to users’ Android phones to remove several apps because they were misrepresenting their purpose, which was a direct violation of the Android developer policies – this was confirmed by a company spokesman in a press release today. We all knew of the Remote Application Removal feature that’s present [...]

Google’s Chrome Gets Flash Support

June 25, 2010, By Radimir Bobev

Google have promised some time ago to incorporate Adobe Sysmte’s Flash Player directly into Chrome, something aimed at helping the plug-in and go against the desire by other parties to have it replaced. The new version of the browser, numbered 5.0.376.86, which is the last stable version, will extend the plug-in to Chrome’s mainstream version. [...]

Firefox 3.7 Wins Over IE9 in 4-Browser HTML5 Speed Test;Chrome Slowest OF All

June 25, 2010, By Sanjeev Ramachandran

Firefox 3.7 has proved to be faster than the Internet Explorer 9 browser in an HTML5 speed test conducted between four internet browsers that included Chrome and the Opera Browser as well. The test was conducted on all four browsers simultaneously on the Windows platform on the same computer with hardware acceleration turned on. Firefox [...]

Nexus One Gets Official Android 2.2 Froyo OTA Update

June 25, 2010, By Sanjeev Ramachandran

Nexus One handsets have received the final build of Android 2.2 Froyo, which is the official version of the operating software, as an over-the-air update. The Google smartphone has been receiving different builds of Android 2.2 since almost a month ago. The latest build of Froyo that has been released for Nexus One handsets is [...]

Motorola Droid To Get Android 2.2 Before Droid X Does

June 25, 2010, By Sanjeev Ramachandran

The Android 2.2 Froyo update will reach Motorola’s Droid handset before it becomes available for the company’s latest offering, the Droid X, according to a new leak. The  Droid will get the Froyo update along with Flash Player 10.1 in late July whereas the Droid X will get the over-the-air update in late August. The [...]

Microsoft Windows 7 Reaches 150 Million Sales Mark

June 24, 2010, By Sanjeev Ramachandran

Microsoft has announced that it has sold over 150 million licenses of its latest operating software Windows 7. The announcement comes barely a month after the company announced the sale of the 100 millionth copy of the Windows 7 OS, calling it the fastest-selling operating software in the history of the company. The sale of [...]

AT&T May Lock iOS 4 Running Phones With Non-Official Updates

June 23, 2010, By Radimir Bobev

According to a yet unconfirmed leak, which supposedly comes from an informant within Apple, AT&T are going to utilize some features in the iOS 4 to block users who wish to unlock their phones, causing the devices to become completely locked out. The procedure sounds a bit sketchy – AT&T are apparently going to release [...]

PwnageTool 4.01 Jailbreak for iOS4 Released

June 23, 2010, By Sanjeev Ramachandran

The PwnageTool 4.01 jailbreak software for the latest version of Apple’s operating software, the iOS4, has been released by Dev-Team. The software is reverse compatible as it works with previous versions of the iPhone and iPod Touch as well, barring a few exceptions. The software was first released as PwnageTool 4.0. However, an issue was [...]

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