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Only one Maemo phone will be released next year – Nokia N920 maybe?

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Nokia will only release one phone running on the Linux based Maemo operating system next year.

Nokia N900 that was released a few weeks ago, is running on Maemo 5, and the next version will be logically called Maemo 6. Maemo 6 is rumored to be the first “final” release of Maemo, which means that Maemo 5 is basically just a beta release. Maemo 6 is rumored to be released next summer, and this will most probably be also the release date of the phone in question.

About a month ago there were rumors circulating the web about a possible Nokia N920(seen in the image above). It will possibly come with a 4.13″ capacitive touch screen, and Maemo 6.

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Jonne Eilimö | November 30, 2009 16:17 | 0 comments

Apple testing next generation iPhone

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According to Macrumors, the next generation iPhone has surfaced on usage stats of the famous iBART app.  This is about the same time that new iPhones have been put into field test, when scheduled for a summer release. The new version number is “iPhone3,1″, which hints of a bigger hardware update. The first iPhone was “iPhone1,1″, the iPhone 3G was “iPhone1,2″ and the iPhone 3GS was “iPhone2,1″. The 3G was hardware wise almost the same as the first iPhone. The iPhone 3GS was a big update to the hardware, where the processor architecture changed to ARM Cortex A9 CPU.

Steve Jobs told recently to New York Times, “PA Semi is going to do system-on-chips for iPhones and iPods.” Maybe this update will bring PA Semi onboard the iPhone?

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Jonne Eilimö | November 30, 2009 11:10 | 0 comments

multifl0w – an iPhone multitasking interface

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Here is a thing that Apple should copy, multifl0w for iPhone. Multifl0w will make it possible to run applications in the background on an iPhone, a feature that Apple hasn’t added to the iPhone for what they call energy consumption reasons. The only problem is, that every other platform supports multitasking in some way, and the iPhone OS doesn’t. Thanks to the jailbreaking community, it is possible to multitask on an iPhone. multifl0w turns your iPhone into a multitasking device, with an interface that resembles the one seen on a Palm Pre.

Check out the video and download instructions after the break.

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Jonne Eilimö | November 30, 2009 09:39 | 0 comments

HTC Hero running on Android 2.1

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A leaked image shows Android 2.1 running on a HTC Hero. It’s possible that HTC will skip the 2.0 update, and jump straight to 2.1. This is also good news for other models running on a Qualcomm 528MHz processor, since the firmware can most probably be hacked to run on those phones.

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Jonne Eilimö | November 30, 2009 09:27 | 0 comments

Nissans’s Scratch Shield Paint coming to phones

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Nissan is about to license their Scratch Shield paint to the Japanese operator NTT DoCoMo. The Scratch Shield doesn’t scratch as easily as a normal paint would, and it is even able to heal minor scratches on its own. This is due to the paint itself being a little flexible, just like paint that isn’t dry after applying it. According to Nissans’s press release, this thing can heal 80% of minor scratches.

No word yet on what phones will get this, or if it will be licensed to other manufacturers.

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Jonne Eilimö | November 29, 2009 09:25 | 0 comments

Nokia E66 also updated

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The Nokia E66 also today received an update, that pumps up the numbering to v400.21.013. No change log is available at the moment, but I guess that the update is familiar with the E71 update that I wrote about in the previous post.

Use NSU to update your phone(and do not forget to backup your phone before that).

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Jonne Eilimö | November 28, 2009 21:07 | 0 comments

Nokia E71 firmware updated

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The Nokia E71 today got a new firmware update, and this time around it is a major update. This brings both new applications and bug fixes. Nokia Messaging has been updated, and Ovi Contacts added as a new program. Nokia has also managed to iron out both minor and major bugs of the operating system, the biggest of them seen in the following programs: Internet Radio, Quickoffice and Ovi Store. A feature previously only seen in the E72, Mail For Exchange, has also been added.

The update brings the version number up to 400.21.213. Update your phone via Nokia Software Update, or then via FOTA by entering the following code into your device *#0000#.

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Jonne Eilimö | November 28, 2009 20:00 | 0 comments

iPhone game Labyrinth 2 announced

After more than a year of topping the App Store charts world wide, the creators of the original iPhone Labyrinth game bring you Labyrinth 2 -- the groundbreaking game taken to the next level!

  • New game elements: Cannons, Bumpers, Multiple balls, Doors, Magnets, Fans, Resizers, Merry-Go-Rounds, Duplicators, Lasers and more…
  • Create your own levels and share them instantly with your friends and the world
  • Download and rate levels created by the community
  • Up to 4 player multiplayer over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth
  • Compete against yourself with a ghost ball showing your best run
  • Awards for your achievements

Visit http://labyrinth2.com for more information!

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Jonne Eilimö | November 28, 2009 07:39 | 0 comments

HTC capacitive stylus shipping soon?

hd2-capacitive-stylus-listingHTC patented a stylus for a capacitive screen a few months back, and now it seems that it will become a real product. Clove, an online store in UK, has an HTC HD2 Capacitive Stylus listed on their site. It is still not available, but it is expected to be priced at £15 (17€).

Read the previous post about this.

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Jonne Eilimö | November 28, 2009 07:34 | 0 comments

New version of Nokia Ovi Contacts

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Nokia Beta Labs today pumped out a new version of OviContacts. The new version brings file transfers amongst other features, so you’ll now be able to send a file to a contact without a hassle. They’ve also improved the packaging algorithm, which is said to make files up to 60% smaller in size when sending.

If you want this new version, head over to the download page here.

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Jonne Eilimö | November 27, 2009 12:27 | 0 comments

Worlds most expensive phone, the iPhone 3GS SUPREME

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The case is made of 271 grams of 22ct solid gold, the bezel holds 136 F-coloured diamonds that total 68 carats. The apple logo on the back is made of 53 diamonds totaling 1 ct. The home button in the front is made out of one very rare diamond at 7.1 ct.

With only £1.92 million(2.1 million €), this little baby can be yours.

Order it here.

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Jonne Eilimö | November 27, 2009 09:53 | 1 comment

Sony Ericsson Aino also suspended in the UK

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Sony Ericsson suffered today another setback, when the Aino was suspended in the United Kingdom. About one week ago also their Satio phone was suspended.

The reason behind this is the high return-rate on the phone, but the problems are software related. This is good news for Sony Ericsson since it can be fixed with a firmware update.

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Jonne Eilimö | November 26, 2009 19:41 | 0 comments

Nokia X6 and N97 mini CWM now available in Finland

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Jonne Eilimö | November 26, 2009 13:53 | 0 comments
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