The Ovi Store got today updated with a fairly big update. This is what Nokia has to say about the goals for this update:
You can read more from the official Ovi Blog here.
Geohot, the guy behind the famous one-click-jailbreak-solution for the iPhone, has released a video of what he calls an Untethered Jailbreak for the iPhone. This new way should also work on the iPad, and it remains to be seen if geohot will actually release this when the first iPads get to their users. And the new untethered means that it is all software based, no tethering/loaders are needed for this to work.
Here is what Geohot wrote on his blog:
The jailbreak is all software based, and is as simple to use as blackra1n. It is completely untethered, works on all current tethered models(ipt2, 3gs, ipt3), and will probably work on iPad too.
Don’t ask about a release date. You won’t make it happen any sooner.
For the time being, you can download the current Blackra1n version here.
Watch the new record for fastest text message on a touchscreen mobile phone using Swype technology on the Samsung Omnia 2.
The text “The razor-toothed piranhas of the genera Serrasalmus and Pygocentrus are the most ferocious freshwater fish in the world. In reality they seldom attack a human.” is written in 35.53 seconds. Imagine how many minutes this would take on a normal candybar phone.
Hit view post to see the video.
With the Ovi MapsBeta (v3.04) exploring new places and getting to your destination is easier and faster than ever. This new Beta release is all about performance improvement.
What’s different from the previous release (v3.03)?
We have made a few tweaks to improve the performance of Ovi Maps:
To get the latest map data, we recommend you to use Map Loader. It will detect which version of maps you have and update accordingly. Just follow the on-screen instructions.
Ovi Maps for web is compatible with all desktop browsers. For the full experience, including 3D maps, we recommend the following browsers:
For the full experience, the recommended browsers are:
Windows XP / Windows Vista / Windows 7
Mac OSX 10.4, 10.5, 10.6
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‘Ovi Maps – With Free Navigation’ was yesterday released for the Nokia N86 phone. The update can be found via the phone’s Software Update application, and 8240kb in size. The Ovi Maps version is 3.3.
Opera today released final version of Opera Mini 5 and Opera Mobile 10. Here is a take from the press release. Note that Windows Mobile and Android versions of Opera Mini 5 still continue in beta.
Oslo, Norway – March 16, 2010 – Today, Opera Software released the final versions of Opera Mini 5 and Opera Mobile 10. Now, nearly any mobile phone can support an Opera-driven Web experience, complete with unmatched speed, style and cost savings. Simply go to m.opera.com/ to download it directly to your phone today.
Today’s release puts the finishing touches on the Opera mobile-browsing duo. The focus is on delivering the best Internet experience on nearly any mobile phone, along with a unified look and feel and innovative favorite features, such as Speed Dial, password manager and tabbed browsing.
“Keeping in mind the needs and wants of our 50+ million users, we have emphasized speed, desktop-like functionality and data savings in our
mobile browsers. Today, we have made it even easier for everyone to surf, search and socialize on the Web,” said Lars Boilesen, CEO, Opera Software.Top 5 reasons why you cannot live without Opera on your phone:
- Get the best Internet experience on your phone – Opera delivers the full Web experience on nearly any mobile phone, and it is easy and free to download.
- No more slow surfing – Opera mobile browsers are designed to boost your browsing speed significantly. Opera brings the best and fastest browsing experience on any mobile phone.
- Get your mobile phone bills under control – Opera Mini’s compression technology reduces the amount of data sent to your phone by up to 90
percent, resulting in lower costs on pay-per-MB data plans or when roaming.
- Web made easy, even on your phone – Opera keeps it simple with a sleekly designed user interface, regardless of the phone you are using, and with the same great feature set, such as Speed Dial, tabs, and the password manager.
- Never leave your personal information behind – Opera Link lets you synchronize your bookmarks, notes and Speed Dial between your computer and your mobile phone. Make your information available wherever you are – at work, at home or on the road.Download
Bring the power of the Web to your phone. Download Opera Mini 5 or Opera Mobile 10 directly to your phone at no cost from m.opera.com/, or read more at http://www.opera.com/mobile/.
Availability
Opera Mini 5 is available on all Java-based and Blackberry phones, as well as Android and Windows Mobile (both in beta only) phones. Opera Mobile 10 is available on Windows Mobile and Symbian S60-based mobile phones.
