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nokia
July 1 Nokia N97 Firmware Update Can't Fix That Keyboard
The recently released Nokia N97 has been drowned, put on a diet and was unlucky enough to share its launch with the Palm Pre and iPhone 3GS. We still thought it was "quite good," and now it's getting new firmware. More » -
panasonic
Panasonic Locks Out Third Party Camera Batteries With Latest Firmware
If you've got a Panasonic digital camera and you're using a third party battery pack, DON'T UPDATE YOUR CAMERA FIRMWARE. Your battery will get locked out by the authentication scheme Panasonic just implemented. More »
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By Jason ChenComment by Act Now and get a 4th Celebrity Death Free!: Lite: Makes sense. I had a 3rd party Macbook Pro battery that started coming apart under use due to bulging.... 8 Responses | Other threads
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linksys
Linksys WRT160NL Is Fully Linux Powered, 802.11n, and Acts As Media Server
After years of having people load custom Linux-based firmwares onto their routers, Linksys decided to just go ahead and make a router with Linux on there from the start. Computer Science grad students are all awkwardly high fiving each other. More »
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By Jason ChenComment by WarOperationPlanResponse_GitEmSteveDave: Antennas removable/replaceable? B/c I have noticed that LinkSys likes to make them permanent to stop people from broadcasting to... 8 Responses | Other threads
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apple
Apple Releases Firmware Update to Boost New MacBook Pro SATA Interface Speed
We reported earlier that it looks like the new MacBook Pros have had their hard drive controllers downgraded. Now, Apple has released a new firmware update to jack those speeds back up. More » -
software
iPhone 3.0 Supports Limitless Apps
With the iPhone 3.0 firmware, Apple upped the max number of app pages on the iPhone from 9 to 11. Theoretically, that increased the number of apps the iPhone could support to 180. Theoretically. More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by Nick Silvestri: can you delete an app from the menu and not the phone? 7 Responses | Other threads
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iphone
10 Things To Check Out In iPhone OS 3.0
We've already reviewed the iPhone 3.0 firmware, nitpicking the features one by one. But in case you still haven't studied the update closely enough, here are the 10 things you should know about iPhone 3.0. More »
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By Mark Wilson
Comment by Alphamazing: What's next, a story about 10 things we didn't know about the iPhone? And then a summary of all the... 45 Responses | Other threads
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smartphones
Apple Fine Print Warns That Palm Pre iTunes Syncing Could Die
Apple took to their support pages, informing Palm that they could disable the Pre's compatibility with iTunes—without actually saying as much. More » -
palm pre
Running Custom Firmware on the Palm Pre Is Rather Easy
Developer Steven Troughton-Smith seems to have discovered that running unsigned (custom) firmware—even firmware that bypasses the activation process—is super easy. More »
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By Jason ChenComment by The Most Interesting Man In the World: I've read EVERYTHING about the Pre so far....I still don't know if you can actually CALL anyone on it. 5 Responses | Other threads
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macbook pro
MacBook Pro Firmware Update Fixes Fan Speed Under Heavy Loads
Another MacBook Pro firmware update to adjust the behavior of the system's fans when it's under a heavy workload. Normally, this would be too minor to warrant a post, but given the MacBook Pro's rocky history with graphics cards and heat issues, it's worth noting Apple's still churning out fan-related fixes. More »
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Comment by Nick: so to fix your apple you blow on it? sounds like my old nintendo. 4 Responses | Other threads
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android
Android 1.5 'Cupcake' Update Coming Next Week
T-Mobile will start rolling out the long awaited 1.5 'Cupcake' update to all G1 users next week. The over-the air update should be available to everyone by the end of May. More » -
apple
iPhone 3.0 Firmware Taking Better Pictures than 2.2.1?
The iPhone's camera resolution leaves much to be desired, but there's more to image quality than just resolution. And according to one series of tests, the firmware 3.0 is taking better photos than its predecessor. More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by Dr Durdon: Does this also fix the issue where my camera takes a good 8 to 10 seconds to even open? So... 12 Responses | Other threads
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android
Latest Android Cupcake 1.5 Build Gets Video Walkthrough
It usually takes me about 60-90 seconds to eat a cupcake; this guy took about 10 minutes with his. On view: the new camcorder function, soft keyboard, browser improvements and YouTube uploads. More »
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By John MahoneyComment by FooSchnickens: Did this last night. WORLDS different than the "current" OTA release. Calendar is more or less the same, but I only... 2 Responses | Other threads
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unconfirmed
A Few New Functions Spotted in iPhone 3.0 Beta
The latest iPhone 3.0 beta has brought with it a few minor but notable features to the platform. Here's a quick rundown of the newly discovered functions: More » -
apple
iPhone OS 3.0 to Be Revealed March 17
iPhone OS 3.0 is going to be revealed on March 17 in an Apple event. I wonder if the new OS will be ready for the rumored 10-inch touchscreen iPhoneish tablet: More »
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By Jesus DiazComment by Dafrety: Spiffy. I can't wait to see what they'll bring to the table that users don't want. 20 Responses | Other threads
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android
How To Get The New Android 1.1 Update On Your G1 Right Now
Sitting there twiddling your thumbs still waiting for T-Mobile to push out the latest Android update to your G1? No need-here's how to upgrade your phone manually right now. More »
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By John MahoneyComment by DreamWalker: What could be these nicer surprises that Giz has for us? I was going to hold out for the official OTA... 3 Responses | Other threads
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android
Rumor Smash: Cupcake is an Android Dev Tool, Not the Upcoming Firmware
Roy at the NYTimes fact checks the nickname for the upcoming Android software update, Cupcake, and discovered it's just the name of the development tool they're using in house to build the firmware. [NYT] -
blackberry
AT&T Finally Delivers OS 4.5 to All BlackBerrys, Sprint Enables MMS
It's old news to a lot of BlackBerry owners, but for the AT&T faithful, the OS 4.5 update has been a loooong time coming. The download is now available for all AT&T BlackBerry devices. More » -
blackberry storm
BlackBerry Storm 4.7.0.90 Update Leaked
Another week brings yet another BlackBerry Storm OS leak. This time the version is 4.7.0.90 for the 9530 and 9500—a version CrackBerry claims is "a step in the right direction." More » -
iriver spinn
iRiver Spinn PMP Gets Memo App, Bigger Album Art and More in 2.0 Firmware Update
iRiver's Spinn is certainly beautiful on the outside, but inside its software left a little lacking. A version 2.0 software update is available now which addresses a few of our gripes. More »
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By John MahoneyComment by Howard Pendleton: if i only had the patience to get a phone without an mp3 player... 2 Responses | Other threads
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blackberry
BlackBerry Storm 4.7.0.86 Update Leaked
The latest Storm OS has arrived through unofficial channels and is now available for anyone who simply can't wait to upgrade their software. More » -
android
Firmware Tweak Gives Root Access Back to G1 Owners
That hilarious constant-root-access bug that shipped with the G1's Android wasn't just a security flaw; to some, it was a valuable tool. The guys at XDA have brought it back, if you want it. More »
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By John HerrmanComment by Jefferson Ray Mosman: what can you do with it? 4 Responses | Other threads
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blackberry
Leaked BlackBerry Storm OS 4.7.0.85 Update Should Have Been Here Yesterday
At least that's what the CrackBerry folks who got their hands on the latest Storm OS seem to think anyway. Install at your own risk (unofficial update), but the changes appear to be pretty solid. -
ps3
PlayStation Home Coming in 9 Days?
According to Times Online, the PlayStation Home open beta will hit on December 17th. From an article published yesterday:
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By Mark WilsonComment by cso1982: I got invited to the Beta a couple of weeks ago. All you can do is go the Central... 9 Responses | Other threads
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blackberry
First BlackBerry Storm Firmware Update: Out Now and Later
To those of you in the audience with BlackBerry Storms, the first update is available online at Verizon Wireless. Otherwise, just wait until tonight at 9:30 p.m Pacific when the update will hit OTA. [Verizon via Crave] -
ps3
PS3 2.53 Firmware Shows Up Fashionably Late, With Full Screen Flash
Remember how Sony told us we'd be able to lounge around all Thanksgiving weekend, watching YouTubes on our TVs in full screen? LIES! Turns out today's the real day for 2.53. [Sony—Thanks, Stephen]
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By John HerrmanComment by MacBandit: It works with Hulu but not perfectly. Widescreen movies do not fill the screen they're centered in the middle... 4 Responses | Other threads
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apple
Beta Culture: Apple Acknowledges Video Problems in New MacBooks
See, this is what I mean with product beta culture: Apple has acknowledged two video problems in both the new MacBook and MacBook Pros, following past video problems with other MacBook lines. One of them seems pretty obvious. Called "the black screen of death", it happens when the graphic card goes into overload playing games, turning off video and locking up the system while the audio enters into a loop. Apparently it's a thermal issue, but Apple doesn't know if this is a hardware or software problem yet, according to an Apple Support forums member: More »
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By Jesus DiazComment by churchstreet: NEVER. EVER. Buy first gen apple stuff. 9 Responses | Other threads
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firmware
PS3 Firmware 2.53 Hits Tomorrow, Supersizes Flash
To curb the adrenaline rush that is the PS3 firmware update, we wanted to let you know ahead of time that version 2.53 will be released tomorrow and it's not a huge deal. All it will add is full screen Adobe Flash support to the PS3 web browser—which would be a fantastic update if we ever browsed the web on our PS3. [PlayStation via Kotaku]
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By Mark WilsonComment by soulfinger: These constant updates make me want to poke the eyes out of the Playstation development team. Nothing worse than sitting down... 7 Responses | Other threads
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ipod touch
iPod Touch Hack Gives Disgruntled Firmware 2.2 Upgraders Google Street View
If you haven't heard the news yet, iPod touch users were denied Google Street View when the firmware 2.2 update dropped this week. Sad. But here's some happy: iPod Touch Fans site member timmyj9 cooked up a hack to enable the feature. If XML editing and jailbreaking are music to your ears, you can do it too by following timmyj9's instructions. More »
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By Jack LoftusComment by iAirmanshirk: Apple will add it eventually im sure, they usually keep both platforms up to par. I love telling blackberry... 8 Responses | Other threads
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apple
iPhone Firmware 2.2 Jailbroken, QuickPwn 2.2 Released
Once again, anything Apple can make, the enterprising Dev Team can break: the brand-new firmware 2.2 has been jailbroken. QuickPwn should take care of everything, unless you're one of those unfortunate owners of the second-generation iPod touch, in which case you're out of luck at the moment. But everything else seems to be running fine—anybody here broken the new firmware yet? Let us know in the comments. [iPhone Dev, thanks Mehmet!]
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By Dan NosowitzComment by Evangelion: Not yet, but I'm thinking about it. =] 7 Responses | Other threads
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blackberry storm
BlackBerry Storm's Shipping Delay: Blame the Firmware
Orders of the BlackBerry Storm online have been delayed, and according to some detective work from the Boy Genius Report, it's not due to intense demand. The Storm that BGR got to toy around with was loaded with the OS firmware 4.7.0.82, yet all the Storms being sold now are branded .65. What gives? More » -
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Comment by tackett: Those are good points, and I thank the people who have to be the first one with a new product.... 7 Responses | Other threads
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apple
iPhone 2.2 Release May Come Tomorrow
According to a Fraunhofer Institute for Secure Information press release, the eagerly expected iPhone 2.2 operating system update will arrive tomorrow, November 21. The release is expected to bring new features, but the Institute's note highlights a major security problem that can make your iPhone to place a call when visiting a malicious web site. This date is in line with the previous rumors. Update: here's the video of the security exploit that the iPhone 2.2 release will fix, according to the Fraunhoferians. More »
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By Jesus DiazComment by iAirmanshirk: WOOT! im picking mine up in a few weeks hopefully :) 6 Responses | Other threads
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microsoft
Zune Firmware 3.1 Released, Comes With Three Free Games
The Zune 3.1 update is available now. It includes some major navigation updates to Zune Social, three free games (Checkers, Sudoku and Space Battle) and "incremental" stability/performance updates to the Zune PC software and Zune firmware. It all sounds like good stuff to us, so go update and succumb to the Sudoku revolution today! [Zune Insider]
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By Mark WilsonComment by jackburtonHERO: My girlfriend just got one of these and the firmware for it is awful I cant seem to figure out... 25 Responses | Other threads
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ipod
Fourth Gen iPod Nano 1.03 Patch Out Now
Apple has just released the 1.03 patch for the fourth generation iPod nano (that's the new one, for those who may have lost count). The update adds support for the upcoming Apple in-ear headphones and tweaks CoverFlow functionality. Here's the full list of updates: More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by First: if apple is perfect...why are they forever patching their stuff? Hmmmmmmmmmm? 8 Responses | Other threads
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upgrade your smartphone
Dealzmodo Hack: Cooked Software Revives HTC Phones
HTC has always known their biggest weakness: Windows Mobile. They've done their best to hide the aged interface in glossy costumes and bolster performance, but they can only do so much—the OS is slow, buggy and can drain battery life on certain hardware. Luckily, Windows Mobile responds well to per-device modification. A dedicated community of hackers called XDA has built a collection of streamlined, debugged, turbocharged OS builds (or ROMs) to resuscitate your flagging HTC phone, along with some less daunting smartphone tweaks for the weaker stomached. More » -
t-mobile g1
Manual Firmware Upgrade for Impatient G1 Owners
If November 11th seems like way too long to wait for T-Mobile's RC29 upgrade for the G1, there is a way to manually force an upgrade. It's awfully easy, too: just download the update, move it over to a MicroSD card, and the hard work is pretty much done. More »
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By Dan NosowitzComment by JoeLikesRamen Likes You!: To those of you who own a G1: how is the QWERTY keyboard? It's the one question I have that... 5 Responses | Other threads
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By Mark Wilson
Comment by diamonddnice: What about, streamed audio and video from a PC? I mean through the dashboard, not media center or netflix. Questions: 1. Does... 15 Responses | Other threads
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iphone
Dear iPhone Users, We Somehow Still Don't Know that You Want Cut and Paste
AT&T is circulating a survey among some of its longer-term iPhone users with a checklist of features they'd like to see. It's a follow-up to a similar survey a few months back, and apparently also serves to judge reactions to the 2.1 firmware. Some of the most regular complaints make the list, including picture messaging through MMS, landscape mode for email, a user-replaceable battery, and the all-mighty cut and paste. The survey probably doesn't imply any kind of imminent changes, but it's nice to hear that AT&T is trying to listen to what we've all been screaming for so long. [AppleInsider]
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By Dan NosowitzComment by Wegmans: I honestly could care less about copy paste!!!! I have never needed it, and when i had my BB, i used... 9 Responses | Other threads
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iphone
iPhone Firmware 2.2 Beta 2 Goes Out to Developers: Still No Copy/Paste
So here's the deal. You don't get copy/paste. You don't get image or videos over MMS. And you still can't type your emails or text messages in landscape mode. BUT! If you've been dreaming about Google Street View, or, uh, walking directions... well, you're in luck, because Apple is listening to you and nobody else. One neat little tidbit, though: looks like the SDK is now supporting line-in audio devices, which could lead to some fun later on. Still, not a thrilling update. [Boy Genius Report]
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By Dan NosowitzComment by vgart: I don't understand what's the big deal about MMS or Copy/Paste. I don't miss it a bit. MMS pics are... 8 Responses | Other threads
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