Apple has released new firmware update, iPhone OS version 3.0.1 with a patch for SMS vulnerabilities which affect several mobile phone platforms. The bug, exposed at the recent Black Hat security conference, allowed maliciously-crafted text messages to remotely disable or control an iPhone. You can download the iPhone OS 3.0.1 update in iTunes via the “Check for Update” button. As usual, it is suggested that you backup all your data before upgrading.
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A new full-touchscreen handset by Samsung has been announced for AT&T, it’s the Solstice. The mobile phone features a 3-inch screen, 2 megapixel camera, dual-band 3G, quad-band EDGE,and a virtual landscape QWERTY keypad. The Solstice also comes with multiple messaging options such as Mobile Email, IM and MMS and comes with Samsung’s unique TouchWiz user interface, which includes one-touch access to frequently used applications and social networks through new widgets for Facebook, MySpace, Yahoo! oneSearch, and the usual AT&T services. Additional key specifications of the Solstice include an MP3 player, video and audio streaming, preloaded games, Bluetooth technology and a microSD memory card slot supporting up to 16GB. Samsung Solstice is available beginning Aug. 2 through AT&T retail locations or online at http://www.wireless.att.com for $99.99 with a two-year service agreement. (Pay $149.99 and after mail-in rebate receive $50 AT&T Promotion Card. Two-year agreement and messaging or data plan of $20 or more.) For the complete array of AT&T offerings, please visit www.att.com.
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LG has officially revealed the latest images of the new LG Chocolate (LG-BL40) and its key specifications, which include a 4.0-inch wide HD LCD screen with an 800×345 pixel resolution. The wide HD LCD “Real VGA” screen presents a vibrant range of natural colors, allowing photos to appear sharper, videos more true-to-life, games naturally vivid and documents more readable.
The new LG Chocolate is the fourth handset in LG’s iconic led Black Label Series. Featuring a distinctive wide screen, the new LG Chocolate displays a 21:9 aspect ratio for panoramic, cinema-like quality. The mobile Internet user experience comes to life without the need to continually scroll horizontally to read an entire web page, while the Dual Screen UI can efficiently display different content simultaneously.
The new LG Chocolate will be available beginning Q3 in 54 countries. More information is available at www.lgmobile.com.
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According to The Onion, Apple has launched the ‘iPhone 3GI’. But, Apple claims the new iPhone only visible to most loyal of customers. Here’s part of The Onion’s article:
According to Apple, the new iPhone 3GI boasts significant hardware and software upgrades, superior processing speeds, and a multi-touch interface that provides those who are “cool enough” with a rich user experience. The wide-screen display reportedly also features the most brilliant colors and finest resolution ever imagined.
“The new 3GI is as light as air,” said Apple senior vice president Philip Schiller, reaching inside an empty display case, apparently to remove the mobile device. “See how thin that is? It’s like it’s not even there.”
“Those who really understand what we do here at Apple are going to love this new product,” Schiller continued. “Unless, you know, they happen to be totally lame.”
(via theonion)
Virgin Mobile Canada has launched the Samsung Link in Grey. The Samsung Link features a large QWERTY keyboard, 1.3 megapixel camera, Bluetooth, speakerphone, memory expansion to 16GB, 3.5mm headset jack, mp3 player and 220×176 TFT display. The Samsung Link is available for $29.99 (3-year), $49.99 (2-year), $99.99 (1-year), and without contract: $99.99. In case you’re interested in the handset, it is available at Virgin Mobile Canada here.
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Nokia has released a new firmware update for its touchscreen handset, the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic. It’s currently available Over The Air (*#0000# from the homescreen) for some product codes. A version for Nokia Software Updater may be released soon. The new update fixes some bugs and makes the device run smoother. There’s now an email plug-in for the homescreen, and this is visible after a full/hard reset. As usual, it is suggested that you backup all your data before upgrading.
Sony Ericsson Theme Creator V4.05 has been released. This is the first release of V4 for the Mac, bringing major new features like three-step wizard, new editing modes and Adobe Kuler file import. V4.05 introduces a built-in image editor so that you can size and crop images inside Themes Creator, making it faster and easier to create backgrounds in the correct size for your target phone. Simply zoom the image to the correct size and place the required part of the image in to the white frame which represents the phone screen.
Other new additions in V4.05
+ Support for emulation of Flash Lite 3.1.5 animations to be used in themes
+ These phones are now supported: Aino, Yari, Naite, X1 (Windows Mobile)
It is now available for PC and Mac. You can download the Sony Ericsson Themes Creator 4.05 from here.
Broadcom, a global leader in semiconductors for wired and wireless communications, has announced that LG Electronics (LGE) has integrated its advanced Bluetooth technology into a new line of digital televisions (DTVs) that are now shipping. Broadcom Bluetooth capabilities featured in these new LGE televisions enable an innovative and personalized user experience by allowing consumers to connect other devices, such as wireless stereo headphones and cell phones, to the TV set.
By enabling the cell phone and headset to interplay with the TV via Broadcom Bluetooth technology, LGE takes advantage of the existing ecosystem of Bluetooth devices to bring advanced audio streaming and digital media sharing features to consumers. Broadcom’s technology also positions the cell phone for future applications such as functioning as a TV remote control or a QWERTY keyboard input device for TV-based widgets and electronics commerce applications. Continue reading ‘LG integrated advanced Bluetooth technology into a new line of digital televisions (DTVs)’
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