Archive for July, 2009

Hand Reading Pro just updated for all Blackberries

Friday, July 31st, 2009

Hand Reading

‘It’s all in your hands!’ This hand reading software will guide you to self-understanding with many simple and entertaining image tests.
Learn Hand Analysis / Reading with your phone. Surprise and impress your friends. Discover more about yourself. Entertain your family or even read other people’s hands and know more about them.
—Touchscreen UPDATE (1.4) —
* Storm special version
* Storm full screen graphics
* Storm horizontal and vertical graphics
* Storm touch screen tuned
* Minor bugs fixed.
— Non-Touchscreen  UPDATE (1.4) —
* Application loads faster.
* Minor bugs fixed. ” Click here for more

DataViz updates RoadSyc 4 for Symbian 5th edition!!

Friday, July 31st, 2009

DataViz today announced the release of an updated version of RoadSync that improves the product’s support for S60 5th Edition devices such as the Nokia N97 and 5800, and Samsung i8910. Version 4.004 of the Microsoft Exchange Client features a new ‘touch toolbar’ when viewing messages, allowing for easier email management. The release also improves the set up procedure with support for auto-discovery (Exchange 2007 only) of account details.There are also a number of small bug fixes and improvements in the new release including fixes for new email notifications on the i8910 and 5800, improvements in full screen and zooming support and support for syncing with Google Calendar and Google Contacts (for non Exchange users).DataViz are also celebrating their partnership with Samsung which sees RoadSync shipping out-of-the-box with the i8910 HD (Omnia HD) handset:

RoadSync is optimized for Symbian S60 5th Edition and provides Samsung customers with built-in secure, wireless and direct push synchronization of corporate e-mail, calendar, contacts and tasks with Microsoft Exchange Server.?Samsung is regarded as one the most successful quality brands in today?s market and we are very pleased to partner with them to provide Exchange ActiveSync connectivity for their handsets,? said Dick Fontana, President and CEO of DataViz, Inc. ?The development resources which are made available through the Samsung Mobile Innovator program enable us to consistently update our RoadSync solution and offer more productivity features to our customers.?

On Nokia phones RoadSync competes against Nokia’s free Mail for Exchange product. However, in general, Roadsync has had always had a richer set of functionality and a better thought out user interface. On the other hand RoadSync has, in general, been more resource hungry (in memory terms), although this has become much less of an issue as the RAM size of Nokia phones has increased.While recent releases of Mail for Exchange on S60 3.2 (notably in the E75) have narrowed the gap between the two products (e.g. sub folder support and limited HTML support have been added to Mail for Exchange), the same is not true for S60 5th Edition. RoadSync on S60 5th Edition supports Exchange sub-folders, HTML email, a full screen view for messages and, as noted above, has touch optimised UI elements. None of these features are present in the S60 5th Edition of the 2.9 release of Mail for Exchange.As such, at the current time, I would consider Roadsync the premier Microsoft Exchange client for S60 5th Edition phones. If you’re a regular user of Exchange on your mobile phone, and you’re looking for the best possible mobile email experience, then it is well worth the price.” via allaboutsymbian.com

SPRINT NEXTEL Reports Second Quarter 2009 Results

Friday, July 31st, 2009

Sprint Nextel Corp. today reported second quarter 2009 financial results that included consolidated net operating revenues of $8.1 billion, a net loss of $384 million and a diluted loss per share of 13 cents. The company generated Free Cash Flow* of $676 million in the quarter and $1.5 billion in the first half of 2009. As of June 30, 2009, the company had $4.6 billion of cash and cash equivalents and $1.5 billion of borrowing capacity available under its revolving bank credit facility, for a total liquidity of $6.1 billion.?In the second quarter, we made further progress on our efforts to enhance financial stability, improve the customer experience and reinvigorate the brand,? said Dan Hesse, Sprint Nextel CEO. ?The widespread visibility surrounding our record-breaking June launch of the Palm Pre handset gave us an unprecedented opportunity to showcase these improvements to customers as ?a new Sprint.? They saw a 3G network described by PC World magazine as the most reliable among competitors, key satisfaction and performance metrics in customer care improving for 18 straight months, advertising that won the top international award in Cannes, and a stable balance sheet with 2009 long-term debt maturities paid and enough cash on hand to cover maturities through 2011.” Read more inside..

Quickoffice gains full editing facilities on the Nokia 5800 and N97

Friday, July 31st, 2009

Quickoffice 6 screenshot

“Quickoffice has now soft-launched Quickoffice v6.2 Premier (i.e. the editing version) for the Nokia S60 5th Edition phones. The company say “This is an interim release for touch devices only due to significant demand and requests from our end users for editing support ASAP. Watch this space for full v6.2 feature details and developments/launches for other phones happening soon”. Soon, from the little birdie that twittered in my ear, might be very soon, in fact. In the meantime, N97 and 5800 owners should find that v6.2 Premier is now available as a paid upgrade on their device in Quickoffice’s ‘Updates & upgrades’ (Quickmanager) section. See below for screenshots and brief comments.” More here:

Astrology 2009 just updated for all Blackberries

Thursday, July 30th, 2009

Astrology

“Astrology & Horoscope Pro 2009 is a professional program which uses astrology to advice you about matchmaking by sign, your 2009 horoscope, detailed zodiac sign analysis and 2009 numerology by your birthdate/birthday.
—Touchscreen UPDATE (1.3) —
* Storm special version
* Storm full screen graphics
* Storm horizontal and vertical graphics
* Storm touch screen tuned
* Minor bugs fixed.
— Non-Touchscreen  UPDATE (1.3) —
* Application loads faster.
* Information & Help added.
* Minor bugs fixed.” Click here for more

Philips Cooking V808 Android Smartphone in China

Thursday, July 30th, 2009

“Famous for its extremely long standby mobile phone, mostly sold in China, the company is working on its first Android smartphone for China market. The new Philips V808 is reaching some of the retailers. It comes with a 3.2 inch touch screen, 320x 480 resolution, 3 megapixel camera and built in GPS / WiFi.Unlike HTC?s Sense UI, the Philips V808 will use the default Android user interface and touch sensitive buttons below the display screen.” Check out more photos here:

Nikon introduces D300S with HD video recording

Thursday, July 30th, 2009

In a move that won’t surprise anyone that has been listening out for rumors, Nikon has launched the D300S, a refreshed version of its successful mid-level DSLR. Compared to the D300, It offers full 720p HD video recording, a faster 7 fps continuous shooting and Dual CF and SD card slots. It also sees an addition of a new Quiet drive mode and a dedicated Live View and Info button.

Nikon D300s brief hands-on

Thursday, July 30th, 2009

Not all of the changes made to create the D300S will be immediately apparent from looking at the specification sheets. Thankfully Nikon has loaned us a D300S which we’ve pored over and peered into, in an attempt to get to the bottom of the less obvious changes that have been made to its APS-C flagship. Click here for more information.

Nikon unveils D3000 entry-level DSLR

Thursday, July 30th, 2009

Nikon has also unveiled the D3000, its latest compact DSLR. The entry level camera, which replaces the company’s popular D60 features the same 10.2 MP DX-format CCD sensor and 3fps continuous shooting rate. It also adds a larger, 3.0 inch LCD and the 11-point AF system with 3D tracking we saw in the D5000 and D90. Targeted towards beginners and experienced compact users, the camera features a new Guide mode to help learn how to get the most out of a DSLR.

Nikon D3000 brief hands-on

Thursday, July 30th, 2009

Nikon has also been kind enough to let us play with its latest entry-level DSLR so we’ve prepared a brief hands-on, to get you up-to-speed with the new model. So, beyond the headline specifications, what does the D3000 offer and how does it fit into the model line-up?