Monthly Archives: June 2010

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 gets software update

Good news for X10 owners – Sony Ericsson has announced the release of a major firmware update for their Android flagship. From The Sony Ericsson Product Blog: This update will be gradually rolled out across our markets over the coming weeks, pending the completion of quality approvals for individual markets and operators. The first updates [...]

Skyfire cuts off most countries

Mobile Royale reports that Skyfire sent out a notice to the effect that their proxy-based browser will be focused on only Canada, United States and United Kingdom for now. As such, they are cutting off the rest of the world. I have not been a big fan of Skyfire, but this is bad news for [...]

Nokia N900 gets Android 2.2 (Froyo) ahead of many droids

You have to give it to the Nokia N900. It ranks among the most versatile phones ever – if not actually sitting at the top of the list. While many droids are still stuck on version 1.5, 1.6 and 2.1, the Maemo-powered device has had Android 2.2 (codenamed Froyo) ported to it. This dude has [...]

Etisalat Nigeria hits 3.5m subscribers

Technology Times reports that with the expansion of its network across the 36 states in the country, Etisalat Nigeria has gained over 3.5 million active subscribers. According to the report, CEO, Etisalat Nigeria, Steven Evans, made this disclosure to attendees at an international forum when he made a presentation on “Enhancing Competition to Extend Connectivity [...]

Mobile Streaming on YIEVOIP

YIEVOIP™ defines itself as a global communications company which owns and operates Nigeria’s largest Live video & Audio Content delivery 24/7 networks, plus LIVE Encoding of Nigeria local TV & Radio stations for WAP Mobile phone users, Laptops and PC user or via IPTV worldwide. The YIEVOIP website has a page with information for mobile [...]

Engadget Reviews the iPhone 4

Engadget has a review of the iPhone 4 ready. Here is their wrap-up on the device: We’re not going to beat around the bush — in our approximation, the iPhone 4 is the best smartphone on the market right now. The combination of gorgeous new hardware, that amazing display, upgraded cameras, and major improvements to [...]

Microsoft Windowsphone 7 and Windows Embedded OS; Is it failure before it actually kicks off?

Hot on the web on Sunday from Mobile-review.com and PocketGamer.biz is an interesting news item about Microsoft’s mobile strategy. PocketGamer.biz reported that Microsoft have been convincing them to port their games over to Microsoft’s Windowsphone 7 platform.  PocketGamer stated in clear terms that “Microsoft is contacting successful iPhone developers, offering them upfront cash to port [...]