The new Samsung T369 is another new unlocked mobile phone in the T-mobile’s prepaid offering. The phone is absolutely a must for those who are mostly into text messaging. The phone offers a QWERTY keyboard therefore for fresh users initially it can be a problem who are not used to QWERTY keypads. It has a 1.3 megapixel camera with the facility of video recording. It has microSD memory card slot and the memory card can be extended for storing for pictures, themes and songs and it also offers some great media player features. The phone has the facilities like instant messaging, email and Stereo Bluetooth connectivity so that we can make hands free wireless calls, listen to some of our favorite songs and tracks. It also has social networking applications.

Web browsing can be done anytime with the aid of Opera Mini but the speed of the browser is not very commendable as it comes with 2G connection. The price of the phone is considerably less and is very easily affordable and it comes at a price of $80 and has no such contract bases. Very easy to handle and very cheap this phone is applicable for people between the ages of 13 to 25. The phone also has photo caller Id which means every time someone calls we can easily see his/her picture flashing on the display screen. The phone even offers great games which can be played during leisure times. So many features in just one phone and the price is also cheap, this unlocked phone is available in T-mobile site.

Since this is an EDGE only device, any types of internet download can take a lot of time and as such, it is not advisable to use the browser for any serious connectivity as users are only provided a 2G connection.

There seems to be a plethora of new firmware updates for Samsung’s Unlocked ( i8910 ) HD mobile phone. It received yet another unofficial firmware update with the version HX7 having been released. Although Samsung itself has not shown itself to be all too eager to provide updates for its Symbian powered smartphone, the i8910 HD, the community of hackers who happen to own this power packed multimedia mobile set has been keen to continually provide improvements for the device. These tech-savvy users are bringing quite a number fixes and enhancements.

Previous such firmware updates (like the HV-V5) included fixing a Java certification problem and improving the battery life. Also disk space on C: was maximised, there was an improvement in the quality of images, etc

Among the most recent upgrades of the phone is one designated as HX7 also known as the “Black Pearl.” With this offering, the interface settings have been improved with the inclusion of kinetic scrolling. The camera now saves pictures or video clips with a yyy:mm:dd format rather than the usual text. The Wireless LAN power has been set back to normal, but this can be changed if required under the Settings. The threaded SMS feature is retained and pocket data connection has reverted to normal. There are added effects to the 3-D taskbar switcher. The widget homescreen gadget.swf has been shifted to the e:\ drive. The Musicplayer now searched only the e:\music and f:\ music folders instead of making a full scan for media. And of course, there has been an approximate 20% improvement in the battery life.

Also, the QT 4.6.2 Symbian libraries are built-in with this release which is notable because QT is one of the key features of the Symbian OS. .

It is to be noted all data on C: will be erased after the update. Hence, proper backups or transfer of files to other disks is necessary before installing the firmware upgrade.

The HTC Nexus One which has been one of the most popular phones in the Android market will sadly be pulled out of the web store of Google. This phone is one of the few phones in the market which actually has a fully working and good Android 2.2 Froyo. We are really disappointed with this pulling back as this phone was indeed providing some stiff competition to the other Unlocked Smartphones which are there in the market. Sadly we have received confirmation of the fact that Google will be closing the web store.

In a statement given in this relation, the software big wigs have said that according to their earlier announcement that they would be closing the web store for the Nexus one they have received the last of the shipments of this phone. What is the sad bit of news is that after this shipment sells out, this device will not be available from the Google online. If you are sad about this phone being pulled off the shelf, do not worry as the phone will be sold by specific partners all around the world which include KT from Korea and Vodafone in the European region. There will be other partner releasing this phone based on local buyer needs and conditions which are prevailing in the market.

There is some good news for the developers as Google will be providing the phone with the newest Android OS to the developers who are registered by way of a partner who will help them push this product to the developers. This will be done by logging onto the Android Market Publisher web page and go to the special account made for the developers to get your Nexus One. This is a sad bit of news for the potential buyers and if you are looking to get this classic Android phone then hurry until it’s too late.

By now we have seen how the iPhone 4 is said to be losing its reception when you hold it in a certain way. There has been much talk about all this and in response to the controversy Apple have launched a web page which says that this is not a problem which is only there on the Unlocked iPhone 4 and it is there in other major smartphones which are there in the market. On this page, Apple has said that this problem affects other phones depending on how you hold them. Furthermore, they have also targeted the media for over hyping this problem.

They said that this kind of signal loss can be seen in any kind of electronic equipment which uses internal antenna system including a television set which shows signal cut if you place your hand over the receiver. They have also said that the degree of the signal cut that may take place when you do put your hand on the signal receiver depends upon the composition and the thickness of the obstruction that is placed on the antenna. They have also pointed out that in mobile phones, when the hand comes over the sensitive part of the antenna the signal does get cut. This according to them is seen not only in the iPhone 4 but also in other major smartphones like the Unlocked BlackBerry Bold 9700, the Droid Eris and their own iPhone 3GS. They have constantly maintained that this is not really a problem which is unique and indeed only a small fraction of their users have reported this problem.

However they have agreed to give their users free bumper cases and even give the owners a refund for the phones that they have bought. We also think that if this problem is not really that unique, then why was this blown out of proportions like this?, Maybe it was just the hype over this phone.

As the days go by, humanity experiences change in every way possible. But perhaps the most intriguing of all these changes is the development in technology, which practically defines everything that you, do in your everyday life. Not only has it touched all of us; it has most definitely changed our lives too. With every stride mankind has evolved into a smarter and more intelligent version of itself. What was a luxury, is today an everyday common object for us. And almost everything that you left back almost moves into extinction. If you rewind a few years, you will probably remember that the Windows 95 was the only existing available operating system, that is, if you deliberately wanted to avoid Macintosh. Although it might have been a bit slower and more vulnerable to bugs, Windows 95 was the in thing 15 years ago. But in spite of all these, the Windows 95 was an abode for games. Nearly everyone was mesmerized by the graphics on such computers.

It might just be possible to go back to those golden days and live it again thanks to a user named mamaich who was able to restore the old and much loved Windows 95 with the help of an Android emulator. The hacker brilliantly re-manufactured the older version, Windows 95, and got them up and running as two different versions-one is the less faster but a much steadier version and the second one is the faster version, although it lacks the normal stability, in other words stead.

However, the question is whether anyone would want Windows 95 in their Android phone. Thus was the case with mamaich, who gave up on it as he found it quite boring and not worth the effort being put in. So the next time you want to reminiscent about such ‘golden computing years’ all you need is a modern day Android device.

WeReward is on a roll. After the launch of the iPhone app, WeReward brings to you a ‘mobile incentive platform’. The introduction of this platform would be another feather in the cap of the Android (Unlocked Motorola Milestone) community. This ‘mobile incentive platform’ builds on the idea of Foursquare, a location based social networking site. In Foursquare, users check in at venues and earn points or badges. These badges and points help in leveraging the status of the user in their social network over Foursquare.

The ‘platform’ brought about by WeReward work on similar lines. Users via this platform may comment on places and products while on the. It is almost a live commentary about the product or place, directly from the customer or user. Thus, a true description of the experience is brought forward. Customers are also rewarded when visiting certain specified venues. The user not only discovers new places and experience new things but also earn a small reward in the process. The technology also allows the user to take photos and share these experiences with friends even when on the move.

Companies also find this service attractive as they can take part in the networking to claim their business. As the customers express their honest comments about the experience, companies can use this feedback for betterment of their service. This can also be used as an advertising tool, as the customers would be spreading good words about the product or service voluntarily without the company having to spend too much time and effort on advertising. This method of networking can also be very effective in reaching new customers. New customers can be intrigued or interested on hearing the response from users who have enjoyed the experience.

After iPhone and Android, Blackberry is the next big thing. The mobile application for RIM’s platform is set to hit the market ‘within the next eight weeks’.

Given the advancements in technology in recent times it is almost impossible to predict the outcomes or the aftermath of any software launch. As the advantages of technological advancements are gigantic, there are a few cons attached to such improvements. Although most parts of it do good to the general population there are some, which has weighed down the pros. The security that is theoretically very intact can be breached and might be endangered by external forces. NetQin, the firm dedicated to mobile security has discovered an imminent threat in the form of an infiltration that has apparently breached Symbian S60 and is tapping its resources. The company has pointed out three sets of malware masked as games in the mobile phones or even exclusive offers breaching the third and fifth Symbian S60 handsets. An estimated hundred thousand users all over the world were affected and are under direct threat.

It is anticipated that the malware possibly will deliver texts to all the infected handsets directly or can even spontaneously send messages to cell numbers via the server. And quite expectedly you will not be able to perceive messages as and when they are delivered as they would be erased from the outbox pronto. The Symbian foundation termed the threat to be of very minor caliber and expects things to go the same exact way as it had been. According to them the threats though of a very severe degree, will in no way affect the working of the handsets in a fatal manner and anticipates things to tidy up. Moreover they stressed on the point that the handset’s usage in botnets is a far-fetched theory and reportedly said that there were no evidences of the former whatsoever. However it is advised that you keep a tag on your bill that you have to pay for your unlocked phone and keep a check whether the amount of messages sent from your cell is more than the amount you actually send.

Few expect classic photos to be produced by their cellular phones. But if you see what wonders can be created with a decent camera fitted with a £2.99 application, you would definitely be surprised.

The Android ( Google Nexus One) camera application that can create wonders with your camera is marketed as Vignette. It can be used to apply any one of the 21 frames or 62 effects that can make the images pop. The effects of the app range from conversion of images to sober lighting portraits, high-saturation, Toy Camera, Vintage, black and white, and various other filters. Vignette users can also combine settings in the “Custom” mode and produce their desired effect. One can remove the image by deleting it, in case he is not happy with that particular outcome, or they may resort to applying different effects and then saving the image. You can capture images normally also and then “Import” them to apply effects.

Obviously people using Vignette are not going to click pictures in order to display them on museum walls adjoining Gordon Parks, they are not going to exhibit their pictures after all. But plenty of options are there for Vignette users to capture memorable pictures in their mobile phones that reflect emotions. The effectiveness of this app depends on the strength of default camera; so stronger the camera more effective is this app. You can expect to have a gala time with Grab Vignette while you venture out on amateur photography.

KEY FEATURES

*Camera snapshots and imports photos have many filters and photo effects applied to it
*Classic effect/filters for example Light Leaks, Toy Cam, Posterize, Vignette etc
*Self-timer, white balance, crop, flash and frame settings can be set
*Photo resolution maximum and better quality JPG’s
*Geotag photos add location data to every snapshot

CONS

*Large images take longer to render on 1GBz phones too
*Little hazy for 10x zoom, like many digital cams