Android 2.1 update for HTC Hero

Cellular south will be delivering the Android 2.1 update to HTC Hero. It is scheduled to be launched in the first half of 2010. Its not a huge surprise as the clone Sprint is also getting the update in the same time frame.

Ubuntu as Windows XP

Chinese pirates have successfully converted Ubuntu Linux OS to Windows XP, in GUI respect atleast. Linux based Windows XP OS named as Ylmf OS looks very much like Windows XP with all linux attributes. Ylmf OS uses similar Windows XP icons and taskbar. It comes with freeware such as Firefox and OpenOffice.org.

Wine integration allows to use Windows programs in Ylmf Linux OS. However some programs may not be able to run. Since the manufacturer are Chinese and language is also set to Chinese by default, which can be converted to English by running this command in terminal

sudo locale-gen en-US

To download the Ylmf OS navigate to download page. There are four download options. Download file is in ISO format and 683MB in size.

Leaked Google Chrome OS Netbook Specs & Price

Google Chrome OS is a cloud based open source operating system. As official Google announcement depicts it is initially targeted for Netbooks which will be available from second half of 2010. Since Google Chrome OS does not supports all hardware specifications, which can be one of the reasons for Google to launch pre installed versions of their OS on Netbooks.

Specs for Google Chrome OS based Netbooks:

- ARM CPU

- 10.1 inch TFT HD with multi touch display (1280x 720)

- NVIDIA Tegra

- 64GB SSD

- 2GB RAM

- WiFi

- 3G

- Bluetooth

- Ethernet port

- USB port

- Webcam

- 3.5mm audio jack

- Multi card reader

- Pre installed Google apps

- GPS

- 4 or 6 cell battery

Price: Google Chrome OS Netbook is said to have a price tag of $300 and in some countries like US, it will be sold with 3G package plan.

Palm Pre webOS 1.3.5

Sprint USA is all set to deliver its most awaited update from for Palm Pre. All exclusive USA customers will be able to upgrade to webOS 1.3.5 build 194. According to Sprint new update will be equipped with

-Battery life optimization improvement in marginal areas

-QCELP capability fix for audio and video sent via MMS

-Minimized package of MR size

-More storage space

-Stronger support for WiFi and app performance

Update will be conducted via automated notification.

Convert DVD files to 3GP

Many of low cost phones has support for 3GP format. A converter is always required to convert any media files to 3GP format or any other. Here DVD to 3GP converter will be discussed. Below pictured are some of the phones which support 3GP format. These phones includes Sony Ericsson, Motorola and Nokia.

Aimersoft DVD to 3GP converter in addition to video conversion extracts audio from DVD and converts to MP3, WMA, WAV etc. Also, ISO file can be fed into for conversion. This free mobile converter supports portable players such as Creative zen vision, psp, ipod etc.

Download DVD to 3GP Converter

GMail in Google Wave

If you are die hard Google waver then integrating different Google services into wave might be one of your priorities. There is a simple gadget named 'GMail' to access Google Mails while waving.

How to Access GMail in Google Wave?

-Login to Google wave account and add a new wave

-In new wave click a small jigsaw icon named "Add Gadget by URL"

-Enter URL "http://hosting.gmodules.com/ig/gadgets/file/100080069921643878012/gmail.xml"

It will give a minimized version of GMail with Inbox, Compose, Customize, Contacts, Delete options.

HTC Sense 'Documents Tab'

Recently released Landscape HTC Sense from HD2 ROM includes one important feature 'Documents Tab'. Pocketnow covered an exclusive video describing New Tab features. It is robust with E-mail sync option. E-mail can view by sent or received feature. Video covers pdf, excel, and word document as a demo. If you tap on any one it opens in respective program. It also includes a search documents with type, access, modified, file size etc.

What makes 'Documents Tab' an exclusive feature is its one place documents availability which can be worth testing while on the go. Have a look below.

All social network at one place - Yoono

Yoono is a powerful socializing  network tool for social geeks. It may be really hectic for many people out there to sign into multiple social sites such as Twitter, Facebook, MySpace, Flickr, FriendFeed, AIM, Imeem, AIM, GTalk, Yahoo! Messenger, Windows Live Messenger on daily basis. Yoono does this all. When installed it places a sidebar into browser which can be customized to suitable size.

Its interface is pretty much like Digsby IM in the sense that it places all the social networks updates in one column.Whenever browser is started it auto signs in all social networks and produces real time updates.

One thing worth mentioning is its search mechanism. Prominent words which are widely used on internet when occur in any social network, are underlined for Wiki, Photos, Videos etc discovery.

Interface is very neatly placed, allowing options for collective or individual feed for any social network or IM. Also if you see any picture, link, video on internet worth sharing, it can be quickly shared on Facebook, Myspace, Flickr etc by right clicking it and choosing 'Share'.

Browser Version | Dekstop Version

Touch IT- Black Custom ROM for HTC HD2

This custom ROM v1.1 has new Manila which supports landscape mode. Some of the features in Touch IT-Black HD2 ROM are:

-Includes new Sense 2.5.19222911.0
-Build 21887
-Updated Drivers
-NetCf3.5
-New custom graphics/icons/folders

Requirement: SSPL for HD2

Download Touch IT-Black HTC HD2 ROM

HTC Sense 2.5 Landscape ROM

This is an official HTC Sense UI ROM in landscape. This particular ROM is for Rhodium based on HD2 LEO test 2.xx ROM. It comprises of Rhodium 1.9 with Manila 2.5.1922. After installation of this ROM you it is experienced an OS 5.2.21887, updated drivers, added voice commander, incall recorder.

Download HTC 2.5 Landscape ROM

Missed Call issue can be resolved by downloading this cab file

Espresso for HTC Hero GSM with Android 2.1

HTC Espresso is the sequel update to Sense UI. It works with GSM based HTC Hero. The system Dump is Android 2.1 HTCPedia posted some exclusive pictures with a video. As the AndroidSpin user reported that this dump is not an ROM.




Download HTC Espresso

XPPhone: First Windows XP based phone

Chinese company named In Technology Company (ITG) has introduced first ever Windows XP phone. It works same as usual Windows XP windows with software installation option. In this era of  Apple iPhone, Motorola Droid, HTC Hero, Nokia N900, Google Nexus it will be a hard task for ITG to keep upto user expectations. However one major compelling  factor to buy Chinese phones is its new and advanced features at an affordable price.
Video:

Specs:

CPU: AMD Super Mobile CPU
Memory: 512MB/1GB
SSD hard disk: 8/16/32/64 GB
HDD Hard disk 30/60/80/120 GB
Display: 4.8 inch 800x480 TFT touch screen
OS: Microsoft Windows XP
Network: GSM/GPRS/EDGE/WCDMA (HSDPA/HSUPA), CDMA/CDMA2000 1X/CDMA1X EVDO TD-SCDMA, TD-HSDPA
Wireless connectivity: WiFi 802.11b/g, WiMax (optional), Bluetooth, GPS
Camera: 1.3/5.0 MP
Battery type: Li-ion battery
Talk time: 5 hours
Standby : 120 hours
Weight: 400g  (battery included)

Pics:

Future enhancements:

In near future it is said to be equipped with Windows 7 OS.

Firefox Mobile: Fennec 1.0 alpha 1

Fennec is the first ever mobile browser version developed by Mozilla. Fennec 1.0 alpha 1 is an early developer version of Firefox mobile which has touch screen support. For now Fennec works on OS2008 "Maemo" including Windows Mobile and N810. However it can be tried on other devices also.

Features?

-Easy navigation to web content via bookmarks, Smart URL bar, Tabbed thumbnail browsing, easy web search access and integration.

-Auto hiding web content with zoom in/out.

-Secure browsing with website ID, popup blocker, password manager.

- Device service integration for JS API

Download Fennec Mobile

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