Previous Android 2.2 releases for the Nexus One have been for T-Mobile users only. It appears this update is for both T-Mobile and AT&T users. Even better the updates works regardless of the current firmware version. I know Chris is going to be updating as soon as he reads the update is available.
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It looks like AT&T users are finally feting their Android 2.2 update. While some updates hace pushed for T-Mobile users over the last couple weeks AT&T users have sat on the sideline waiting on an update. The update being push is Android FRF85 AKA bulletproofed Froyo build. It is unclear if this update includes T-Mobile Nexus One users.
If you don't want to wait for the OTA update download the manual installer from Google. Android 2.2 FRF85 directly from Google.
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Just like everyone else AT&T is clearing out the old stock of Windows Phones. I guess with a few more Android Phones Coming this Summer Windows Phone 7 this fall and of course the release of the iPhone 4, it’s time to make some space in the stock room. And if you don’t care about having the latest and greatest or maybe want to get your kid on a Smartphone this may be the sale for you.
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We talk about the debacle that was the Motorola Backflip a lot on our podcasts. Couple that with a huge outcry for a better subsidized Android phone and you have a real dilemma for AT&T. They have always maintained that during the summer their would be more Android Phones. Perhaps androidguys.com have stumbled on one of them. According to the site, they have some decent looking pictures of a Samsung device running Android 2.1.
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by Chris on March 22, 2010
Well it looks like Palm still has a some fight in them after all. Palm has been suffering for some time with the lack of Smartphone sales. Various news reports have been coming out over the last week about Palms stocks falling. But Today’s announcement has seemed, at least for now, to give them some hope. According to the news reports the Palm Pre Plus will sold by AT&T for 149.99 and the Palm Pixi Plus for 49.99. I have never used a Palm device but Robb from RIMarkable had some good things to say on our weekly podcasts.
AT&T is also getting another Android device. This phone is from Dell and will be called the Aero. No price or release date info yet.
by Chris on February 23, 2010
An article on 9 to 5 Mac has possible uncovered some future plans for both the iPhone and iPad. In a view of the 3.2 SDK they were able to locate some new Icons that would be used for Video chat.One button was for accepting Video the other was to decline video chat. They also pointed out some code information to further the speculation that this feature is coming.
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by Chris on February 22, 2010
A lot of Windows Mobile users take pride in being able to install a new ROM on their phones. XDA-Developers create a ton of excellent ROM’s that add or change the functionality of WinMo phones. Now there is a downside to installing a “Cooked ROMâ€.
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by Chris on February 17, 2010
Not only does AT&T have some incriminating information about Steve Jobs but now they have dug something up on Steve Ballmer. Microsoft has announced that AT&T will be the “Preferred†network for Windows Phone 7.
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by Brent on February 17, 2010
The site a Connectify.me continues to offer free software that allows you to use your Windows 7 notebook/desktop as a Virtual Wi-Fi Access Point, complete with WPA2 security. I have used it several times in the last weeks to help colleagues how are not fortunate enough to have Mobile Broadband cards. [click to continue…]
by Chris on February 12, 2010
A lot of rumors and speculation have been flying around for weeks. But in an article on Bloomberg.com Robbie Bach, the president of Microsoft’s entertainment and devices division, was quoted as saying Windows Phone 7 will, “move the bar forwardâ€. It
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