Google’s NexusOne Blog released information about a software update that will be pused to NexusOne devices over the next few days.
Here is the post from there blog artcile:
Starting today, Nexus One users will begin to receive an over-the-air software update on their phones. This update provides some great new features, and fixes a few problems that some users might have experienced, including:
- Google Goggles: this mobile application will now be available directly on your device by launching it from your All Apps menu. Just use your Nexus One camera to start searching the web
- Google Maps: the Maps application with be updated to a new version, Google Maps 3.4, which will include:
- Starred items synchronized with maps.google.com – access your favorite places from your phone or computer
- Search suggestions from your personal maps.google.com history – makes it easy to search for places you’ve searched for before
- Night mode in Google Maps Navigation – automatically changes your screen at night for easier viewing and driving
- Pinch-to-zoom functionality: devices will now include a new pinch-to-zoom mechanism in the phone’s Browser, Gallery and Maps applications
- 3G connectivity: we will provide a general fix to help improve 3G connectivity on some Nexus One phones
In order to access the update, you will receive a message on your phone’s notification bar. Just download the update, wait for it to install, and you should be all set. This update will be rolled out gradually to phones – and most users might not receive the notification until the end of the week. We hope you enjoy these new features and look forward to your feedback.
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Apple has released an OS update for Apple iPhone and iPod Touch devices.
The newst version, 3.1.3 (7E18), will replace current OS versions on all models of iPhone and iPod touch devices.
The update is available automatically through iTunes.
Fixes
Highlighted below are the fixes Apple has detailed in the latest OS update.
- Fix for iPhone 3GS battery level reporting
- Fix for app crashes on launch
- Fix for app crashes while using Japanese Kana Keyboard
Security
Several security fixes have also been implemented in the most recent OS update, including the following:
- Playing a maliciously crafted mp4 audio file may lead to an unexpected application termination or arbitrary code execution
- Viewing a maliciously crafted TIFF image may lead to an unexpected application termination or arbitrary code execution
- A person with physical access to a locked device may be able to access the user’s data
- Accessing a maliciously crafted FTP server could result in an unexpected application termination, information disclosure, or arbitrary code execution
- Mail may load remote audio and video content when remote image loading is disabled.
Details of Security Updates
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Dave Wireless announced it will be known as Mobilicity when it launches its cellular service this spring.
The company will launch in Toronto in the spring of 2010, and will roll out in Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton and Ottawa later this year.
President of Dave Wireless, Dave Dobbin said,
“We are not going to compete with the incumbents head on … Think of us as the WestJet of wireless.”
The company will:
- Sell its phones “at cost”
- Not offer contracts.
- Offer a variety of handsets, including Smartphones from Blackberry, Nokia and Sony Ericsson.
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On Feburary 1st, Telus Mobility reduced its Pay Per Use Data Rate for PDA devices.
This only applies to PDA users (iPhone, Windows Mobile, Palm, Android) and NOT Blackberry users with the free Pay Per Use data feature.
Old PPU Data Plan
$30/MB for data
New PPU Data PLan
$3/MB for first 5 MB, then $1/MB thereafter.
Blackberry PPU Data Plan
$30/MB for data (remains unchanged).
US Data Roaming
$6/MB for PDA and Blackberry devices.
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Samsung released a software update for the Telus Samsung M800 (Instinct).
It’s available for free via Telus Product Care Centres.
Resolves various issues, including the following:
- Handset freezing issue and enhances overall device performance
- SMS/MMS issues
- Phonebook transfer issue
If you are running software version CG07, an update is not required.
To view SW versoin on your phone, go to Home > Settings > General > Phone Information
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Here’s a break down of plans released by Virgin Mobile Canada.
Combo Plans
$50
500 MB Data
150 anytime + 50 Bonus minutes
Unlimited Evenings & Weekends
Voicemail 10 & Call Display OR Unlimited Text & Picture Messaging
$65
1GB Data
250 anytime minutes
Unlimited Evenings & Weekends
Voicemail 10 & Call Display OR Unlimited Text & Picture Messaging
$80
2GB Data
400 anytime minutes
Unlimited Evenings & Weekends
Voicemail 10 & Call Display OR Unlimited Text & Picture Messaging
$100
3GB Data
500 anytime minutes
Unlimited Evenings & Weekends
Voicemail 10 & Call Display
Unlimited Text & Picture Messaging
Data as an Add-on
You can also add-on data features to existing voice plans.
- $15 – Unlimited BlackBerry Email and IM
- $30 – 500 MB of Data
- $35 – 1GB of Data
- $50 – 2GB of Data
- $65 – 3GB of Data
- $85 – 5GB of Data
You can add the “Flexi-data” option for $5/month. This feature will upgrade your data plan to the next one UP if you were to exceed your plan’s allotted data usage, instead of keeping you on your existing plan and charging you overages.
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New Canadian wireless provider DAVE announced today they will unveil the wireless provider’s new brand name and logo at a news conference in Toronto on Tuesday.
Dave Wireless will provide cell phone service in major markets of Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton and Ottawa.
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