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Motorola Droid 2 was the first smartphone to launch with Android 2.2 Froyo pre-installed. However, not so long after the Droid 2 was released, Verizon has decided to roll out an OS update for Motorola Droid 2. This time, Verizon has made the Motorola Droid 2 OS update available via OTA (Over the Air)

Motorola Droid 2 OS update

With this Android OS update for Motorola Droid 2, it is expected that the Droid 2 will run smoother and users can enjoy enhanced experience in Visual Voicemail, messaging, etc. Other improvements found in this Motorola Droid 2 OS update are:

• Enhanced experience in messaging, visual voicemail with a streamlined set up.
• scroll text and picture messages effortlessly.
• improved contact synchronization with Corporate Exchange segments and groups.
• Recent Call Log is equipped with contact information and images

The Motorola Droid 2 is the successor of the original Droid. It comes with Android 2.2 Froyo, QWERTY keyboard, Touchscreen, and a 5 megapixel camera. Other notable specs are WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS etc. The Motorola Droid 2 OS update can be downloaded via Verizon official website.

I bet some of you are wondering which one is the ultimate OS, is it the Windows 7 or the Apple iPhone 4 OS, the iOS 4 or the upcoming Android 2.2 Froyo. While we still haven’t got the Android 2.2 Froyo vs iOS 4, you might be interested on this comparison: iOS 4 vs Windows Phone 7. We will find out what is the difference between the iOS 4 and Windows Phone 7, and hopefully, we will discover which one is better.

In this Windows Phone 7 vs iOS 4 comparison there will be several aspects to be compared. Those are: UI (User Interface), homescreen, design concept, contact details aggregation, browser, multitasking, business tools. games, copy-paste ability and a bunch of other comparison. So without further ado, let’s just start the iOS 4 vs Windows Phone 7 comparison.

iOS 4 vs Windows Phone 7 UI (User Interface) Comparison

The Windows Phone 7 comes with a new UI, called Metro UI. It is somewhat similar with the iOS 4 UI, since it has a multi touch ability and it is nice flowing and snappy. I just wish that Microsoft could bring it faster.

iOS 4 vs Windows Phone 7 Homescreen Comparison

Again, the Windows Phone 7 and iOS 4 share the features. Both of the Homescreen are customizable, and got many shortcuts. The only difference is the look.

iOS 4 vs Windows Phone 7 Design Concept Comparison

Unlike the iPhone 4’s iOS 4 which is apps-oriented, the Windows Phone 7 focuses more on providing user an aid to do simple things

iOS 4 vs Windows Phone 7 Comparison

iOS 4 vs Windows Phone 7 Contacts details aggregation Comparison

This is the part where Windows Phone 7 stands out compared to iOS 4. iPhone 4 iOS 4 doesn’t have this feature. The Windows Phone 7 got the WebOS contact sync with social network and email accounts that are usually used in Palm phones.

iOS 4 vs Windows Phone 7 Browser comparison

In the browser comparison, Windows Phone 7 comes with native IE 7, while iOS 4 comes with the native Safari browser.However, in my personal opinion third party apps such as Bolt browser, or Opera Mini works better.

iOS 4 vs Windows Phone 7 Multitasking Comparison

Although Windows Phone 7 comes with multitasking support, but it is nowhere near the iPhone 4 and its iOS 4 multitasking ability. Moreover, the Windows Phone 7 mulitasking only supports 1st party apps. Perhaps in the future update the Windows Phone 7 will be able to put the multitasking ability for all apps, but until then, the winner is iPhone 4 and the iOS 4

iOS 4 vs Windows Phone 7 Games comparison

The both Windows Phone 7 and iOS 4 comes with a game support, and you can play online. The Windows Phone 7 has Microsoft Xbox Live and iOS 4 got the Games Center.

iOS 4 vs Windows Phone 7 Apps, Music and Entertainment Comparison

The Apple App store is hugely popular, with huge collection of apps. You can literally find any apps there. This is different with the Windows Phone 7, since they still building their own app store. That and added with competition from Android Market, it will take a while for the Windows Phone 7 to grow their own app store.

iOS 4 vs Windows Phone 7 Copy and Paste

The copy and paste in an OS is a crucial thing these days. Apple and its iOS 4 have managed to achieve that but the Windows Phone 7 haven’t.

I guess those are the notable comparison between the Windows Phone 7 vs iOS 4. It is clear that the Windows Phone 7 still needs some time to grow and catch up to iPhone’s iOS 4. So in this current iOS 4 vs Windows Phone 7 comparison, the winner is iOS 4. Congratulations, Apple.

We are getting closer and closer to the actual release date of the iPhone 4 / iPhone 4G (some other believe that it will be either iPhone HD or Mammoth). The 4th generation iPhone was first seen over at the internet thanks to the incident at the bar with the iPhone 4 / 4G prototype, which ended up in Gizmodo’s hands. After that, Vietnamese blog has videos and pictures of the Apple iPhone 4 / 4G 16GB. And what we have today is the leaked predicted firmware of the iPhone 4; iPhone OS 4.

In the video below you will see the iPhone OS4 in action with a feature that AT&T has denied for a long time: Wi-Fi Tethering. Anyway, the original leaked iPhone OS 4 is again from Vietnam. Well, it looks like we still have to wait until the real deal is coming on WWDC 2010. Meanwhile, enjoy the iPhone 4 OS 4 in action below! Cheers.

Above: iPhone 4/ 4G in action with iPhone OS4

Above: iPhone 4/ 4G in action with iPhone OS4 2nd version

I just got this info from our friends at the Gizmodo, saying that the new iPhone firmware, the OS 3.0.1 can still be jailbroken. So you can still hack your iPhone 3G or 3GS; even after the firmware upgrade

Just recently our beloved guys at the iPhone Dev Team have posted a detailing instructions on how to use the current versions of redsn0w and ultrasn0w on 3.0.1. Heads on this link to learn more about this jailbreaking iPhone OS 3.0.1

Regarding the increasing disturbance in the iPhone (3G, 3GS) SMS vulnerabilities (read: SMS Hacks), Apple has updated their iPhone OS 3.0 to iPhone OS 3.0.1.

Here’s a statement from Apple on the software update:

We appreciate the information provided to us about SMS vulnerabilities which affect several mobile phone platforms. This morning, less than 24 hours after a demonstration of this exploit, we’ve issued a free software update that eliminates the vulnerability from the iPhone. Contrary to what’s been reported, no one has been able to take control of the iPhone to gain access to personal information using this exploit.

So download it and enjow a more save journey with your beloved iPhone

So let me tell you about the 2 latest rumor on Sony Ericsson that draws me and phone geeks’ attention: The Sony Ericsson XPERIA X2 and Sony Ericsson XPERIA X3.  Well, from the specs and features of the 2 SE phones we got, the XPERIA X3 seems to be more attractive; but now it is time for the X2 to show up

What you are about to see is a video demo of Sony Ericsson XPERIA X2 running on Windows Mobile (WinMo) 6.5 . There will be many actions and you can also see panels made for the X2. It is still disturbed with bugs a bit but hopefully Sony Ericsson will improve the OS soon. Enjoy the video after the break and share your opinion under Continue reading ‘Video: Sony Ericsson XPERIA X2 with Windows Mobile 6.5’ »

Recently there is a new minor update for the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic Firmware available over at the internet. However, just like I said, it is just a minor firmware update; so do not expect much about it. It doesn’t pack the kinetic scrolling and enhanced homescreen as expected.

As usual, the minor update fix several bugs and improve the speed of Nokia 5800 XM, there’s also an addition of new email plug-in on the homescreen.. Anyway, you can download the firmware update via OTA (Over the Air); directly from your phone.

If you have tried the firmware update, please do share some comments under

So here comes another firmware update for the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic and this one is really interesting; at least for me What makes this firmware update interesting is of course as mentioned in this article title; the kinetic scrolling…

This kinetic scrolling have been waited by many Nokia 5800 XpressMusic lovers; and finally Nokia granted it and confirmed it at a recent Nokia Malaysia meet-and-greet session.

The firmware update will also enhance the home screen, improve the camera performance, and fix some bugs to make the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic more stable. Rumor buzzing over at the internet said that the firmware update will be available in the end of the summer. Hopefully.

Just a quick update: I just heard the buzz over at the internet saying that there will be a new firmware update for two Nokia devices, the Nokia E71 and Nokia E66. The firmware update version will be v.300.21.012 and it is available via NSU. No information about the change log, but soon I’ll update it

What’s hot right now? Well, it is the announcement of the iPhone OS 3.1 Beta last night. Soon after the official release of the iPhone OS 3.1 Beta; developers have been working (or should I say, playing) with the brand new iPhone OS 3.1 Beta. There’s no official information about the change log of the new iPhone OS 3.1 from iPhone OS 3.0; but some people have made a list of it. This list came from unofficial source, but I believe that the data is quite reliable

So here’s what’s new in the iPhone OS 3.1 Beta:

• You can now trim a video clip in a saver way, in this case, the new OS 3.1 gives you the “Save as copy..” Option.
• Options for MMS are back on AT&T, but not sending or receiving.
• Voice Control now works over Bluetooth
• Moving icons becomes interesting since now the iPhone will vibrates when you do that:)
• Updated AT&T profile to 4.2
• Updated modem firmware to 5.08.01
• Improvements to OpenGL and Quartz
• APIs to allow third party apps to access videos and edit them

So that’s about it. It’s kinda nice, huh? Good luck then, developers…. I wonder what’s the new OS looks like in the new iPhone 3G S

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