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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.

Yap. Here is the new Sprint’s beloved device. It is the HTC EVO 4G; the very first 4G Wimax Android smartphone. As I told you earlier, the HTC EVO 4G has a launch-day sold records, beating the Palm Pre. Based on the specs and features, the HTV EVO 4G is already monstrous. It also offers almost all current features, such as live video chat, high quality youtube videos, kickstand, and HDMI port (to connect to projector or television). Read more about it in the HTC EVO 4G review below!

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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

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’ »

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.

This time Sony Ericsson XPERIA Rachael; or also known as the XPERIA X3 got a video preview. The Sony Ericsson XPERIA X3/Rachael’s video focuses on the preview of the X3’s User Interface (UI)

You might have known that the XPERIA X3 will use the latest Android version and what makes me excited is that it might be totally customized! That is very cool….

Aside of the Android OS, the XPERIA X3 also comes with 1 Ghz CPU and 8MP camera with many features. Well, for the complete list of the XPERIA X3 specs and features, just click on the link, will you? Anyway, the video after the break

Meanwhile, enjoy the video and tell me what do you think about 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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The owner of Nokia 5800 XpressMusic gets one more new software update today. This software is aimed for deeper improvement and performance as well as adding new functions to the device. Those improvements include enhanced email experience, more speed for data download and the improving search experience using in-device search.

Soren Petersen, the Senior Vice President, Devices, Nokia, had said that the new functions will be easily installed to the device. They recommended the users to get the benefits and upgrading their Nokia 5800 XpressMusic so they will get more from the device. He also said that the improvements were really great.

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At the end of the year, all of the Blackberry Bold user has been given a present . So the Blackberry Bold firmware update (OS 4.6.0.217) have finally here. But please remember, it is a leaked OS update, so you can download it for free, but at your own risk.

But there’s a good news to ease your worry. Our folks at the CrackBerry have downloaded the Blackberry Bold Firmware Update (OS 4.6.0.217) and according to them, it seems that nothing’s going wrong so far.

There’s also a guide as to how to rectify you BlackBerry if you do download the unofficial Blackberry Bold Firmware update (OS 4.6.0.217) and it messes with you device, click on this link to get the instructions to sort out your BlackBerry, let’s hope you don’t need it, if you have downloaded the either of the two updates let us know what you think of it, also if you have had any problems you think our readers should know about.

Download BlackBerry Bold Firmware Update OS 4.6.0.217 here

Meanwhile, for list of other firmware update for BB Bold, BB Storm, BB Pearl etc (including the latest ones), you can find them right here. And don’t forget the guide to update/upgrade your Blackberry firmware.

Install only if you are comfortable with the process.

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There’s another phone that got a firmware update beside the Blackberry Storm. This time the giant cell phone manufacturer Nokia has released the Nokia N85 firmware update. This N85 update will be available through the Nokia Software Updater. Anyway, the release version of the Nokia N85 update is v11.047; and here’s the Nokia N85 v11.047 change log:

• Characters in memory card not-present prompt note are not localized.
• Headset – volume adjustment is not working properly.
• Video disturb happened, once some other event happened during play fone TV on full screen.
• Bluetooth name cannot be defined in camera application.
• “Video call” is shown in Options when highlighting a contact in Space UI.
• Not detecting always wall charger > Not charging.
• 2G cannot connect to GPRS service in some cities in China.
• Non stop Music Player “Library update”.
• FMTX: The audio is routed to DUT speaker after receiving a message when FM transmitter is transmitting audio.
• Predefined contacts does not support Chinese characters.
• APN setting for Vodafone Mobile connect “Prompt Password is set to Yes”.
• Audio > downlink quality.
• Some of the S60 key presses are not registered by device.
• Network level icon is not shown during VT call.
• ITU is not responding when MO is done where slide is closed and opened when call is established.
• Long press of Media keys prev/next not working correctly for local videos.
• DTMF tones sent from prepaid line to *700 (or *500) are not received by NW.
• OFR_opo-up at boot about positionning.
• Orange enterprises APN is used by default in the email Wizard.
• Pod cast: messed up characters.
• All key presses are not registered by device.
• GSM/WCDMA – OTC – NW lost after handover with open data connection.
• general instability, improved.
• Battery KPI: Battery stand by measurement is too high.
• CSD – Data transmission breaks on HSCSD calls.
• [DRM Free][ID_MUP_FreeFTMD_102] Mp4AacM4A file cannot be played by the device (34047).
• Some KPI – Results are out of range.
• FTP: Speed download to low.
• [TPRO] Wap Live browsing : Access Time to the home page is too long (34970).
• 3G Network lost forever after cell reselection from 3G > 2G with an active PDP context.
• VARIANT – Operator RSK (live! icon) appears too small and distorted when in landscape in mode (VCP).

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