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Hack: How Google Android 2.1 can be installed on Windows Mobile Phones
Mar 3rd
The mobile phone operating system Windows Mobile is in comparison to competitors such as Android, iPhone OS and webOS as complicated and outdated with the new Windows 7 Phone Series later this year. Although Microsoft will bring an entirely new operating system on their Smartphone’s which scored after their presentation at the Mobile World Congress last week of kud
But who wants to wait as the owner of a Windows Mobile phones and no longer wants to give his old cell phone new skills, interests, perhaps the instructions, such as Android can bring on some Windows Mobile 2.1 Smartphone. The XDA-Developers forum will detail how to do it, but the whole thing is just something for people who know technology.
The four smart phones HTC Tilt (also known as HTC Kaiser), Niki, Vogue and Polaris are eligible for the hack. Still has the whole beta status are the two biggest bugs massive problems with Bluetooth and functioning after installing the new ROM.
Otherwise, the Windows Mobile Smartphone with Android will work pretty well. The chopped Smartphone are thus the first HTC phones with the new 2.1 version of Android
Thecus launches new storage system in 1U Rack
Feb 20th
The Thecus 1U4600 succeeds 1U4500. This 1U NAS can accommodate up to four hard drives.
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Thecus Technology presents its network storage solution 1U4600. This NAS (Network Attached Storage) in 1U Rack is a modernized version of the 1U4500, equipped with an Intel Celeron processor and 1GB of RAM.
“Enterprises need storage solutions with superior price remains within budget. The new 1U4600 meets these needs, “explains Florence Shih, CEO Thecus. “With multiple redundancies and performance, the 1U4600 sets a new standard for storage solutions professional powerful and versatile. ”
This product can accommodate four 3.5 “hard drives and offers broader connectivity, two Gigabit Ethernet jacks, five USB 2.0 and eSATA interface. Everything is configurable RAID (with possible disk encryption AES 256-bit) and may act as iSCSI target. Note that several 1U4600 will be shared: a master custodian will then drive the other NAS, which will offer storage capacity very large.
This product is available in two versions: the first offers a classic power of 200 W (1U4600S), while the second is equipped with a redundant block for a power of 250 W (1U4600R). The 1U4600 is available at price of 1275 euros TTC.
Nokia Ovi Player launched, supports Windows 7
Nov 14th
The Nokia Music PC suite has been updated and renamed to Nokia Ovi Player. The Ovi Player comes with several new features, including support for Microsoft’s latest Windows 7, “some new views to help you navigate and enjoy your music collection”, a “filter column” (which should help users browse their music collection easier), and redesigned player controls. The release of the player Ovi Maps API allows you to Ovi familiar with maps to be easily integrated into any suitable site with JavaScript, has recently been published. This allows third parties who wish to innovate in terms of context to adapt their sites, thereby promoting a higher level exchanges and cooperation with their public to use Ovi Maps service and technology. Now, Travel and Tourism websites or social networking sites, including maps Ovi, as it with content that users have customized and then synchronize their mobile devices compatible. OVI Maps is evolving from a consumer service, a dynamic platform for the living and location-based services and content between the mobile device and the Internet. Richer by adding this dimension Maps Ovi we both create new experiences for consumers and new opportunities for developers, “commented Michael Halbherr, Vice President, Social Services Location, Nokia.”The players Ovi Maps API provides an open and easy to use browser on the map a simple Web technologies that could be integrated into any website. This is the first step towards an ecosystem where Nokia active developers can access unique contextual, such as the location for building mobile applications that redefine how we use our mobile devices. “
The latest version of Ovi Maps application on the device, the user with additional features and services that create entirely new possibilities to improve bag. These features and services include high-resolution images and satellite maps of land 2D and 3D. It offers the possibility of rotation, night vision, tipping, fly-over’s and traveling off course. In addition to this, it has 3D landmarks for over 200 cities. OVI Maps and Point of Interest information provided by Lonely Planet and Michelin, injuries and weather service that provides forecasts of the day for 5 days. With all the above functions, there are also “Walk the box”, which has a pedestrian navigation system, the routing of the best made for walkers. This system allows the user to provide a better direction, wherever they are. Or users can try to lead, now have complete car navigation, security and traffic information in real time, which includes many countries has improved.
Samsung – WEP490 Corby Bluetooth headset
Nov 14th
Just got your headset jazzy looking Corby phone but do not want to hook it up with your Bluetooth bland? Well, Samsung’s got you covered. They’ve announced the Corby WEP490 Bluetooth headsets, to complement the hue of your Corby device. Samsung currently has three Corby phones (well, four, if you count the B3310 Corby Mate too), and it will soon introduce a Corby Bluetooth headset as well.It comes in four dual-tone colors along with a simple black and features sharp edge design, big button and a status LED indicator. Named Samsung WEP490 Corby, the headset comes in various color versions, to match the colorful Corby phones.The WEP490 Corby features a status LED indicator, echo cancellation, noise reduction and automatic volume control.But it’s not only about the looks. WEP490 also has audio enhancing qualities like noise reduction and echo cancellation and automatic volume control. It can provide a talk time of up to 6 hours, or a stand-by time of up to 10 hours.