Tag: update

WWDC Rumours: iOS5 could feature ‘Automatic Download’

MacRumors.com recently found something rather interesting while searching for an iTunes update. Above is their screenshot of a section of the iTunes updates page, where a potential new feature of iOS5 was revealed. The final sentence suggests that devices running iOS5 will have the ability to wirelessly download …

Sony Ericsson updates available – Facebook inside Xperia

Sony Ericsson have started to roll out a software update for new Xperia arc and Xperia PLAY customers. It’s starting to roll out now, so keep an eye out for an update message on your handset. The improvements include battery performance, software and WiFi stability, touch responsiveness and …

Samsung Galaxy S II Update now rolling

Quick. Get your utterly brilliant Samsung Galaxy S II and check for updates, it looks like extra battery life and camera improvements are ready to download. The update, which is available via Kies too, should give you better GPS accuracy and a performance boost too. If you’re still …

Google Maps Updated – Track your movements

Google Maps has reeived another update. Version 5.0.3 introduces History for Latitude. Until now Latitude has helped you see where your friends and family are located but now you can see just how long you spend in certain areas. Other extras include the ability to add your own …

Unofficial Windows Phone 7 Updating method available

A rather unofficial way of updating your Windows Phone 7 device has appeared online. It seems to be relatively easy to do – you just run a file called “ChevronWP7.Updater.exe” and follow the prompts. Although it may sound ideal for those owners tired of waiting for the infamous …

Desire range to receive Gingerbread update very soon indeed

Those lovely people at Three have stated that the updated Android 2.3 software (Gingerbread) will be available soon enough. It’s coming in for testing today and.. “End of April early May is the plan.” Other sites have gone on to state that this will cover the entire Desire …

Real users receiving real NoDo update

The Windows Phone 7 NoDo update is arriving right now. We’re getting emails and tweets, so it must be happening. HTC HD7 handsets are receiving the update so you can now soak up the copy and paste goodness, though we’re still hearing of Mozart owners only just getting …

Windows Phone 7 devices begin to receive “NoDo” update

Windows Phone 7 devices now appear to be getting the first “proper” update from Microsoft. Sources state that the first few handsets have begun updates and, during the next few weeks, the roll-out will continue onto other handsets. You’ll be notified of your update on the handset itself …

Official eBay app receives update

A new version of the Official eBay application now brings barcode scanning, bid alerts on item view screen, improved performance, bug fixes and the ability to create, view, launch and delete Saved Searches. If you have Android 2.2 or above, you’ll also get instant push notifications and alerts. …

Windows Phone 7 NoDo Update to arrive in the second half of March

The pre-update update seems to be still rolling out to Windows Phone 7 devices, despite getting released two and a half weeks ago, but now Microsoft France have announced that it’ll arrive in the “second half of March”. Let’s hope things go more smoothly with this one. The …

Google Maps gets updated once more

A new version of Google Maps is available for Android users. It seems to add the ability to post ratings and reviews directly to Twitter. Google have also added a “ping” feature letting you contact nearby Latitude friends instead of having to call or text. To get the …

Windows Phone 7 update still failing for some Samsung owners

OK, I’ll try not to repeat myself here – hopefully you know what’s happened with the Microsoft Windows Phone 7 update. All Windows Phone 7 handsets are currently getting a “pre update” upgrade which will prepare devices for the much anticipated copy and paste feature. Samsung handsets seemed …

Windows Phone updates start again for Samsung handsets

OK, story so far. Microsoft promised that the copy and paste update would arrive this month. Shortly after an update started but it wasn’t the one we were expecting – this was an update to “prepare” phones for the next update. Things went a bit pear-shaped when Samsung …

HTC Hero update available

A small HTC Hero update appears to be rolling out right now. Version 3.36.405.1 seems to update the HTC Peep app and xda-developers have seen some other files patched too. Check for updates on your Hero to see if it’s available, otherwise.. just wait longer. 😉 Credit – …

Windows Phone 7 Updates – Further news from Microsoft

Microsoft have now publish a blog post which answers many questions surrounding the recent recent pre-update update and the details around issues with Samsung Omnia 7 devices. Their stats show that 90% of those who’ve received the update have installed it successfully. Those 10% having issues did so …

Windows Phone 7 Update stopped for Samsung Omnia 7 phones

On Monday Microsoft started to roll their first Windows Phone 7 update. It was designed to get phones ready for other updates (such as the copy and paste functionality) but appears to have killed a number of Samsung Omnia 7 devices. Some customers have managed to resurect their …

Windows phone 7 Update “Early March”

We hate to say that we told you so but.. we did tell you so. Mary Jo Foley from ZDNet is now also reporting that the much-anticipated Windows Phone 7 update may not arrive for several weeks. According to the article “sources” are stating that “early March” is …

Windows Phone 7 Update – Don’t expect it yet

You may have heard CES Steve Ballmer mentioning that Windows Phone 7 would be getting the “Copy and Paste” update (and more besides) soon. The operative word there is “soon” because what Steve actually stated was… “Over the next few months, we will be releasing a series of …