Sunday, March 20, 2011

AT&T Restricting Personal Hotspot MyWi Use on iPhones

MywiAT&T is reportedly restricting the Personal Hotspot feature which you enable by using MyWI cydia tweak to allow other iOS devices to connect with your WiFi, on your iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad.
 AT&T users said, AT&T first contact with an SMS saying, “AT&T Free Msg: Did you know tethering your Smartphone to a computer requires a tethering plan? Please call 888-860-6789 for details or visit att.com/dataplans.”
The SMS was then followed up with an email that warned he would be switched to the tethering plan if he continue to tether.
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Dear [Customer],
We’ve noticed your service plan may need updating.
Many AT&T customers use their smartphones as a broadband connection for other devices, like laptops, netbooks or other smartphones– a practice commonly known as tethering. Tethering can be an efficient way for our customers to enjoy the benefits of AT&T’s mobile broadband network and use more than one device to stay in touch with important people and information. To take advantage of this feature, we require that in addition to a data plan, you also have a tethering plan.
Our records show that you use this capability, but are not subscribed to our tethering plan.
If you would like to continue tethering, please log into
your account online at Cell Phones and Cell Phone Plans – Wireless from AT&T, or call us
at 1-888-860-6789 Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. – 9 p.m. CST
or Saturday, 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. CST, by March 27, 2011
to sign up for DataPro 4GB for Smartphone Tethering.
Here are details on the plan:
DataPro 4GB for Smartphone Tethering
• $45 per month
(this gives you 4GB in total, combining both your smartphone data plan for $25 and the tethering feature, $20)
• $10 per each additional GB thereafter, added automatically as needed
• Mobile Hotspot capabilities are included for compatible Smartphones
If we don’t hear from you, we’ll plan to automatically enroll you into DataPro 4GB afterMarch 27, 2011. The new plan – whether you sign up on your own or we automatically enroll you – will replace your current smartphone data plan, including if you are on an unlimited data plan.
If you discontinue tethering, no changes to your current plan will be required.
It’s easy to track your usage throughout the month so there are no bill surprises. For example, we send you free text messages when you reach 65, 90, and 100 percent of your plan’s threshold. If you would like to monitor your account more closely, go towww.att.com/dataplans to learn about other ways to track your data usage.
As a reminder, our smartphone data plans also include unlimited usage of Wi-Fi at no additional charge. AT&T smartphone customers can use Wi-Fi at home or on-the-go at any one of our more than 23,000 U.S. hotspots already included in your data plan.
Thank you for bringing your account up to date. We appreciate the opportunity to continue to serve your mobile broadband needs.
Sincerely,
AT&T
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If you are an AT&T customer and gets the warning message or something like that which restrict you to use this service on your devices, let us know about the fact!
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AirMusic for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch Updated to v1.1

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AirMusic for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch allows you to access and stream your iPod Music Library over WiFi to an XBox, a PS3 or any DLNA device, even a PC running Windows Media Player. The application has been updated to version 1.1 that brings new enhancements. Check them out after the break.


What’s New in Version 1.1

- New songs purchased on iTunes working again
- Background support (need to wake up the app every 10 min though to keep music playing due to iOS limitation)
- Dramatically improved song startup time
- Updated UI to combine Devices & Computers as Connections
- Sony TV Bravia support added
- Windows Media 11 support added
- Now shows album arts on PS3 & more (except XBox)
- More DLNA compatible devices support added
- Added High Quality Streams toggle (turn off if audio is stuttering)
- Fixed some crashes
- Fixed empty artists or duplicate folders
You can purchase AirMusic for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch for $3.99 from App Store.

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[Video]Ultrasn0w Fixer to Unlock iPhone 3GS Baseband 4.26.08 on iOS 4.3

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Good news for iPhone 3GS users who are desperately waiting for the unlock tool. iPhone developer and Hacker iH8sn0w who recently launched sn0wbreeze 2.3b3 iOS 4.3 tethered jailbreaking tool for Windows users, has managed to port a new unlock tool called ultrasn0w fixer. This tool will be able to unlock your iPhone 3GS baseband 4.26.08 on iOS 4.3 firmware which was previously cracked the iPad baseband 6.15.00.

Ultrasn0w fixer unlock tool is developed by the msftguy who actually the same person who created theTinyUmbrella tool for iOS 4.3. However, iOS hacker, iH8sn0w got success to port the tool to the iOS 4.3 official release. Though, he also said that he will going to release a new Sn0wbreeze version in which Ultrasn0w fixer will be added so that you will be able to unlock your iPhone 3GS with baseband 4.26.08 on iOS 4.3 side-by-side.
NOTE: iPhone 3GS only recommended for the time being. Developers looking for some other way round to port it also for the iPhone 4 so you can also be able to unlock iPhone 4 running on iOS 4.3, 4.2.1, 4.1 with the basebands 4.10.01, 3.10.01, 2.10.04 with Ultrasn0w fixer tool.
It has been confirmed by the developer iH8sn0w over Twitter that he will release the new version of sn0wbreeze jailbreak tool which will include the Ultrasn0w fixer tool to unlock iPhone 3GS baseband 4.26.08 on iOS 4.3. While, iPhone 4 users still have to wait for the their compatible ultrasn0w fixer tool.
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Soundboard Me v1.0 App For iPhone and iPod Touch, Play Over 40 Unique Sounds

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Soundboard Me app version 1.0 has been released for iPhone and iPod touch by Chris Steinmetz, the app comes with 40 unique sounds.
    Soundboard Me — is not like other iPhone apps that are limited to playing only one sound at a time.Soundboard Me can play an unconstrained amount of sounds. There are nine individual buttons, each with unique, randomized sounds.
Features:
- A cute dog named Austin that, when pet, shows off one of five playful barks. A fun way to play with the dog you never had, but always wanted!
- A Vuvuzela instrument that, when tapped, plays one of four realistic Vuvuzela sounds. A good way to be loud at your favorite sporting event, or just annoy a friend.
- A steering wheel that, when touched, sounds one of four realistic honks. The perfect way to express “Road Rage” while walking, or just have some fun honking at people on the street!
- A chalkboard that, when scratched, emits one of four realistic nails-on-chalkboard sounds. Great way to make people cringe and sending them running. See how long the average person can tolerate that sound!
- An air horn that, when pressed, blasts one of four realistic horns. Signal to someone nearby to get his attention or just annoy a friend!
- A pair of feet that, when tickled, triggers a goofy laugh sure to make you smile. What better way to hear that ridiculous laugh without having to actually touch those feet?
- A smashed window that, when touched, emits one of six very convincing glass-shattering sounds. Be bad and break that window, without the nasty consequences. Or, fool that friend of yours into thinking you broke the window!
- A fat man that, when pushed, trumpets one of six very realistic and convincing fart noises. Fool your friends and gross them out!
- A human silhouette that, when touched, delivers one of five punches. Release some of that pent-up anger!
Price:
Soundboard Me 1.0 is available in the entertainment category on the App Store for Free of cost. Direct link of iTunes given below.
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AT&T Cut Down the Price of iPad 3G 64GB to Just $529; 16GB Brings to $429

AT&T has cut down the prices on their first-generation 3G iPads left in stock is now available in $429 for a 16GB 3G iPad and 64GB 3G is marked down $300 from $829 to only $529. the 32GB model already shows it’s sold out. With this new discounts, this is currently the best pricing we’ve been able to find on a new first-generation iPad.  Apple and other retailers are still showing the pricing for first-ge iPads at $529, $629 and $729.

BGR notes that these are online prices only and inventory may be low. If you were considering the purchase of a first generation iPad you may want to snap one up now.

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Google TV Remote App for iPhone Arrives in the App Store

google remoteGoogle has released Google TV Remote app for iphone and ipod Touch devices to connect all Google TV sets and to control via iPhone and iPod Touch like an remote. The app is available in the iTunes App Store for download.

    Turn your Apple iOS device into a fully functional Google TV remote! Use the mouse pad, arrow keys, and the full range of buttons. Allows you to turn the TV and AVR on/off so you can use this as the primary remote. Even search using your voice!
The application works with all Google TV devices. To get started, just connect your iOS device to the same network as your Google TV.
Google TV Remote app can downloaded from the App Store for free or hit the below direct-download link of iTunes.
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Facebook Updated Version 1.5.2 Brings New Features for Android

facebook 1.5.2Today, Facebook updates its official app for Android to version 1.5.2 which is available on Android Marketplace with some new features and bug fixes. The official Facebook Android app is available from the Android Market and is free or download it from the given below link.
What’s new in this version:
  • New in v1.5.2:
  • Added the ability to upload photos to friend’s Walls
  • Upload photos to Groups
  • phtos will always upload with the correct orientation
  • Improvements to landscape mode
  • Improved security using SSL
  • Various bug fixes
Added in v1.5.1
  • Deals – get access to savings, free offers and special deals from nearby businesses
  • Chat – now you can chat with your Facebook friends right from your Android device
  • Push notifications (only supported for devices on Android 2.2+)
This newly updated Facebook app for Android weighs about 2.6MB, and the main attraction of this updated version is that it provides you the ability to upload photos to friends’ wall and to groups also. Apart from that the security has been improved by the way of SSL and numerous other bug fixes.

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Saturday, March 12, 2011

Best Android Phones


We compare five of the best Android phones on the market today, including the Motorola Droid X, HTC EVO 4G, and more.
Every time we think it’s safe to publish a new roundup of the best Android devices, another manufacturer, keeping pace with the frantic pace of Android innovation, pops up and unleashes yet another phone that bowls over a few rusting old titans. So it went with this summer’s guide, which saw several of the former heavyweights in its ranks bested by newcomers just months later. Well, here they are. We’ve revetted the list yet again to bring you the definitive Android handsets that should top your list as you search for a new smartphone this holiday season.



Motorola Droid X$200 on Verizon with two-year contract

After seeing its original Droid take the backseat to hype over HTC phones like the Incredible and EVO 4G, Motorola struck back with the Droid X. It follows closely in the footsteps of those competitors with a 4.3-inch screen, 8-megapixel camera that captures 720p high-def video, and even a hotspot mode that lets you share our your 3G connection over Wi-Fi. For folks who can never seem to find enough room for their ever-expanding digital baggage, the Droid X’s storage might be its most desirable feature. It comes with 8GB on built-in storage plus a 16GB microSD card for 24GB of total storage, and the ability to expand it up to 40GB with larger cards.


HTC EVO 4G$200 on Sprint with two-year contract

HTC EVO 4G Android Phone (Sprint)“The first 4G phone in America” is still one of the best, even though it has since found competition in the form of Samsung’s Epic 4G. As we found out in our own tests here in Portland, Sprint’s claims of 10 times 3G performance on both phones definitely exaggerate the next-gen network’s prowess, but heavy YouTubers, music streamers, and other bandwidth hogs will definitely appreciate the extra breathing room. Why choose it over the Epic 4G? It’s close, but you can turn it into a roaming hotspot for up to eight devices (versus five on the Epic), it has a massive 4.3-inch LCD (versus 4.0 inches on the Epic 4G) and its 8-megapixel camera shoots nicer outdoor snaps than the 5-megapixel cam on the Epic. But if you really love a physical QWERTY keyboard, go with the Samsung.



HTC Droid Incredible$200 on Verizon with two-year contract

HTC DROID INCREDIBLE Android Phone (Verizon Wireless)Overcoming the hype of both the Droid and Nexus One was a tall order for HTC when the Incredible launched back in April, but HTC managed to do it with raw specs on the Incredible. Snapdragon processor? Check. 3.7-inch OLED screen? Check. Five-megapixel camera? Nope, this guy’s shooting eight. Although many of these specs have become de facto standards for new superphones, the Incredible still holds its spot on this list with its unique style, HTC’s Sense user interface, which puts a spit shine on the already gleaming Android UI, and more recently, a price drop. The only downsides from our time with it were unimpressive battery life and voice quality on Verizon’s NYC network, but neither is egregious enough to overlook this otherwise very capable and affordable phone.
Check out our full HTC Droid Incredible Review.


T-Mobile G2$200 on T-Mobile with two-year contract

T-Mobile G2 with Google Android Phone (T-Mobile)If you need a reminder just how far Android has come, look no further than T-Mobile’s G2, which makes its trail-blazing predecessor, the G1, look like an antique. While it keeps the trusty slide-out keyboard, the G2 rounds the G1’s chunky shape into a more pocket-hugging form, boosts speed with a Snapdragon processor (though not running at 1GHz like most competitors) and most importantly, takes full advantage of T-Mobile’s new HSPA+ network, which delivers speeds that often clock in just below Sprint’s 4G network, making vanilla 3G look positively slow in comparison.



 

Samsung Captivate$200 on AT&T with two-year contract

Samsung Captivate Android Phone (AT&T)AT&T’s original selection of Android handsets, including the Backflip, Aria and Flipout, were knives at a gunfight. But the fat and happy iPhone carrier has finally matched Android firepower with the addition of Samsung’s Captivate. Sure, every U.S. network has some minute variant of the same phone, but that makes it no less impressive on AT&T, where its 4-inch OLED screen, 1GHz Hummingbird processor and 5-megapixel rear camera with HD recording easily make it the carrier’s most capable Android device.
Check out our full Samsung Captivate Review.


Spec comparison (based on official specifications)



T-Mobile G2

Samsung Captivate

HTC Droid Incredible

HTC EVO 4G

Motorola Droid X

Display Size

3.7-inch S-TFT WVGA (480 x 800)4.0-inch WVGA AMOLED (480 x 800)3.7-inch WVGA OLED (480 x 800)4.3-inch WVGA (480 x 800)4.3-inch WVGA (480 x 854)

Processor

Qualcomm MSM 7230, 800 MHzARM Cortex-A8-class Hummingbird processor, 1 GHzQualcomm QSD8650, 1 GHzQualcomm QSD 8650, 1GHzTexas Instruments ARM, 1 GHz

Camera

5 megapixels5 megapixels8 megapixels8 megapixels8 megapixels

Included Storage

8 GB16 GB8 GB8 GB24 GB (8 GB internal, 16 GB microSD)

Expandable (Max) Storage

36 GB microSD (4 GB internal, up to 32 GB microSD)48 GB (16 GB internal, up to 320GB microSD)16 GB microSD32 GB microSD40 GB (8 GB internal, up to 32 GB microSD)

Battery (Talk Time)

400 minutes420 minutes312 minutesno official specs480 minutes

Battery (Standby)

430 hours340 hours146 hoursno official specs220 hours

Weight

180 grams130 grams130 grams170 grams155 grams

Height

119 mm121.4 mm117.6 mm121.9 mm127.5 mm

Width

60.4 mm63.5 mm58.4 mm66.0 mm65.5 mm

Depth

14.2 mm9.9 mm11.9 mm12.7 mm9.9 mm
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