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Archive for February 2008

February 29th, 2008

HTC Touch Cruise Cases from Proporta

Proporta, that major mobile accessories company has 2 new casings for HTC Touch Cruise users.
First up we have the infamous Alu-Leather Case (HTC Touch Cruise). One of Proporta’s specialities, this case is precision moulded and therefore fits around your HTC Touch Cruise perfectly; protecting it against anything you wish to throw at it. It also […]

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February 28th, 2008

iPhone to get more enterprise features

The iPhone is to get more enterprise features, what ever for ? Well, in the first case Apple wants more chunk out of the business people since they have big pockets. And most execs and managers have iPhones in their pocket. So companies will need some sort of iPhones action plan to make sure there […]

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February 27th, 2008

The iPod and iPhone firmware update 1.1.4 is out

The iPod and iPhone firmware update 1.1.4 has been released by Apple and it comes out just over a month’s time after the V 1.1.3 came out. Itsd available via the iTunes or it can be downloaded as a 165 MB standalone setup file. Just make sure you backup all your data on your iPod […]

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February 27th, 2008

WinCE InfoJack malware on Windows Mobile Devices

Windows Mobile device owners beware. There’s a new trojan software that targets Windows Mobile devices and it installs without a warning.

WinCE/InfoJack sends the infected device’s serial number, operating system and other information to the author of the trojan. It also leaves the infected mobile device vulnerable by allowing silent installation of malware. The trojan modifies […]

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February 26th, 2008

Pakistan brings YouTube down

Youtube, we have a problem.
Imagine waking up on a Monday and finding your favourite YouTube videos can’t be loaded. Some will curse, some will just get ready for work. For me, it was a real pissed off. The only reason why this happened was Pakistan or more specifically the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority ordered 70 Internet […]

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February 26th, 2008

Mitsumi haptic Touch Pad

Mitsumi has developed a resistance-sensitive touchpad (haptic Touch Pad) to be installed on the back of mobile devices and phones. It is actually a sheet with small protrusions, a resistance sensitive touch pad and switches that is fixed on the device.
The panel makes each raised bump a trigger button for the corresponding menu option on […]

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February 26th, 2008

Trade in Toshiba HD DVD boxes for Blu-ray players

Holy DVD. Looks like the HD-DVD camp could be throwing in their towels soon as the renowned Japanese electronics retailer Edion is allowing buyers to swap their Toshiba HD DVD boxes for brand new Blu-ray players (Sony, Panasonic). The swap begins in March 2008 and consumers only have to sum up the price difference. Looks […]

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February 25th, 2008

How about an elite iPhone-Only Social Network

Michael Arrington, king of TechCrunch has an interesting post this week. The thing that caught my eye was not his view on the iPhone-Only Social Network but the word “Kuala Lumpur” (KL). That’s where I stay right now and its a pretty cool thing since “Tim” could have been “Colbert”. Hehe
Generally I use a lot […]

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February 25th, 2008

Your Internet at 1.2 gigabytes per second thanks to Japan

How would you like to have super internet surfing at 1.2 gigabytes per second speeds from a small dish on your home window? Thanks to Japan, they’ve just launched a satellite that carries new technology to boost internet speeds for homes and businesses around the world. Last Saturday, at 555pm, the WINDS satellite was launched […]

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February 23rd, 2008

Nokia N78 is Sleek

As if things don’t get worst, Nokia comes out with the new Nokia N78 with a lower 3.2 megapixel autofocus camera and small tiny keys.
After the excellent launch of the Nokia N82 late last year, (of which I loved the A-GPS and bright Xenon flash) here comes the cool sleek looking N78, which is more […]

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