Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Android, Windows Phone news Dec 14, 2011

Android

In Depth: Apple in 2012: 10 things to expect

In Depth: Apple in 2012: 10 things to expect
2012: 10 things to expectIt's that time of year where we dust off the ol' crystal ball and try to figure out where Apple's heading over the next 12 months. Although the company lobs the odd curveball, its releases to date, along with scrutinising subtler trends, point to the following ten things arriving from the Cupertino giant ... -techradar



Buying Guide: Best Windows Phone - which should you buy?

Buying Guide: Best Windows Phone - which should you buy?
ws Phone 7, Microsoft went from being a non-entity in the world of modern smartphones to becoming an important player. The old Windows Mobile operating systems had their fans, but they weren't as consumer-friendly as the iPhone and Android devices.WP7 changed all that, bringing i... -techradar



Windows Phone texting flaw found

Windows Phone texting flaw found
aw has been found in Windows Phone devices, which allows a potential hacker to send an SMS that can automatically reboot a phone and lock up its messaging system.According to WinRumors, which was made aware of the SMS flaw by a reader, a malicious text message can be sent which stops the messaging facilities on a Windows Phone devic... -techradar



In Depth: CES 2012: what to expect

In Depth: CES 2012: what to expect
Home EntertainmentThe world's greatest tech show is under a month away – CES 2012 takes place in the second week of January (if you're a show obsessive, note that's a week later than usual). Running from 9 - 13 January, the show will see the entire tech world descend on Las Vegas. We'll be hearing from the biggest names in tech to talk about their plans for 2012.... -techradar



Windows Phone head moved into new post

Windows Phone head moved into new post
has moved its head of Windows Phone away from the role, with a leaked memo from Steve Ballmer announcing that Andy Lees' responsibilities but not his divisional president title would be swallowed up by Terry Myerson. Windows Phone has certainly marked a step change from Microsoft in its mobile strategy, with the metr... -techradar



Sony Ericsson Xperia Nozomi gets full photographic outing

Sony Ericsson Xperia Nozomi gets full photographic outing
med Sony Ericsson Xperia Nozomi (potentially the Arc HD) is getting more sightings than a Hollywood A-list star and this time we're able to see it in all its glory.The latest spy snaps sent to GMSArena suggest it will be packing a 4.3-inch LCD display, with a 1280 x 720 pixels HD resolution, with a ma... -techradar



Huawei Honor first with Ice Cream Sandwich update

Huawei Honor first with Ice Cream Sandwich update
got the jump on Samsung and HTC users, being the first to roll out the Ice Cream Sandwich update on its Huawei Honor handset.The Honor is the first third party, Android-toting handset to receive the new 4.0 update, deliciously named Ice Cream Sandwich, less than one month after the API being released to developers by Go... -techradar



BBC working on Android iPlayer app update

BBC working on Android iPlayer app update
s been hard at work overhauling its iPlayer apps, but it's bad news for Android users waiting for the latest features.3G streaming has been added to the iPad and new iPlayer app, but still isn't present in the Android option - something the Beeb is hard at work on, according to the blog."We have also been working on the BBC... -techradar



Windows Phone

Kinectimals and SkyDrive land on App Store

Kinectimals and SkyDrive land on App Store
has launched a version of the Kinectimals Xbox game and the SkyDrive online storage solution on the Apple App Store.The arrival of the £1.99 Tamagotchi-like title, which launched alongside the Kinect platform in 2010, continues Microsoft's recent spate of laun... -techradar



Nokia Lumia 800 4G coming to Verizon, AT

Nokia Lumia 800 4G coming to Verizon, AT&T?
ll-received Lumia 800 Windows Phone might be graced with a 4G upgrade ahead of a potential launch in the US on AT&T and Verizon.CNET reports that the rejuvenated Finnish smartphone giant is in talks with the major carriers, but both are insisting that the device is 4G compatible.Nokia is now ... -techradar



Microsoft: NFC not available on Windows Phone

Microsoft: NFC not available on Windows Phone
has withdrawn its previous claim to TechRadar that Windows Phone currently supports NFC (Near Field Communication) technology.A spokesperson for the brand had told us that the current Mango platform could use NFC technology, but that statement was apparently incorrect:"Microsoft would like to correct a previous stat... -techradar



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