WhatsApp Messenger will be available on Windows Phone platform

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Looks like the multi-platform client of instant messaging is now preparing to present on the Windows Phone OS, which has now made ​​this application in C# (C sharp) for Microsoft's mobile platform.

Currently, Windows Phone is only mobile platform that uses the C# programming language. Whatsapp previously said that they had no access to the Contacts database in Windows Phone, but with Windows Phone Mango update it seems now WhatsApp already have access to phone's database.

[via: WhatsApp over Plaffo]

Filed under  //  Apps   IM   Mobile   Windows Phone  
Posted by Oki Rosgani 

The Nokia N9: a unique all-screen smartphone

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Nokia today announced the Nokia N9, built for people who appreciate a stunning blend of design and the latest smartphone technology.

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Filed under  //  Mobile   Nokia   Phones   gadget  
Posted by Oki Rosgani 

PhoneItPad turn your iPad 3G into "iPhone"

PhoneItPad is an application hack --or in the iOS term is known as Jailbreak-- that will be able to change the iPad 3G tablet device into an iPhone.

PhoneItpad apps developed by PhoneIslam, formerly known to make a jailbreak for iPhone 3G that has the ability to FaceTime functionality.

With PhoneItPad apps, its allows the device to be full fuctional iPhone-like device so that your iPad 3G will be able for voice call, send SMS and FaceTime with the existing number of your SIMCard.

Unfortunately this application is still under development and will soon be available on Cydia AppStore in the near future.

[via iClarified]

Filed under  //  Apps   iOS   iPad 3G   iPhone   mobile  
Posted by Oki Rosgani 

Two additional Mango features revealed

The new feature of Windows Phone 7.5 codenamed Mango has been revealed. According to Ryan and Travis Lowdermilk from Windows Phone Dev Podcast, Windows Phone 7.5 Mango will brings two brand-new features namely: Bing Audio and BingVision.

Bing Audio will offer features such as identification of tracks we encounter in Shazam or from Sony Ericsson's TrackID. While Bing Vision will offer the ability to read Microsoft Tags, Barcode, QR Code via camera phone.

The Other features such as turn by turn voice navigation for Bing Maps, On Device Support Podcast and Voice SMS Dictation. You can download the full podcast for detail here.

[via wpdevpodcast]

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Filed under  //  Apps   WIndows Phones   Windows Phone 7   mobile  
Posted by Oki Rosgani 

IM+ Beta for BlackBerry has been updated to v9.0.0.7

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IM+ is one of the IM client application for BlackBerry devices, now this application has updated to v9.0.0.7 with several improvements and new features. IM+ application can be used to access popular Instant Messaging services such as Google Talk, AIM, MySpace, Jabber, ICQ, MSN Messenger, Yahoo Messenger, Facebook, Skype and Twitter.

This latest update is very significant since SHAPE Services (the developers of this apps) has added a series of features such as:

  • Chat with people nearby, find new connections and post local announcements -- this feature called "Neighbors"
  • Buy and Sell goods and services locally
This application that was quite interesting because it has gained some significant improvements, so if you do not already have this application, you can download it from SHAVE Services website

[via CB]

Filed under  //  Apps   BlackBerry   Mobile  
Posted by Oki Rosgani 

ON-AIR: Provides information about pay TV channels in your BlackBerry

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ON-AIR BlackBerry® App is another smart application developed by 7Langit the one of BlackBerry developer based in Indonesia, a BlackBerry® Elite Alliance Member, provides the information about pay satellite tv channels available in your BlackBerry®. Giving you categories from Kids & Toddler, Knowledge, Lifestyle, Movie, Music & Variety, News, Oriental, Sports, and Terrestrial.

ON-AIR Blackberry® App offers the opportunity to manage all your favourite channels, giving the brief info as guides, even put your favourite TV show on your Blackberry® calendar – and also gives reminder so you will not miss the show! With the exclusive video push feature, get the notification in your Blackberry® and be the first to see the newest trailer and updated info of your favourite channel right away!

Get the limited original merchandises and other cool prizes from the original tv channels simply by joining the quizzes and challenges, definitely will be the easiest thing to do with your Blackberry®!

Nothing beats the joy of sharing your best episode of your favourite serial to your friends via Facebook or Twitter in WATCHING NOW menu, and be prepared to get nonstop comments on your Facebook and Twitter.

Forget the detailed schedule of your favourite show? Get the luxury of typing in the title of your favourite show under the “Search” category in SCHEDULE menu, options is to search by time or by title, rather than browsing the whole list.

In the HIGHLIGHT menu, check the editor’s pick of the month for all channel category to get different insight from your daily subscribed channel.

Last but not least, enjoy the sneak preview from the WATCH & WIN menu, and you can win fabulous goodies and limited merchandises from your favourite tv channels!

On the menu :

  1. WATCHING NOW
    Manage all your Channels, check the brief info and review, and submit your rating. Also available to share to Facebook and Twitter.
  2. SCHEDULE
    The complete list of schedule with search feature, options to search by title and by time. Another great feature is to put a reminder for your favourite show, synchronizing it with your Blackberry calendar. Available in choice of 5mins, 10mins, 30mins, and 1hr reminder before the show.
  3. HIGHLIGHTS
    Offer editor’s pick of the month from all category of the channels.
  4. WATCH and WIN
    Enjoy the exclusive trailers of upcoming and current movies directly on your Blackberry, and get the chance to win cool original and limited merchandises from your favourite tv channels!
You can download ON-AIR Apps for BlackBerry via OTA at http://onair.7langit.com
 
[via 7Langit.com]

Filed under  //  7Langit   Apps   BlackBerry   Indonesia   Mobile  
Posted by Oki Rosgani 

RIM announced BlackBerry Bold 9900 and 9930

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If you're waiting for the generation of BlackBerry smartphone here is time for you, because RIM has announce the new BlackBerry 9900 (GSM) and 9930 (CDMA) smartphones. Both phones has traditional front-facing QWERTY keyboard with touchscreen capabilities.

Both phones sports with 1,2 GHz processor and running BlackBerry OS 7 (fomerly known as BlackBerry OS 6.1). These phones has similiar with BlackBerry Bold 9000 form factor but has touchscreen capabilities and using newer BlackBerry OS.

This is a BlackBerry addict's dream come true! You can look for it to hit this summer from a carrier near you. Pricing and exact availability to come at a later date.

[via CB]

Filed under  //  BlackBerry   OS 7   RIM   gadget   mobile  
Posted by Oki Rosgani 

Foursquare for BlackBerry has been updated to v1.9.85

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Foursquare for BlackBerry was updated to version 1.9.85 adds new features are more interesting and also made bug fixes and minor improvements. If you're a Foursquare user, make sure to get the update for this latest version.

And here are some new features :
- Email/txt tip details
- New badge detail view.
- New comments view.
- Add comments to a shout.
- Improvements to notifications.
- Improved memory management and cleanup.
- Built in help and support for common questions/issues.
- Streamlined photo view support for profiles.

You can download Foursquare for BlackBerry v1.9.85 here

Filed under  //  Apps   BlackBerry   Foursquare   Mobile  
Posted by Oki Rosgani 

Windows Phones: "Good bye Opera"

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Opera Mobile 11 is already available for Android and Symbian OS but Opera it seems not going to develop the Opera Mobile for Windows Phone platform. The reason is very clear, because the market share of Windows Phone is considered unfavorable for Opera.

"The mobile landscape is changing and Microsoft has Moved Their Efforts away from the Windows Mobile operating system. No new devices have been launched for Some time and the market share is falling. As a third party developer and a business, that is a reality That Opera Software has to adjust to. "Dag Olav Norem said on his blogpost at MyOpera.

Opera Mobile 10 and Opera Mini 5.1 for Windows Mobile will continue to be available for download from Opera Software's download page.

[via: My Opera]

Filed under  //  Mobile   Opera Mini   WP7   apps  
Posted by Oki Rosgani 

Polytron Smartphone ready for Indonesian market

Polytron is Indonesian based company who produce television and audio for home entertainment system, but now the company has made ​​smartphone devices as well. Now Polytron has three kind of model which is called Graffiti Series, Glozz Seriez dan Genio Series. The one from these series using Android OS.

Polytron mobile phone is marketed starting March 2011 with five variants, are:

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Filed under  //  Indonesia   gadget   mobile   smartphone  
Posted by Oki Rosgani