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NITDroid project: Android ported to Nokia N900

The people behind the NITDroid project has been trying to get the Android OS to be fully ported to the Nokia N900 device for a while now, and it seems they are close to completion on it.

As we saw, one of the few things less on porting Android to N900 is the ability to make calls. A crucial feature for those users who really want to use the N900 device to make phone calls.

Here is a new video that shows both incoming and outgoing calls on the Nokia N900, along with cellular data:

[via engadget]

BlackBerry Bold 9700 loaded with BlackBerry OS 6

BlackBerry Bold 9700 is rumored to be found the software update to the BlackBerry OS 6 after this device has OS 5 by default. A video on YouTube has been showing us where the BlackBerry Bold 9700 is a very smoothly run the latest OS.

From the video, it was obvious that the BlackBerry OS 6 devices run faster in Bold 9700 than the BlackBerry Torch 9800. Because there are a touchscreen features on the Torch 9800 that makes the running  process more complexity.

[via mobilemag]

Menlo, the new Mobile OS platform from Microsoft

Mary Jo Folye from ZDNet recently reported the results of investigations into the 'Menlo', a mysterious project being worked by Microsoft. Through this project the researchers reportedly about  Menlo Microsoft was reviewing the possibility of new Mobile OS platforms.

A PDF document related Menlo project has also been published by Microsoft Research. From these documents revealed that Menlo is a prototype mobile device with 1.4-inch capacitive touch screen, runs Windows Embedded CE 6.0 R2 and equipped with an accelerometer and barometer.

It also called named Greenfield applications that run on top of Menlo platform. Through this application, Menlo expected to detect a 'path' user activity. This is why the document titled 'User Activity-Based Experiences With Latest Mobile Navigation Device'.

[via ZDNet]

The new MeeGo interface revealed

A short video showing MeeGo OS interface to use on next Nokia N-Series device appear via Youtube. Nokia previously also been showing footage of MeeGo interface but MeeGo still appeared similar to the Symbian interface.

But this time, MeeGo appear with a different interface than the previous one. In the video, MeeGo presents what is called a 'powerful multitasking user interface'. In addition there are several improvements were added Nokia on MeeGo. These improvements include the integration of Ovi Music Store and multitasking capabilities.

[via ubergizmo]

MeeGo demoed on Nokia N900

Remember with the MeeGo OS?, This is an operating system developed by Intel and Nokia to filled on future Nokia devices, this operating system has been available in beta version and can be installed on netbook and smart phones devices as well as the Nokia N900.

Recently we found a video that the application has successfully ported tp Nokia N900 and this device is the first experiment where MeeGo ported into a Nokia N900 smart phone. And here's a video of the demo:

iOS4 review by Ars Technica

Ars Technica has gone and done their usual epic review of new OS releases, this time, obviously for iOS 4 which was just released officially over iTunes 9.2 moments ago. The seven page review by Jacqui Cheng and Clint Ecker is about as detailed as they come and if you have Safari 5, it's a good chance to check out the Reader feature which will pull all seven pages into one scrollable screen.

HTC Hero in Taiwan get update to Android 2.1

Update to Android 2.1 for HTC Hero GSM mobile phone users has just launched by HTC Taiwan. However, this update is only available for users in Taiwan...sigh :(.

This update is available for HTC Hero GSM phone with software version 2.73.751.13. After the update process is complete, HTC Hero will have the software version 3.31.751.1, which means these Herohas run Android 2.1.

[via: HTCTaiwan]

MeeGo v1.0 for netbook and N900 available for download

The first version of MeeGo already available and are now ready for download, the first version of MeeGo can be installed on netbooks (Atom processors support) and also supports the Nokia N900 device (for the core version only).

API of the application has to include Qt 4.6, while the existing SDK currently supports for new netbooks device, and the new version will be available on June, supporting features such as touch screen devices and tablet computers. While version 1.1 will be including opening the development of the handset user experience. For more info and how to install MeeGo please enter MeeGo.com or MeeGo blog as a reference.

[via MeeGo.com]

BlackBerry OS 6.0 coming on June/July ?

The latest version of the BlackBerry platform might be competing with the iPhone and the Nexus One. Things are looking very promising for BlackBerry users who have been waiting patiently for a first real glimpse at OS 6.0 and for its ultimate release.

There are some screenshot show the front of the display screen BlackBerry handsets without revealing its shape. However, judging from the size of the screen, I think this screenshot taken from Storm2 device which has touchscreen features.

Here are some of the key details:

• As expected, it's an evolution of the existing BlackBerry OS
• RIM has implemented kinetic scrolling with rubber banding throughout the OS (more fluid experience)
• RIM has implemented multitouch throughout the OS - web browser, photos (including pinch to zoom!)
• Re-vamped inbox - w/ large thumbnails to identify the type of message (facebook, twitter, etc.) and features built-in RSS. 
• Homescreen changeup: No widget support, but RIM has implemented something called Pages.
• On touchscreen device, new modal popup with gestures - tap and hold, pops up an icon set (menu) with context menu items 
• Updated media player, photos app and of course the WebKit browser!!
  

For non touchscreen users, the experience will still be much improved. Tabbed browsing is going to rock, and many of the UI improvements to email will make the whole experience easier on the eyes. Being able to see a quick icon preview of an incoming message will make things a little more efficient. That being said, RIM’s first party apps will surely play a big role in OS 6, allowing them to integrate with all the new features.

In terms of release date, it looks like we might see this actually hit the market in the June/July timeframe. This is incredible and it might mean an announcement at WES next week.

[via:BGR]

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