Angry Birds for Windows Phone Officially Released


Angry Birds for Windows Phone Officially Released
After the first launch was postponed from the schedule, from 25 May to 29 June now Angry Birds for Windows Phone officially released. Previously, the delay was done due to make sure that Microsoft is providing the best gaming experience on Windows Phone.

Here are descriptions of Angry Birds for Windows Phone:
"Angry Birds is coming to Windows Phone! The survival of the angry birds is at stake. Dish out revenge on the green pigs who stole the birds’ eggs. Use the unique destructive powers of the angry birds to lay waste to the pigs’ fortified castles. Each of the 165 levels requires logic, skill and brute force to crush the enemy."

Some comments said that Angry Birds for Windows Phone is not as smooth as Angry Birds on the iOS version. Another deficiency is touch response when moving the angle of the birds is a little off.

Microsoft fixes the price of Angry Birds for Windows Phone with $2.99 with 240 levels while the Angry Birds for IOS just for 99cents. There may be advantages and disadvantages of the two versions of the Angry Birds given the price difference, so please you choose according to your taste.
Follow this link to the Marketplace for Angry Birds Windows Version

Intel Keeps Supports to MeeGo


Intel Keeps Supports to MeeGo
Nokia currently uses two platforms for their smartphone. Most of them use Windows Phone and the rest use MeeGo. Nokia N9 is one of Nokia phones that use the MeeGo platform.

Nokia N9 with MeeGo got rave reviews, but the CEO of Nokia decided to make their phones have a Windows Phone flavor.

Although Nokia decided to leave MeeGo, but Intel took a different attitude. Intel keeps MeeGo in it's cooperation. Intel’s attitude is a little more answer pessimism of market observers about the future of MeeGo.

Even Intel ready to launch MeeGo v1.3 that supports smart TVs, car infotainment and multimedia handset devices in the fourth quarter and is set to launch v1.4 in the second quarter of 2012.

Google's last Android system codenamed Ice Cream Sandwiches are also get a Intel’s priority that will soon launch a solution to combine their Atom processor with Android Ice Cream in Q1 2012, while for a solution combining Windows 8 will soon be out in Q3 2012.

Hopefully Intel's stance which Intel still supporting MeeGo OS will make the OS competition getting tougher and produce the best OS for consumers...
Adopted from: DigiTimes.

T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide Has Been Released


T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide Has Been Released
T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide has officially released. This release preceded by a simple puzzle from T-Mobile through a tweeter. T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide comes in two colors, black and khaki.

T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide has the typical features, QWERTY keyboard that slides. For the "brain", T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide uses 1.2 GHz Snapdragon processor. Another feature of the T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide is a 8MP HDR Camera that records at 1080p with dual LED and has Super LCD WVGA touch-screen sized 3.7".

T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide will be on the market this July for $200 (after $50 mail-in rebate). Some sources say that T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide will use the Android 2.3 with Qik video chat application, Bobsled for the group-messaging, and Netflix to stream video in real time.

Please check the following press release from T -Mobile.
T-Mobile USA, Inc. today announced the myTouch® 4G Slide, the latest 4G smartphone to join T-Mobile’s exclusive line of myTouch products. The myTouch 4G Slide features the most advanced camera of any smartphone with zero shutter lag, backside illuminated sensor and additional premium digital camera features that offer consumers a viable replacement for their digital point-and-shoot cameras. The myTouch 4G Slide is expected to be available in July.

T-Mobile’s high-speed 4G network continues to expand and is now available in more than 190 markets, reaching more than 200 million people nationwide. With the T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide, T-Mobile customers in these areas can now take advantage of 4G speeds as they instantly capture and then share special moments at the speed of life.

“Knowing that the best camera is the one you’ve got with you, we set out to create a new best-in-class smartphone that allows our customers to leave their cameras at home,” said Andrew Sherrard, senior vice president, marketing, T-Mobile USA. “Our newest myTouch device takes capturing and sharing memories to a new level by combining high-quality smartphone hardware with features that customers would expect from a top-of-the-line digital camera.”

Ideal for capturing that perfect moment with photos that rival high-end dedicated digital cameras, the myTouch 4G Slide comes with an 8-megapixel camera with a dual LED flash and a host of advanced digital camera features, including the following:

Improved low-light Performance: with a backside illuminated sensor and a wide aperture lens (f/2.2)
Zero shutter lag: innovative software features allow for an instantaneous shot at that precise moment
SweepShot™: for capturing panoramic shots by sweeping across an entire scene in a single motion
ClearShot™ HDR: for capturing objects in bright settings so your photos are not affected by high-contrast lighting
BurstShot™: for capturing multiple photos in a quick burst so you don’t miss the perfect photo

Running on America’s Largest 4G Network™, the myTouch 4G Slide allows customers to instantly capture, and then share, quality photos and videos with a dedicated camera button and one-touch access to post to Facebook®, Picasa® or Flickr® ― all at 4G speeds. A true camera and camcorder replacement, the myTouch 4G Slide features a full HD 1080p camcorder with audio recording and ability to edit videos directly from the device.

Manufactured by HTC exclusively for T-Mobile, the new myTouch 4G Slide features a beautiful 3.7-inch WVGA super LCD touch-screen display, with Swype®, and a slide-out full-QWERTY keyboard, offering customers the freedom to choose how they want to input text. Powered by Android™ 2.3 (Gingerbread) and HTC Sense 3.0, the myTouch 4G Slide provides an intuitive and powerful smartphone experience. With support for T-Mobile’s lightning-fast 4G network paired with a 1.2GHz dual-core Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ processor, myTouch 4G Slide customers will experience quick access to their favorite websites, videos, applications and much more.

The myTouch 4G Slide makes staying connected with loved ones more convenient than ever with T-Mobile Video Chat powered by Qik™ for face-to-face video chat on the go and Group Text™ by Bobsled™, which offers an innovative way to send and receive text messages with groups of friends. The new advanced Genius Button™ offers one shot voice commands, powered by Dragon Dictation from Nuance, that simplify the smartphone experience by enabling users to call, text, find a business or search the Web, all with the press of a button. With the myTouch 4G Slide’s Hands Free mode, customers can stay connected while on the road with the option for all notifications to be read out loud — simply tell the phone to text or dial to continue the conversation.

The myTouch 4G Slide offers preloaded entertainment applications, including T-Mobile® TV, Netflix® and YouTube® for real-time mobile video streaming. The myTouch 4G Slide’s entertainment experience also can be shared with the whole family with T-Mobile KidZone, a built-in feature that allows parents to restrict what applications their kids can access on the device without worrying about them making a call or accessing inappropriate material.

Availability

Offered in two colors — black and khaki — the T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide is expected to be available exclusively from T-Mobile in July at T-Mobile retail stores, online at http://www.t-mobile.com, and from select national retailers and dealers. Customers can visit http://mytouch.t-mobile.com/4g-slide for more information.

T-Mobile’s 4G network has expanded to seven additional markets: Barnstable, Mass.; Chico, Calif.; Lancaster, Penn.; Ogden, Utah; Redding, Calif.; Vineland, N.J., and Winchester, Va.

T-Mobile’s HSPA+ 4G network not available everywhere. See coverage details at http://www.t-mobile.com.

Gdiskdump Installation on Ubuntu


After we talked about qBittorrent installation, now we would talk Gdiskdump (a development of Disk Dump). DD, stands for DiskDump is a utility to read every single block on the disk to create the disk dump. DD can write the boot records, the disk header, and make a floppy boot. DD can create a perfect clone, perfect, we refer to all the contents of source disk will be copied to the destination disk completely including its free spaces.

Along the development of Linux, then DD was presented in the graphical mode. Graphical mode of the DD is Gdiskdump. Gdiskdump will be working like as commands did from diskdump in graphic mode so you can clone and create an image from your hard disk more easily.

Gdiskdump installation process.
Download db of Gdiskdump package, then do the installation process by double click. Here's a picture of Gdiskdump.

Nokia N5 Using Symbian Anna


Nokia N5 Using Symbian Anna
Some times ago thecybergal discussed about Nokia N9 that using MeeGo, this time thecybergal will discusses the rumored phone which will be the Nokia N5. Although the interface of the Nokia N5 is almost similar to the interface of Nokia N9, but Nokia N5 is not using MeeGo OS. More precisely Nokia N5 uses Symbian Anna, Symbian 3 which has been revised.

Steps to Install qBittorrent on Ubuntu Using PPA


Steps to Install qBittorrent on Ubuntu Using PPA
qBittorrent software is used to download torrent files. Torrent file itself is a file used to store metadata that is used for BitTorrent.

In contrast to conventional Internet downloads, where a file is transferred from one computer (usually a server) to another computer (client computer). In the conventional internet download, data is stored in a central computer and retrieved on demand client. While in the torrent, various pieces of data stored in many different computers. Each of the computers communicates with each other to exchange data chunks.

With the rapid development of the torrent file, there are so many BitTorrent client softwares to download torrent files. This software is running on Windows and Linux platforms. One of the newest BitTorrent software is qBitTorrent.

Gravity Home Live Wallpaper, Shocking Your Home Screen...


Feeling bored with the standard view of your Android’s Home Screen? Try Gravity Live Wallpapers Screen Home that can shake the Home Screen of your Android. Mess is not necessarily bad, because for some people it has artistic value.

Compare the two pictures below! (Click to get better size)

eBuyer Offers LG Optimus 3D at £399.99


eBuyer Offers LG Optimus 3D at £399.99
LG Optimus 3D is the world's first autostereoscopic smartphone you can now order through eBuyer. Ebuyer offers the LG Optimus 3D at £399.99, which the deal is still pretty cheap compared to offerings from Clove at £454.8, Amazon at £499.9, and Expansys at £524.99.

View and share your 3D content can now be done through using the Optimus 3D without glasses. View 2D multimedia content (up to 1080p) and 3D (up to 720p) feels more clear and bright with a 4.3" WVGA display. You can share 3D content via HDMI 1.4 connection to your TV or DLNA certified products.

BlackBerry Bold 9930 and BlackBerry Torch 9850 Are Included in CelleBrite System.


BlackBerry Bold 9930 and BlackBerry Torch 9850 Are Included in CelleBrite System
BlackBerry Bold 9930 and BlackBerry 9850 Torch (Torch 2) are seen on the CelleBrite machine’s screen. CelleBrite itself is a device used by the operator to move information (such as your contacts) and data from one handset to another handset. CelleBrite usually add new devices on its listing just before the handset launched.

IM+ Update for iPhone (IM+ 5.2)


IM+ Update for iPhone
After IM+ Windows Phone version officially released, IM+ has just been updated for the iPhone version. This update brings IM+ to version 5.2. IM+ update for the iPhone this time adds the location identification also IM+ 5.2 can finds new friends in your local area.

FireFlies Live Wallpaper For Android


fireflies live wallpaper for android
Feel boring with the standard view from your Android phone wallpaper? Perhaps from this post, thecybergal would give you a little inspiration to make your Android wallpapers get a bit color. You can try to download the Fireflies Live Wallpapers.

Fireflies Live Wallpaper is a little cooler than the Solar Winds. Colorful compositions were produced Fireflies Live Wallpaper using gestures like fireflies to create a stunning.

Hulu Plus Comming to Android Market


Android Market just got a new guest, Hulu Plus. Through their blog, Hulu officially announced that Hulu has been able enjoyed by Android users. But you should not rush to download Hulu from the Android Market, due to Hulu currently only can be installed on 6 Android devices.

The owners of Nexus, Nexus S, HTC Inspire 4G, Droid II, Motorola Droid X, and Motorola Atrix are a fortunate Android user because they can try Hulu Plus from Android Market when the other mobile phone users have to be patient for a moment.

Hulu promised they will add other model to their device compatibility list this year. But we sure before compatibility list added there will be many tricks that can make Hulu running on other phones. Free trial period you will gain during a week and after that you have to pay $7.99 per month.

Hopefully Hulu keep its promise to add the device compatibility list so Hulu Plus which just coming to Android Market does not have the same fate with Netflix.

Useful Dropbox Tricks


useful dropbox tricks
For those of you who are familiar with SkyDrive or SugarSync, you may also be familiar with the Dropbox. Dropbox is a online media storage which allow you to save your files in the cloud so you can access your documents from any computer or mobile device anywhere located. Using this post, I wanna share you some useful Dropbox tricks.

Maybe you just use Dropbox as file sharing or just sync your documents, but actually you can use Dropbox as advanced users.
Check the following useful Dropbox tricks that you may not know:

Best Buy Music Cloud Available on All Platforms


best buy music cloud on all platforms
Android, iOS, BlackBerry and all OS platforms can now enjoy Best Buy Music Cloud with full of services. This service allows you to upload your favorite music with just one click. Basic package allows web streaming and listening to 30 seconds of each song through our device. While for the premium package, you just pay $3.99 per month to listen to thousands of web radio stations.

One of the favorite features of the Best Buy Music Cloud is the ability to play songs while offline. So when there are no network, you can still listen to favorite songs and playlists without any connections.

Like the Online Bookmarks feature on Firefox, Best Buy Music Cloud also provides a playlist that we have been setting on the computer to displayed back on our account.
So those of you who are familiar with Amozone Music Player and Google Music, maybe now is the time for you to try the Best Buy Music Cloud on any platform.

Fastest Camera Phone, Nokia N9


Nokia N9, fastest camera phone
Yesterday on July 21st, Nokia has recently launched Nokia N9, a fully softkey smartphone that operates MeeGo. With all hardwares used, Nokia claims that the N9 is the fastest camera phone to take pictures and video.

Nokia N9 has 8 MP camera, Carl Zeiss lens and autofocus. Carl Zeiss itself is not a manufacturer that allowed Nokia to put Carl Zeiss lens on any phone. Nokia must submit captured images from the phone as test procedure to the Carl Zeiss and after it passed the test, Nokia may use their names.

With Continuous Auto Focusing features, Nokia N9 are constantly looking for a photo subject and adjust the focus to get maximum results. For comparison, the Nokia Conversations also provide the chart below so that we can know how the camera power of phones on the market. Based on the latency, we know that N9 as a fastest camera phone.
Latency shows N9 as a fastest camera phone
Source: Nokia Conversations

Virus On Angry Birds


Virus on Angry Birds
Jiang Xuxian, a professor of computer science from NC State University found Plankton, the name of the malicious code which infiltrated on the Android Market. Based on this discovery, Google hold some applications after evaluation of several applications that uploaded to it.

Plankton itself hiding in popular applications and games. Angry birds certainly injected the virus. Webroot Researchers, Andrew Brandt said "The rogue application install additional code to Android devices where they are installed. Additional functions provide remote access and control of Android devices. Unfortunately identity of the hackers still unknown at this time".

Professor Lexicon for Android


Professor Lexicon is a wordplay game that will test your proficiency in pronouncing a word. Professor Lexicon will give us four words should be pronounced correctly.
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Dolphin Browser HD 6.0 Beta Version


Dolphin Browser HD 6.0
Mobotap Inc. recently released the Dolphin Browser HD 6.0. Although still in beta version but the browser is a continuation of Dolphin Browser HD 5 which already available for Android in less than a month ago.

Ad-free feature that has existed since the Dolphin Browser HD 5.0 still becomes features that kept in Dolphin Browser HD 6.0.
New features of the Dolphin Browser HD 6.0 which considered as a very powerful feature is Webzine that compile news and contents from the web into a "touch friendly & easy to use" interface.
Webzine in Dolphin Browser HD 6.0
Webzine Feature in Dolphin Browser HD 6.0 itself is actually quite have similar functions to the Bookmarks.

Android Honeycomb 3.2 Update


Android Honeycomb 3.2 Update
Update of Android Honeycomb 3.2 will be starting its debut this summer coupled with the debut of the Huawei MediaPad. Huawei claims that MediaPad is the world's first device that uses Android Honeycomb 3.2.

MediaPad Huawei itself has a various specification including IPS display , 1.3 MP front camera, 5 MP rear camera, and dual-core 1.2 GHz Qualcomm processor with Honeycomb 3.2.

New Update for eBay App Helps You to Sell Something


eBay App Update
eBay App update just pushed to help the Android phone user make a selling activities to eBay from their phone. Actually this eBay App "selling" update is so important and it has been a necessity for most Android user.

In the eBay App update, users can do the following things when trading via the Ebay App:
  1. Ability of eBay App to sell from the Android powered phone.
  2. List any item from A to Z including up to 8 photos.
  3. Barcode scanner usage to get the item's details.
  4. Edit your active selling list.
  5. Relist an item from your unsold list.
  6. When viewing a similar item on eBay, you can use "Sell one like this" feature.
  7. Make auction schedule.
  8. Mark the item as shipped, and;
  9. Contact the buyer.
I'm sure this eBay App updates is a good news for second-hand goods lovers. Now we can easily sell using eBay App.

Download update of eBay App to start selling something.

Google Maps Update 5.6.0


Google Maps Update 5.6.0
Google Maps 5.6.0 update is a minor update for Google Maps app, an application that allows you to leave the paper map in your home. This Google Maps Update 5.6.0 just suitable for Android powered smartphone.

Actually, Google Maps has three main features, namely:
  1. Navigation: Free, voice-guided GPS navigation system.
  2. Places: Find, rate, and get Recommendations for places.
  3. Latitude: See friends on the map and check in at places.
On Google Maps 5.6.0 update also added "Best Ever" ratings feature. This feature can help you share about the services or cuisines of a restaurant that you found around you. As you wish, the Google Maps 5.6.0 is available for free from Android Market ... :D
Download Google Maps for Android
Source: pocketnow.com

IM+ WP7 Has No Support for Windows Live Messenger


IM+ for WP7
Shape Services has announced that they had just submit the messaging app, IM+ to WP 7 Marketplace. It seems, IM+ is still in beta.

IM+ is a cool all-in-one instant messaging app. Unfortunately IM+ has no support for Windows Live Messenger. This certainty is obtained from Tej Palladino Peters, WMPU reader who asked via facebook (see the picture above).

Google Voice Update for Longer Battery Life


google voice update
This Google Voice update concerning the continuity of the battery when used Google Voice pre-update version. The changelog is quite short and tells us that the update of Google Voice will extend battery life.

Netflix Update for HTC EVO 4G


htc evo gingerbread netflix happy
After Gingerbread update for the HTC EVO 4G, next in June 20th there will be new updates again. We all already know that after the Gingerbread update on HTC EVO 4G, Netflix can't be used for streaming favorite movies. HCT EVO 4G has even removed from the list of devices that support Netflix.

Panorama App for Xperia X10


Panorama App for Xperia X10
Panorama, an Sony Erricson Xperia X10's app has just been released. As the name implies, Panorama app can be used by the user to take panoramic pictures via their smartphones. Official explanation for the Panorama application for the Xperia as follows:

Retina Display Used by iPad 3?


iPad uses 1536 x 2048 resolutions

Retina dispalay maybe used in iPad 3 which use higher resolution since image with size 1536 x 2048 have been found within the twitter framework of iOS5 beta. This discovery give us some speculations that display on the iPad 3 will have a larger size than the existing iPad for the moment, iPad 2. This conclusion was taken because the only frame work which has a wide resolution is twitter framework which has become a built-in framework in iOS5.

Get Cheaper HTC Sensation 4G on Walmart


HTC Sensation on Walmart
HTC Sensation 4G can now be found at Walmart. Latest promo from Walmart, HTC Sensation 4G priced at $ 148.88. The ideal price for the features of HTC Sensation. HTC Sensatin 4G which have dual-core processor 1.2 GHz allows you to perform multi-tasking applications, games, and downloading movies without waiting for the buffering process.

Samsung Exhibit 4G and Gravity Smart


samsung exhibit 4G | thecybergal.blogspot.com
T - Mobile finally released two smartphones will be sold at a price below $ 100. Last week, Samsung Exhibit 4G and Samsung Gravity Smart finally began to appear. Samsung Exhibit 4G will use the latest Android, while Samsung Gravity Smart will have a sliding keyboard.

Caused Samsung Exhibit 4G has a 1GHz processor Hummingbird, then it is better than the Galaxy S series. Has a 3.7 inch Super AMOLED display and 3MP camera, the Samsung Exhibit 4G slightly less than the Samsung Vibrant. Given its name, then obviously the Samsung Exhibit 4G will run on HSPA+ networks ( 21 Mbps download speed )
samsung gravity smart | thecybergal.blogspot.com
Though a little bit less with the Exhibit 4G, but the Samsung Gravity Smart has a strong focus on the mobile messaging. With the support of 4-row sliding QWERTY keyboard, plus a 3.2 inch touchscreen display, Android Froyo, and 3 MP camera it seems you have to try it...

T-Mobile announced today that the Samsung Exhibit 4G and Gravity Smart will be sold under $ 100, which usually means $ 99.99. Until now, T-Mobile just said that these handsets will be released before the end of this month, about when exactly, let's wait together...

HTC DoubleShot Passed FCC


HTC DoubleShot | thecybergal.blogspot.com
HTC Doubleshot or myTouch 4G Slide is a new handset from HTC. HTC Doubleshot comes as a QWERTY model with 4-row that run the latest Android 2.3 Gingerbread. HTC Doubleshot have dual-core processor 1.2 GHz Qualcomm's Snapdragon, which became the successor to T-Mobile's myTouch 4G.

It has 768 of RAM, a VGA front camera and behind the 8MP camera. Also support 3D 1080p video recording and have a 3.7-inch WVGA LCD display. HTC DoubleShot also running on the T-Mobile HSPA+ network and will boast HSDPA Category 10 and HSUPA Category 6.

So it's the HTC DoubleShot, not yet known when he would fill the store shelves gadgets. Just this week, the myTouch 4G Slide has established the FCC ID NM8PG59100 from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The Visits of HTC DoubleShot on FCC means the release date soon. Rumors say T-Mobile will be launched on July 6, or some time in the first half of July.

Get Free 4000 MS Points from BestBuy


This time at BestBuy, there are special offers for Windows Phone lovers. You can get 4000 MS points for free when bought a Windows Phone. There are 6 Windows Phone handset models which will give you 4000 MS points for free, including Samsung Focus and HTC surround.

Microsoft Points is the official online currency for Xbox live. Microsoft Points can also be used to purchase content such as music, if used from Zune.

With free 4000 Microsoft Points you can use to:
  1. download Xbox games
  2. download game console add-ons
  3. download albums, music, and video (through your Windows Phone from the Zune
Read more about the deal from BestBuy here.

Google Apps Using HTML5


Google Apps using html5 | thecybergal.blogspot.com
HTML5 seems to start to become mandatory from a browser. Using HTML5 many little things that can provide extraordinary results. For this reason, almost all of Google apps are now using HTML5. One example is the desktop notification on Gmail and its drag and drop features.

Not just Gmail, other Google apps, such as Docs also require the use of browsers that support HTML5. If you use Chrome 4 (or higher), Firefox 3.6 (or higher) then you will get all features of HTML5 perfectly.

If you is still using older browsers, it does not mean necessarily that all Google apps will not run but obviously the older browsers become increasingly obsolete... :)

HTC ChaCha in UK


HTC ChaCha now ready for sell in UK. The first smartphone which has Facebook integration button previously announced as pre-order device on February, 2011. HTC itself said that the handset would be released in Q2.

Of course, although the two companies did work together and HTC ChaCha is identical with Facebook, this is not Facebook branded phone. HTC ChaCha will running on the latest version of Android Gingerbread and provides us a physical QWERTY as a input method.

HTC ChaCha sold at around $375 in UK, and give us a huge screen and processor you'll find in the latest other Android phone this June. The Facebook key in the front of handset provides instant access to the social network that make us quickly updates our status.

Although the UK has started selling the HTC ChaCha, but it seems there is no carriers in the U.S. which are interested in holding HTC ChaCha. Some rumor told that this handset might find at AT&T. So, how about you guys, would you interested with this Facebook integrated smartphone-HTC ChaCha?