T-Mobile pushing out HTC Sensation 4G update

by George Heymann

Technology Headlines

T-mobile has released a new software update updating the firmware version to 1.50.531.31. The update includes several features and improvements. According to the most recent change log the update includes:

 New Features

• Software stability
• Improved battery life

Improvements

• Improvements to Trace dictionary
• Screen  unresponsiveness resolved
• Device taking screen shots resolved
• Lock screen shifted up resolved
• Icon pixilation  resolved
• Improved Wi-Fi  connection
• Green lines on  photo resolved

If you don’t want to wait for the OTA update notification you can check for the update manually. From the home screen, press the menu key, then about phone, select the HTC software update then ‘check’. Follow the on-screen prompts, the phone will verify the download then flash the new firmware. Wait for the update to complete and your phone will restart after the updates to Android 2.3.4 /software version 1.50.531.1 are installed.

I haven’t noticed any appreciable difference in performance since installing the latest update.

Source: T-Mobile

Filed under: Android, General technology, Media, Services, Software, Android, Firmware, Home Screen, HTC, HTC Corporation, HTC Sensation 4G 1.50.531.31, lock, Mobile phone, OTA, OTA update, Over-the-air programming, Patch (computing), screen shots, Sensation 4G 1.50.531.31 update, software update, software version, Software versioning, T-mobile pushing out HTC Sensation 4G update, WiFi connection

Three signature Google apps: Google+, Google Maps and Google Goggles updated today.

Three of Googles signature apps were updated today. The updates include some enhancements several new features, as well as the requisite bug fixes. A recap of each applications change log is included below:

Google Maps What’s New:

What’s in this version:

1. 6.0.1

2. Bug fixes for certain newer devices

3. 6.0.0

4. Indoor maps (beta) are now available for select airports, shopping malls, and more. Learn more at g.co/indoormaps

5. Menu added to the top toolbar for easy switching between common features.

6. Updated home screen for Places, now with popular searches based on your location.

7. Option to disable automatic screen dimming for Navigation.

Filed under: Android, Google, Software, Android, bug fixes, change log, Google, Google Goggles, Google Maps, Google Plus, Google signature apps updated, Home Screen, indoor, Indoor cricket, new features, search, Search Engines, Shopping mall, shopping malls

Quick Look: Nclip Notification Maker for Android by HavMedia

by George Heymann

techeadlines@gmail.com

Nclip Notification Maker allows you to create custom notifications using the clipboard contents or your own custom message. The Nclip home screen is broken down into three main sections, clipboard, custom, and settings.

In the clipboard section you can paste any text which you have saved to the clipboard to display as a notification. The custom section allows you to type in any information you want displayed as a notification and settings allows you to designate a reminder as ongoing which prevents it from being accidentally removed when you clear your other notifications.

Filed under: Android, General technology, Google, Media, Quick look, Services, Software, Android, Android developer, Android Market, AndroidMarket, AppStore, clipboard, clipboard contents, custom icons, custom message, George Heymann, Google, HavMedia, Home Screen, http://technology-headlines.com, Mobile phone, Nclip, Nclip Notification Maker, notification maker for android, settings, technology headlines, User interface, Utilities

Some Dell Streak 7 WiFi owners starting to receive 3.2 upgrade to Honeycomb

It appears that some Dell Streak 7 (WiFi) owners have received an update to Android 3.2 Honeycomb in advance of the rumored October 7^th release date.

As expected the update is said to factory wipe all data prior to the Honeycomb installation. The update appears to be rolling out slowly, I’m still waiting for the update for my tablet.

Early reports from users who have received the update on the Dell support forums have indicated problems with using the menu key on the home screen after the update. Others have indicated that the Dell 7-inch, 800×480 is inadequate for Honeycomb, explaining that the screen is too cramped.

We will report back once we receive the upgrade.

Filed under: Android, General technology, Google, Hardware, Android, China, Dell, Dell Streak, Dell Streak 7, Dell Streak 7 Honeycomb update, Home Screen, Honeycomb, SlashGear, support forums, tablet, Wi-Fi

Review: SPB Shell 3D home screen replacement for Android

by George Heymann

techeadlines@gmail.com

SPB Shell 3D is based on the SPB Mobile Shell product line for Windows Mobile and Symbian.

My first impression of the interface is that it’s very fluid and intuitive. I was able to navigate the interface add apps, widgets as well as adding, deleting and re-ordering screens within the first few minutes of use. The UI is beautiful to look at and has a visceral quality that makes it hard to put down.

Filed under: Android, General technology, Review, Software, 3D computer graphics, 3D display, Android, Android Market, app, app review, AppReview, drag and drop, featured, features, Home Screen, home screen replacement, launcher, loading screen, Mobile phone, OpenGL, OpenGL ES 2.0, review, shell, shell 3d, Shell3d, skin, spb, SPB 3D Shell, SPB Mobile Shell, spb shell 3d, SPB Software, SpbShell3d, Symbian, UI, User interface, video, Wi-Fi, Windows Mobile

Preview: SPB Shell 3D homescreen replacement

by George Heymann

techeadlines@gmail.com

SPB Software has launched “SPB Shell 3D” home screen replacement in the Android Marketplace .

Filed under: Android, Preview, Software, 3D computer graphics, Android, Android Market, Home Screen, home screen replacement, loading screen, Mobile phone, spb, SPB 3D Shell, SPB Mobile Shell, SPB Software, Symbian, UI, User interface, Windows Mobile

Launcher Pro V0.8.4 is now available in the Android Market

by George Heymann

techeadlines@gmail.com

Launcher Pro V0.8.4 is now available in the Android Market. Launcher Pro developer Frederico Carnales announced that this is not the promised complete rewrite but rather an update that addresses some Gingerbread fixes as well as some performance improvements and additions.

Filed under: Android, Software, Android, Android Market, API, Facebook, Frederico Carnales, Gmail, Home Screen, home screen replacement, Launcher Pro, Launcher Pro Plus, Launcher Pro V0.8.4, Mobile phone, Online Communities, Rewrite (programming), Twitter