Sunday, October 31, 2010

Mobile Buzz

Mobile Buzz

Apple Store Gets Take Down Notice for VLC App

Posted: 31 Oct 2010 07:30 PM PDT


ipad-image2Tuesday, Rémi Denis-Courmont, the lead developer of the open source VLC media player, sent a legal notice to the Apple Store to force the VLC app’s removal. VLC can only be modified or distributed under Gnu GPL (General Public License), and Apple's restrictive licensing violates that. It's expected that Apple will do so, because this situation isn't new. Apple was previously forced to remove other open source apps.

To users of iOS devices, this means you'd better grab VLC from the Apple Store while you can.

vlc-app

The VLC app was released in September. Even then, some people speculated that it would eventually be killed. Below is a little of the letter that Rémi sent out to the public.

Espoo, Finland – Today, a formal notification of copyright infringement
was sent to Apple Inc. regarding distribution of the VLC media player for
iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch. VLC media player is free software licensed
solely under the terms of the open source GNU General Public License
(a.k.a. GPL). Those terms are contradicted by the products usage rules of
the AppStore through which Apple delivers applications to users of its
mobile devices.

Rémi is also angry that he's being blamed for depriving users of the app. He states that he must defend VLC's unrestricted use under GPL, and those who made this app available should be getting the blame.

VLC will always be available for Windows, Mac and Linux.


Apple Store Gets Take Down Notice for VLC App originally appeared on Techie Buzz written by Clif Sipe on Sunday 31st October 2010 10:30:00 PM under Mobile News. Please read the Terms of Use for fair usage guidance.

Nokia E5 Firmware Updated To V42.010

Posted: 31 Oct 2010 09:59 AM PDT


Nokia has released a new firmware update for the E5. The new firmware update is numbered v42.010 and aims at improving the performance and stability of the device. The firmware update also aims at adding some new features to the device and updating the core applications of the handset. Nokia_E5

Users can update the firmware via OTA (Over-The-Air) or by using Nokia Software Updater. The Nokia E5 features UDP (User Data Preservation), so users don't need to worry about making a backup of their data before proceeding with the firmware update. However, users are recommended to make a backup of their data on the handset before updating the firmware on the device.

Nokia will slowly be rolling out this firmware to various regions of the world in the upcoming few weeks.


Nokia E5 Firmware Updated To V42.010 originally appeared on Techie Buzz written by Rajesh Pandey on Sunday 31st October 2010 12:59:29 PM under Mobile News. Please read the Terms of Use for fair usage guidance.

New Portrait QWERTY Keyboard For The Nokia N8 Coming Soon

Posted: 31 Oct 2010 09:15 AM PDT


The Nokia N8 has been criticized heavily for its text input entry system. However, the Finnish giant is hard at work and is working on an updated text input mode for the Nokia N8. The folks over at My Nokia Blog have managed to get their hands on a few pictures of the new updated text input mode system. clip_image001

From the blurry pictures, it is clear that the Text input field does not open up separately; instead it opens up on the same screen. This means that users can see the on-screen content whilst typing their message. The pictures also show a brand new portrait mode QWERTY keyboard for the Nokia N8. However, it is not yet known whether the keyboard supports multi-touch or not.

The pictures do not show an English based QWERTY keyboard, so the final layout of the keyboard will be different as seen from the picture. Hopefully, the N8 should get this new text input mode in the next firmware update.


New Portrait QWERTY Keyboard For The Nokia N8 Coming Soon originally appeared on Techie Buzz written by Rajesh Pandey on Sunday 31st October 2010 12:15:13 PM under Mobile News. Please read the Terms of Use for fair usage guidance.

Skype’s VoIP App for the iPhone

Posted: 31 Oct 2010 03:30 AM PDT


skype Skype has now launched a 3G VoIP application for the iPhone. VoIP is "Voice over Internet Protocol". It is a big advance in the telecommunication industry. This technology combines voice and image in a single line. VoIP provides excellent quality of service. There are many points which give an edge to VoIP over traditional telephone service.

VoIP can lower your telephone bills. Calling plans offered by VoIP service Providers are variable. Some charge per minute, others give unlimited long distance local and domestic calls. Simple calling plans are always a better choice. Plans charging per minute may be attractive but the bills are totally unpredictable. Unlimited calling plans have a more predictable billing system. VoIP has the quality of being fast, easy and uninterrupted.

Signing up for VoIP is quite easy. All it needs to run is a high speed internet connection. It can be accessed sitting anywhere in the world. Other features of VoIP are:

  • Unlimited extensions
  • Conferencing
  • Call blocking
  • Caller ID
  • Customized audio menus and professional greetings
  • Click to Call buttons
  • Call transferring
  • Voice mail services
  • Call routing
  • Call forwarding

In addition to these, features like virtual numbers, telecommuting, personal phone numbers, Mobile PBX, private faxes, unified communication, connecting multiple locations through voice are also included.

iphone_4 Skype 2.0 VoIP is now on the iPhone with the capability of making calls over 3G. Initially the users could only use VoIP application over WiFi. People were wondering when they will see a 3G VoIP app from Skype. The wait is over, since Apple lifted restrictions on iPhone VoIP applications that run over a 3G network. Developer agreements were amended by Apple to enable VoIP apps for the iPhone 3G in the Apps Store. Previously users could only use VoIP applications over WiFi. VoIP 3G iPhone applications are being offered by VoIP providers such as Fring and iCall.

The company delayed the launching of 3G VoIP applications in order to improve the quality of audio prior to releasing the new version. This application provides high audio quality even with low band-width. This gives an advantage in low band-width situations. One of the new attractive features is the call quality meter or the call quality indicator. It has a grading system consisting of colors. The call quality meter changes colors to red, yellow and green depending on the coverage, with red showing less coverage and green indicating good coverage. Start up time has also been improved in this version and the access has been made easy and fast from iPhone home screen's dial pad.

As always, folks have great expectations for this new application from Skype. However, Skype will have to work on keeping the prices within affordable limits. They are planning to charge for Skype to Skype calls next year, although the prices will be minimal. Skype is expected to give a good value for its paid products.

This guest post is written by Zach. He is a writer and his area of interest is internet phone technology. He has eight years of experience in VoIP industry and is currently working with Axvoice internet phone service providers.


Skype's VoIP App for the iPhone originally appeared on Techie Buzz written by Guest Posts on Sunday 31st October 2010 06:30:00 AM under Mobile News. Please read the Terms of Use for fair usage guidance.

LG Launches Octane Messaging Phone On Verizon Wireless

Posted: 31 Oct 2010 03:19 AM PDT


lg octane

LG recently launched a new full QWERTY messaging phone, the LG Octane, exclusively on the airwaves of Verizon Wireless. This headset has a small external display and a large internal display with full QWERTY keyboard. LG Octane comes with seamless integration of Facebook, MySpace and Twitter via Social Beat.

LG Octane features a 3 inch touchscreen display, full QWERTY keyboard, Social Beat Widget, microSD card slot, 16 GB expandable memory, Skype mobile, Visual Voice Mail and HTML Web Browser, V CAST Music with Rhapsody, Built-in music player, Bluetooth 2.1, 3.2-megapixel autofocus camera and camcorder, New Mobile E-Mail client 4.0, stereo sound via headset or Bluetooth, 2.5mm headset jack, Voice commands and much more.

LG Octane comes with a price tag of $99.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate with a two-year customer agreement. Customers will receive the rebate in the form of a debit card which can be used as cash anywhere debit cards are accepted.


LG Launches Octane Messaging Phone On Verizon Wireless originally appeared on Techie Buzz written by Omkar Dutta on Sunday 31st October 2010 06:19:07 AM under Mobile News. Please read the Terms of Use for fair usage guidance.
Posted by at

No comments:

Post a Comment

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)