Microsoft has released a statement that may hint the end of the troubled Kin line of phones.
This afternoon, Microsoft has announced that it is not releasing Kin outside of North America:
“We have made the decision to focus exclusively on Windows Phone 7 and we will not ship KIN in Europe this fall as planned. Additionally, we are integrating our KIN team with the Windows Phone 7 team, incorporating valuable ideas and technologies from KIN into future Windows Phone releases. We will continue to work with Verizon in the U.S. to sell current KIN phones.”
Read “integrating our KIN team with the Windows Phone 7 team” as “canceling the KIN project and putting the team with Windows Phone 7″.
We received a news tip a couple weeks ago that Microsoft would be integrating KIN more with Windows Phone 7. This was apparently a “last-resort” for Microsoft, and clearly wasn’t enough. “It’s possible that Kin will receive a large chunk of what WP7 is software-wise, and Kin could even receive WP7 itself in an over-the-air update,” a source close to Microsoft told JCXP.
[via CNET and JCXP]
Microsoft has released a statement that may hint the end of the troubled Kin line of phones.
This afternoon, Microsoft has announced that it is not releasing Kin outside of North America:
"We have made the decision to focus exclusively on Windows Phone 7 and we will not ship KIN in Europe this fall as planned. Additionally, we are integrating our KIN team with the Windows Phone 7 team, incorporating valuable ideas and technologies from KIN into future Windows Phone releases. We will continue to work with Verizon in the U.S. to sell current KIN phones."
Read "integrating our KIN team with the Windows Phone 7 team" as "canceling the KIN project and putting the team with Windows Phone 7".
We received a news tip a couple weeks ago that Microsoft would be integrating KIN more with Windows Phone 7. This was apparently a "last-resort" for Microsoft, and clearly wasn't enough. "It's possible that Kin will receive a large chunk of what WP7 is software-wise, and Kin could even receive WP7 itself in an over
Apple’s been having a lot of trouble with the hardware of the iPhone 4, namely the antenna. But now Dell and Sony are having their own problems with their hardware.
According to Gizmodo, Dell has shipped 11.8 million OptiPlex desktop computers with a flaw in the motherboard’s capacitors in 2003 through 2005. These capacitors had a 97% failure rate, so they were going to fail, one way or another. Even worse, Dell knew about this issue: they did it to cut costs. They just never expected it to come back to bite them.
Sony, on the other hand, is recalling over 500,000 VAIO laptop computers today for overheating issues. Those owning the laptop have two options: downloading a software fix, or having the whole computer replaced. Interestingly, a Gizmodo commenter posted this warning label seen on a VAIO laptop.
[via Neowin and Gizmodo (2)]
Apple's been having a lot of trouble with the hardware of the iPhone 4, namely the antenna. But now Dell and Sony are having their own problems with their hardware.
According to Gizmodo, Dell has shipped 11.8 million OptiPlex desktop computers with a flaw in the motherboard's capacitors in 2003 through 2005. These capacitors had a 97% failure rate, so they were going to fail, one way or another. Even worse, Dell knew about this issue: they did it to cut costs. They just never expected it to come back to bite them.
Sony, on the other hand, is recalling over 500,000 VAIO laptop computers today for overheating issues. Those owning the laptop have two options: downloading a software fix, or having the whole computer replaced. Interestingly, a Gizmodo commenter posted this warning label seen on a VAIO laptop.
[via Neowin and Gizmodo (2)]
The guys over at BGR have gotten their hands on the AppleCare standard troubleshooting procedures for the iPhone 4 antenna issues that has made even Steve Jobs himself run his hand through his hair.
Here they are:
1. Keep all of the positioning statements in the BN handy – your tone when delivering this information is important.
a. The iPhone 4’s wireless performance is the best we have ever shipped. Our testing shows that iPhone 4’s overall antenna performance is better than iPhone 3GS.
b. Gripping almost any mobile phone in certain places will reduce its reception. This is true of the iPhone 4, the iPhone 3GS, and many other phones we have tested. It is a fact of life in the wireless world.
c. If you are experiencing this on your iPhone 3GS, avoid covering the bottom-right side with your hand.
d. If you are experiencing this on your iPhone 4, avoid covering the black strip in the lower-left corner of the metal band.
e. The use of a case or Bumper that is made out of rubber or plastic may improve wireless performance by keeping your hand from directly covering these areas.
2. Do not perform warranty service. Use the positioning above for any customer questions or concerns.
3. Don’t forget YOU STILL NEED to probe and troubleshoot. If a customer calls about their reception while the phone is sitting on a table (not being held) it is not the metal band.
4. ONLY escalate if the issue exists when the phone is not held AND you cannot resolve it.
5. We ARE NOT appeasing customers with free bumpers – DON’T promise a free bumper to customers.
This kills the rumours of an iOS 4.0.1 software update (most likely), and it implies that Apple finds no flaws with the antenna. But yes, this is what you’ll hear when calling the AppleCare support line.
[via BGR]
[thanks to NYDailyNews.com for the pic]
The guys over at BGR have gotten their hands on the AppleCare standard troubleshooting procedures for the iPhone 4 antenna issues that has made even Steve Jobs himself run his hand through his hair.
Here they are:
1. Keep all of the positioning statements in the BN handy – your tone when delivering this information is important.
a. The iPhone 4’s wireless performance is the best we have ever shipped. Our testing shows that iPhone 4’s overall antenna performance is better than iPhone 3GS.
b. Gripping almost any mobile phone in certain places will reduce its reception. This is true of the iPhone 4, the iPhone 3GS, and many other phones we have tested. It is a fact of life in the wireless world.
c. If you are experiencing this on your iPhone 3GS, avoid covering the bottom-right side with your hand.
d. If you are experiencing this on your iPhone 4, avoid covering the black strip in the lower-left corner of the metal band.
e. The use of a case or Bumper that is made out of rubber
According to a post at the Windows Team Blog, the update to Windows Live Hotmail (started about two weeks ago) may take longer than expected. Only about 1% of the system has been updated so far.
The post mentions that the rollout of the update doesn’t go by countries, languages, or the like, but instead goes by the server cluster that your account is on. This means that one of your Hotmail accounts might have the update, while one may not.
Only about one cluster has been updated, so the team can see how the new software runs with real customers. The other 99% of Hotmail users should expect to see an updated inbox within a couple of weeks.
[via Windows Team Blog]
According to a post at the Windows Team Blog, the update to Windows Live Hotmail (started about two weeks ago) may take longer than expected. Only about 1% of the system has been updated so far.
The post mentions that the rollout of the update doesn't go by countries, languages, or the like, but instead goes by the server cluster that your account is on. This means that one of your Hotmail accounts might have the update, while one may not.
Only about one cluster has been updated, so the team can see how the new software runs with real customers. The other 99% of Hotmail users should expect to see an updated inbox within a couple of weeks.
[via Windows Team Blog]
Apple has just released a press release, announcing that they have sold over 1.7 million iPhone 4s so far.
What was 600,000 pre-orders became 1.7 million sales. That’s not too bad, eh? This beats the 3GS’s previous record of 1 million units sold in a single weekend, and beats any previous mobile phone record.
Read the entire press release after the break.
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Apple has just released a press release, announcing that they have sold over 1.7 million iPhone 4s so far.
What was 600,000 pre-orders became 1.7 million sales. That's not too bad, eh? This beats the 3GS's previous record of 1 million units sold in a single weekend, and beats any previous mobile phone record.
Read the entire press release after the break.
CUPERTINO, California-June 28, 2010-Apple® today announced that it has sold over 1.7 million of its iPhone® 4 through Saturday, June 26, just three days after its launch on June 24. The new iPhone 4 features FaceTime®, which makes video calling as easy as one tap, and Apple's new Retina display, the highest resolution display ever built into a phone, resulting in stunning text, images and video.
"This is the most successful product launch in Apple's history," said Steve Jobs, Apple's CEO. "Even so, we apologize to those customers who were turned away because we did not have enough supply."
iPhone 4 also features a 5 megapixel camera wi
Google Chrome has come with Flash in the past few versions of the test releases – enabled by default. But now, Google has released an update to Chrome (official build) that enables Flash by default.
When you choose to install Chrome, you’re required to install Flash, it’s not an option anymore. However, Firefox and other browser users shouldn’t be worried about crashes or bad performance due to Chrome’s sandboxing feature that allows plugins to run in each tab (individual process).
Among the integrated Flash update are several exploit fixes, some video and memory fixes, and performance fixes. Have a problem with the new release? Let us know in the comments or in the forums!
Current Chrome users can update using the browser’s built-in update feature, and new users can download Chrome for Mac, Windows, and Linux here.
[via Google Chrome Releases Blog]
Google Chrome has come with Flash in the past few versions of the test releases - enabled by default. But now, Google has released an update to Chrome (official build) that enables Flash by default.
When you choose to install Chrome, you're required to install Flash, it's not an option anymore. However, Firefox and other browser users shouldn't be worried about crashes or bad performance due to Chrome's sandboxing feature that allows plugins to run in each tab (individual process).
Among the integrated Flash update are several exploit fixes, some video and memory fixes, and performance fixes. Have a problem with the new release? Let us know in the comments or in the forums!
Current Chrome users can update using the browser's built-in update feature, and new users can download Chrome for Mac, Windows, and Linux here.
[via Google Chrome Releases Blog]
You might have heard the onset of issues that have come up about the reception issues that plagued the iPhone 4, especially those who are left handed. According to various reports, from AppleInsider, Ars, and BGR it may not just be the newly launched iPhone 4, but a software flaw.
Rory Sinclair, a concerned and frustrated customer, being the good semeritian that he is, sends Steve Jobs an email asking whether this is an intended issue, or if this is a potential problem. He goes by saying:
So, um, just got my iPhone 4. It’s lovely and all, but this ‘bridge the two antennae to kill your reception’ thing seems to be a bit serious. If I bridge them with my hand or with a piece of metal the bars slowly drop to ‘Searching…’ and then ‘No Service’.
It’s kind of a worry. Is it possible this is a design flaw?
Regards – Rory Sinclair
Steve’s reply on the matter?
Nope. Just don’t hold it that way.
Coincidence? I don’t think so. Have you had issues with reception on your new iPhone 4, or existing 3GS or 3G? Let us know.
via Ars Technica, TUAW and BGR
You might have heard the onset of issues that have come up about the reception issues that plagued the iPhone 4, especially those who are left handed. According to various reports, from AppleInsider, Ars, and BGR it may not just be the newly launched iPhone 4, but a software flaw. Rory Sinclair, a concerned and frustrated customer, being the good semeritian that he is, sends Steve Jobs an email asking whether this is an intended issue, or if this is a potential problem. He goes by saying: So, um, just got my iPhone 4. It's lovely and all, but this 'bridge the two antennae to kill your reception' thing seems to be a bit serious. If I bridge them with my hand or with a piece of metal the bars slowly drop to 'Searching...' and then 'No Service'. It's kind of a worry. Is it possible this is a design flaw? Regards - Rory Sinclair Steve’s reply on the matter? Nope. Just don't hold it that way. Coincidence? I don’t think so. Have you had issues with reception on your new iPho
Brandon LeBlanc has just posted a new blog post on the Windows Team Blog, announcing that Windows 7 has sold over 150 million licenses.
First off, we are excited to announce that Windows 7 has sold 150 million licenses to-date. As I’ve said before, Windows 7 is the fastest selling operating system in history with 7 copies of Windows 7 sold every second.
He also talks about Windows Live. On June 24th (tomorrow), Microsoft is releasing the betas for Windows Live Essentials. This includes the official public betas for Messenger, Movie Maker, Sync, and Photo Gallery. We’ll be taking an in-depth look into what Microsoft has pushed out, and we’ll be giving our overall impression of the betas.
[via Windows Team Blog]
Brandon LeBlanc has just posted a new blog post on the Windows Team Blog, announcing that Windows 7 has sold over 150 million licenses.
First off, we are excited to announce that Windows 7 has sold 150 million licenses to-date. As I’ve said before, Windows 7 is the fastest selling operating system in history with 7 copies of Windows 7 sold every second.
He also talks about Windows Live. On June 24th (tomorrow), Microsoft is releasing the betas for Windows Live Essentials. This includes the official public betas for Messenger, Movie Maker, Sync, and Photo Gallery. We'll be taking an in-depth look into what Microsoft has pushed out, and we'll be giving our overall impression of the betas.
[via Windows Team Blog]
No one said it wasn’t possible, but when it comes to Steve Jobs and Apple, providing the best experience for its customers also comes at a price, in this case, the lack of multi-tasking, custom wallpapers, and a slew of other features in Apple’s newest iDevice release, iOS 4. While many people would have probably moved on to the latest and greatest, some people, especially those with older iPod/iPhone hardware, don’t get the same love as those who snagged an iPod Touch 3rd Gen (16GB and 32GB versions from last year) and the iPhone 3GS.
While there was no doubt in the back of my mind that this was going to happen, one might have thought they were in the dust because of the official support qualifications set forth by Apple. However, the jailbreaking community has got the right idea, why not enable these features, so that the rest of us can get it. The iPhone Dev team has done it again with redsn0w, which is available for both Windows and Mac, and supports iOS 4 with the latest redsn0w 0.9.5 release.
As always, JCXP does not endorse illegal activity, and strongly encourages you to do your research before jailbreaking your device. We do not offer support for bricked devices.
Don’t believe me, have a look at these screenshots, and a download link after the break.
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No one said it wasn’t possible, but when it comes to Steve Jobs and Apple, providing the best experience for its customers also comes at a price, in this case, the lack of multi-tasking, custom wallpapers, and a slew of other features in Apple’s newest iDevice release, iOS 4. While many people would have probably moved on to the latest and greatest, some people, especially those with older iPod/iPhone hardware, don’t get the same love as those who snagged an iPod Touch 3rd Gen (16GB and 32GB versions from last year) and the iPhone 3GS.
While there was no doubt in the back of my mind that this was going to happen, one might have thought they were in the dust because of the official support qualifications set forth by Apple. However, the jailbreaking community has got the right idea, why not enable these features, so that the rest of us can get it. The iPhone Dev team has done it again with redsn0w, which is available for both Windows and Mac, and supports iOS 4 with the latest redsn0w 0.9.5 release.
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