Nokia recently released firmware 20.0.019 for the N97 Symbian smartphone.
Changes:
You can update to the new software using your phone, or using your PC. To update via PC, you need a USB cable for your phone, and must download the Nokia Software Updater (23.3MB).
The Dext MB220 [a.k.a. CLIQ] is Motorola’s smartphone that has Android OS v1.5 (codenamed Cupcake). It should already be out on the store shelves this month of October 2009.
Features:
CNET gave the Motorola Dext an 8 out of 10:
“If you're drowning in a social-networking deluge of updates and messages, the Motorola Dext may be the answer for keeping everything under control. Throw in a full QWERTY keyboard, you've got an excellent phone that's built for staying in touch, as long as you don't actually want to make calls.” [CNET Asia | Motorola Dext]
Sometimes, smartphones become too smart, that its main purpose is no longer making calls. ;)
The Nokia internet tablet series will have a refresh in the form of the N900. Expected to be released this October 2009, this is the first Nokia internet tablet that has built-in telephony features. (The previous models, N770 and N800, did not have phone features.)
Features:
In my opinion, the lack of popularity of the previous Nokia Internet Tablets could be due to the absence of the mobile phone function. This shortcoming was addressed by Nokia in coming up with the N900, and also added the whole nine yards!
The Maemo operating system is a modified version of Debian GNU/Linux, specifically developed for the Nokia Internet Tablet series.
Recently, there were reports of some iPhone screens suddenly cracking up, without just reason.
“Consumers in the UK, Holland and Sweden have reported similar problems, prompting an earlier EU investigation. … Apple said it was aware of the reports and was waiting to receive the handsets from the affected customers.” [Exploding iPhones investigated | BBC News]
Some reported that the iPhone’s lithium ion batteries could possibly be the source of the problem.
While there are various factors for purchasing a portable (such as speed, portability, design, and looks), one would probably have wondered what brand is the most reliable. RescueCom, a popular computer repair and support company in the US, gives us an idea of what brands are the most reliable, at least for 2Q 2009:
Brand (Computer Reliability Score):
Computer Reliability is based on two key measures, including the quality of the components and software that's used in manufacturing the computer, and the post-sale support that's provided by the manufacturer to its customers. The higher the score, the greater the reliability of the brand. [RescueCom]
So, if you just can’t decide what brand of portable to get on your next purchase, maybe the reliability factor can help.
