BlackBerry 10 OS Files Reveal Upcoming Devices: Nevada, Winchester, London and More - MobilEgypt

RIM’s BlackBerry World 2012 has just closed its gates and developers who attended are still getting acquainted with their newly received BlackBerry 10 prototype devices. For those who don’t know yet, RIM promised that each developer attending this year’s BlackBerry World event will receive a prototype device that will run a modified version of PlayBook OS. Although this is not the final product, the Blackberry 10 Dev Alpha device is a useful tool for developers who wish to start creating apps for the latest operating system announced by RIM last week. Even though RIM officially introduced the BlackBerry 10 SDK, the company mentioned that the first BlackBerry 10 devices won’t hit shelves until October 2012. However, until RIM gets it together and announces the names and specs sheet its next Blackberry 10 devices, here are some interesting details on the Canadian company’s roadmap. It appears that the folks at OSBB discovered the names of some of RIM’s BlackBerry 10 upcoming devices. According to them, these names are hidden in the Dev Alpha’s viewable file system. The following names have been found within BlackBerry 10 OS files: Nevada, Winchester2 LTE, Winchester2 HSPA, Winchester2 LTE HSPA, Colt, London, Blackforest, Nashville, and Naples. Developers who received the BlackBerry 10 Dev Alpha can verify the information on their device by typing file:///radio/etc/sv.numbers in the browser. We already heard about BlackBerry Colt and London, but we don’t know anything about the rest of the devices mentioned on this list. Rumor has it that Winchester is in fact the Blackberry PlayBook 3G and 4G, while the Blackforest might be the 10- inch PlayBook. This is the first time we hear about Naples and Nashville, which will probably be the first Blackberry 10 devices that are expected to be officially released in Q4 2012. Stay tuned for more updates on the matter.

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Nokia fixes purple screen bug in Nokia Lumia 900 - MobilEgypt

Nokia seems to have solved the mystery of the purple hue. The company's NokiaCare account tweeted the news yesterday, saying that it has identified the issue and promising a fix bundled into the next overall software update. Plaguing some owners of the Nokia 900 Lumia, the bug displays a purple tint on the screen when the brightness is set low. Several posts at the XDA Developers Forum discussed the issue and displayed the actual problem , showing the difference in tint between a good model and a bad model. Nokia acknowledged the glitch last month via its Facebook account and a U.K. discussion forum. Customers in Europe were advised to bring the phone to the nearest Nokia Care center where support staff could examine it. The company was mum about a launch date for the fix but said it would tweet its followers when the software update is available. The Lumia 900 has seen strong demand in certain regions, such as the U.S. But the phone has been afflicted by a few problems. An initial bug prevented users from establishing a data connection. Nokia responded by offering a $100 credit for both new and existing customers, covering the cost of a new Lumia 900. A few other minor glitches have been found in the phone, according to WPCentral, which thinks Nokia will fix through the next software update.

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Verizon announces HTC Incredible with 4G LTE and Ice Cream Sandwich - MobilEgypt

NEW ORLEANS, La. -- HTC announced on Monday a 4G LTE updated Droid Incredible for Verizon Wireless, which looks very similar to the HTC One S offered on T-Mobile USA. The new Droid Incredible 4G LTE for Verizon is a variation of the HTC One S that HTC is already selling on T-Mobile USA. But there is one big notable difference. This HTC device supports 4G LTE on Verizon's extensive 4G LTE network. The device also comes with an advanced camera that offers 8 megapixels and can take up to three shots per second. It also has Beats Audio integration for improved sound quality. It runs Google Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich as well as HTC's own Sense 4 software. It has a 4-inch Super LCD qHD screen and a dual-core Snapdragon S4. It also has1,7000mAh battery, an expansion memory slot for up to 32 GB with a microSD. Pricing hasn't been announced yet for the new Droid Incredible 4G LTE, nor is there an exact launch date. The press release says it will be available in the "coming weeks." Some rumors suggested the price would be $299 for the phone. But that sounds a bit high considering the T-Mobile One S, which is very similar to this device, is priced at $199 with a two year contract. The new smartphone is a nice improvement over earlier versions of the HTC Incredible for Verizon, namely it has the 4G LTE support and the delicious Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich and HTC Sense 4 software. We'll keep you updated on any more details we get on this device. So stay tuned.

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Android reclaims 61 percent of all U.S. smartphone sales - MobilEgypt

Android has staged a healthy lead over Apple's iOS as the smartphone wars continue. Looking at the first quarter of the year, NPD Group pegged Android's U.S. market share at 61 percent, a jump over the 49 percent recorded in last year's fourth quarter. On the flip side, iOS lost ground with a 29 percent market share, down from 41 percent during 2011's final quarter. Apple's holiday surge in customers came courtesy of heavy demand for the iPhone 4S, which debuted last October. After the new year kicked in, Android won back the lost ground to recapture the same market share it held during the third quarter. But no tears need be shed for Apple. Though the company lost share last quarter, the baseline is now higher as a result of added iPhone distribution through Sprint, NPD said. Collectively, Apple and Android now hold 90 percent of all smartphone sales in the U.S. Smartphones overall failed to gain further traction as a percentage of all mobile phone sales. But they still grabbed 66 percent of all handset sales (post-paid and pre-paid) last quarter, according to NPD. All ten of the top- selling models in the first quarter were smartphones, half of them from Apple, three of them from Samsung, and one each from Motorola and HTC. The smartphone market also has plenty of room left to expand. Almost half of all smartphone buyers last quarter moved up from a feature phone. Who's buying all those smartphones? More than two out of three people ages 25 to 34 own a smartphone, according to the latest research from Nielsen . Men and women are split almost evenly, with 50.9 percent of female mobile users carrying a smartphone and 50.1 percent of men. Asian Americans led the way in smartphone ownership with 67.3 percent using one as their main mobile handset. Almost three in five Hispanic mobile users now have smartphones, while a majority of African-Americans own one, Nielsen added. Android also remains the top dog in the U.S., according to Nielsen, though the research firm gave it a 48 percent market share for last quarter, followed by Apple's iOS with 32 percent. But Apple continues to reign as the top smartphone maker.

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Apple launches iOS 5.1.1 to address bugs - MobilEgypt

Apple has launched an update to its iOS platform. The company's iOS 5.1.1 update comes with bug fixes for AirPlay video playback and the "Unable to purchase" error message popping up after users buy something from their device. In addition, Apple fixed a bug that prevented the new iPad from switching between 2G and 3G networks. Apple's iOS 5.1.1 update comes just a couple of months after the company revealed iOS 5.1 . That update delivered a host of new bug fixes, a few interface tweaks, and even a hint that the next iPhone could come with 4G LTE support. Some reports suggested the operating system version also improved the platform's battery life. iOS 5.1.1 is available now as a free download. Current iOS 5 users can head over to their General > Software Update pane to install the new software.

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AT&T's HTC One X goes on sale today - MobilEgypt

You first saw it over the winter as a Mobile World Congress unveiling , but until now, you couldn't get your hands on it in the U.S. That changes today, as the HTC One X smartphone goes on sale via AT&T. It's the flagship device in the new "HTC One" family, which also includes the One S. In his CNET review of $199.99 HTC One X , Brian Bennett found much to like in the Android phone -- it's the Android 4.0 version, aka Ice Cream Sandwich -- including a bright 4.7-inch screen, 4G LTE data speeds, and a powerful camera. But the One X, which is crafted from a single piece of polycarbonate plastic, doesn't make the leap to quad-core processing. The HTC One X will have to contend with the allure of heat-of-the-moment smartphones including the just unveiled Samsung Galaxy S III, the well-established Apple iPhone 4S , and the potential of what might (or might not) arrive soon enough in an iPhone 5.

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O2 strikes Wi-Fi deal with Costa Coffee chain - MobilEgypt

Costa customers get 30 minutes free WiFi as O2 Wi-Fi extends retail reach O2 is partnering with Costa Coffee to offer the coffee chain’s customers free Wi-Fi. The rollout has started in London to co-incide with the Olympics and will be extended to a total of 835 stores across the UK. Costa customers will be given access to 30 minutes free Wi-Fi, with Costa Coffee Club members able to access unlimited Wi-Fi for free. O2 said the deal shows its commitment to working closely with the retail industry. The operator is in the process of deploying 3,000 hotspots in the UK, and is working with retailers on services such as Priority Moments and the recently launched O2 Wallet. O2 Wi-Fi managing director Gavin Franks said: “Coffee shops are seen as the traditional heartland for public access wifi and Costa is the largest coffee chain in the UK. “We have shown how our innovative models works in new contexts such as London Metro wifi and this deal shows that it also works in more traditional contexts.” Costa UK marketing director Kevin Hydes said: “As people spend around half an hour in our stores, we are delighted to be partnering with O2 and providing our customers with 30minutes of free WiFi. “This is the latest in a series of new partnerships with industry and sector leading brands for O2 Wifi. In 2012, O2 Wifi has already announced an additional 3,000 UK hotspots which are currently being deployed across the UK.”

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