HTC Will Provide Froyo Updates Before End of Year

Eric Lin, HTC Global PR and Online Community Manager, stated “I would believe that we would be done with our Froyo updates before Christmas” at a recent Qualcomm convention.  Although an exact time-line is still unknown, users should exercise some patience while waiting for the update.  Mr. Lin also stated that “it takes time to port all of our applications over to Froyo and then make sure that it is running well on each of our devices…We need to [...]

Google Voice Opened to the Public

Historically, the only way to utilize Google Voice was to request an invite.  Yesterday, Google updated the Google Voice application – opening it to the public, with no invitation required.

For users who aren’t familiar with the application, it provides an integrated voicemail player in Gmail, is also available as a mobile app, it can be used with an existing phone number, and also has the ability to transcribe your voicemails.

If you never received an invite, be sure to check it [...]

Nexus One Rooted – Again

The Nexus One has been rooted (again). This root version keeps the bootloader locked (unlocking would enable developers to flash software onto the device) – which ultimately keeps your warranty intact. This is huge for any user who was previously forced to choose between their warranty and reaping the benefits of rooting their device.

Booker-T, the hacker behind this new root, also used this method successfully on the Droid Incredible. Unfortunately the files haven’t been posted online yet, but Booker-T says [...]

WordPress 3.0 Now Available

WordPress 3.0 is “faster, stabler, and more secure, so you can focus on what matters (your audience) and let the rest fade to the background,” stated Matt Mullenweg of WordPress.  It also offers custom post types, menu editors, a new theme, over 1000 bug fixes, and much more.  You can learn more about WordPress 3.0 here:  http://wordpress.org/development/2010/06/thelonious/