Archive for February, 2011

Pre Order Motorola XOOM (NOT) For Thursday Delivery At BestBuy!

Monday, February 21st, 2011

Pre Order Motorola XOOM (NOT) http://snapvoip.blogspot.com/
Bestbuy announced the availability of Motoroa XOOM I have been waiting. But I will not buy, pre order. Why? Because of one line in the fine print!
*1 month data activation required.
“To activate WiFi functionality on this device, a minimum of 1 month data subscription is required.” 
Yep here is a lolypop [...]

VTech Avant 5000 model cordless VoIP phone, First DECT Forum’s CAT-iq 2.0, Compliant Handset

Sunday, February 20th, 2011

Avant 5000 model cordless VoIP phone http://snapvoip.blogspot.com/
VTech announced a new phone model, Avant 5000 model cordless VoIP phone, said to be the first hand set compliant with CAT-iq 2.0, a certification program introduced by the DECT Forum in December 2010. The CAT-iq The program tests devices on protocol, radio frequency (RF) [...]

Low Bandwidth Skype For Mobile Markets With Low 3G Penetration.

Sunday, February 20th, 2011

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This week, Skype announced a low-bandwidth version Skype, for mobile markets in parts of the world where 3G service is not available or sparse. Skype describes it’s mobile solution as a simple carrier solution utilizing purpose built client-server solution. The optimization of software for low bandwidth is certainly a plus for VoIP IP Telephony provider.
“We [...]

Intel To Nokia, You Should Have Gone Google (Android)

Sunday, February 20th, 2011

Intel To Nokia Android is better than Windows phone 7 http://snapvoip.blogspot.com/
According to a post on Fortune, Intel CEO thinks if Nokia drop Meego, it should have at least teamed up with Google and it’s mobile OS, Android.
“I wouldn’t have made the decision he made, I would probably have gone to Android if I were [...]

“Night Fishing (Paranmanjang)”, The Movie Made Entirely On iPhone Wins Golden Bear Award

Sunday, February 20th, 2011

Movie Made With iPhone http://snapvoip.blogspot.com/
A short movie directed by two South Korean director brothers,  Park Chan-wook and  Chan-kyong, “Night Fishing (Paranmanjang)” won the Golden Bear Award for best short film at the 61st Berlin International Film Festival, organizers Announced today. The film was shot completely on an iPhone.
“The film we chose [...]

Tiny TinyUmbrella Released!

Friday, February 18th, 2011

Tiny TinyUmbrella http://snapvoip.blogspot.com/
notcom, Chronic Dev Team, has posted on his blog that a newer and leaner TinyUmbrella has been released, born out of need to save the bandwidth the downloads are consuming.
Another good news is that he will attend to iOS 4.2.1 recovery kick out issue, yes we are looking forward to it.
I just [...]

Android Platform Share! Android 1.5 To Android 2.3.

Friday, February 18th, 2011

Android Platform share http://snapvoip.blogspot.com/
Android Developers site has released some statistics on  Google’s Android Platform from Android 1.5 to the latest Android 2.3. The charts and table below shows relative number of active Android devices powered by given iteration of Android OS.
Immediately below is the information about data collected during two weeks period ending…
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Apple Losing Trust Over Subscription Requirements WIth. Antitrust Regulators

Friday, February 18th, 2011

Apple Losing Trust Over Subscription Requirements http://snapvoip.blogspot.com/
The Justice Department and the FTC are looking in to if Apple is breaking U.S. antitrust laws by forcing / coaxing media companies’ customers into the payment system for its iTunes store which require a 30% cut, according to the people familiar with the situation, WSJ published,
The European [...]

Verizon iPhone Insurance, A Pure iRip off?

Friday, February 18th, 2011

Verizon iPhone Insurance, http://snapvoip.blogspot.com/
Just read post by ifixyouri blog that listed Verizon iPhone insurance Coverage! Just had to post because they charge $10.99 a month and it has a $169 deductible for 16GB version and $199 deductible for 32GB version!
ifixyouri says they get you covered on repairs much cheaper. Checkout their post and their [...]

Who wants to be a genius? Apple Store Workers Do!

Friday, February 18th, 2011

Genius Bar http://snapvoip.blogspot.com/
At least one Apple Store worker who does not know anything about next iPad or iPhone, does. Among his many daily chores, he is also suppose to tell you;
“We usually have to tell them that if they unlock their iPhone, it won’t work. That it’s going to be like a $700 paperweight, [...]