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”People Who Sold Their iPhones May Not Be Eligible For Subsidized iPhone 3G Upgrade
Update: Looks like our the rep at AT&T gave us the wrong info despite double-checking the situation. If you recently sold your phone but haven't purchased another phone through AT&T with a subsidy and renewed a contract, then you're still eligible for a subsidized iPhone 3G at $199/$299. Even if you shoved your SIM into a temporary phone while you wait out the launch. If you have purchased a new phone with a subsidy, you're not eligible for another subsidy. Glad we cleared this up! Sorry for the scare. Our original post is after the jump, struck out.
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PS3 New Firmware In-Game XMB Demonstrated, Coming July 2
At last it's here: in-game crossbar menubar in the PlayStation 3. Sony's Eric Lempel says it's comingRIM's BlackBerry BIS v.2.5 Due On June 28, Will Include HTML Email Support
RIM is upgrading its BlackBerry Internet Service in anticipation for the next-gen of BlackBerry devices, and chief amongst the host of upgrades is the inclusion of native HTML email support – something users have been asking for since the dawn of the crackberry age. Finally, I will be able to expect the same psuedo-inspirational, gif-laden emails my parents already forward to me from all of my BlackBerry addict friends. I'm psyched. Version 2.5 of the BIS will also include OTA upgrades, calender improvements and several other as yet unnamed features. [Boy Genius Report]Question of the Day: How Often Do You Replace Your Cellphone (and Why)?
Like many current iPhone owners, I have been tossing around the merits of upgrading to the 3G version when it hits on July 11th. The debate about whether or not it is truly worth it has gone back and forth since the official announcement, but the bottom line is that I am an early adopter. I have come to accept this about myself and what it can mean for bank account—but many others take a completely different approach. The iPhone debate aside, I have a related two part question for you today. First off: how often do you replace your cellphone? And second: Why do you usually make the change?
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Windows 7 Will Have Same Foundation as Vista, Be Mostly Secret Until Launch
Microsoft's Windows chief Steven Sinofsky gave an interview to CNet News, throwing out some tidbits of knowledge on what's to come in Windows 7. Of the few details Steven actually gave out, the most interesting one is that it won't be using MinWin, a tiny Kernel that was supposed to replace the one in Vista. Instead, they're going to use an "evolutionary improvement" to Vista's, and have the exact same driver and software support as before. No XP -> Vista upgrade fiasco repeat. More »Sony Mylo 2 Software Upgrade Brings WMV Support, Other Stuff
A software upgrade to v1.1000 is now available for the Sony Mylo 2. The update brings WMV file support, a games shortcut on the home screen and SHOUTcast widget compatibility. Get your upgrade on by hitting the link, and if you notice any other improvements, drop them in the comments below. [Sony via Pocketables]
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Microsoft Cuts Vista Prices, XP Still Better
Looks like Microsoft is trying another push to get Vista Ultimate running as your OS of choice. The top-end operating system will receive a price cut from $399 to $319, whilst the upgrade version will now retail at $219, a savings of $40 on the original price. Vista Home Premium will also be dropped in price, from $159 to $129. If you were holding out, now seems like a good time as any to take the Vista plunge, or stick with XP SP3 because it kicks Vista-ass. Your call. Note: the Digg badge on this post corresponds to the original news' Digg. [News.com]
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AT&T HTC Tilt Update Available Now
We told you the HTC Tilt was rumored to be getting an update. Well, wash those rumors away; it's official, baby. The ROM update is for AT&T users only, and should you try loading on handsets locked to other networks, we reckon you will be sorry. The upgrade brings enhanced Bluetooth performance, enabled DTMF tones for the slide-out QWERTY keyboard, general stability and performance boost and Microsoft Adaptation Kit Update (AKU) 0.4.4. Hit the download link to get in on the updated action. [Download via Mobility Today] More »Vudu Update Brings 80 More HD Movie Titles, Other Goodies
The Vudu software has just been updated to version 1.2, and with it comes 80 new HD titles for rent. The new additions will be in the price range of $3.99 - $5.99, but the upgrade will also bring added functionality, including instant HD, (an indicator that alerts the user broadband speeds are high enough for HD content downloads); speed limit adjustment control, (user definable bandwidth limits and recommendations based on the imposed limit) and a constant audio setting for high-end audio equipment compatibility. In addition the UI will also get a slight re-work. Apple TV, are you scared? Not even a little? [Vudu Forum via TV Snob]
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Samsung BlackJack Finally Getting Windows Mobile 6 Update!
You've been waiting almost a year for it, but Samsung's finally putting out the Windows Mobile 6 upgrade for your BlackJack. Just hit up the link below at 5 p.m. EST (2 p.m. PST) and you'll be able to load it on your own phone. Saves you a bit of cash from having to upgrade to the BlackJack 2. [Samsung]
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PS3 DivX Update Coming 'Very Soon'
We met with DivX earlier today to discuss their upcoming plans, and one of the topics that came up was support for the PS3 console. According to the company, they expect the previously announced firmware update to hit the PS3 soon, which will enable full DivX support for the console. Though no specific time frame was given for this upgrade, their particular emphasis on saying it was coming soon leads us to believe it's "coming in a week or two" soon, as opposed to "4 months down the road" soon. More »
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iPhone 1.1.2 Firmware: What You Need to Know
The iPhone 1.1.2 Firmware just hit last night while you were out shooting drugs into your eyeballs, but here's what you need to know about it in the harsh, sober light of day. Long story short, you should wait until upgrading unless you're Gérard Depardieu. More »
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Best Buy Replaces Backordered $99 HD DVD Players With Newer Model
In a move so not Best Buy-like we had to double check, Best Buy is upgrading backordered Toshiba HD-A2 HD DVD players to the newer and more expensive HD-A3 model. This stems from a total sellout at the $99 price point when Best Buy pricematched Wal-Mart's $99 pre-Black Friday deal with their own sub-$100 player. But now that the HD-A2 is discontinued and lots of orders are placed and not filled, Best Buy is doing the Fonz and giving people lucky enough to get orders in a thumbs-up to the HD-A3 (which actually isn't even all that much better than the A2). [DailyTech via Consumerist]iTunes 7.5 Headed for November Release
Appleinsider sources have learned that iTunes 7.5 could arrive as early as next week, or the middle of the month at the latest. The upgrade is expected to offer better management of duplicate song entries and prevent crashes resulting from iTunes Plus upgrades. [Appleinsider]PC Dice Give You Saving Throw Against Hardware Failure
The DIY PC enthusiasts among you (we used to be one, years ago, before we got an actual job) know what a crapshoot it is upgrading bits and pieces of your rig to stay up to date with the latest games. With these PC Dice, however, you can take all the guesswork out of what components need to be upgraded. Just take the dice, which have operating systems on one die, parts/problems on another, and solutions on a third, and roll to see what your next step is. $27 a set means they're actually cheaper than most components you can purchase for a computer anyway, which makes for a great Xmas present for your favorite computer nerd. [PC Dice via Uber Gizmo via Oh Gizmo via Boing Boing Gadgets]
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