Upgrade your HD2 to Gingerbread for $99.99.

Those of you out there who were disappointment when you did not get an upgrade to Windows Phone 7 for your beloved HD2, rejoice, On the Go Solutions is offering an upgrade to Android 2.3 for a $100. What that means? Well, you won't have to buy another device or dual boot your phone. The upgrade turns your phone into an Android phone. The only problem is that you will need to ship your device to them, so it's going to cost a bit more than a $100 but dramatically less than purchasing a new device. My recommendation: GO for it.



I wonder what is Microsoft position on this. They probably did not notice, too busy trying to build a slate powered by Windows 7.


Upgrade features:

- This upgrade is for the HTC HD2 T8585 or T9193 Models .
- T-Mobile HD2 Models are also supported
- Rooted Android 2.3 Gingerbread
- MDJ CyanogenMod7 Latest Version
- Nand Install, with new Radio firmware
- ClockworkMod Recovery Installed


Visit http://www.onthegosolutions.com/product.asp?ref=email&itemMDL=UP_HD2_DROID for more information.

Migrate to Android with SPB Migration Tool

With Android getting more traction, it is no surprise that SPB Software is now offering a tool to help migrate your data from the "old Windows Mobile or Symbian devices to a new Android smartphone." SPB Migration Tool is an easy-to-use software to transfer your personal data to your new Android phone. "SPB Migration Tool comes as a complete solution, which allows copying your personal information like call history, text messages, contacts, and bookmarks to a new Android smartphone. What makes SPB Migration Tool unique is an easy-to-use and convenient interface. The migration can be made in several simple steps and it doesn't require desktop to save the data on it."

There are two ways to do this through a simple interface:

1.     Using a MicroSD card

2.     Through the cloud.

If you choose the cloud, your data will be encrypted and stored on the servers for 12 hours before being completely deleted.

Main features:

• Copies text messages, contacts, call history and bookmarks
• Migration with storage card
• Migration through web without registration
• Data protection and encryption
• Easy to use wizard interface with complete explanation

Pricing and Availability

The tool can be used to transfer data from: Symbian S60 3rd edition and up, Windows Mobile 5 and later Professional edition. The target platform supported: Android 2.1 and up. The SPB Migration Tool is available for 9.95 USD from Android Market.

SPB Migration Tool product page: http://spb.com/android-software/migration/

Instructions on migrating: http://www.migratetoandroid.com/

 

 

 

Merry Christmas all

I'm currently on vacation in Hong Kong, that is why this blog has been silent for a while. I will be back next year. Until then, I wish you all a Merry Christmas. Hope Santa will bring some cool stuff to all of you.

I just got a tweet from Santa, and he's bringing me an iPad. I'm so excited.

Dear readers,  thank you for your Support and again, have a great Christmas.

I'm posting this from my Nexus One.

Facebook app for Android now supports chat.

Indeed, Facebook app for Android got a manual update this morning that brings the long awaited chat functionality. This update also contains push notifications and some bug fixes.  Unfortunately, push notifications only works with Chat and other functions of the app still relies on preset intervals.

Chat is a welcome addition and can be downloaded free from Android Market.

SPB TV 2.0 now free on Market.

You may now watch mobile TV on your Android phone with the free SPB TV, no subscription fee required. As is not quite the case with a lot of apps on Market, SPB TV supports all Android devices, including tablets.

Here's a list of features:

• Unique TV browser with quick channels preview for fast channel selection.
• Picture-in-picture mode.
• 150+ live and on-demand channels in over 20 languages.
• Integrated TV guide.

Check out the video to learn more:

Google introduces Nexus S with Gingerbread.

It's now official, Gingerbread is officially out on the Nexus S. Nexus One owners are still waiting for the OTA update and so far, no notifications have popup on my phone. The Nexus S has some nice specs, not specifically impressive:

A 1Ghz Hummingbird processor.
Front and rear facing cameras.
16GB of internal memory.
4" inch display.

"Gingerbread is the fastest version of Android yet, and it delivers a number of improvements, such as user interface refinements, NFC support, a new keyboard and text selection tool, Internet (VoIP/SIP) calling, improved copy/paste functionality and gyroscope sensor support."

I wonder why they did not just call the phone the Nexus Two? The new device will reach online store on December 16. Until then, here's a couple of videos until it becomes available.






Update (via Techcrunch): I found the answer to my question about the Nexus S name. While it was obvious at some point that the new Nexus would be the Nexus 2, Samsung chose to keep the Nexus but not the "2", because "We don't like being number two." Makes sense :)

Angry Birds Christmas edition released

The pigs thought that Christmas would bring them some much needed rest but that not counting on the bird's tenacity. Worst yet, the  pigs will will endure the pounding throughout every season now. This is what you get when you steal eggs.
Angry Birds Seasons is available free for download on Market and includes the Halloween edition.

Enjoy.

Flash Player 10.1 is ready for "future OS updates".

With the Android community all excited with the not-yet-officially-announced release of Android 2.3, Adobe posted an update for Flash Player to Market during the night. What's interesting here is the description as it starts with an all caps ATTENTION.

"ATTENTION: Please install the current Flash Player (ver. 10.1.105.6) to ensure that the runtime loads properly with future OS updates. By clicking "Install"..."

For sure, Adobe is ready for Android 2.3.

Angry Birds updated.

The update increases the number of levels up to 195. Wow, that's a lot and I doubt I'll ever go through them all as I haven't even finished the first release. Not that it's difficult or not fun, it's about the time I'm willing to devote to those cute Angry birds.

Besides the increase in the number of levels, Angry birds now supports QVGA devices running Android, obviously.

"We have fixed a number of issues that a lot of people experienced with Angry Birds on Android, including the lank screen issue on Android 1.6 devices, and the white textures appearing on certain devices."


Version 1.4.2 is available for download on Android Market and GetJar.

Facebook and Twitter gets updated.

A couple of updates have appeared for my Nexus One on Android Market today, among which are Facebook and Twitter. For the latter, the updates bring speed, a cleaner timeline, tweet details and Pull to refresh.
Facebook app for Android seems to bring some more features.

1. Groups: It is now possible to share posts with just a small group of friends.
2. Places: Share where you are with friends, see where friends are and discover nearby places.
3. Improved Notifications: View comments and updates within the app.

The forth item is the usual "various bug fixes".