I9100BVKJ4 Orange Samsung Galaxy S2 Android 2.3.5 Firmware Update Online

The Samsung Galaxy S2 with carrier branded by Orange gets the official Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread firmware updates. The firmware build number is I9100BVKJ4 with a build date of October 24, 2011. Many Orange SGS2 owners expected a signal boosts on the Android 2.3.5 firmware, so hope that this will improved signal performance. Here's a list of  I9100BVKJ4 firmware for each specific region, for advance users who prepared a stock ROM and or having difficulty updating through Kies server. Just take note that the CSC file is different from each other regions. Austria (Orange)Product code: GT-I9100LKAONECSC: ONE - I9100ONEKJ5France (Orange)Product...

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I9100BUKJ3 Vodafone Samsung Galaxy S2 Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread Official Firmware Updates Online

The Official Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread for Samsung Galaxy S2 provide by Vodafone has finally been rolled out recently. The regional push of the updates started from the first week of November until all Vodafone's users gets the 2.3.5 upgrade. The firmware build number is I9100BUKJ3  - GINGERBREAD.BUKJ3 with a build date of October 17, 2011. The build info below shows the UK version of the I9100BUKJ3 firmware. Android Version - 2.3.5 GingerbreadModel Number - GT-I9100Baseband Version - I9100BUKI1Build Number - GINGERBREAD.BUKJ3 Here's a list of CSC file since each region got a different CSC version that stands for country specific code for...

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Asus Zenbook UX21

Asus Philippines has announced the official pricing for the 11.6-inch Asus Zenbook UX21 ultrabook. Only one configuration for the Asus UX21 will be offered in the Philippines. The UX21 is priced at Php53,995. Asus Zenbook UX21 specifications:Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 11.6-inch display (1366×768 pixel resolution)Intel Core i5 2467M (3M cache. 1.60 GHz)Intel HD Graphics 30004GB DDR3 RAM128GB SSD0.3MP camera1 x USB 3.0 port, 1 x USB 2.0 port,1 x micro-HDMI port, 1 x mini-VGA portBluetooth 4.0WiFi 802.11 b/g/nBang and Olufsen ICEpower & ASUS SonicMaster Tech Audio11.7 x 7.7 x 0.11-0.67-inch dimension2.43 pounds5 hours...

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Another Apple Siri versus Android Speaktoit showdown, this time from the UK

Virtual Assistants are all the rage these days with all the media attention around Apple and Siri. I myself, was not as excited since I have been using Vlingo as a Virtual Assistant, but really do not use it much. Vlingo works fine, I guess I am not the type who like to speak out commands. But, than again I am a bit of an old bloke used to doing things the old way.Vlingo was my choice because I find to be useful in the only place a use it, while driving in a car. This is because Vlingo has a completely hands free mode. Vlingo works,  but does not have much in terms of "personality." After watching the nice people over at HardwareZone in Singapore test Apple's Siri versus Android Speaktoit I gave the app a try. Speaktoit does have a personality. How much personality?...

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Top 10 Best Affiliate Networks

For all the bloggers and other enthusiasts who want to earn some extra cash without doing any much efforts then affiliate network marketing programs are for you. This program requires a little bit of creativity and skills from your end and soon you will be earning a handsome amount of cash. Here are some of the Top 10 Best Affiliate Networks that you can work to improve your business  or organization and  normal people can also earn money easily through this online affiliate marketing:Read more...

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Smart Communications is now offering the Nokia N9 for pre-order

Smart Communications is now offering the Nokia N9 for pre-order. The Nokia N9 is a MeeGo powered smartphone with a 3.9-inch screen. Two versions are available. One with 16GB or internal storage and another with 64GB. Internal storage is not expandable via SD card.Nokia N9 16GB - Free at Data Plan 2000Nokia N9 64GB - Free at Data Plan 3000 or Php1,200 at All-in Plan 3500.Bundled with the phone is a Nokia Wireless Music Receiver MD-310 which connects your phone to your stereo.The pre-order period runs from November 4 to 21, 20011. Pick-up date is November 21, 20...

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S5830XWKS9 Official Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread Firmware Update for Samsung Galaxy Ace Released

Seems like Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830 users almost got no complaints about new firmware updates, because it's keep on coming like day after day. Lately, another Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread officially released by Samsung Kies server in Poland and The Netherlands. These new version got the build number of S5830XWKS9 a CSC files (XEO - Poland S5830XEOKP2) and (XEN - Netherlands S5830XENKS1) with a build date of October 15, 2011.According to users who already tried it says, it does not have much any difference from previous versions, just a few improvement in usability performance, it became more smoother. The Wifi connection become much faster, some...

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Download PES 2012 Demo Game for PC

Pro Evolution Soccer (PES) 2012 was latest game title released by Konami Digital Entertainment Inc at Gamescom 2011. The Demo version of game is out now and available for free download from official site and this football game is playable on both PC and console platforms like PS2 PS3 Wii and X360. The Full version of game is available on all leading gaming market stores at 14th October 2011. They have improved the interactive gameplay and added many more additional features, it makes you feel that you are really playing soccer game in real world environment . They made few changes than the previous series in order to entertain soccer fans and users can able to chose their favorite teams and their playing styles . Here you can see improvements on this things physics, speed, graphics and animation...

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Apple Siri versus Android Speaktoit Assistant

HardwareZone tests Apple's iPhone 4 and its Siri Virtual Assistant versus a HTC Desire HD and Speaktoit Assistant. The results are kind of surprising.From the tests, it looks like HTC Desire HD and Speaktoit Assistant was the clear winner, with Asian accents and places at least.You can read their entire Apple iPhone 4S review at this li...

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I9100XWKJ2 Android 2.3.5 Firmware Update for Samsung Galaxy S2 released

Here comes another Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread firmware update for Samsung Galaxy S II I9100. This has just been reportedly as an official Kies server firmware release in France, the version build number is I9100XWKJ2 in which got the default CSC file code XEF- France = I9100XEFKJ1 and a build date of October  21, 2011.The SBL (Samsung Boot Loader) does not included in the file. So in flashing this in Odin, you may need to flash the old bootloader via PDA (or Bootloader) and then you can reset via USB Jig again. I9100XWKJ2 Android 2.3.5 FirmwarePDA: I9100XWKJ2Phone: I9100XXKI4CSC: I9100OJPKJ1Version: Android 2.3.5 GingerbreadBuild Date:...

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Sony Vaio S VPCSB26FG is now selling at 10K less (Php44,999)

The Sony Vaio S is the companies mainstream business laptop. The VPCSB26FG model is the entry level Vaio S. Featuring a 13.3-inch (1366 x 768 pixel) resolution screen and weighing in at just 3.8 pounds, it is large enough to be used as a primary laptop or for hours of long use and light enough for frequent carry. The Sony Vaio S weighs 0.8 pounds less than it primary competitor, the 13-inch Apple MacBook Pro. This puts the Vaio S in between the weight of a MacBook Pro and MacBook Air, while providing an optical drive and discrete graphics.The other specifications are:Windows 7 Home Premium with Service Pack 1 64-bitIntel®...

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AMD Fusion E-450 ultraportable round-up

AMD Fusion. A few months ago we were lamenting the fact that despite the AMD Fusion accelerated processing unit being an excellent platform to build a low cost ultraportable laptop on, there were few options available. Now, there are a plethora of options for lightweight ultraportable AMD Fusion options in the market. While there are the older E-350 units still avialable, and the slower C-50 and C-60's the one we recommend the AMD Fusion E-450. The E-450 has a dual core processor clocked running at 1.65GHz which is clocked just a bit higher than 1.60GHz of the older E-350. What makes a bigger difference in performance is that the E-450...

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Google Launching a Music Download Store

Nowadays, it’s a hot topic that Google is starting a free music download store. This facility will work intently with the social network of the Google plus. It is authentic news that Google will launch the music store soon. Some of the predictions and reviews shows that it will be within two weeks but according to experts and professionals who are familiar with the Google policies and music download store the release can take more than two weeks. Fans of Google Music download store can use this offer for many advance song sharing options.It will be possible to share lots of new free mp3 songs and mp4 videos with the help of Google Music Download...

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Want to see how Windows Phone 7.5 works - Nokia shows you how interactively

Nokia has a though task on its hands. It migrates to a one year old operating system whose very existence is not known to many, and even those who have heard of it really do not know what it is like. So while showing off its latest Windows Phone 7.5 devices, Nokia is also promoting Windows Phone 7.5.You can try out the interactive Nokia Lumia Demo at this link. You need a Facebook Account to use the demo. It will ask for access to your account details, but it will use them for the demo display only. I do not want to spoil anything. Just click grant, and your in for a thre...

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S5570XWKS7 (Spain Firmware) Android 2.3.5 for Samsung Galaxy Mini S5570

Just recently, another Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread firmware for Samsung Galaxy Mini  S5570 released. S5570XWKS7 is the said build number and with a default 'CSC: FOP = SPAIN' Spanish firmware version. There has been no reports yet that this firmware was officially released in Spain, so we just assume that this is another Android 2.3.5 version leak  from the developer (not confirmed yet). The build date was October 15, 2011. As of the date on this post, there are now three Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread stock ROMs available for Galaxy Mini, the S5570XWKS2 that was also leaked a while ago and the S5570XWKS1 which was reportedly officially released...

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Google Halloween Doodle 2011

A fun time-lapse video of the Google doodle team & friends carving giant pumpkins in the Halloween spirit. Shot on location at Google's Headquarters in Mountain View, CA. Music by Slavic Soul Party! Composed by Matt Mo...

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HTC EVO Design 4G Review

PhoneArena reviews the HTC EVO Design 4G. The EVO Design 4G is quite the looker with an aluminum unibody design and 4" qHD display. Known as the Hero S elsewhere, the EVO Design 4G has WiMAX data and a dark paint job to set it apart. Other key features include a 5 megapixel rear and 1.3MP forward-facing cameras, 1.2GHz Snapdragon processor and DLNA...For more details, check out our web site:http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/HTC-EVO-Design-4G-Review_id2...

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MHL Consortium shows some of the latest MHL features

"There are now 2 HDTVs that are MHL compliant, the Toshiba WL800A and the Samsung UN46D7000 now also got a firmware update that ads MHL support. Possibly that all new HDTVs will include this functionality. It allows for charging MHL compliant phones and tablets and to remote control them with the TV remote through one simple cable and one Micro-USB connector. Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich might add new MHL features to the UI, otherwise the MHL Consortium is trying to convince app developers and smart phone makers to design the apps and the OS to take advantage of the 1920x1080 resolution of the HDTV when using the HDMI output, to provide higher resolution user interfaces, higher resolution games, the ARM Processors and GPU in those phones and tablets are now getting powerful enough to output...

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What is Google TV?

An overview of the new Google TV experie...

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Apple iPhone 4S Philippine pricing

With Globe Telecom being the exclusive iPhone distributor in the Philippines, those wanting unlocked iPhone's have to turn to the grey market. Factory unlocked iPhone 4S phones are already available in the Philippines. You can find these sellers on TipidCP at this link. iPhone 4S 16Gb - Php46,000  32Gb - Php51,000  64Gb - Php56,500  iPhone 4If you are looking for the older iPhone 4 is still now priced at Php29,000 for the 16GB model in black and Php29,500 for the same model in white. The iPhone 4 is also available from Globe Telecom, but a pre-paid unit will set you back Php37,499. Unlike in other countries, the...

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Halloween threat from Gameloft

Gameloft is offering three games at a discounted price of just US$0.99 (Php42.43) as a promotion this Halloween season. This promotion applies to sale over the Android Market.Link to Uno at the Android MarketLink to Order & Chaos at the Android MarketLink to Backstab at the Android Mar...

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Battery-gate? Apple iPhone 4S / iOS5 battery drain issues

We first heard about battery life issues with the Apple iPhone 4S, and iOS5 upgraded iPhone 4's and 3GS's, from PhoneArena almost two weeks ago. Back than, I figured it was really just a result of iOS5 five being more Android like since it now sync's to the cloud, updates location data and has notifications. I figured people may also have just been using Siri too much. A week later Chris Breen of Macworld wrote about his efforts to diagnose the problem. But when we see things like The Inquirer writing that the Samsung Galaxy S II has longer batter life than the iPhone 4S, we really start to wonder. The Galaxy S II does after all have...

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Samsung overtakes Apple as the biggest smartphone seller in Q3 of 2011

The BBC citing data from Strategy Analytics reports that Samsung how now overtaken Apple as the biggest smartphone maker in the world. For the third quarter of 2011 Samsung accounted for 23.8% of of all smartphones shipped in the quarter. Apple came in second with 14.6% and Nokia came in third with 14.4%.Market share Q3 2011Samsung - 23.8%Apple - 14.6%Nokia - 14.4%This time last year Nokia had a 26.5% share with Apple coming in with 14.1% and Samsung with 7.5%. Market share Q3 2010 Nokia - 26.5%Apple - 14.1%Samsung - 7.5%Source: CNETOne thing which should be noted is that Samsung and Nokia offer smartphones at all price points...

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Nokia's flexible user interface prototype demo

CNETTV A prototype at Nokia World in London of device controlled by how it's flex...

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LG Optimus Black @Php15,990

LG is offering its slim 4-inch Android phone, the LG Optimus Black, on a promotional price of Php15,990 which is a discount of Php2,000 from its current market price. The promotion runs until December 18, 2011.The promo mechanics are a bit more complicated than I would have liked. To avail of the promotion you have to buy it online through LG's website and payment must be made through a credit card or paypal account. The phone will be delivered to your address. Would be better if they just offered the promotional price on over the counter sales. Anyway, you can get you the LG Optimus Black at the promotional price by following...

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Windows Phone 7 arrives

Nokia has comes out with their first Windows Phone 7.5 handsets, the Lumia 800 and 710. From a hardware standpoint these devices are not revolutionary. The most significant thing these Nokia phones id that they will give the world a good look at Windows Phone 7.5. In a world obsessed by apps, Windows Phone 7 was largely ignored when it came out last year because it had a small app market compounded by the lack some key features. I also think one problem with Windows Phone 7 was it dared to do things in a different way.Today mobile phone operating systems do look like they evolved from my first Windows based smartphone, which in...

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Samsung Galaxy Mini S5570XXKS1 Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread Officially Release in Russia

The latest official Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread firmware update has been release via Kies server for Samsung Galaxy Mini S5570 in Russia. The firmware build number is S5570XXKS1 with CSC file S5570SERKS1 which has the firmware code "SER" for Russia. A few days ago a leak stock ROM with build number of S5570XWKS2 which is also an Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread  was also released but some reports from advance users who already tried it that it drains the battery too fast. Although, there is only a few changes from 2.3.4 but, we hope that this might be a stable Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread for Galaxy Mini.Here's the screenshot via samkiesupdates tweets...

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Does Apple now think it invented the Apple?

Apple and patent lawsuits is starting to border on the ridiculous. But this one takes that case. New.com.au reports when a small the owner of a small cafe in Germany, Apfelkind, was trying to register her trademark, she received a letter from Apple sent her a letter from California headquarters last month saying its logo would be damaged by any trademark rights she might win for her apple and that in particular, the choice of the color red, the leaf on the apple stem and the shape of the apple could confuse consumers.Here are the two marks, you deci...

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Make Free Video Calls on Samsung Galaxy S and S2 using Skype

In this post, we will show you simple way to make free video calls on your Samsung Galaxy S and S2 Android Devices using Skype video calling feature which was recently added to some limited android phones only and we hope that they will enable this feature for all android compatible smartphones for next update of this application.Skype is one the best chat client which support many features such as video calling, text messaging, making group calls, group chat for affordable prices. Skype releases its official app to all the Android users in which you can make video calling from your android device. In the previous update of android there are...

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S5570XWKS2 Android 2.3.5 for Samsung Galaxy Mini S5570 now available

The Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread for Samsung Galaxy Mini S5570 is available online and released by sammobile. The firmware build number is S5570XWKS2 which has a firmware code for Europe. There are no reports that this version is an official firmware update that has been released over Europe regions, so this might be a developers leak (not confirmed yet).Some advance users already tried the said S5570XWKS2 Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread on their Samsung Galaxy Mini and here's some feedbacks what they came up so far on this upgraded Android 2.3.5 version: - Looks like the same as of 2.3.4- Battery life improves but others says it's fast draining- Much...

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HTC Beats on Tour

HTC Beats on TourHTC sensation XE and XL with beats au...

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Nokia Lumia 800 and Lumia 710

Nokia launched two Windows power smartphones today, the Nokia Lumia 800 and Lumia 710.The Nokia Lumia 800 takes its place as Nokia new flagship, with a curved 3.7-inch 480 x 800 resolution ClearBlack AMOLED LCD, encased in a stylish black, cyan or magenta case. Inside is a 1.4GHz processor, 512MB or RAM, 16GB of internal storage and maybe its best feature, a 8MP camera with f/2.2 Carl Zeiss Tessar lens with a dual led flash and a dedicated camera button. On paper at least, this should be better than the camera on the Apple iPhone 4S and on any Android phone.A bit perplexing is the absence of a front camera. That is one feature that distinguishes...

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