HTC began issuing a software patch for a security issue related to the WiFi in certain devices. A problem with the “access_wifi_state” permission allowed network password sniffing through the devices. Affected handsets include the Desire HD, myTouch 4G, Desire S, Sensation, Evo 3D, Droid Incredible, and Thunderbolt. The update will come over the air, though a manual update will be made available this coming week.
Source: Phonescoop
Google Wednesday announced Google Docs for Android had been updated, bringing support for offline document viewing. Users must select files they’d like to view offline ahead of time, which will then be downloaded and stored on the device. Files are then synced when a device is back online. The update also brought high resolution view of documents on the tablet, along with page swiping for navigation.
Also updated was the Chrome to Phone application, allowing users to send links from their Chrome browser to the browser on their Android device.
Both updates are available for free in the Android Market.
Download: Chrome to Phone, Google Docs
Source: Android Central
AT&T Wednesday released Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread for the Samsung Infuse 4G. The update can only be installed via a Windows PC. A full list of changes is below:
Download: Android 2.3.6 for Samsung Infuse
Source: AT&T and Android Central Infuse 4G forums
A test ROM of Ice Cream Sandwich for the Sprint Samsung Nexus S 4G has been leaked, and it appears to be a final version for the device. Listed as the 4.0.4 build, the package contains a new software modem and bootloader, and its been running smooth for those that have installed it. Proceed with caution, more information at the links below.
Also, for those interested in doing an in-place update without losing any data or installed apps, check out Joey’s post over at XDA-Developers as well.
Source: XDA-Developers via Android Central
Sprint Monday released an iPhone application called Sprint Mobile Zone, allowing users to access their account information, check current promos, and even view information such as power consumption and resource levels on the device. The app is available for free in the .
Source: iMore
RIM Monday announced that BlackBerry devices would be able to make use of the Microsoft Office 365 features through the new BlackBerry Business Cloud Services. The service is geared towards government and business users, and lets organizations manage device deployments via Exchange Online. Business Cloud Services offers resetting of device passwords, remotely locking and wiping devices and helps manage both personal and business data on the device through BlackBerry Balance. There is no charge for the service to medium-sized and enterprise subscribers.
Source: BlackBerry Business Cloud Services via CrackBerry
HP Wednesday announced a roadmap for release of the source code for webOS, anticipating a complete release by September. From here on known as Open webOS 1.0, the timeline is as follows:
HP also revealed that the mobile operating system will be moving to a standard Linux kernel, hoping to attract those familiar with it product and software development.
Press Release:
HP to Commit webOS to Open Source by Fall 2012
New version of acclaimed Enyo developer tool and source code available now
PALO ALTO, Calif., Jan. 25, 2012 – HP today began executing its plan to deliver an open webOS by committing to a schedule for making the platform’s source code available under an open source license.
The company aims to complete this milestone in its entirety by September.
HP also announced it is releasing version 2.0 of webOS’s innovative developer tool, Enyo. Enyo 2.0 enables developers to write a single application that works across mobile devices and desktop web browsers, from the webOS, iOS and Android platforms to the Internet Explorer and Firefox browsers – and more. The source code for Enyo is available today, giving the open source community immediate access to the acclaimed application framework for webOS.
By contributing webOS to the open source community, HP unleashes the creativity of hardware and software developers to build a new generation of applications and devices.
“HP is bringing the innovation of the webOS platform to the open source community,” said Bill Veghte, executive vice president and chief strategy officer, HP. “This is a decisive step toward meeting our goal of accelerating the platform’s development and ensuring that its benefits will be delivered to the entire ecosystem of web applications.”
The webOS code will be made available under the Apache License, Version 2.0, beginning with the source code for Enyo.
webOS roadmap
Over the first half of the year, HP will make individual elements of webOS source code available – from core applications like Mail and Calendar to its Linux kernel – until the full code base is contributed to the open source community by September.
January: Enyo 2.0 and Enyo source code Apache License, Version 2.0
February: Intended project governance model, QT WebKit extensions, JavaScript core, UI Enyo widgets
March: Linux standard kernel, Graphics extensions EGL, LevelDB, USB extensions
April: Ares 2.0, Enyo 2.1, Node services
July: System manager (“Luna”), System manager bus, Core applications, Enyo 2.2
August: Build release model, Open webOS Beta, Open webOS 1.0
Enyo 2.0 and Enyo source code
Enyo 1.0 made it simple to write apps that worked on a variety of webOS form factors. Version 2.0 extends this “write once, run anywhere” capability to a range of other platforms, including mobile and desktop web browsers.
More information about Enyo and the source code is available at http://developer.palm.com/blog.
Apache License, Version 2.0
The Apache License, Version 2.0 is commonly used to govern contributions to open source software projects. It provides a legal framework that balances open innovation and a dependable user experience, which is consistent with HP’s vision for webOS.
About HP
HP creates new possibilities for technology to have a meaningful impact on people, businesses, governments and society. The world’s largest technology company, HP brings together a portfolio that spans printing, personal computing, software, services and IT infrastructure to solve customer problems. More information about HP (NYSE: HPQ) is available at http://www.hp.com.
Source: Phonescoop – webOS Nation
iPhone 4S and iPad 2 users who have been waiting for a jailbreak received good news Friday. An exploit known as “corona” has been made available for these devices running iOS 5.0 or 5.0.1. The tool has been named “Absinthe A5” and requires visiting the Greenpois0n website to trigger the action. As noted by numerous users, VPN may need to be enabled for the jailbreak to work. Initially, only a Mac version was available, though a Windows tool came online a day later. The new build was the combination of efforts by the iPhone Dev Team, the Chronic Dev team and a hacker known as pod2g.
Source: Greenpois0n.com via iMore and 9to5Mac
HP Thursday released webOS 2.2.4 for Pre smartphones, and 3.0.5 for the TouchPad tablet. The update improves the contacts, calendar and messaging along with Skype support and Bluetooth enhancements.
webOS v3.0.5
TouchPad users will be receiving webOS 3.0.5. This TouchPad update offers users faster switching in Calendar views, IM presence indicators and faster scrolling in Email, support for HTTP Live Streaming, the ability to easily toggle auto-correction on or off, and an option you can set so that a period will be inserted when you press the space bar twice. Further details can be found here.
webOS v2.2.4
Unlocked Pre 2 and AT&T, Verizon, and unlocked Pre 3 phones will receive an update to. For Pre 2, this update brings improvements in Skype voice calling and messaging, and MAP for Bluetooth. For all devices, you’ll find Messaging, Calendar, and Contacts enhancements.
Source: PalmInfocenter
Managing email through GMail on iOS has long been something of a clunky process. If you didn’t know better, you’d assume that the trash icon at the bottom of the app actually deletes an email…though, you’d be wrong. The moving a message to All Mail action when hitting trash on a message makes sense if you understand that Google set up the service to save all messages you receive, but over time, they’re relenting to the fact that not everyone wants this to be the case, and have provided us the option now for “Deleting Email As Trash”.
Simply head over to http://m.google.com/sync from your mobile browser, and you’ll be faced with a list of devices that have synced in the past with your Google account, then choose the appropriate device. You may notice a ton of phones and tablets in your list, choose the one(s) that are still active by looking for the “Last sync” date of today.
Then, check the box for “Enable “Delete Email As Trash” for this device. Hit Save, and you’re all set. Now when you delete email messages in iOS mail, they are properly moved to the trash. You can still archive using the move to folder function. Finally…a way to properly delete email through the iOS platform.
Thanks Matt and Dave And Gmail
Mickey Papillon
Joey Koppes