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Is there a crack in your Xperia?
John Chan | Dec 30, 2008
(Credit: XDA Developers)
Update: Sony Ericsson has informed us that there have been no reports of the mentioned cracks in Asia so far. The company says that any complaints will be assessed on a "case-by-case basis", which means someone will need to actually have this problem before we will find out how Sony Ericsson will react to it. Click here to read the X1's warranty terms (warning: PDF link).
According to a discussion at XDA Developers, some users are seeing cracks on their Sony Ericsson Xperia X1. These hairline fractures seem to develop around the stylus slot in the silver version and are occurring to sets bought in Europe. From the forum thread, those with black sets aren't getting the same problem and some are speculating that the reason for that is because the black version uses a different material around the stylus slot area.
Unexplained cracks in gadgets are not uncommon. Some might remember early batches of the Nintendo DS Lite also encountered such an issue on its screen hinge. Nintendo US repaired or replaced sets, but those not in the US may still be living with a cracked DS Lite. We have contacted Sony Ericsson regarding its replacement policy and are awaiting a response. In the meantime, go have a look at your X1 and see if you have such a problem. Let us know in the Talkback below.
Via WMExperts
Rumor has Android G2 in the works
Steven Musil | Dec 22, 2008
HTC G1
The T-Mobile G2, as the device will reportedly be called, will debut on January 26, according to "rumors" reported by Cell Phone Signal. The new device is expected to have a 5-megapixel autofocus camera, VGA camera for video calls, a full touch screen, and Wi-Fi connectivity, according to the blog.
Boy Genius Report has reported a follow-up rumor that says those specs are pretty accurate, but that the release date will actually be in April. Boy Genius' tipster said the G2 wouldn't have a physical QWERTY keyboard, but there would still be a trackball at the bottom of the device.
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Google reveals upcoming Android features
David Meyer | Dec 22, 2008
T-Mobile's G1, aka the HTC Dream, was the first phone to go on sale with Google's Android operating system.
Android is in the process of being turned by Google from its own development project into open source. This week, some of the changes made to the mobile operating system by a private group of developers came to light in Cupcake--the Android code the group shares with the outside world. Now, according to the Android road map, the Cupcake enhancements have started to be merged into the wider, open-source Android project.
The private development branch will continue to operate, and the current merging of the new features into the master Android branch will be completed in early January.
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Will 2009 be the year of the Android?
Damian Koh | Dec 22, 2008
Though Apple had been making headlines with the iPhone 3G, the smart phone to beat in 2009 is the Android-based HTC G1. Powering the G1 is an open source operating system which has loads of potential. However it's not alone, as Windows Mobile and Symbian are already dominant in the smart phone market and RIM gaining ground with its consumer-led BlackBerrys. The G1 is already shipping in the US, but we'll only be able to see what the open source platform and community can really do next year.
What do you think? Will you wait for an Android smart phone?
RIM goes to Vietnam
Damian Koh | Dec 18, 2008
Research In Motion, maker of the BlackBerry handhelds, has announced the launch of its wireless solution in Vietnam.
The services which include the BlackBerry Enterprise Server for corporations and BlackBerry Internet Service for small businesses and individuals will be offered via telco operator Viettel, with Alcatel-Lucent powering the backend technology.
According to the release, three handsets--the Pearl 8100, 8700 and Curve 8320--will be available at launch.
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