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  Just as expected, Nokia has released the much awaited Belle OS update for Symbian devices. The update arrives on devices running Symbian Anna OS which includes the Nokia N8, E7, E6, X7, C6-01, C7 and the Nokia Oro. I just updated the Nokia E6 to the new OS and I must say, the first [...]

  Sony will soon release a new firmware update for PS3 users. The firmware v3.70 will make lives of PlayStation Plus subscribers easier by enabling auto upload function and Trophies. With the new feature, PlayStation Plus subscribers will be able to backup their game saves automatically in their account. Also, the Trophies will now sync [...]

  Although Samsung will update Galaxy Tab 10.1 for users visiting the New York store, most Galaxy Tab 10.1 owners will receive the update couple of days later. Samsung has announced the major software update for Galaxy Tab 10.1 will be available over-the-air to consumers starting August 5. The OTA update will bring Samsung’s own [...]

  A new firmware update for Galaxy S II has been unearthed by its users. Unlike previous leaks, the XXKG1 build is one of the biggest Gingerbread updates as it upgrade the phone firmware to Android 2.3.4. In addition to the video chatting capability in GTalk, the firmware also adds other improvements like no home [...]

  Microsoft has released the much awaited NoDo update for Windows Phone 7 devices. It’s a major update that adds a lot of functionalities to the phone, including Copy and Paste. In addition to this, the OS version 7.0.7390.0 now has a faster access to games and apps, improved search and other improvements in Marketplace, [...]

  Sony has rolled out a new firmware update for PS3 users. The new v3.60 update won’t bring a horde of features for you to enjoy but if you’re a PlayStation Plus subscriber, post-update the PS3 will allow users to upload their game saves on Sony’s servers. For those who aren’t a PS Plus sub, [...]

  Google has rolled out the Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread update for both of its Nexus phones. While Nexus One users will taste the Gingerbread for the first time, Nexus S users will be treated with some new feature additions and bug fixes. First and foremost will be the resolution of random reboot issue and random [...]

  Sprint has announced that Samsung’s Galaxy S device, Epic 4G will receive the impending Android 2.2 update today. The EB13 will upgrade the Epic 4G’s OS to Froyo and bring in additional features like GPS improvements, Adobe Flash 10.1 support, Bluetooth voice dialing, install apps on external storage etc. The update will be released [...]

  Nokia has released its first major update for new Symbian devices — the N8, C7 and C6-01. Nokia says the 1.1 update does not have many aesthetic enhancements but claims to bring more stability. For the visible improvements, all the devices will get couple of features like accepting meeting requests directly from the email [...]

  Nexus S is one of the finest Android devices you can buy right now but its one major flaw – random reboots has been keeping Android enthusiasts and developers stay away from the only phone running the Gingerbread OS. Good thing now is, Google has found the nasty bug and will provide a fix [...]

  HTC took some time but now they’re releasing the Froyo update for its devices one after another. After Legend, Aria (and even Magic) being blessed with the Android 2.2 update, the much needed Froyo is now available for Wildfire as well. Wildfire users in India should receive a notification or can check manually to [...]

  It’s been just a week since Google’s Nexus S went on sale but has already received its first firmware update. Well, it’s not as big as you’d expect but the 1.9MB GRH78 update squashes some bugs in the Gingerbread OS as well as add the newest version of Maps. Moreover, the Android OS’ version [...]

  Google’s maiden attempt to bring web browser to the television set has seen its first real update. Google is now pushing Google’s TV first software update that brings in some new features. The new update will bring an upgraded Netflix app that will search, browse or queue movies or show or even mail them. [...]

  Just as expected, HTC has released the Android 2.2 Froyo update for Legend users. The update is limited to European shores only but we can expect the update to be available in other regions as well. The update promises to bring performance and UI improvements to the phone and also playback of Adobe Flash [...]

  The iPhone-Dev team has released a newer version of Ultrasn0w tool for iPhone 3G/3GS users running the latest iOS 4.2.1. The unlock will allow users to use their phones on different carriers using the same AT+XAPP command exploit, which Apple reportedly fixed previously. The new Pwnage Tool and redsn0w 0.9.6 beta 5 will update [...]