Blackberry OS 6 upgrade for Curve 3G and Bold 9700

Blackberry Curve 3G and Bold 9700, rejoice!  Blackberry OS 6 is make available to you know.

Key Features

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For upgrade, you could connect your Blackberry phone to your computer and go to http://us.blackberry.com/update/ to obtain the update.

Wi-FI is 30 Percent Slower...

Not happy with your connections speed despite your ISP provider offering you a good bandwidth. Are you using Wi-Fi for your Internet connection? 

The latest research by Epitiro mentioned that based on the million test of 14,000 connections in UK, Spain, Italy and US. On average, WiFi connection were 30% slower than your Ethernet. If you are purely using the WiFi for basic surfing & emails, this drop of connection you might not notice it. If VoIP, video calls, watch TV thru the Web would notice the difference.

Source:[ PC World ]

Manual Update of Nexus One 2.3.3

For those who can't wait for the OTA update to be happen in your Nexus One, here are the manual steps to perform the upgrade:-

1. Download the Nexus One update from this link here.
2. Rename the file to update.zip (If your OS hides file extensions by default, rename the file to update to avoid it being renamed to update.zip.zip)
3. Connect your Nexus One to your computer and transfer the file to the root of the microSD card (inside no folders)
4. Power down the Nexus One. Now reboot it by holding the Power and Volume Down at the same time.
5. You should now see a screen with Androids on skateboards. Using the Volume keys, navigate to Recovery and press Power.
6. The recovery screen will only show a triangle with an exclamation point in it. To get to the recovery menu press Power and Volume Up at the same time. (It can be a bit tricky sometimes, so keep trying if it doesn’t work the first time)
7. Using the trackball, scroll down and select “Apply sdcard:update.zip.” to start the update.
8. Once the update has completed, reboot your Nexus One.
You’ve successfully updated to Android 2.3.3. Enjoy!

Source:- Intomobile

Gingerbread (Android 2.3.3) for Nexus One & Nexus S

Google annouced the latest Gingerbread to make available via OTA update. Be patient.....(message from googlenexus twitter).. for few weeks

Hidden Settings for MAC OS X

Interested to uncover the hidden settings of Mac OS X, check this out:- Secrets

Improving Your Mobile Broadband Speed

Slow connectivity? Frequent disconnection? Unstable speed?
Before you start to call your Internet Service Provider for technical support & go through the hassle of explaining and having them to get your perform various steps for troubleshooting purpose only to find out you are in bad coverage / low coverage / congested coverage area?

Perhaps this article can assist you for preliminary understanding of mobile broadband and steps can be take before calling your ISP customer care hotline.

Network capability

The top speed of your connection will be limited by the maximum speed of the mobile phone company’s network. In the UK, O2, Orange and T-Mobile support 1.8Mbps, Three support 2.4Mbps and Vodafone support speeds up to 7.2Mbps. However, it’s one thing for the network to theoretically support these higher speeds, but if the link from the mobile phone company’s mast back to the internet (called ‘backhaul’) isn’t fast enough you won’t be able to hit the higher speeds. This is similar to having a 54Mbps WiFi router at home, but connecting it to an 8Mbps ADSL connection – you speed is limited by the slowed link in the chain.

Localized:- Maxis, Celcom, DiGi, Umobile, P1 & Yes is providing mobile broadband services in Malaysia. Package can be different from all the operator

Modem capability 
Mobile broadband modems come in a variety of different speeds – from basic 3.6Mbps devices through to the fastest 7.2Mbps with support for high speed uploads. If your phone company offers 7.2Mbps broadband, but you’ve only got a 3.6Mbps modem, you won’t be able to hit the higher speeds. Looking beyond just the speed of the modem, it’s important to consider the technology inside the modem itself. Of particular importance is a technology called receive diversity – modems that support this feature have two internal aerials instead of one, making them a lot quicker, especially in poor coverage areas.

Signal strength - Important - Do check this information 
The speed of your connection is affected by the strength of the signal you receive from your mobile phone company’s network. The poorer your signal strength, the slower your connection. The software included with your modem will show you what your signal strength is – this is similar to the bar indicator you have on your mobile phone. If your in an area of poor or no 3G coverage, your modem will switch to use the much slower 2G network – instead of receiving speeds of 1.8Mbps, you’ll be crawling along at just 30Kbps. The modem software or the lights on the modem itself will tell you if you’re using 3G or 2G. You can improve your signal strength by moving your modem. Try moving closer to a window (as the signal can pass through glass more easily than walls), or try moving the first floor of your home or office. You might find a USB extension cable useful. You may notice that the strength of your signal changes throughout the day – this is called the ‘breathing’ effect of 3G networks. As the network gets busier, the coverage area shrinks, therefore you’ll see your signal strength reduce too.

Number of other users on the network 
The speed of your connection will be reduced during busy periods on the mobile network. When you connect using mobile broadband, you’re using a shared data service. This means although your data is secure, the ‘pipe’ that you’re using is also used by other people on the network. As more people go online and start downloading using the same pipe, the speed each user receives reduces. It’s similar to the difference between driving on motorway at 2am versus 6pm. As odd as it sounds, the number of customers making voice calls will also have an impact on your speed. This is because voice customers take priority over data customers on the network and during busy times voice customers are allowed to access the network ahead of data customers. In general, the busiest time to use mobile broadband is between 6pm and 11pm – during this you’ll find your speed much slower than using it first thing in the morning.

[Source: Mobile Broadband Rocks]

DiGi SuperReload - Maybank (FREE SMS & Mobile Internet)

For a limited time offer in-collaboration with Maybank. Part of the T&C of the offer:-

The RM35 Super Reload ("Super Reload") is a new denomination in softpin currently available exclusively for purchases via Maybank ATM and Maybank2u.com unless otherwise stipulated by DiGi.

Mechanics:

4.1 For every Super Reload, the Subscriber shall be entitled to the following benefits:

4.1.1 100 Free DiGi to DiGi SMS and 5MB DiGi mobile internet usage; and

4.1.2 During the DiGi's Bola Bola Bola World Cup promotion (from 15 May 2010 until 11 July 2010), an additional 100 Free DiGi to DiGi SMS.

Source: DiGi