By Adriana Lee |
Things can go a little hinky whenever a new software update comes out. And so maybe it shouldn’t surprise anyone that iOS 6.1.3, which released earlier this month to fix a lockscreen bug, might kick up some glitches itself. Some users on Apple Support forums…
By Adriana Lee |
There has been a ton of hoopla over Windows Phone 8, enough to send WinPho 7 users’ feelings right into the dumper. “Why should we be punished for jumping in early?”, they ask. “Microsoft, why hast thou forsaken us?” Sure, now that its lusciously beautiful…
By Killian Bell |
Samsung has begun rolling out its Android 4.1 Jelly Bean upgrade to the Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 Wi-Fi-only model (GT-P3110). The software appears to be reaching users in France initially, who are now available to download it over-the-air, and via Samsung’s Kies app for Mac…
By Killian Bell |
Getting a new iPod nano this weekend? The first thing you’ll want to do after you’ve unwrapped your new toy is update its software. Apple has already issued a 1.0.1 software update for the device — just days after it began shipping — which introduces…
By Adriana Lee |
Lytro’s buzzworthy light-field camera got a snazzy new update that adds some much-wanted new manual controls, colors and accessories. The controls — Shutter Speed, ISO Sensitivity, Neutral Density (ND) Filter, and Auto Exposure (AE) Lock — “give Lytro photographers the opportunity to take control of the…
By Killian Bell |
On Tuesday, we told you about an awesome new update making its way to the Nokia 808 PureView, which introduced a number of new apps and features, and enhanced the handset’s already impressive imaging experience. If you didn’t get it on day one, you probably…
By Killian Bell |
Nokia has issued a software update to the 808 PureView today, introducing a number of new apps and features to the Symbian-powered smartphone that promise to “enhance the imaging experience on your 808 PureView” and “improve the revolutionary device even further.” On its Conversations blog,…
By Killian Bell |
AT&T has pushed out a new software update to its Samsung Galaxy S III today, but before you dance around the room in your underpants in excitement, we have to tell you that it isn’t Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. Instead, it’s an Ice Cream Sandwich…
By Killian Bell |
The PS Vita’s latest software update will be rolling out today, and it’s one you’ll want t0 install as soon as it drops. The v1.80 release boasts a number of awesome number features, including Cross-Controller functionality, which will allow you to use your handheld as…
By Killian Bell |
Older Android handsets often miss out on Google’s latest software updates, simply because their aging internals can’t deliver a completely smooth experience. But that doesn’t mean they can’t run them altogether. In fact, a team of developers has managed to port Android 4.1 Jelly Bean…
By Mark Hearn |
Canadian carrier Rogers is rolling out a small, but important, update for the HTC One X. Coming in at a light 67MB, software version 1.94.631.3 aims to fix a nagging Wi-Fi connectivity issue and improve performance issues with HTC’s Media Link. To install the update,…
By Mark Hearn |
Roku announced on its official blog, on Friday, that it would be rolling out software version 4.8 to its Roku 2, Roku LT and Roku HD players. The software update will be automatically pushed to the aforementioned players within the next 48 hours, with the…
By Mark Hearn |
Released a little under a year ago, Sprint’s Motorola PHOTON 4G is arguably one of the carrier’s most supported devices. Boasting a laundry list of software updates since its release, PHOTON owners are still patiently waiting for their serving of Ice cream Sandwich. Yet again,…
By Killian Bell |
Lenovo has this week begun its rollout of the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich upgrade for ThinkPad Tablet users located in the United States, following its release to users in Europe last month. In addition to a much-improved user interface, the software delivers NFC-based sharing…
By Mark Hearn |
Attention T-Mobile HTC One S owners: A mild software update is heading your way. Starting on May 31st, this whopping 24.2MB over-the-air update will begin rolling out to customers who dock their HTC One S on T-Mobile USA’s network. In order to qualify for this…
By Killian Bell |
One of the little things that has always bugged me about my Apple TV is that I have to watch movie and TV show previews in standard definition. Admittedly it’s not a major issue, but if I can buy and watch the whole show in…
By Killian Bell |
T-Mobile has promised to release a software update for the HTC One S to address a battery issue that affects Wi-Fi calling. Some users have reported that the new Android-powered handset rapidly loses battery life when making calls over a Wi-Fi network. The carrier hasn’t…
By Killian Bell |
The Nintendo 3DS has received a new software update today, which was first announced during last week’s Nintendo Direct conference live-stream. Available to gamers worldwide, this release adds the ability to organize your home screen items into folders, and offers some nifty new features. You can…
By Todd Haselton |
HTC officially released the first software update for the European retail version of the One X on Wednesday. The 30MB patch will bring the software version to 1.28.401.9 and can be installed by visiting Settings > About > Software Updates > Check Now. We haven’t…
By Mark Hearn |
RIM has officially released software version 2.0.1 for its BlackBerry PlayBook. If you haven’t received an update notification, you can grab the new software bump via your BlackBerry PlayBook’s settings menu. If you’re wondering what the update brings, take a glance at the changelog listed…
By Adriana Lee |
Another day, another Apple software update to battle the Flashback trojan. Java for OS X 2012-003 makes some tweaks to Java in OS X to remove “the most common variants of the Flashback malware.” It also hobbles Java applets, disabling any auto-executing commands. And if…
By Killian Bell |
Following the release of another battery fix for its Lumia 800 yesterday, Nokia has launched a new software update tracker that allows users to find out when updates are available to download for their Lumia smartphones. The page breaks down the availability of each update…
By Killian Bell |
As an iOS user, I love iTunes. It makes managing your devices and your content so simple. Yet, unlike most other Apple software, it can also be incredible frustrating. It’s renowned for its issues, and so new updates promising to fix bugs are always good…
By Brandon Russell |
Amazon has released an update for its Kindle Fire that introduces a nice helping of welcome features. Version 6.3 brings a new sharing toolbar that allows users to share passages and notes from their books directly to other users, Book Extras — similar to extra…
