The HTC Hero / T-Mobile G2 Touch Android smartphone review

T-Mobile G2 Touch:

Physical Aspects:

The HTC Hero is a rather striking handset, currently available in either white or graphite color schemes in the UK, with a characteristic ‘kink’ in its body, giving it a distinctive chin at the bottom. In the UK, the color you get depends on the network you choose. Orange UK are exclusively offering the graphite version, whereas T-Mobile UK are offering the white/silver version that we have, but are calling it the ‘G2 Touch’.

Being the white version, our handset has the matte white finish that is coated with Teflon to help keep it clean. However, ours had pink marks on it straight out of the box, and ones at the HTC release event were tarnished as well, so it clearly doesn’t make the phone dirt-proof, just dirt resistant. The graphite version doesn’t have this coating, but due to the back and bottom area being black, it doesn’t actually need it. One curious side-effect of the finish on our white device is that the phone feels as if it’s made of a ceramic material.

The Hero is, by today’s touchscreen handset standards, a pretty average-sized phone, and measures in at 112mm x 56.2mm x 14.35mm (4.41in x 2.21in x 0.57in). It appears slimmer than it actually is, due to heavily sloped edges that also make it feel nicer in the hand. It’s not exactly a lightweight, at 135g (4.76oz), but it feels quite robust. The first thing you’ll notice about the HTC Hero, aside from the chin, is its 3.2″ capacitive touchscreen display that has a HVGA resolution (320 x 480 pixels). Bright sunlight legibility is pretty average with this display. Above the display is the earpiece grille, which has an ambient light sensor on one side and a notification LED on the other.

The are only six hardware buttons on the device, not including the clickable trackball or the volume rocker. The call send, home, menu, and call end buttons are all lined-up below the display on the silver fascia of the phone. The search key and back key are both contained within one larger button that resides on the chin of the phone, next to the trackball. The trackball itself is located dead centre in the chin and has the ability to illuminate for notifications, usually unleashing a barrage of flashes for a new message or incoming call.

The rear of the Hero features the lens for the device’s 5 megapixel autofocus camera, although it’s still missing any sort of flash, which is a shame. The rear is otherwise pretty spartan, with only a couple of holes for the loudspeaker and the lanyard fixing. At the bottom of the handset is HTC’s ExtUSB/mini-USB port for charging and data, plus a microphone pinhole. Atop the device is just the 3.5mm headphone port and a small slit for removing the rear cover with a fingernail. The rear cover will need to be removed for access to the microSDHC slot that is hidden beneath. The left side of the phone features a large volume rocker that is pretty much flush with the side of the phone, and the right side is completely bare.

3G iPhone could arrive overseas by early 2008

Even though its vanguard cellphone isn't yet out the door, Apple is allegedly preparing a quick follow-up model with 3G wireless installed.



After threatening to drop a large-scale cellular service contract based on concerns that it would lock itself out of a trade-up to the iPhone, a Swedish firm has received assurances from its liaison at the provider that the coveted gadget would arrive as soon as September -- and, startlingly, that a version of the handset with 3G (third-generation) wireless Internet access would be in the provider's hands as soon as January of 2008. The contact at the carrier was especially confident, sources said.



If true, the new model would signal a revision to the iPhone just seven months after its slated June 2007 launch. It would be an even quicker response for European customers, who were originally told not to expect the Apple candybar phone in any form until late this year.



Apple hasn't been especially shy in beating the drums for its long-term 3G plans, as Apple chief executive Steve Jobs himself mentioned 3G in his Macworld keynote and later had his story backed by Cingular (now AT&T) distribution chief Glenn Lurie.



Most cellular-based Internet access in the world today, including the AT&T EDGE network which the iPhone will first use, is considered second-generation (2G). Few would mistake 2G-level wireless for a truly fast connection. Downloads typically crest at a few hundred kilobits per second even under ideal conditions; uploads are regularly far worse, frequently hovering around just above dial-up access.



3G ultimately amounts to the addition of extra channels on a cellphone network to boost those anemic speeds, particularly in terms of uploads. Where downstream access rarely exceeds 800Kbps on present 3G networks, upstream levels are a much healthier 400Kbps. The technology smoothes out wrinkles in mobile Internet access that make some tasks impractical or even impossible on 2G networks, such as uploading large photos in e-mail attachments or video messaging.



Apple's choice of cellphone networks would obligate it to use a particular form of 3G known as High-Speed Download Packet Access (HSDPA). At first, this would seem to be something of a misstep: the standard has barely lifted off the ground in the Cupertino-based company's home turf. Only a handful of US cities currently offer AT&T's particular brand of 3G to subscribers.

Attendees at January's Macworld Expo marvel over an iPhone prototype on display.

The situation was discouraging enough that Apple reportedly left out the technology in its inaugural phone due to the limited amount of HSDPA coverage in the country.



Thankfully, HSDPA also happens to represent Apple's best shot at selling the iPhone beyond American borders. In Europe, cheaper data rates and widespread 3G networks encourage Internet access from smartphones to the extent that many cellphone giants lavish more attention on their phone lineups for that continent than anywhere else. Nokia's range toppers, for example, are often badged as "multimedia computers" rather than cellphones.



It remains to be seen whether or not Apple will add any features to the Euro-friendly version. Most 3G cellphones outside of North America ship with front-facing cameras for video calls, but those phones released in the US (such as AT&T's BlackJack) have typically gone without added features beyond the extra speed.

Free Mobile Games: Gameloft Prince of Persia HD

Work with your new partner to succeed in a fierce mission that would be impossible to conquer alone.

Features (may vary by handset):The official high-definition version of the new Next Generation console game from Ubisoft. New cooperative gameplay allows you to perform acrobatics and spectacular attacks. Spectacular 3D graphics: Characters, animations, and designs adapted from the next-gen version of the game. All New: Fight airborne enemies atop a dragon, swing on ropes, unleash special attacks, and more! Dive into the universe of 1001 Nights thanks to sumptuous 3D designs and dynamic lighting.

Do you like this Prince of Persia games? Please write some cell phone games reviews in the bottom comment form and we will try to get more and better mobile games for you!

Free Mobile Games: GameLoft Assassin’s Creed HD

The direct prequel of the critically acclaimed console title Assassin’s Creed™.

Features (may vary by handset):

Perform stunningly powerful combos and slay your victims with silent kills.

Run, jump, climb to discover the 23 levels of a fully 3D-rendered medieval world.

Explore in time of day or night 4 cities of Middle East: Damascus, Jerusalem, Masyaf, and Acre.

Perform pickpocket maneuvers to carefully steal precious items from the crowd and make informants speak.

6 weapons for both close combat and long-range attacks: Swords, dagger, grappling hook and bombs.

Collecting orbs will upgrade Altair’s health and weapons

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Mobile Games: Hummer Jump and Race 3D

Fly high, ride low! This thrilling full 3D mobile game throws you behind the wheel of one of the most prestigious off-road vehicles known to mankind. Battle with your HUMMER® H2®, H2® SUT or H3™ against two other skilled and highly intelligent CPU drivers. Race on six unique off-road tracks with different routes and weather conditions. Drift around corners and collect nitro through wide and high jumps to boost your chances for a glorious victory. But that’s not all! Compete with players all over the world by uploading your high score online!

Features :

- Advanced 3D-Engine: All tracks, cars and objects are completely 3D animated and rendered.

- Real physics simulation allows thrilling jumps and drifts.

- Drive one of three licensed HUMMER® models.

- 6 unique tracks.

- Collect nitro boost through jumping.

- Adaptive AI opponents.

- Quick race and Championship.

- Online and local high score tables.

- 6 different languages in single game.

Languages : English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Russian

Support Nokia S40, S60v2, S60v3 Mobiles,Sony Ericsson Mobiles,MOTO Mobiles and Most of the Mobile for the Java games.

Screen Resolution For 176×208

Screen Resolution For 208×208

Screen Resolution For 240×320

Screen Resolution For 320×240

Screen Resolution For 352×416

T-Mobile G1 Themes : Aero JF1.42 RC9/RC33

Recently ultra spikey post he new G1 themes: Aero JF1.42 RC9/RC33 (From: androidcommunity.com), and been meaning to put this up here…needs root.

UPDATE(4/1):

- Added version with gray statusbar.

- Added more icons.

TO DO LIST:

- Fix tray handle while in a call. It’s not supposed to stretch the way it does when in a call.

- Edit frames that go around the picture contacts while making/in a call.

- Edit folder images.

- (X) Put the “stock” battery icon back(with the percentage).

- (X)Release different versions that will have different color notification bars.

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Aero v1.2(BLACK) - RC33

Aero1.2-RC33_black.zip - 8.92MB

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Aero v1.2(BLUE) - RC33 (does not have custom lock screen)

Aero1.2-RC33_blue.zip - 8.76MB

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Aero v1.2(GRAY) - RC33

Aero1.2-RC33_gray.zip - 8.92MB

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Aero v1.0 - RC9

Aero1.0-RC9final.zip - 9.20MB

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Aero Wallpaper(also included a few of my favorite wallpapers)

G1Wall.rar - 3.32MB

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Click here for Aero Icon PSD template…

(Most IPhone icons will fit inside this PSD. Just drag it and drop it in photoshop. Then you will need to resize the image to 48×48 and you’re done.)

I will add more as I get them done. If you come up with some, send them to me if you want me to put them in with mine.

AeroIcon_template.psd - 0.07MB

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Official Aero icon pack(not complete. For use with Bettercut. Unzip all the icons to your sdcard, then user Bettercut to change icons.)

AeroIcons.rar - 0.22MB

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Icon pack by RainCrow(For use with Bettercut)

http://rapidshare.com/files/211288824/Aero_Third_Party_Icons.zip

Changelog

v1.1

- Make white/gray popups more transparent.

- Change Market icon.

- Edit “bottom_bar” and “title_bar.9″.(Top and bottom bars in some apps).

- Change keygaurd screen lock.(thanks to moonspoon/stericson)

v1.2

- Changed battery meter back to green.

Free Download T-Mobile G1 Games: Monopoly - Here & Now (EA)

EA brings the NEW edition of MONOPOLY: HERE & NOW to mobile with a bang! The classic game with a modern twist features new locations from today’s world. Play with eight stunningly animated tokens including fries, labradoodle, a hybrid car and even a mobile phone! Use your millions and business skills to buy, trade and auction your way to success. Take on friends in four player pass and play multiplayer to see who can end up taking over the town and going home with the cash!

Features may vary by handset.

•The classic game of Monopoly brought into the 21st Century with modern locations, pieces and prices

•Authentic locations from all over the world

•Take on friends in four player pass and play multiplayer

Platform: Android OS (T-Mobile G1 Only)

How to Install:

1. Download the file.

2. Unzip the file.

3. Copy the monopolyherenow.apk file to your device

4. Use a file manager such as ASTRO (available for free in the Market) to navigate to monopolyherenow.apk and open it.

5. Install it.

6. Play it.

7. Enjoy!

Free Download Mobile Games: GameLoft Real Football 2009 HD

Show the world who’s the Real Football Champ in the most detailed 3D football experience on mobile.

* 3D graphics give you a full 360° of realism - you’ll almost feel the rumble of the crowd.

* Create and train your own team in Real Football Manager Edition 2009, then export it to RF 2009.

* High-quality sound effects for greater immersion in the stadium atmosphere.

* Play as one of over 200 clubs and national teams in 6 different leagues.

* Experience the atmosphere of 6 great football stadiums including Milan, Manchester, and Madrid.

You can play a football game, or you can get real with stars like Cesc Fabregas from over 200 teams around the world. When you hear the roar of the fans, feel the thrill of intelligent opponents and find yourself in the middle of the most incredible football matches, you’ll know this is the most realistic football experience on mobile. With the easy controls, you’ll shoot, pass, defend, and perform the most amazing moves like a pro in minutes. Then show off your skills by challenging friends on compatible Bluetooth phones.

Football doesn’t get more real than this: Play with stars like Cesc Fabregas and 200 teams with lifelike graphics, sound, and challenging opponents.

Complete Nokia Pack List

Game For Nokia S60v2 Mobiles:

-Screen Resolution 176X208

Nokia 3230, 6260, 6600, 6620, 6630, 6670, 6680, 6681, 6682, 7610, N70, N72, N90

(N70, N90 Version)

(Nokia 6600, 6630, 7610 Version)

Note: If Nokia 6600, 6630, 7610 version not working on your mobile. Please try N70, N90 version. i have checked this on Nokia 7610.

Game For Nokia S60v3 Mobiles:

-Screen Resolution 176X208

Working On N91, 3250

-Screen Resolution 352X416

Working On N80, E60, E70

-Screen Resolution 240X320

Working On N73, N75, N76, N77, N81, N82, N93, N93i, N95, E50, E51, E65, 5700, 6110, 6120, 6121, 6290, 6500.

Game For Nokia S40 Mobiles:

-Screen Resolution 240X320 - Series 40 3rd Edition

Working On Nokia 5300, 6126, 6131, 6133, 6233, 6234, 6270, 6275, 6275i, 6280, 6282, 6288, 6300, 7370, 7373, 7390.

-Screen Resolution 128X128 - Series 40 2nd Edition

Working On Nokia 2626, 2610, 5140i, 6030, 6822, 6235, 6235i, 6020, 7260, 7260, 5140, 6230.

Screen Resolution 128X160 - Series 40 2nd Edition

Working On Nokia 5070, 6080, 6070, 6103, 6102i, 6165, 2855, 7360, 6060, 6155, 3155i, 3155, 6152, 3152, 6155i, 6102, 6101, 7270, 6170, 6255

-Screen Resolution 128X160 - Series 40 3rd Edition

Working On Nokia 6165, 6111, 6086, 5200, 6085, 6151, 2865i, 2865, 6136, 3500 classic, 3109 classic

-Screen Resolution 208×208 - Series 40v2

Working On Nokia 8800, 8801, 6230i

Real Football® 2009 HD For Nokia:

-HD Version For N95 (N73, N76, N93i, 5700)

-HD Version For N70, 6630

Complete Sony Ericsson Mobiles

-Screen Resolution 176×220 (Like K810)



-Screen Resolution 240×320 (Like K800)

-Screen Resolution For W960i

-Screen Resolution For K750

Complete MOTOROLA Mobiles Pack

E770/E770V/W5/W510/K1/Z3/U6/V3/V3x/V3xx/V3xxv/L7/V300/V360/V500/V550/V600/V980/L6/

V235/V3xx/E1000/V1050/V1075/V1100/V3s/A1200

Complete Windows Mobile 5 & 6 Mobiles HD Pack (PPC)

ET280 ET560 ET960 P505 P50 CU928 A700 A701 696 696i 699 700 818 828 828+ 6515 MPX、D900、P51、E850、E860、N810、838、830、S1、M700、C858、9000、P860、P800、9100、9110、E806c、D802、D600、Touch DUAL、PDAL、PDAG、Atom、Atom Life、Atom Exec、Zinc、Argon、Helen、XDA Orbit II、ET600、XV6700、XV6800、XV6900、I718、I718+、I780、A701、A702、A501、HTC P4450、HTC P3450、P525、P527、P735、P750、P5500、P6500、6818、6828、612、Kaiser、TyTN IIO2 Xda Flame、LG KT610、i-mate 6150、i-mate8150

HTC Snap Phone Review - Features,Price and Specifications

The most exciting news from HTC is HTC Corporation has just announced its latest QWERTY smartphone, the HTC Snap, which has a new function called ‘Inner Circle’ that sorts emails based on a user’s preferences. By pressing a button, the smartphone can bring emails from a preselected group of people to the top of the inbox — so users can read and reply to them more conveniently. This is very wonderful, no wonder it is has been loved by so many people in such a short time.

What’s better, HTC Snap Phone has an ergonomic QWERTY keyboard with extra-large domed keys and tactile feedback for easier typing. The Snap runs Windows Mobile 6.1 and integrates Wi-Fi, high-speed HSDPA Internet, Bluetooth, GPS, a microSD expansion slot and a 2.0-megapixel camera. Those people who are interested in taking photos will love this cellphone like crazy. I’m quite sure about this.

HTC Snap Phone runs Windows Mobile 6.1 Standard on a 528 MHz processor, and have 192 MB of RAM. It comes bundled with the standard suite of productivity and entertainment applications that are a part of this platform.

It includes high-speed 3G HSPA connectivity for Europe and Asia. HTC also plans to release an alternate, unlockedversion with N. AmericanHSDPA support (850/1900 MHz).

The most special thing is HTC promises HTC Snap will deliver up to eight and a half hours of talk time with the standard 1500 mAh battery. This is very cool. You know, I always hate that the battery runs out when I’m talking with people. Now with HTC Snap, I will be very happy about this.

HTC Snap Features

1) With the touch of a button, emails from a user’s “inner circle” rise to the top for quick access and streamlined communication

2) Update calendar, manage contacts and emails and stay organized with the familiar experience of Windows Mobile

3) Texting is faster and more comfortable than ever with the QWERTY keyboard with natural offset pattern and raised keys

4) High-speed 3G HSPA connectivity makes it quick and easy to send pictures to friends, access favorite social networking sites or download large files

With these cool features, people will love this phone more, just like you will love your girlfriend more if she wears more beautiful clothes.

We haven’t known HTC Snap Price, but it is said to be very affordable, so you guys don’t need to worry about it.

So what do you think about HTC Snap Phone?

Free Download Mobile Games: Asphalt 4 - Elite Racing HD

Asphalt 4 - Elite Racing HD,it is so hot,I have try myself,so nice game:)

10 dream cars & bikes including the Bugatti Veyron, Ferrari F430 Spider, Nissan GT-R, Ducati 1098.

*Race in 6 of the world’s hottest cities: Monte Carlo, Beverly Hills, Shanghai, NYC, Dubai, Paris.

*Amazing 3D graphics providing breathtaking speed sensations!

*Tune your rides in your own luxury garage!

*Enjoy 5 extreme racing modes such as cop chase, drift, and beat’em all.

*Adapt your driving style to the weather conditions: Can you control your car under heavy rain?

Install: Just copy the .cab file to your device and install, its full retail so no serial is required (HD Game For PPC QVGA Version)

Free Download Mobile Games : THQ Wireless WWE Legends of Wrestlemania

Step into the Showcase of the Immortals? as you relive, rewrite and redefine classic moments from the first 15 years of WrestleMania! Choose to play as one of 10 legendary WWE Superstars, and make your own history in the ring. Recreate classic matchups in exhibition mode, or create your own character and take on the greats in career mode. Do you have what it takes to become a legend?

Supported Devices

N91 8GB , Nokia 3250 , Nokia 5500 , Nokia 5700 , Nokia 6110 Navigator , Nokia 6120 , Nokia 6121 , Nokia 6290 , Nokia E50 , Nokia E51 , Nokia E60 , Nokia E61 , Nokia E61i , Nokia E62 , Nokia E65 , Nokia E70 , Nokia E90 , Nokia N71 , Nokia N73 , Nokia N75 , Nokia N76, Nokia N77 , Nokia N80 , Nokia N81 , Nokia N81 8GB, Nokia N82 , Nokia N91 , Nokia N92 , Nokia N93 , Nokia N93i , Nokia N95 8GB , Nokia N95

Free Download Here (176×208 3D)

Free Download Here (240×320 3D)

Free Download Here (352×416 3D)

Free Download Here (320×240 2D Nokia E71)

Free Download Here (176×208 2D Nokia 6600)

Free Download Here (176×208 3D Nokia N70)

Free Mobile Games Download: Guitar Hero III

It Hands ON Mobile English, Frech, German, Italian, Spanish jar size: 3.60 MB

Screen resolutions:

128×128, 128×160, 176×220, 208×208, 240×320, K500, SE K800i

Tracks:

(1) Santana - Black Magic Woman

(2) Wolfmother - Woman

(3) AFI - Miss Murder

(4) Red Hot Chili Peppers - Suck My Kiss

(5) Alice Cooper - School’s Out

(6) Pat Benatar - Hit Me with Your Best Shot

(7) Van Halen - You Really Got Me

(8) KISS - Strutter

(9) Smashing Pumpkins - Cherub Rock

(10) Stone Temple Pilots - Trippin on A Holev

(11) Matchbook Romance - Monsters

(12) Motley Crue - Shout at the Devil

(13) Black Sabbath - Paranoid

(14) The Allman Brothers Band - Jessica

(15) Scorpions - Rock You Like A Hurricane

Screen resolutions:

GUITAR HERO III 128×128.jar

GUITAR HERO III 128×160.jar

GUITAR HERO III 176×220.jar

GUITAR HERO III 208×208.jar

GUITAR HERO III 240×320.jar

Guitar Hero III K500.jar

Guitar Hero III SE K800i.jar

Guitar Hero III Review



Mobile phones and music games. The two don’t mix. When I heard Guitar Hero III was coming to the mobile market, it didn’t sound like the world’s greatest idea. After all, it hasn’t even been ported to PSP or Nintendo DS, whose technology is far superior to what you can get in a phone. Why bring it to mobile consumers but not the true gaming market?

Then I saw a few screens from the game. With 3D character art and a cloned (but scaled-down) version of the console editions, the GHIII looked pretty good. Of course, it was only a screenshot, which can be misleading.

Then I heard about the audio capabilities, which were touted as providing a truer Guitar Hero experience. I also heard about the promise of new songs, which are scheduled for release every month following the game’s launch on Verizon Wireless late last year.

All this hoopla made me wonder: could the game actually achieve what no other has? Could it manage to capture even a fraction of Guitar Hero’s essence and set a new standard for other mobile games to follow?

Rock On – The Go

Two characters (Axel Steel and Judy Nails), three venues, four guitars, multiple picks (achievements) and 15 songs are included with this downloadable package. The first set of tracks, titled “Opening Licks,” includes Woman, Miss Murder, Black Magic Woman, and Suck My Kiss. Once finished, School’s Out becomes available as the encore.

“Amp Warmers,” the next batch of tracks, contains Hit Me With Your Best Shot, You Really Got Me, Strutter, Cherub Rock, and for the encore, Trippin’ on a Hole. “String Snappers,” the final lineup, is made up of Monsters, Shout at the Devil, Paranoid, Jessica, and Rock You Like a Hurricane (encore). Additional songs are acquired at a rate of $4.49 for monthly access or $11.99 for unlimited use. The first bonus set is available now and contains Mother, Barracuda, and The Seeker. The second set, due February 1st, will contain Life Wasted, Pride and Joy, and She Bangs the Drums.

This is one solid lineup, but it’s the execution that makes them significant. Before creating the Guitar Hero series, Harmonix designed the Amplitude and Frequency music games for Sony. Those games are essentially Guitar Hero without the guitar peripheral, and that’s the best way to describe GHIII Mobile. Rhythmically, the gameplay content is very similar to Amplitude/Frequency.

You have just three note buttons: green (1, 4 and 7 keys), red (2, 5, 8 keys) and yellow (3, 6 and 9 keys). But the game is still pretty intense, though no longer difficult since you can use two thumbs to dominate the note patterns and chords, rather than the complex moves necessary to perform successfully with the guitar peripheral on the console versions.

GHIII Mobile supports PMD audio for BREW devices, allowing the game to retain much of its aural integrity. The songs are cut – you won’t get to play through any of them in their entirety. But the sound quality is extremely high. It’s almost as good as what you’d expect to hear on the Nintendo DS. That’s a huge step up from all other mobile games, which can’t even make it past (at best!) SNES quality. Most are below Asteroids and Pac-Man.

The high-end audio and decent note/control response times helped form the Guitar Hero style gamers are no doubt seeking. What’s most surprising (and rewarding) is that it actually worked. You won’t be blown away but you’ll most certainly be impressed. The note patterns are a perfect match for each song. You’ll be jamming on your phone like you would a handheld drum pad.

Three difficulty settings are offered, but none of them will have a Guitar Hero master in turmoil. Most players will beat this one in 30 minutes or less. You may not, however, make it to the top of the leaderboard – which tabulates the 100 top players – overnight. As of this writing, the lead player had 4,602,218 points. The 100th player wasn’t far behind, having 4,251,614 points.

But while the leaderboard is a cool addition, it doesn’t influence the outcome of the game. GHIII Mobile is fun, plain and simple, and is undoubtedly one of the best time-killers a mobile gamer could have. Verizon users can get it now – those with other services can text ROCK to 46966 to get a free Guitar Hero wallpaper and be notified when the game arrives on their carrier.

Free Download Here (All Resolutions Package)

Free Download Here (128×128)

Free Download Here (128×160)

Free Download Here (176×220)

Free Download Here (208×208)

Free Download Here (240×320)

Free Download Here (K500)

Free Download Here (SE K800i)

Google allowing tethering apps for non-T-Mobile users

After performing a mass sweep of tethering applications from the Android Market earlier this week, Google have backtracked. Rather than a total ban, their suggestion is to leave tethering software available to “users outside the T-Mobile US network”:

“We inadvertently unpublished your application for all mobile providers; if you like, we can restore your app so that all Android Market users outside the T-Mobile US network will have access to your application” Google statement to WiFi Tether for Root Users developer.”

It looks as though, as we suggested, Google has a filtering system which allows them to limit Android Market content depending on carrier. It’s arguable whether that’s good news or bad; one perspective is that at least developers can promote Android software that, while perhaps falling foul of some carriers’ Terms of Service (ToS), would still be usable by those with unlocked devices on different networks.

However, a different view might maintain that by giving in to carrier pressure, Google has set a precedent which could significantly impact future software, such as VoIP apps. The layering of ToS and distribution agreements involving users, carriers and Google themselves makes keeping track of which apps will be permitted, whether partially or totally, difficult, and it’ll only get worse as more carriers sign up their own Android devices.

(Via Androidcommunity )

Free Download iPhone Games: X-Plane Extreme

New data presented for the other guy: Gear, flaps, stabilizer trim, wing sweep, light-control deflections, speedbrakes, rotor-disc angle for the helos, afterburners and afterburners-angles for the jets: The works! This stuff is visible in the AI plane you fly against in racing and extreme and the multiplayer friend you are racing against in racing, or flying with in all other flavors of X-Plane.

Laminar Research has released their latest flying simulator for the iPhone in the form of X-Plane Extreme . The newest version contains “four of the most unusual, fast, maneuverable, or advanced planes ever made” according to the developer.

These include:

* F-22 Raptor - by far the most maneuverable and powerful fighter in the sky

* SR-71 Blackbird - the fastest airplane in the world, exceeding Mach-3, exceeding 70,000 feet

* B-1 ‘Bone’ Bomber - this huge ungainly bird still has terribly high stall speeds and limited roll rate due to it’s high weight

* B-2 ‘Jet’ Bomber - The B-2 has.. umm… no tail. At all. No vertical stabilizer. No horizontal stabilizer. And no flaps.

Touch-down skid is even realistic, tracking the moment of inertia of the wheel, tire friction with the runway, and touchdown force. In the real plane, a hard landing just give you the sound of a hard thump.

Compatible with iPhone and iPod touch and minimum requires is iPhone 2.0 software update.

Vesion: X-Plane Extreme 9.0.7 for iPhone and iPod Touch

Free Download Here

Nokia 5320 XpressMusic Review

The Nokia 5320 XpressMusic is another model on the Nokia XPressMusic series, which is dedicated to the music lovers, and that can be seen not only by the name, but by the presence of dedicated multimedia keys on the case.

It presents a standard candybar design, with glossy surfaces and refined details. It measures 108 x 46 x 15mm, making it a very compact phone. The 2″ QVGA display has a resolution of 240×320 pixels and views more than 16 million colors.

Even though this model is geared to a multimedia use, the other features are also rather good. It’s a Quadband GSM, which means it works on the four GSM frequencies: 850, 900, 1800 and 1900 Mhz. The internet navigation is done through the WAP browser and the GPRS technology.

The data synchronization with other devices is done through USB cable or bluetooth. Other features related to the telephony are the built-in handsfree, voice recording, voice command, converter, calculator, world clock, alarm clock, agenda, chronometer and a phonebook with capacity for 2000 contacts.

Other features are the built-in handsfree, voice-activated calls, phonebook, agenda, calculator, alarm clock and many others. It also supports MMS, SMS and e-mail messages, with the text-to-speech feature that allows the phone to “read” messages.

Being an XpressMusic model, it also features many multimedia functions. Starting from the 2 Megapixel photocamera with integrated LED flash, 4x digital zoom, image editor and brightness/contrast settings. With this photocamera it’s also possible to record videos, while a second photocamera placed on the front part is reserved to videocalls.

The music features also include the FM radio with the RDS function for an easier station search and the Visual Radio that allows the user to interact with radio stations. The multimedia player is accessible through the dedicated keys on the case, and one of these is the My Own key usable with the Play and Say feature, that allows the user to play a song by simply saying its name. It’s also usable for N-Gage games.

The 5320 XpressMusic also features other applications such as Flash Lite 3.0, Windows Live (through download), Flickr, Yahoo Go! and Yahoo! Messenger. The internal memory has 140MB and it’s expandable through microSD cards, and a 512MB one is included on the package.

The package also includes, besides the 512MB microSD card, a battery recharger, the Music brochure, the CD with the Nokia software and the Nokia headphones.

The battery, according to the official data, should guarantee 3.5 hours in conversation modes, 250 hours in standby and up to 24 hours of continuous music playing.

Pros:

- Good quality screen

- FM radio

- microSD card included on the package

- UMTS support

Cons:

- Photocamera could be better

- Size

Conclusion:

The Nokia 5320 XPressMusic is definitely a high-quality cellphone that offers a great network coverage, advanced functions such as voice recognition and voicecalls, FM radio with RDS and Virtual Radio. The photocamera could have a better resolution. The fact that the microSD card is included on the package is also a plus.

Free Download iPhone Games: Yahtzee Adventure

Yahtzee! I remember saying those words while playing Challenge Yahtzee with my family while growing up. So I saw Yahtzee Adventure in the App Store, and decided to give it a try.

When you start up the program, you are presented with the option of enabling or disabling sound within the program. Let me just say, I love this approach, and wish more designers would use it in their games or apps. I love being able to disable sounds before the program actually starts - it is much easier than trying to turn down the volume, mute the phone, or try to find some configuration switch within the game itself.

Anyway, when you get to the first screen, you are presented with a menu of options: adventure, play now, custom play, extras, options, more games, help, and exit. This is the first application I recall seeing on the iPhone that has an actual “exit” option (instead of just hitting the home button) - I don’t really know if it serves a purpose or not.

The play now is for a quick, single player game of Yahtzee. I won’t go into detail here, but will just say that unlike some games, playing Yahtzee by yourself can be just as much fun as against somebody, as you can try ot beat your various high scores.

The “extras” button will let you look at your various awards (given in adventure mode), biographies of the characters you are playing against, the results of various challenges (from both adventure mode and regular game mode), and you overall statistics (highest score, % of games won, etc).

The “more games” button is just for an advertisement of other games. Unfortunately, you don’t get any demos of those games included (that would be great advertising) or any discount for buying them via the advertisement (again, great advertising).

Options lets you change the various options - music, sound, tutorial, shake to roll the dice, etc. And help mode is just that - helps you with the game.

So that leaves Adventure Mode and Cuustom Play. I will start with Adventure Mode first.

In Adventure mode, you go through various levels, competing against former students of the “sensei” who is teaching you how to play Yahtzee. Presumably, each student has a different style of play (although I couldn’t really recognize any difference) so you need to “learn” how to compete against each style. I don’t really know how effective it was - I never really changed my style of play, and I sometimes won, I sometimes lost (maybe I would have won more if I adapted, who knows). Eventually, you need to beat the sensei himself. After you beat each level, you are awarded a set of dice to represent that challenge you defeated. Once you have beaten the entire adventure mode (which can happen relatively quickly) you can go back and play any of the students at any time.

In custom play mode, you can choose the type of game you want to play (classic, duplicate, battle, or rainbow). I am not going to go into the differences of those game types, but they all have their fun points. You can choose the number of opponents, and if you are playing against the iPhone characters, you can choose them as well.

The game play is very straight-forward. The one problem I had was occasionally I would tap an area of the field to reroll the dice, when I really was trying to choose the dice to keep. But beyond that, there were no real problem wit hthe gameplay or the interface. It is a very polished game overall.

While you can play multiplayer, you are playing on the same iPhone. It would be nice to have some sort of wifi or networked multiplayer option (or even playing people over the web) but I am glad to see that there is some sort of option to play against someone. While playing yourself or the characters is fun, part of the fun is playing against someone.

Pros: Fun game modes, good interface

Cons: Nothing aside from some minor issues about multiplayer mode

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