Androidandme has reported today that all American Android smartphones will be receiving an update to firmware version 2.1, although some will have features missing.
Notably included is the now aging T-Mobile G1, the first Android phone ever, which is still currently running firmware 1.6, like many other devices.
The report does note that some phone will have to be wiped first before they can be upgraded, which shouldn’t be too big of a problem as long as you backup your device beforehand. Some phones will also need to be connected to a PC for the install to work, although it is unclear which phones will need the extra effort.
The updates are expected to “still be on schedule for Q2 2010,” with the site saying the G1 and the myTouch 3G getting the update first.
Result for: 3g
According to new reports, Electronic Arts is already working on games for the upcoming Apple Tablet, and that Apple entrusted the company to create games that would highlight the tablet’s “gaming capabilities.”
The tablet is expected to be unveiled, after years of hype, on January 27th at an Apple event.
All reports have the device as a 10.1-inch multi-touch capable tablet, with an included e-book reader, as well as Wi-Fi, 3G, TV, and gaming capabilities.
Although consumers have made it clear they will not pay more than $700 for the device, many analysts believe the expensive tablet will weigh in at $999.
Result for: 3g
Last night, iolo Technologies, vendors of the System Mechanic “PC-tuning” software, released a report that stated Windows 7 booted slower than its predecessor Vista and many, including our very own AfterDawn regulars felt the move was nothing more than a publicity stunt.
Today, ChannelWeb decided to experiment, and installed the System Mechanic 9 software on their test computer (32-bit Win 7, Core 2 Duo 2.53GHz CPU, 4GB RAM) and was met with some ironic results.
Without System Mechanic installed, boot-up time (from Power button to “executing a command”) was 53 seconds, including typing in a password to login. After running a “Deep” optimization of Windows Startup using the software, boot up time increased to 54 seconds, slower than before the optimization but still extremely faster than iolo’s reported startup time of 1:43 posted yesterday.
Overall, iolo’s posted times are alot slower then most reported times and begs the question of what type of computer they tested on, and with what software already installed on the machine.
