HTC has finally released the update to Froyo for us. People has been receive the update notification since 4pm (GMT+8).

Simply go to Menu>Settings>About Phone> System software updates> Check now and receive yours now!

So, have you receive yours?

You can do a rollout check by going to Opennet and key in your area code.

Source: CNA

Enjoy the totally new UI with additional features such as friend request, events, new notification bar, in-app video playback. However, certain features has yet to be released. I believe all of us still would love to have in-app facebook chat, and tagging of friends.

Well, one step at a time and hope that the coming version will be even better.

Have a look at the photos.

Remember to update yours today!

OR

You can download using the QR code.

Source: Mashable

What does the HTC Froyo Sense offer this time?

• 720p (w/ 23fps, reported by user)
• Improved language support
• HTC’s enhanced Caller ID, showing the latest Facebook updates for that contact
• No data loss
• Allow syncing with itunes music

If you are in EU right now, then remember to check for updates by going to Settings > About Phone > System Software Updates > Check For Updates.
Hopefully, the update will reach SG within 2 weeks.!

PS: Droid will also be getting Froyo update next week.

iPhone 4 16GB it’s $500 for SS 100, $230 for SS300, $0 for SS 700 and SS Unlimited.

iPhone 4 32GB, it’s $630 for SS 100, $380 for SS300, $70 for SS 700 and $0 for SS Unlimited.

Prepare your money!

Update: Both Singtel and M1 have released the pricing as well.

M1:

Monthly Subscription: $36
16GB – $480
32GB – $620

Monthly Subscription: $56
16GB – $210
32GB – $360

Monthly Subscription: $98
32GB – $60

Other plans are at $0

Singtel:

$39/m

16GB @ $480

32GB @ $620

$56/m

16GB @ $210

32GB @ $360

$95/m

32GB @ $60

The remaining plans are at $0.

HTC had already confirmed that Android 2.2 (Froyo) will be coming to Desire before Christmas. Which in fact HTC had previously announced it to come in beginning of Q3 2010. With the past experience from HTC Hero, it is no surprise that Froyo will be further delayed again. Let’s hope that HTC will keep their promise this time round.

Tips:

1. Holding on to the Home Button allows you to view the last 6 apps you’ve used.
2. View all Programs > Hold on the Apps you want to put at Home screen and drop.
3. Dial *#*#4636#*#* to view lots of info.
4. Do not use Task Killer to kill apps as Android OS will handle the resources itself. Only use it for bugging apps.
5. Turn off Wifi & GPS if not in need to save battery.
6. Tap on the contact picture, and you will see a list of shortcut such as call people, facebook, SMS, email, etc.
7. Delete Market, Gallery, Maps, etc Cache to save space.

Tricks:

1. Adding custom ringtones, notifications and alarms.
   • Create these folders:
   • Ringtones: /sdcard/media/audio/ringtones
     SMS Alerts: /sdcard/media/audio/notifications
     Alarm Alerts: /sdcard/media/audio/alarms
   • Copy the files into the respective folders.
   • Head to Settings > Sound > Change accordingly
2. Solve music player playing non-music items. (Credit – HWZ)
   • On your computer, open Notepad or any other text editor
   • Save the blank file as “.nomedia”
     Make sure that the Save as type is set as “All Files” instead of “Text documents”
   • Copy that file to the folder on your SD card containing audio files you don’t want to show up.
     (Example: If you want to block gameloft sound files from coming up, place the .nomedia file in the sdcard/games folder)
   • Reboot your phone and the files should no longer be viewable
     This same trick works for folders containing images or videos that you don’t want to appear in the Gallery app. The files will still be accessible from your original app or an explorer like Astro or Estrong
   • Either restart the phone or clear your media storage cache from “Manage Applications”
   • Start your HTC Media player and now you will see only your music files and nothing extra.
3. Sync your contact from Outlook to Phone and then from Phone to Google
   • Menu > People > Menu > View > Phone
     Still in People, now showing all contacts under Phone.
   • Menu > Export to SD card
     Once done exporting to SD card.
   • Menu > Import from SD card > Select Google
     Now that your Phone contact will be imported to Google.
   • Perform a Google contact Sync.
   • Wait and all contact should be Sync to your Google contacts in no time!
   • Note: You can do the above too, if you changed your phone and import the contact from SIM to phone and Sync to Google contacts.

Useful Guide:

1. Add Turn by Turn Navigation To HTC Desire
2. Add Voice to Text To HTC Desire
3. Add Nexus One launcher to HTC Desire
4. Add Nexus One Gallery to HTC Desire
5. Add Voice Search to HTC Desire

Well, that’s all for now. And I’m sure you to be able to benefit from this post as well.

Well, for those that had been waiting for iPhone 4 since day 1..Your chance to get one is here. Local telco Starhub and Singtel has confirmed that they will be selling iphone 4 from 30th July midnight.

To those that will be getting one, do note that there might be antenna issue still. And Apple is giving out the free bumper as promised but there is no word on how to get the bumper in here yet.

You may wish to ask the telco when getting one or email Apple to check with them.

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Certainly, now that Chrome has the support for both, I have since used Chrome as my default browser. So I am now going to introduce you some of the extension which I find helpful. The list are not in order of priority.

1. Adblock+ Element Hiding Helper – Subscribe to a list of block ads, which you will also be able to filter and block elements.

2. Auto HD for YouTube – Auto play HD format video if found. For HD lovers.

3. Clickable Links – Turns unclickable email and address to clickable. Save lots of time.

4. FastestChrome – Auto paging, look up definition by highlighting.

5. Slideshow – Turns Flickr, Facebook, Picasa images into Slideshow so that you can view it more enjoyable.

6. TinEye Reverse Image Search – Search for similar images, higher resolution and other users. Good for researching images.

7. Docs PDF/PowerPoint Viewer (by Google) – Don’t have to download your attachment again, you can view it all using this.

8. Web Developer – Best for web-developer. It added a toolbar which includes tools for forms, css, images and more!

9. Chrome Sniffer – Finds out what framework the website is using such as WordPress, jQuery, etc.

10. ChrometoPhone – Very useful for those using Android device. Used to send links, maps and more from computer to phone.

That’s all for now. Hope you find it useful. If you wish to recommend other extension as well, please leave your comments below.

You’ll still be able to buy a phone through KT in South Korea and Vodafone in Europe.