Motorola Defy coming to Philippine retail stores this December

One of the biggest frustrations we have is Motorola not having presence in the Philippines. Oh, well. At least the Motorola Defy is still coming to town. And when we say "town," we're not talking about the Greenhills that we know, mind you. We mean major retail stores. Yep, our source says that this tough Android handset will make itself comfy on local store shelves this December, the second week being the soonest, with the asking price of P23,000 more or less.
For those who are unfamiliar with the Motorola Defy, it comes with Android 2.1 Eclair (upgradable to Froyo) with Motoblur UI, a 3.7-inch capacitive touch screen, a 5-megapixel camera with auto-focus and LED flash as well full wireless connectivity options. A TI OMAP3610 800MHz CPU partnered with 512MB RAM run the device's show.
For all its bells and whistles, the one thing that separates the Defy from most other Androids is its courage to go through the bumps and grinds, literally. This tank of a mobile phone is stamped with the "proof" tag (read: scratch-proof, dustproof, and waterproof). The good thing is it still maintains a pretty good-looking, albeit usual, facade, given that it's one rugged phone.
We're excited about the Defy because tech sites heaved praises on this tough little cookie. Engadget was particularly amused by its speedy and seamless operation, good battery life, and looks. CNET was impressed by its call quality and slew of multimedia features even though it's a mid-level offering. MobileCrunch liked its lightweight frame and good looks as well as its ability to survive even when submerged in up to 3 meters of water. Ah, what's not to get excited about?

Motorola Defy specs

• Network
  • 2G: Quadband GSM
  • 3G: HSDPA 900/2100
• Processor: TI OMAP3610 800MHz processor
• Screen
  • Type: TFT capacitive touchscreen
  • Size: 3.7 inches
  • Resolution: 480 x 854 pixels
  • Colors: 16 million
• Memory
  • Internal: 2 GB storage
  • Expansion:microSD up to 32GB
• Connectivity
  • Wi-Fi: 802.11 b/g/n with DLNA
  • Bluetooth: ver. 2.1 withA2DP (stereo)
  • Cable: microUSB 2.0
  • GPS: yes with A-GPS
  • FM Radio: yes
• Input: capacitive touchscreen
• Camera
  • Stills Resolution: 5 megapixels
  • Flash: LED
  • Image-stabilization: yes
  • Autofocus: yes
  • Geo-tagging: yes
  • Video Recording: yes
• Operating System: Android 2.1 "Eclair"
• Audio Formats Supported: MP3/WAV/WMA/AAC+
• Video Formats Supported: MP4/WMV/H.263/H.264
• Battery Life
  • Talk: up to 6 hours, 48 minutes
  • Standby: up to 238 hours
• Size: 107 x 59 x 13.4 mm
• Weight: 118g

source: techie.com.ph

Leaked: BlackBerry Bold 9700 OS 6.0.0.358

A few weeks ago OS 6.0.0.351 was spotted for the BlackBerry Bold 9700. This was a small step from from OS 6.0.0.344, which was the first OS 6 build to drop for the 9700. However, now OS 6.0.0.358 has risen to the surface on this beautiful Saturday. If you’ve got the time and a Bold 9700, this OS 6 build could be worth your while.
Download Bold 9700 OS 6.0.0.358 from:

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*DISCLAIMER* – This is an unofficial RIM software release. If you choose to install, do so at your own risk! BB Leaks is not responsible for any malfunctions or abnormalities that may occur.

Mac OS X 10.6.5 is Now Available for Download

Apple has just released the final version of Mac OS X 10.6.5 Snow Leopard. It is a crucial update and it implements hundreds of fixes since the last few updates, 10.6.4 (June 2010), 10.6.3 (March 2010) and 10.6.2 (November 2009). You can get the update from Snow Leopard’s Software Update, or directly from the Software Downloads page here.

Full official change log is as follows:

The 10.6.5 Update is recommended for all users running Mac OS X Snow Leopard and includes general operating system fixes that enhance the stability, compatibility, and security of your Mac, including fixes that:
- improve reliability with Microsoft Exchange servers
- address performance of some image-processing operations in iPhoto and Aperture
- address stability and performance of graphics applications and games
- resolve a delay between print jobs
- address a printing issue for some HP printers connected to an AirPort Extreme
- resolve an issue when dragging contacts from Address Book to iCal
- address an issue where dragging an item from a stack causes the Dock to not automatically hide
- resolve an issue with Wikipedia information not displaying correctly in Dictionary
- improve performance of MainStage on certain Mac systems
- resolve spacing issues with OpenType fonts
- improve reliability with some Bluetooth braille displays
- resolve a VoiceOver issue when browsing some web sites with Safari 5

You can see the full details associated with the update here.
Download Mac OS X 10.6.5 Snow Leopard (Combo)

source: redmondpie

Sony Ericsson "ANZU" seen in the wild

Our tipster has come back to us with some more details surrounding Sony Ericsson’s next Android flagship, codenamed ‘ANZU’. The phone is an early prototype currently running Android 2.1, but will use Android Gingerbread on retail launch. Even in its current state the phone is said to be very fast (no idea of CPU or RAM for now) but it will record at 1080 resolution and come equipped with a front-facing camera and HDMI port.
As you can see from the pictures below, the handset is very slim (thinner than the Galaxy S) and feels “very solid” in the hand. The display was also given particular credit with “very crisp” and “vivid colours”. There’s no idea what kind of display it is using, but let’s at least hope SE has implemented multi-touch this time.
Interestingly, our tipster goes on to say that the phone may be branded as a BRAVIA phone instead of XPERIA, which would certainly be a departure. Current Xperia X10 owners will be glad to hear that the loudspeaker and in-ear performance of the ANZU is much clearer/louder than the X10.

source: xperiax10.net

LEAKED: Get BlackBerry 6 for your BlackBerry Bold 9700 Now!!

Bold 9700 OS 6.0.0.344

Well folks, the day has finally arrived. We are VERY excited to bring you OS6 for your Bold 9700! It seems after previously only seeing OS6 leaks for devices with 512mb device memory we finally have broken through to 256mb devices! With that being said, does this mean we will see OS6 developed for other 256mb devices? I sure hope so! Anyway, I haven't loaded this myself yet so there's no telling how it will actually run. Good luck and be sure to let us know how it runs!

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*OS Disclaimer - Please Read: Keep in mind this is NOT  an official release and as such is not supported by RIM or your Carrier. If you choose to install, do so at your own risk and only if you're comfortable in the process of upgrading and downgrading your device software. Driphter.com is not responsible for any loss of data or other issues that may arise during the loading process. Please do not forget to back up your data prior to loading!

Source: driphter.com  willyboy6