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CardJoe · 3rd Nov 2008, 13:11

http://www.bit-tech.net/news/2008/11...ecurity-hole/1

Google and T-Mobile have jointly distributed the first patch for the Android mobile platform, as a result of a security flaw in the on-board browser software.

liratheal · 3rd Nov 2008, 13:17

While it was a bit of a cockup to release out of date code, at least they've done something about it rather than sitting on their thumbs.

I'll be giving Android a try when my iPhone contract is up, unless Apple somehow make the damned thing more than an expensive toy.

ChaosDefinesOrder · 3rd Nov 2008, 14:00

I just pre-ordered myself a Touch HD so will probably slap an Android ROM on that when it (inevitably) starts floating around...

Am very surprised with the direction HTC decided to go with the design of the G1, seems like such a cheap and clunky form compared to their other models, especially recently!

TreeDude · 3rd Nov 2008, 14:10

Over the air updates is nothing new. I have a 3 year old Samsung A920 which allows for over the air updates. Most phones have it now. The nagging however is something most phones don't do.

n3mo · 3rd Nov 2008, 15:51

Well, almost all advanced Nokia phones (Eseries, Nseries) can update OTA. But nagging to do it, especially when mobile Internet connection can bez extremely expensive is something to think about before buying.

Dreaming · 3rd Nov 2008, 19:25

Windows Mobile - you have to browse the worst forum in the world - find the latest version thats been hacked together and modded by some really talented guy, then install loads of random tools from different parts of the forum and install them in a certain order.

If you're a software dev it's easy, if you're an average guy like me then it's so confusing, I would LOVE for microsoft to send me a message saying there is an update and have it update itself on the fly. Did I mention updating windows mobile requires you lose all data / settings / everything?

TreeDude · 3rd Nov 2008, 19:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by n3mo

Well, almost all advanced Nokia phones (Eseries, Nseries) can update OTA. But nagging to do it, especially when mobile Internet connection can bez extremely expensive is something to think about before buying.

In the US at least, almost all carriers require you to get an unlimited data plan in order to buy any type of smart phone. So that is usually not an issue.

cyrilthefish · 3rd Nov 2008, 20:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChaosDefinesOrder

Am very surprised with the direction HTC decided to go with the design of the G1, seems like such a cheap and clunky form compared to their other models, especially recently!

Same here.

I usually go crazy wanting new HTC phones, but this one just seems a bit off. Not terrible, but definitely not brilliant either.

Hopefully the next model Android phone will be better so i can go get one! I really want to get away from windows mobile

Nexxo · 3rd Nov 2008, 22:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by liratheal

I'll be giving Android a try when my iPhone contract is up, unless Apple somehow make the damned thing more than an expensive toy.

And what makes you think that the Android is any different?

Spaceraver · 5th Nov 2008, 02:31

I'm just waiting for the rom to surface on xda. Then i'll try it on my diamond. That will be a first time flashing it anyhow. If it doesn't work the way I want it to, I will most likely flash it with something else.

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Dreaming Supermodder Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: The University of York Posts: 501	Windows Mobile - you have to browse the worst forum in the world - find the latest version thats been hacked together and modded by some really talented guy, then install loads of random tools from different parts of the forum and install them in a certain order. If you're a software dev it's easy, if you're an average guy like me then it's so confusing, I would LOVE for microsoft to send me a message saying there is an update and have it update itself on the fly. Did I mention updating windows mobile requires you lose all data / settings / everything? __________________ Dreaming C2D E6300 @ 2.8 \| \| Abit IP35 Pro \| \| 4GB Corsair XMS2 800 \| \| BFG 8800GTS OC2 320MB \| \| 500GB Western Digital for OS + 1500GB Seagate for Storage \| \| Antec NeoHE 550 \| \| Lian Li PC A05B \| \| Samsung 226BW 22"

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Spaceraver Weekend Junkie Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kolding, Denmark Posts: 1,307	I'm just waiting for the rom to surface on xda. Then i'll try it on my diamond. That will be a first time flashing it anyhow. If it doesn't work the way I want it to, I will most likely flash it with something else. __________________ "Faith: not wanting to know what is true." - Friedrich Nietzsche. "Religion is regarded by the common people as true, by the wise as false, and by the rulers as useful." - Seneca Last thing I remember, I was drinking this glowing green sht out of a test tube and dancing like a bstard.

3rd Nov 2008, 14:10	#4
TreeDude Multimodder Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 239	Over the air updates is nothing new. I have a 3 year old Samsung A920 which allows for over the air updates. Most phones have it now. The nagging however is something most phones don't do.

3rd Nov 2008, 15:51	#5
n3mo Multimodder Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 184	Well, almost all advanced Nokia phones (Eseries, Nseries) can update OTA. But nagging to do it, especially when mobile Internet connection can bez extremely expensive is something to think about before buying.