Iphone 4S instead of 5? Comes with new antenna, 8mp camera, A5 1 GHz dual-core processor and HSPA+ support. But same design, without Near field communication (NFC) capabilities and no Long-Term Evolution (LTE) as 4G LTE Qualcomm chipsets isn’t ready.

Still wondering about Iphone 4S screen size, will it be rumoured 4 inch edge to edge design or the same 3.5 inch.

Source:
No LTE Functionality For iPhone 5
http://www.tapscape.com/no-lte-functionality-for-iphone-5/

Apple: Analyst Says No LTE in iPhone 5; To Add Sprint, T-Mobile
http://blogs.forbes.com/ericsavitz/2011/05/13/apple-analyst-says-no-lte-in-iphone-5-to-add-sprint-t-mobile/

iPhone 5 To Have 8 MP Camera, New Antenna, But No LTE, NFC
http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/146871/20110517/apple-iphone-5-iphone-4s-lte-nfc-sony-qualcomm-intel-verizon-at-t-iphone-4-a5-a6-samsung-sprint-t-mo.htm

Analysts: iPhone 4S heading to Sprint, T-Mobile without LTE or NFC
http://www.geek.com/articles/mobile/analysts-iphone-4s-heading-to-sprint-t-mobile-without-lte-or-nfc-20110517/

Apple floats iPhone ’4S’ with A5 chip to select developers to prepare for next-gen iPhone
http://www.9to5mac.com/63099/apple-floats-iphone-4s-with-a5-chip-to-select-developers-to-prepare-for-next-gen-iphone-2/

OS: Android 2.3.2 Gingerbread

I have accidentally select stock video player when installed RockPlayer. Have tried “Setting-> Manage application -> App name” method, but problem is stock player can’t be found in the list.

Tried ClearDefault from market, but it is not working for 2.3 yet. Stated there “now supported OS 1.5-2.1″ and 2.2 on fixing.

Re-download and re-install RockPlayer is not working either, because it somehow cached in system.

However, i found the solution, steps as below:
i) Choose another new player from market that never install before
ii) Download and install (i downloaded VitalPlayer)
iii) Play a video, then it will prompt up option of which player to be play on

Now, this means new video player will clear off default on stock player. To make it easier, choose downloaded app instead of stock player. So next time, just go to Setting-> Manage application-> App name-> Scroll down and clear default. After that, you can choose any other player as default again.

Download any video player for android here,
Android Video Players: Best Of
http://www.learncomputer.com/android-video-players-best-of/

I am experiencing battery issue on arc that sometimes it drained fast even on idle, sometimes normal. For 2 weeks, i have been searching for an answer for this battery issue,

  i) Xperia arc support: Learn more about battery performance
  http://www.sonyericsson.com/learnmoreaboutbatteryperformancexperia/xperiaarc
  *done all steps above, not helping

  ii) talk.sonyerricson: Battery life of arc
  http://talk.sonyericsson.com/message/67820

  iii) talk.sonyerricson: Battery drain Issue
  http://talk.sonyericsson.com/message/67946#67946

  iv) xdadevelopers: Battery drain (Mentioned about camera Issue)
  http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=13144768#post13144768

  v) Posts about New Battery
  http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1027396&page=14 (Post#138)
  http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1027396 (Post#2)
  http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1797064/+520 (#521)


By going through forums and blogs, there are no answer for this issue yet, but some possible reasons stated are:
  i) hidden services running behind
   * no matter on off data traffic (WiFi/3g)
  ii) Camera app
   * once run camera app to take picture, it will continue running behind
  iii) New Batt takes some full time cycles charge to work at its peak
   *drained three times and fully charged, still doesn’t help


Next, i done a small test to make sure mine is not fault unit,

Step 1
- Turn off all auto sync
- Stop Camera app by going into “Running Service” -> tap on free RAM at the bottom right with light green color -> Scroll and choose Camera -> Tap to stop it.
- Put on the battery widget that comes with ARC, it helps me to monitor battery percentage
- Uninstall advance task killer, there is still debate on whether it really helps
- Turn off GPS, Data transfer, WiFi and Bluetooth

Step 2
- Reboot
- Charge more than 5 hours
- Monitor


Monitor log:
14 hours, 91%
- idle for 9 hours as i am sleeping
- few msgs, alarm, miss call, check
- check on the running service and battery percentage for few times

1 day 2 hours, 81%
- half an hour music playing
- few msgs

1 day 15 hours, 69%
- 3g for 45 minutes
- music playing for 15 minutes
- working on Evernote few times
- few msgs, alarm

1 day 22 hours 39 min, 61%
- WiFi for 10 minutes
- Transfer 1 music album through WebSharing

2 days 3 hours 18m, 47%
- 2 msgs
- 40 minutes music playing
- 10 minutes 3g for ESPN, Download and install WordPress app

2 days 9 hours, 34%
- 3g for update Adoebe Flash 10.2 and Whatsapp
- Wifi for 15 minutes
- 3g for 15 minutes on surfing blogs
- take pics with Camera 360 for around 5 minutes

2 days 15 hours 14 min, 7%
- took around 20 pics with stock camera app
- few pics on camera 360
- an hour wifi
- 10 minutes 3g
-
2 days 16 hours, 0%
- arc auto shutoff

*not making any phone calls in this test


Conclusion:
From the testing, it is obvious the battery unit is okay. I have no clue to point out which app or service that “sometimes” draining battery. I hope to have full access to system log.

My guess on two possibilities:

a) Incorrect battery charging measurement
For example: 100% on battery status actually is around 75% at that time. Therefore, it drain fast when using it. If this is the one, then charge it for a longer time although already 100%.

b) Apps or services running behind
If this is correct, temporary solution is reboot it when you figure out the phone drain around 7%-10% for an hour, with phone mostly idle or light use.

*Hopefully the coming Sony Ericsson official update will solve it.

Update: 2.3.3 update fixed battery drain issue.

**Update:
Android Market got a new payment method now, by using the Google Wallet.

Both Credit card and Debit card can be use as stated in Term of Service:

2.2 Online Card Processing Service.

The Online Card Processing Service facilitates a credit or debit card purchase by a Buyer from a Seller that is registered with GPC to receive certain merchant payment processing services.

Just click on “Buy” button on the application that you want, then it will prompt a window as below:

Key in information needed and follow instructions to complete the payment.


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*Old Post
Malaysian able to view and buy paid applications in android market starting from 12th May 2011.

Before start buying an android application, you have to know:

a) “Google Checkout” account needed for payment

Steps to get an account,
   i) Register Google Account if you haven’t
  ii) Use Google Account to log in Google Checkout here: https://checkout.google.com
  iii) Complete your personal and credit card info

Go through “Checkout Google Tour” for better understanding:
https://checkout.google.com/buyer/tour.html

b) Steps on how to Buy apps:

  i) How to Buy Android Apps
  http://www.ehow.com/how_5628531_buy-android-apps.html

  ii) Youtube: How to buy android application (Thai language)

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Source:
Google expands android mart to Malaysia

Web based Angry Birds is now available on Google Chrome Browser. Currently is beta version, and it works fine.

How to play? Follow steps below,
i) Install browser here: Google Chrome
ii) Go to this url: http://chrome.angrybirds.com/

Warning: It is addictive. NSFW!


Source:
Angry Birds flying to the Web
Google’s Great Chrome-Based Angry Birds Giveaway

Talkbox app is now available for android!

Download:
Go to http://talkboxapp.com/en/home to install.

or http://www.talkboxapp.com/en/install/apk/ for direct install on android phone.

or android market: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.gtomato.talkbox&feature=search_result.

Volume: If voice messages sounds too low, you need to increase media Volume instead of ringer, go to Setting-> Volume -> increase media volume.

Delete Conversation: Open talkbox, it will bring you to “Recent” conversation page. Long press on a message, it will prompt up with option “Delete this conversation”.

Reset Password: In case you forgot your password, go here to reset password: http://support.talkboxapp.com/talkbox/settings/resetPassword

User Manual: For Chinese version user manual, kindly refer to: http://talkboxapp.com/tc/doc/android

1.01 update available: kindly update through http://talkboxapp.com/en/download

notes:
i) Sync facebook to get contacts that already installed talkbox
ii) Group chat – Open a conversation -> menu button -> tap on “Conversation Info” -> tap on “Add to Conversation”
iii) Round button on top right, it gives contact to know your location on Google map. It will be done by tap the button and send a voice message.
*map is working while sending to ipad or iphone, but is not working on android itself. Tested on Xperia Arc and Samsung Galaxy S
Solution for Facebook sync problem:

“Avishai Okun
Solution to the Facebook problems on Android…

1) Remove the Facebook app or FREEZE it using Titanium backup (that’s what I did)
2) Open Talkbox and link your Facebook account, allowing it access after you type in your FB username and password. (This should automatically sync your FB contacts that use Talkbox.
3) Reinstall Facebook from the Market or “Defrost” using Titanium backup.

This worked for me! Good luck guys! ”

1.02 update available:
Basically everything works fine now, geotag, facebook sync. However, battery consumption still high.

kindly update through
http://talkboxapp.com/en/download

Source:
http://www.facebook.com/apps/application.php?id=320474101747&sk=wall

Ordered the phone 4th day after launched and got it delivered by the same day. RM 1950 original set, with full accessories.

Been using arc for more than one month, this phone is not fastest, not super amoled, low built-in memory and no front camera, but it is enough to do the job for normal user. Design of arc is slim and light enough to put in pocket.

Check these out for more info,

   i) Bravia engine on off difference:
   http://www.esato.com/reviews/sony-ericsson-xperia-arc/compareimages.php

  ii) TV remote control:
  http://www.xperiablog.net/2011/02/21/hdmi-on-new-xperia%E2%80%99s-allows-control
  -via-tv-remote-video/

  iii) Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc review
  http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/30/sony-ericsson-xperia-arc-review/

Venue: Paint Ball at Jalan Dato Haji Kosai,Muar Johor
Contact: 013-6913767

Another Paintball field at Tanjung Emas, refer here: http://www.nienaspaintball.com/2011/01/our-package.html