iPhone Is The Hottest In Consumer Reports Smartphone Showdown

Best Smartphone
After comparing latest smartphone models of iPhone, Blackberry, Palm and other famous brands suggests that iPhone 3GS to be the best of the lot!
"superior display, reinforced by top-notch multimedia, navigation, Web browsing, and battery life." were marked as the features that made the difference.
But I guess they failed to check on the wide spread reports of heating up iPhones and WiFi connectivity. Perhaps that must be why they say it is the hottest feature and perhaps phone that connect with WiFi networks are not that smart, from the carrier point of view. I am not an owner of iPhone 3GS, (yet) and I had some troubles since I upgraded my iPhone 3G to iPhone OS 3.0 I have had troubles, with WiFi, irregular lockups and increased slowness. Even Skype started dropping calls, which has never happened on the same iPhone before. I hope the upcoming iPhone OS 3.1 will fix all these.
Getting back into the best smartphones, iPhone 3GS did not will all the glory!. Both Palm Pre and BlackBerry earned high marks for their messaging capabilities and Palm Pre's multitasking earned praise from the testers.
Also the new smartphone shootout also had some criteria changed, which helped phones like iPhone 3G to surge ahead and some others to drop. The newly introduced sections include, messaging, Screen and Navigation capabilities.
You will find the complete report here but you need to be a suscriber.

Tags: iPhone, Blackberry, Palm, iPhone 3GS, heating up iPhones, Palm Pre, Best Smartphone

VoIP Phone Supports H.323,MGCP,SIP,IAX2 And Many Codecs

Multi Protocol VoIP Phone, YWH500
A Company in China, Zhengzhou Yuneng Communication Co., Ltd, has released a VoIP Phone that fits most of the VoIP networks that exists today.
As well as supporting H.323 MGCP SIP IAX2, the phone supports G.711, G.723.1, G729 codec among others. The phones lists following features as well;
Multi-Language support (Chinese,English,Japanese,German,French,Spanish,Italian)
Tone generation and Local DTMF generation and detection according with ITU-T
call hold;Unattended/ attended call transfer
call waiting and per call-waiting blocking
call forward (Always, busy, no answer, power off)
Large 2*16 LCD with blue back light
12 function keys for operating and setting phone besides standard keys 0-9,#
Hotline
80 entries each for missed calls, answered calls and dialed calls
100 entries for speed dial number
voice promote,configurable jitter buffer size,configurable audio frame
adjustable user password and super password
http, telnet, keypad and dedicate manage tool
URL based FTP,HTTP and TFTP auto provision
E.164 dial plan and customized dial rules

You can read more info at VoIP-Info.ORG article. Pricing was not indicated.

Tags: E.164 dial plan, H.323, MGCP, SIP, IAX2, VoIP Phone, G.711, G.723.1, G729

Asterisk 1.6.0.11-RC1 Released.

Asterisk 1.6.0.11-RC1

The Asterisk Dev Team has released the first release candidate of Asterisk 1.6.0.11. Asterisk 1.6.0.11-rc1 is available for immediate download at http://downloads.asterisk.org/pub/telephony/asterisk/

This release candidate fixes several issues reported by the community since the last 1.6.0 release. Some of these issues include:

* Fix a possible infinite loop in SDP parsing during a SIP reinvite glare (issues #15213, #14464, and #15345).

* Fix memory corruption and leakage related to reloads of non-files mode music on hold (issues #15109, #15123, and #15195).

* Safely handle AMI connections/reload requests that occur during startup (issues #15189, and #13778)

* Add flags to chanspy audiohook so that audio stays in sync (issue #13745)

For a full list of changes in this release, please see the ChangeLog:

http://svn.asterisk.org/svn/asterisk/tags/1.6.0.11-rc1/ChangeLog

Find issues referenced above and report new issues at http://issues.asterisk.org

Tags: Asterisk 1.6.0.11-RC1, digium, Asterisk development, SIP reinvite glare

DAHDI Linux 2.2.0 and DAHDI Tools 2.2.0 Released By Asterisk Dev Team

DAHDI Linux 2.2.0 and DAHDI Tools 2.2.0

Update: Please check DAHDI Linux 2.2.0.1 and DAHDI Tools 2.2.0.1 on download server.

New version of DAHDI (Digium Asterisk Hardware Device Interface) and DAHDI-Tools have been released by Asterisk Dev Team. DAHDI was also know as Zaptel drivers earlier.

DAHDI 2.2.0 is the kernel modules for DAHDI and the required userspace tools are provided in the package dahdi-tools 2.2.0.

1. Supported Hardware

1.1. Digital Cards

• wct4xxp:

  • Digium TE205P/TE207P/TE210P/TE212P: PCI dual-port T1/E1/J1

  • Digium TE405P/TE407P/TE410P/TE412P: PCI quad-port T1/E1/J1

  • Digium TE220: PCI-Express dual-port T1/E1/J1

  • Digium TE420: PCI-Express quad-port T1/E1/J1

• wcte12xp:

  • Digium TE120P: PCI single-port T1/E1/J1

  • Digium TE121: PCI-Express single-port T1/E1/J1

  • Digium TE122: PCI single-port T1/E1/J1

• wcte11xp:

  • Digium TE110P: PCI single-port T1/E1/J1

• wct1xxp:

  • Digium T100P: PCI single-port T1

  • Digium E100P: PCI single-port E1

• wcb4xxp:

  • Digium B410: PCI quad-port BRI

• tor2: Tormenta quad-span T1/E1 card from the Zapata Telephony project

1.2. Analog Cards

• wctdm24xxp:

  • Digium TDM2400P/AEX2400: up to 24 analog ports

  • Digium TDM800P/AEX800: up to 8 analog ports

  • Digium TDM410P/AEX410: up to 4 analog ports

• wctdm:

  • Digium TDM400P: up to 4 analog ports

• xpp: Xorcom Astribank: a USB connected unit of up to 32 ports (including the digital BRI and E1/T1 modules)

• wcfxo: X100P, similar and clones. A simple single-port FXO card

1.3. Other Drivers

• pciradio: Zapata Telephony PCI Quad Radio Interface

• wctc4xxp: Digium hardware transcoder cards (also need dahdi_transcode)

• dahdi_dynamic_eth: TDM over Ethernet (TDMoE) driver. Requires dahdi_dynamic

• dahdi_dynamic_loc: Mirror a local span. Requires dahdi_dynamic

• dahdi_dummy: A dummy driver that only provides a DAHDI timing source.

Both the packages are available from Asterisk download servers at http://downloads.asterisk.org/pub/telephony. .

Tags: Asterisk, DAHDI, DAHDI-TOOLS, Asterisk Dev Team, Asterisk Telephony Cards, digium

SIP Routing, A Webinar By OpensSIPS

Routing in SIP
We here are big fans of OpenSIPS (Formally OpenSER). In fact it is our favorite SIP engine. We have been involved with this SIP Server ever since it forked from SER.
The OpenSIPS is very capable SIP engine and is capable of handling large volumes of users and traffic. But we tend to make mistakes due to lack of understanding and the OpenSIPS have steped in to help us all. The second in series of webinars will be presented this month.
(If you need further information on OpenSIPS, you can visit OpenSIPS website and There is also a Recorded webinar, Introduction to OpenSIPS. Links all at the end).

Next Webinar;

Routing In SIP

Date: Monday, July 8, 2009
Time: 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM EEST (5:00 PM - 06:00 PM GMT)

This webinar will help you to understand SIP routing concepts. SIP routing is very often a misunderstood concept. It is essential for anyone trying to script OpenSIPS to fully understand these concepts.

Registration form : https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/429289130

Registratio is free but the seating is limited. So register early.

Former webinar held on June 8th June, Introduction to OpenSIPS, and a video recording of this webinar will help you to get in tune..

Tags: OpenSER, OpenSIPS, SIP Routing, SIP Education, SER, Routing In SIP, Introduction to OpenSIPS

iPhone OS 3.1 Beta & iPhone 3.1 SDK Beta Offered To iPhone Developer Community!

iPhone OS 3.1 & iPhone 3.1 SDK
According to engadget and its reliable readers, Apple has released iPhone OS 3.1 Beta and iPhone 3.1 SDK to the iPhone Developer Community. I am beginning to wonder if there is something really wrong with iPhone OS 3.0. My iPhone 3G has hanged it self more times since the upgrade than it's entire life in my hand, which is closer to an year.
The iPhone battery management and WiFi drop offs even when sitting next to the wireless router are other reported errors, the former specially for the iPhone 3GS and the latter for both iPhones.

Either way the engadget discussion might get heated up and give us more information. They already have attached screen captures from improved video app for iPhone 3GS.
engadget

Tags: iPhone OS 3.1, iPhone 3.1 SDK, iPhone 3G, iPhone 3gs, engadget, iPhone Battery problem, iPhone OS 3.0

Are You In For An iPhone 3GS?

Should I get a iPhone 3GS?
I for one know that I will wait a while before I get an iPhone 3GS for various reasons and overheating iPhone 3GS is certainly one reason.
But looking at the all the features and benefits, I know it is good upgrade but considering the facts of price and the fact that I am happy with iPhone 3G, makes it "wait a while" for me.
But it might be different for you and TechCrunch has the article for you. The article discusses all the aspects of the new iPhone 3GS and helped me to decide. Should I get a iPhone 3GS.
TechCrunch

Tags: iPhone 3gs, overheating iPhone, TechCrunch, Should I get a iPhone 3GS

Comcast Clearwire Making WiMAX Waves In Oregon.

Comcast WiMAX in Oregon
Andy Abramson directed me to an article by Rethink-Wireless that shows Comcast had great plans when it partnered with Clearwire.
The combined service that includes WiMAX has been launched in Portland Oregon which continue to provide service to customers with combined fixed broadband, WiMAX (Comcast Speed 2Go) and Sprint EVDO plus WiMAX in areas where Clearwire is active.
The company will offer a metro plan and card that works within the WiMAX footprint area, and a nationwide plan and card that offers 3G everywhere, using the Sprint Clearwire.
While ago we reported the about the WiMAX Speed Test in the same area that reached 13Mbps from various positions that included a car moving at 60-70 MPH.
According to Rethink Wireless the pricing plans do seem attractive across all three companies, either combined or stand alone, depending on what you are looking for and where you want it!
"COMCAST is offering a 12-month introductory rate. For $50 a month, a subscriber gets 12Mbps home cable broadband and WiMAX, which is only a $7 premium over the cost of cable broadband alone (and includes a free Wi-Fi router). A national 3G add-on is an extra $20 a month and roaming to other Clearwire WiMAX markets is free. After the one-year trial the tariff goes up to $73 a month ($93 with 3G). There will be a $99 charge for a dongle (and other devices to follow in future), though people who commit to a two-year deal get the gadget for free.

Clearwire itself charges $20 a month for its in-home 'Clear' service, from $40 a month for mobile internet, and $50 a month for unlimited consumer roaming. It also has a creative range of pricing options, including sharing a connection between multiple devices, or taking up month-by-month contracts or short term passes (a day pass is $10, and customers can add an in-home voice option for $25). Sprint 4G is $80 a month with a two-year contract that includes 5Gb per month of 3G data and unlimited 4G bandwidth. All these plans enable consumers to get cutting edge mobile broadband capabilities - as use of dongles starts to take off, European-style, in the US - for a small premium."

Another good reason for me to shed AT&T DSL and go Comcast way if the service come to San Francisco Bay Area. Mind you, I have been a loyal customer of AT&T, for a long time. I Started my DSL service when PACBELL was still alive and kept it through SBC and now AT&T. Service continue to be the same, no improvements for what it looks like eons but the cost keep on rising.

I looking for better service for cheaper or the same price and Comcast has beeen very inviting.

Rethink Wireless

Andy Abramson

Tags: Clearwire WiMax Speed test, wimax, clearwire, comcast, Sprint, AT&T, DSL, PACBELL, SBC

25 MB Attachments On GMail.

25MB File Attachments with GMail
Shattering all limits that most public email services provide, Google's GMail has increased the allowable size of attachments and messages. Now with Gmail, you can send and receive messages up to 25 megabytes (MB) in size.
On the other hand, the receiving person may not be able to get your files because of limitation on his / her email service, in that case invite them to Gmail.

Tags: google, GMAIL, file attachments

RedSnow, Jailbreaking IPHONE 3G Firmware 3.0 (iPhone 3GS Jailbreak Has To Wait)

Jailbreaking IPHONE 3G with redsn0w
While looking for information on iPhone 3GS overheating problems, I came across this video on the YT.
Phill from JailBreakiTouch says that it is easy to jailbreak new iPhone OS 3.0. The video itself is not a great the information might be for someone looking to jailbreak an iPhone. I have not done this so I can not vouch for it either. Besides Apple says developpers cannot jailbreak. If you try and cook your iPhone, it is your problem.
But if you go ahead, the author of the video suggests adding some applications to make it worth the trouble.
The iPhone Dev Team blog posted the following message, refering to redsn0w in June;
"redsn0w is an easy to use, multi-platform, multi-device jailbreaking and unlocking (iPhone 2G only) tool for the iPhone 2G (original iPhone), the iPhone 3G (but not the 3GS) and also the iPod touch (first and second generation). Currently it is available for Windows and Mac OS X (there are some issues using redsn0w with OS X PPC, please use an Intel Mac until we have this problem resolved)."

Once it is jailbroken head to Cydia and install:
Winterboard - Changes the look
Five Dock Icons - gives you 5 icons at the bottom instead of 4
Make it Mine - Change AT&T or Rogers etc to whatever you want
SB Settings - Quick tool at the top of your phone - Slide finger across top to activate it and many other applications for jailbroken iPhones,

If you follow the youtube link, you will find liks to jailbreak applications for both Windows and Mac platforms.
Dev-Team Blog

Tags: Jailbreaking IPHONE 3G, jailbreak new iPhone OS 3.0, iPhone 3G Jailbreak, iPhone 3GS Jailbreak, redsnow