You will need :
1. An android device with root access.
2. Mobile Network Connection (EDGE)
3. Wifi Tether/ aNetShare application in the phone.

Intructions :

1. Enable the mobile network from setting.
2. Open the Wifi Tether/ aNetShare app in your phone, and tap “Start tethering”.
3. Go to PC/Laptop and search for wireless networks, you will see you phone’s SSID.
4. Click connect.
5. Once connected open firefox.
6. Go to Tools > Options > Advanced Tab > Settings.
7. Select Manual proxy configuration and enter the proxy setting.
8. Click Ok.
9. Enjoy !!

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Apple took advantage of the Academy Awards Ceremony tonight to air its very first iPad commercial, a very smart move knowing their intention to make it mainstream. It’s not their first move of the sort, since as you probably remember, they already had Colbert make some promotion at the Grammys last month.

In short, it’s a 30-second upbeat clip meant to go around its main features, pure Apple goodness. Check it out:

One of the latest BlackBerry smartphones to hit the market finally got its first taste of the latest update for OS 5.0 thanks to a leaked update that’s been finally made available for download. The BlackBerry Bold 9700 really managed to turn up the notch for the veteran smartphone maker with its sleek form factor and peppy speeds, but the Bold 9700 is getting treated to the OS 5.0.0.536 leak which brings forth a small amount of improvements. Owners can expect to see the caller ID issue fixed, no lock icon unless you have a password, the lock function is different, and browsing the internet looks to be a bit faster. Although it’s not a huge difference in terms of what’s experienced previously, it points to a telling sign that hopefully an official update will be made in the near future. So if you’ve got some time on your hands and want to take a risk in placing your Bold 9700 into the latest version, then you can give it a shot by installing the leaked update.

via BlackBerry Cool

[via: 9to5mac]

For now, download our iPhone Web App and you’ll receive an alert once the unlock is released, and instructions on how to install it.

The exploit Sherif Hashim uses has not been revealed yet, but iPhone Dev Team member MuscleNerd has confirmed that it works. The iPhone Dev Team will most likely wait for Apple to release the next generation iPhone 4G before releasing this unlock so that Apple does not patch the exploit before then. For now, all iPhone users that are unlocked/jailbroken are advised to be extremely cautious of future firmware updates and avoid updating before the jailbreak tools are updated.

On Wednesday morning an unknown number of thieves managed to break in to a Best Buy in South Brunswick, New Jersey and steal 20 notebooks valued at $26,000. For the record, these were all MacBooks so no Windows computers were stolen (phew!). These thieves were clever because they were able to avoid cameras, motion sensors, and alarms.

Police believe the thieves broke in to the Best Buy by cutting a hole through the roof using a saw, and slicing a 3-foot wide square in the metal roof. Detective James Ryan said that there was a “high level of sophistication” involved in this robbery since the thieves didn’t set off any alarms or motion detectors, and were also able to avoid cameras. John Harris, a security expert said “I would say they were a professional crew”, and “At least I’ve never dealt with anything like this. From time to time, people break in, but not usually through the roof.” Police are still investigating, and they think that at least 2 or 3 people were involved in this roberry and they may have hit other locations before as well. Anyone with additional information on this incident should call Penney at (732) 329-4646.

[via NJ.com]

The Swype beta for Android is capped at a limited number of registrants. To notify, this particular version will expire after three months as the company will provide periodic updated versions that will include new features and functionality.

The new software
supports phones with HVGA and WVGA resolutions and features built-in dictionaries for English and Spanish.

The new Swype beta is open to all phones using Android which do not already have Swype pre-installed by the phone manufacturer/carrier. Users are advised if they have Swype pre-installed on their mobile device then do not attempt to install this beta software.

Users can register with an email address they can access via their mobile and Swype will send a link to download Swype beta software. That’s it!

This wasn’t the first time where Apple has sparked a legal battle against HTC. Back In 2007, Apple and HTC stood against each other for Trademark tangle over the word ‘Touch’. And now, Apple has filed a suit against HTC for infringing 20 iPhone related UI, underlying architecture and hardware patents. HTC started disaster management with an official statement – HTC is a mobile technology innovator and patent holder that has been very focused over the past 13 years on creating many of the most innovative smartphones.

HTC added that this lawsuit will have no major impact on its operations in the short term. What is new here is that Internet giant Google backed HTC through an officially issued statement saying, “We are not a party to this lawsuit. However, we stand behind our Android operating system and the partners who have helped us to develop it.” Google Nexus One is one of the many Android OS clad HTC devices that is a proof of Google-HTC partnership. Hence, despite this being HTC’s battle, Google is actively supporting it since the Android OS is being questioned here.

Apparently, HTC had plans to launch Google Chrome OS based Tablet but got those plans shelved citing they wanted to focus more on handset production. But that doesn’t mean it won’t happen ever. Apple might have anticipated the level of competition in that segment as well. However, this legal battle between Apple and HTC is serious and would certainly continue for a long time.

[via Techtree.com]

After an short interview (or editorial meeting) with the Managing Director of Google India, Shailesh Rao and Gaurav Bhaskar, Global Communications & Public Affairs Manager at Google India, Ankit Vengurlekar, Anchor and Producer at CNBC TV In India, wrote on his Twitter account that “Nexus One will not come to India in its US avatar, the India specific Google Phone may be a stripped down version and priced lower!”

The original Nexus One phone is available in the US for $529 excluding delivery and value added Tax and it would be interesting to see whether Google keeps the same moniker, Nexus One, for that version or adopts a new one like Nexus One Micro (or mini, like the N97 Mini).

More interestingly, we’d be quite intrigued to know if the model will be launched in India only or whether it will be available to other more mature markets.

Based on previous “downsizing” exercises, one can expect that the prospective Nexus One Micro will have a smaller screen, less memory, a blander box and possibly a less capable processor.

(Thanks to Amit from Labnol for the headsup)

Read more: http://www.itproportal.com/portal/news/article/2010/3/5/breaking-google-launch-cheaper-stripped-down-nexus-one/#ixzz0hXqTHITW