Dingleberry 4.0 Has Been Canceled

The infamous DingleBerry root that swept BlackBerry PlayBooks appears to be coming to an end. The developers of the PlayBook jailbreak have been saying the version 4.0 to root the retail version of PlayBook OS 2.0 would be releasing soon. As it turns out, their  latest changelog says that their plans to release version 4.0 have been canceled.

The DingleBerry team has even decided to make their source code available for anyone to use. You can view their blog post about the source code here. It will be interesting to see what becomes of the DingleBerry root. Have they been scooped up by RIM? Or, is retail version of PlayBook OS 2.0 no longer rootable?

Best Buy CEO Brian Dunn Resigns

Brian Dunn has announced that he is resigning from the position of CEO of Best Buy and is also stepping down from the board of directors. “I have enjoyed every one of my 28 years with this company, and I leave it today in position for a strong future. I am proud of my fellow employees and I wish them the best,” said Dunn in a statement. Mike Mikan has been named as the interim CEO. He has been a Best Buy director since April 2008. A search committee has been formed to find the next permanent CEO.

Netflix For Android Sees Minor Update

Although there isn’t anything drastically new with it, users will surely appreciate the new stuff found with the Netflix app for Android. Being nothing more than a minor update, this one brings forth some of the expected things such as promised stability improvements and an assortment of bug fixes. In addition, users will also notice that the app now sports an improved interface for the volume control function.

How To Manually Update Your Nexus S 4G To Ice Cream Sandwich

So you've got the Sprint Nexus S 4G, and you're well aware that the official Ice Cream Sandwich update is coming. But what if you don't want to wait? The crazy cats in our Nexus S 4G forums have the manual download and install method, and it goes a little something like this:

1. Download this file from here http://android.clients.google.com/pa...g/TAMkDR3z.zip (Thanks to LateNiteWithJme at Android Central!)
2. Rename it to update.zip (Windows users careful not to get a double ".zip" extension) and place it on your mount the device, place the .zip file on your Nexus S 4G.
3. Shut down phone
4. Boot into bootloader (Volume Up+Power) then from bootloader screen choose RECOVERY (Navigate Vol Up/Down and select with Power).
5. From stock recovery choose to install update.zip
6. Sit back and relax for a few and you should boot into official Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0.4 !

T-Mobile Encourages Unlocked iPhone Owners To Switch To Its Network

In response to AT&T’s new policy of unlocking iPhones, T-Mobile made a statement to 9to5Mac encouraging those customers who unlock their device to make the switch to its network — all they would need to do is purchase a T-Mobile micro SIM card and sign up for one of the carrier’s plans. While folks with iPhones on T-Mobile won’t enjoy 3G speeds, due to different frequencies, the carrier said it is introducing 1900 MHz PCS spectrum which will be compatible with a broad range of devices, including the iPhone. If that’s the case, and you happen to be in an area that receives the new spectrum, it might not be a bad idea to switch if you want to save a few bucks each month.

Instagram for Android Surpasses 5 Million Downloads In 6 Days

Just 24 hours after its release, the app had already been downloaded one million times. Now, the popular photo sharing application can chalk up another milestone. As of Tuesday, Instagram for Android has been downloaded a total of 5 million times. That’s 5 million downloads in the six days it has been available.



2013 Dodge Dart Will Feature Wireless Charging

Today Chrysler announced that it would offer in-vehicle wireless chargers. The device, which comes out of Chrysler’s aftermarket division, Mopar, will be available for the 2013 Dodge Dart, which will debut in the second half of 2012. The accessory feature will retail for $199 plus installation. When installed, it is seamlessly integrated into the bin that sits in front of the center console, underneath the head unit and climate controls in the center stack. The unit will come with a special phone case that will allow your device to be charged whenever the vehicle is on.

Carriers To Help Government Block Service For Stolen Phones

The nation's top four wireless network operators have agreed to work with the Federal Communications Commission to build and maintain a database of stolen cell phones IDs. The database would be used by the network operators to deny voice and data services to stolen devices registered on the list. The impetus behind the drive to create the database is to make it difficult to use stolen phones, thereby reducing the resale value of stolen phones, and ultimately curbing the theft of mobile devices. The FCC plans to have a meeting on April 9 with U.S., state, and local government officials, including the police commissioners from major cities such as New York City, Washington, D.C., and Philadelphia. The goal is to protect consumers from the growing incidences of smartphone and data theft.

Leap Wireless And T-Mobile Strike Deal To Swap Spectrum

Earlier today, Cricket's parent company Leap Wireless announced a deal that'd see its own Savary Island Wireless, T-Mobile and Cook Intlet/VS GSM VII GPS (a T-Mobile venture) swap spectrum in a handful of markets. The agreement lets Leap Wireless inherit 10MHz of AWS waves in Phoenix, Houston, Galveston, and Brian-College Station, TX, while the Magenta carrier in partnership with Cook Intlet -- would receive spectrum in various markets within Alabama, Illinois, Missouri, Minnesota and Wisconsin. Leap's CEO Doug Hutcheson says the move's bound to help "provide us a longer term flexibility to offer a larger LTE channel." Of course, the pact still needs the OK from the FCC.

AT&T To Unlock Off-Contract iPhones

AT&T announced that it will unlock iPhones that are no longer associated with an AT&T contract. The only requirements are that a customer's account must be in good standing, their device cannot be associated with a current and active term commitment on an AT&T customer account, and they need to have fulfilled their contract term, upgraded under one of our upgrade policies or paid an early termination fee. AT&T has kept Apple's iPhone locked to its network since the device first went on sale in 2007. This is a significant change in policy for the company. It will allow those who own old iPhones to use them on other networks without the need to jailbreak them.