http://forums.orb.com/viewtopic.php?f=43&t=33195&sid=07362e2ea2b34e0589de21e7e46e7863
Please be advised that we expect to release an update of Orb Live for Android by end of May with more features which will have compatibility with Gingerbread.
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As much as I hate to spread about another speculative release date avega1027 said on page 11 of another thread:
"Well for the people that are waiting for the release it looks like it would be comming out 10-06-07, per http://mobilitytoday.com/news/att_re...es_change.html "
and FTA: "Our sources are telling us that some new Windows Mobile devices are on their way! Just got a new update this morning, the AT&T 8925 aka Tilt is has passed certification and it being released on October 5.
Also Blackjack WM6 will be ready on the 1st of Oct.
Motorola Q9 is now slated for launch 11/15 but we think this will be changing soon. Blackjack 2 is slated for an 11/12 release.."
Supposedly, mobility today's David Ciccone is usually a pretty credible source so maybe there's a light at the end of the tunnel at last! Since it was so far down on another thread I figured i'd give it some attention. Thanks avega1027!
Who knows if it's right, but I'm excited to hear something from someone with sources rather than hearsay from an AT&T employee.
I have already given up on all these dates. I will just wait and not get excited about any more rumor dates.
Yeah, I agree... I'm getting really frustrated not to have any iron-clad word on it. But, since this was the first decent lead I've seen in quite a while I figured it's noteworthy.
already a thread for this and wasting space....
Hello!
Is any date of 2.2 release ? Or ?
Nothing so far. It's been said that the Motorola Droid's 2.2 update was pushed back to August. So, I'd bet sometime around then--hopefully.
MPodlesnik said:
Hello!
Is any date of 2.2 release ? Or ?
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from Motorola Europe's Facebook Page:
facebook.com/motorolaeurope#!/motorolaeurope?v=wall&story_fbid=140497609310587
Next European Milestone and 2.2 (Froyo). I have expressed over the last few days that the decision is pending. The team here has been collating key pieces of information and views from this community in the last month and providing input to relevant teams in Motorola so they are aware. I am pushing for that decision to be made as quickly as possible, and we can then all go from there. Some others ask why the decisions on upgrades take so long, and why does implementation then take much longer still. What I can say and have stated recently is that upgrades are not a walk in the park. Sure there are short cuts that people can take, but when you have to integrate software to a specific hardware, then test it and integrate with third party applications, let alone any innovation from ourselves, plus then get approvals to make this all official and safe… its is a big undertaking that requires planning and resource and third party coordination to see this all through. As I say, once we have decision, we will inform. JK
We're pleased to announce that Milestone will receive a free upgrade to Android 2.2
(FroYo) in Europe with an initial roll-out
beginning at the end of this year. For
other software updates please check our software update site:
https://supportforums.motorola.com/community/manager/softwareupgrades
Source: http://www.facebook.com/motorolaeurope
LOL....end of 2010?...silly....
ginggerbread 2.3 phone is everywhere at that time..lol
I can be wrong but beginning of the end of the year means Q4 (quater 4, the last three months of the year), that would be the beginning of October, wouldn't it? . But it doesn't matter now. Motorola doesn't care about the European market and they think they can mock us. Let them think that way. They probably do not give damn about 100 people not buying their phones now, but if the number of customers steadily goes down they will be like "OMFG WHY THEY ARE NOT BUYING OUR GREAT PRODUCTS??!?!?!". I think Milestone was the only GOOD phone ever released by Motorola, but after that signed bootloader and this delayed 2.2 release I'm saying "No, thanks" and I'm going to get something from HTC or muster up some money and buy Nexus One now.
Please discuss in existing thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=730882&page=4
*Can* being the Operative word
today I decided to use my wording skills AKA gift of backing people verbally into a corner, to talk to a dell Representative, about upgrading our devices and addressed a couple of questions regarding Honeycomb both about the specs of the device meeting honeycomb standards as well as a release date,
Here is the result of the conversation, Just like any CSR the Rep tried to avoid solid answers, Its sales it happens.
Note*gave dell rep a good review
11:45:44 Jeffrey A
Welcome to Dell US Chat! My name is Jeffrey and I will be your Dell.com Sales Chat Expert. I can be reached at [email protected] or via phone at 1-800-289-3355 ext. 728-4561 for additional assistance. How can I help you today?
By the way, the number provided above is our team's voice mail box and the message box to type in is on the bottom portion of the chat, just to the left of the send button if you are having trouble finding it.
11:46:00 Tuan hi jeffery i got questions about the dell streak
11:46:22 Tuan the 7 to be exact
11:46:54 Jeffrey A
What about?
11:47:39 Tuan
upgrades is this device going to get upgraded from the old os that it came with?
11:47:59 Tuan
i have seen no progress or even a timeline of possible upgrades
11:48:48 Tuan
i purchased this device based off of the pretty hardware specs but haven't seen any thing about the OS getting updates other then a few apps being fixed
11:50:08 Tuan
is there any word or possible estimate for a software upgrade from dell?
11:50:59 Jeffrey A
Are you referring to the software next to Honeycomb?
11:51:24 Tuan
yes either honeycomb or even ginger bread 2.2 just really does not flatter this devices specs
11:53:04 Tuan
the best way to explain my experience with this devices is it has the body of a brand new camero but a engine of a old 76 VW bug
11:54:44 Jeffrey A
I'm sorry but the Honeycomb is the latest OS for the Android.
11:54:59 Jeffrey A
The Gingerbread is the 2.3 version.
11:55:12 Jeffrey A
Honeycomb is the 3.0/3.1 version.
11:55:27 Tuan
will the device be getting honeycomb?
11:56:30 Jeffrey A
By the way, do you already have this device?
11:56:34 Tuan
yes
11:57:10 Jeffrey A
The Streak 5 or Streak 7 can be upgraded to Honeycomb.
11:57:59 Tuan
yes but will the be
11:58:13 Tuan
can and will are 2 different things
11:58:23 Tuan
my question today is will they be upgraded
12:00:30 Jeffrey A
If you are really asking if there will be a new OS or version, I'm sorry but Dell is not the proper company to ask about it. We may carry the device but not the software. If there will be news, we will advertise and inform our customers.
12:01:08 Tuan
so you guys dont know
12:01:12 Tuan
fair enough
12:01:55 Jeffrey A
As of yet, yes. We still have no information from Google.
12:03:07 Tuan
ok and about the spec restrictions with 3.0 i.e Screen resolution does this
device meet the pre-requisites for the 3.0 OS?
12:04:11 Jeffrey A
Should be since most of our customers are not having problem with the LCD resolution. They are already in Honeycomb version.
12:04:52 Tuan
ok ill be keeping track of the devices O.S. Progress thank you for being very helpful
12:05:03 Tuan
I appreciate it
12:05:21 Jeffrey A
Sure, No problem.
12:05:26 Jeffrey A
Is there anything else that I can further assist you with?
12:05:50 Tuan
no you were extremely helpful
12:06:06 Jeffrey A
Thank you.
12:06:11 Jeffrey A
Our Chat team strives to provide the very best levels of customer service. If you have a minute, we would really appreciate your feedback on a 1 minute survey that will appear above this chat once the session ends. My manager gets all the feedback and we use it to help our customers. Thank you for choosing Dell’s Sales Chat and have a wonderful day!
12:06:11 Jeffrey A
The survey will pop up on a new window (please allow pop up for Dell.com) before you click the “EXIT” button. Take care. Thanks again.
12:06:55 Tuan
sure
12:07:01 Tuan
ill give you a good review
So boys and Girls there you have it looks like we need to Dev our own Rom
I hope this post was at least helpful
And I hope im Incorrect about this but looks like we may be left by the wayside
I just had a chat with a DELL rep who said we are getting Honeycomb, but he couldn't give a date. I think these guys are just low-level sales reps who have no real idea. If you've ever worked in a call center, you know the drill; it's all hearsay and rumour that you pass along as official to the customers.
I can't see DELL not upgrading, but it could take awhile (Streak 5, anyone?). With the 10" Streak being released with Honeycomb next month, I could see if they wait for their big gun to get to market before they upgrade the afterthought (though the S7 could have been awesome with HC up front).
I'm just afraid that AOSP won't drop until Ice Cream Sandwich, because Google's scared of crappy manufacturers releasing phones with HC on them. But, once all that does get released, we ought to be able to get it on our S7s. I don't know about quality, though, as we have no kernel devs on our device.
Maybe we need to purchase another S7 for someone out there who's a good kernel dev.I've found used ones as low as ~$275 (a little scratched and such, but good, working units). I posted on the CM forums about it, too.
Love the Streak 7 and love the StreakDroid ROM, but it's still a beta. I'm worried that this device will be left blowing in the wind, once all the new stuff comes out this summer.
well hopefully we get some more solid devs to get on top of these devices hardware wise it is a solid device good next gen device unfortunately the lack of support and the outdated OS is a major turn off for me personally, either way im hanging on to this device and waiting to see what happens, nothing wrong with sticking with the under dog device
keep your eyes peeled not giving a day just letting you guys know to keep your eyes on the forum.
Hellzya said:
keep your eyes peeled not giving a day just letting you guys know to keep your eyes on the forum.
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saw the video great news I honestly don't have too high of a expectation from Dell or Google for this device
Anyone seen some hope about Q upgrade for Nokia 8?
There is a chance, until they say otherwise. Right now, let's just wait for full Android Q release to see, if it's even worth waiting. Then we'll ask questions about an update. Honestly though, I wouldn't be surprised if they wanted to move on. HMD never really cared about flagships.
No chance, HMD said 2 major letter upgrades and it has had them with O and P.
Only way the Nokia 8 will ever see Q is if HMD do it as way of an apology for how they have messed Pie up.
Too early to tell.
Like it was said above, they promised 2 OS version updates, and we've got them. So they don't really owe us anything. But until they categorically say the Nokia 8 misses out... There's always a chance...
MrBelter said:
No chance, HMD said 2 major letter upgrades and it has had them with O and P.
Only way the Nokia 8 will ever see Q is if HMD do it as way of an apology for how they have messed Pie up.
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TBH you're right.
They never really care about this so called flagship.
The first Pie updates were bugged because HMD has to update 30+ phones, and they don't have time to do it properly - because that would delay things beyond the point where people start screaming blood and murder why the update for their device isn't the next one in the queue, and why device xy gets the update before them.
So basically, either we would get
Another half assed update that was rushed out over the weekend to satisfy customers
An update half a year later while this and every other nokia 8 forum gets filled with "where is our Q update" again
Both of the above
And tbh. I would rather take HMD finally EOL'ing it's 2017 devices over every of the options I listed above, so people can just get on with their lives and not expect anything from HMD. If they push out a Q update to our phones that actually works I would be positively suprised, but please don't expect it - especially not if you are talking about HMD, a marketing startup, that outsources phone development to Foxconn, who don't want to work with you anymore because you have them make and support too many phones.
Excuse my salt in this, but don't make yourself hope, you will be disappointed.
Don't expect more, they have forget their flagship
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The first Pie updates were bugged because HMD has to update 30+ phones, and they don't have time to do it properly - because that would delay things beyond the point where people start screaming blood and murder why the update for their device isn't the next one in the queue, and why device xy gets the update before them.
So basically, either we would get
Another half assed update that was rushed out over the weekend to satisfy customers
An update half a year later while this and every other nokia 8 forum gets filled with "where is our Q update" again
Both of the above
And tbh. I would rather take HMD finally EOL'ing it's 2017 devices over every of the options I listed above, so people can just get on with their lives and not expect anything from HMD. If they push out a Q update to our phones that actually works I would be positively suprised, but please don't expect it - especially not if you are talking about HMD, a marketing startup, that outsources phone development to Foxconn, who don't want to work with you anymore because you have them make and support too many phones.
Excuse my salt in this, but don't make yourself hope, you will be disappointed.
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Yes, they had 30+ phones to update, just like everyone else. But everyone else have a priority in flagships, except for HMD. They updated mid-range devices before their flagship and they needed 5 months to fix some major bugs. You can clearly see what their priority is.
And no, they don't need to release a half baked update, they simply need to communicate. A simple statement saying "we found a major bug, that's why we're not updating your phone until it's fixed" would do just fine. Release it 2 months later, but with no big issues and we're fine, no one will complain.
People are constantly asking "where is my update" because they are not saying a word about it. We don't need promises, or even dates, we simply need info and we're not getting any.
Forget it. I'd rather get a custom rom for Pie than wait forever for a half-assed Q update from HMD. I just wish they release the updated Android Pie firmware and kernel sources with their final update this coming November, that way if there ever comes a dev interested enough in this phone they actually have something reasonable to work with.