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Canon REBEL T1i / 500D firmware version 1.1.0

Canon releases firmware update version 1.1.0 for the REBEL T1i / 500D digital SLR camera. This update incorporates the following fixes and improvements: • Enhances the reliability of Live View shooting • Fixes incorrect indications on the Arabic, English, and Swedish menu screens

Pentax releases K-7 firmware update version 1.03

Pentax releases firmware version 1.03 for the K-7 DSLR. This new update add these improvements: • Lens Correction (Distortion, Lateral chromatic aberration) is settable for these FA lenses: - Pentax-FA 43mmF1.9 Limited - Pentax-FA 77mmF1.8 Limited - Pentax-FA 31mmF1.8AL Limited • Improved usability by optimize the program of vertical position judgment • Improved stability of recording movie for some SDHC Memory card...

Nokia E55 031.012 firmware update now available

  "The version 031.012 firmware for the Nokia E55 has just been released. This brings the E55 up to date with with E52, which had the same version number firmware released earlier this month. The firmware is already available as an over-the-air update, and went smoothly on our E55. The update is a 7724KB download, and after updating there were no obvious changes. Please leave a comment if you find something new or different on your E55. At the time of writing we were unable to find any fur...

New Firmware v3.2010.02 8 (PR 1.1.1) for Nokia N900

"The Nokia N900 has just received a new firmware update taking it up to v3.2010.02-8 (PR 1.1.1). New firmware updates generally contain bug fixes and optimizations necessary for the software on your device to perform properly, therefore we recommend you always keep your device up to date. Unfortunately there is no official changelog but we will update this article as soon as we know more. The new firmware will gradually make its way round to you over the coming weeks depending on your...

Samsung i8910 HD update (JB1) finally out

"Samsung's long (oh so long) awaited i8910 HD firmware update has just been released. Firmware JB1 is now online via PC Studio 7, as the screenshot below shows. Improvements include kinetic scrolling in most (but not all) parts of the interface, major improvements to Web, faster operation and many bug fixes. Comments welcome if you notice something else new. As ever with these i8910 HD updates, there's no Nokia style User Data Preservation, so back up fully and be prepared to put all your...

Nikon releases Nikon D3S firmware update ver. 1.01

Nikon releases the first firmware update for the D3S digital SLR camera. Version 1.01 offers these fixes and improvements: • Movie recording specifications have been modified • Histogram is no longer displayed in live view tripod mode while movies are recorded • Camera monitor turns off during movie recording • Monitor turns on when EG-D2 is disconnected • Simplified Chinese menus/help have been revised • Problems with some memory cards now resolved ...

Nokia X6 Firmware updated to v12

"It’s been making its way around the various territories in the last few days, and now we’re happy to say that we have the updated firmware running on the Nokia X6 here at AAS (link to our review). The update to v12.0.091 can be installed (once available) either Over the Air or via the Nokia Software Updater on your PC. Even though your data should be preserved during the update, we would always recommend backing up any phone before an update is started. The X6 is a phone that we'v...

Nokia E52 v31.012 firmware now available

"A new firmware update, version 31.012, is now available for the Nokia E52. The update is currently only available via Nokia Software Updater (PC). We've not noticed any major changes, but a number of bug fixes and small version updates to built in applications (Web, Email, Music Store, Maps) are included. The phone's noise cancellation parameters have also been updated, which should improve audio quality of calls. Please let us know about your experiences in the comment thread." via alla...

N97 firmware update v21.0.045 ready to download

"Well, it missed the original rumoured deadline (last Thursday), but it's here now - v21.0.045 firmware for the Nokia N97 (classic), available via NSU as a 143MB download, featuring 'better call reliability and smoother touchscreen scrolling'. Comments welcome if you can add to the changelog/overview below. In view of the limited free space on disk C:, see below for my installation recommendations. (The previous firmware version was v20, the first to bring in Symbian^2-like full kinetic ...

Ovi Maps (free navigation) hits the Nokia N97

"Despite expectations that Ovi Maps 3.3 with free navigation would hit the Nokia N97 in a firmware update, it has popped up on Software Update (in the Applications folder) anyway as a 8MB download. Obviously, it's not recommended if you're starting off with less than about 30MB of free space on disk C: - in which case, you're better off waiting for it in a firmware release. Do please comment if you spot this for another Nokia phone that wasn't previously covered!I can't emphasise enough h...