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Google launches new mobile application for speedier access to Gmail. It can be easily downloaded from mobile.google.com. Click here for details…

Do you know all GSM mobile phones have their own unique IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) number? This number is an international “Serial number” for your phone to be properly identified by network or an application.

Your IMEI can be found at the back of your phone behind the battery or by pressing *#06# it is a 15 digit number.

NOTE: If your phone prints out more than 15 digits for your IMEI , only the first 15 digits is the IMEI number, no dashes or space. The remaining numbers are unimportant as they are just checksum numbers. Click here for details.

Motorola RAZR V3 supports SyncML. With this feature, you can sync your calendar and contacts with a server over the air. Here is a step by step instruction for Setting Up Your Razr to Use GooSync. To follow this instruction, you have to find menu item for Sync setup. The RAZR from T-Mobile US has this feature turned off. You have to edit your phone’s SEEM to find it back:

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bit 3: Settings > Connection > Sync (1 on, 0 off) (menu item, may require update to mma files)

Even if your cell phone or PDA isn’t Web-enabled, you still can search Google using SMS (short messaging service) text messaging. Simply send your search query via a text message to 46645 (GOOGL). Google will reply with one or more text messages containing search results in a minute or so.

With SMS, you can find business and residential listings, driving directions, movie times, weather forecasts, stock quotes and definitions, too. For a list of SMS services, visit the Google SMS page (www.google.com/sms). Google is free and works with any cell phone or mobile device that supports a Web browser.

Here are a few definitions of some terms that you may hear a lot of when you start modifying your phone:

 

Bootloader – This can be compared to the BIOS on a PC.   It is low level software telling the phone what is what and where to find what it needs to operate. Bootloaders can be upgraded and downgraded.   There is no real reason to upgrade one, so don’t be tempted to.

Flash – This is the most common thing you modify on the phone.   The flash is essentially the operating system of the phone.   When you flash your phone it will adjust the various features of your phone.   You will not lose any of your media or any of your specific settings when you flash.   A flash can be used on most any carrier’s phone unlike the flex, which is carrier specific.   Reflash files are flash files.   They are called this I imagine because you use them to reflash a phone after you have already installed a monster pack on it but now you want the most recent flash.

Flex – These are the files that contain the cell phone service provider’s branding on the phone.   This is where things like your start up animation with the Cingular or T-Mobile logos and sounds come from.   It also contains the specific menus and labels for programs they use like T-Zones or MEdia Mall.   They also include all the programming needed to connect you to their Internet service and text messaging on their network.  The most important thing to remember is if you have a Cingular phone, then don’t install a T-Mobile flex on it. Your phone will essentially function, but any of the network connectivity for the Cingular network will be lost and you’ll need to reprogram the connection data specific to your carrier, or just flex again.

Monster Pack – Includes the flash and the flex and a language pack for a specific language all in one file.   It installs everything in one step. They come in many varieties, some are unbranded for Motorola, some are Cingular, O2, Rogers, and can come with various features already enabled.   Just read the description that the file comes with so you know what it does before installing it.

PDS – A 64kb section in memory that can’t be accessed via USB, unless you have bootloader “07.D0″ installed.   It holds critical information like your IMEI, ESN and any subsidy locking information.   The PDS is the most sensitive part of the ROM.   If it should become corrupted (downgrading when you shouldn’t, misuse of Flash Backup, etc.) you will need to use a Smart Clip or follow the test point procedures or get a copy of the free demo version of Motorola Repair Studio to fix it, otherwise your phone will be dead.

Seem – The phone has numerous seems programmed into the operating system of the phone.   These seems control every aspect of how the phone behaves such as: SMS being turned on or off by default, enabling the video camera and its various settings like zoom control and brightness of the image, raising the volume level on the various speakers of the phone, enabling ENS, etc.   You change one feature at a time when you edit seems in a hex editing program.   While the flash is all the programming on the phone, the seems edit the individual programs, if you will, in that flash, one feature at a time.

Unlock – A phone that is locked will only work on that particular service provider’s network until it has been unlocked.   There are a few ways of unlocking a phone and with one of them it can be done for free.

Unified Development, Inc. a Chesterfield based provider of Information Technology Consulting Services launched it’s latest web site this week.  The new web site takes into account all of the latest ‘best practices’ for web marketing methods. ”This new site is very content rich and flexible and allows us to easily expand the information we deliver.  In addition, it works very well across a variety of different devices, is multi-lingual capable and ADA compliant” said Greg Alexander, President of Unidev.  Recent court rulings have highlighted the importance of having an ADA compliant site that is much more user friendly for the disabled.

 

The new site greatly expands the resources Unidev provides for potential recruits through a new ‘career center’ section which provides not only job listings but career and employment information and a fast and easy job notification feature.

Unified Development, Inc. a Chesterfield based provider of Information Technology Consulting Services, has recently expanded and announced the opening of a new office at 1415 Elbridge Payne Road, Suite 255, in Chesterfield, Missouri, 63017. Unidev has successfully served its customers for over 16 years by providing a broad range of solutions including software and web design and development, staff augmentation and project and systems maintenance outsourcing. The contact number for the new location is 636.532.4424.

St. Louis, MO – Unified Development, Inc. (Unidev), a St. Louis-based software development and consulting firm, today announced a merger with The Net Impact, LLC, a search engine marketing and web site design firm.

According to Unidev President, Mr. Greg Alexander, the merger joins the significant technology resources and experience of Unidev with the proven creative and internet marketing skills of The Net Impact.  Tommi Davis, President of The Net Impact commented “We’re extremely excited about the merger and the increased technical and internet marketing capabilities we can now offer our client base. Unidev is a dynamic, growing organization. It’s a great fit.”

Over a two-year research and development period, Unidev has developed a strong technical web marketing capability and a proprietary suite of search engine marketing services, including search engine optimization, email marketing, affiliate program management and pay per click management. With a strong emphasis on data collection and statistical analysis, Unidev has been able to significantly improve both search engine rankings and online sales for a number of established businesses on the web.

The addition of The Net Impact brings a real and critical creative capability to Unidev as well as an increased sales and marketing capability. Mark Birsinger, V.P. of Marketing for The Net Impact said “The merger brings all of the vital resources together – a large team of programming professionals as well as the expertise to make web applications visible in the search engines. It’s a full circle approach”.

Unidev, established in 1990, is a premier developer of large scale integrated business solutions, IT outsourcing and consulting services for Fortune 1000 companies.  They are located on the web at www.unidev.com

The Net Impact is an established ten-year-old company that provides internet marketing solutions, web site design services and a comprehensive range of search engine marketing (SEM), web development and e-commerce solutions.  They can be found on the web at www.thenetimpact.com

Unidev, an IT company based in Chesterfield, Mo., celebrated its 12th consecutive year as a Microsoft Certified Partner on May 1. Being a Microsoft Certified Partner enables Unidev to supply its customers with Microsoft software as a source for development and support of business solutions.

 

“This has been a very good partnership for Unidev as it provides us access to the significant resources available through Microsoft.” said Greg Alexander, President. “Our customers directly benefit by having access to all of the latest information, tools and technologies.”

 

Unidev has been a partner with Microsoft almost since the inception of the partner program. Unidev (www.unidev.com), a St. Louis based Web and IT solutions company, has successfully served its customers for over 16 years by providing a broad range of solutions including software and web design and development, staff augmentation and project and systems maintenance outsourcing.

 

In an on going effort to match the highest quality candidates with the best Information Technology jobs, Unidev has recently expanded it’s website to target prospective job seekers. When you visit the Job Openings section of unidev.com you can now find a variety of useful tips to enhance your job search. 

Interviewing and resume tips, potential questions, H1-B information, and helpful hints to protecting your online privacy are just a few of the useful topics provided. This section also highlights St. Louis, Missouri and

Omaha, Nebraska two cities where Unidev has a very large presence in the Information Technology Market.

Not only is the Job Openings section a great place to learn about the job search process, it is also a great place to submit your resume.  This area offers a Quick Resume Section which enables applicants to fill out a short form summarizing their IT experience.  This form goes directly to the Unidev recruiter which allows for a very fast response.  If you don’t have a formal resume ready to go Unidev’s Quick Resume option is ideal.

Unidev (www.unidev.com), a St. Louis based Web and IT solutions company, has successfully served its customers for over 15 years by providing a broad range of solutions including software and web design and development, staff augmentation and project and systems maintenance outsourcing.