Rumors are rife that Intel plans to discontinue MeeGo development following the rather tepid market response to hardware based on fledgling OS. Digitimes reports that Intel is planning to�"temporarily discontinue development of its MeeGo OS" . If Intel backs down from the OS it would mean the end of the linux based operating system from a commercial point of view and would be�relegated�to being a hobbyist OS at best.

On reaching out to Intel we got the following quote :

"Intel does not comment on industry speculation or rumor. We remain committed to MeeGo and open source, and will continue to work with the community to help develop and meet the needs of customers and end users."

Now Intel does not categorically deny�the rumor but i have my doubts that the company will give up on the OS when commercial hardware has finally started rolling out at attractive price points. We expect to hear more from Intel on the topic at the upcoming Intel AppUp Elements event in Seattle where they will talk more about the AppUp vision, strategy and future. FoneArena will be reporting live from the event.

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Want the latest and greatest version of the HTC Sense UI but still toting a Desire HD ? Well you don't have to wait any longer as the hackers over at XDA Developers have managed to get it running on handset.

The ROM takes the new UI from a leaked build of the upcoming HTC Bliss and is not yet fully functional. The biggest caveat in this Android 2.3.4 based ROM is that bluetooth is not functional as of now. If that does not deter you from trying to flash an experimental build , then click right through the source link to get full instructions. Just keep in mind that flashing a ROM will most definitely void your warranty !

[ Source - XDA Developers via - Engadget ]

Samsung labs have just released a new launcher app for Android based phones. Called 'Pure Breeze' the app replaces the default homescreen and allows users to organize�their apps, groups, and tasks, and create shortcuts.

The application also uses a concept called Kites where a customizable floating window allows one click access to all shortcuts and widgets.

The launcher is available in two flavors , lite and full. The lite version includes all the functionality but places limits on the number of applications that can be organized. A video of the launcher in action is embedded below. The full version of Pure Breeze can be bought in the Android market for $2.

[Via - Electronista]

A new HTC handset has appeared in the rumor mills which suggest that the Android based smartphone will sport a 4.7? display. Other specifications include a 1.5Ghz�Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255 processor. 16GB � 32GB of storage can be expected in the handset alongside support for SRS Surround Sound. An 8MP camera capable of capturing 720p video is expected to be found on the back of the device.

HTC recently gained a controlling share in Beats Audio. The Runnymede 2 is believed to be one of the first handsets to benefit from this acquisition. The audio on the smartphone is said to have been tuned by Beats. The retail packaging is also said to include a Beats Solo headset which alone ships for $179.

[Via - Android Guys]

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