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When it comes to the development of new plastics, two things have generally happened – a plastic is created and then a use is found for it, or a long trial-and-error process is undertaken in order to create a plastic with specific qualities. In a move that has been described as “comparable to cracking a plastics DNA,” however, scientists at the University of Leeds and Durham University have created a mathematical model that should allow specialty plastics to be created much more quickly and efficiently…
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So, as you are probably aware, the Droid Bionic is rather locked down all the way to the things that we can or cannot do without certain accessories. In case you are wondering, it seems that without a little “official” HDMI dock for the phone, the webtop application cannot be used, not even if you attach a HDMI cable to the device. This is now a thing of the past thanks to XDA Recognized Developer Fenny who just put a very nice and simple tutorial on how to get rid of the hardware verification done by the device. In essence, you have two ways of applying this: via ADB for those who like to do things the old fashioned way, and by flashing a zip file on your device. The end result is your newly acquired ability to use the webtop interface without the need to spend a single dime on an overpriced dock.

If this sounds like something you were waiting for, please give it a shot and post your feedback.

It removes the device ID string check from PortalApp, and enables the webtop option in DockService. Replacing these two apk files effectively allows the webtop to launch without proprietary hardware.

You can find more information in the original thread.

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Thanks Fenny for the tip!

Samsung has just started sending out invites for a Google-related event that’s most likely the perfect opportunity to announce the long rumored Samsung Nexus Galaxy (Prime) handset). Also, we might witness the launch of the Android Ice Cream Sandwich OS on the same date.

October will be a very hot month, as the iPhone 5 will be unveiled on October 4th and a mere week later the first Ice Cream Sandwich smartphone will become a reality. Taking place at 11:30 AM in San Diego, the unveiling is advertised in invitations through a short tagline: “what’s new from Android”. Nexus Prime has been rumored for a while now, but it has yet to be confirmed, although Samsung sending a cease and desist to someone using the handset’s firmware meant that it’s very much real.

We’re expecting a dual core 1.5GHz device with a 4.5 or 4.65 inch display and maybe with a 720p resolution, according to rumors. LTE would also make a fine addition to it, as well as an 8 megapixel camera with 1080p video capture and a nice battery life. This is the follow-up to HTC’s Nexus One and Samsung’s Nexus S, so it will have to something really, really special.

If you’re looking to keep up to date on all the happenings in the soccer world (football, depending on where you live) the folks from Handmark have you covered. They’ve teamed up with Goal.com to being the Goal.com app to the BlackBerry PlayBook and it’s pretty slick. The layout is nice, the content is great and the app overall just works mighty fine. When it comes to built-in features, it’s no slouch either:

• Breaking news, fully illustrated with high quality images
• Live match commentary with play-by-play details from 10 leagues around the world and major tournaments
• League standings from the world’s major leagues
• New ‘My Teams’ menus and content – Bringing you the news you care about quicker with customized content related to hundreds of clubs around the world.
• Transfer zone updates 
• Live Twitter feed
• Regular updates, meaning the app is ready to read when it’s opened

They’ve included some Facebook integration into the app, making it capable of sharing news to your Facebook account. If you’re a soccer / football fan, this is the app to have on your PlayBook as it offers a complete package. Best of all, it’s available for free in BlackBerry App World right now.

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CrackBerry.com‘s feed sponsored by ShopCrackBerry.com. Goal.com for BlackBerry Playbook – Stay up to date on all your favorite soccer teams

Who doesn’t love free phones? Best Buy Mobile in Canada is running their Free Phone Friday promotions through October, and this week’s special is none other than BlackBerry! But, not just one BlackBerry. Today only you can grab a Bold 9900, a Torch 9810, or a Curve 9360 from various carriers for just a penny with a new 3-year activation. Make sure you read the fine print for all the details on the offer. Thanks to everyone that sent this in!

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CrackBerry.com‘s feed sponsored by ShopCrackBerry.com. Free Phone Friday at Best Buy Canada features BlackBerry 7 smartphones!

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