Android Version 1.5 Coming to T-Mobile , iPhone on Verizon and More
Added on 2009-04-27 03:31:00
by Tanya Palta
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 Android version 1.5 coming to T-Mobile next month, iPhone on Verizon may be a possibility, and more. Here is a quick round up of all the mobile stories that are generating buzz today.
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HTC Touch Cruise with Footprints Debut, BlackBerry Pearl Flip Coming to Telus and More
Added on 2009-01-23 04:51:00
by Tanya Palta
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 HTC Touch Cruise with Footprints debut, BlackBerry Pearl Flip coming to Telus, Windows Mobile 6.5 leaked and more. Here is today’s mobile round up.
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Sapphire blue Blackberry Curve 8320 on AT&T, Pandora mobile for Windows Mobile and More
Added on 2008-12-17 02:53:00
by Tanya Palta
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 Sapphire blue Blackberry Curve 8320 on AT&T, Pandora mobile for Windows Mobile users, Palm Application store unveiled and more. Here is today’s mobile round up.
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Nokia N96 Hits US Stores, Live Mesh for Mobile Fixed, MOTOZINE Z5 on T-Mobile and More
Added on 2008-11-03 01:54:00
by Tanya Palta
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 Nokia N96 hits US stores, Live Mesh for Mobile fixed, MOTOZINE Z5 now available on T-Mobile and More. Here is today’s mobile round up.
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G1 Amulator Available, T-Mobile Loses Data, Sony Ericsson W350i Sex and the City Edition f
Added on 2008-10-06 01:38:00
by Tanya Palta
G1 emulator available for download, T-Mobile admits losing data, Sony Ericsson W350i Sex and the City Edition for the fairer sex and more. Here is the daily wrap up of today’s stories.
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Latest on Samsung Pixon and Nokia Tube, Zune Phone Unlikely and More
Added on 2008-09-28 10:51:00
by Tanya Palta
 Samsung Pixon very much a reality, new iPhone firmware tweaks Safari, No Zune phone and more. Here is a round up of stories making waves this weekend.
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| Tags: Samsung, Pixon, iPhone, Firmware 2.2, Beta, Cellphones, Zune, Microsoft, Windows Mobile, Nokia, iPhone, Tube |
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Windows Live Client for Windows Mobile Smartphones
Added on 2008-07-28 04:41:00
by Tanya Palta
 Microsoft has released the latest version of Windows Live Client for Windows Mobile smartphones. If you have Windows Live already installed on your device, you will need to uninstall it first.
Features at a glance:
* Synchronize Live contacts with your contacts on the device
* Synchronize your Live email (msn, hotmail, live)
* View graphics, web links and contact photos in emails
* Respond to emails with voice recordings
* Upload photos to your Windows Live Spaces
[Via MSDN Blog]
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Updated AOL Instant Messenger for Windows Mobile
Added on 2008-06-25 11:07:00
by Tanya Palta
 A new updated version of the AOL Instant Messenger for Windows Mobile is now available .The application supports Windows Mobile 5 and 6 and can be downloaded from here.
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Windows Mobile 6.1 Now Available for HTC TyTN II
Added on 2008-05-27 11:03:00
by Tanya Palta
 HTC has released an update to Windows Mobile 6.1 Pro for the HTC TyTN II or AT&T Tilt. The update improves the overall functionality of the phone and also includes HTC's display performance update. One can download the update from the HTC website.
[Via Brighthand]
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| Tags: Windows Mobile, 6.1, HTC, TyTN II, Windows Mobile 6.1, Updates, Smartphones, Mobile, AT&T, Tilt, HTC |
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Phillips Xenium X-Connect
Added on 2008-05-20 14:07:00
by Tanya Palta
 The Phillips Xenium X-Connect is a new Windows mobile smartphone that hopes to give the iPhone a run for its money. Details are scarce however this touch screen phone will include will feature Windows Mobile 6, a 3-inch screen, Bluetooth 2.0, HSDPA, a microSD slot, and GPS.
[Via Brighthand]
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HTC Diamond hits the FCC
Added on 2008-05-09 08:35:00
by Alfredo Padilla
 The HTC Diamond 100 cleared the FCC today. The Diamond was announced by HTC at an event earlier this week (read) and represents the latest touch screen oriented phone from HTC. It runs an updated version of the TouchFlo interface that was first seen on the HTC Touch (review). The version of the Diamond that cleared the FCC today seems to be for international markets as it lacks AT&T's 850 Mhz band and any U.S. 3G bands. HTC indicated that the Diamond would be released first overseas and make its way to the U.S. later this year.
FCC documents:
Request for Confidentiality
FCC Label
SAR Report
Test Report
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Yahoo releases yahoo Go 3.0
Added on 2008-05-08 07:45:00
by Emily Price
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 Yahoo has released Yahoo! Go 3.0 beta for Windows Mobile handsets. The interface of the application has been improved in version 3.0 and the application now has full widget support for things like MySpace and eBay. Data is stored on a cloud that can be retrieved from any device with an internet connection.
[via IntoMobile]
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North American Version of HTC Dual on Best Buy
Added on 2008-05-08 03:57:00
by Tanya Palta
 The US version of the HTC Dual which includes support for quad-band GSM/EDGE, and dual-band HSDPA is available on the Best Buy website. The handset is unlocked so it can be used with any cellphone carrier. You can order it online for $550.
[Via Brighthand]
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HTC Announces the Touch Diamond
Added on 2008-05-06 06:21:00
by Alfredo Padilla
 HTC's big press hubaloo today turned out to be the expected announcement of the Touch Diamond. Running the newest iteration of HTC's TouchFlo interface that includes 3D effects. The::unwired's got a nice video of it up over here. We'll wait to see it in action, we haven't been overly impressed by TouchFlo in the past. The device also has support for Youtube and it seems to be running a third party web browser rather than Internet Explorer Mobile. If the information that's been previously leaked is any indication we expect the Touch diamond to sport a 2.8 inch VGA display, Windows Mobile 6.1 and 4GB of internal storage, two out of three have already been confirmed at the press event. We have to say that we're not overly excited at this point, HTC does a solid job with their devices but we just haven't seen much success from anyone that's dropped a new interface on Windows Mobile.
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Version 5.4 of GPS Tuner Released
Added on 2008-05-05 02:34:00
by Tanya Palta
 A new version of GPS Tuner has been released for Windows Mobile users with internal and external GPS radios. Version 5.4 of GPS Tuner supports both Windows Mobile 5 and 6 devices and includes the following features:
* 'Open Street Map' has been added as online map source
* 'Google Topo (Terrain)' has been added as online map source
* Suunto X9i data format(.sdf) handling (Import and Export) has been added
* Automatic map rotation in 90 degrees has been added (instead of flipping 180 degrees)
* Built-in camera photo can be taken and added to waypoint directly
* Waypoints can be exported via TXT output module
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HTC Diamond Specs Leaked
Added on 2008-05-04 10:33:00
by Tanya Palta
 Specs of the much-anticipated HTC Diamond have been leaked on the world wide web and this one does indeed looking promising. Rumored features include; a QWERTY keyboard , Windows Mobile 6, a 2.8-inch VGA display and an orientation sensor / accelerometer.
# WiFi, Bluetooth 2.0
# eGPS, FM tuner
# Quad-band HSDPA 7.2
# 4GB internal flash, microSD slot
# 528MHz CPU
# 3.2 megapixel camera with autofocus
[Via Engadget Mobile]
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HTC Touch Slide on FCC
Added on 2008-04-17 09:41:00
by Alfredo Padilla
 The FCC gods just dropped the HTC Neon 300 or Touch Slide on us today. We're not sure if this is the Touch Dual with US 3G that HTC said they were going to be selling via Best Buy (story), but the phone sports the same form factor with a slide-out QWERTY and has support for US 3G bands. We were also able to make out on the screen that this bad boy will be sporting Windows Mobile 6.1, which we covered at CTIA (video). We reviewed the HTC Touch for Sprint, and although we have to admit that HTC's TouchFlo interface is an improvement over the standard Windows Mobile interface for finger interaction, it's still not great, especially the on-screen keyboard. Of course the slide-out QWERTY helps a lot with that problem.. Pics and links to the documentation after the break.
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First Call: Samsung Ace
Added on 2008-04-10 14:50:00
by Alfredo Padilla
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 The Samsung Ace from Sprint is basically the CDMA version of the Blackjack, which has been available from AT&T for awhile now. The Ace lacks the updates we saw on the Blackjack II (review)like the two megapixel camera, but it's not identical to the original Blackjack either. In particular the phone seems to have addressed one of the biggest issues of the original BlackJack: the D-Pad. On the Blackjack the D-Pad was flush with the surrounding buttons, which led to constant mistaken presses. On the Ace the D-Pad has been raised above the surrounding buttons, although it still seems a little on the small side.
The QWERTY keyboard on the Ace is also different, with each key sloping above and below a center peak. The keys are spaced more closely together than the original Blackjack. In our initial use of the keyboard we found that they were too close together, leading to mistaken presses. We also found the feel of the keyboard to be a little strange. We'll see how we do in our actual words per minute test after we've spent some more time with the handset, but one of the things we liked about the original Blackjack was that the keys were comfortably spaced. Check out our gallery of photos after the jump and expect the full review in a week or so.
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Talking Smart: Cheap smart phones
Added on 2008-04-10 13:23:00
by Alfredo Padilla
 One of the major barriers facing anyone who wants to upgrade their cell phone to a "smart" device is cost. Phones like the iPhone (review) AT&T Tilt (review) or Nokia N95 (review) will cost you several hundred dollars. There are some good options to get a new smart phone in your pocket on a budget, however. We'll be taking a look at our top five budget smart phones today.
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Picasa Web Albums Now Available for Windows Mobile
Added on 2008-04-06 12:05:00
by Tanya Palta
 Google has announced the launch of the Picasa Web Albums for Windows Mobile. Windows Mobile users now can hence access Picasa Web Albums by going to Google's web site.
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Windows Mobile 6.1 Video Preview
Added on 2008-04-03 16:58:00
by Alfredo Padilla
 We took some time today to look at some of the new features of Windows Mobile 6.1, which was announced this week at CTIA 2008. The features we looked at include the new plugin systems for the home screen of Windows Mobile Standard devices, which is basically the same as the one we saw on the HTC Shadow (review). Microsoft has also moved to try and close the gap between Internet Explorer Mobile and other advanced browsers by adding an overview mode, similar to what we see in Series 60 Web on devices like the N82 (review). Last up is threaded SMS messaging, a feature much loved by users. Previously we've only seen threaded SMS on Windows Mobile devices from Palm like the Treo 750 (review), although the new implementation is slightly different. Video after the jump.
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Sony-Ericsson Xperia X1 Video Preview
Added on 2008-04-02 01:08:00
by Alfredo Padilla
 Even though the Xperia X1 was announced almost two months ago at Mobile World Congress we, alas, were not in attendance so we were duly enthused to take our first look at the device at the Mobile Focus event tonight at CTIA 2008. The hardware felt solid and although the Panel interface overlay was interesting we couldn't make any final judgement as the device we looked at was pre-production. It should be available sometime in the second half of 2008 for an undisclosed sum, we recommend you start saving now. Video after the break.
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HTC to sell Touch Dual via Best Buy
Added on 2008-04-01 11:15:00
by Alfredo Padilla
HTC today announced that they will be selling the Touch Dual, a version of their popular HTC Touch (review) device that adds a slide out QWERTY keyboard. Interestingly the phone won't be available via a particular carrier but will instead be sold at Best Buy. As a GSM device it will support both AT&T and T-Mobile's networks, however it's 3G functionality will be limited to AT&T.
The Touch Dual sports HTC's TouchFlo interface, which is supposed to improve the Windows Mobile experience when using your fingers to interact with the touch screen. In our review of the Touch we found that the improvement was minimal and the experience was still significantly short of what you get with better touch screen devices like the iPhone (review). It's interesting to see HTC move into the unlocked device space directly in the United States. This is a move they've made internationally but in the U.S. where carriers tend to be more powerful they have thus far avoided it.
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Windows Mobile 6.1 and IE Mobile 6 announced
Added on 2008-04-01 10:59:00
by Mark Brezinski
Windows Mobile 6.1 has officially been announced. In addition to some minor tweaks and a bit of an interface upgrade, 6.1 is set to offer a significantly improved Internet Explorer Mobile experience. With Internet Explorer Mobile 6, users will finally be able to view a full-sized site.
More pictures after the jump.
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Nokia to launch Windows Mobile handset?
Added on 2008-03-31 13:17:00
by Alfredo Padilla
 Take this one with a huge grain of salt but over at MSMobiles.com they're claiming that Nokia will be announcing a Windows Mobile Standard smart phone during CTIA. There's no source but the story claims that they handset will be revealed during the Microsoft keynote tomorrow morning. If this turns out to be true it will be a major shift for Nokia which has traditionally only used the Symbian Series 60 platform for their smart phones like the N95 (review).
One thing that may lend credence to the story is that Nokia's enterprise focused E-Series devices like the E90 (review) have not been as successful as the company might have liked. Windows Mobile devices with their native Exchange Server integration may be an opportunity for Nokia to better compete in the enterprise space. This is a rumor that's reared its head several times in the past and I guess we'll know tomorrow morning if this time it's true.
Update: it looks like we've fallen for what is likely an April Fool's joke, god I love that unconfirmed rumor tag, it's the only thing that's saving our dignity right now :)
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Google Releases Today Screen Plug-In for Windows Mobile
Added on 2008-03-22 11:59:00
by Tanya Palta
 Windows Mobile users can now download a new plug-in from Google which puts a search shortcut onto the phone's Today Screen. You can download the plug-in from http://mobile.google.com/
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Talking iPhone: What applications won't be allowed?
Added on 2008-03-21 10:10:00
by Alfredo Padilla
 With the iPhone SDK out now the dreams of many software developers and companies are running into the wall of limitations that come with the SDK. Most recently was Adobe, which initially indicated they would be developing a Flash plugin for the iPhone but then retracted their statement. Sun has also announced that they will be developing a Java client for the iPhone, but may find their hopes dashed by the fact that the SDK user agreement does not allow you to create applications that execute additional code. Today we're going to be taking a close look at the type of applications that won't be allowed on the iPhone by taking examples from other smart phone platforms.
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Parting Shots: Verizon SMT5800
Added on 2008-03-18 14:27:00
by Alfredo Padilla
 After having spent the last week with Verizon's SMT5800 Windows Mobile Standard device we found any positive thoughts we had about the device overwhelmed by one major drawback: battery life. Like any Windows Mobile device the SMT5800 provides users with a powerful set of tools that will let you use it as both a cell phone, PDA and email device. The latter is helped by the slightly cramped, but still very usable, slide out QWERTY keyboard. The Standard version of Windows Mobile does have a few drawbacks, but these can always be addressed with third party software if you want.
Throw in some professional good looks and solid build quality and we were on our way to what looked like a positive review on a solid device. Unfortunately this trajectory was upset when we started running battery tests. Quite simply the SMT5800 put up some of the worst battery scores we've ever seen from a phone. In fact it's talk time of two hours eighteen minutes is the worst we've seen from any device and music playback and browsing times were barely better. Given that any smart phone is inevitably going to be put to more use than regular phones this drawback means anyone looking at the SMT5800 as their all-in-one device better be ready to invest in chargers everywhere and a selection of backup batteries, or maybe just look elsewhere.
Read the full SMT5800 review here.
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Talking Smart: Windows Mobile Professional vs. Standard
Added on 2008-03-13 13:40:00
by Alfredo Padilla
Anyone wading into the world of smart phones for the first time is bound to be confused. Choosing between Symbian, BlackBerry, Windows Mobile and even Linux (if you're really geeky) is no easy task. But then throw in the fact that many of these platforms have various "flavors" and it gets even harrier. Today we're going to be talking about the difference between the two different versions of Windows Mobile: Professional versus Standard. We're warning you, it's going to get a little geeky, so if you think you can put up with it, read on for this week's Talking Smart.
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