Author: Leigh Geary
Virgin Mobile have started their advertising campaign for the Virgin Lobster 700TV with Pamela Anderson checking out the latest TV as she lounges next to the pool. The full advert, for those of you who haven't seen it, is available here (direct link) ...
PhoneArena.com are reporting in this story that AsusTek, makers of the Vodafone VPA IV we saw just the other day, have just had another very similar model approved. Shown here at the FCC and clearly sporting the o2 logo it'll be called the o2 XDA Grap...
I like saving money. If I can get something for less than I'm happy. I'm not happy for long though, as usually the missus comes home with several shopping bags crammed full of new shoes, tops and other expensive items. Our friends in the software shop...
We exclusively revealed the Vodafone v1210 over a month ago. It's a Smartphone, yep - a fully fledged Smartphone and it's coming to Vodafone UK very soon indeed. As with most Vodafone handsets it'll have two names. This is the Vodafone v1210, aka the ...
The QTek 9000, which we've reviewed as the o2 XDA Exec and Orange SPV M5000, is now available (at last) on UK netork "Three". The handset, which can be seen on the Three website here, costs from £99.99 and you can Three’s Push Email solution too. T...
Having thr ability to watch live TV on your phone seems to be the "in thing" right now. We've just reviewed the Virgin Lobster 700TV and now Gigabyte are showing this g-Smart i200 Pocket PC phone in Asia plus many other cool devices, some even let you...
Microsoft and Orange yesterday announced the launch a new instant messenger service that lets people communicate across both Orange phones and regular PC's. It looks like the Orange Messenger software we mentioned earlier will be ditched, and the new ...
We all know that data costs money. If you're going to browse whilst on the move then you'd better get the right tariff first. It can also be even more costly when making or receiving voice calls abroad. A simply train ride through the Eurotunnel to Fr...
Yes, it's true. I've actually recorded a podcast. Again I've recorded this whilst driving back from work and it's crammed to the rafters with the latest Windows Mobile news including more on our latest reviews. You can also got information on the very...
We were lucky enough to attend the Orange Partner Camp earlier this year and we had a really educational and fun time. You can join in too because there's another one just next week and you can still sign up if you're quick. Held from October 23rd –...
We've seen the excellent CorePlayer under many guises over the years. It's an excellent movie player for your Windows Mobile and will let you view all manner of file types - H.264 (AVC), MPEG, DivX, XviD and WMV to name just a few. It'll also play a v...
You may have seen vBar before however I think it's well worth a plug. Download here and then install it onto your Pocket PC. Put simply this will offer you a speedy and simple way to close background programs. It's fully configurable and easy to use. ...
aksoft.org have just been in touch to tell us about their LED control software. Available for download here in our file area, it'll let you enable, disable or set the blinking mode of the LED on your Smartphone. Although some models aren't fully suppo...
Petter Haugerud at DrukenDonut.com has just put bags of ringtones onto his site. "I've got a lot of free MP3 ringtones on my homepage", he says, "They work fine on Smartphones & Pocket PC". So if you're hungry for ringtones (who isn't, eh?) then pop a...
The new version of Firefox is now available for preview here. Although not really relating to Windows Mobile, this is a web browser you should be aware of. Many may have seen Internet Explorer 7 and the various parts it "lifted" from earlier versions ...
We're hearing that the T-Mobile MDA Compact III - the HTC Artemis with it's built-in GPS - has appeared in the latest T-Mobile in-store business brochures here in the UK. They're showing it (also known as the HTC P3300) as the MDA Compact III and we'v...
Ateksoft CoolCamera lets you take pictures and videos on your HTC device. Sure, you can do this already on your phone but wait - this is different. This features.. - High frame rate and smooth video. - Easy camera control. All actions can be performed...
We get stacks of emails here at CoolSmartPhone HQ. Believe me, if this was "real post" then we'd have the postman calling one of those "No Win No Fee" companies for his back pain. Anyhow, one that stuck out was from Navideo.net. They do software which...
It looks like UK operator Orange are trying to claw back some of the customers who've move to the T-Mobile Web 'n Walk packages with this offer. The T-Mobile deals are low in price and high in data allowance and they're proving to be fairly seductive ...
I'm getting to like Samsung phones. The Samsung SGH-i320 I've played with not only has all the regular Windows Smartphone stuff, but also comes with some excellent extra frilly bits from Samsung. Even small things like the sound "themes" to quickly ch...
Earlier in the week, while I was busy writing the Virgin Lobster review, some new Windows Mobile "Crossbow" pictures appeared on the net. I've pasted them in below (click read more) - they show the next version of Windows Mobile, which isn't released ...
EngadgetMobile have bagged themselves a T-Mobile Dash - the HTC Excalibur we first saw back in August. It'll be appearing on T-Mobile USA from October 25th and will sell for $350 without contract, $250 with a 1 year contract or $199 with two years. En...
We managed to get hold of a Virgin Lobster 700TV phone recently. It's a Smartphone with an extra added bonus - you get digital radio (DAB) and you get some TV channels too. Yep, ITV1, BBC1, E4 live plus Channel 4 and ITN. We wanted to really give …
In what seems like the busiest week of my life it's always great to get an anonymous email saying, "Hey, I've just seen the Orange roadmap". We like that, because although we can't confirm it, the promise of new handsets makes us nice and warm inside....
Want to wow your mates with an excellent demonstration of what your Windows Mobile can do? Check this out. It's Raging Thunder, an excellent new racing game with great 3D fluid graphics and a full shot of adrenalin. You take control of one of the th...
The guys at SoloPalmari have grabbed themselves shots of the new handset from HTC. This is the HTC Herald that we mentioned back in June. Think the HTC Hermes (SPV M3100 / T-Mobile MDA Vario II) with around 4mm lopped off the depth. This photo, with m...
Sure, you've seen reviews of the latest handsets knocking around the internet. Let's face it though, they're all rubbish compared to this. This is the king of reviews. This is the review to end all reviews. Can you guess what we're reviewing ? It's am...
Check this wotsit out. This small pouch could be the answer to your power problems should you find yourself away from a power source. It's ideal for the glove box, back-pack or travelling bag. The Mobcharger is an instant and disposable phone charger ...
Engadget have a few snippets on the new Windows Mobile handsets coming from Cingular USA. First is the Cingular 8525 which we know here in Europe as the Orange SPV M3100 / T-Mobile MDA Vario II etc etc. It's missing a face-pointing camera but it shoul...
You'll know by now that we've mentioned the Lobster 700TV phone from Virgin quite a bit. It's a Windows Smartphone with a DAB tuner built-in but it does far more than just receive radio - it's a TV receiver too. We're lucky enough to be one of the …
Whilst in the USA it was great to see the large marketing push for the Motorola Q. It's a smart QWERTY and I even spotted a guy in Starbucks using one. Although I'm back home in the UK now there's still global Windows Mobile coverage here at CoolSmart...
Traffic Vizzion is now available for your Smartphone or Pocket PC. You can try or to buy a 12 month subscription for £20.83 ($38.99). It's an innovative product which lets you view traffic cameras on the road ahead. Traffic Vizzion brings live images...
The Virgin Mobile Lobster 700 TV handset is now on sale. As previously mentioned it's the first Windows phone to be carried by Virgin but that's not all - it'll also let you watch TV where-ever you are. You can get it for just £199.99 on a pay-as-you...
A new service from Mecora lets you access to your music on your PC from your mobile phone. Mercora, a digital music company, is now running this service as a free preview until the end of October. Srivats Sampath, top dog at Mercora, said, "Mercora M ...
I'm still out in the USA right now. I'm learning that pretty much every mobile phone here simply has to be a flip phone and that in-built walkie-talkie-facilities are also pretty widespread. A service that's available here is called YouMail.com. Simpl...
The Cingular 3125 is a fantastic Smartphone. Slim, sexy, smooth and powerful, it's the hot new flip-phone from Cingular USA. If you're in the USA you can take advantage of this hot offer and get the 3125 for only $49.99 after rebates. It comes equi...
French site Mobinaute have pictures of the Orange branded HTC Trinity (seen here previously) as the "SPV M700". This Windows Mobile 5 (Pocket PC) device not only has smooth iPod-esque looks but also GPS built-in. Yes, you read that right - the Trinit...
The HTC Excalibur has already shown up as the o2 XDA Cosmo in Germany. It's also going to appear on T-Mobile too and indeed we spotted it sporting T-Mobile colours some time back however Engadget have now firmed up details on what will be the T-Mobile...
Paul from MoDaCo is currently sat to my right busily snapping photos of the latest developments from the Mobius event. Some of the highlights so far this morning are this visual dialing plugin for your homescreen, a photo browser for your homescreen p...
Check this thing out - it's the new Parrot MiniKit - a hands-free Bluetooth speakerphone that goes everywhere you do. If you've got a Bluetooth car kit you'll already know how easy it is to make and receive calls without headsets or earpieces, now the...
