Category: Windows Phone
Blimey. HTC got some major exposure this weekend after cyclist Mark Cavendish became the first Brit to win the final stage of the Tour de France. We've seen shots like this smeared over pretty much every weekend newspaper in the UK, plus there's ads f...
Random email alert. An anonymous visitor has just pointed us to this site which details yet more upcoming HTC kit. The HTC Vigor, HTC Dawn, HTC Interlude and HTC Imagio have all been registered as trademarks with the US Patent and Trademark Office, so...
OK Windows Mobile users, listen up. We've been looking at the HTC Hero and the new interface - HTC Sense. It all looks very swish indeed and we're very impressed by just how customizable it is. But, and there is a "but" .. to get it you'll need …
GSMArena have a preview of the Samsung B7610 online. The device packs a sliding QWERTY with an 800Mhz CPU and WinMo 6.1 tucked under the TouchWiz 2.0 UI. There's TV Out, aGPS, WiFi, Bluetooth 2.0 with A2DP. 1GB of internal storage, accelerometer, FM r...
Well, we've had the Toshiba TG01 for just over a week and now it's time for the verdict. It's the first Toshiba device we've played with and it's also the first device we've seen with a 1Ghz processor. It's a thin device with a massive screen, GPS, Wi...
Got yourself a Windows Mobile? Are you looking over the fence at the innovative HTC Sense GUI on the Android-powered HTC Hero and thinking, "if only" ? Check this out - it's a Hero theme for the ThrottleLauncher app on Windows Mobile. With a very simi...
We're always a bit dubious when renderings appear on the web - we'd rather see blurry shots of the real thing but this apparently is the successor to the Touch HD. The Firestone / Leo device will be powered by Windows Mobile (note the Windows key) and...
There's a new version of Google Maps available for your WinMo which now includes "Layers". These allow more data to be added to your maps such as local content, traffic information, public transport info and local search results. There's also Wikipedi...
want more pictures of the upcoming Xperia X2 from Sony Ericsson ? Head over to this xda-developers.com thread where there's comparison shots next to the existing X1. The X2 pictured here is a prototype and the keyboard may get a few tweaks before laun...
We've been talking about the new application store for Windows Mobile for some time. Apple have an app store, Google have their Android Market. For months now we've heard about Windows Marketplace and it's arrival on Windows Mobile 6.5. We all smiled ...
Woah, check this out. It's an app that turns your WiFi-capable phone into a router. To get it working, install this CAB from XDA-developers, ensure your phone has a data connection, then fire up the Mobile Wi-Fi Router program from your shortcuts. It'...
It looks like there's some final tweaks going on with Windows Mobile 6.5. In these shots it looks like a more finger-friendly interface is now developing with some of the tabs being dumped in favour of larger arrowed buttons and chunky check-boxes. No...
A short while back I managed to get the HTC Hero for a whole week. I did 9 videos and spent the entire week using it as my primary phone. We answered stacks of your questions but, sadly, there wasn't enough time to show the compass system. Luckily …
Buying shares in Microsoft has been a solid investment for many years. Microsoft is a large company with many different products and a collosal customer base. However, in recent years Google, Apple and others have proved to be a stong competitors in m...
Lovin' your TouchFLO? Yeah? What about those Today screen plugins huh? Well, they're tucked away and until now the only way to see them was to turn off TouchFLO. Now there's this Manila Today Page. It'll make one of your TouchFLO tabs into the classic...
Want to record your calls? Try ACR (Auto Call Recorder). Tell it where to save calls, whether to ask first and whether to record incoming or outgoing calls - or both. There's two different WAV formats and several quality settings to chooe from. .NET ...
The Omnia 2 (i8000) should be appearing this weekend in Singapore. The Windows Mobile 6.1 handset has already caught our eye in t'interweb videos and WinMo 6.5 should be available for the phone shortly after launch.Softpedia.com reports.. "Although t...
It looks like Microsoft may be quickly changing their mind on the Windows Marketplace compatibility issue. Previously, and to much criticism, Microsoft announced that the new on-board-shop would be "for Windows Mobile 6.5 and above ONLY". This provoke...
Windows Marketplace is coming to Windows Mobile 6.5 but, with the OS still no appearing on handsets, there's increasing app-store competition. HandMarket are currently trialling their store and LG are launching a store too. Both appear to be fully com...
It looks like people power may be winning the war with HTC. Following our massive survey and the revelation that a 3.5mm audio plug was "most wanted" HTC are stating "The vast majority of devices we launch after Hero will have a 3.5mm jack." Huzaar! A...
So, you were drunk last night and you decided to call your ex-girlfriend ? Uh-oh, how long before your new girlfriend or wife finds out? After activating the Security Centre from JGUI you'll no longer need to worry. This app deletes your received and...
Next time you step on board a plane for a holiday or business trip, have a little think about the tech being used to make that flight operate smoothly. This silicon.com story has a brief look at the Windows Mobile devices used by airlines and ground s...
PhoneArena.com now have a preview of the OmniaPRO B7610 online. Equipped with a fast 800Mhz CPU, WiFi, GPS, 5 megapixel camera and a stunning 3.5" AMOLED screen it's certainly winning praise from the press. The TouchWiz 2.0 interface dives deeper into...
I'm in a privileged position. For the most part, I get to spend time with the very latest Windows Mobile phones and write reviews about them so you can decide what to buy. When we were invited to London for a huge HTC launch event I hoped it …
Wait ! We haven't gone totally "Android crazy" just yet! Our review of the Windows Mobile-powered o2 XDA Guide is now online. The handset we had from o2 came complete with a car cradle, car charger and a funky remote for playing tunes on the move. Ins...
I'm not pretending to fully understand how this works, but a new app called TrueCaller is now available which will help you match unknown numbers with the person calling. Operating in 20 countries (sadly, not the UK) including Italy, Spain, Sweden, Ge...
Want more Samsung Omnia II video action? It's right here at hdblog.it. We've seen it before but this one is an 11 minute spectacular. You know the deal by now, TouchWiz 2.0 UI, 3.7 inch WVGA AMOLED screen, WiFi and more besides. Soak it up here or cli...
Remember how we told you that the Toshiba TG01 was coming to Orange ? Well, we hate to say we told you so but here it is on the Orange UK Shop. A massive 4.1 inch W-VGA screen, Facebook, Youtube, WiFi, GPS, microSD expansion, 3.1 megapixel camera and …
Following our earlier news of a possible launch on Orange it also looks like the Toshiba TG-01 might be coming to o2 too. A Toshiba launch event has been set for July 9th and many believe it will mark the launch of the 1Ghz handset in the UK. …
Yet more "are they or aren't they" rumours started a couple of days back when pictures of what's believed to be Windows Mobile 7 appeared online. Whilst we still wait for 6.5 to appear officially on phones, these shots appeared with other sites statin...
Early next month the HTC Hero will be available to buy on networks and unlocked for £399.99. Just a few days ago we attended the launch event of this new Android-powered phone. It marks a significant shift for HTC, who have invested time and effort i...
It's only been a month since Kinoma Play was updated to include extra features such as Twitter and Facebook integration. Now they've updated it yet again with a faster experience when Tweeting and extra support for more online photo services. The Twit...
When we get emails from anonymous sources we're always a bit sceptical. Take today for example, we've had a tip-off that the Toshiba TG01 is coming to Orange UK. Should we tell you about it ? Well, it'd be a shame not too really. I'm due for an …
Confusion seems to be surrounding the launch of the Sense GUI on the Android-powered Hero last week, with rumours of it being made available on Windows Mobile already surfacing. Strange. We were at the press event and, from what we were told by HTC, t...
Man, check out that screen! Look at the QWERTY keyboard, the blistering screen switching speed, the smooth zoom, the fluid GUI! Look at the scrolling .. just.. look at it. Berjeezus the Omnia II and OmniaPRO B7610 look good. HELLO ? SAMSUNG PR? WANT P...
If you've got some money washing around an you fancy dipping your toes in the Google Android camp, we've got some news. The white unlocked handset (all the other colours are for networks by the way), will be selling from devicewire pretty soon, but if...
An updated version of Nimbuzz is now available. Now, if I'm honest I've not come across this software before so I'll explain a bit more about it. For starters, it's free. Brilliant. It's a "mobile social messenger" which mixes VoIP, instant messaging ...
We've been hanging with the Windows Mobile crew for some time now. Heck, we remember when an animated GIF was a big deal! Now we're finally getting confirmation that Adobe Flash 10 will be coming to Windows Mobile. All we've now got to do is wait unti...
Well, I don't know about you but this graphic looks suspiciously like the HTC Diamond with the keys moved around slightly, but - according to hitech.sanook.com it's the new HTC Firestone. This got leaked earlier in the year as a suspected replacement ...
The MDA Vario V originally popped up in February and we all expect the branded Touch Pro2 to pop onto T-Mobile UK following the launch of the Compact V - it's keyboardless cousin. However, doubts started to surface after some people were told that the...
