Category: Windows Phone
The o2 XDA Argon is now showing as available here in the o2 Business store. Starting from absolutely nothing, it's exclusive to O2 and comes with WiFi, 2 megapixel camera and Windows Mobile 5 (Pocket PC) Coolsmartphone reader funkyfrog revealed last...
Mobile Spy is a new application to track usage on your Smartphone (Windows Mobile 6 Standard). Using a web-based account you're able to check the usage of any phone running the software. Incoming and outgoing calls are monitored along with SMS texts t...
LobsterTunes is a new kind of streaming MP3 player for Windows Mobile Pro (Pocket PC). It's a fully featured MP3 player with features such as shuffle, repeat and Electric Pocket's popular QuickMix function. However, there's a twist... LobsterTunes wil...
If you're after the Orange SPV E650 but don't want to be tied into a contract then the HTC s710 is the solution. UK stock is now available from devicewire.com, where you can purchase the handset SIM-free for £292.49 including VAT and free delivery. T...
Got an Orange SPV M3100 ? There's a ROM update available for this device which brings your device up to the AKU3 update. Whilst it's not the Windows Mobile 6.0 update you may be after, this Windows Mobile 5.0 version brings Internet Sharing including ...
We've had a couple of emails today stating that the Samsung i600 is now available to buy. After a bit of checking it appears that, yes - the i600 is out! Even better news is the fact that it's free! We spotted it here in the Business Store. …
Meet the Vodafone v1605 and the Vodafone v1640. You've probably seen similar handsets already from Orange (SPV M3100 and M5000, T-Mobile (MDA Vario II) and o2 (XDA Exec), however we've got both phones out of the box ready for review. The v1640 comes w...
Our inbox is currently brimming with questions about the Orange SPV E650. Unfortunately we can't answer any of these as we still haven't managed to get a review unit, however there's plenty of people who've bought the device in this forum post so feel...
HowardForums.com have linked to a leaked version of the Windows Mobile 6 upgrade for the T-Mobile Dash. Many seem to agree that this is the "real deal", although with the amount of "cooked" ROM's around at the minute you can never really be sure. Our ...
A few years ago, when this site was just a toddler, we always promoted free software for Windows Mobile. We still do, however there's either less of it about or we're not being told about it. SmartToolkit is an excellent bit of free software that adds...
HTC will be sponsoring the Gumball 3000 rally this year. They'll be equipping every single car with a HTC-manufactured T-Mobile MDA Compact III with ALK CoPilot Live 7. If you've got a powerful and expensive car at your disposal then the rally begins ...
About a year ago we told you about some free audio guides from iAudioguide.com. At the time there was just three cities to choose from, however they've been working hard and now have overe 30 MP3 guides to select. They're all free too, so you simply d...
Next month a new version of the ever-popular Worms is to arrive. Worms 2007 will be launched in May and will be available for Windows Mobile too. There's the same addictive gameplay, humour and simple control mechanism but with new weapons and 3D back...
Just a few days ago we were all probably having a chuckle after RIM lost the entire North American Blackberry network. Although it's easy to poke fun, there's no denying that many, many people still choose the Blackberry platform over Windows Mobile. ...
I'm trying desperately not to sound like a character from "Friends" here but I've got to say it.... I love you guys. No, I really do. If I could, I'd get taxis to pick you all up, drive you to a pub somewhere and I'd pay for all …
The Vox is currently making waves across the UK in the form of the E650 and HTC S710. The good news for our friends in the USA is that this very handset will also be appearing on Verizon. After a quick name change (it'll be known as the …
We were first to tell you that the o2 XDA Trion was to replace the XDA Zinc and now we're happy to report that it's on sale. The XDA Trion is the o2 branded HTC Hermes and has already been launched by Orange as the M3100 and T-Mobile …
Have you been waiting for the excellent Orange SPV E650 ? Well, we've got some good news and some.. err.. bad news. Let's start with the good news shall we? The good news is that it's now on sale! Woohoo!! The bad news? It's already showing as "Out …
If you've bought a HTC device or intend to, you'll be glad to hear that HTC are confirming Windows Mobile 6 upgrades. Whilst it doesn't cover all HTC kit, you'll see upgrades becoming available on their downloads page. The recently-launched “messag...
CoolSmartphone moderator Beau Chambers has news on Efficasoft GPS Utilities. This app delivers real-time map navigation, a digital compass, speedometer and alarm plus much more. Available for the Pocket PC (Windows Mobile Pro) you can use this with a ...
Pocketland are having a big event to celebrate the 7th birthday of the Pocket PC. They'll be going crazy all day with 7 programs at rock bottom prices every two hours ! There'll be 7 shifts making 49 programs in the sale. Get in on the action and …
Remember us mentioning TinyTube ? We covered it last year - it was a neat way to view / convert YouTube videos so that you can watch on your Windows Mobile phone. Many of you will already know that browsing to YouTube and trying to view a video …
The HTC X7500 Advantage is now in stock and ready for dispatch at devicewire.com for (wait for it) £679.98. The demand for this handset has already been high for this high-spec handset. You get an 8Gb internal HD, full QWERTY keyboard, 3 megapixel ca...
PayPal has been a well-used payment method many and, even with the advent of Google Checkout UK, a large majority of people will still want to use their hard-earned eBay funds to buy things online. Astraware have now announced the introduction of PayP...
Last week we spotted the Samsung i600 on a hidden page at Orange.co.uk. Once again Johnny De'Silva has sent us an email. He's spotted that it's now moved to the full coming soon section of the "Business Phones and Devices" section of the Orange site. ...
Want a free HTC S620? BT are offering one with any of their Office Anywhere packages. The packages come in either 250 or 700 minute monthly bundles and include unlimited calls to UK2 landline numbers via the included mobile VoIP in Wi-Fi locations. Th...
We originally named this site "CoolSmartphone" because we wanted to do everything possible to make your Windows Mobile device even "cooler" than it already is. We've always hunted down people who design themes and backgrounds and feature them in the "...
One reoccurring question in our forums is "Where can I get my handset repaired?" If your network or insurance package doesn't cover it or they don't believe the fact that "The screen just broke by itself, it had nothing to do with me leaving it on the...
A mystery handset is starting to appear on o2 documentation. The o2 XDA Argon is slated to appear sometime this week (April 16th) and there's tonnes of rumours about it. Some say it'll be an o2 branded version of the T-Mobile Ameo / HTC Advantage, wit...
I'll confess to not visiting an Orange store of late. Forum member nowimboard has though, and he's spotted the Pay-As-You-Go HTC S310 on sale. You may remember it being announced at the end of February when it was given a price of £249.99. Well, it c...
Following our earlier E650 news we can now reveal more detail on the pricing of this handset. According to sources, the SPV E650 will be free of charge on any Talkplan over £25 per month.Upgraders will find that the prices varies depending on how muc...
Palm could be bringing more Windows Mobile handsets to the market following rumours that a device like the Asus P525 will show up on a UK network. We're getting the feeling that a splash of red paint will be added to the device, pointing at a possible...
Remember how we told you a month ago that the Samsung i600 was coming to Orange UK ? Well, here's the proof! The slim and streamlined Samsung i600 is actually tucked away on the Orange Shop with it's own page, however it's yet to become "live" on the...
Wehay! It looks like the Orange SPV E650 has at last landed (err..almost). It is now sat next to the other SPV handsets in the regular Orange Shop. As we promised you just ten days ago, the innovative QWERTY / numeric keyboard combination-phone is now...
So you've got a Smartphone. An SPV C600, an O2 Xda Graphite or Vodafone v1240 - whatever it may be you'll probably have spotted my own personal annoyance - the Smartphone Alarm system. It's just not good enough. The Pocket PC version is miles better a...
Wanna free game? You do? Good! Grab PocketPool, featuring realistic physics, intuitive controls and addictive gameplay. Currently this game is under development and is offered as a free Beta download until the end of April. With support for Windows M...
Easter is inextricably linked with religious events, however ask most people and they'll talk of chocolate eggs and the Easter bunny. Eggstreme - Sizzler Supremacy is ideal for your Easter break and, best of all, it's completely free. Available for Wi...
HTC really are doing rather well. Just today I've spoken to three different business people using handsets purchased directly from HTC and there's now an operating system update for the P3600 which enables the in-built GPS function. Get it directly b...
Our partners in the Coolsmartphone games and apps shops have sent us two great deals. VITO Remote for Smartphones, shown here, is now available for just $11.96 / £6.04. That's 25% off the normal price. It'll let you use your Smartphone as an all-in o...
Yes, yes, as we told you nearly a week ago the o2 XDA Trion is now confirmed to be replacing the o2 XDA Zinc, which has been dropped from the o2 lineup following poor test results. The details confirm it will also replace the o2 XDA Mini S. …
