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...