Tag: windows phone
Smartphonethoughts.com are reporting here that a HP Smartphone is on the cards. The news comes via another post discussing the delay of a HP Pocket PC, but tucked into the story is the following... "In the meantime, two other devices will likely launc...
Hands up who remembers the old Spectrum classic game called "Pssst" ? Come on.. you must remember ? It was big in the 80's? No? Well, anyways.. Here's an update to this concept - called "TapzMania - Bug Killer" - now in 3D !When I first saw this …
The direct link to ActiveSync 4.0 is now available at Microsoft.com here. You shouldn't really need this version unless you're using a Windows Mobile 5.0 device though. CoolSmartPhone member Lee found it and says... "It's marked as a developer previ...
The HTC Universal, seen right, will be the first 3G device to have Windows Mobile 5.0 - announced yesterday in Las Vegas by Bill Gates. From the HTC Press Release.. "The HTC Universal is a 3G-enabled device that takes advantage of the advanced Window...
As I type Bill Gates is getting on stage in Las Vegas to announce Windows Mobile 5.0. You'll hear a lot in the coming days about "Windows Mobile Five Oh" and it makes me wonder why they didn't announce it in Hawaii (Hawaii Five-O? Geddit? Eh? Eh?!) Wi...
This is going to be quite a big week here at CoolSmartPhone. Bill Gates is expected to make a rather large announcement tomorrow about the next version of Windows Mobile in Las Vegas at MEDC. We'll have the full low-down on this new version plus scree...
DAT Group plc, ("DAT" or "the Company") in collaboration with Dangaard Telecom today launches Tabella eXpress in the UK, the first of the Tabella range of services, aimed at the mass consumer market. Tabella eXpress provides synchronisation of contact...
Mobiluck, the bluejack / bluetooth file transfer utility we mentioned here previously at CoolSmartPhone, has now been updated to version 2. The new version, available from their website, now works perfectly on the SPV C500, with the ability to send pi...
Well, sort-of - it doesn't support voice yet. You'll also need to plug your SmartPhone into your PC (ActiveSync) to avoid a big GPRS bill. It's a bit of a shame that the voice hasn't been implemented yet, as it'd make the SmartPhone into a "SkypePhone...
Stuff Magazine have now posted this photograph - believed to be the first quality shot of the phone - on the web. The handset can now be seen much more clearly, and - after getting my hands on a T-Mobile SDA for a few minutes today - it's …
Yes, top UK gadget magazine Stuff have the Orange SPV C550 in their sweaty mitts and have a "first thoughts" article online here. In the article Adam Vaughan states... "First thoughts: it's heavier, bigger and seemingly a bit slower on the menus tha...
Arne over at theunwired.net (it used to be called PPCW.net) has these pictures of the upcoming Orange SPV C550. The design itself now appears pretty similar to that of the Orange SPV C500 albeit with a few buttons and a funky logo on the back. With ru...
More and more rumours and gossip now surrounds the Mobile and Edmbedded DevCon 2005 at the Mandalay Bay Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA soon. The conference will be held between May 9-12, 2005 and - according to many rumours from our members and even ...
Following our first ever CoolSmartPhone"Cast" this week I've been contacted by Scott Peterson. Hey said in an email... "I'm checking out your new podcast. Very cool! I'm so glad we now have an audio version of your content as well. I'm a big fan of yo...
LingvoSoft have emailed me to offer CoolSmartPhone readers a fantastic deal on their software. To receive this discount, simply enter the exclusive gift certificate code "MY8UZPF7M4" in 'Add Gift' field of the shopping cart. With the addition of these...
It's been a really big day for news today, so it's no surprise to see another big announcement - Skype is coming to the Smartphone. Yes, co-founder and CEO Niklas Zennstrom reported that a mobile version of Skype - for Embedded Linux, Symbian and Wind...
I've just spotted the Orange SPV C550 over at Orange.nl. As far as we know, this is the first time that Orange themselves have admitted the existence of the Orange SPV C550. The Dutch site gives the features as... - Tri-band - MMS Support- Orange Wor...
I focused for some time on creating a new free program for .NET Compact Framework devices. This program is intended for taking screenshots. It's name is Pocket SnapIt and its source is also available. Features -* Full-screen screenshots or screenshot...
Most GPS navigation software is for drivers who don't want to get lost. Smarthiker however is a Global Positioning System (GPS) application for the Microsoft Smartphone which is especially designed for walkers, hikers and mountineers. This software u...
LingvoSoft English Spanish Dictionary is now available for Microsoft Smartphone! In fact, you can get 30% off too!! This handy software dictionary will transform your Smartphone into a mobile translation tool that is always ready to serve you. It prov...
Summer is just around the corner now and people are out buying patio funiture and barbeque sets in droves. You might think they're mad, but people get these things now 'cus they're cheaper. The same is true about the excellent deal we've just got from...
I love TomTom, it's ruddy great. Lost ? Stuck in traffic ? Need an alternative route ? Need a quick, fast solution that'll run on your existing Smartphone without any fiddly screens, car fittings and stuff? First thing to do, check out my review of To...
Next month should be pretty damned huge for the Windows Smartphone world. The Orange SPV C550 is due to hit the shelves in a big way, and now we've received word that The Carphone Warehouse are already plugging it with pre-order information, details o...
Blimey, Brian at yoursmartphone.com has now got a bunch of 3GP videos on his site. Most new Smartphones, like the C500, will view these files, so get downloading from these links.. 10apr05 - these Free 3GP videos are available now: Britney...
Over at MSMobiles.com there's a short about a freeware open source app. This utility finds your position by determining the nearest broadcasting cell. More info on Celtrack.SPV-Developers.com. So far there's only support for the Typhoon smartphone ve...
I got a mail from DJ Sea today about Bluejacking. I haven't mentioned it for a while, however for the uninitiated it's a way to send files and flash text messages via bluetooth to another bluetooth enabled phone. The beautiful thing about bluejacking ...
Usually I pick my front page stories by the level of free stuff, sexual favours or money that's thrown at me by companies wanting to plug something. Today however I found that the BT robot-lady doesn't bleep out any swear words at all. While I was lau...
I always get mails from people saying, "How do I sync with my iMac?" and usually I say, "Buy a PC mate" .. Nah.. not really. I'm only kidding. :) We already have the excellent MissingSync for Pocket PC, but now it looks like there'll soon be MissingSy...
DAT Group PLC have just announced the acquisition of Synchronica GMBH and will add the Synchronica OMA compliant DS/DM and FOTA servers to compliment DAT’s existing DMP platform which supports WindowsMobile, Symbian and Palm devices. This is obvi...
Another exclusive to the CoolSmartPhone software shop comes Pocket Mini Golf 2 and Pocket Mini Golf 2 - Winter Wonderland! What's the big thing about Pocket Mini Golf 2 ? Well, it's the successor to the best selling Smartphone game ever! This follow-...
According to my sources, the Orange SPV C550 should be appearing next month (May 2005) and has already been coined the "SPV Robbie" by some retailers. Why the SPV Robbie? Well, the Orange SPV C550 will include stacks of Robbie Williams content on (we ...
The iMate SP3i is a fantastic Windows Smartphone, and if you can't get a Smartphone in your home country it's well worth a look. In fact, our USA visitors can get a great deal on an iMate SP3i in our USA Gadget Shop here for a mere $291.95 …
Hmm.. Looks like someone has got their hands on Magneto (Windows Mobile 2005) and even written a review about it here! The changes appear to include more one-handed operation so that the Smartphone and Pocket PC brands are basically merged into one de...
G-Prime Xtreme has already received many rave reviews from various websites, but now to make things even better it's available for the Smartphone! At a mere £5.29 ($9.95, €7.68) you can enjoy this fantastic throwback to the great arcade games of ye...
If you're responsible for testing and evaluating new kit for your company, then you may want to have a look at the latest deal from Orange and Microsoft. You can actually try out up to 3 of the excellent Orange SPV C500 handsets per organisation with ...
When I was packing for our trip abroad I threw the M2000 into the suitcase as a "just in case" phone. Whilst on holiday I decided to do the ultimate test - to write the entire review of the Orange SPV M2000 Pocket PC Phone on the Orange …
My good mates at Astraware have announced another one of their highly addicitive games on the Windows Smartphone while I was away. Crazy Daisy (available here) is needs you to spin the flowers so that you match the coloured petals and watch them pop. ...
New Skweezer feature opens up the Internet for cell phonesIRVINE, Calif., March 14, 2005—Greenlight Wireless today announced a new paging feature to Skweezer, which detects devices with memory limitations and then slices Web pages into smaller secti...
This Samsung.com promo is a great way to learn more about the upcoming Samsung SGH-i300. Samsung are suitably proud of this handset and have pulled out all the stops to publicise it. Huge mock ups at CeBIT, fantastic flash movies and .. wooo! Very nic...
Special edition newObjects ActiveX Pack1 family for Microsoft Smartphone 2003 and later has been published. AXPack1 Family consists of about 50 COM components that cover wide area of OS features and supply additional useful features. The family ...
