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Windows Phone and WM 6.5 wrap up

Customizable Today & Home ScreenActually, the Today & Home screens are more customizable than most people think. To move an icon, all you do is press and hold on that icon until a white "halo" effect shows up around it. Then you simply drag it to its new location.Additionally,...

Tags: phone, Microsoft Windows, WM 6.5

Discussion threads 2009-10-07

AT&T announces first WM 6.5 devices, the HTC Pure and HTC Tilt 2

Great, slick looking phones!It appears Windows phones have finally become competitive with the iPhone. Nice job! Now I hope MS and its partners do great, consistent advertising as well.RE: AT&T announces first WM 6.5 devices, the HTC Pure and HTC Tilt 2I have the Sprint Touch Pro 2. This...

Tags: Telecom & Utilities, display, High Tech Computer Corp., HTC Tilt 2, WM 6.5, AT&T Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-10-05

HTC and Sony Ericsson announce WM 6.5 devices coming next month

I am waiting on the Samsung Omnia II myselfHopefully that will be out shortly, too.

Tags: High Tech Computer Corp., Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications

Discussion threads 2009-09-02

Could Verizon be a (or 'the') carrier for Microsoft's Pink?

Could Verizon be a (or 'the') carrier for Microsoft's Pink?Windows 6.5 / Windows 7What I wonder is the following. Windows Mobile 6.5 being pushed back to Q4. Windows 7 early 2010???? Not a chance if you ask me. Mobile phone makers / carriers would be nuts to launch WM 6.5...

Tags: Telecom & Utilities, Verizon Communications Inc., phone, Microsoft Corp., Pink, WM 6.5

Discussion threads 2009-04-28

Microsoft courts startups to build the next big Windows Mobile app

Microsoft courts startups to build the next big Windows Mobile appWiMO is a flop...In fact instead of calling it Windows Mobile, you should take a clue from me, and call it WiMO. It at least sounds cool, and it may buy a market share point or two, Just so long...

Tags: Operating systems, Handhelds, Advertising & Promotion, WM 6.5, limelight, big Windows Mobile app, Windows Mobile app, Microsoft Windows Mobile, Microsoft Corp., mobile, iWindows, Apple Inc., WiMo, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-04-14

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Windows Mobile is better than you think

My main gripeis with the antique user interface which is little more than an uninspired, miniaturized desktop GUI.The foundations seems solid enough now - it is quite decent in multi-tasking and is generally responsive.I too believe that if MS can reinvigorate the UI they still has a strong competitor. Oh...

Tags: Mobile operating systems, Advertising & Promotion, Operating systems, mobile, Microsoft Windows Mobile, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-11-23

Did HTC address Windows Mobile 6.5's initial shortcomings?

They've done more than thatHTC is the only big company still taking interest in Winmo, they're the only ones keeping it alive. Each time they revamped, optimized, revisited the user interface to make it look more modern and more stylish, and that's what they did with the sense UI.If not...

Tags: Mobile operating systems, Operating systems, Handhelds, Mobile applications, High Tech Computer Corp., Microsoft Windows Mobile, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-11-23

Did HTC address Windows Mobile 6.5's initial shortcomings?

I understood that Windows Mobile 6.5 was going to be a fairly minor update to bridge the gap between WM 6.1 and 7, but as I stated in my Windows Mobile 6.5 review I found too many things still missing from the update that I expected to see even with...

Tags: High Tech Computer Corp., Microsoft Windows Mobile, Mobile Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Mobile Applications, Handhelds, Wireless And Mobility, Software, Hardware, Matthew Miller

Blog posts 2009-11-23

Hands-on with the HTC HD2, most impressive Windows Mobile device to date

I like what HTC is doingYou've got the Hero and the HD2. I'd like to see what the difference is in performance between the two, but the Hero has a slower processor. Personally, I like the Windows Mobile platform, and it is the best option for Windows-based IT...

Tags: Smart phones, Notebooks, Operating systems, mobile device, Apple iPhone, HTC HD2, High Tech Computer Corp., Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Mobile

Discussion threads 2009-11-19

Office Mobile 2010 beta for Windows Mobile available now for free

Biggest problem with WM is OS upgradesAnother epic fail that this requires WM 6.5.Microsoft really needs to separate the OS upgrading from the Telco.All they need to do is look at any Forum. It's always, "When can I upgrade from 6.1 to 6.5?", etc, etc.As long as MS can't issue...

Tags: Operating systems, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Mobile, mobile, Microsoft Office

Discussion threads 2009-11-18

Apple ranks 3rd in smartphones, nipping at RIMs heels

What's more surprising......is Apple failed to dislodge RIM in the quarter the 3GS was launched whilst RIM launched nothing new of note (a new Curve and... err... hmm).Why don't we see what happens over the year and then form an opinion?RE: Apple ranks 3rd in smartphones, nipping at RIMs heelsI...

Tags: Smart phones, Sales strategy, Handhelds, Cellular phones, smart phone, Research In Motion Ltd., Apple Inc., Apple iPhone

Discussion threads 2009-11-12

File Locker for WM 6.5 (by Synorate) (Mobile)

File Locker for Windows Mobile 6.5 protects your confidential files on your portable device. Get most from newest Windows Mobile technology, but keep your data jewels safe with Synorate File Locker.Application blocks unwanted access to your private files when you leave your phone unattended or when it gets stolen. Set...

Tags: Password, Microsoft Windows Mobile, Mobile, Synorate, Mobile Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Mobile Applications, Handhelds, Wireless And Mobility, Software, Hardware

Software downloads 2009-11-06

Crypto Wallet (Windows Mobile) 3.0 (Mobile)

Crypto Wallet for Windows Mobile is a powerful and easy to use assistant for secure and convenient data managing. Keep your mind free from countless numbers and letters. Crypto Wallet will get you organized and let you quickly find your important information including user names, passwords, credit cards, calling cards,...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Mobile, Mobile, MobileLab, Pocket PC, Mobile Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Handhelds, Mobile Applications, Wireless And Mobility, Hardware, Software

Software downloads 2009-11-04

CryptoWallet 3.0 (Mobile)

Crypto Wallet for Windows Mobile is a powerful and easy to use assistant for secure and convenient data managing. Keep your mind free from countless numbers and letters.Crypto Wallet will get you organized and let you quickly find your important information including user names, passwords, credit cards, calling cards, bank...

Tags: Card, Phone, Microsoft Windows Mobile, Mobile, Pocket PC, Mobile Operating Systems, Operating Systems, Handhelds, Microsoft Windows, Mobile Applications, Wireless And Mobility, Hardware, Software

Software downloads 2009-11-04

Why Android is beating Windows Mobile

So, the analysts have it wrong.because they do not agree with your assesment, but they have it correct when they do?That seems quite selective, but then again, it could be true. That is why when I see anaylyst that believe that Android (for as good as an operating system that...

Tags: Mobile operating systems, Advertising & Promotion, Operating systems, Microsoft Corp., mobile, Microsoft Windows Mobile, operating system, Microsoft Windows, software

Discussion threads 2009-10-26

Motorola Droid official specifications leaked: 16:9 touchscreen, DVD-quality video, 0.5" thick

Colour me interested!!The only problem is that it is by Motorola and their quality has really been suffering for quite a few years.Other than that, the only other phone that has me as excited is the HTC HD2. There isn't a single phone in the entire world that can hold...

Tags: Smart phones, video, Apple iPhone, Motorola Droid, Motorola Inc., official specification, DVD-quality video, touch screen, specification

Discussion threads 2009-10-22

News to know: Google; CTIA; Microsoft; Apple

Here are today's notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily. For continuous updates see BNET's around-the-Web tech coverage. Larry Dignan: FBI's 'Operation Phish Phry' snares nearly 100 people Sam Diaz:Mobile VoIP services no longer taboo, following AT&T...

Tags: Google Inc., Larry Dignan, Mobile, AT&T Corp., Apple Inc., Microsoft Corp., Web Browser, CTIA, Data Centers, Cellular Phones, Web Browsers, Podcasts, Tablets, Storage, Hardware, Data Management, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Internet, Notebooks & Tablets

Blog posts 2009-10-08

Windows Phone and WM 6.5 wrap up

As you all know, yesterday was Windows Mobile 6.5 and Windows Phone day. Mobility Site posted links to several articles on Windows Mobile 6.5 that you should check out. Microsoft is launching quite a campaign around the Windows Phone brand and Windows Mobile 6.5 and as stated in their press...

Tags: Phone, Microsoft Windows Mobile, Microsoft Windows, Mobile Operating Systems, Operating Systems, Mobile Applications, Handhelds, Wireless And Mobility, Software, Hardware, Matthew Miller

Blog posts 2009-10-07

Windows Mobile 6.5 gallery two (Image Gallery: Windows Mobile 6.5 disappoints with lack of customization and stylus requirement)

yes you rightIs embarrasing and dumb the new presentation of windows mobile, the same way to copy iphone menus, the same fake windows like Vista trying to match MacOS .The archeologist media player. The only lesson that other learn early, the new iphone browser is wide seen. Is more like...

Tags: Mobile operating systems, Operating systems, Smart phones, Handhelds, Mobile applications, Windows Mobile 6.5, Microsoft Windows Mobile, Apple iPhone, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-10-06

Windows Marketplace for Mobile is late to the party, but pretty well dressed

Very few consumers seem to careWinMo share is constantly shrinking and with good reasons, it probably has the worst user experience out there.I'd pay more attention to Symbian, Android and iPhone Mac OS X instead. I think we have good reasons to believe these platforms will be the main three...

Tags: Smart phones, Mobile operating systems, Handhelds, Operating systems, mobile, Microsoft Corp., Apple iPhone, Microsoft Windows Mobile, RIM BlackBerry, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-10-06