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SPB Mobile Shell reaches version 3.5; Makes your WinMo device more customizable than ever

By: , IntoMobile
Sunday, October 4th, 2009 at 11:32 PM

SPB Mobile Shell

Popular user interface for Windows Mobile, SPB Mobile Shell, has been recently updated. Version 3.5 packs tons of enhancements, including:

  • Support for gravity sensors and 3D hardware accelerators – hence it’s now more interactive with improved 3D graphics;
  • Additional customization and personalization options, especially for SPB’s partners which can build their own preferred styles with “reduced time-to-market and low commercial risks”;
  • Additional widgets supporting social networks like Facebook and Twitter, enhanced Internet searching with instant suggestions.

In the same press release, SPB talks about new partnership for SPB Mobile Shell they’ve signed with Chinese companies ZTE, Huawei and K-Touch, hinting us we could expect some cool WinMo smartphones being released by these entities.

Finally – the pricing. SPB Mobile Shell 3.4 costs $29.95 and existing 3.x users can get the upgrade free of charge.

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