AT&T (NYSE: T)’s Samsung Jack is blessed with the Windows Mobile 6.5 update. The Korean giant announced the upgrade saying existing owners of the full QWERTY keyboard-equipped device will be able to experience the improved UI latest Microsoft (NSDQ: MSFT)’s mobile OS brings, better Pocket Internet Explorer, access Windows Marketplace, and also get free access to AT&T hotspots around the country.
And that’s about it. To upgrade your Jack, simply follow instructions on Samsung’s website.
Olympic Games are always a great way to spread your marketing message to a wide audience. Bell and Samsung know that, hence we have Bell’s Omnia II being unveiled as the official mobile phone of the 2010 Olympic Winter Games.
The announcement came just in time to celebrate the carrier’s newly rolled out HSPA network and should certainly help Bell get some love (and new subscribers) from around the country.
You know all about the Omnia II, so I won’t repeat its specs here. I’ll only add that those who own Samsung’s Windows Mobile smartphone will be able to download Samsung’s Wireless Olympic Works (WOW) application, which is used to keep track of the latest news and happenings during the Olympics. Cool for both Bell and Samsung!
Bell has today gone ahead and flipped the switch on their brand new HSPA network. Coupled with telus (NYSE: TU) launching their own tomorrow, Rogers (NYSE: RCI) will no longer have a lockdown on hot GSM handsets like the iPhone, and Canadians will get some much-needed choice in service providers. The only devices Bell was forthcoming about before today’s announcement were an HSPA+ internet stick, and MiFi mobile hotspot, but they have really opened up both barrels with their full HSPA family. Earlier today, you might have heard about the Bell BlackBerry Bold 9700, but there’s also the original Bold 9000 for $249.95 on contract, the LG Xenon (simple, full-QWERTY slider; $89.95 on contract), the Nokia 2730 (standard candybar; $29.95 on contract), the Samsung omnia II (touchscreen slate running Windows Mobile with TouchWiz 2.0; $199.95 on contract), Samsung Impact (A.K.A Highlight, touchscreen slate with voice and motion-controlled UI; $79.95 on contract), and of course, the beloved iPhone 3GS.
On top of devices, Bell is also announcing a new HSPA video calling service available on the omnia II and Xenon that not only works with other capable phones, but also through a Facebook app. Overall, this is a huge step for Bell and Canadian wireless overall, and it’s not over yet – we’ll be hearing more about telus‘ HSPA grand opening tomorrow. For a closer look at Bell’s full lineup, check their online store, or their HSPA landing page for more info on the new network.
The following post is to let you know about a breakthrough. Something so powerful and ‘game changing’ that you may never look at a Windows Mobile app the same way again. What am I talking about? The first ‘fart’ app has been spotted in the Windows Marketplace for Mobile. Yeeeeeehaaaaaaw!
Of course, I’m being a bit ‘cheeky’ here, but I found it hilarious to note that the new ‘MyFart’ app has made an appearance for all the WinMo users feeling a touch of ‘flatulence fail’. There’s no telling if this will open the flood gates on a whole new generation of ‘fart’ apps for WinMo, but I certainly hope not. I think we have enough of those types of apps in the App Store, thank you very much.
Description of the ‘MyFart’ app for WinMo:
MyFart is a fun little application that makes funny fart sounds. Choose from 12 different funny fart sounds and prank your friends!! Use MyFart to create endless nights of laughs!!
Do you develop mobile apps for the iPhone, Android, Windows Mobile, Symbian or webOS? Well, we want to hear from you! We’ve partnered up with “Under The Radar” to find cool mobile apps that will blow our minds. We’re asking any and all mobile app developers to submit their app for the “FAST PITCH” mobile app talent search, where your app will vie for a chance to be showcased in front of an audience of global dealmakers and start-ups. Even if we don’t pick your app for the talent search, you’ll get some serious recognition for your app (and possibly prizes, like handsets).
Interested? Here’s what you need to know:
You must be able to attend Under the Radar (in Mountain View on Nov 19)
If you’re selected as a finalist, you’ll get a free conference pass
Your app has to be live and available for download
We welcome any and all apps for iPhone, Windows Mobile, Android, Symbian, etc
Your app must be unique and new – no tip calculators or sudoku apps, please
You must be able to pitch your app in 2 min (and 4 slides) on stage
We’re going to make it simple for you to submit your app for consideration in the “Under The Radar” FAST PITCH mobile app talent search. Interested mobile devs need only leave a comment or tweet @IntoMobile with a quick one-liner pitch for your mobile app – Twitter is limited to 140 characters, so choose accordingly. Please make sure to include a link to your app’s download page (or homepage) and your Twitter handle with your submission.
Your app will be judged for its “uniqueness” and the all important “awesomeness” metric. We’ll be accepting mobile app submissions through Friday, Nov. 6 Monday, Nov. 9 (deadline extended). The 6 lucky finalists will be contacted directly through email and/or Twitter.
With the HTC HD2 set to go official in a matter of days, we can almost taste its massive 4.3-inch capacitive touchscreen and 1Ghz Snapdragon processor. HTC’s latest Windows Mobile phone isn’t going to appeal to everyone, but for fans of Windows Mobile 6.5, the HD2 is as good as it gets. And, it looks like the HD2 will launch with some cool features. New screenshots show the HD2 getting down with multi-touch, compass mode, MP3 editing, WiFi router (routing?), car-kit mode and video playback at 1.7Mbps!
The HD2’s capacitive touchscreen makes multi-touch possible, and we’re glad to see pinch/stretch zooming in Acrobat PDF reader. HTC has also loaded a ringtone maker onto the handset, allowing the user to edit their favorite MP3 into a ringtone. And, there’s a “WiFi Router” mode that allows you to share the HD2’s 3G data connection with WiFi-enabled devices around you.
As for video playback at 1.7Mbps, it’ll go a long way to give help the HD2 realize its full potential as a multimedia monster. High-quality video usually hints at hardware video-acceleration, so that’s another plus. Unfortunately, we’ll be stuck watching said video on the ancient-looking Windows Media Player.
Check out our HTC HD2 hands-on coverage here, and make sure to check back on November 4th!
Invites to a private event in Taipei recently went out, boldly titled the HTC HD2 Product Launch and dated for November 4. HTC is touting the HD2 as “the first Windows phone with HTC Sense”, although that really just amounts to an update in TouchFlo 3D. Still, it’s good news that things are getting official with HTC’s WinMo behemoth; packing a 1 Ghz Snapdragon, a 4.3″ WVGA touch display, Wi-Fi, GPS, and of course Windows Mobile 6.5. The November 4 date lines up nicely with previous rumours that Europe would see the HD2 on the 11th., but the U.S. probably won’t get it until early 2010 – let’s keep our fingers crossed for confirmation in the next few days. To get up close and personal with the HD2, take a look at our hands-on video from CTIA.
HTC has released a new firmware upgrade for its once flagship Touch Diamond2 smartphone. As expected, the latest software version packs Windows Mobile 6.5 and it’s available for select European countries at the moment. Following firmware versions are available:
Germany: 2.16.407.1
Denmark: 2.16.403.1
United Kingdom: 2.16.405.4
Sweden: 2.16.413.1
Norway: 2.16.409.1
Portugal: 2.16.410.1
Before you push the trigger, make sure to backup all your data. Once you did that, hop over to this page at HTC’s website and follow instructions provided on the screen.
Bet you didn’t know the HTC HD2 supported multi-touch in its Internet Explorer Mobile web browser. Well, consider yourself officially put on notice. The HD2 you see in this here video shows the gorgeously slim, yet incredibly well endowed, getting all multi-touchy with pinch-and-stretch zooming on its 4.3-inch capacitive touchscreen!
The multi-touch feature seems to be slightly laggy in the video. It’s not clear if the lag issues will be fixed as HTC puts its finishing touches on the HD2 prior to launch. Still, even with buggy multi-touch, the HD2 is high on our wishlist. We had a chance to put hands on the HD2 earlier this month, and we can say that the HD2 is worth putting up with Windows Mobile 6.5 and a slightly quirky multi-touch browsing feature. With a little luck, we’ll see the HTC HD2 going live on T-Mobile USA shortly after its November 11 launch in Europe.
Zune integration into Windows Mobile has been rumored for some time. Some people even believed that a Zune phone was in the works at Microsoft (NSDQ: MSFT). Today, all the rumors are put in place, as Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer confirmed to Engadget that Zune integration is coming to the next release of Windows Mobile.
With Zune features in tow, Windows Phones can finally level the playing field with the iPhone and its AppStore. Of course, time will tell if Windows Mobile has what it takes, from a user experience perspective, to take the iPhone blow-for-blow.
It’s not clear whether we’ll see Zune features in Windows Mobile 6.5.1 or in Windows Mobile 7 proper. We’ve already seen hints of Zune integration coming to WM7, but there’s the possibility that WM6.5.1 will be blessed with the new feature. Either way, it’s exciting to hear the confirmation come from Ballmer.
Bell has today gone ahead and flipped the switch on their brand new HSPA network. Coupled with 
The following post is to let you know about a breakthrough. Something so powerful and ‘game changing’ that you may never look at a Windows Mobile app the same way again. What am I talking about? The first ‘fart’ app has been spotted in the Windows Marketplace for Mobile. Yeeeeeehaaaaaaw! 
Do you develop mobile apps for the iPhone, Android, Windows Mobile, Symbian or webOS? Well, we want to hear from you! We’ve partnered up with “
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Invites to a private event in Taipei recently went out, boldly titled the HTC HD2 Product Launch and dated for November 4. HTC is touting the HD2 as “the first Windows phone with HTC Sense”, although that really just amounts to an update in TouchFlo 3D. Still, it’s good news that things are getting official with HTC’s WinMo behemoth; packing a 1 Ghz Snapdragon, a 4.3″ WVGA touch display, Wi-Fi, GPS, and of course Windows Mobile 6.5. The November 4 date lines up nicely with previous rumours that Europe would 
Zune integration into Windows Mobile has 
