Google Maps, probably one of the best mobile applications ever created, and one I use multiple times a day since my navigation skills have totally atrophied since getting a Nokia N95 in 2007, has just been upgraded to version 3.3. What’s new? The ability to sync stared places! Google Maps has the ability to favorite…
Realtor.ca Launches Beta Mobile Site Optimized for BlackBerry and Windows Mobile
Realtor.ca, Canada’s most popular and best known site for realty searches and just plain old realty shopping, has launched a new beta app for BlackBerry and Windows Mobile. The new mobile effort delivers price, location, agent info, and even directions to properties you’re interested in. Of course there’s a full search feature to help you…
Samsung Omnia II Now Available at Verizon: $199.99 on 2-Year Contract
Looks like Simon nailed it. With December now in full effect, and the holiday spending season upon us, it’s no wonder Verizon Wireless has finally started selling the Samsung Omnia II. For more details or to purchase you can hit up Verizon. The pricing? Try $199.99 on the typical 2-year contract. For your money you’ll…
Opera Mini 5 Beta 2 for J2ME and Opera Mobile 10 Beta 2 for Windows Mobile and Symbian released
Opera Mini 5 Beta 2 was just released and is available for just about ever single mobile phone on the planet. New features include the ability to download files using a brand spanking new download manager, Opera Link to synchronize your bookmarks and notes between Opera Mini and Opera for your desktop computer, progressive loading,…
AT&T Announces LG eXpo, Touting 1 Ghz Processor, Optional Projector
AT&T has outed a new WinMo handset from LG, branded the eXpo. The two main bragging points the eXpo has going for it is the 1 Ghz processor (which AT&T isn’t shy about saying being the first on a handset in North America), and the option for a snap-on pico projector. Besides running Windows Mobile…
Samsung M8400 Rocks WiBro
Samsung has announced the M8400 on South Korean KT, featuring WiBro connectivity (their version of WiMAX). It’s conencted otherwise to the cellular WCDMA network, runs Windows Mobile, and packs a 5 megapixel camera alongside a 3.7″ WVGA touchscreen. New buyers will gain access to some 10,000 Wi-Fi hotspots for a year, and enjoy a dedicated…
SPB Time 3.0 for Windows Mobile released
SPB Software is out with an updated version of its popular time toolset app for Windows Mobile – SPB Time. The application, now in version 3.0, offers a completely new UI and improved alarm features. Speaking of alarms, there are three different types available: Paranoid alarm – designed to wake up deep sleepers, Bio alarm…
Windows Mobile to get a new on-screen keyboard in version 6.5.3
Microsoft will most likely introduce a new on-screen keyboard in the upcoming update to Windows Mobile. Apparently, WinMo 6.5 build 28002 comes with an updated DLL file which is used for virtual keyboard customization. It’s not clear how will this affect the handset makers which may have already developed their own keyboard apps, but it’s…
Snaps of the Upcoming TELUS LG IQ
Earlier this month you may recall the TELUS LG IQ making a cameo in a Best Buy mobile ad. The device that was once a bit of a mystery is starting to come out into the light, today in the form of a few spy shots. The IQ features a 3.2″ touchscreen, 5.0MP camera with…
We put hands on the HTC HD2 and its massive 4.3-inch touchscreen!
Sometimes size doesn’t matter. Most other times, though, size really counts. Take smartphones, for example. We’re always looking for a thin waistline (we’re a superficial bunch), big helpings of processor power, and a huge touchscreen. It’s all about size. We would have never thought a Windows Mobile device would be the first smartphone to completely…