Take a look at Windows Mobile 6.5’s more finger-friendly interface and it’s clear that Microsoft is working to fix what’s wrong with their mobile operating system. Windows Mobile 7, whenever it finally launches, should be Microsoft’s formal response to the likes of the iPhone OS, Android OS and webOS. So, what’s it going to look…
Acer’s beTouch and neoTouch smarphones officially announced
We told you about Acer’s renaming scheme and it’s happening now. The computer maker turned smartphone manufacturer has officially unveiled its Windows Mobile 6.5 lineup, consisting of two series of devices – beTouch and neoTouch. beTouch are more affordable handsets and at the moment there are three models in the series – E100, E101 and…
MetroPCS Launches Samsung Code
The Samsung i220 Code that had made its way to U.S. Cellular earlier this summer is now available on MetroPCS as well. For $299.99 off contract, you get a modest package, including a 2 megapixel camera, full QWERTY keyboard, 4-way jog wheel, and Windows Mobile 6.1. Speaking of which, this is the first WinMo handset…
AT&T HTC Tilt2 Now Available
If you’ve been hankering for the HTC Tilt2 on AT&T since the announcement earlier this month, wait no longer – you can now pick up the Windows Mobile full-QWERTY slider for $299.99 after rebates and on contract. If you haven’t had a chance to check out our review, the Tilt2 is packing a 3.5″ WVGA…
Verizon to drop Samsung Omnia II i920 on November 1?
The Samsung Omnia II seems to pop up every now and again, but we have yet to see or hear any details of the touchscreen smartphone coming to the US. But, if a new tip from one of PhoneArena’s readers pans out, we’ll be seeing the Omnia II going live in less than a month!…
Amazon offering AT&T’s HTC PURE for $0.01
AT&T’s own on-contract pricing for their HTC PURE (AT&T’s branded Touch Diamond2) wasn’t too bad, but it’s got nothing on Amazon’s asking price. Amazon is now offering the just-launched AT&T PURE for just a penny, when purchased with a new 2-year contract through AT&T. Leave it to Amazon to undercut AT&T on a spanking brand-new…
Toshiba TG01 owners, your Windows Mobile 6.5 upgrade is here
Toshiba is pushing out a little present to Toshiba TG01 owners today. Following on the official launch of Windows Mobile 6.5, TG01 users around the world can now update to the new Windows Mobile 6.5 Professional OS for free! The update is being rolled out to English, German and French language devices, which should just…
Europe: HTC Snap, Touch Pro2 get Windows Mobile 6.5 upgrades
HTC has released Windows Mobile 6.5 firmware updates for two of its devices – Snap and Touch Pro2. At the moment it’s a Europe thing only, but I’m sure updates for devices sold elsewhere are coming in the near future, as well. This is not to say you can’t download the latest firmware and try…
China Mobile to add the Samsung Omnia II i8180
Everyone wants a piece of the Chinese mobile market and Samsung is not an exception. They’ve prepared a version of the Omnia II device marked as i8180, specially customized for the consumers in the “world’s fastest growing economy.” And by special version we mean WAPI (China’s flavor of WiFi), TD-SCDMA radio (instead of HSPA/EV-DO) and…
TravellingWave’s VoicePredict is a voice-powered text prediction software for mobile phones
Input technology developer TravellingWave announced the launch of what they say is the first voice-powered text prediction application for mobile phones. Intuitively called VoicePredict, it will enable mobile users to input text using their voices and by typing one or two letter key presses per word speak. The software also supports emoticons, SMS-shortcuts, and contact…