When it comes to super-slim and sexy smartphones with enough computing power to take over the world, the Toshiba TG01 takes the cake. Thanks to a power-packed Snapdragon chipset, the TG01 speeds along at 1Ghz clock speeds while playing with a hefty 256MB of RAM and a 4.1-inch WVGA (800 x 480) touchscreen display. The kicker…
SPB Geo Game helps users memorize world’s capitals, countries and flags
SPB Software is out with another educational game called SPB Geo Game — it’s about time they remove the “SPB” part from their titles, don’t you think? Anyway, the game is designed to educate players on world’s capitals and national flags. On that note, SPB’s press release says that today’s global diversity is represented by…
Skype 3.0 goes final on Windows Mobile
Skype users rejoice! The Skype 3.0 application for Windows Mobile has officially matured past “beta” status, and is now available for download. If you haven’t yet tried Skype 3.0 for Windows Mobile, we’d suggest taking a quick look-see. The 3.0 version features an SMS messaging feature that is supposed to cut down on international texting…
Capacitance touchscreens for Windows Mobile 6.5 smartphones?
We can only hope. The iPhone helped popularize the smartphone. The iPhone’s user-focused UI and more natural capacitance-based touchscreen has changed the mass-market’s expectation of what a smartphone should be. It’s just too bad Windows Mobile has yet to catch on – it’s still fully backing resistive touchscreens (you might know them as “squishy” touchscreens).…
Bluetooth SIG hints at Windows Mobile 6.5 upgrade for HTC Snap!
The HTC Snap has already proven itself a top choice for cost-conscious smartphone fans looking for a Windows Mobile smartphone with a good QWERTY keyboard. But, with Windows Mobile 6.1 Standard running the show, the HTC Snap is going to feel a little dated when Microsoft launches Windows Mobile 6.5 later this year. Unless, that…
US Census survey to use Sprint’s wireless network for census-ing
The US Census Bureau is getting ready to conduct the most wireless, high-tech census in US history. And, they’ve tapped none other than No. 3 US wireless carrier Sprint as the exclusive wireless provider for all their “census-ing” needs. The wirelessly connected Decennial Census will kick off in 2010, and promises to be the most…
TerreStar’s Windows Mobile Satellite Phone Counting Down to Launch
A little over a year ago, we heard about TerreStar working on a satellite-capable Windows Mobile handset, and have simply been awaiting on a satellite launch to for the phone to play with. Well, that puppy will be in orbit on July 1st., shortly after which the phone will be available on AT&T. The pricetag…
Photos: Windows Mobile concept art from former Microsoft employee
Robin Zhu, who is now the Founder and the Creative Director of RIGO Design, used to be the Visual UX Lead for Microsoft between 2004 and 2008. He plans to launch a personal site on September 9, 2009 (09.09.09) to showcase his portfolio, but Chinese site hxxland managed to get a sneak peak. Remember the…
Businessy Samsung C6625 Hits Vodafone UK
Vodafone UK, Samsung, and Microsoft all got a little snuggly over the new WinMo-packing C6625 recently. The C6625 runs Windows Mobile 6.1, has a full QWERTY keyboard in a candybar form factor, and sports a modest 2 megapixel camera. The screen clocks in at 320 x 240, and the device, as expected, plugs into Microsoft…
Nimbuzz for Windows Mobile gets an update
The company behind the popular multi-network instant messaging client, Nimbuzz, has updated its Windows Mobile client. The new version bring several improvements, including: Location sharing – allowing you to share your location with your Nimbuzz buddies. SkypeOut – make cheap calls to mobile phones and landlines using SkypeOut credits. SIP calling – do the same…