Turns out, Windows Mobile 6.5’s overhauled Mobile Internet Explorer web browser is more than just a simple mobile-port of Internet Explorer 6. We’re hearing that IE6 for Windows Mobile 6.5 will actually feature some advanced features from Internet Explorer 8 (IE8)! In addition to the revamped navigation controls, more touch-optimized browsing, full-HTML rendering and support…
Windows Mobile 7 to feature Zune Store integration
The iPhone and integrated iTunes support has been the talk of the town for the past couple (or so) years. Apple got it in packaging music, video and application downloads into a single platform that’s already in widespread use. And, once again, Microsoft is looking to follow Apple’s lead. Zune functionality is indeed coming to…
Samsung B7300 Leaked, Running Windows Mobile 6.1
Not much is known about this UltraTOUCH-inspired B7300, outside of a 3 megapixel autofocus camera and micro USB slot. Considering the source of the pictures and branding on the device, it’s entirely possible this one will be stuck in the far east. Still, quite the looker and we’ve got plenty of eye candy to keep…
Microsoft to charge developers for Windows Marketplace application updates
Apple may be failing to keep up with iPhone developers demanding timely iPhone application approvals and App Store payments, but at least Apple doesn’t charge iPhone developers a submission-fee every time they update their application. It seems that Microsoft, in their unquestioned wisdom, thinks it best to make Windows Mobile developers pay for every single…
BlackBerry Application Suite Manual Leaked
Now that the user manual has leaked out, it’s clear RIM’s BlackBerry Application Suite draws nearer to the light of day. They were showing off a Touch Pro running a virtualized BlackBerry operating system at Mobile World Congress through the Application Suite, so things are progressing at least – ’bout time too, this thing’s been…
Sonavation Pumps out Super-Tiny Mobile Fingerprint Sensor
We only see biometric fingerprint scanners in mobile here and there, but this new one from Sonavation called the SonicSlide STS3000 is apparently the thinnest of them all. This sucker actually uses ultrasound to scan, which apparently cuts down on interference traditionally plaguing semiconductor-based fingerprint scanners. Some of the technical specs include: Industry Leading Accuracy…
Evernote gets an Xperia panel
There’s a new, very useful panel available for the Sony Ericsson Xperia X1. The “useful” part stands if you use Evernote, and if you don’t – you should definitely start using as it’s the single best note taking tool on the market. Using the Evernote panel you can quickly access all your notes as well…
Monitoring and theft recovery software RecoveryCop now available for Windows Mobile
Retina-X Studios has recently launched the application called RecoveryCop for Windows Mobile devices. Touted as the “thief’s worst nightmare,” RecoveryCop runs as a background app, in the “stealth mode.” Once started, it allows users to monitor every move, action and sound of the device even if a new SIM card is inserted. This Microsoft certified…
Smartphones pulling down 1/3 of all mobile ads
Smartphones, especially touchscreen smartphones are starting to gain traction in the mobile advertising world. A new study has found that fully one-third (33%) of all mobile advertisement requests were made by smartphones in February 2009, up from 26% the previous month. More specifically, AdMob’s monthly Mobile Metrics Report has found that touchscreen smartphones like the…
Skype 3.0 beta brings SMS and file transfer Windows Mobile!
Windows Mobile users addicted to Skype’s free instant messaging and voice calling service now have more reason to love Skype – Skype 3.0 beta is now available for Windows Mobile! With the new Skype 3.0 beta in hand, Skype users can now send files to other Skype users and even SMS text messages. Of course,…