Remember the XDA Zest Windows Mobile 6.1 smartphone that was rumored to be in the works in ASUS’s R&D labs? Right, well it looks like ASUS has finally gone live with the WinMo handset on O2’s network. Known officially by its rebranded moniker, the O2 XDA Zest is being billed as the first XDA-branded smartphone…
HTC Fuze aka Touch Pro now available on AT&T!
We told you it’s coming today! The HTC Fuze which is also known as HTC Touch Pro is now available on AT&T. The full slide-out QWERTY keyboard-equipped smartphone costs $299.99 after $50 mail-in rebate and with a two-year contract. No commitment price is $499.99, which is still not that much considering this is one of…
Microsoft releases Windows Mobile 6.1 send mail patch
Microsoft has released a patch for Windows Mobile 6.1 that fixes problems with sending email in case of an unspecified SMTP server. Here’s what they say: This behavior is associated with a feature that is introduced in Windows Mobile 6.1. The feature allows for mobile operators to specify an alternate SMTP server name that is…
Spb Traveler 2.0 released; Frequent flyers rejoice!
Spb Software has recently released a new version of its “expert mobile travel assistant application” – Spb Traveler 2.0. The new version of the popular mobile travel companion builds on top of its predecessor, adding new features to the mix, including: Subscription-free flight search provided by OAG (Official Airline Guide), a reliable flight data source.…
Microsoft working on App Store?
It turns out BlackBerry and Google aren’t the only one playing catch-up to the iPhone App Store – recent commentary from Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer at a developer conference in Australia confirmed that they’re working on a similar software distribution channel. Of course, they’re not so willing to compare themselves to Apple; it sounded like…
Webkit-based Iris browser for Windows Mobile hits Beta 2
It’s been a while since we’ve heard from Torch Mobile and their Webkit-based Iris browser for Windows Mobile. Now they’re out with the Beta 2 version, which is reportedly more stable than the previous release. According to the company, over 100 bugs and issues were fixed and the browser is more optimized than ever. In…
Palringo IM adds location to the mix
The popular mobile IM app Palringo has added live location information to the latest version of its application – Palringo Local, allowing users to display their location alongside their status. Palringo enables vocal instant messaging and picture messaging, as well as text-based instant messaging. Knowing the location of contacts adds further richness to the experience…
AT&T Fuze (HTC Touch Pro) expected to launch November 11 with $300 price tag?
We knew the AT&T Fuze would be going live on AT&T in due time, but we had no idea that it would happen so quickly. With AT&T Fuze demo units already shipped to AT&T stores, it was only a matter of time before retail units started making their way into AT&T retail channels. And, the…
Microsoft CEO confirms Windows Mobile 6.5, shipping in 2009
There’s nothing like a bit of upcoming mobile OS speculation to get our juices flowing. When Motorola CEO Sanjay Jha dropped a hint that there would be a Windows Mobile 6.5 coming down Microsoft’s mobile OS pipeline, we scrambled to make sense of Microsoft’s Windows Mobile strategy in light of Windows Mobile 7. The industry…
Palm Treo Pro Arrives on the Vodafone New Zealand Network
Palm has announced that the Treo Pro will be available on the Vodafone New Zealand network. The Treo Pro is powered by Windows Mobile 6.1, and has key built-in features such as WiFi, GPS and more. The device is one of the nicest and thinnest Treo’s I’ve seen to-date, no doubt Palm has and is…