Samsung JACK i616 in Merlot color is now available through Rogers Wireless. The strange thing, though, is that the device on the website has Fido branding. Ok, we know Rogers is the owner of Fido, but why on earth they used the image of the device with Fido’s logo is beyond me. It’s not a…
Microsoft eyeing RIM takeover amidst economic meltdown?
There’s no denying that the current economic trade winds on Wall Street are blowing towards greater and greater losses as investors scramble for cash in this credit-strapped market. But, the meltdown in trading markets around the globe isn’t all bad news. For some (companies with the cash reserves to take action), the precipitous drop is…
Google Maps Street View on Windows Mobile!
No, Google hasn’t released a new Google Maps update with Street View functionality for the Windows Mobile camp. With the new Street View functionality announced for the T-Mobile G1, iPhone/iPhone 3G, and the BlackBerry lineup of smartphones, Windows Mobile users are left out in the cold. But, it doesn’t have to be that way. Enterprising…
Motorola unveils VC6096 industrial PDA phone
Motorola has announced a new industrial PDA phone CPC VC6096, which relies on Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional. Scrap that, it’s not a phone even though it does support GSM and even HSDPA — this “handset” weighs 2.2 kilos! That’s 4.85 pounds! Compared to VC6096, the HTC Advantage is a pocketable baby. However, there’s a reason…
AT&T Pantech Duo gets Windows Mobile 6.1 update
Fans of the dual-sliding keyboard/keypad-wielding Pantech Duo from AT&T will be happy to hear that their hybrid-slider is now ready to rock with Windows Mobile 6.1. With threaded SMS text messages and a revamped homescreen, Windows Mobile 6.1 promises to breathe new life into the already aging handset from AT&T. AT&T seems to be staying…
Spore Comes to Windows Mobile
Ah, mobile gaming fans are going to love this one. If you’re running a Windows Mobile device, one of the newest and most popular games in the mobile world is now available for you. Spore is now compatible with Windows Mobile. You can pick it up here at Handango. Spore is a great game. I’ve…
Motorola Q11 gets real
Following on the Motorola Q11 sneak-peak that Motorola gave Brazil recently, the struggling handset maker has gone all but official with their Motorola Q11 on their website. Motorola has stopped short of making an official announcement of their newest Motorola Q smartphone, but the specifications sheet has been posted by Motorola. As expected, the Motorola…
Gigabyte begins shipping its Windows Mobile smartphones
Gigabyte Communications has finally started shipping its announced-at-Computex smartphones. More specifically, we’re talking about the MW702 and MS802 models here, which will reportedly start selling in Hungary anytime soon. Afterwards, the company plans to launch the MS802 in the Taiwan and who knows where else. The Gigabyte MW702 and MS802 are all-touchscreen equipped devices which…
Samsung SGH-i900 Omnia gets another update
Back in August, we said Samsung has released the first Omnia update for its Singapore-based customers. Now the Korean giant has made yet another firmware upgrade available for the Omnia owners. We’re not sure what’s all included in the update at this stage, but we do know we’re talking about the 108 MB heavy file…
HTC Touch HD not coming to the US?
HTC has broke the horrible news via Twitter: sad news, US. we looked into it- by the time we could bring Touch HD to the states, it would be old news. we do have other cool stuff coming Before you start contacting your favorite importer, let me add that I wouldn’t get this too serious.…