We already know Samsung will release its flagship i900 Omnia smartphone in Europe during the summer. Now we have a confirmation the iPhone-killa’ will be hitting Germany in August. Apparently all four major carriers in the country — T-Mobile, Vodafone, E-Plus and O2 — will carry the all-touchscreen equipped device. In addition, starting from August…
Samsung i760 gets a Windows Mobile 6.1 firmware update
The Samsung SCH-i760 on Verizon Wireless can now be upgraded to the latest version of Microsoft’s mobile OS – Windows mobile 6.1. However, it’s not just the OS upgrade the new firmware includes. Here’s the full list of changes: Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 with version AKU 1.0.0. Popular features for WM6.1 include, threaded SMS, Domain…
22 minute video review and unboxing of the new Palm Treo 800w; grab a beer
Sprint subscribers raise your hands please? And if you like Windows Mobile please keep your hands in the air. For the 2 people in the room with their arms up, this video is for you. We’ve covered this device before, here is a quick summary: WiFi, GPS, EVDO Rev. A, WM 6.1 [Via: Mobility Site]
SKKV GSEN enables auto-rotation in every app on new HTC smartphones
Like the iPhone, HTC Touch Diamond has the built in accelerometer which is used to make the mobile phone usage more enjoyable. However, the auto-rotate function which accelerometer enables isn’t available in all applications. Furthermore, for some reasons HTC has disabled the manual screen rotation in some apps (E-mail, Calendar, etc). Folks from SKKV Software…
Palm Treo 800w goes live on Sprint’s website
Just in time to boost telesales and cash in on the dearth of non-iPhone related news, Sprint has launched online sales of its hotly-anticipated Palm Treo 800w. With Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional, GPS, WiFi (with a dedicated toggle switch), and EVDO Rev. A tucked under its 320×320 touchscreen display, the Palm Treo 800w is Palm’s…
Treo 800w: Live pictures of the latest GPS, WiFi, EVDO packing Palm device
While everyone on their mother went on queue today to buy the iPhone 3G, there were a handful of Palm fanatics who snatched the new Treo 800w from their local Sprint store. Check out the full gallery of images here. Spec sheet for those of you who forgot: Windows Mobile 6.1, GPS, WiFi, EVDO Rev.…
VITO Technology’s Winterface makes Windows Mobile easier to use
VITO Technology tries really hard to make Windows Mobile users love their devices. Earlier we saw them releasing the iWindowsMobile Communication Suit — the application pack that ultimately makes Windows Mobile smartphone look and feel like an iPhone — and now, they’re out with Winterface. In case you own HTC Touch Diamond or Samsung i900…
HP iPAQ 910 available for purchase
If you’ve been waiting for a Windows Mobile smartphone which has the Treo-like form factor with full QWERTY keyboard, you’ll be glad to know the HP iPAQ 910 is now available for purchase. The HP device has everything you could possibly need — including HSDPA, WiFi, Bluetooth 2.0+EDR, and GPS on board. 128 MB of…
Sprint kicks off telephone sales of Sprint Palm Treo 800w, spec sheet leaked
Can’t wait to get your hands on a Palm Treo 800w? Well, if delayed gratification isn’t something you’ve developed a taste for, then give Sprint a call. The exclusive Palm Treo 800w carrier (at least for now) has started accepting pre-orders for the device through its Telesales system (877-639-8351). As expected, the Palm Treo 800w…
FCC: CDMA variant of HTC Touch Diamond shows itself
We love a good FCC-blessing every now and again. It’s always nice to know that the good folks in some non-descript government laboratory are working hard to make sure that the newest and coolest gadgets with radio transmitters don’t fry our brains in to oblivion. And, to make sure CDMA users don’t get zapped into…