There’s seems to be no end to the hacks and registry edits that are coming out for the Samsung BlackJack II. Sure, it’s a great smartphone, but there may be other WinMo handsets out there feeling a little left in the cold. No matter. If you already have a Samsung BlackJack II in your pocket,…
Spb Mobile Shell 2.0 released; Windows Mobile users rejoice
Spb Mobile Shell 2.0 has been released. The new version doesn’t just look better (there’s a great choice of haptic animation), but is also faster and lower in memory consumption. Aside from the previous version’s “classics” like concise “Now Screen,” World Time, photo speed deal, launcher, color-based themes and fast/smart contact search — version 2.0…
T-Mobile Germany announces the MDA compact IV
During this year’s CeBIT, T-Mobile Germany announced the MDA compact IV Windows Mobile smartphone. Apparently, the new device is based on a new, yet unknown HTC smartphone which most likely runs Windows Mobile 6.1, and which will start selling from May 2008 for 111 EUR with T-Mobile’s 24 months Relax 100 plan. Other specs include…
Google Gears for mobile released, Windows Mobile initial platform
Google Gears, the web runtime framework from Google that allows websites and services to be used offline, is heading for mobile phones starting with Windows Mobile devices. Not as exciting as today’s Microsoft announcement of Silverlight for Nokia’s S40, S60 and Maemo platforms, but it further reinforces my argument that the next war on mobile…
The lightweight battery gauge – VistaHide Battery Gauge for Windows Mobile
We’ve seen more freeware Windows Mobile battery meter applications than candid shots of Britney Spears’ baby-maker. They’re a dime a dozen – and there’re a lot of freeware battery meters too. But, we came across this VistaHide Battery Gauge from our friends at jkOnTheRun and it’s the first time that a freeware battery gauge application…
ASUS turns up the heat with new Windows Mobile 6.1 UI
ASUS looks poised to set the bar in the Windows Mobile 6.1 world with their new WinMo6.1 UI. Of course, we’re talking about a WM6.1 touchscreen UI here – having a touchscreen is all the rage these days, and ASUS is cashing in on that trend. Case in point – the ASUS ZX1 Lamborghini smartphone.…
Sony Ericsson: The SE XPERIA X1 is still good to go for later this year
Sure, we could wait until Q1 2009 to get our hands on the Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1 superphone. But, it turns out that would only happen if we chose to ignore the SE XPERIA X1 for a couple months after it launches. You see, following reports that Sony Ericsson had delayed the launch of their…
Photos: ASUS ZX1 Lamborghini phone
We’ve already posted the specs, now it’s time for the real world photos. Ladies and gents it is my pleasure to introduce you the first photos of the Lamborghini-branded smartphone – ASUS ZX1 Lamborghini. The picture above — and more after the jump — were taken during the CeBIT which is currently taking place in…
Windows Mobile trojan in the wild – InfoJack Trojan
Watch out folks, security firm McAfee has warned that they’ve discovered a new Windows Mobile trojan. This time, the trojan, InfoJack Trojan, is actually in the wild and capable of infecting unprotected Windows Mobile smartphones. The InfoJack Trojan infects your Windows Mobile device when an unsuspecting user downloads and installs an infected application, or uses…
Your Samsung BlackJack II LED indicator has 7 different colors – put them to use as event notifications
Sure, we’ve all seen LED indicator lights that are capable of displaying a few different colors – red for low battery, green for battery charging, and blue for incoming call (or something to that effect – but who knew the LED indicator on the Samsung BlackJack II threw out 7 different colors? To get to…