Well, today is the day. Mobile World Congress will be kicking off in a few hours and I’m already up and at it. Actually, I’m still up – I couldn’t sleep. Knowing that the world’s latest and greatest handsets are just a few hours away, I’m jittery with anticipation. Last night Sony Ericsson bowed their…
Microsoft in talks with Nokia to create Windows Mobile devices
Microsoft’s Windows Mobile isn’t successful by any stretch of the imagination. When you compare the number of Symbian, RIM and even Apple devices out there, you quickly begin to see the disparity between the hype of Windows Mobile and the actual sales figures. Microsoft’s Mobile Communications Business International Marketing Director John Starkweather confirmed with iTWire…
Still waiting to upgrade your AT&T 8525 to Windows Mobile 6.0? You still have time.
If you still haven’t upgraded your AT&T 8525 to the newer Windows Mobile 6.0 ROM, you still have time – luckily. You see, HTC and AT&T offered up the free upgrade for AT&T 8525 customers, with the caveat that the ROM would be taken offline on February 1. So, if you’ve been lagging on bringing…
Asus Galaxi Mini – Asus’ answer to HTC Touch with Windows Mobile 6.1
With the HTC Touch having already hit the 2 million-unit milestone, it seems that Asus wants in on a bit of the iPhone-fighting action. Enter the Asus Galaxi Mini. In addition to the Asus M930W Communicator that Asus should be bringing to Mobile World Congress 2008 (MWC), we’ve just got word that the Asus Galaxi…
Apple iPhone keeps getting stronger in smartphone segment
With only one product and a late-year launch, Apple has really done well for itself with the iPhone. The fastest-growing segment in the mobile phone industry is the smartphone segment, and it’s been growing every year – growing 72% over 2006. And, a new report from Canalysis estimates that Apple became the world’s third-largest smartphone…
Skyfire mobile browser gets reviewed, is amazing
Last time we mentioned the Skyfire mobile browser for Windows Mobile handsets, we told you that this Flash-enabled browser could seriously turn the mobile-browsing game on its head. Dynamic Flash, AJAX, Java, Skyfire’s got all the angles covered. What more could you ask for? Well, how about a review of the pre-beta software? That’s right.…
AT&T set to launch Pantech Duo in Red
As any good handset should do, the AT&T Pantech Duo is going to be making its Red-colored debut next week. We like the Windows Mobile 6.0-powered handset with that handy, dual-sliding, keypad/keyboard hybrid design, and it seems that the masses have taken well to the Pantech Duo. In fact, we’re hearing that AT&T has seen…
Gigabyte G-Smart MS800 official
Who: Gigabyte What: G-Smart MS800 Specs: 520 MHz Marvel CPU, Windows Mobile Version Unknown (probably 6.1), 2 megapixel camera, 2.8 inch QVGA touch screen, SiRF III power GPS, 1300 mAh battery, quadband GSM/EDGE, 7.2 Mbps HSDPA on the 2100 MHz band, 116 × 59 x 14.95 mm, 130 grams, FM Radio When: Announced at MWC,…
E-TEN Glofish V900 and M810 official
E-TEN accidently leaked the V900 a few weeks ago, but now it has been officially announced along with the M810. Both devices run Windows Mobile, have GPS, WiFi and HSDPA. The M810 has a 2 megapixel autofocus camera with full QWERTY keyboard while the V900 has DVB-H, DVB-T, TDMB and DAB for TV reception on…
Cooked ROM brings Windows Mobile 6.1 features to Sprint Mogul
Wow, Sprint Mogul customers have been getting their fair share of software mods recently. The newest cooked ROM brings Windows Mobile 6.1 features with it. If firmware hacking is your thing, you might want to forego that previously leaked Windows Mobile 6.0 Professional ROM, and go for broke with threaded SMS text messages. This cooked…