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microsoft
Microsoft Chooses Zune's Ad Agency to Promote
Advertising firm McCann Erickson has won a lucrative advertising contract with Microsoft, beating out CrispiBLAH BLAH BLAH the point is, people—Zune advertising people—are now talking on record about Microsoft's "Pink" project, and gearing up to promote it. More »Zune Phone"Pink" -
windows mobile apps
Skype 3.0 for Windows Mobile Shares Files, Sends Texts, Skypes
Skype's finally dropped a brand new version of their app for Windows Mobile. Three dawt oh brings file sharing and SMS texting, for free. Weeeeeeeee. [Skype via jkontherun] -
browsers
Firefox Mobile "Fennec" Now Open to All Brave WinMo Alpha Testers
Good news if you're a Windows Mobile user and were feeling left out the Mozilla's Fennec mobile browser party. Today's Alpha 2 release should now work with most devices using the Windows Mobile 6 platform. (Support had initially been limited to the HTC Touch Pro and some other "VGA phones".) More » -
skinning
TouchFLO 3D 2.5 Tricks Us Into Getting Excited About Windows Mobile, Again
We've got some screenshots of the new version of HTC's TouchFLO 3D, which should be debuting on the Firestone. HTC's gone ever deeper into WinMo's UI, including every settings screen. Basically, you'll hardly know which OS you're using. More »
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By Dan NosowitzComment by SuramaAte: tried touchflow3d and hated it. ignored my finger all the time maybe that's microsoft but still happened. Palm pre for... 6 Responses | Other threads
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windows mobile
What the F*@# Is Going On In This Windows Mobile Developer Video?
I don't know what the fuck's going on in this Windows Mobile Developer video. Do you? I'm not sure I like it. It's absurdist without having a point. More »
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By Jason ChenComment by Dancing Milkcarton: "It's absurdist without having a point" Kinda like Windows Mobile. 11 Responses | Other threads
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windows mobile
HTC Firestone Pretty Images Leaked
We saw a rough mockup of the HTC Firestone, the successor of the HTC Touch HD that may appear on August. The specs of this Windows Mobile 6.5 look sweet: More » -
flash
Flash For Android, WebOS Landing In October
Adobe President and CEO Shantanu Naraye has pegged October 4–7 as the release Windows for a Flash 10 beta, which will bring official, optimized support to Android, WebOS, Windows Mobile, and Symbian. Notice anything missing there? More »
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By John HerrmanComment by Wayne Williams: I thought the iPhone and the Pre used the same browser? So I guess Adobe has a grudge against... 11 Responses | Other threads
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smartphones
Hello! There Are More Than Just iPhones In This Universe!
The spotlight this week may be pointed at the iPhone 3GS—and with good reason—but it's not the only flavor of smartphone ice cream. Here's a quick path to more info about all smartphones (and no dumb ones!) More » -
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cellphones
HTC Snap Christened as T-Mobile Dash 3G, Due For Release Sometime Soon
T-Mobile has finally confirmed what the FCC (and its own computers) already told us: the BlackBerry-Bold-inspired HTC Snap, a 3G, Windows Mobile 6.1 QWERTY+trackball followup to the original Dash, is arriving on T-Mobile as a successor to the original Dash. More » -
sony ericsson
More Sony Ericsson Xperia X2 Pictures Surface, Show Windows Mobile 6.5, Strange New Keyboard
You'd be forgiven for doubting, or at least being disappointed with, the first blurry shots of the Xperia X2, Sony Ericsson's rumored followup to the pricey-but-pretty X1. Today, we get a much better look. More »
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By John HerrmanComment by Purple Monkey Dishwasher: Is that little 1 superscript next to Text on the second photo how they display how many texts you've gotten?... 6 Responses | Other threads
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browsers
Opera Mobile 9.7 Beta Now Live for Windows Mobile Phones
Whoa, hey, Opera has just posted download links for the beta release of Opera Mobile 9.7, the server-side accelerated, Flash-friendly update to their flagship mobile browser. Let's see how it is, shall we? More »
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By John HerrmanComment by Sandeep Murali: Never used Opera, so can anyone tell me whether this supports full flash or not? How does it compare to... 6 Responses | Other threads
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windows mobile apps
The Month In Windows Mobile Apps: Fennec the Fox Gets Some Exercise
In yet another one of our new mobile app roundups, we've taken a reckless swan dive into the vast, burbling ocean of Windows Mobile software. Mozilla's Fennec browser goes for a test run, VLC gets a remote, and more. More » -
how to
How To: Install Windows Mobile 6.5 Right Now
The bad news: Windows Mobile 6.5 won't be coming out for a while, and you'll be expected to buy a whole new phone to get it. The good: You can actually install it today, on your HTC phone. Here's how. More » -
smartphones
Rumored Sony Ericsson Xperia X2 Spy Shots Surface
The followup to Sony Ericsson's slightly-pricey Xperia X1 may or may not be the phone seen in these spyshots obtained by Engadget. Thought to be the X2, the phone seems to share similar traits as its predecessor, including Windows Mobile. More » -
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Cashmere and Alchemy: The New Heart of Windows Mobile (and Maybe More), Not a Ladies' Soap Store
Mary Jo Foley has a twofer on the new Embedded Compact core of Windows Mobile: Cashmere, if released, would add FlashLite and better gesture support, while Alchemy is a new shell component that would bring "richer UI scenarios" through native access to Silverlight, meaning flicking, panning and zoomzooming. More » -
windows mobile
Windows Mobile's App Sharing Feature Isn't Really Sharing At All
Remember how the Windows Mobile App Marketplace was going to let you share apps with up to five phones at no additional cost? Well, Microsoft has a very liberal definition of the word "sharing." More » -
windows mobile
Microsoft My Phone Beta Open to the Public
My Phone, Microsoft's new over-the-air backup system for Windows Mobile phones, is available for free in a public beta. Jason called it "fairly good" and even "fancy", so it's definitely worth a try. [WM Dev] -
windows mobile
Windows Mobile 7 May Get Gesture Controls After All
There was some question about whether or not Windows Mobile 7 may get those gestures we first saw a long, long time ago, but Mary-J has some slides that point to good news. More »
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By Jason ChenComment by frigg: How does it respond when you flip it the bird? 3 Responses | Other threads
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windows mobile
Windows Mobile Team Admits, Explains 6.5's Half-Assed UI
During an otherwise dry TechED conference panel about Windows Mobile 6.5 development, Senior Project Manager Loke Uei Tan made a surprising admission: 6.5's semi-vaunted new interface was severely rushed, and isn't even finished. UPDATED More »
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By John HerrmanComment by chizelord: The UI might suck but I like that background. I'd like that on my phone. oh wait...I have an iPhone...DAMN YOU... 10 Responses | Other threads
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marketplace for mobile
Windows Marketplace for Mobile Now Open to Developers
Not much has been left to mystery with Microsoft's Windows Mobile app store—we even know what it'll look like. Now it has officially opened its doors to developers, and published all the rules. More »
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By John HerrmanComment by ben36: I can't see many people downloading apps for windows mobile, all the people that i know that have it don't... 11 Responses | Other threads
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facebook
Windows Mobile Official Facebook App: Unpretty But Useful
Cnet has a runthrough of the first official Facebook app for Windows Mobile—developed by Microsoft with Facebook—whose defining feature might be that it makes no real attempt to mimic the look and feel of Facebook. More »
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Comment by ilovexspin: Windows just can't do anything right, can they? 28 Responses | Other threads
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windows mobile
Stuff You Can't Do on Windows Mobile Marketplace
Just so everyone's clear up front, Microsoft has just come out with a list of twelve things they don't want to see on the Windows Mobile Marketplace. It includes VoIP. More »
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By Jason ChenComment by Spy Sweeper: What is with microsoft making their software look like it was ported from the 90's? But im being serious, is this... 6 Responses | Other threads
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windows mobile marketplace
This Is What the Windows Mobile Marketplace Looks Like
Here's a couple screenshots of the Windows Mobile Marketplace, Windows Mobile's app store, courtesy of a ppcgeeks forum member who accidentally got early access. It looks pretty much like we'd expect, really. [ppcgeeks via WMExperts] -
cellphones
Do Not Disturb App Helps Verizon Customers Block Unwanted Calls
Yesterday I discussed 7 things you can do to avoid telemarketers, and today I found out that Verizon customers have another option in an app dubbed "Do Not Disturb." More » -
winmo
Windows Mobile 6.5 Will Get TellMe Voice Commands
Unlike some smartphones we know, phones running WinMo 6.5 will get a pretty amazing connected voice command interface, courtesy of Microsoft subsidiary TellMe. More » -
smartphones
Microsoft and Verizon in Talks To Develop iPhone Rival
We know Verizon is talking to Apple about taking on the iPhone, and now the WSJ claims they are playing both sides by talking with Microsoft about developing an iPhone rival. More » -
dealzmodo
AT&T Giving Away a Refurbished HTC Fuze With Contract
AT&T is getting aggressive with their refurb deals. Last week it was a 16GB iPhone 3G for $149, and this week it is a free HTC Fuze with a 2-year contract and new activation. More » -
Windows Mobile 6.5
Windows Mobile 6.5 Launch Details Coming May 11
Microsoft's Windows Mobile Team notes that the "launch presentation" of Windows Mobile 6.5 is gonna be on May 11 and looks like it'll reveal all kinds of tasty details about the launch—like how else it's changed since debuting in February. [MSDN via Electronista] -
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T-Mobile Dash 3G Is HTC Snap, Landing in May
Reading between the FCC lines, it looks like the HTC Snap—a Stepford Wives take on the BlackBerry Bold—will be assuming the mantle of T-Mobile's Dash 3G in May. Sans clowns. Hopefully. [FCC via Mobile Roar]
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Comment by DayWeSpilledThePaint_GitEmSteveDave: He's back! Quick, someone run AVG and Microsoft Malicious Software Remover for April! 6 Responses | Other threads
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zune hd
New Zune HD Renders Surface: Fake Fan Art or For Real?
These lack the polish and Zune-y color styling of the last leak, which leads me to believe these very well may be the work of a frothing Zune-guy-in-training. But the production levei is high. More »
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By John MahoneyComment by MS-18E Shadoblak: Anyone else thing the Z on the back doesn't look centered? 11 Responses | Other threads
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windows mobile
Microsoft Planning Free, 'Magical' Updates For Windows Mobile Phones
An enthusiastic job posting on Microsoft's careers site is asking for engineers to help realize their "dream" of frequent, free, "magical" and substantive updates for Windows Mobile phones. More »
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By John HerrmanComment by OMG! DEITY!: You mean they've given up on engineering and are now trying to hire Wizards to make it better? 20 Responses | Other threads
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zune phone
Microsoft's Prepping Advertising for Zune-On-Phone Software
Adweek is claiming that Microsoft's "pink", which was code for the Zune Phone/Zune on Cellphone project, is in the looking-for-advertiser stage. This probably means it's getting pretty close (months, not years) to shipping. More » -
giz explains
Giz Explains: All The Smartphone Mobile App Stores
It's been less than a year since Apple launched the iPhone App Store, but now virtually every mobile OS is showcasing its own take on the mobile application storefront. How do they all stack up? More » -
smartphones
Samsung Propel Pro Has the Looks, Needs a Better Keyboard
The Samsung Propel Pro is the enterprise-targeted followup to last year's Propel, and now has a redesigned keyboard, Windows Mobile 6.1 and wi-fi, to go along with a (literally) shiny new body. More » -
HTC IS NOT A VIRUS.
Hands-On HTC Touch Pro 2: HOT ITEM! BUY NOW! NICE SCREENS and BIG KEYBOARDS!!! (UPDATE GALLERY UPDATE)
The HTC Touch Pro 2 will quite possibly be the nicest WinMo phone available on the US market when it comes out later this year. THATS WHY YOU WANT TO NOW BUY WITH VALTREX. More » -
smartphones
HTC Snap Looks Like Beautiful Black berry BOLD
Save for two extra button around and WinMo 6.1, HTC Snap is pretty much same as beautiful and the Black berry BOLD. Don't you want? More » -
Mobile Browsers
Opera Mobile 9.7 to Support Flash, Google Gears, Server-Side Compression
Despite being the obvious choice for WinMo browsing, Opera Mobile 9.5 is far from perfect. That said, the next release, due in a few months, might even put the likes of Mobile Safari to shame. More »
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By John HerrmanComment by Shane Melton: I'm considering getting a HTC Diamond and know it runs Opera. This would be the clincher on beating out an... 3 Responses | Other threads
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rumor
New Windows Mobile 7 Screenshots Show Zune Integration, Decent UI
These purported Windows Mobile 7 screenshots shows the app Marketplace, an IM application and apparently, Zune integration, going with what Ballmy said about Zune as a service. Not too shabby, if these are real. [WMPoweruser]
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Comment by diamonddnice: if they want me to buy a windows mobile device this needs to come out now. Hell really this should... 6 Responses | Other threads
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haxx
Every Smartphone OS Endures Pwn2Own Unhacked
After Safari was busted in 10 seconds at the Pwn2Own hacking competition, you'd think puny smartphones wouldn't stand a chance. But you'd be wrong! -
streaming radio
Last.fm Silences Third-Party Mobile Apps
Hot off an announcement that they'd be charging for radio access outside the US, UK and Germany, Last.fm has said that all non-official mobile clients will be banned. This isn't going over well. More »
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