Archive for June, 2008

HTC Touch Diamond T-Mobile fix

If, like me, you are using a new HTC Touch Diamond on the T-Mobile networks you may have noticed that when you see the connection wizard, it only gives you the option of Virgin and not T-Mobile.

This unfortunately means that you have to configure the connection settings (For your data connection etc.) manually. While this is do-able it’s a bit of a pain in the bum and takes a little while to do – it’s also perhaps a little beyond the new or novice Windows Mobile user and furthermore relies upon you knowing what the settings are!

Fortunately Paul from MoDaCo has come up with a solution in the form of a simple CAB file. All you have to do is copy the file to your Diamond and run the CAB file. After a reboot you’ll have a full list of UK networks including T-Mobile! You can find full details HERE.

Posted by: Tracy

[Post tag(s): smartphone blog, Pocket PC blog, HTC Touch Diamond, Tracy & Matt]

Review Samsung SGH i780 Windows Mobile Phone

Another device turned up in the post for us to take a look at and this one is the Samsung SGH i780 Windows Mobile Professional device. This phone impressed us from the moment we opened the box and switched it on. The form factor is fantastic combined with a great front facing Qwerty keyboard.

HTC Diamond new ROM video

MSMobiles have received an HTC Diamond for review and it has the latest rom which is rumoured to fix most if not all of the problems with the pre-released versions we have seen. They have posted a video on Youtube showing the Touch Flo 3D UI and it certainly looks muck more fluid. You can check out the video after the break.

The results of the poll

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HTC Diamond new rom big improvements

Since the release of the HTC Diamond officially in the UK, its been great to read that HTC seem to have addressed a lot of the issues with the first wave of unofficial grey imports and preview devices that were being reviewed a few weeks back. Now the released devices are carrying a rom that is more recent than the review devices we have read about and it appears that this makes a huge difference to the performance.

iCall for the iPhone, VoIP coming soon officially

One of the most anticipated applications for the iPhone for me is a Vo-IP application which would allow me to make calls using WiFi. Well the good news is iCall for the iPhone is coming and it will be available officially from the iTunes App Store. It is also rumoured to become available through usave broadband and phone deals. Not only will you be able to make calls over WiFi but also seamlessly transfer a mobile call over to VoiP which could save you a lot of minutes each month. It’s already working and you can check out the video after the break to see it in action and check out their FAQ’s

T-Mobile UK cuts European roaming charges

Hot on the heels of O2’s announcement yesterday, T-Mobile have announced price cuts on using their plans abroad this summer. From 1 July, international roaming rates within the EU will fall by as much as 80% for internet access and mobile broadband. The charge for sending a text within Europe will reduce by 38% and T-Mobile will also make voice calls and messaging more affordable by introducing Euro Holiday Boosters for both PAYG and pay-monthly customers. Over to you Orange, Vodafone, Virgin and Three.

Cootek Touchpal update to include HTC Diamond keyboard shell

Dave over at Mobility Today has just been informed that CooTek are in the process of preparing to release a new version of their famous Keyboard. They are going to release an update V3.2 very soon, and there will be a specific skin for the HTC Touch Diamond.