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Windows Mobile 6.1 video

Just a few days ago we were talking about HTC’s WM6.1 announcement but (naturally) the folks at Microsoft have gone one better and have recorded a nice 40 minute video that showcases all the new Windows Mobile 6.1 features and capabilities.

Windows Mobile 6.1
Windows Mobile 6.1

The video is definitely worth watching, you can find out about:

  • The new Sliding Panel home screen (aka “Bronze”)
  • All new home screen plugins
  • Threaded SMS
  • Copy & Paste support for non-touch devices
  • New Task Manager
  • Clock & Alarms
  • Windows Live and Live Search Mobile
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    By April 2, 2008 Read More →

    HTC releases WM6.1 version of HTC Touch Dual in US

    Yesterday HTC revealed a new version of the HTC Touch Dual which now includes Windows Mobile 6.1

    In the press release, which you can see below, HTC also say that they are going to provide a (Free?) WM6.1 update for many of their existing devices including the HTC Touch and the TyTN II.

    HTC Corp. revealed that the popular HTC Touch Dual™ will debut in the United States this quarter. Announced today at the Cellular Telecommunication and Internet Association (CTIA) Wireless 2008 spring conference, the HTC Touch Dual™ combines an intuitive touch screen with integrated TouchFLO™ technology and slide-out keypad and Microsoft Corp.’s Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional software, making it easier for customers to communicate on the go.

    “HTC has witnessed incredible support and demand for the Touch product portfolio, and we are pleased to provide our customers with the opportunity to experience additional iterations of the Touch product family,” said Jason Mackenzie, vice president of HTC America. “The Touch Dual will be among the first devices in the United States to run Windows Mobile 6.1 and will be followed by a range of 6.1 updates for several other HTC products.”

    Software Upgrades Available on HTC Devices

    In partnership with Microsoft and key mobile operator partners, HTC will continue to extend the functionality of many current HTC devices both in the United States and abroad by providing Windows Mobile 6.1 updates. Windows Mobile 6.1, an update to Windows Mobile 6, provides new timesaving features, easier phone navigation and management, stronger security safeguards, and support for Microsoft System Center Mobile Device Manager 2008. Some of HTC’s most popular smartphones including the Touch by HTC and Mogul by HTC from Sprint, AT&T Tilt, Alltel Wireless’ HTC Touch and PPC6800, and the HTC TyTN II, will be among the first of many devices available for a Windows Mobile 6.1 upgrade.

    Supporting existing customers and enhancing their experiences continues to be a focus for HTC; Sprint and HTC recently provided an update for the popular Mogul by HTC, making it the industry’s first EV-DO Rev. A-capable handset while also enabling additional GPS functionality.

    “Windows Mobile enhances people’s lives by providing them with an experience that keeps them close to what’s important to them — anywhere, anytime,” said John O’Rourke, general manager of the Mobile Communications Business, Microsoft. “HTC has a history of providing a great selection of popular Windows Mobile phones, and we are pleased to bring the latest in software to a range of its products around the world.”

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    By April 1, 2008 Read More →

    Mobiles on planes, a step closer

    I can’t think of anything worse, imagine sitting on a plane for 8 hours next to someone that uses the their mobile phone the whole time. A thirty minute train journey is bad enough, and you have the option to move to another seat or stand on a train but you just know that you’ll be stuck next to the noisy one on your flight!

    The above may well become a reality if the plans get passed by Ofcom. Ofcom, which has been examining the proposals since last year, said that the plans would be subject to approval by the relevant British and European aviation bodies. The regulator said that the decision had been developed with other European Union countries and that the system could be used in European airspace.

    Under the plan, airlines would allow passengers to use cellphones once planes reach a minimum altitude of 3,000 meters, or 10,000 feet.

    So what do you think? Personally I would be pleased to be able to use data and text based mobile services but I would rather that voice services be barred, either that or have very strict rules as to where and when phones could be used on the flight, perhaps insisting that calls be made and received only in the galley areas.

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    By March 28, 2008 Read More →

    Toshiba G810 pre-order

    The Portégé G810 is another great looking new device from Toshiba and one that I suspect will be quite popular. So the folks over at Clove Technology have started accepting advanced orders on the G810. If you want to make sure that you are one of the first to own one of these bad-boys then head over to the product page and reserve one!

    Toshiba Portégé G810

    Toshiba Portégé G810

    The Toshiba Portégé G810 is the perfect device for those users that need to be fully functional whilst mobile. Whether it is to keep in touch with the office and friends, browse the web, share photos and videos or just trying to get from A to B on time – the Portégé G810 is mobile device for those who like to have it all. It also has a new and enhanced user interface and with the stylish touch screen it’s both simple and easy to use.

    The Portégé G810 is the ideal mobile-working device. With Windows Mobile you have access to the Microsoft Office Mobile applications you need to carry on working whilst out and about, and with push e-mail you can read and respond to e-mails immediately.

    The Portégé.G810 is also the perfect personal device for socialising and having fun. With support for both HSDPA and HSUPA you can surf the web, download and upload pictures and videos captured on the 3 mega-pixel camera at broadband speeds; whilst Windows Media Player Mobile and a high quality 65K colour screen, brings entertainment on the move, whether it’s viewing video clips or photos or just listening to some favourite tunes.

    With a large 2.8” QVGA touch screen and an enhanced user interface, navigation and access to applications on the Portege G180 is simple. The G810’s large screen also ensures the user can see more information with less scrolling.

    Built-in GPS and A-GPS function also allows you navigate from A-B with ease (software required).

    The design of the Portégé G810 is both sleek and slim. At only 14mm thin, in a stylish black mirror finish, it is perfect for even the most discerning user. The G810 also has all the usual functions and features expected such as MMS, SMS and FM radio, with full connectivity to GSM/GPRS/EDGE and 3G as well as support for Bluetooth, WiFi and a micro SD card, it is easy and simple to keep in touch.

    Toshiba G810 Specification:

  • Windows Mobile 6 Pro
  • Qualcomm MSM7200 (400MHz) CPU
  • 256MB ROM / 128MB RAM
  • micro SD slot up to 4GB
  • QVGA (320 x 240), 65K colours, TFT, 2.83”
  • 850/900/1800/1900 for GSM/GPRS/EDGE
  • 850/1900/2100 for UMTS/HSDPA (3.6Mbps)/HSUPA (2Mbps)
  • Built-in GPS & A-GPS
  • Bluetooth v2.0
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
  • 3 mega-pixel, autofocus camera
  • 1,530mAh bettery
  • 58mm x110mm x 14mm
  • 120 grams
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    By March 25, 2008 Read More →

    Philips announce their new Wireless Audio Centre

    Philips have today announced their new Wireless Audio Centre the WACS7500.

    Philips WACS7500

    Philips WACS7500

    The WACS7500 is Philips most complete Wireless Audio Centre to date, boasting a new fresh design, improved sound quality and a host of new features including – for the first time – access to the huge range of radio stations available on the Internet.

    Following the pioneering concept of its predecessors, the WACS7500 consists of a main unit (WAC7500) and an additional station (WAS7500). CDs inserted into the main unit are automatically ripped and stored on the internal 80Gb hard disk –enough capacity for up to 1500 albums.

    The stored tracks can then be accessed for immediate playback or can be distributed wirelessly to up to five WAS7500 stations located anywhere in the home.

    The same digital track can be enjoyed simultaneously in each location or alternatively independent track selections can be streamed to each of the five stations.

    In addition, the WACS7500 can also be easily integrated into an existing wireless home network enabling music from a PC to be played through the system while also providing two-way transfer of tracks.

    Audio performance has been improved thanks to changes to the flat panel speaker system. In addition to new mid-range panels the WACS7500 includes dedicated tweeter panels to deliver a cleaner, more detailed hi-end sound. Plus the integrated subwoofer replaces twin side mounted ports with a single, larger downward firing port for a full but tight bass performance.

    The WACS7500 boasts a slick new design and joins a family of matching minimalist-styled products in the Philips Design Collection. The main unit is 20mm slimmer than its predecessor and incorporates a luxurious glass stand. Extensive manual controls are located on the sides of the units while both the centre and station also now feature crisp colour screens with the option of vividly displayed album artwork for the tracks being played.

    An improved user interface now uses Philips’ slick SuperScroll system – found in Philips’ portable MP3 players – providing fast and accurate track or album navigation.

    The WACS7500 is the first Philips Wireless Audio Centre to provide access to the huge number of radio stations available on the Internet. For added convenience, Philips has partnered with BlueBeat, Live365 and Radioio, providing immediate access to their huge selections of web radio stations while additional stations can also easily be added to the system via the Club Philips website.

    Consumers can also claim a free iPod/Philips GoGear docking station, which allows music on the portable jukebox to be played back through the WACS7500, while also recharging the player.

    Alternatively, music on a memory stick player to be played directly through the WAC7500 and WAS7500 thanks to USB Direct functionality.

    An Ethernet connection also enables tracks to be backed up onto a PC or external Hard Disk and also accesses the very latest Gracenote CD database, ensuring track listings are always up-to-date.

    The WACS7500 is the latest addition to the Philips family of Streamium products which also includes the WAC3500D wireless micro Hi-Fi system and WAK3300 wireless music alarm clock station. In stores now, the WACS7500 is available for an approximate suggested high street selling price of £699.99 with additional WAS7500 stations also available for £199.99.

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    By March 23, 2008 Read More →

    Samsung i600 dust – Solved?

    If you have a Samsung i600 the chances are that you’ll have at least some dust under your screen. In fact, despite being quite carful with my own i600 I ended up with a considerable amount of dust under the screen as I reported in my post about 9 months ago.

    Even late i600 models did not have this issue addressed and both American (Samsung Blackjack) and European models are affected.

    Fortunately one of our readers, Andy, has come up with a solution to the problem and has posted the complete procedure on Instructables.com

    You will have to take your phone apart in order to sort things out but Andy assures me that it’s a fairly simple procedure which just requires a small philips screwdriver and some blu-tack!

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    By March 22, 2008 Read More →

    Asus P750 goes VGA!

    If like us you have been following the Asus P750 news lately then I’m sure you will have heard all about the touchscreen display in the device and the fact that it’s actually a VGA panel running at QVGA resolution. Asus set the device up so that each pixel was represented by 4 physical pixels on the display.

    So the question on everyones lips was will there be some kind of software update or hack that will allow the P750 to work in VGA mode. The answer comes from the guys over at asusmobile.ru who have managed to get their P750 to run quite happily in VGA mode!

    Asus P750 in VGA mode

    Asus P750 in VGA mode

    In this thread on their forum they even go as far as to say that they will be releasing the firmware update for everyone to use within the next week!

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    By March 21, 2008 Read More →

    Polaroid Launches First Inkless Instant Digital Printer

    Polaroid are probably best known for their instant cameras and film. Much has been made of the fact that Polaroid are going to stop production of their instant film products but that’s not to say that they are leaving the instant imaging market.

    Last week I attended a Polaroid press event where I was introduced to a number of new Polaroid products from large LCD TV’s and photo frames to Digital Cameras. Perhaps the one thing that grabbed everyones attention, however, was the Polaroid PoGo. This small device can print the photos directly from your PictBridge enabled digital camera, without the need for a PC, and you see the results in under 60 seconds.

    I had a chance to play with a PoGo and I have to say I really NEED one!

    Polaroid PoGo

    Polaroid PoGo

    From the press release:

    The magic of instant photos is going digital. Polaroid, the company that pioneered instant photography 60 years ago, is launching the first in a new line of digital instant photo products. Using a revolutionary, inkless printing process, the Polaroid Pogo™ unlocks photos trapped on mobile phones and digital cameras. For fans of the original Polaroid instant camera, the Polaroid PoGo™ provides a new way to continue the magic of instant printed pictures.

    “For decades, the name Polaroid has been synonymous with white-bordered pictures, although change and innovation have always been, and will continue to be, a key part of this business,” explains Tom Petters, Chairman and owner of Polaroid.

    “Dr. Edwin Land, the founder of Polaroid, reinvented this company many times through its 70-year history – from polarized lenses to eyewear to the iconic instant camera,” said Petters. “With the Polaroid PoGo™, Polaroid is reinventing the magic of instant printed pictures for the 21st century, and helping ensure the rich legacy of Polaroid lives for another 70 years and beyond.”

    Roughly the size of a deck of cards, the Polaroid PoGo™ uses a Bluetooth or USB connection to receive pictures and creates full-colour digital photos without ink cartridges or ribbons. The pictures print in 60 seconds – instantly dry to the touch! ZINK technology uses a special paper that is a composite material which houses cyan, yellow and magenta dye crystals in a protective coat. The crystals are colourless before printing so the paper appears white. The secret to the process is the heat activation which brings the photos to life through colourising the crystals, printing high quality images in less time than a traditional Polaroid photo!

    You can find out more about the Polaroid PoGo and Zink (Zero-Ink) technology on the ZINK website.

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    By March 17, 2008 Read More →

    Inside the Nokia N95 8GB

    From the diverse range of opinions expressed by users, it seems you either love Nokia’s flagship mobile phone – the N95 with a massive 8 GB of memory – or find fault that it is not as all-singing, all-dancing as Nokia, or you, would like. It is almost as if Nokia has deliberately chosen to sail between the Scylla of attempt to be all things to all users – always a risky business – and the Charybdis of having compromise somewhere along the line – which it has had to do in some areas.

    Nokia N95 8GB version

    Nokia N95 8GB version

    Packing as many “wow” functions into one device, though, is nothing if not fun. After the original N95 emerged in 2006, Nokia chose to upgrade its burgeoning, but still compact, box of tricks to deliver what in many ways is the definitive solution for techno-freaks. There is no doubt it is an awesomely clever and beautiful device; the arguments against focus on the details. But then, that’s where the devil is…

    As the most celebrated addition to Nokia’s innovative N-series range of high-performance multimedia devices, the Nokia N95 8GB certainly offers a host of top-end features, including integrated GPS functionality, a slightly larger screen than the original N95 and, yes, that 8 GB of on-board memory. The extra capacity makes it a multimedia mammoth and enables you to install many more applications that normal. A separate card slot would have been nice, but perhaps a little greedy.

    Your mobile phone is now a route-finder, too! Ok, numerous other phones now offer GPS, but with the N95, it is but one of many high-end features. The integral GPS module works with a preinstalled Nokia Maps application to help you navigate through the busy city streets as easily as using an in-dash automobile GPS system. Free downloadable maps for over 100 countries and 15 million places of interest via www.smart2go.com and WAP ensure you know where you are and how to reach your destination. However, it would have benefited from a better GPS chipset and also making it available for third-party applications. Voice-assisted navigation costs extra, too.

    The N95 is Nokia’s first mobile with HSDPA (3.5G) – the leading standard for fast data transfers to mobile devices – up to 10 times faster than 3G. Naturally, it also features all the other connectivity options such as 3G itself, Wi-Fi, EDGE, quad-band GSM, stereo Bluetooth, Infrared and USB 2.0, plus a TV-out port.

    An all-around musical experience is guaranteed from built-in stereo speakers, a 3.5 mm audio jack for regular headphones and FM radio. Nokia engineers have also included a five megapixel camera with Carl-Zeiss optics, autofocus, flash and the capability of recording videos in DVD-like quality – a camera lens protector would have been nice, though. It sports a 2.8-inch colour TFT display with a QVGA (240 x 320) resolution.

    Amid the usual array of organiser-type features, there is an Office document viewer, but cannot edit what you see, nor can you charge the phone when it is linked via USB to an external device. But for style and overall feature-richness, the N95 8GB these are small gripes.

    The eyebrow-raising functionality is even more impressive given the dimensions. At 99 x 53 x 21 mm, the N95 is slimmer and even lighter than the Nokia N80, with a first-of-its-kind slide-open transformation design. All-in-all, the N95 8GB has everything that all but the most specialist users would want in a single device. We await with interest what Nokia does to out-shine this dual-slide beauty later this year.

    Written for Tracy & Matt by Bobbie Bhogal, founder of mobilesplease.co.uk

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    O2 introduces the O2 Xda Atmos

    You may recall that back in December we reviewed the HTC S730 and we were pretty impressed with it!

    O2 have finally released the S730 as the O2 Xda Atmos. Specification is identical to the S730 but comes in black rather than the HTC Grey/Silver.

    O2 Xda Atmos

    O2 Xda Atmos

    At 51×105.8×19.4mm it’s not the smallest of phones on offer, and although perfectly acceptable in other areas, its “fatness” is a bit cumbersome when sat in a pocket. Of course that’s the price you have to pay for the slide out keyboard – although I’m not sure why the Atmos is actually even fatter than the S710?!

    O2 Xda Atmos specification:

  • Windows Mobile 6 Standard (Smartphone)
  • 400Mhz ARM1136EJ-S CPU
  • ROM: 256MB ; RAM: 64MB SDRAM
  • 2.4″ TFT LCD 240 x 320
  • Quad-Band HSDPA/UMTS
  • WiFi: 802.11b/g
  • 2.0 Megapixel main camera
  • Bluetooth version 2.0
  • 1050mAh Lithium Ion battery
  • MicroSD card slot
  • 22-key fixed phone keypad
  • Slide-out QWERTY keyboard
  • 50mm x 100mm x 19mm
  • 120 grams
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