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Windows Mobile "incredibly successful"

Gareth | October 23, 2008 |

Windows Mobile has nothing to fear from either the iPhone or Google Android, says Microsoft’s John Curran. TechRadar asked the Windows business lead for Microsoft UK how he saw Windows Mobile, Android and the iPhone divvying up market share in three years’ time. “Well I would have to say that number one would be, not […]

A Snow Globe for all seasons

Gareth | October 23, 2008 |

If your after a Snow Globe type application to keep the children occupied when your out shopping or in the pub then you have to check out Super Snow Globe. This application is available from the iTunes App Store and it has themes for all occasions. Five themes in total, Halloween, Autumn (which they call […]

Velocity Mobile 103 and 83 review

Matt | October 23, 2008 |

My introduction to Velocity mobile went along the lines of: Matt… "Can you have a look at a Velocity from me?" Steve… "What’s that?" Matt… "a new windows mobile, of course!" At this point you are probably in the same boat as me, never heard of them, so let’s have a look at the new […]

Hands-on with the HP iPaq Voice and Data Messengers

Gareth | October 23, 2008 |

The guys over at Mobile Computer Magazine managed to get some hands on time with the recently announced iPaq Voice and Data Messenger devices. We discussed these on the last podcast episode and we were not that impressed with the specs, but take a look at the video after the break and see what you […]

HTC Touch HD – Only on Orange?

John McKenzie | October 22, 2008 |

We received a mail today from one of our long time readers David Davis advising us that the HTC Touch HD will be available only on the Orange Network. As yet I don’t have the source of this leak but you can be 100% certain that I will be working through my contacts over at […]

Spb create user interface panel for Sony Ericsson’s Xperia X1

Gareth | October 22, 2008 |

Spb Software, has developed a user interface panel for Xperia™ X1. As part of the strategic partnership between Sony Ericsson and Spb Software, Spb has put forth a top-notch, Spb Mobile Shell-based solution that compliments the X1 in both style and speed. Taking advantage of the smartphone’s unique panel technology, impressive hardware and dynamic wide […]

Xperia X1 taken apart and put back together again

Gareth | October 22, 2008 |

Ok if your waiting patiently for the Xperia X1 you probably don’t want to see the series of videos we have after the break. A guy with a pair of white gloves, tweezers and a guitar plectrum strips the Xperia X1 down to its component parts and then somehow manages to put it all back […]

Blackberry announce new App Store

Gareth | October 22, 2008 |

BlackBerry maker Research in Motion (RIM) has announced new plans to expand the development and uptake of applications on its range of smartphones. The plans include a new application storefront, as well as an on-device application centre designed to help developers expand their reach while giving consumers greater choice and easier management of their programs, […]

Microsoft’s SideSight, multi touch without touching

Gareth | October 22, 2008 |

SideSight technology is contained in a paper that Microsoft company executives are presenting at the User Interface Software and Technology conference this week.  The paper in question is titled “SideSight: Multi-“touch” Interaction Around Small Devices,” and is authored by Alex Butler, Shahram Izadi, and Steve Hodges, all with Microsoft Research UK. Touch was a revolutionary […]

More HTC bargains from Devicewire

Matt | October 22, 2008 |

What does £1 get you these days? Not much more than a hamburger from your local fast food restaurant? Well Devicewire have some excellent offers on some of the latest HTC devices. £1 extra that’s all! Just £1 extra gets you the HTC International Charger and a Screen Protector when purchasing a HTC Touch Pro, […]