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Seasoned tech blogger. Host of the Tech Addicts podcast.
About to return the HTC Touch HD and thought I would finish off with a quick look at the software keyboards available and one extra that I installed. In the video below I take a quick look at the HTC QWERTY Keyboard, HTC Compact QWERTY Keyboard, HTC Phone Keyboard, the latest SPB Keyboard 4.0 which Gareth recently reviewed and finally the Windows Mobile built in QWERTY Keyboard. To clear up any confusion, the device is not difficult to type on as the screen is very sensitive. Video after the break.
T3 Magazines quest for perfection in the mobile phone world takes another form, thanks to their collaboration with The Alloy. The campaign to create the world’s most perfect mobile phone, suitable for each and every pocket alike, is gathering speed. Gone is the laser virtual keyboard, in its place they have got a fully-customisable contextual keyboard which changes depending on the program in use at that moment. A rubberised film over the slide-out pad makes it feel more realistic than any other keypad you’ve used before. More details about this concept and some pictures after the break.
SBSH Mobile Software have announced a new update for SBSH PhoneWeaver to version 1.3 With this new release you will find a myriad of exciting new features such as: Special work mode without Today screen (designed for devices such as HTC Touch, HTC Diamond etc.); Complete one hand navigation; Touch Menu and much more. Full features and screenshots after the break.
WMExperts is reporting that Palm has released a Bluetooth bug fix for the Treo Pro. Malatesta cautions in the article that this fix is technically for the Vodafone/Euro version only, but it might work on unlocked Treo Pros. He says that he bets that a fix for the unlocked Treo Pro might be out soon.
The latest episode of the Mobility Today podcast is available to download. This week Dave, Steve, Mike and Bill discuss the huge breaking news in Windows Mobile along with the Touch Fuze, Xperia and Blackberry Storm. I missed this week again due to work commitments. You can download the show directly here, subscribe through iTunes or RSS.
via Mobility Today
Spb Software invites all mobile users to participate in its fifth annual Spb Survey. The Spb Survey is a mobile software industry report that identifies the changing user profiles, mobile device preferences, and handset use cases. Spb Software will release a report on the results of its fifth annual Spb Survey in the beginning of December 2008. A few lucky, randomly picked Spb Survey participants will receive valuable ‘thank you’ gifts, such as a Windows Mobile device or software by Spb. You can get to the survey here and good luck if you enter.
Vodafone have added the two new HP Windows Mobile devices to their coming soon section. The iPAQ Data Messenger is a Windows Mobile 6.1 messaging device driven by an optical mouse for ease of navigation across the large 2.8″ QVGA touchscreen display. Slide-out full QWERTY keyboard and touchscreen functionality and a built-in GPS receiver. The iPAQ Voice Messenger is a Windows Mobile 6.1 “standard” messaging device driven by an optical mouse for navigation, 20-key keyboard and a built-in GPS receiver. You can pre-register here.
We have heard a few rumours just recently of the arrival of an interim update before the late arrival of Windows Mobile 7 in late 2009 or 2010 and it looks like this will be called Windows Mobile 6.5. The guys over at Smartphone France claim to have unearthed some screenshots of Windows Mobile 6.5 and it looks like a much more finger friendly interface. We have the pictures after the break so you can see. Also just released today is an emulator of the upcoming IE 6 on 6 they state that it will be available on new Windows Mobile devices soon, this browser will provide a high-quality browsing experience on your device that more closely resembles a desktop browsing experience. The Internet Explorer Mobile 6 Emulator is available for download today.
Nokia today announced the latest addition to its Eseries range, the Nokia E63, designed for people who need to manage their business and personal lives equally well. Building on the success of the Nokia E71, the company’s flagship messaging device, the Nokia E63 brings the QWERTY keyboard form factor to a broader audience at a great price. The Nokia E63 is expected to begin shipping in the coming weeks for an estimated retail price of EUR 199, before taxes and subsidies.
The bundled touch screen keyboard of Windows Mobile is rubbish. Sure it does the job with a stylus and its compact but it doesn’t offer much else. There are many alternatives on the market. Up until using this, Resco has provided me with the best experience with it’s imitation iPhone keyboard. Obviously this is tested on a touch screen device. The software is a little pointless otherwise.
About to return the HTC Touch HD and thought I would finish off with a quick look at the software keyboards available and one extra that I installed. In the video below I take a quick look at the HTC QWERTY Keyboard, HTC Compact QWERTY Keyboard, HTC Phone Keyboard, the latest SPB Keyboard 4.0 which Gareth recently reviewed and finally the Windows Mobile built in QWERTY Keyboard. To clear up any confusion, the device is not difficult to type on as the screen is very sensitive. Video after the break.
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