Phones

Windows Mobile answer the Facebook questions

We reported a while ago that the Windows Mobile Team were asking for questions on their Facebook channel and they have eventually got round to answering some of the questions thrown at them. Unfortunately there is no order to the questions and answers so we have put them together to make it easy to follow. As expected a lot of “we can’t comment on that at this time” answers but there is some interesting information none the less. Take a look after the break, there are quite a few questions.

Documents To Go for iPhone update

Just received an update on the application I know I am waiting patiently for, here’s what they have to say:-

Thanks to all who have been waiting patiently for the arrival of Documents To Go for iPhone. The next time you hear from us, it’ll be to tell you that Documents To Go is available for your iPhone and iPod touch in the App Store!

When will that be, you ask? Early to mid May. And trust us, there are some very exciting things about this app that we haven’t let out of the bag yet. We hope you’ll agree it’s worth the wait!

So there you go, next month and Office editing on the iPhone should be here.

Need for Speed running on a HTC Touch HD

After the recent statement at CTIA by EA Games that all future games will be coming to Windows Mobile, Italian site HD Blog have got a copy of Need for Speed running on an HTC Touch HD. The Touch HD in question is also running on Windows Mobile 6.5 too. The graphics look pretty smooth and frame rate high. Take a look for yourself after the break and don’t forget to click HQ for the HD version.

New spectrum for mobile TV in the UK

The prospect of mobile TV in the UK had a major breakthrough this week, as it emerged that the European Commission could release a new band of spectrum, earmarked for satellite companies, next month.

The move, which will be voted on in May, may see mobile operators forming MVNO-style partnerships with satellite companies to use the spectrum for new services, as well as expanding their 3G networks.

The European Commission has decided to pool the ‘S-band’ licence, rather than allocate it on a country-by-country basis, and is expected to give it to two satellite companies for use in 27 countries across Europe. It has said it would like the spectrum to be used to develop services such as mobile television.

It is expected that the 18 year licences will be awarded to the UK satellite operator, Inmarsat, as well as to Solaris – a joint venture between Luxembourg-based SES Astra and French company Eutelsat – who could then partner with mobile operators to make TV services available in countries including the UK.

HTC Touch HD ROM Upgrade available

An updated ROM is now available for HTC Touch HD users to download. [The update is available for the following languages: English (Pan Europe and UK), Italian, Dutch, French, Finnish, Portuguese, Danish, Norwegian and Swedish.]

1. Updated the Connection Setup Database.

2. Improved emergency call connections while using Airplane Mode.

3. The GPS position updating speed has been enhanced.

4. A Title bar display flicker in TouchFLO 3D has been corrected.

5. Fixed multiple browsing issues.

Available from HTC right here

New features found in latest iPhone 3.0 Beta

A new finding should put to rest any doubts about whether or not Apple is planning to include video recording in future iPhones. The screenshot above, which was discovered in the latest iPhone 3.0 beta by macrumors, shows the interface Apple will provide for video recording.

The interface shows the normal iPhone camera interface but with a switch on the bottom right which toggles between still camera photography and video recording. The video recording is not presently functional in iPhone 3.0 beta, and the interface is not accessible by default. Only when configuration files were modified telling the firmware that a Video Camera was present will this interface appear.
Other interesting capabilities found in the configuration files include "auto-focus camera", "magnetometer" (digital compass), and "Voice Control".

Now the big question is will all this be backward compatible with the current iPhone 3G and original iPhone or will these new features be for a new model. My guess is a new model as to be honest to take advantage of any decent video quality a new camera is a must but we shall see.

via iPhonedocked and macrumors

iPhone gets Sky+ remote record application

iPhone users with a Sky+ box sitting at home need never miss a show now, thanks to the new Sky+ Remote Record app, which has just debuted at the Apple iTunes App Store. This smart piece of software lets you set recordings on your Sky+ box from anywhere in the world.

Once you’ve registered your details with Sky.com, you can open up the Sky+ Remote Record app on your iPhone and can browse an entire 7-day electronic programme guide (EPG). Pick the shows and movies you want to record and the app remotely notifies your Sky+ or Sky+HD box – very handy if you’re on holiday or have just forgotten to set the recording before you step out of the door in the morning.

Available now from the App Store here

via Electric Pig

HTC Touch Pro2 review video

Spotted by WMExperts, this video gives us a very detailed look at the HTC Touch Pro2 which is scheduled to be released in June this year. As it is still a few months away, we assume that this is not a final ROM version but it looks pretty good so far. The video shows us around the hardware then a look at the latest incarnation of TouchFlo 3D which also works in portrait mode. Take a look after the break, it’s worth nine minutes of your time.

Huawei confirms next T-Mobile Android phone

Huawei has confirmed it will be the third company to bring an Android phone to the UK in summer this year.

A spokesperson said: "I can confirm that Huawei will be releasing the third Google phone on T-Mobile this year," which seems pretty conclusive.

The handset is apparently being dubbed the G3, although it’s unlikely there will be any synergy in the naming stakes between the Huawei effort and HTC’s G1 phone, given the companies are Asian rivals.

The new handset will be a low cost affair, sticking in a 5MP camera a 3.5mm headphone jack and the normal Wi-Fi and HSDPA connectivity. It will also be coming exclusively on T-Mobile.

Via Techradar and Electricpig

Acer DX900 now in stock at Clove

Clove have just let us know that they have received the first stock of the Acer DX900. The Acer DX900 is one of the world’s first dual-SIM and dual standby Windows Mobile handsets to support HSDPA and EDGE. The DX900 is a simple solution to an increasingly in-demand requirement for consumers who need access to two mobile communications services, but don’t want to carry around two devices at the same time.

Available now from Clove