Phones

Windows Mobile 7 “not just a me-too iPhone”

An advert has been posted by Microsoft for a Principal Development Manager on the Windows Mobile 7 team and this is what Microsoft are looking for:-

Do you have a passion for the mobile space? Enjoy big challenges, working with and learning from a high-performance team? Do you want to be part of driving the next big business for the company?

Windows Mobile 7 will change the way you view your phone. We aren’t just building a me-too iPhone or RIM competitor; we’re changing the way customers use and experience their device. In the OS Platform team we are responsible for the OS, file systems, security, hardware platforms and drivers, networking & connectivity, location framework and updateability. In other words, we build the foundation upon which the rest of Windows Mobile is built.
As Development Manager for the Core System, you will have both ICs and Leads reporting to you, with a team of approximately 20 developers. As part of a matrix style organization, you will work closely in a triad with your PM and test counterparts. Specific areas of ownership include the kernel, file systems, security, loader, and device management.

Windows Mobile Wi-Fi scanner round up

I’ve been having terrible wi-fi problems with my Windows Mobile 6.1 phone of late and I happened upon this excellent article from Tilt Mobility. Most, if not all, these utils are free to download and worth checking out if you are having any bother with your Wi-fi connection or wish to collate the local wi-fi hotspots in your regular haunts.

iPhone 3.0 software is coming, event on March 17th

Engadget are reporting that they have been invited to an iPhone event on the 17th March 10am PST where the next generation of iPhone firmware 3.0 will be unveiled along with a new SDK for developers. Apple’s calling this an "advance preview of what we’re building," That’s all we know for now, so it’s time for mass hysteria and speculation to commence. The event will be live blogged by Engadget so set your clocks.

via Engadget.

T-Mobile UK G1 update now available, paid apps are a go

As predicted yesterday,  T-Mobile announces that a key software update development has gone live on Android Market today “ enabling improved functionality, and further opening up the possibilities for application development, with the potential for thousands more applications to be available on the T-Mobile G1.

The much-anticipated software update will mean even more choice for T-Mobile G1 users and more scope for developers. G1 users will be able to select from a growing range of paid for applications and games, while the several thousand developers that have signed up to Android will be able to charge for applications and games, if they choose, to fund future development.

Clove offer Xperia package at a great price

The Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 has been one of the most sought after devices of the last few months for many reasons, which any avid gadget fan would be aware of.

The X1 is Sony’s only Windows Mobile handset, and it is a handset that challenges some of the best known brands in Windows Phones.  The competitor to the HTC Touch Pro and HD, the X1 has shown that it stands strong against these thanks to its great specification styling and Sony Ericsson brand.

All Sony X1 units, in Black, purchased between now and the end of April will come packaged with a FREE Sony Ericsson PV703 Bluetooth headset, a universal suction mount car kit and £57 off the recommended retail price!

So for just £389 you can obtain the latest and most sought after Windows Mobile Phone of the moment, with a FREE Bluetooth headset and car mounting solution.

http://www.clove.co.uk/viewProduct.aspx?product=4736E0FA-6F0F-459D-95CF-5614049B7B38&category=GROUP2

Palm Pre coming to O2 ?

Numerous Spanish media outlets are reporting today that Telefónica’s Movistar will exclusively offer the Palm Pre in Spain, UK and Latin America. The Spanish newspaper Expansion reports (Translated) that Telefónica will offer the Pre in Spain "before summer."
In addition, the paper also reports that Telefónica’s subsidiary brand O2, will exclusively market the Pre in the UK, beating out its rival Vodafone. Movistar will also have the exclusive on the Palm Pre in many Latin American counties.
A GSM version of the Palm Pre is in the works and was recently spotted at the 2009 Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. At that time the Pre’s in use at MWC were seen running on the Vodafone network, however Palm refused to talk about any specific carrier deals during the show.

It’s unclear at this point if the "before summer" timeframe given in the source article is an artefact of translation or simply a rumour. Palm has yet to issue an official statement, however numerous sources and articles have been published in the Spanish media.

If this turns out to be the case it will be a major coup for O2 in the UK to sell the iPhone alongside the Palm Pre, what a killer device line up.

via Palm Infocenter

Paid for Android Apps coming to UK tomorrow

T-Mobile has let slip that paid-for applications will be debuting on the Android Market tomorrow. Speaking at an Android developers forum in London, Regan Whitehead from T-Mobile confirmed that paid-for apps will be coming very shortly. "From tomorrow, UK customers will have paid apps on the phone, and there’ll be a wide selection of paid apps on the market," says Whitehead, according to Pocketgamer.

The spokesperson also pointed out that developers will be getting 70 per cent of the revenue, with the mobile operator, in this case T-Mobile, getting the remaining 30 per cent.

T-Mobile’s Richard Warmsley, Head of Internet and Entertainment, also confirmed that not only is the company now promoting Guitar Hero: World Tour for the G1, but that T-Mobile will launch tablet and UMPC-style devices in the future.

via Techradar

Windows Marketplace for Mobile Developer Strategy

Familiar tools, large worldwide customer base and transparent policies allow mobile developers to innovate and generate new revenue opportunities with Windows Mobile 6.5 and Windows Marketplace for Mobile.

Microsoft Corp. today announced new details about how developers can build and sell applications for Windows^® phones through Windows Marketplace for Mobile, the recently announced application marketplace available with the Windows Mobile 6.5 operating system. In its commitment to helping developers create new and exciting applications, Microsoft will provide developers with 70 percent of the sales revenue of their applications from Windows Marketplace for Mobile, transparency throughout the certification process, and guidance and support from the stage of development to the final sale to the consumer. Developers can get the tools to begin developing for Windows^® phones at http://developer.windowsmobile.com. More after the break with a video from Microsoft.

Mobile Tech Addicts Podcast No 28

Our latest podcast is now available to download, in episode 28 we are again joined by our USA writer Micah and we discuss Windows Mobile Marketplace, the new Acer devices recently announced, HTC product leaks, HTC Magic and other Android devices, iPhone turn by turn GPS and much more.You can subscribe via iTunes, RSS or download the mp3 file here. Full show notes after the break.

Pocket Informant for iPhone has been submitted to Apple!

                                 Just received some information form WebIS, “We are very excited about finally submitting Pocket Informant for iPhone to Apple yesterday. We’ve spent a lot of time making sure that version 1.0 of our application has the quality you expect from WebIS and the features you need to manage your day. Pocket Informant is an exciting application on the iPhone and even though we’re really proud of this first version, we have a lot more coming!”

With over eight years of mobile calendaring experience, we have delivered simply the best personal information manager available on the iPhone. As powerful as this release is, version 1.0 is just the beginning of a much larger vision we have for this product. Take a moment to look over what we have delivered this release…and we’re just getting started.