Phones

New version 1.1 of Winterface announced

VITO Technology releases a new version of one of its best-sellers – Winterface. Winterface is a Windows Mobile shell that helps you to organize applications and settings of your PocketPC the way you like. The start gesture “rainbow” was replaced in the new version by upside down tick. Moreover, it has become possible to add to the main screen not only applications, settings and contacts but also any files on your Pocket PC. Besides, calendar and tasks now can notify you about upcoming events, appointments and tasks. Minor bugs have been also fixed.

MobileChat in the App Store

I have been waiting for this one, as a former Windows Mobile user I have been using Windows Live Messenger for years to keep in touch with friends and family and it has been sorely missed on the iPhone Platform. MobileChat supports multiple instances of ICQ, .Mac/MobileMe, Windows Live/MSN, Yahoo, Google Talk, and Jabber accounts. Video walkthrough after the break.

Unlock iPhone 3G and many others with SIMable

The days of foraging around the Internet or visiting dubious mobile phones shops may soon be over. Instead of getting your handset unlocked why not just get your Sim card unlocked with SIMable. SIMable is an innovative little chip that frees your SIM card to work in the vast majority of mobile phones. We all know that the very latest 3G devices can be very difficult and expensive to unlock and SIMable is the 10 second solution without invalidating any warranty on your precious handset. Full details and device compatibility after the break.

HTC Touch Pro – Order now at Clove

Clove now have a bunch of HTC Touch Pro’s in their inventory for you to shell out your cash for. We will hopefully have a full review of the product in the near future however, have a look at the specs and try to convince yourself you don’t need one.

HTC Dream pre-ordering Sept 17th Stateside

Recently HTC has been releasing their products in the States after everywhere else. The news that T-Mobile US will be taking pre-orders raise a few questions. US first? If not US first, dates for EU and Asia?

Boy Genius Reports "The device will reportedly cost $150 for current T-Mobile subscribers, though it could sell for as much as $399 when it goes on sale to the general public some time later. The phone itself will be code-named G1, and should resemble the device we saw in the video a couple days back"

iPaq 910 reviews

More iPAQ 910 reviews have surfaced, courtesy of PocketPCSoft.net and MobileTechReview, and they seem to confirm what others have said in the past: it’s a winner. If you’re after a solid, no-frills device, this looks like the one to get.

Via Pocket PC Thoughts

BlackBerry Bold available this weekend on Orange

Mobile operator Orange has confirmed it will start selling the high-end BlackBerry Bold this weekend, the first of its kind to offer HSDPA high-speed data access, while retailer The Carphone Warehouse also expects to have the devices in store as early as 16 August. An Orange spokesperson told Vnunet.com that the device will be in Orange channels on Saturday.

Samsung Omnia software video review

WMExperts have posted a must watch video of the Samsung i900 Omnia software in action and the more I see of this Windows Mobile device the more I like the look of it. One thing that stands out for me is the fluidity of the touch screen. It looks so easy to use and the flicks and gestures work all the time. They do mention that you have to use firm presses to get it to respond but once you are used to that it is fine. Also Opera 9.5 looks made for this large screened device. Check out the video after the break.

iPhone advert misleading?

As much as I respect Apple, Unslow, one of their new iPhone 3G television ads, has me wondering how they kept a straight face when they put this on the air. Try to follow along with your own iPhone 3G and you will see that the advert does not bare much significance to real world results. Of course we have to bear in mind data speeds differ from place to place but it does look like Apple have somewhat misled potential iPhone 3G owners with this ad. Check out the video after the break showing the advert alongside an actual real world identical demo.

Motorola Atila new Windows Mobile 6.1 handset

The Boy Genius has got his hands on another exclusive picture and spec on a forthcoming Motorola Windows Mobile handset. The Atila is actually the first Motorola device that will have tri-band UMTS/HSDPA. Not sure on a release date, but specs after the break.