Phones

TouchXperience is coming soon

There is a rather attractive looking user interface coming soon, TouchXperience looks like it simplifies the whole Windows Mobile experience with a nice amount of style. There have been a number of user interface alternatives since SPB Mobile Shell but it would be nice to have something that totally converts the micro-management of Windows Mobile to something streamlined and easier for the common user.

Thanks to Mobility Today

Skyfire full bowser has arrived

Skyfire Beta has been released for all to enjoy. The browser has been highly anticipated as it offers a full desktop viewing experience on a mobile device. Both Ajaz and Flash are supported allowing for viewing more complex website out there. Get it from Skyfire themselves.

Thanks to Boy Genius Report

T-Mobile selling the HTC Advantage

We recently reviewed the HTC 7510 Advantage and gave it a very big thumbs up, you can see the review here. Well T-Mobile now have it available to buy and they are calling it the T-Mobile Ameo. I know this is the name of the original version but this one is definitely the updated version with a 16 Gig hard drive, GPS and Windows Mobile 6.1 and haptic keyboard etc we enjoyed using so much.

Available from T-Mobile

Golden Shellback

I have read quite a few articles over the last few weeks about the amazing new product Golden Shellback. I just don’t understand how this can work, sure we have seen the videos of them immersing various phones in water but what about the headset ports, USB Ports and all the other openings, surely it is impossible to prevent these from taking in water as they are open ports, am I missing something here. Video of it in action after the break.

Skype for Windows Mobile new versions

Skype the most popular VOIP (Voice over IP) service used by millions of people on their home PC’s has just released two new versions for Windows Mobile users. One for Windows Mobile Professional and one for Windows Mobile Standard devices, in other words one for touch screens and one for non touch screen devices. Download links and details after the break.

O2 Launches Complete Broadband Experience

O2 today became the first established broadband player to offer customers high speed internet access inside the home and on the move with a combined home and mobile broadband package. It is also revolutionising the way people buy home broadband with the launch of O2 Home Broadband Takeaway. Whether customers are looking for convenient web access on the move or a high quality experience in the home, the combination of O2’s home and mobile broadband offerings creates a complementary service which will provide high quality, fast, convenient and value-for-money internet access regardless of location.

Nokia E66 reviewed at Crunchgear

Nokia’s rather attractive slide phone has been reviewed rather favourably by the folks over at Crunchgear. In keeping with the style of the Nokia E71 the E66 looks to be a nice little phone to slip in your pocket at the weekend. Some of the specs are after the break:

Samsung Q1 Ultra Mobile with HSDPA

Here is a look at a beautiful piece of kit. It’s easily more powerful than some folk’s home computer within  the confines of a mobile device.

Orange release ROM update for HTC TyTN II

Following a bit of a false start last week Orange have at last released their official Windows Mobile 6.1 update for the HTC TyTN II.

If you head over to this page on the Orange Website then select "HTC" as the brand, then "TyTN P4550 II" from the model section. You should then see the screen above where you can click on "Download the latest HTC P4550 software update" to get the ROM update.

A few people have commented that the download link doesn’t work for them so you can bypass the selection screens and simply download the update from HERE.

As with all ROM updates, everything will be wiped from your phone memory so make sure you copy or backup your important data before you start!

Posted by: Matt

Tytn II Orange 6.1 update is here

Tracy and Matt have managed to get the Orange upgrade working for the Tytn II. This taking the phone up to Windows Mobile 6.1 brings a host of updates to the flaky and buggy 6.0 variant. The update is very much worth it and I am very interested to see what Orange have packaged with it.

Update: Just to update you on this, I have been using it for the last 24 hours and I have to say it is a big improvement.