HTC HD2 delivers unprecedented Windows® phone experience with a high-resolution, 4.3-inch capacitive touch display
TAIWAN – October 6, 2009 – HTC Corporation, today unveiled the HTC HD2ä, the first Windows phone with HTC Sense, a customer experience focused on putting people at the centre by making their phones work in a more simple, natural and personal way. With its industry leading, high-resolution, 4.3-inch capacitive touch display, the ultra thin HTC HD2 delivers more visible content in a sharper, brighter and richer way.
“At HTC we believe that the best things in life should be experienced, not explained. HTC Sense is based on this principle by making the phone more simple and natural to use and by enabling people to personalise their mobile experience in their own unique way,” said Peter Chou, CEO of HTC Corporation. With HTC Sense, the HTC HD2 melds the power and flexibility of the Windows platform with the most advanced phone we’ve ever created.”
Tuesday 6th October, is a busy day in the world of smartphones and mobile communications. Windows 6.5 official launch, a raft of new devices which includes this, the HTC HD2!
The upgrade to the original HTC Touch HD, which was released 12 months ago, the HD2 has a bigger 4.3inch display and Windows Mobile 6.5, not to mention a 1GHz processor.
In traditional Clove fashion we are indeed offering the ability to pre-order the product – just follow the link below to be in the queue for one of the first handsets.
http://www.clove.co.uk/viewProduct.aspx?product=8BD3543E-20C2-425E-AE08-49CDE8188D62
I have just got back from the official launch of Microsoft “Windows Phone” in London and before I write up my report of the days news I thought I would first get out the full list of devices launching with 6.5.
Windows phone
The following list is confirmed for the UK:
HTC Touch 2 from T-Mobile and Carphone Warehouse
HTC Touch HD 2 from O2 and Carphone Warehouse
LG GM750 from Vodafone
Samsung Omnia 2 & Omnia Lite from Carphone Warehouse
Samsung Omnia Pro B7730 from Carphone Warehouse on October 30th
Sony Ericsson X2 from Vodafone on October 30th
Samsung Omnia Pro B7610 from O2 on November 30th
The below handsets are upgradable from 6.1 to 6.5:
HTC TouchDiamond2 from T-Mobile and Carphone Warehouse
HTC Touch Pro2 from Vodafone on October 14th
HTC Snap
Toshiba TG01 from Orange.
I’m sure we will see many more announcements over the next few weeks so keep your eyes peeled!
Posted by: James
Back in February, at the GSMA Mobile World Congress, Palm confirmed to join the Open Screen Project, which will bring Adobe Flash Player on the new Palm webOS platform. Led by Adobe, the Open Screen Project includes industry leaders working together to provide a consistent runtime environment and user experience acrossmobile phones, desktops, and other consumer electronic devices.
The lack of news about Flash for the Pre had more than few worried, but Adobe has finally announced today, that a public developer beta of the browser runtime is expected to be available for Windows Mobile, Palm webOSand desktop operating systems including Windows, Macintosh and Linux later this year. General availability for the new Flash 10.1 is expected for the first half of 2010.
After breaking with the app delivery on Thursdays, and turning Mondays into a happy way to start the week, Palm did not disappoint this Monday. Not only Palm delivered paid apps, but also more free apps into the Catalog. Now, as you can see on the screenshot below, the app counter is at 125 apps, let the fun begin!
Today, Monday October 5th 2009, is a day that many will remember, it has been a long road, but the App Catalog starts to flourish. It began with the popular Air Hockey game by Acceleroto, around 4 PM EST, than, a few minutes later; Who wants to be a Millionaire by Capcom Interactive, Inc. These two first paid apps paved the road for what many will become to appreciate as a modest – for now – but great app store.
With the launch of Windows Mobile 6.5 on Tuesday one of the exciting new features is the Marketplace (app store).
It feels like windows phone users have been waiting forever for this and its long over due but Microsoft initially said it was only for version 6.5.
Windows Marketplace
This week Microsoft have stated that is defiantly coming to 6.1 as well which is fantastic news for those whose phones are not supported for the upgrade to 6.5.
The Marketplace has got some catching up to do so it will be interesting to see how many apps it launches with and also what the prices are like.
Windows apps have historically been expensive compared to other platforms so lets see if Microsoft can give Apple a run for its money.
“First, we’ll launch Windows Marketplace for Mobile with Windows phones on October 6th. We’ve also discussed following this launch with an update that will include support for Windows Mobile 6 and 6.1 by the end of the year. More specifically, we’re targeting November for phase two. In addition, this second phase will bring the PC based catalog and shopping experience, user generated app reviews, advanced key-based anti-piracy protection and other enhancements that expand your business opportunity and make it easier for a larger number of customers to find and buy your application.”
Posted by: James
The nice people at both Clove Technology and Devicewire dropped us a line today to let us know that there new range of Windows Phones running Windows Mobile 6.5 are in stock and ready for dispatch today.
Windows Phone
For those of you that have not seen our previous posts on this, today sees the big launch of Windows Mobile 6.5!
As you may of noticed from the above new picture from Microsoft the, term “windows mobile” is now being scrapped and all windows devices will fall into the category of “Windows Phones” whether they are running version 5, 6, 6.1, 6.5 standard or professional.
I will be present at the launch today so be sure to check back in with us this evening for the latest news and gossip from the days activities.
The devices we have been notified of today are the HTC Touch2, Acer F1, Acer E1, Acer C1 & Acer L1.
HTC Touch2
Acer F1
Acer L1
All these devices bring a little something different to the table so deciding which is the phone for you may be a big job in itself!
For further information on all the new devices please contact either Clove or Devicewire on the below links:
www.clove.co.uk 01202 552936
www.devicewire.co.uk 0870 8490233
Posted by: James
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Tuesday 6th October marks the day that the first Windows Mobile 6.5 devices can begin shipping.
This updated operating system brings an improved user interface for its users along with many other features, more of which can be read about HERE.
We can confirm that we are prepared for the launch and the raft of new devices that are coming through on the back of this.
Palm Pre’s webOS has been update to version 1.2.1. This restore the severed link with Apple’s iTunes. I’m sure this will put a smile on the face of many, but for how long? Palm Pre is almost upon us here in the UK and it will be interesting to see if there will be a connection available by the time it hits the stores. Read on for the full updated specs:
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