HTC have confirmed via their HTC Club website that the Kaiser will be released, as expected, as the HTC TyTN II.
The major new Windows Mobile 6 device has been a long time coming, and with a frankly awesome spec sheet already, it is now also confirmed to be loaded with TouchFlo Technology as well!
Here is the full spec:
Read the official release here
EDIT: You can see our TyTN II review HERE.
Posted by: Mark
[Post tag(s): smartphone blog, Pocket PC blog, Tracy & Matt, WM6, HTC TyTN II, Windows Mobile Blog]
I’m surprised its taken this long really, but an iPhone style keyboard has been developed for Windows Mobile.
This could be a really major improvement to our favourite devices really. Every feature you’d perhaps want, is already included, and best of all its currently free! Here is the speil from the offical website:
First of all, it offers a visible feedback of the key currently pressed, you can imagine that your finger is on the keyboard… and now you can easily see what key is pressed.
Second important thing: you can move your finger, the key will change, release it, the key will be triggered (so it’s the opposite of a physical keyboard: the actual action is when you release the key, not when you push it).
The third reason that it works is smart suggestion based on key position. If you look at the screenshot you can see that I typed “leyblaed”. This word doesn’t exist in english. The keyboard then looked at all the possible variation from this word… and found “keyboard”. That’s exactly the word I wanted to type.
How does the keyboard do? it simply uses the letter position: ‘l’ is near ‘k’, ‘eyb’ are correct, ‘l’ is also near ‘o’, the ‘a’ is correct, then ‘e’ is near ‘r’ and ‘d’ is correct. The only possible matching word is “keyboard”.
You can download this ingenious – and FREE – input addon HERE
Posted by: Mark
[Post tag(s): smartphone blog, Pocket PC blog, Tracy & Matt, WM6, iPhone, Windows Mobile Blog]
Nikon has announced its newest flgaship DSLR, the Nikon D3.
The Nikon D3 has a few rather astonishing points in its specification. First of all, Nikon claim that the D3 has the fastest start up time of any DSLR and the shortest shutter lag. There’s also a 12.1 mega pixel, full frame CMOS sensor and a 190,000 pixel, 3″, LCD monitor on the rear. You also get a 51 point auto focus system. But the thing that’s truly amazing is the 25,600 ISO setting! Most DSLR’s have a 3200 or 6400 ISO maximum so clearly the D3 has one sensitive sensor!
The Nikon D3 will be launched in November and will cost around $4999 (£2600).
Posted by: Matt
[Post tag(s): smartphone blog, Pocket PC blog, Tracy & Matt, Nikon, Nikon D3, Windows Mobile Blog]
I look after a team of about 40 mobile users. More than half of them have Windows mobile devices of one sort or another. There is one thing that really bugs me though, and that’s the fact that everyone insists on calling any device with a keyboard a ‘Blackberry’!
It really isn’t that I have anything against Blackberry as such but it’s the same as calling all MP3 players and iPod (which also happens).
I wonder if this will be something familiar to other people out there that support a number of business users?
Anyway, we have been asked a lot recently about the differences between Blackberry and Windows Mobile and many people email to ask “Should I get a Blackberry or a Smartphone?”
We are keen to provide a balanced view of all technologies, so we thought that the best way to address this would be to review a Blackberry and compare it to Windows Mobile in the real world. O2 kindly sent us the rather attractive looking Blackberry Curve and Alasdair will be putting together a review for us in the coming weeks.
Here’s a brief unbox video of the device with a very quick comparison to a couple of WM models.
As always, feel free add your comments or to ask questions and we’ll do our best to cover them in the review (if not before).
Posted by: Matt
[Post tag(s): smartphone news, Pocket PC news, Tracy & Matt, O2, RIM, Blackberry, Curve]
Two snippets of news for Windows Mobile 6 fans.
Firstly, according to reports circulating on the net, the O2 UK Graphite is now being shipped with Windows Mobile 6 pre-installed. It even comes complete with a nice “WM6 Upgrade” sticker and logo on the box! As the ROM version is only marked as July 11th 2007, I’d say its a fairly new situation – which means old stocks of WM5 are probably still about as well.
It may be worth requesting a WM6 version when you order!
In the second of todays WM6 related news, the latest HTC device to get a free upgrade to WM6 is the HTC Herald (HTC P4350). Rather like the other devices to be upgraded, the ROM update must be downloaded from the HTC website, and a valid device IMEI is required to gain access.
More information can be found here (http://www.europe.htc.com/en/press/latestnews.html) or from the HTC eClub in the My Downloads section.
Either that or wait for it to leak!
Posted by: Mark
[Post tag(s): smartphone news, Pocket PC news, Tracy & Matt, HTC Herald, HTC, HTC Shift]
About a week ago I mentioned a rumour that had been circulating about the possibility of some exclusive HTC devices coming to the Orange network. Since then a number of messages have arrived in my email box that seem to support the rumour.
Two anonymous tipsters, one of which claims to have some involvement with Orange, both suggested the same thing; Orange’s new ‘HTC Exclusive’ device package will be an HTC Shift based unit coupled with Microsoft Communicator and an OCS 2007 backend on a flat rate, unlimited data tariff.
While this seems to be nothing more than speculation at the moment, several different sources seem to be claiming the same thing. Personally I would be surprised to see Orange shift to the UMPC market, especially when they seem not to have shown any interest in the HTC Advantage. I don’t think that Orange would consider rolling out Microsoft Communicator and OCS 2007 to it’s customers and it really would be a big ask for their customer service team to be able to support it!
As for the unlimited data tariff, it would probably be capped at 100MB! 😛
Orange have not responded to my emails and have neither confirmed nor denied the rumour but, as always, if you know anything else then please drop us a line and we’ll share it with everyone else!
Posted by: Matt
[Post tag(s): smartphone news, Pocket PC news, Tracy & Matt, Orange, HTC, HTC Shift, Microsoft Communicator]
A few months ago I carried out a group test of a few UMPC devices including the OQO model 01+. I was impressed with the model 01 and it came out our group test winner. I was pleased to finally get my hands on the OQO Model 2 which is a vastly improved model.
As always, we are starting off with a video unbox of the machine.
I’ll be following up with our review of the OQO Model 2 once I have had more time to use it, but so far I really like it!
OQO Model 2 specification:
Posted by: Matt
[Post tag(s): smartphone blog, Pocket PC blog, Windows Mobile blog, UMPC, OQO Model 2, Laptop, Tracy & Matt]
It would appear that last weeks hot topic in the Windows Mobile world was HTC Shift. The chaps over at eXpansys just dropped me a line to say that they are now accepting pre-orders for the HTC Shift and that they are expecting the first batch to ship sometime in October.
So you can pre-order now for just £869.95 (£740.38 ex-vat) to ensure that you get the HTC Shift as soon as it’s avalailable in the UK.
HTC Shift specification:
Posted By: Matt
[Post tag(s): smartphone news, Pocket PC news, Tracy & Matt, HTC Shift, HTC]
I few days ago the nice people over at O2 sent us one of their new signature phones to play with. This is the O2 Cocoon.
It may well look like a stormtroopers mobile phone but the O2 Cocoon is actually a well featured mobile. Designed as a life-style device is boasts a large 2Gb of internal storage and has an RDS enabled FM radio. The other cool feature is the external LED display that actually shines through the white case to provide you with information such as the time, name/number of a caller or the track title for the MP3 you are listening to.
O2 Cocoon Specfication:
Posted by: Matt
[Post tag(s): smartphone, Pocket PC, Tracy & Matt, O2 Cocoon, O2, Pantech, MP3 player]
JAVOedge have just released a great holster accessory solution for on-the-go professionals. A stylish, yet durable JAVOedge Holster Belt Clip designed to quickly secure and release your Palm Treo 750. Easy clip to your belt or inside your trouser pocket.
JAVOHolster is an on-the-go person’s dream. It is specifically designed for convenience and brisk functionality. It features padded felt insulation to prevent scratching of your device when snapping it on and off the holster. It also features a heavy duty locking swivel belt clip which gives your device the mobility you require. Your device will face inwards while snapped on to the holster to protect its sensitive touch screen and keypad. With the JAVOHolster, you can literally snap your device on and off with one hand. JAVOHolster, for people that require easy and mobile protection.
Compatible devices:
Posted By: Matt
[Post tag(s): Smartphone Blog, JAVOedge, JAVOHolster, HTC S620, Palm Treo 750, Tracy & Matt]
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