Sony Ericsson Announces Aspen with Windows Mobile 6.5.3
Sony Ericsson has officially announced its latest model in the enviromentally conscious GreenHeart lineup that also features Windows Mobile 6.5.3 in the Sony Ericsson Aspen smart device. The Aspen features a 2.4 inch QVGA resolution resistive touch display, dual band European HSPA 900/2100 and Australian/Japanese HSPA support on 850/900/2100 along with a 3.2 megapixel camera […]
HTC HD2 for T-Mobile to See ROM/RAM Increase
HTC’s product page for the forthcoming T-Mobile version of the HD2 Windows Mobile smart device has revealed that the US version will receive a slight upgrade in terms of ROM and RAM, as the page lists 1GB of onboard ROM and 576MB of RAM while the European/Asian versions both feature 512MB of ROM and 448MB […]
Windows Mobile 7 Release Timeframe Surfaces
New information on Windows Mobile 7 has surfaced after weeks of rumors, deleted tweets and conjecture. As expected, Microsoft will officially announce Windows Mobile 7 next month in Spain and is now targeted for launch during the holiday season of this year instead of 2011. Contrary to the myriad of reports concerning the lack Windows […]
Google Updates Maps for Symbian, Windows Mobile, Includes Starring Functionality, Sync
Google has released a slight update to Maps for Mobile on Symbian and Windows Mobile that allows for starring of individual favorite landmarks as done on the desktop version along with the option to sync starred locations saved in individual Google accounts. The above functionality is expected to be available in other mobile versions of […]
Zune Platform to be Integrated Into Windows Mobile 7
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer has confirmed that the Zune media platform will be integrated into Windows Mobile 7, which is expected to launch sometime next year. PhoneNews.com Editor at-Large Christopher Price has previously emphasized the need for Zune platform integration on Windows Mobile in order to compete with iPhone in past editorial columns.
Google Sync Adds Push Gmail Support for iPhone and Windows Mobile
Google has announced that its Sync service now features support for push GMail by enabling the option on the desktop web page for iPhone (3.0+ only) and Windows Mobile with a full backup suggested before performing the operation. Google Calendar and Contacts are also fully supported by the new push functionality as well.
AT&T to Offer Free Wi-Fi for Windows Mobile Customers on September 14th
Following up on the announcement of Windows Phone this morning, AT&T has issued a press statement announcing that it will extend its free Wi-Fi network access to Windows Mobile devices with compatible DataConnect plans. The first devices to include the service will be the Samsung Epix, Propel Pro, Jack and Epix with future Windows Phone […]
First Live Images of Samsung Code for MetroPCS
The above is the first live image of the as yet unannounced Samsung SCH-i220 Code for MetroPCS, which will be the regional flat-rate carrier’s first Windows Mobile smart device. The device features Windows Mobile 6.1 Standard, QVGA landscape display, EVDO data access, microSDHC expansion slot, speakerphone, 2.0 megapixel camera with video recorder and QWERTY keyboard. […]
LG Announces GW550 with US 3G Support
During CommunicAsia, LG has officially unveiled their newest device developed in partnership with Microsoft in the GW550. The GW550 features a 2.4 inch QVGA resolution landscape display with a mirror finish, QWERTY keyboard, triband HSPA data access with US 3G support, quadband GSM/EDGE, Windows Mobile 6.1 Standard, stereo speakers, 3.0 megapixel camera with front-mounted VGA […]
US Cellular Reveals Samsung Code Windows Mobile Device
US Cellular has revealed the first image and specifications for the as yet unannounced Samsung i220 Code Windows Mobile smart device. The bar-type device features Windows Mobile 6.1 Standard, a QVGA resolution landscape display, EVDO data access, microSDHC expansion slot, 2.0 megapixel camera, QWERTY keyboard, a jogwheel with 4-way navigation buttons, speakerphone and Bluetooth with […]