Daniel Rubino is executive editor of Windows Central. He has been covering Microsoft since 2009 back when this site was called WMExperts (and later Windows Phone Central). His interests include Windows, Surface, HoloLens, Xbox, and future computing visions. Follow him on Twitter: @daniel_rubino.
Flashback 2008...MaryJo Foley of ZDNet is continuing her Microsoft "code name of the day" contest, which seems really kind of fun and a neat way to gather info. Well, today's entry is "Rouge."Rouge? Pink? Sound related? She thinks so. Using info that she's gathered she states: Best guess on what it is: Microsoft’s business-focused premium mobile servicesMeaning/context of the codename...
We normally don't want to weigh too heavily on rumors, let alone rumors about counter-espionage/intelligence that companies take in order to protect their upcoming releases.But this time we have a little something to add to the story that we can now go public with.Evidently, Eldar Murtazin from Mobile Review, has told Engadget Mobile that HTC has made "controled [sic] leak of some...
Since our big story on Seven a few days ago, leaks and information have continued to come forth.We'll just summarize them all here since nothing is conclusive yet, but there are lots of interesting tidbits:Windows Mobile 7 session at MIX 2010 announced: Evidently Microsoft is going to host a session on how to make apps and games for Seven in March at the big MIX '10 conference. Looks...
Okay everyone, time to put on your rumor helmets (they're like beer helmets, but filled with vodka). Here's what we are hearing about Windows Mobile 7 from various sources (none of which has been announced by Microsoft). We'll spill the beans on what we're hearing about supposed various versions of Seven, two WM7 devices including full specs (the LG "Apollo" and HTC "Obsession") time-...
Well, it was leaked yesterday and HTC briefly had it up, then pulled it, leaving us in a tizzy.Evidently though, today is the day to grab the "official" fix for the dreaded future-SMS bug, whereby SMS messages were coming dated from the year 2016, coinciding with the New Year (see our epic earlier coverage for full context).This fix updates rilphone.dll, which is the key component that...
Remember NetFront? Made by Access, they were the original must-have browser on Windows Mobile, going back years ago when Mobile Internet Explorer was even worse (and called PIE). (See the v3.5 review as a refresher).While Opera Mobile and Skyfire have mainly taken the lead, it seems Access is making an attempt to woo us back, releasing NetFront 4.0 "Concept Version". We imagine the...
Wow, look at that. Not only did the Ozone get its official update, but so didn't the Verizon Touch Pro 2.That sort of came out of nowhere! We like it.Changes include:OS Upgrade to Windows Mobile 6.5Updated drivers to support Global VZ NavigatorTouchFLO 3D EnhancementsGet your download on right here! And big thanks to Biglcny for noticing!Update: Yes, this does have Sense 2.1 w/ the...
Geeez, when it rains it sure does pour.While Verizon official released their Windows Mobile 6.5 upgrade for the Touch Pro 2 and Ozone today, looks like some fancy cats have found the shipping ROM for the T-Mobile Touch Pro 2 update.Of course, soon there after it was pulled down by HTC and then, shockingly, mirrored everywhere (here are a few).Changes include:Windows Mobile 6.5HTC Sense...
Sure we told you about the official build of for the Windows Mobile 6.5 upgrade for the venerable HTC Ozone on Verizon (see review) leaked a few days ago, but what about an official release?Looks like Big-V pulled the trigger and you can now get the upgrade directly from PCD, their 3rd party support channel thing-a-majg.And yes, it's the exact same build number as the leaked, so if you...
Today it was announced that software developer SplashData (SplashMoney, SplashID, SplashShoper, Splash ad nauseum) have bought Iambic, who make the popular Agendus program as well as some other not so memorable apps.What does this mean for Windows Mobile fans? Not much and perhaps even bad news, if you use Agendus.SplashData used to be all about Windows Mobile software years ago. Then...
Well, we've known for a few weeks already, but nothing like an official announcement (via Twitter) that T-Mobile U.S.is indeed getting the HD2:T-Mobile will be the exclusive U.S. carrier of the HTC HD2 –slated for launch this spring! Sign up for e-mail updates They even give a link for sign-ups for more information (found here) and we imagine a pre-order."Exclusive" , eh? Guess that...
It's been awhile in the making with lots of false releases and half-fixes (Soft SPL anyone?), but at last the full Hard SPL is now available by the DarkForces Team (bepe and Cotulla) for the much coveted HD2 (see hands on and review)(And yes, it should work on the U.S. T-Mobile version, but we'll have to actually wait for its release to verify)Get it here.Not much else to say except...
Sometimes you look so hard in the back alleys for leaks on something that you miss it when it's right in front of you. In this case, lets flash back to October 2009 at the Microsoft San Francisco Dev Camp (we covered it here). A traveling, nerdy roadshow, the Dev Camp was meant to get developers to attend presentations on programming and working with WM6.5 as well as a chance to meet...
One neat feature that often gets left out of discussion on the HD2 (see review) is the built in digital compass. Although occasionally useful, one major downside is it can't be used by third-party apps e.g. iGO, Google Maps, etc. Well, that is until XDA member Mach2003 decided to play with and alter the GPSModDriver. Stressing that this is still beta, the .cab file will allow...
Acer is continuing to make a push to be one of the more prolific manufacturers of Windows Phones. According to a report from Digitimes, Acer is preparing three or four Windows Mobile phones for release in 2010. Apparently some of these devices will be low end devices with development outsourced to Inventec Appliances. Acer will continue in-house development of their higher-end models (...
One neat feature found in the "Leo" TouchFLO aka Sense 2.5 is the ability to set the update frequency of the weather tab.For folks using Sense 2.1 aka the "Weather clock" version, this option does not exist--you only have "update automatically" which seems to go about every 2-3 hours.Seeing as Windows Mobile fans are united in their desire to tweak and set every feature on their Windows...
With that leaked ROM for the upcoming T-Mobile HD2 for the U.S. market comes a new version of TouchFLO 2.5 (aka Manila). One of those features is a new "documents tab" which evidently lets your browse through your \My Documents folder right in TouchFLO. Goes to see HTC is not resting on expanding the reach and depth of Manila. We suppose you can look forward this enhancement from your...
Sure while everyone is taking pot-shots at Windows Mobile and market share hub-bub, people are using it left and right to get things done in the world. The latest group to do so is not some fly-by night company but the United States Army.Launching their Go Mobile Gear, designed for the modern, tech savvy solider (who would be laughed off the battle field for having a pansy iPhone), the...
We're calling it folks: we now believe T-Mobile is the U.S. destination for the famous HTC HD2 (watch our hands-on here). Sorry to the other carriers, thanks for playing. We're also hearing a tentative release window of March. How do we know? One of our trusty ninjas hooked us up with the still-in-testing ROM files for said device. Having dumped the .nbh file ourselves, we can verify...
Looks like we'll never get to see that sweet Tegra chipset in a smartphone anytime soon, with the Zune HD coming the closest to such a device. That's okay, as NVIDIA is poised to launch its next version of the powerhouse chipset in January at CES (and we'll be there to cover it, of course). At CES, they will demonstrate the chipset on current and upcoming smartbooks, MIDs, netbooks and...