No surprise with Microsoft calling for December/January release time-frames for WM6.5 updates that there will a ton of announcements in the next few weeks.Recently we got wind that India's Touch Diamond 2 had been blessed with their official update (available here), which could please a few million users we suppose.Likewise, Orange has released their WM6.5 upgrade for their Touch Pro 2...
Take this with a big grain of salt, but TMo news has received word that T-Mobile's Touch Pro 2 (see review) and Dash 3G are to get their WM6.5 updates on Jan. 6, 2010.While the exact date could be question, one doesn't have to look far to see that even Microsoft is calling for December/January WM6.5 updates for the Touch Pro 2 (more provoking is how Dash 3G is listed as "Date not yet...
SPB Backup, one of our top choices for full-device backups, got a slight spec bump this week. Tilt Mobility spied it and notes the following changes:Windows Mobile 6.5 supportWindows Mobile upgrade 6.1 to 6.5 supportSmall interface updatesVarious bug fixes based on user reportsYou can snag the new download over at SPB's site.
Acer, who entered the smartphone market this year, has launched ten phones so far: nine for Windows Mobile and one for Android (that would be the Liquid). Not too bad.However, in 2010 Acer is looking to "balance" their offering, meaning more Android and less for WinMo (they will continue to offer between 8-10 devices).No doubt, as the article points out, Android has a lot of momentum...
Just yesterday we were mentioning the latest leaked build of WM6.5, build 28004, which is branched off as WM6.5.3. This is the latest in a series of builds by Microsoft that continues to make things more finger-friendly, that much is obvious. What is not obvious is where exactly this fits in with Microsoft's plan in regards to WM6.5 and WM7, and whether this ever see the light of day in...
Although many like to use HTC's TouchFLO3D, using the Sliding Panels (aka Titanium on WM6.5) is sometimes preferable — in fact I often find it more efficient and revealing, which is why I'm taking a well-deserved hiatus from HTC's design.Case in point, there are lots of really good 3rd party plug-ins that can be added to the sliding panels to augment their functionality. Sure TouchFLO3D...
Those of you holding out hope that the Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 will get an official update to Windows Mobile 6.5 can let that dream die. An SE rep apparently has told Crave Asia that there will be no update, quit asking, now go buy the Xperia X2. (OK, we made up those last two parts.)The good news? Unoffocial ROMs have been available for quite some time now in the usual places, so long...
Here's the Toshiba Dynapocket X02T from Japan's Softbank. If it looks familiar, it should. It's really just a rebranded Toshiba TG01. But what's new this time is that Softbank has U.S. filmmaker Quentin Tarantino (perhaps you've heard of him) shilling for it, and it's definitely entertaining. Peep video of the Q-Man (that's what he asked us to call him -- really) and more of the...
Fess up: You can't leave good enough alone. You can't just use the stock Windows Mobile 6.5 interface. You have to crack open TouchFLO 3D and tweak every little setting you can. SPB Mobile Shell. Point UI. The list goes on. After the break, see what we're all rocking here at WMExperts. Then, it's your turn. We want to see what you guys and gals have come up with on your Windows phones...
If you're anything like us, you've been mad flashing your CDMA Touch Pro 2 left and right with every new custom ROM released. But do you ever wish you could just change that one thing? Maybe add a program or remove one from ROM that you'll never use? Fear not, as Scott Crosler of SSK (Scott's Simple Kitchen) has released his combo of Kitchen and starter ROM package for you Verizon and...
For our German brethren, you lucky ducks get to update your Touch Pro 2 to Windows Mobile 6.5 with HTCs new ROM (version:1.86.407.5) today. HTC doesn't list too much except for some typical generics: 1. HTC phones featuring Windows 6.5 are designed to handle your daily life, with only one consideration: You. 2. You can customize with programs, ringtones, TouchFLO 3D options, and...
Bored of your regular old system font for Windows Mobile 6.5 and TouchFLO 3D? We've covered changing system fonts before, but it turns out that WM6.5 changes it up a bit and the old ways don't work so well.Fret not as MajorSarcasm has stepped up and cab'd up various system fonts that will also alter the fonts for TouchFlo 3D. Just download the .cab for which font you like, disable TF3D...
Still rocking the Samsung Jack with Windows Mobile 6.1? No longer. The Windows Mobile 6.5 upgrade is now available. And with it you get full (official) access to Windows Marketplace for Mobile, IE6, automatic access to AT&T WiFi, and Vlingo, among all the other WM6.5 goodies. Get the update here. [via Techcrunch]
Sprint Exec David Owens took part in a virtual chat today, and Gearlog kibbitzed. Here's the pertinent Windows Mobile info:They're currently testing official Windows Mobile 6.5 updates for the HTC Touch Pro 2 and other phones. Look for them early next year.They want Windows Mobile 7 "as soon as possibly, but dependent on Microsoft."No tethering for any phone that needs a Simply...
Way back when (erm, all the way back in August), a report surfaced in Digitimes stating that Microsoft's plan was to take on Android with Windows Mobile 6.5, and hit at the iPhone with Windows Mobile 7. If indeed that is true, let's all hope that strategy is being revamped, especially now that we've gotten a glimpse of Android 2.0. Details after the break. Android 2.0 has been...
We've already seen the leak of an official release of Windows Mobile 6.5 for the HTC Touch Diamond 2. Now HTC has released the ROM itself, with the following versions for the following regions:Germany: 2.16.407.1Denmark: 2.16.403.1United Kingdom: 2.16.405.4Sweden: 2.16.413.1Norway: 2.16.409.1Portugal: 2.16.410.1The usual reminder that these are full-on ROM upgrades, and so you need to...
Another of HTC's finest has been updated to Windows Mobile 6.5, and this time it's the Telestra version of the Snap. The upgrade is free and available on HTC's Aussie site.Via Smartphone Thoughts
While we AT&T Pure users here in the States enjoy our spanking new Windows Mobile 6.5, the unlocked Touch Diamond 2 released months ago is still awaiting the official upgrade from HTC. Gasp!The date for the upgrade keeps coming and going, but it looks like Froidstar at XDA has gotten his/her hands on the official version, unofficially, of course.It's an older build (2.07.58475) from...
Most of us running Windows Mobile 6.5 have been more than a bit disappointed that Microsoft'S TellMe service has been omitted from the OS, unless you're using a Sprint Samsung Intrepid.Of course, it only was a matter of time before TellMe was stripped from the Intrepid ROM by pixelwix at PPCGeeks and set free for all to enjoy. That said, things are a bit buggy, as this is far from an...
Here's something interesting that dropped in our mailbox. What you see here the top row is normal, vanilla Windows Mobile 6.5, but the bottom row was supposed to be WM6.5.1.Of course for those of you who have played with WM6.5.1, you might have surmised those design elements are not part of that build and in fact, you would be correct.From what we've been told, the bottom row is now,...