The dust has quickly settled from Microsoft's launch of Windows Mobile 6.5 and the introduction of the Windows phone. The launch drew mixed reactions ranging from the positive to the down right hostile. Having seen cooked versions of Windows Mobile 6.5 as well as the numerous screen shots and reports the actually release of WM 6.5 wasn't earth shattering.Did Microsoft accomplish what...
We don't usually cover the ins and outs of ROM-cooking community for several reasons. No. 1, it's huge. No. 2, cooked ROMs are updated seemingly daily, especially for HTC phones. And No. 3, it's a little nefarious, and Microsoft should be commended for giving it a nod and a wink.All that said, let's talk cooked ROMs for a minute. The first official releases of Windows Mobile 6.5 in the...
Good news for you Vodafone and HTC Touch Pro 2 users: Windows Mobile 6.5 is available (erm, and has been for a few days). Remember that you need to back up your contacts and any other data you want to save, because this is a a full-on ROM update and will wipe the phone clean. Go get the update here. [via Jason Langridge's Mr. Mobile Blog]
Not much to say here except that the Samsung Code is now available on Metro PCS for $299.99 with the usual caveats. For that much jing, you get a middle-of-the-road front-facing QWERTY with Windows Mobile 6.1, a 2MP camera and the usual trimmings that will get you through the day but not do much to impress your friends.Via Slashgear
There is little doubt that the HTC Touch Pro 2 is a quality Windows phone. The AT&T version, the Tilt 2, is the final of the four major U.S. carriers to see release. Will the Tilt 2 be another outstanding Windows Phone? Can HTC hit four-for-four with the Touch Pro 2 models? The Tilt 2 is in limited release through AT&T until October 18 and we've gotten our hands on one to...
Pretty sure that's how meetings look for most of you guys out there. Sneaking in Facebook, flipping over to an Excel chart ... Only with fewer tights, we reckon. [via Pocketnow]Windows phone commercial 1Windows phone commercial 2
OK, this one's funnier, and I'm getting used to the balloon guys. [via]
For those of you with HTC devices who either imported them or got them through other means — we're talking non-U.S. carrier-branded phones here — official Windows Mobile 6.5 updates are being released.Here's what we've got:Windows Mobile 6.5 for Finnish version fo the Touch Pro 2. [download]Windows Mobile 6.5 for WWE versions of the Touch Pro 2. [download]Windows Mobile 6.5 for WWE...
Windows Mobile 6.5 is out the door. Windows Marketplace for Mobile is open for business. New phones — "Windows phones" — are here, or on the way. Now that the dust has settled, let's take a look back at the past week and evaluate what exactly we got from Microsoft, whether it met expectations, or if it's too little too late. Join us after the break. Windows Mobile 6.5 Any new...
Remember Microsoft's list of phones that will officially be upgraded to Windows Mobile 6.5? It's gotten a couple of updates already. While it's not like we have actual release dates, at least we're getting a window. And as the chart notes, it's not Microsoft providing the information, so these ranges are subject to change.Keep an eye on the list here.
This should come as very little surprise to, well, anyone, but Motorola is out of the Windows Mobile game for a while. Phonescoop's Eric Zeman is reporting on a roundtable discussion with the Moto gang:When asked directly, Motorola's Christy Wyatt said that Motorola is waiting for the next generation of platform software from Microsoft before it will begin making Windows Mobile devices...
Another question burning in everyone's minds is "Which Windows Mobile 6.1 phones will be updated to 6.5?"Here's the official U.S. list, per Microsoft:HTC Dash 3G.HTC Ozone.HTC Snap.HTC Touch Pro 2.Samsung Jack.Samsung Mirage Epix.Samsung Omnia Pro.Pharos Traveler 137.Now that doesn't mean there are custom builds of Windows Mobile 6.5 floating around out there. These are just the U.S....
Join us live in New York City this morning as Microsoft officially launches Windows Mobile 6.5, the Windows Marketplace for Mobile and the My Phone service. No need to refresh the page, folks. Windows Mobile 6.5/Marketplace launch
Christmas in October? Some Windows Mobile fans may see it that way with the curtain finally raising on Windows Mobile 6.5, Windows Marketplac for Mobile and My Phone. Sprinkle in a few new phones and some will feel like kids at Christmas. But was Windows Mobile 6.5 worth the wait? And what's the deal with re-branding to "Windows phone?" Windows Mobile 6.5 has been a staple...
We're live at Microsoft's launch of Windows Mobile 6.5, Windows Marketplace for Mobile and the My Phone service this morning in New York City. Join us after the break!
Tomorrow's the day. After months and months of waiting after Windows Mobile 6.5 was announced at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, Microsoft's work comes to fruition, with a massive worldwide launch of the new operating system, new phones, and new (or not so new) services from Microsoft. We'll be there live in New York City for the whole shebang, so be sure to check in Tuesday...
First it was AT&T unceremoniously launching the launching the HTC Pure with Windows Mobile 6.5 two days before Microsoft officially unleashes the new OS, and now it looks like someone's flipped the switch on the Windows Marketplace for Mobile a day early. Engadget Mobile has noted that the Marketplace is live for Pure users, though we're also getting word that it's not working so...
For being another keyboardless black slab, the LG GM750 doesn't look all that bad. From what we can see in this video from FoneHouse UK, things are running fairly smooth. I'm still not sold on the whole widget thing, but to each his own. You should be able to pick up the GM750 on Vodafone starting Friday.Via wmpoweruser
We've not been the biggest fans of Microsoft Tag for several reasons — it's another standard that would have be be adopted, it's not widely available, etc. — but you have to admit the advert you see above is compelling. And Tag is built ino Windows Mobile 6.5, so we may see it gain some traction.This video actually is a spec ad directed by a previous Microsoft collaborator.I Started...