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Opera Mobile 9.5 beta 1 released

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 14:19:14 +0100

Rejoice Windows Mobile users! Opera Mobile 9.5 beta 1 has been released to cure our web-browsing woes! Expect bugs but a whole lot of usability and iPhone-esque mobile browsing Quote:The initial release includes support for double-tap zoom, landscape flip, off-line page save, tab-like browsing, auto-URL complete, and a Google-search bar to name just a few of the 9.5 features. More functionality will be added later including Google Gears and support for Flash video on WinMo and Symbian devices. Link: Opera Press Release (http://www.opera.com/pressreleases/en/2008/07/17/) [Source (http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/17/opera-mobile-9-5-beta-released-into-the-wilds/)]

Engadget gets hands on with the Palm Treo 800w

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 14:43:15 +0100

If you like your Palm devices then head on over to Engadget who have published a hands on article with the Palm Treo 800w including a lovely gallery for us all to have a look at. Quote:If you've been really eager, it's possible you already bought one of these. If you haven't, then here's your chance to see Palm's latest Windows Mobile phone from just about every angle you could possibly imagine. We've got the company's new enterprise-themed phone in-hand (and on-table), and we're currently putting it through its paces. Take a look at the gallery below for a slew of pictures, and stay tuned for a review from us coming soon.[Link (http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2008/07/14/palm-treo-800w-for-sprint-unboxing-and-hands-on/)]

HTC Touch Diamond released on Orange

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 09:41:55 +0100

The HTC Touch Diamond is now officially available on Orange! Buy buy buy! Prices start at £39.99 and rise depending on your monthly tariff choice however rumour is that this is still not available to Business Customers which seems a bit odd eh?Quote:Stunning aesthetics meets unrivalled innovation. The HTC Touch Diamond™ raises the bar in mobile communication, whilst retaining simplicity and beauty at it's core. Link: Orange website (http://shop.orange.co.uk/shop/show/handset/htc_touch_diamond/detail/pay_monthly)

Snap2Face brings Facebook to your WinMo phone

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 14:43:20 +0100

If you are addicted to Facebook then we may have a new application for you, Snap2Face takes the best bits of Facebook and makes them readily available to you using an application interface rather than using your phone's web browser. Snap2Face FeaturesSleek, graphic-rich user interfaceSet your status while on-the-goView friends' status and detailed informationView friends' friends and send friendship requestsGet notified of events like wall post, message, poke, or friend requestView your pokes, wall, inbox, and friend requests, all in full textPoke friends, send message to friends, and post on friends' wallAccess you and your friends' photo albumsUpload photos from built-in camera or file folderImport friends' profile photos to Outlook Contacts (photo Call ID)Quote:Simply put, Snap2Face is a full-featured client for Facebook for the WM platform. And to our knowledge it is the only client out there. With photo upload/download and caller-ID features, it is much more powerful than what the iphone Facebook portal does for iphone users. For more information or to download the application visit the Snap2Face website here (http://www.magnifoca.com/download_snap2face.html).

HTC Touch Pro pricing available

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:38:27 +0100

Like the HTC Touch Diamond but think you'd miss the lack of keyboard? Then the HTC Touch Pro is for you! Our friends over at CoolSmartPhone have posted an article in which they claim the price of the Touch Pro will be £468.07 ex VAT or £549.99 inc VAT SIM free from devicewire.co.uk however if you visit the devicewire.co.uk Touch Pro page right now pricing is unavailable, interesting...Expect the Touch Pro to be available in September Links: CoolSmartPhone (http://www.coolsmartphone.com/news4120.html) | devicewire.co.uk (http://www.devicewire.co.uk/htc-touch-pro)

Verzio Envii announced

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 21:46:01 +0100

Ever heard of the Verzio Envii? Nope, neither had we! We have now though, its a new Windows Mobile phone with a decent set of specifications including the following:Windows Mobile 6.1624MHz CPU1GB ROM2.7-inch QVGA screenTri-band GSM (1900 2100MHz UMTS/HSDPA)BluetoothWiFiVerzio Flick Dynamic UIThe eagle-eyed amongst you will have noticed the inclusion of Verzio Flick Dynamic user interface, something that we obviously know little about right now but which would appear to be a touch-based user interface akin to that of HTC's TouchFLO. We look forward to seeing how this one pans out....[Source (http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2008/06/24/verzio-envii-evokes-mixed-emotions-envy-maybe-included/)]

Official UK Spec HTC Touch Diamond released

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 08:55:33 +0100

You'll have heard the hype and even the minor complaints about the questionable responsiveness of certain parts of the HTC Touch Diamond's user interface however fear not as the official UK spec version has now been released with the latest ROM that should fix these issues! The Diamond is available from DeviceWire.co.uk (http://www.devicewire.co.uk/htc-touch-diamond) for a reduced price over the pre-order price however fear not, if you bought it at the original price DeviceWire.co.uk (http://www.devicewire.co.uk/htc-touch-diamond) are offering you a free dock! Quote:Claim your FREE HTC Touch Diamond DockDid you pre-order and recently purchase the brand new HTC Touch Diamond?If you purchased the HTC Touch Diamond for £463.99 on or before the 20th June 2008, simply visit the claim form and provide the requested details and we will send you the HTC Touch Diamond Dock worth £29.99 absolutely FREE. To find out more and buy the HTC Touch Diamond visit DeviceWire.co.uk here (http://www.devicewire.co.uk/htc-touch-diamond).

Astraware release Bubble Babble

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 20:23:11 +0100

Astraware have released a new game named Bubble Babble, a word based strategy game. The game has been released for Palm devices as well as Windows Mobile Standard and Professional devices so get your hands on it whilst its hot!Press Release:Boost your word-power with this undersea bubble-bursting brain teaser!STAFFORDSHIRE,UK - June 11th, 2008 - Astraware(R) is excited to announce the release of Bubble Babble - a brand new word game for Palm OS(R) and Windows Mobile(R) smartphones and PDAs.Challenge your word power with this undersea bubble-bursting brain teaser! Link together letter bubbles to form words and impress Wordsworth Smartygills - your friendly fishy host! Bubble Babble includes a fun interactive tutorial to teach you how to play with the bubbles and make words from them. Score points for each word you make. Impress Wordsworth with more complex or unusual words and he'll reward you with shiny shells for your collection!Bubble Babble has 4 entertaining play modes which are perfect for both adults and children, for all levels of skill or vocabulary:Challenge - create a set number of words against the clock,Target - reconstruct the separated word from the letter bubbles,Mystery - try different permutations of letters to find the hidden...

Samsung Mobile announce SGH-i900 Smartphone

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 13:47:25 +0100

Samsung Mobuile have made their latest Windows Mobile Smartphone, the SGH-i900 official with a nice set of specifications and the mandatory rendered image which you can see here. Specifications:Windows Mobile 6.1Quadband GSM/GPRS/EDGEUMTS/HSDPA (up to 7.2 Mbps)WiFiBluetooth GPSFM radioSynaptics 3.2 WQVGA screen (240x400 pixels) featuring haptic touch screen as well as Tap, sweep, drag and drop operations which allows the user to navigate their TouchWiz UI Accelerometer to automatically rotate the screen's display when tilted in your hand5.0 megapixel CMOS camera with auto-focus (with face and smile recognition!)Choice of 8 or 16 GB internal memorymicroSD expansion slotTV-out capabilitiesDimensions: 112x56.9x12.5mmBattery: 1440mAhI'm sure you'll agree that these features are more than impressive and we are really looking forward to this one. Expect an initial launch in south-east Asia later this month.[Source (http://www.theunwired.net/?item=official-samsung-mobile-announces-the-sgh-i900-windows-mobile-smartphone)]

Officially announcing the HTC Touch Pro

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 12:28:43 +0100

HTC have officially announced the HTC Touch Pro, formerly known to you and I as the HTC Raphael! That means we have some lovely pictures to show you (see below) and some confirmed specifications including Windows Mobile 6.1 with HTC's TouchFLO 3D interface, HSDPA mobile Internet connectivity (up to 7.2Mbps), WiFi, Bluetooth, 3.2 megapixel autofocus camera, 512MB ROM, 288MB RAM and a 2.8-inch VGA display. Not bad eh? Oh yeah and it looks lovely too!Expect a European release date of Q3 and a North and Latin American launch after that.

T-Mobile Germany announce MDA Vario IV

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 11:59:24 +0100

T-Mobile Germany have officially announced the MDA Vario IV, their take on the HTC Raphael. The Vario iV is due in Q3 and shares a lot of features with the recently announced HTC Touch Diamond but in addition features a slide-out QWERTY keyboard! Other features include HSDPA mobile Internet access (up to 7.2 Mbps), a 3.2 megapixel autofocus camera, integrated GPS and video calling capabilities. More information will follow no doubt including pricing structures and a firmer release date.[Source (http://www.theunwired.net/?item=official-t-mobile-germany-announces-the-mda-vario-iv-windows-mobile-smartphone)]

iPhone vs. HTC Touch Diamond vs. Xperia X1

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 11:33:53 +0100

Ever wondered who'd win in a fight between the iPhone, HTC Touch Diamond and the Xperia X1? Us too so you can imagine our relief when we found this (http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2008/05/29/iphone-vs-htc-touch-diamond-vs-xperia-x1-fight/) article on Engadget Mobile! Quote:Would you look at that: a thick slab of iPhone meat in a Sony Ericsson and HTC sandwich. The iPhone's big screen is nice and all but the device is starting to look a bit portly given that the Xperia X1 sports a QWERTY with chewy HSDPA data, the latter shared with the Raphael Touch Diamond. Tasty, regardless.[Link (http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2008/05/29/iphone-vs-htc-touch-diamond-vs-xperia-x1-fight/)]

HTC Touch Diamond early reviews

Tue, 27 May 2008 14:12:43 +0100

A few lucky people have managed to get their hands on an HTC Touch Diamond and have shared their thoughts on the Internet. We thought we'd share these with you whilst we wait for what must be the most hotly anticipated Windows Mobile device in some time!Mobile Review have posted an initial review here (http://www.mobile-review.com/pda/review/htc-touch-diamond.shtml) and Coolsmartphone are in the middle of posting a set of day-by-day impressions which you can read from their homepage here (http://www.coolsmartphone.com/). Enjoy!

HTC TyTN II ROM upgrade now available

Tue, 27 May 2008 11:41:18 +0100

HTC TyTN II owners rejoice! HTC have officially released a ROM upgrade for the TyTN II which brings features such as improved performance and threaded SMS! You'll have to have an HTC branded device though, no operator versions here and you'll also have to register on HTC's e-club to obtain the download.Visit HTC's website here (http://www.htc.com/).[Source (http://www.tracyandmatt.co.uk/blogs/index.php/2008/05/25/htc_tytn_ii_offical_rom_update_now_avail)]

HTC donate to Sichuan earthquake relief fund

Mon, 19 May 2008 14:01:44 +0100

HTC have made a donation of approximately £830,000 (NT$ 50 million) to help the victims of the Sichuan earthquake which is a most generous offer and I'm sure will be applauded by everyone reading this article. The donation is made up of NT$ 40 million from HTC and NT$ 10 million from HTC employees. Quote: On behalf of HTC and our employees around the world, I would like to express our deepest sympathy to those affected by the earthquake in China's Sichuan province, said Peter Chou, president and CEO, HTC Corp. [Source (http://www.theunwired.net/?item=relief-htc-mobilizes-for-sichuan-earthquake-relief)]

Palm Treo 800w shows its face on the net

Fri, 16 May 2008 10:27:45 +0100

The Palm Treo 800w has shown its face for the first time on the net in the form of a leaked photo (seen to the right). Its hardly the most inspiring design, especially when compared to that of the recently announced HTC Touch Diamond but I'm sure will appeal to some! Quote:Most likely the Treo 800w will be powered by Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional which makes it a touch screen device and it's expected to feature a 320 x 320 resolution, as used by Samsung for the SGH-i780. Expected to be powered by a 400 MHz CPU and 128 MB RAM and 256 MB ROM it will be Palm's first EVDO REV-A, GPS and WiFi smartphone. Other expected features are Bluetooth 2.0 with A2DP and a 2 megapixel camera. [Source (http://www.theunwired.net/?item=leak-palm-treo-800w-shows-its-face-on-the-first-photo)]

HTC Touch Diamond Press Conference Videos - Watch them here!

Tue, 06 May 2008 14:25:36 +0100

If you're intrigued to see the official press conference videos of the HTC Touch Diamond then check them out below!For those of yuo who missed it, here is a link to the official press release (windows-mobile/news/htc-touch-diamond-official-press-release.html). Launch Video:H5fetcaQIaA Product Tour:id4HXz9B-8o TouchFLO 3D -- Weather:5hJB3Iwr2iU TouchFLO 3D -- Photos and Videos:4M4kcWu0Fzg TouchFLO 3D -- People:oAtOO1s8tn4 TouchFLO 3D -- Music:i-5BCSGQ38I TouchFLO 3D Overview:y78EB0rahQA Using TouchFLO 3D:JJtmnsHDVbk HTC Touch Diamond TouchFLO 3D:f_vKsxOT3Lw Enjoy!!

HTC Touch Diamond - OFFICIAL Press Release

Tue, 06 May 2008 12:46:42 +0100

HTC's official announcement about the release of the HTC Touch Diamond from June 2008 has been followed up by the official printed press release, read it below and check out the official pictures at the bottom of this article! Press Release: A NEW AGE FOR MOBILE PHONES BEGINS;HTC Unveils ‘Touch Diamond’Debut brings breakthroughs in size, style connectivity and overall user experience, leaves compromise at the door.LONDON — May 6, 2008 — Born from a unique heritage of innovation and a deep desire to blend design with simplicity, HTC Corp., a global leader in mobile phone innovation and design, today unveiled its new flagship phone, the HTC Touch Diamondä. Delivering unmistakable style and meticulous craftsmanship the HTC Touch Diamond is defined by its compact size, game-changing Internet and its new captivating 3D touch interface called TouchFLOä 3D. The result is an uncompromising mobile phone that sets a new benchmark for phone sophistication and shapes consumer expectations for how a phone can be used.“Today we mark a new era in mobile phone evolution, an era where beauty and size integrate with uncompromising innovation at broadband speeds,” said Peter Chou, president and CEO, HTC Corp. “The HTC Touch Diamond will...

HTC officially announce the Touch Diamond and Raphael

Tue, 06 May 2008 12:17:07 +0100

Its official and what we've all been waiting for! HTC have today in a London press conference announced their latest devices, the HTC Touch Diamond and HTC Touch Raphael! Amongst the wealth of features HTC are also launching their latest version of the TouchFLO software named TouchFLO 3D! Expect a 3D touchscreen user interface which enhances the already popular TouchFLO premise and provides a vast improvement in usability! Expect more detail to be added to this article as we get it, HTC are planning on releasing media to the press later in the day!Latest details:HSDPA 7.2 and HSUPANew web browser for one-handed use/Opera 9 integrated in the ROMVGA screenAccelerometer to rotate screen automaticallyYouTube application integrated into the deviceTo be launched by all partner operators, demo device running on Orange (operator specific customised software to be present)HTC Navi brings a touchpad-type interface to the Touch DiamondEurope and Asia get it in June, the rest of the world get it later in the year3.1 megapixel cameraProprietary headphone jackNew keyboard/keypad that works in both portrait AND landscape screen orientation!4GB internal memoryOrange Specific Software:First release in UK, then to other marketsFour items of Orange exclusive software:Orange Photo - Auto-upload photos to webOrange Music -...