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HTC HD2 in video

Marc@MSMobileNews.com (Marc) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:54:26 +0000

James from Tracyandmatt.co.uk has just managed to get his hands on the HTC HD2, the much coveted new Windows Mobile handset from HTC. James has recorded a brief video of the handset in what he says is his first video for tracyandmatt.

It serves as an excellent preview of the handset without being too lengthy and is a real teaser for Matt's promised unboxing video and review. Fear not readers, I've just managed to lay my hands on the HTC HD2 as well and shall be doing my own review over the next few weeks.

Head over to tracyandmatt.co.uk to see their HTC HT2 preview video and check back soon for my review too!

HTC Diamond2 gets WinMo 6.5

Marc@MSMobileNews.com (Marc) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Those of you with an HTC Touch Diamond2 can today rejoice as HTC have just released a free ROM upgrade to Windows Mobile 6.5.
The update process itself is pretty straight forward, simply download the ROM update from the HTC Site (HERE) and connect your phone to your PC with either ActiveSync or Mobile Device Centre and run the update, the process is automated and should take no more than about 20 minutes. One thing you will have to be aware of is that the update will totally wipe your data so be sure to backup!

For the latest HTC mobile deals you may wish to check out Cell Compare .

[via: tracyandmatt ]

More HTC Tattoo goodness!

Marc@MSMobileNews.com (Marc) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Last week Tracy and Matt unboxed a pre-release version of the excellent HTC Tattoo but this week they've managed to get their hands on the full retail version so have posted another video this time showing what to expect from the fully released version.

Go check out tracyandmatt.co.uk for more on the HTC Tattoo , Matt's also promises a review soon!

HTC Touch HD2 release date announced!

Marc@MSMobileNews.com (Marc) — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 02:12:26 +0000

The powerhouse that is the HTC Touch HD2 is to be officially available on Wednesday 11th November from online retailer Clove! Its a big old device but comes with a whole host of rather nice sounding features including Window Mobile 6.5, Sense UI, 480x800 pixel display, an accelerometer and much more!

Go on, treat yourself!

[Link via Tracy and Matt]

HTC Tilt2 now available on AT&T

Marc@MSMobileNews.com (Marc) — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 02:03:16 +0000

If you're after a QWERTY keyboard on your latest Windows Mobile device then AT&T may be the operator for you with the release of the HTC Tilt 2. Featuring such a lovely WVGA tilting screen as well as the QWERTY kyboard, this could be the device for all of you mobile email warriors! This should also bring down the price of the original HTC Tilt which offers an awful lot of similar features too and could be a great way to find your feet in the Windows Mobile world, should it take your fancy.

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Those looking for a slightly more QWERTY-equipped WinMo 6.5 device for AT&T than the HTC Pure need look no further than its stablemate, the Tilt2, now that it's officially available to all comers. The carrier's second model to use Microsoft's latest and greatest cut of Windows Mobile stays pretty true to its Touch Pro2 roots, offering an industrial-strength full duplex speakerphone, 3.2 megapixel cam, WVGA tilt-up display, and of course, that five-row QWERTY keyboard that makes banging out long emails and extended MMS tirades just a little more tolerable. Interest parties should come bearing gifts and plenty of cash, because it'll run $349.99 on contract before a $50 mail-in rebate.

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HTC Tattoo unboxed by Tracy and Matt

Marc@MSMobileNews.com (Marc) — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 01:54:07 +0000

If you've been excited by the HTC Tattoo and wondering just what it would be like to open up the box to your latest gadget purchase then head over to Tracy and Matt's website where they have a video unboxing showing just that!

Keep up the great work with the unboxing vids guys!

[Link]

AT&T to Offer Free Wi-Fi to Windows Mobile Phones

Marc@MSMobileNews.com (Marc) — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 11:53:52 +0000

AT&T customers rejoice! As of September 14th you'll have FREE access to the AT&T WiFi hotspot network bringing you inline with the similar deal available to iPhone customers, good news eh?

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Poker industry tapping into mobile market

Marc@MSMobileNews.com (Marc) — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 10:34:34 +0000

Poker players who’d like to bring the game in their pockets have quite a few options nowadays. Besides the mobile version of the traditional online poker sites, there are some games exclusively designed for mobile devices. Midnight Hold'em Poker, for instance, allows you to practice your poker skills against a variety of computer opponents. But wouldn't poker be quite boring if there was no money on the line, especially when the opponent is not a real person?

Some say something is missing in the game when there’s no risk involved and there’s no chance of winning. These will often much rather play traditional online Texas Holdem for real money. These traditional poker sites still have a larger game variety and more traffic, and even though it's probable that the mobile poker games will grow in popularity, the winner in this race will probably be the classic online sites. At least if they manage to develop decent software for mobile phones.

TouchFLO 3D 2.6 (Manila 2.6) caught on video

Marc@MSMobileNews.com (Marc) — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 06:45:32 +0000

HTC's latest iteration of its TouchFLO interface has been caught on video at PocketNow and shows the HTC Hero's homescreen clock and a deeper integration of the touch-based interface into the Windows Mobile software.

Take a look at the video below, cool huh?

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HTC patent touchscreen supporting stylus and touch

Marc@MSMobileNews.com (Marc) — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 01:09:18 +0000

HTC have filed for a patent for a new technology of touchscreen that will support both stylus and touch input, something that seems to be mutually exclusive on all existing technology. This can't be bad although we can't help wondering if many users out their would still prefer to use a stylus over their fingers?

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Though capacitive displays are generally regarded as the easier-to-use technology for mobile touchscreens, their finger-friendliness comes at a dear price: accuracy. Because capacitive tech is incompatible with traditional styli, you're stuck fudging things with your fat digits or settling for a high-tech finger alternative that arguably creates as many problems as it solves. Don't worry, though -- HTC feels your pain, and it seems like they're looking to keep the classic stylus in the game as the company's lineup makes the inevitable transition to capacitive over the coming years. A new patent application describes a stylus with some sort of magnetically charged tip -- at first, we thought that sounded suspiciously like what Wacom does for its tablets, but unlike Wacom's tech, this would function with a traditional, seemingly unmodified capacitive display.

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