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While there was considerable speculation that Microsoft would come up with a “Zune Phone” to challenge Apple’s iPhone, it didn’t look like it’d be happening anytime soon. The good news is that Steve Ballmer has mentioned that the Zune software will be ported to Windows Mobile devices, though there has not been any mention of a timescale, which means that users might have to wait for Windows Mobile 7 to actually see the Zune software on Windows Mobile devices.
By now you probably know that Windows Mobile 7 has been delayed. The update (and bad news) is that it will be further delayed – up till 2010, which sure seems very far away. If you’re looking for some good news, you’ll be happy to know that Microsoft is working on their next update, Windows Mobile 6.2, which will bring full HTML support, along with Flash and JavaScript support.
While Microsoft hasn’t given any official release date of Windows Mobile 7 recently, there are some news reports stating that the operating system has been pushed back to the second-half of 2009, instead of early 2009. Until Windows Mobile 7 is officially released, it looks like Windows Mobile users will have to make do with Windows Mobile 6.1 for now.
Some people just don’t like stressing the power-button on their Windows Mobile device in order to fully shutdown their phone. If you fall into that category of people, then you’ll be pleased to hear that the folks over at XDA-Developers have managed to create a shutdown routine for Windows Mobile. If you’re interested in trying this out, they’ve already made the package available. Of course, do remember you install this at your own risk, so always backup your data first.
While leaked shots of Windows Mobile 7 have been around for a while now, it's probably the first time Windows Mobile 7 has been leaked on a video, which is currently available on YouTube. It only shows up briefly, but if you're the type who likes to keep up-to-date with the latest sightings and rumors, then do check it out.
The almighty FCC has recently put the Asus P320 through a battery of tests, and apparently it came out with flying colors. I guess this means we will be able to see the Asus P320 hit the streets sometime in the near future, but in the meantime I'll leave you drooling over its specifications.
The Vodafone 1615 (also known as the HTC TyTN II) will be getting Windows Mobile 6.1 pretty soon, as it is currently being tested by Vodafone. Owners of the Vodafone 1615 will be able to receive the upgrade sometime at the end of this May, assuming all goes well in the testing phases. How much longer do you think other networks will follow suit with the Windows Mobile 6.1 after Vodafone rolls theirs out?
If you're a T-Mobile Wing owner, then take note. T-Mobile has begun to distribute free replacement batteries for the HTC Wing upon realizing that there are rare occurrences of the battery overheating. Well, I guess the next time your pants start to catch fire, it isn't because you just told a big fat lie, but due to the fact that the HTC Wing's battery has decided to give up the ghost and immolate itself. This battery replacement program is done free of charge, so prevention is better than cure here.
Windows Mobile 7 has just been spotted after Microsoft unveiled it at CTIA today, and it has also been called Windows Mobile Photon - presumably in order to prevent confusion among less tech-savvy folk with its upcoming Windows 7 desktop operating system. Accompanying the Windows Mobile Photon announcement was the Windows Mobile 6.1 update which offers easy zoom in and zoom out functions whenever you browse photos by using the volume keys on your device.
Google has announced that their Google Gears application is not available for Windows Mobile-powered devices. Google Gears allows users to access web-based applications even when there is no web-access. So pretty much, this means WinMo users will be able to access services such as Zoho, even when there is no active internet connection. Google hopes to get Gears working on other platforms soon. And you best bet that Android will have full support. Download it here from your Windows Mobile 5 or 6 device.
Bill Gates, CEO of Microsoft, has made a statement saying that the software giant has no plans on offering a rival to the iPhone, and will further focus on their Windows Mobile software. While some of you might have been wanting to see a Zune Phone, this is a smart decision on Gates' part. Microsoft's game is software, not hardware. Apple will always have the upper hand over Microsoft as far as the hardware business goes. With the massive amount of Windows Mobile phones on the loose, Microsoft surely has their hands full on the phone front.
Both the Toshiba Portégé G910 and G920 have just received approval from the FCC, and from what we know, they will come with WiFi, Bluetooth connectivity, 3G support, with the latter boasting built-in GPS. Weird to know that the G910 has integrated GPS as well, but it has been turned off. What a waste of components if it isn't going to be used - hopefully somebody comes up with a hack to enable it, and we'll probably see tons of people flocking to the G910 instead of the G920 then. Other features include dual cameras with flash, a Qualcomm processor and Windows Mobile 6 Pro. No word on a release date just yet.
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