Although Microsoft invested $300 million in a Barnes & Noble spin-off on Monday, this isn’t the first time Microsoft played the e-book game. Typical for the company, it often has great ideas, but it errs on the timing: Microsoft debuted e-book software back in 2000! Read More »
There’s a trend building, and it’s not good for the PC industry. It’s not tablet and smartphone growth — although that’s part of the trend — but virtualization on mobile devices. This allows remote PC access from a tablet, for example, and could hurt already slowing … Read More »
The last four years have shown remarkable growth in smartphone ownership, changing the mobile landscape as the phone becomes central to our lives. This year I’ll be looking for cross-platform apps, centralized notification services and solutions that intelligently handle more mundane tasks around my smart home. Read More »
Joint Matt and Kevin as they return to the mobile tech podcast after a short summer break. Hands on thoughts with the HP TouchPad, myTouch 4G Slide, HTC Status Facebook phone and Nokia E6. Participate in the live show through the chat room! Read More »
Research firm IDC reiterated that it expects Windows Phone 7 to soar to number two by 2015 with 20 percent of the market, trailing only Android. But with the market moving so fast and competition so fierce, predictions like this seem premature. Read More »
Many gadgets come through Mobile Tech Manor for review; it’s a big part of my week. I now own the HTC EVO 4G that was released a week ago, and this week has been once of exploration and adopting it into my routine. Read More »
J. Allard and Robbie Bach — instrumental in the successes of Microsoft’s Entertainment & Devices Division — are both leaving. For now, Steve Ballmer will have more direct control over this group, which might not be the best move in the long term for Microsoft. Read More »
Windows Phone 7 is due out by the holiday season, but Microsoft isn’t allowing Windows Mobile 6.x to wither away like a raisin in the sun. Today, the Bing team announced new turn-by-turn directions from Microsoft’s Tellme unit, but only on three U.S. carriers. Read More »
Microsoft today launched its Kin line of handsets — web-enabled touchscreen phones built around social networking features, messaging, video sharing and the company’s Zune music offering. The new line is aimed squarely at the pre-smartphone demographic — a group that few competitors are targeting. Read More »
Our iPad Accessories Series focuses on cases for the iPad. Case manufacturers are coming out of the woodwork almost hourly; we’ve gathered up the best at the time of publication. The cases run the gamut from simple cloth bags to expensive leather covers for your precious. Read More »
It is no secret I love infographics, those charts that tell an entire story using pictures. So much information can be conveyed using the right combination of charts and figures. GigaOM has another great infographic that tells the story of the smartphone market at a glance. Read More »
Pining for a better browser on your Windows Moible 5 or 6 handset? Opera Mini just became another option, even if you don’t have a Java ME client. But why would Opera go native now when others are focusing on Windows Phone 7? Read More »
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Microsoft is making a clean break with the Windows Phone 7 Series and new handset requirements. But there’s a handset or two that might have the necessary “oomph” to handle the new operating system. Unfortunately, it doesn’t sound like any official upgrades will be appearing. Read More »
The week marches on and today being Saturday means it is time to recap the recent happenings in the world of Windows Mobile. Microsoft has confirmed details on the new Windows Phone Starter Edition. Adobe will not provide Flash for WinMo 6.5 as previously thought. Read More »
Skype yesterday pulled support for Windows Mobile 6.5, and today it’s Adobe’s turn. The promise of Flash 10.1 on Microsoft’s current handsets is a broken one, but the reason provided simply doesn’t make sense. Is this the sign of a bad trend for Microsoft’s phones? Read More »
If you’re looking to install Skype on your Windows Mobile handset, you can stop looking. Skype pulled the software and there’s actually a very good reason. It’s been the same issue that’s hampered the Skype experience for years on Windows Mobile devices. Read More »
How many Windows Phone 7 Series chassis designs are there? “Three shall be the number thou shalt count, and the number of the counting shall be three. Four shalt thou not count, neither count thou two, excepting that thou then proceedest on to three.” Read More »
Google’s Android platform continues to show up on more unexpected places. With the right tools and instructions, you can now run Android 2.1 on some Windows Mobile handsets that are two years old. This is a great way to re-use an older device. Read More »
The week marches on and today being Saturday means it is time to recap the recent happenings in the world of Windows Mobile. This feature may soon be called the WinPho Wrap, as this week Windows Phone 7 Series was publicly unveiled in Spain. Read More »
Many can’t seem to break the habit of driving while texting or sending email. ZoomSafer has a software solution that leverages the GPS in your handset to disable the display and keyboard. The app can even respond to email automatically for you while driving. Read More »
The unveiling of Windows Phone 7 this week left current Windows Mobile phone owners wondering what would happen once the new version hits the market. Microsoft has revealed that Windows Mobile 6.5 will be rebranded as Windows Phone Classic, and coexist alongside the new version. Read More »
Firefox Mobile for Maemo arrived last month, but without many devices to take advantage of it, people are wondering which platform will be the next one to see Mozilla’s browser. Microsoft’s clean break with Windows Phone 7 just might push Mozilla to Android first. Read More »
HTC announced 3 new smartphones to carry both the Android and Windows Mobile platforms into the new year. The Legend and Desire are new Android phones, while the HD mini is the company’s latest Windows Mobile offering. The phones will be released outside the U.S. initially. Read More »
Starting today, T-Mobile’s MyTouch 3G enjoys a new keyboard input method in Swype. Instead of pecking away at the keys, you simply swipe your words without lifting a finger. And it’s not just for Android devices — an upcoming Windows Mobile handset will see it too. Read More »
ComScore shares smartphone subscriber numbers by platform for the last quarter of 2009 and on the surface, there doesn’t seem to be any big winners or losers. But if you look at the percentages of growth or decline, there’s a far different story told. Read More »
WorldMate has teamed up with LinkedIn to bring network integration onto the BlackBerry. WorldMate members can now tap into the LinkedIn network from within the new BlackBerry app. It is now easy to share travel plans with the LinkedIn network from right on the phone. Read More »
The week marches on and today being Saturday means it is time to recap the recent happenings in the world of Windows Mobile. Microsoft presented another interim release of Windows Mobile this week. Version 6.5.3 adds OS support for multitouch for the first time. Read More »
The next big version of Windows Mobile is now released. No, not WinMo 7, but version 6.5.3. This new version adds native multitouch support to WinMo, along with user interface improvements designed to make touch operation easier. The browser is faster too, and that’s always welcome. Read More »
Want to watch Amazon’s Video On Demand content on a handheld? With a Windows PC, a Windows Mobile phone and Amazon’s Unbox Player software, the process is actually quite painless if you know what check-box to look for. Read More »
Sony Ericsson is still making Windows phones, and the new Aspen is the first to use the Windows Mobile 6.5.3 that adds touch optimizations to the OS. The Aspen has a QWERTY keyboard and looks pretty nice but the OS is the big news here. Read More »
Wouldn’t it be nice if you could get a taste of Android on your Windows Mobile handset? Oh snap, you can! Check it out in a video demo and decide for yourself if a custom Android ROM is in your future. Read More »
The HP iPAQ line of mobile devices has been around for a long time. HP’s latest entry into the smartphone world, the Glisten, is a touch-enabled phone that also includes a great QWERTY keyboard. So how does the Glisten stack up overall? Read More »
Those who follow the smartphone world have longed for a Zune phone. The new Zunes have an interface and hardware that is perfect for a smartphone, but Microsoft has previously said “no way.” That may be changing if this rumor holds up. Read More »
With clients on nearly every other mobile platform, where is the Foursquare app for Windows Mobile? One enterprising developer couldn’t wait, so he created his own. WinMoSquare offers a solid alternative to the Foursquare mobile website. Read More »
As a long-time Slingbox owner, it’s good to see the mobile software still progressing. While I’m wishing for an Android version of the client, Windows Mobile users keep marching forward — today the company released SlingPlayer Mobile v.2.0 for WinMo 6 touchscreen device owners. … Read More »
Google Voice in the browser for iPhone and webOS might dominate the radar today, but let’s not overlook Windows Mobile and software clients. If you do that, you’ll miss out on the news from SHAPE Services, creators of IM+ All-in-One Messenger. Today the company … Read More »
Now that the official word from T-Mobile indicates they’re getting the HTC HD2 in the U.S., you’d think there are no more surprises left. But wait, there’s more! Aside from already having the most potent platform under the hood with a 1 GHz Qualcomm … Read More »
The week marches on and today being Saturday means it is time to recap the recent happenings in the world of Windows Mobile. Garmin and ASUS have joined together to make a Windows Mobile smartphone. The new phone will leverage Garmin’s GPS technology with … Read More »
Another week has come and nearly gone and that means I get to share the past week with you. My home office, aka Mobile Tech Manor (MTM), has been a busy place as I have gotten back into a normal routine following the big CES trip. … Read More »
With all of the Apple tablet rumors floating, it’s only fair to let Windows Mobile 7 have it’s time in the gossip column. WMExperts shines the spotlight on a slew of speculation and it’s the first I’ve heard the name “Seven” bandied around. The short, … Read More »
The week marches on and today being Saturday means it is time to recap the recent happenings in the world of Windows Mobile. No matter if you fall in the long-time WinMo camp or the merely curious, all eyes are focused on Windows Mobile 7. It … Read More »
I don’t know what to make of the way Microsoft handles Windows Mobile. You can’t look anywhere on the web without finding some information pointing to how far Windows Mobile is slipping behind the competition. Even enthusiasts, who regularly try to make sense of the direction … Read More »
I suspect someone in Redmond knows the planned date for Windows Mobile 7, but if they do, they’re still not telling. At least they’re not telling me. However, the Microsoft ecosystem only works because of the company’s partners, and you can bet that they have … Read More »
Looking to add some JavaScript oomph to your Windows Mobile device? Then you’ll want to grab the latest NetFront browser version from ACCESS. The concept edition of NetFront v.4 doesn’t hit the web until tomorrow, but when it does, you’ll find it at … Read More »
The week marches on and today being Saturday means it is time to recap the recent happenings in the world of Windows Mobile. The end of the year has seen things quiet on the Windows Mobile front, although Microsoft is looking to fill some jobs that … Read More »
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