The week marches on and today being Saturday means it is time to recap the recent happenings in the world of Windows Mobile. Microsoft only recently released Windows Mobile 6.5 to the masses, but rumors have a “second edition” of the OS getting prepared for release. The refresh is expected to bring new onscreen keyboards to 6.5, and to improve the way the OS works with capacitive screens. Improvements are always welcome in the smartphone world, but I have to wonder why these improvements didn’t make it in the initial 6.5 release.
Reviews of the HTC HD2 are painting the HTC HD2 to be the Windows Mobile phone of choice. The phone is available in the EU now, and is expected in the U.S. early next year. The Snapdragon processor and giant 4.3-inch screen have reviewers gushing over the HD2. It is the first WinMo phone with a capacitive touch screen.
HTC is planning to release some accessories for the HD2, notably a special stylus that works with capacitive screens. These screens do not work with traditional styli as found on other Windows phones, and require a special model that can duplicate a precise touch on the screen. The stylus for the HD2 will not be cheap at $25. HTC is also planning to release an extended battery for those who need extra time away from the outlet. This battery will be a whopping $75, so it almost makes sense to just get a second regular battery.

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