Windows Mobile 7 Rumor : Zune UI but no multi-tasking

The Mobile World Congress (MWC) is just a few days away and the rumors have started flashing in. Some rumors are not a surprise and indeed positive, while some of them may disappoint those waiting eagerly for the OS to release. Have a look at some of the highlights:

The positives:

• Xbox compatibility
• Zune like interface
• Zune may absorb ActiveSync and Windows Mobile Device Center
• A strong competition to iPhone 3G in terms of speed and experience

The negatives:

• Lack of Multi tasking : That’s a bit absurd considering the Windows Phones have been highlighted every time with this feature of ‘multi-tasking’ with its counterparts like iPhone. Its a big NO.
• Absence of customization: If the rumors hold true, you may lose out on having the home screens customized.
• Installation of apps :  Every app may be installed through a specific software like Windows Mobile Marketplace. The backward integration with the older applications may be lost
• No Flash support

The Windows Mobile 7 is conjectured to be showcased at the MWC starting from Feb 15. So, the truth is about to be revealed. The hardware is supposed to be shipped in September and hence, the official release may be in the Q4 of 2010.

Via ppcgeeks, mobiletechworld

Erase data on your mobile remotely with Google Apps

If you use Google Apps such as Google Apps Premier and Education Edition, you can very well administer the data on your Mobile phone. You have the option of erasing all the data or setting passwords remotely without any software or physical connection. The apps are available for Windows Mobile, Nokia and iPhone.

The new feature in these apps can help you:

The apps are particularly helpful in cases where people lose their phones and want to erase data to prevent its misuse. It also provides assistance to companies where the management can access their employees’ phones, make them more secure and ensure that they stick to organizational rules. Download them and tell us how they have been useful to you.

Via Googleenterprise

Sony Ericsson Aspen : First phone with Windows Mobile 6.5.3

Microsoft’s first official Windows Mobile 6.5.3 phone is the all new ‘Sony Ericsson Aspen.’ Having both Touchscreen and a QWERTY Keyboard, the phone is available in white silver along with the classic black.

Have a look at its specs:

• QVGA screen with 240 x 320 resolution
• 100MB memory and upto 16GB microSD
• Weighs 130 gm
• Size: 4.6 x 2.4 x 0.5 inch
• Eco friendly design
• 3.2MP camera
• 3G, GPS and WiFi connectivity

Windows Mobile 6.5.3 is supposed to be an OS acting as a passage between Windows Mobile 6.5 and 7. Here’s a video by Mobile-Review showing a comparison with the counterparts like Apple and Nokia. View the official site of Sony Ericsson here for more details.

Via Engadgetmobile

Images of extended battery of HD2

HD2’s extended battery just makes the smartphone mouth-watering. The battery costing about £41.11 (inclusive of VAT) is accompanied by a replacement back cover.

The Li-Ion battery has 2300mAh capacity and comes with a kickstand as well. Here are some of the pics by coolsmartphone :

You can pre-order the device on Easydevices. The battery extension is a guardian for many since the internet connectivity with the mobile results in a quick loss of battery. Let’s wait for the official release.

Via coolsmartphone

Alienware M11x reviewed

GadgetMix has posted a nice review of the M11x mini laptop that comes with a pretty uncommon CULV processor and a powerful GPU to play all those latest action packed PC games around. 

Read the Alienware m11x review

China Mobile integrates Windows Mobile on OMS 2.0 OS

The OMS 2.0 (Open Mobile System), an Operating System by China Mobile is speculated to cover Windows Mobile and Symbian APIs (Application Programming Interface) along with Android platform. The move is expected to come as an answer to its major competitor, iPhone.

China Mobile, which is already into development of OMSs is popular for its Android phones. The company has been very well known for its mobile network and subscribers. In a scenario where many companies are dumping Windows phone, the move acts as a kind of Windows Phone Recovery.

Have a look at the press release:

“China Mobile Ltd. (SEHK: 0941; NYSE: CHL) has upgraded its OMS (Open Mobile System) to 2.0 version, which is compatible with technologies such as SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics), Windows Mobile API, and voice recognition and generation.”

View the complete press release here.

Launch of Windows Mobile 7 & Zune phone at MWC

Before you get excited, its still a rumor. The Windows Mobile 7 and a Zune phone may actually debut at Mobile World Congress(MWC). The conjecture comes from Muycomputer which reports that Microsoft will be officially announcing the Zune phone and the new OS.

About the phone:

• NVIDIA is speculated to launch the Zune phone on Tegra platform.
• The Pink phone or the Zune phone is said to run Windows Mobile 7 and may offer a tough game to Apple
• 482X272 touchscreen phone weighing 70gms
• HDMI output

Everything will soon be materialized at MWC in Barcelona starting on Feb 15. See more at Muycomputer.

Via Gizmodo

Discounts and Rewards up to $500 by T-Mobile

T-Mobile is offering a new scheme to promote sales of the HTC phones. Here’s the ‘Year of Rewards’ scheme: If you buy T-mobile Dash 3G, T-Mobile Shadow or HTC Touch Pro 2 from Jan 20 to Mar 23, you become eligible for the discounts and rewards from T-Mobile and HTC.

The discounts are available for the Financial year 2010-11, i.e., from this April to  next March. These discounts are particularly on phone accessories, air tickets, music, hotel accommodation and others, that change month to month.

The present T-Mobile customers are also eligible. You just have to add a new line or upgrade or register yourself. See more details at T-Mobile.

Via T-Mobile

i-mate JasJar running Windows Mobile 7

While HTC Universal (codename of JasJar) is a pretty old device now, it has been spotted running Windows Mobile 7. Windows Mobile 7 is destined to be released in the Q3 and we can expect the first Windows Mobile 7 device sometime in Q4 2010.

This means that Windows Mobile 7 can run on pretty much any type of hardware out there.

Resco Explorer’s version 8.00 released

Resco explorer 2010 has been released. The popular explorer has been introduced with certain new features:

• Upload images to social networking sites like Facebook, Flickr, Twitter, Picasa, MySpace and Photobucket
• A navigation bar on the side to let you browse through your files easily
• Integrates with almost every photo manager easily along with new thumbnail view mode
• A new task manager
• Quick search feature, allowing you to search your files by typing their names
• An enhanced today plug-in

Get the new explorer here and have a 7-day trial or buy it if you trust it for $29.95.

Via Resco