There is no doubt that the best photo viewer for Windows mobile is the one from Resco, the Resco Photo viewer. Although few users complain about the lack of finger friendly interface, it is still a rock solid application. Anyway, Resco patiently listened to those complaints and has unveiled alpha version of Photo viewer’s upcoming version

“For everyone that desperately awaits the release of the new version of the Photo Viewer, we have prepared an Alpha version. This version was not tested properly so far, so some crucial bugs might appear but even though this version seems to be pretty stable in normal use. Of course not all features are implemented so far but the most prior functions are. We will appreciate some bug reports if you will encounter some, but please don’t be too critical, it is only an Alpha version after all.”

New features:

* G-sensor support
* Touch friendlyness
* The folder shows the preview of the pictures inside it
* 100% zoom in and out using double clicking (zoom the double clicked area)
* Thumbnail and list view and multiselection operations
* Direct access to the camera
* Upload to Facebook, Flickr

[Download from here]

It’s like Verizon’s having a tough time keeping its plans under wraps. Now Phonearena is here to let the ‘cats’ out of bag and these include- Touch pro 2, Samsung Omnia II coded as XV6875 and SCHI920DAV respectively. That’s not all, the list goes up to four more handsets including Convoy U640, RIM Blackberry Storm 2, and two that of Palm.

The news spread out from the database of Verizon’s inventory control system. Pricing and availability issues are still to be discovered. Let’s see when the folks at Verizon make the official word.

Via Phonearena

Now the MIU tech HDPC has been restructured with some new specs to anticipate. Let’s see whether the comeback is successful or not. Have a look:

Touchscreen: 4.8 inch with 1024 X 600 resolution

Keyboard: Full QWERTY

Processor: Intel Atom 1.6GHz Z530

Measurements: 6.06 x 2.95 x 0.91 inches

Dual booting OS: Supports both Windows CE and Windows XP(with Linux option as well)

RAM: 1GB

Connectivity: Supports WiFi and GPS

Camera: 5MP(for video calls, availability of internal and external VGA as well)

Storage: 32 GB SSD drive, etc.

Turning to the price tag now, a basic version will be worth of $500 while a premium version is speculated to be around $900.

Via Pocketnow

The Google Maps new version is here with some new tempting features and with some solved bugs that may have worried you previously. Have a glance at some of its ingredients:

• Layers are upgraded now; a tree of layer categories are being constructed on the “More Layers” list of layers. Wikipedia, MyMaps and Transit line are the new added layers.
• Use MyMaps and Google Maps by accessing your Google account through Google Maps
• Specified icons enable you to get to various reviews, photographs, business info,  Wikipedia articles,etc through businesses or places of interest.
• Specialists around the world will present you their favorite places which you can access by logging to  http://google.com/favoriteplaces.
• Search by category including point of view of business and other interests
• Option for additional result display

Now here are some of the bugs resolved:

• Crashes on Samsung i890, Nokia 5800 and N70 are fixed up(though screening of such on some carriers is still under process)
• Copy and paste feature for fields like Search, directions, and user name is re-enabled for Windows Mobile. For Symbian S60, bugs relating to shortcut keys have been done up with.

The app’s available for Windows Mobile devices and Symbian Series 60. Have a download at the official webpage and revert back with your views.

Via Fuzemobility

Yes, you read it right. Now, a digital compass is here that’s free to get used without a GPS or a WiFi. The folks at Samsung have used their cards right by applying their sensor API as opposed to the Windows Mobile 6.5 providing no such support to its users.

You can get through it by the LCDTest program as shown in the video. The Digital Compass has already made debut in Nokia and iPhone; and now it was Sammy’s turn.

Via Pocketnow