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See, Microsoft cares about Windows Mobile

admin — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 16:15:44 +0000

Chang, who is the product manager of Windows Phone department confirmed that they will continue to sell, ship and support Windows Mobile 6.5 OS. "We think of this OS as an extension … of our scope," Chang said. "I wouldn’t say we are building a consumer phone at the expense of our heritage [of supporting] [...]

Snapshots of new ‘Pink’ Phone

admin — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 14:23:40 +0000

Gizmodo discovered the fresh images of the a phone from the Microsoft’s very private Pink project. The speculated Pure Pink Phone seems to be equipped with Windows Phone 7, but the interface says a different story. The phone is expected to favor Verizon as its carrier. Have a look at the phone and some of [...]

Sprint desires Windows Mobile 7; brings 6.5 for Touch 2 next year

priya — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 06:20:40 +0000

Sprint’s executive David Owens speaks about Windows and Android platforms and what future they hold with respect to Sprint. Sprint seems inquisitive about Windows Mobile 7 and looks more optimistic with Android. Have a look:

About Windows Mobile 7

They want Windows Mobile 7 "as soon as possible, but dependent on Microsoft.”

About WM 6.5 ROM upgrade for HTC Touch 2

They're testing Windows Mobile 6.5 updates for the HTC Touch Pro2 and other Windows phones; "plan for early 2010."

About Touch 2 availability

“Channel decision for now. Available in direct channels today.”

Data plans

No tethering for phones that require Everything plans (such as all smartphones) from here on out.

Customize 6.5 with the MS Custom theme creator

admin — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 16:27:38 +0000

Now Microsoft has started a dedicated section for Windows mobile 6.5 users- a custom theme creator. This feature is available exclusively for touchscreen devices running Windows Mobile 6.5.

The theme creator allows you to preview your customised themes in portrait and landscape modes. There are various alternatives like color, wallpapers(a customized one will work as well) and style as well.

Get the official MS site here.

Build 23060 and 23420 of Windows Mobile 6.5 out

priya — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 06:00:20 +0000

The Windows Mobile 6.5 version is about to come on OCT 6 and the excitement has begun. The fresh builds- build 23060 and 23420 are out and seem quite attractive ones. Redmondpie responds with the following succinct:

Email folder in Microsoft Office Outlook Mobile gets new colored icons.
Improved browsing experience on Internet Explorer Mobile.
Definitely more faster and responsive than the last leaked Build 23053.
Faster boot time.
Build 23420 has the new contacts app.
Build 23060 has the menu eye candy but not the new contacts app.
Incorporates the updated GUI from the later COM3 builds into COM4.
Better memory management.

If you are tempted, you can have a calculable try. Respond to us if you get to find something novel.

‘A 99 cent app’ : A straight ‘NO’ from Microsoft

priya — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 18:38:26 +0000

We informed you about the Windows Mobile Marketplace giving chance to the devs to display their expertise. Now the latest ride in the Marketplace World was taken at a petty MS dev camp where the team declared its intentions NOT to sell their apps at a price tag below $0.99. The folks at MS feels that their devs deserve much more. Loke Uei of the Microsoft’s Mobile Developer Experience Team even went on to say: "It’s up to you play your pricing, but we would definitely want to promote that you make more money selling applications than selling your application in a dollar store.” The winners in the Race to Market Challenge have quite interesting offers, so a tough battle here. Anyway, the price should match its utility after all. Let’s wait for the final showcase.

MS styles a strategy to beat Android :and iPhone : Making WinMo 6.5 inexpensive and version 7 in limelight

admin — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 17:15:40 +0000

Look’s like folks at Microsoft are doing the SWOT analysis of late because they have become very serious with their competitor’s strategy. The giant which displayed losses this financial year, is pretty much going in for some serious strategy development. The rumor is from the Taiwan Mobile Market that indicates Oct 1 as launch date of Windows Mobile 6.5 while mid of Q1 of 2010,i.e., Feb as the release date of Windows Mobile 7. The MS may battle with Android first by releasing the 6.5 version at a cheaper rate in Oct while targeting the iPhone-based platform in Feb by introducing Windows Mobile 7. The strategy may be out of blue for many, but Microsoft’s actions will determine the real word.

FREEWARE from Microsoft

priya — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 04:44:25 +0000

Now here’s a limited edition freeware ‘officially’ coming from the folks at Microsoft. It’s a Motorcycle Racing game, that is otherwise provided to you at $19.9. The game’s set in a sublime nightlife and yes, it’s available in full version.

Have a try on the game here at Microsoft and revert back with your reviews.

MS needs some Windows Mobile Developers

admin — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 18:44:04 +0000

Microsoft has a ‘vacancy’ of Windows Mobile Developers at East coast of USA. Yes, the Mobile incubation week by MS is going to be organized that tends to invite the WinMo Devs of the nearby region to get their hands on their phones. The judgment criteria is said to be – innovation, skill and specialty of your idea. So, get your hands rolling now and send info about you or your company with your ideas to MS. Get more details here!

Conferencing made a lot easier with the new version of MS Office Communicator

priya — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 06:16:20 +0000

The Microsoft Office Communicator 2007 R2 version is here to help all those who do a lot of conferencing stuff. The app that’s quite alike to its desktop version is being launched for Java-enabled and WinMo phones. Now you can enter into conference with just a single button – Join conference. The app will get in sync with your today’s screen and will let you know the status of your conversations.Another feature on the app helps you avoid logging on the network you don’t want to enter into;thus, helping you save money on that. The software has even updated its Call via work feature, that automatically connects you to the incoming call on your mob-cum-extension telephone. So get your hands on the app by downloading it from here and revert back with your reviews.