After Toshiba lets the new ROM out for TG01, its Vodafone that’s next in the queue. Vodafone releases Windows Mobile 6.5 for HTC Touch Pro 2.

The Windows mobile marketplace and IE will be the accompanies. Be sure to get your battery charged and don’t forget to back-up. The ROM can be found here.

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Windows Mobile Marketplace is set to launch in October, but the unveil may not tempt those using Windows mobile 6.0 or 6.1 because the Marketplace, at least for now is exclusive for the new OS Windows mobile 6.5.

MS will eventually make it available after a few months. Till then, for the older versions - standing in the queue is the best alternative.

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HTC Mega rumors can relax for now. The official announcement was made in Taiwan which says that Mega will be the new HTC Touch 2. The new and the first Windows Phone will be revealed somewhere near Oct 6, which corresponds with the launch of the all new OS Windows Mobile 6.5. The unveil is speculated to take place in European and Asian markets and still needs to be verified for a final word on other info like price.

Peter Chou, CEO, HTC Corporation says,”The HTC Touch2 delivers a familiar touch experience that millions of people have come to expect and rely on from HTC in their daily lives. Whether it’s making a call, checking in with a friend or simply responding to an important email, the HTC Touch2 puts you in touch and in control.”

The device will have Windows Mobile Marketplace and MyPhone Service. Other specs include a TouchFlo 3D, You Tube support, Google Maps, synchronization with MS Exchange and better Internet Explorer integrated with Adobe Flash Lite. Get more info at the official webpage of HTC.

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Yes, it’s here ‘finally.’ Now the news comes from the folks at the MS that Oct 6 will witness the unveil of the much awaited Operating System Windows Mobile 6.5. That’s not all the Windows Mobile Marketplace, yes the one that invited devs in the Race to Market Challenge will be present too. Another unveils include Microsoft MyPhone, a freeware service.

After a number of leaked builds, the official release seems quite tempting. So, a worldwide launch of handsets at the retail stores with the new OS is expected to be bookmarked on this very day(a freeware can be speculated for some smartphones.) If that was not enough, the news is that carriers like Sprint, Verizon Wireless and AT&T are to jump in as well.

Some ingredients are listed here:

• The updated IE browser that's inclusive of a built-in Adobe Flash Lite support and allows easy access to third-party applications such as Facebook, Netflix and Zagat
• Windows Mobile Marketplace allowing you direct download of tested and authenticated apps
• MyPhone freeware including ‘Find my Phone’ feature
• A finger friendly touchscreen that allows you to customize keyboards and widgets

Todd Peters , MS corporate vice president of mobile communications marketing went on to say: "A Windows phone gives people a single phone that works for their whole life, keeping them connected to the people and information they care most about by harnessing the power of the PC, phone and Web."

With a ‘not so good’ financial position and stiff competition from every corner of the world, a powerful growth strategy is a must. Let’s see whether the official 6.5 version goes well with the masses or remains just a temporary craze. Read the official announcement here.

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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. [...]