It seems as if HTC HD2 never gets enough of its snapshots and reviews. Now it gets reviewed by areamobile, who find the multi-touch device quite better considering the Windows platform. Grab the quick synopsis: “The remains unmatched advantage of Apple is the perfect software ecosystem that was created by the company during the past two years. Download and buy music and programs from iTunes and App Store are simply unbeatable. But if one sees the gigantic high-end mobile phone from HTC besides the iPhone, then it is suddenly aware of the many drawbacks of compulsory binding to the PC's iTunes software, the rudimentary Bluetooth support, the rigid arrangement of the user interface, the camera without flash that is not replaceable battery - but especially the high price and the adhesion contract with a network operator. It has been approvingly accepted with the knowledge, the best phone in the world in your hand and hold. But the competition is the development deficit made up. The HTC HD2 marks the beginning of a new generation of high-end smartphones, the Apple phone can suddenly look very old. The user can rejoice, because he is finally faced with a choice between different smart phones and operating systems, even if he has high standards.” [...]

Adobe has made it official- a full flash player that’s ready to dominate on almost everything- smartphones, netbooks, desktop computers and other internet-connected devices.

While Android and Symbian OS will be able to get the full flash player support in 2010, Windows Mobile and  palm webOS (along with the desktop OS like Windows, Linux and Macintosh) will fetch it by this year itself. The Blackberry users are already cashed in by the entrance of RIM in open Screen project.

Have a glimpse at the highlights of the Adobe flash platform:

• min RAM utilisation
• less damage to battery life,
• takes benefit of the native capabilities of device ,i.e., using multi-touch, gestures, mobile input models, accelerometer and screen orientation for enhancement of web browsing. 
• Economic creation, testing and deployment of content across different operating systems and browsers
• Easy update to all supported platforms

Read more here at adobe. Grab the video below showing the Palm pre running Flash.

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While the producers of operating systems divide the market of smartphones, the software industry produces more new programs and updates to them. Indeed the existence of quality programs for a particular operating system determines the popularity of this OS. Elecont has released a new version of the Elecont Weather for Windows Mobile. Users of this program appreciate the quality of a 10-day weather forecast, hourly forecast for 36 hours, barometer, current conditions, weather and UV alerts etc. In previous versions the user interface of the program was ascetic and simple. New major release introduces new user interface including rich graphics, animation, multiple color themes, Vibro-effects, gesture oriented interface and other features Currently retailing at a discounted price of $9.95, we think that it is not a bad deal at all! [Elecont Weather official webpage] [...]

With many alternatives for the OSs, it becomes very inquisitive when two versions of a smartphone are enabled with different Operating Systems. The latest we get to hear is HTC TOUCH HD 2 that turns a deaf ear to the Windows Mobile and turns its head towards Android.

The Touch HD that had a launch with Windows Mobile 6.1 professional goes for a surprise with Android coming in and refuting the Windows Mobile 6.5. Here are some of the specs speculated:

• Processor: 628MHz Qualcomm chip   
• Faster than the original version
• 3.8 inch touchscreen with 480X800 resolution

The reasons for ignorance of the to-be-launched Windows Mobile 6.5 still needs to get cleared.The official word on price and other features is still awaited.

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