Now it’s time that people learn that Android is not the only one that’s currently tempting many companies. It’s a Windows Phones gala time. Now the news is that LG is going to invest a nice amount of money on Windows Mobiles, featuring in about 13 new handsets, inclusive of some already released.

Some of the smartphones expected in these 13 phones are LG GW600 aka LG HQ(featuring SuureType-like keyboard), LG GWW50(similar to S60 Nokia E71) and another that will be competing against Omnia and HTC touch Pro 2.

The Vodaphone elusive LG GM750 is set to release on Oct 6 in Europe that coincides with the launch of Windows Mobile 6.5. Some of the specs include- in-built GPS, 3-inch touchscreen, Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync e-mail, faster browsing, etc. It will initially release in Germany, Greece, Italy, Netherlands, Spain and the UK. France and other countries will see the unveil later.

Todd Peters, corporate vice president of Microsoft Corp. says, “This new Windows phone benefits from our work with LG to deeply integrate the phone’s software and hardware as well as our continued work with Vodafone to make Windows phones broadly available on Vodafone’s high-speed network.”

Let’s see the MS, LG and Vodaphone venture works well or not.

Via Pocketnow

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.

Via Pocketnow

Sending invitations or reminders or may be advertisements- looks quite cumbersome. But now an app is here to make it look like a child’s play. The Pocket PC to Mobile Text Messaging app allows you to send unlimited messages to a person or persons.

The advantage is that the laborious activity gets a break.The app is available for your PDA Mobile Phones or Pocket PCs and can transmit messages to other mobile phones. One of the key features is its adaptability to mobile networks of national and international origin. Supporting various OS and smartphones as well, this is a must try. Look for more info here.

The global turmoil made many smartphone fans get their hands off the expensive handsets. But here’s a news that may excite the Verizon customers – a $99 smartphone. The scheme’s speculated to be valid for the existing smartphones carried by the telecom co.

The HTC’s trendy mobile phones – Pro 2 and Diamond 2 are supposed to be covered under the new scheme. The 2-yr contract price of $ 99 also prevails for Samsung Omnia and some Blackberrys;and seems very reasonable when seen with the contemporary 1 yr and other such contracts that tend to touch more than $120.

Getting a hefty competition from iPhone 3G, the move by Verizon Wireless seems a good move. Let’s see how much delighted are the customer’s by the move.

Via bjr

HTC Smartphones don’t get short of carriers. The next are Verizon and Sprint who are rumored to launch HTC Pro 2 and Diamond 2. The news spread from the Supply Chain Management people of HTC which have coded the Diamond 2 and Pro 2 as the XV6975 and the XV6875. With much rumors about Verizon relating to these handsets, Pro 2’s almost confirmed as to be on Verizon’s list when its pics were leaked recently.

There were sneak peeks to Sprint’s Touch Pro 2 as well making the device’s release quite exciting. Let’s see which carrier excites the customers.

Read the Touch Diamond 2 review!

[via phonearena]