According to this PDF released by Microsoft, the restrictions on the type of applications have increased even further. Microsoft has mentioned twelve points which may annoy some developers esp the number 8 one, which says that you cannot develop an application which changes the default browser, search client, or media player on the device. Read the twelve points! [...]

SPB has released version 3 of their very popular shell application, SPB MOBILE SHELL. The new homescreen resembles the one found in the Android devices and even works the same way! What's new: Professional and Lifestyle home screens (for work and for play) Widget-based photo contacts with Facebook integration Widgets 3D carousel and hardware accelerator support Ringtones, Contacts, Profiles, and Wireless management Many integrated tools such as Weather, World Time, etc. Highly customizable for the needs of phone makers and mobile operators Here are few screenshots of this application: Spb Mobile Shell 3.0 accounts for two different smartphone use scenarios: [...]