Here’s one of the first Microsoft Windows Phone 7 Series advertisements which showcases Microsoft’s latest mobile OS in action. If you didn’t know anything about Windows Phone 7 Series OS you’d quite easily think that this video was promoting some sort of new hologram phone technology. Just to clear any confusion, Windows Phone 7 Series does not project holograms from your device – these were simply used to enlarge what was happening on the screen. Wouldn’t be surprised if these mobile type holograms become commonplace in the future although I already foresee privacy issues getting in the way.

Back to the video. It’s about Anna and her family who just so happen to each have Windows Phone 7 Series devices – even the six or seven year old boy…in this short clip it shows them sending pictures to eachother, Facebooking and choosing movies together. Windows Phone 7 Series makes each of these tasks very easy and quick to do. I was a Windows Mobiles user for many years and it’s good to see Microsoft back in the game as a contender.

I’m sure we’ll see many more videos in the upcoming months especially as the first Windows Phone 7 Series devices eventually hit shelves.

What did you think?

YouTube – Meet Anna .. NEW Windows Phone 7 Series Ad from MIX10.

I’m slightly late by a couple of days (blame other work) but Microsoft officially launched Windows Mobile 7 this week at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. In a summary, the new mobile OS features better social media integration, tiled UI, cloud synching and Zune-like music / multimedia player capabilities. Can’t wait to play with it…

Here’s a video below to show you the main features of Windows Mobile 7:

YouTube – Windows Phone 7 Series Features Video.

Acer plans to launch four smartphones, the A1, C1/E1, F1 and L1, at the end of September and in the fourth quarter of this year, outsourcing the production to Taiwan-based Compal Communications and Inventec Appliances, according to sources at Taiwan handset component suppliers.

The A1 is an Android-powered model, while the other three are based on Windows Mobile platform, the sources noted. The Acer A1 Android will be the PC type’s first effort at a Google–friendly phone, having signed up for the Big G’s Open Handset Alliance earlier this year.

Today’s tattle has Acer launching its A1, C1/E1, F1, and L1 smartphones “at the end of September and in the fourth quarter” – that a four-month spread. Of these, the F1 running WinMo 6.5 (pictured above) on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon platform and A1 running Android are undoubtedly the most interesting. It’s just rumor but it does corroborate the hushed September whispers already heard. We will definitely provide updates once we get a hold of these interesting developments.

Acer A1 Android and F1 WinMo Snapdragon Smartphones in September

If you have an HTC smartphone running Windows Mobile 6 or Windows Mobile 6.1, you may want to think twice before connecting to an untrusted device using Bluetooth. Vulnerability in an HTC driver installed on these phones can allow an attacker to access any file on the phone or upload malicious code using Bluetooth. HTC handsets running Windows Mobile 5 are not affected.

For the attack to work, the targeted device must have Bluetooth enabled and file sharing over Bluetooth activated. This connection can be done either by standard Bluetooth pairing or taking advantage of the Bluetooth MAC spoofing attack, a process where the attacking device attempts to convince the target that it’s another device on its list of paired devices.

The directory traversal vulnerability allows an attacker to move from a phone’s Bluetooth shared folder into other folders, giving them access to contact details, e-mails, pictures or other data stored on the phone. They can use this access to read files or upload software, including malicious code.

What can you do to prevent this from ever happening? DO NOT accept untrusted Bluetooth connection. Disable file-sharing over Bluetooth for that extra layer of security. You’ll also want to delete your list of previously paired devices, as nefarious hackers can masquerade as a trusted device in order to gain access to your phone.

It’s unclear if HTC will issue an updated Bluetooth driver.

Bluetooth vulnerability found in HTC Windows Mobile smartphones via IntoMobile.

If you’re after one of the best Windows Mobile smartphones of 2009, check out this video on the HTC Touch Pro2.

Earlier this year we reported that it would be available in quarter 2 this year meaning that its availability is anytime now.

Once you see this video you’ll agree that it’s manufacturers like HTC who are still giving viability to the Windows Mobile operating system. Although it’s got some very droolworthy specs, it’s still not enough to sway me from my new found love for the iPhone OS.

Would love to hear your thoughts on this device in the comments below.

YouTube

Grab your deerstalker and magnifying glass and accompany Holmes and Watson on all their cases in The Complete Sherlock Holmes Collection. While “The Casebook of Sherlock Holmes” is omitted due to copyright restrictions, the The Complete Sherlock Holmes Collection contains the rest of the Holmes cannon.

Meet Irene Adler, who will always be “the woman”, and Sherlock’s smarter older brother, Mycroft, who never leaves the Diogenes Club. Help Sherlock try to keep Miss Helen Stoner out of the clutches of her evil stepfather, Dr. Grimesby Roylott, or help Sherlock in his ultimate conflict with the evil genius behind all English crime, Professor Moriarty.

To read The Complete Sherlock Holmes Collection on your Pocket PC, you must first have Microsoft Reader installed. This reader is included with most Pocket PCs, however, if you don’t have it, check your Pocket PC’s web site or the Microsoft web site to download a free copy. Because The Complete Sherlock Holmes Collection is downloaded in a zipped format, you must first unzip it using either Winzip or Stuffit Expander on your PC or Mac. Then, use your Microsoft desktop software to install the works you want to read to your Pocket PC, start Microsoft Reader, and select a book. It’s that easy!

The Complete Sherlock Holmes Collection Page

continue reading "The Complete Sherlock Holmes Collection [Windows Mobile]"

Resco Keyboard PRO is a powerful input method for Windows Mobile devices. It gives you the ability to write texts and control your applications faster than ever before. In addition to the system keyboard, there are three numeric layouts, including a “Writing Calculator” for typing numbers or numerical expressions. In addition, there is a special keyboard that allows you to customize your Pocket PC for fast insertion of frequently used phrases. The keyboard is fully skin able and supports more than 20 national keyboard layouts.

Features of Resco Keyboard Pro:

• Skins – can be installed separately. Choose your favorite keyboard design to feel more familiar with your device. (Additional skin packages will be available soon)
• National keyboard layouts – give you the ability to write in more than 20 languages (including Belgian, Canadian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hungarian, Irish, Italian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Slovak, Spanish, Swedish, Swiss, Ukrainian).
• Gestures & Auto-repeat – Keyboard supports standard Gestures with selectable sensitivity and Auto-repeat with selectable repeat delay and repeat rate.
• Three numeric layouts including Calculator – In addition to the standard text layout it supports three numeric layouts including calculator with formatted text output.
• Frequently used phrases “Fx” mode allows you to write the frequently used phrases by just two stylus taps.
• Custom keyboard layout – Skilled users will be able to customize the keyboard layout by editing the textual description defining the characters assignment.

Try it for FREE today: Resco Keyboard PRO [PocketPC]

In a move to finally combat against Apple’s growing share in the smartphone market (both phone and software-wise), Microsoft has created their own AppStore that is ready to take submissions via:
http://developer.windowsmobile.com/marketplace.aspx.

Windows Mobile App Store Requirements for Developers:

• Get a Live ID. Dont have a Live ID? Signing up is easy!
• Sign the application provider agreement
• Create your profile Provide us with personal contact info.
• Provide company information We’ll need your business information, such as tax identification numbers and a bank account to establish your vendor account. This should come from an authorized officer of your company, or the individual bank account holder.
• Pay annual subscription fee Get great benefits for just $99 Plus taxes, if applicable

Like Apple’s App Store, the Windows Mobile App Store will be the one-stop shop for all Windows Mobiles apps managed by Microsoft. And of course, it’s logical that future releases will allow customers to purchase anywhere there is a data connection with “one-click”. Apparently, it will be called Skymarket.

Should be interesting to see how long-time 3rd party developers will react to this new model given, they’ve been selling direct to the public for many years.

Via Solsie

SBSH Facade is a highly customizable tab-based Home screen plug-in for Smartphone devices. With Facade, you can view your upcoming appointments and tasks directly on your Smartphone Home screen, keeping you up to date on all your important appointments and tasks.

Additionally, Facade puts a launcher tool right onto that same Home screen, allowing you to launch your favorite applications directly from your Home screen with just a single click and monitoring your Smartphone battery and memory status using special meters.

Facade comes with three different professional layout designs.

NEW RELEASE! - Facade 1.4 is here! Introducing exciting new integration with the new PocketWeather 2.0! Bringing your weather forecast to your Schedule tab display!

Try it for FREE today: SBSH Facade 1.4.1

continue reading "SBSH Facade 1.4.1 – Best Selling Home Screen Plugin [Windows Mobile]"

If you’re thinking of getting a HTC Touch Diamond 2, I highly recommend you check out this review featured at 4WinMobile.com. The reviewer name “windows” gives a thorough photo journal of his experiences with this exciting new HTC phone.

Here’s what he thinks after the first day with the HTC Touch Diamond 2:

Firstly if I had to pick a few words which has to describe the D2 I’d say ’sleek / sparse / stylish’ would cover things. It’s a well featured device mainly black in colour with a silver fascia and side edge trim, with minimal buttons and other protrusions.

So far he’s given it a 88% score – very promising!

Let us know what you think of he’s review.

Via 4WinMobile.com