by dave on October 26th, 2009 /
Category: News
Bolt mobile web browser has been taken out of Beta version and is now officially Bolt 1.5. Bolt is a very capable web browser for Windows Mobile and BlackBerry devices that uses server-side technology to deliver full media support to the the mobile web browser. Bolt version 1.5 allows streaming videos of any length, includes a handy download manager, and reloads previous pages from cache instead of downloading them again – saving time and data costs.
The main selling point of Bolt is it’s speed: it downloads pages quickly and without fuss: the ESPN.com homepage downloaded in about 15 seconds. Most of that (about 10 seconds) was staring at a blank screen, but once the first bit loaded the rest really seemed to zip along. Other than the snappy performance, and the fact that its free, the rest of the browser doesn’t offer a very enjoyable experience.
The UI is missing some of the key features we see on new apps these days: big buttons, easily selectable lists, etc. You can see from the bookmarks page below – it isn’t terribly finger-friendly.
That said, Bolt 1.5 is a quick and reliable web browser. I hope version 2.0 address the UI issues, including improved navigation, and then Bolt could be a real threat to Opera and Skyfire.
You can download Bolt 1.5 for free from the Bolt website.
by dave on October 17th, 2009 /
Category: News
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Here’s another video tour of the HTC HD2, this time from an official HTC guy. He shows off the Opera browser, some pinch-to-zoom stuff, and a few HTC Sense panels.
by dave on October 15th, 2009 /
Category: News
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I just found this video of a new web browser called uZard for Windows Mobile. It has a few nice features, like a touch-and-hold trick to help screen out ads and stuff. The LogicPlant website lists off the browser’s features:
- shows same screen as you see in your PC’s.
- is the fastest mobile web browser.
- supports cross platform.
- works independently of chipset and technologies.
- doesn’t require high processing power.
- takes smallest data traffic.
- is a small size application.
- is easy to customize and converge.
It looks like it is only available in a few European countries, so if anyone out there has it please let me know how it works!!
by dave on September 22nd, 2009 /
Category: News
Microsoft has posted a list of no-no’s for the Mobile Marketplace; 12 items that will get a developer’s app rejected or pulled from their app store.
Among the more interesting things, some of which we knew before:
- no competing app stores (i.e. Mobihand can’t distribute a WinMo app client through the Marketplace)
- no VOIP over carriers’ networks, although no mention of WiFi
- nothing that changes the default dialer, SMS, or MMS interface (interesting…)
- no changing the default browser, search client, or media player “on the device” (does this mean beloved apps like CorePlayer or PocketMusic? New browsers like Skyfire and Opera? I can’t imagine…)
This list really begs more questions than it answers and will surely be followed up by a more comprehensive distributor’s agreement of some kind. See the full list of faux-pas after the jump.
more…
by dave on September 16th, 2009 /
Category: News
Opera has just dropped a beta version of their popular Opera Mini browser, and it looks like they’ve hit the nail on the head. Adding tabbed browsing, a much-improved “quick dial” for your bookmarked pages, plus a few other additions and improvements could put Opera back on top.
Opera has put up a nice video showing off the new features, you can view the Opera Mini Beta 5 Video here.
The only thing it is lacking that the reigning champ, Skyfire, has over Opera Mini now is Skyfire’s incredible support for media, including Flash and Silverlight.
Interested in giving the new Opera a try? Head over to Opera’s website and download it! Please leave some comments with your thoughts after you’ve tried it out!
The Samsung SWD-M100 WiMAX MID that was paraded around at the Mobile World Conference was accidentally named earlier today in a post via Samsung’s RSS feed.
The now named Samsung Mondi features a 4.3 inch touchscreen, slide out QWERTY, and — brace yourself — 4G WiMAX via the Clear network (US only, booo!).
Though we don’t know of any of the other specs of the Mondi, we do know that it will be running WinMo, has two cameras (front/back 0.3 and 3 MP respectively), bluetooth, WiFi, the Opera browser, and a microSD slot.
Check out a video review right here, courtesy of SlashGear
by dave on February 12th, 2009 /
Category: News
Just when you thought browsing couldn’t get any faster, Opera unveils its latest innovation for better browsing, Opera Turbo. This all-new, turbo-charged way to surf will make its exclusive appearance at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona from February 16-19, 2009.
To be available for business customers on Opera Desktop, Opera Mobile and Opera Devices SDK, Opera Turbo compresses bandwidth consumption. By processing data being sent to a mobile phone or a PC by up to 80 percent, operators will be able to reduce network traffic and save on data transmissions. This helps to extend the longevity of their mobile network investments. For device manufacturers, Opera Turbo provides a faster browsing application that can leverage device capabilities and utilize hardware resources more effectively. By leveraging Opera Turbo, operators and OEMs can provide a faster browsing experience to their end-users, independent of network constraints or hardware limitations.
Read the rest of Opera’s Press Release right here
First user manuals and full spec sheets, now official press releases – Verizon Wireless‘ Samsung Omnia is getting a lot of time in the spotlight this week!
Click through to read Verizon’s official Omnia launch Press Release “Verizon Wireless Adds Samsung Omnia™ To Its Touch Screen Lineup”
WMExperts have put the Palm Treo Pro up against the AT&T Fuze to see who comes out the champion and it looks like the AT&T Fuze won by the mere skin of its teeth, as the saying goes.
So, how do these two devices measure up to each other?
Here’s the breakdown of their specs:
More head to head comparisons between the AT&T Fuze and the Palm Treo Pro right here including an image gallery
phoneArena has just let me in on some late-breaking news given to them by an anonymous tipster about the HTC Touch Pro, Saga (CDMA version of the Epix), and Renown.
Looks like the Samsung Saga I770 (CDMA version of the Epix) can be ordered via the Internet and Telesales on Nov 14th for $199 with a 2-year contract (after $70 rebate). It features Dual-band CDMA, EVDO Rev A, Quad-band GSM, WiFi 802.11g/b, Windows Mobile 6.1 Pro, Office, Opera and IE Mobile, Bluetooth, 2.55″ 320×320 pixel display, 2MP camera, microSDHC support up to 16GB, and comes with a SIM card pre-installed. Included in the box are adapters for use with the wall charger in other countries. Hint hint. :)
Read on about the Samsung Renown and HTC Touch Pro launches via Verizon Wireless including leaked pictures and documentation
Microsoft has begun previewing their newest version of Internet Explorer Mobile (version 6) as a free emulator online. And while it’s no Skyfire, Iris, or Opera… it’s not terrible. It is, at the very least, a huge improvement over Internet Explorer Mobile 5.
I have high hopes for this one, which I was sure I’d never say about Internet Explorer in any incarnation. But here it is, you heard it here first.
IE Mobile 6 features multiple zoom capabilities, better and deeper search integration, enhanced script and AJAX support, support for full fidelity desktop rendering, text wrap, Adobe Flash Lite 3.1 for Adobe Flash content, enhanced cursor navigation, touch and gesture support (pan support), and switch between mobile and desktop modes.
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Opera Mobile 9.5 for Windows Mobile has an advertisement blocker! Well, it’s not native to the mobile version — but it’s easily attainable! The desktop version of Opera features an ad-blocking file (urlfilter.ini) and, as wmpoweruser.com points out, this file works just as well when put into your Opera Mobile 9.5 file folder (\windows\opera\) on your WinMo device!
Grab a copy of the urlfilter.ini file right here and try it now!
Certainly Opera Mini has been a huge success for Opera. Opera’s more beefed up (and costly) Opera Mobile 9.5, one of our top 5 browsers for Windows Mobile picks, will be releasing a new version tomorrow which will feature YouTube support!
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