However, its not just the same old news — this time we’ve got word that over 10 devices running WinMo 6.5 are expected to be released into the wild… errr… the United States.
Microsoft Corp. expects several phones on the U.S. market to be powered by its Windows Mobile 6.5 operating system after it launches in the fall of 2009, according to a company executive. “We will have over 10 phones available in the U.S. alone. We expect to see that grow,” said Robbie Bach, president of Microsoft’s entertainment and devices division said during his keynote speech at the CTIA wireless technology showcase.
ZTE (a mobile company out of China) has just announced its plans to demo 10 new smartphones at next week’s MWC 2009 in Barcelona.
Rumour has it that at least one of these new smartphones (the VF 1231) will be running Windows Mobile. The rest of the devices are said to be from entry-level to high-end and will run either Windows Mobile or Linux platforms.
No more is currently known about these phones including whether or not they’ll be available in North America but ZTE has, in the past, made it clear that they’d like to gain some traction in the U.S. market.
HTC has just announced their latest handset to arrive in the US – the S743, a 3G network supported version of their S740 phone.
This phone is a non-touch WinMo 6.1 device with a nice slim form factor and a really handy front facing numeric keypad and a slide out QWERTY keyboard. Awesome! I think I love it.
Are you in the market for a new Windows Mobile phone? Well the good folks over at Mobile Tech Review have just posted up a very detailed and lengthy video review of the new Sony Xperia X1. They are “very impressed” with this WinMo device:
The hardware is impeccable, the panels are both fascinating and useful, and of course there’s no carrier bloatware! Though other phones offer many of the same features, somehow the Xperia X1 has that special sauce where the whole is greater than just the sum of its features. It’s fun, it’s cool and it offers very good entertainment possibilities while also being a very good business device thanks to Windows Mobile, the hardware keyboard and push email. The Xperia is perfect for power users and those who like something new and different (courtesy of panels), and it’s priced at the high end where mostly power users tread. If you’re just looking for an affordable Windows Mobile touch screen phone with a single user interface, the Xperia isn’t for you.
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!
This video (via Popular Mechanics) should get you up and surfing the web in no time!
You’re right – I’ve already posted a how-to on connecting your WinMo phone to your laptop (see “How-to: Internet Sharing – love between a laptop and a Windows Mobile phone“) but many people are still confused as to how to get this up and running. The above video outlines the steps needed to turn your smartphone (the video uses a Samsung Jack Windows Mobile phone) into a wireless modem via Bluetooth. It’s very easy to follow and should have you connected in no time!
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. :)
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Oooh! More Windows Mobile 6.5 news!
