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Spb Chosen to Create User Interface Panel for Sony Ericsson's Xperia X1

Spb Software, the world’s leading maker of Windows Mobile applications, develops a user interface panel for Xperia X1. As part of the strategic partnership between Sony Ericsson and Spb Software, Spb has put forth a top-notch, Spb Mobile Shell-based solution that compliments the X1 in both style and speed. Taking advantage of the smartphone’s unique panel technology, impressive hardware and dynamic wide VGA touchscreen, this custom version of Spb Mobile Shell is optimized for the new Xperia, and comes with all X1 devices as a free download.

“The Xperia panels are an innovative approach to personalization,” – comments Yaroslav Goncharov, the Product Manager of Spb Mobile Shell – “With 3D acceleration, the panels are Continue reading “Spb Chosen to Create User Interface Panel for Sony Ericsson's Xperia X1”

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iKit by iMovio – What is exactly? A netbook or a sibling to the handheld?

According to iKit’s website, it is”Think of the iKIT as a mini laptop without the complexity. It’s built like a laptop with a rugged processor and Linux based operating system, but that’s where the comparison ends.

It’s the ideal chat, email and internet accessory because it contains all the essentials without the size and cost. With several key multimedia features like music and video as well a video camera for VoIP video conferencing and you have the ultimate mobile-communicator.”

This device reminds of the Sony UX50 handheld device, which was released 5 years ago. Specifications are also quite same. The only two difference I see is the use of Linux OS and cheaper price. UX50 retailed at around $650 at that time. Sure, this won’t cost that much as time and technology has changed a lot. It is planned to be launched at Q3 of 2009. I would love to get my hands on one of these though to see how well the linux runs on it

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HP unveils 2 new mobile phones – Data Messenger and Voice Messenger

HP unveiled two mobile phones. Sadly, both have non-VGA displays and come with QVGA (320 x 240) screens.

HP iPAQ Data Messenger features:

  • Communicate intelligently: Use email, phone, and Internet 1,2 with advanced wireless technology in many countries around the world. Where WiFi is available, connect without using data plan minutes. Instant Message with Windows Live.
  • Work in style: Type and text quickly and easily with the full alphanumeric slide-out keyboard. View your work clearly with the large 2.8–inch diagonal QVGA touch-screen display.
  • Simplify your life: Skip the new phone curve with familiar Windows Mobile 6.1 and use Microsoft Outlook Office Mobile to synchronize contacts, appointments and tasks with your PC. Access and edit documents with Mobile Word, Powerpoint and Excel.
  • Find your way: Find your way with integrated GPS.
  • Enjoy the extras: 3.1MP auto focus camera with 5X digital zoom and flash LED. Convenient Micro-SD card slot for storage up to 8GB. Continue reading “HP unveils 2 new mobile phones – Data Messenger and Voice Messenger”
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Last chance to upgrade your HTC Windows Mobile 5 device to Windows Mobile 6

If you own any of the following devices and you still have not upgraded to Windows Mobile 6, then you better upgrade your device(s) before Oct 31, 2008 because HTC is going to remove the free upgrades after that date.

Here is a message on the HTC’s website:

October 31st is the last day to take advantage of the free upgrade to Windows Mobile® 6. The upgrade link will be removed from HTC’s website at 12:00 pm (noon) GMT on October 31st.

Removal of this free upgrade may affect users of the following devices: HTC S621, HTC S620, HTC P4350, HTC P3300, HTC Advantage.

You can check your windows version by Start > Settings > System tab > About

http://www.htc.com/europe/supportcontent.aspx?id=19302