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It truly is the end of an era. In just under two weeks, Microsoft will follow through with its plan to shutter the Windows Mobile 6.x Marketplace for good. In a cautionary email, Redmond asked that those still using a WM device "install any available updates in advance of the [...] shut-down," scheduled for May 17th. Not all hope is lost for the antiquated mobile operating system, though, as the announcement reminds technology holdouts that application updates can be acquired directly from developers (good luck with that). If you're out on the town this evening having a few drinks with friends, remember to pour one out for Windows Mobile, a true OG smartphone operating system.

Microsoft reminds users of Windows Mobile Marketplace's imminent demise originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 04 May 2012 17:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>66.5App StoreAppStoreCloseDownloadMarketplaceMicrosoftmobilepostminiServiceSoftwareWindow Mobile MarketplaceWindowMobileMarketplaceWindows MobileWindows Mobile 6Windows Mobile 6.5WindowsMobileWindowsMobile6WindowsMobile6.5WinMoWMWM6Fri, 04 May 2012 17:56:00 EST<![CDATA[Microsoft putting Windows Mobile 6.x market out to pasture]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/08/microsoft-putting-windows-mobile-6-x-market-out-to-pasture/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/08/microsoft-putting-windows-mobile-6-x-market-out-to-pasture/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/08/microsoft-putting-windows-mobile-6-x-market-out-to-pasture/#comments Windows Marketplace for MobileAre you still out there rockin' a Windows Mobile device? And, yes, notice we did not say "Windows Phone." Well, we've got some bad news (besides the fact that your handset is seriously obsolete) -- the Windows Marketplace for Mobile is getting ready to ride off into the sunset. In May of last year Microsoft stopped accepting new app submissions, now the store is being scheduled for complete shutdown on May 9th of 2012. After that day you might still be able to score some software straight from the devs or via third-party markets, but you'll no longer be able browse or download from the official outlet. If you're interested in a bit more info, we've embedded the entire notice after the break.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

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Microsoft putting Windows Mobile 6.x market out to pasture originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 08 Mar 2012 16:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>closeclosingmarketplacemicrosoftmobilepostcrossshutdownwindows marketplace for mobilewindows marketplace for mobile 6.xWindows MobileWindows Mobile 6Windows Mobile 6.5Windows Mobile 6.xWindowsMarketplaceForMobileWindowsMarketplaceForMobile6.xWindowsMobileWindowsMobile6WindowsMobile6.5WindowsMobile6.xWinMoThu, 08 Mar 2012 16:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Windows Mobile takes up roost in Windows Phone, thanks to WML project (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/17/wml-shows-windows-mobile-running-within-windows-phone-video/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/17/wml-shows-windows-mobile-running-within-windows-phone-video/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/17/wml-shows-windows-mobile-running-within-windows-phone-video/#comments Windows Mobile takes up roost in Windows Phone, thanks to WML project (video)
Whether you're looking for a good laugh or a simple trip down memory lane, seeing Windows Mobile 6.1 hobble around like a grumpy old man within Windows Phone might just satisfy both those urges. The technical stunt comes courtesy of the Dark Forces Team, which is now previewing a bit of hackery known as WML (Windows Mobile Loader?). While details of the project have yet to be made public, a video posted to YouTube clearly shows the elderly OS accessible from within Windows Phone on an HTC Gold (HD7). Support for Windows Mobile 6.5 is also in the works, but for the moment, just take a peep at the most important visual treat in the above clip.

Windows Mobile takes up roost in Windows Phone, thanks to WML project (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 17 Feb 2012 16:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dark forces teamDarkForcesTeamdftgoldhackhackedhackshd7htchtc goldhtc hd7HtcGoldHtcHd7mobilepostminivideowindows mobilewindows mobile 6.1windows mobile 6.5windows mobile loaderwindows phoneWindowsMobileWindowsMobile6.1WindowsMobile6.5WindowsMobileLoaderWindowsPhonewmlFri, 17 Feb 2012 16:36:00 EST<![CDATA[MobiUS smartphone ultrasound hits the market two years too late for relevancy]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/13/mobius-smartphone-ultrasound-hits-the-market-two-years-too-late/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/13/mobius-smartphone-ultrasound-hits-the-market-two-years-too-late/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/13/mobius-smartphone-ultrasound-hits-the-market-two-years-too-late/#comments Mobisante MobiUS smartphone ultrasound Mobisante's MobiUS smartphone ultrasound system scored FDA approval back in February, a big step towards getting the product out the door. Now the brainchild of former Microsoft bigwig Dr. Sailesh Chutani is finally available to order, the only problem is that it's based around two-year-old tech. At the heart of the MobiUS system is a Toshiba TG01 (it of Windows Mobile 6.5 stock) a now hopelessly outdated handset. Still, the probe and phone together cost $7,495, just a tiny fraction of what traditional ultrasound systems cost. We're sure there are small clinics, especially in poor and remote parts of the world, that are already eyeing Dr. Chutani's solution and, if his company scores enough orders, he hopes to cut the price in half. Maybe they can put some of that money towards developing a system that works with smartphone platforms people actually use -- like Android and iOS. Check out the demo video after the break.

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MobiUS smartphone ultrasound hits the market two years too late for relevancy originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 13 Oct 2011 09:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>medicalmedicinemobisantemobisante mobiusmobisante mobius smartphone ultrasoundMobisanteMobiusMobisanteMobiusSmartphoneUltrasoundMobiUSmobius smartphone ultrasoundMobiusSmartphoneUltrasoundSailesh ChutaniSaileshChutanismartphone ultrasoundSmartphoneUltrasoundTG01toshibatoshiba tg01ToshibaTg01ultrasoundultrasound stethoscopeUltrasoundStethoscopewindows mobilewindows mobile 6.5WindowsMobileWindowsMobile6.5Thu, 13 Oct 2011 09:18:00 EST<![CDATA[Marketplace for Windows Mobile website closing shop on July 15th, My Phone following suit]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/08/marketplace-for-windows-mobile-website-closing-shop-on-july-15th/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/08/marketplace-for-windows-mobile-website-closing-shop-on-july-15th/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/08/marketplace-for-windows-mobile-website-closing-shop-on-july-15th/#comments For most phone enthusiasts, hearing that Windows Mobile 6 is winding up operations is much like receiving news that your neighbor is moving -- when all along you'd thought the house was empty. And so it's with some remorse that we announce the Windows Marketplace for Mobile website will cease operations on July 15th -- the very day it will stop accepting app submissions from developers. Those hesitant to go Metro are given a reprieve, however, as the storefront will survive on your mobile device -- ready and willing to accept your impulse purchases.

In related sadness, the My Phone sync service will meet a similar fate on August 7th, giving you until that date to migrate to SkyDrive. If you're forgetful, Microsoft plans to automatically save your contacts, calendars, text messages and photos to its Live service -- but it's on you to transition your video, music and documents. We know everybody makes the switch at their own pace, but once you're ready to part with that iPaq perhaps it will find a happy future on the streets of Hong Kong. For the complete communique from Microsoft itself, just follow the break.

[Thanks, all]

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Marketplace for Windows Mobile website closing shop on July 15th, My Phone following suit originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 08 Jun 2011 21:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appapp storeappsAppStoremarketplacemicrosoftmobilemy phoneMyPhonewindowswindows mobilewindows mobile 6windows mobile 6.5windows phoneWindows Phone MarketplaceWindowsMobileWindowsMobile6WindowsMobile6.5WindowsPhoneWindowsPhoneMarketplaceWed, 08 Jun 2011 21:56:00 EST<![CDATA[Microsoft ending WinMo 6.x app submissions to focus on newfound love of tropical fruit]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/25/microsoft-ending-winmo-6-x-app-submissions-to-focus-on-newfound/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/25/microsoft-ending-winmo-6-x-app-submissions-to-focus-on-newfound/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/25/microsoft-ending-winmo-6-x-app-submissions-to-focus-on-newfound/#comments While Microsoft has been singing the praises of the latest version of Windows Phone, it's also been making quiet funeral arrangements for the operating system's predecessor, letting developers know via e-mail last week that it will be be shuttering Windows Mobile 6.x app submissions this summer. As of July 15th, the company will no longer accept new apps or updates to older ones, including pricing and metadata -- not a shocking turn of events, given the software giant's current love affair with WP7. Despite the deadline, however, users will still be able to download the soon to be neglected apps, stats will still be tallied, and developers will still get paid for their work. And don't feel too bad for Windows Mobile -- we're sure its old pals Zune and Clippy have been holding a spot for it on the other side of the pearly gates.

Microsoft ending WinMo 6.x app submissions to focus on newfound love of tropical fruit originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 25 May 2011 08:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appapp submissionAppSubmissionmicrosoftmobilewindowswindows mobilewindows mobile 6windows mobile 6.5windows phoneWindows Phone MarketplaceWindowsMobileWindowsMobile6WindowsMobile6.5WindowsPhoneWindowsPhoneMarketplaceWed, 25 May 2011 08:53:00 EST<![CDATA[Keepin' it real fake: Windows Phone 7 debuts in China]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/27/keepin-it-real-fake-windows-phone-7-debuts-in-china/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/27/keepin-it-real-fake-windows-phone-7-debuts-in-china/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/27/keepin-it-real-fake-windows-phone-7-debuts-in-china/#comments If smartphone platforms are legitimized by a KIRF manufacturer's tenacity to rip them off, then Windows Phone has truly arrived. Today we're looking at a larger than life "HTC"-branded knock-off of the Omnia 7, replete with an 800 x 480 4.8-inch (!) capacitive touchscreen and 1GHz Snapdragon processor. Given the massive size of this phone, there's plenty of room for features, which include Bluetooth, WiFi and GPS connectivity, along with a five megapixel camera, dual-SIMs and two microSD slots (for up to 32GB storage). Whew. Impressive specs aside, the device comes saddled with Windows Mobile 6.5 -- which has been heavily modified to resemble WP7's tile interface. There's no word yet on pricing -- just ask someone selling phones on a blanket the next time you're in Shenzhen, okay?

Keepin' it real fake: Windows Phone 7 debuts in China originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 27 Apr 2011 01:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>chinachinesefakehtckeepin it real fakeKeepinItRealFakekirfknockoffOmniaomnia 7Omnia7samsungsamsung omnia 7SamsungOmnia7Shenzhenwindows mobile 6.5Windows Phonewindows phone 7WindowsMobile6.5WindowsPhoneWindowsPhone7wp7Wed, 27 Apr 2011 01:56:00 EST<![CDATA[Magellan's eXplorist Pro 10 does GIS data collection for $700, makes Google maps green with envy]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/15/magellans-explorist-pro-10-does-gis-data-collection-for-700-m/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/15/magellans-explorist-pro-10-does-gis-data-collection-for-700-m/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/15/magellans-explorist-pro-10-does-gis-data-collection-for-700-m/#comments It's been quite awhile since we last saw a GIS unit from Magellan, but the company is once again dipping its toes in the cold, clear waters of GPS data collection. Running Windows Mobile 6.5 (so it'll play nice with existing GIS data collection programs) and powered by dual AA disposables, the eXplorist Pro 10 has a three-inch 240 x 400 color transreflective display -- so on-screen site surveying is as easy in direct sunlight as it is in the dark of night. The device fears neither raincloud nor Super Soaker and comes with a 533 Mhz CPU, 128MB of RAM, 4GB of onboard memory, and room for more bits and bytes via microSD. A 3.2 megapixel camera, three-axis compass, pressure altimeter, and a barometer round out the geographic measurement gear, and a Bluetooth radio is included for connecting peripherals should the existing array of tools be insufficient for your mapmaking needs. On sale now for $699.99, the Pro 10 is aimed squarely at the pro crowd (shocking, we know), but Google's pretty much made casual cartography unnecessary, anyway. Press release is after the break.

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Magellan's eXplorist Pro 10 does GIS data collection for $700, makes Google maps green with envy originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 15 Apr 2011 05:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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No matter how many we see, we never cease to be amazed by some of the KIRFs out there. Take this Droid X, for instance, which doesn't even bother with a name like "Motorolo Foid X," and even goes so far as to include some legitimate-looking Verizon branding to back up its nearly spot-on appearance. The real kicker, however, is that the KIRFers behind the device have decided to ditch Android in favor of Windows Mobile 6.5 for reasons unknown to us. Don't believe us? Check it out in action in the video after the break, and look for the device itself to set you back around $244.

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Keepin' it real fake: Verizon-branded Droid X ditches Android for Windows Mobile 6.5 (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 03 Dec 2010 06:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>droiddroid xDroidXkirfmotorolaverizonvideowindows mobilewindows mobile 6.5WindowsMobileWindowsMobile6.5Fri, 03 Dec 2010 06:38:00 EST<![CDATA[TerreStar Genus now available to anyone who wants one for just $1,150]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/23/terrestar-genus-now-available-to-anyone-who-wants-one-for-just/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/23/terrestar-genus-now-available-to-anyone-who-wants-one-for-just/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/23/terrestar-genus-now-available-to-anyone-who-wants-one-for-just/#comments Just how much is the promise of anywhere, anytime cellphone reception worth to you? If you answered "one thousand, one hundred and fifty dollars," well... your time has finally come. After initially launching through business channels alone for $800, TerreStar's unique GSM / HSPA Windows Mobile 6.5 smartphone for AT&T with satellite connectivity is now available to consumers from all walks of life, as long as you've got $1,149.99 lying around. The Genus features Bluetooth, WiFi, GPS, a 2 megapixel camera, and pretty much every other amenity you'd expect form a WinMo 6.5 smartphone with circa-2008 hardware specs, with the obvious exception that it can be used anywhere you can see TerreStar's satellite pretty much anywhere in North America. Of course, we'd be a little hesitant about buying a four-figure phone that operates on a bankrupt service, but if you need coverage in the boondocks, your options are pretty limited. Follow the break for TerreStar's demo video and full press release.

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TerreStar Genus now available to anyone who wants one for just $1,150 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 23 Nov 2010 15:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>attgenussat phonesatellite phoneSatellitePhoneSatPhoneterrestarvideowindows mobilewindows mobile 6.5WindowsMobileWindowsMobile6.5winmo 6.5Winmo6.5wm6.5Tue, 23 Nov 2010 15:27:00 EST<![CDATA[Verizon rolls out FiOS on Demand app for Android, BlackBerry, Windows Mobile]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/07/verizon-rolls-out-fios-on-demand-app-for-android-blackberry-wi/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/07/verizon-rolls-out-fios-on-demand-app-for-android-blackberry-wi/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/07/verizon-rolls-out-fios-on-demand-app-for-android-blackberry-wi/#comments
There's still no word on that promised, live TV-enabled iPad app, but Verizon has just rolled out its FiOS on Demand app for Android, BlackBerry and Windows Mobile 6.5, which will let you buy, rent and watch so-called Flex View movies right on your phone. As we'd heard earlier, the number of officially supported devices is somewhat limited to start with --- including the Droid X, Droid 2, and Storm 2, to name a couple -- but Verizon notes that the list is expanding, and to check back often. Of course, you won't simply be limited to watching the movies on your phone; you can also transfer them from your phone to your PC, and view them on any combination of up to four devices in addition to a FiOS TV set-top box.

[Thanks, Nate]

Verizon rolls out FiOS on Demand app for Android, BlackBerry, Windows Mobile originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 07 Oct 2010 18:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Spotify launches on Windows Mobile, coming soon for Windows Phone 7 originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 04 Oct 2010 09:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>itunesmicrosoftmusicmusic streamingMusicStreamingsmartphonesoftwarespotifystreamstreamingvideowindows mobilewindows mobile 6.5windows phone 7WindowsMobileWindowsMobile6.5WindowsPhone7Mon, 04 Oct 2010 09:45:00 EST<![CDATA[TerreStar Genus hybrid satellite phone hits AT&T at long last for $799]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/21/terrestar-genus-hybrid-satellite-phone-hits-atandt-at-long-last/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/21/terrestar-genus-hybrid-satellite-phone-hits-atandt-at-long-last/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/21/terrestar-genus-hybrid-satellite-phone-hits-atandt-at-long-last/#comments It's been just shy of a year since TerreStar's Windows Mobile-based Genus was announced for AT&T, offering a unique combination of GSM / HSPA backed up with satellite capability for those times when you find yourself in the middle of nowhere; in fact, you may have assumed that it had already been released by now. After all, this isn't the phone for 97 percent of the population -- it runs Windows Mobile and still works in places where us soft city folk would never dream of going -- so odds are good you never bothered to follow up on it. Fact is, though, it's just now available for the first time today, so as long as you've got a line of sight to TerreStar's bird and a willingness to tolerate WinMo 6.5.3, you'll be able to make and receive calls throughout the US, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands and in the surrounding waters -- and it's all on one telephone number. Of course, having a single number eliminates the cool factor of being able to say "if you can't reach me, try my sat phone," but let's be honest: convenience wins here. Right now, the phone's only available to business and government users... and with $799 upfront for the phone and satellite service running $25 a month plus per-minute, per-message, and per-megabyte charges of 65 cents, 40 cents, and 5 dollars, respectively, that's probably for the best. Follow the break for AT&T's full press release.

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TerreStar Genus hybrid satellite phone hits AT&T at long last for $799 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 21 Sep 2010 00:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>attbreaking newsBreakingNewsgenusqwertysatellitesatellite phoneSatellitePhoneterrestarwindows mobilewindows mobile 6.5windows mobile 6.5.3WindowsMobileWindowsMobile6.5WindowsMobile6.5.3winmowinmo 6.5winmo 6.5.3Winmo6.5Winmo6.5.3Tue, 21 Sep 2010 00:07:00 EST<![CDATA[Intermec CS40 walks the work / play tightrope, WinMo 6.5 threatens to knock it off]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/20/intermec-cs40-walks-the-work-play-tightrope-winmo-6-5-threate/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/20/intermec-cs40-walks-the-work-play-tightrope-winmo-6-5-threate/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/20/intermec-cs40-walks-the-work-play-tightrope-winmo-6-5-threate/#comments Even phone holster users (don't be shy, we love you) have every reason to shy away from using most of today's ultra-rugged business handsets from manufacturers like Symbol once they clock out for the day -- they're just too beastly, and typically, they trade every last ounce of ergonomic credibility in an effort to be as bulletproof as possible. That's a problem that Intermec is looking to tackle head-on with the new CS40, a phone that makes few reliability concessions while stepping down to a true smartphone form factor (and if you look closely, you can even see some hints of style in there). Just how rugged are we talking? Intermec says it'll survive multiple drops onto concrete from four feet onto all four corners, will stand up to dust and splashed liquids, and still manages to include a 2D barcode scanner so that you can perform your weekly inventory with flair. It'll be available in QWERTY and numeric keypad variants in the fourth quarter, but never mind the styling: can you carry Windows Mobile Handheld knowing full well all the cool kids will have Windows Phone 7 by then? Follow the break for Intermec's full press release.

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Intermec CS40 walks the work / play tightrope, WinMo 6.5 threatens to knock it off originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 20 Sep 2010 15:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Being able to combine the best of both worlds is something of a shanzhai strong suit. Unfortunately, we don't see conjuring up a Droid with Windows Mobile 6.5 as the best of both worlds. As for the phone itself, it holds up pretty well, with a 533MHz Huawei Hass K3 processor, 256MB memory, 3 megapixel camera, 3.5-inch (800x480) display, dual SIM cards (GSM 900 / 1800) , and the usual GPS, WiFi, and FM receiver. But is it as mind-bending as an iPhone that runs Android? We'll let you be the judge of that. Get a closer look after the break.

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Keepin' it real fake: a Moto Droid for WinMo diehards originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 25 Aug 2010 12:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>droidHuaweiHuawei Hass K3Huawei K3HuaweiHassK3HuaweiK3kirfmotorola droidMotorolaDroidshanzhaiwindows mobilewindows mobile 6.5WindowsMobileWindowsMobile6.5winmoWed, 25 Aug 2010 12:17:00 EST<![CDATA[Keepin' it real fake: EVO 4G Shanzai edition]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/04/keepin-it-real-fake-evo-4g-shanzai-edition/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/04/keepin-it-real-fake-evo-4g-shanzai-edition/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/04/keepin-it-real-fake-evo-4g-shanzai-edition/#comments Shameless isn't even the word for it. While some companies try to get away with calling themselves Nokla or BlockBerry, these Chinese KIRFers have no qualms about copying HTC's EVO 4G in its entirety (externally, anyhow). Yes, that includes the Sprint insignia and the promise of 4G, both of which are, of course, amusingly untrue. Not only do you not get that supersonic WiMAX radio, you also miss out on Android, as this EVO rides the WinMo 6.5 gravy train. There's also no 8 megapixel camera, no 720p video, and no mini-HDMI output. But you still get a 4.3-inch, 800 x 480 screen and one of the best copy-and-paste KIRF jobs we've seen to date. See the back of this skilled imitator after the break.

Continue reading Keepin' it real fake: EVO 4G Shanzai edition

Keepin' it real fake: EVO 4G Shanzai edition originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 04 Aug 2010 07:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>4gchinachineseevo 4gEvo4ghtchtc evo 4gHtcEvo4gimitationkeepin it real fakeKeepinItRealFakekirfknockoffsprintwindows mobilewindows mobile 6.5WindowsMobileWindowsMobile6.5winmoWed, 04 Aug 2010 07:33:00 EST<![CDATA[HTC starts selling phones in China under its own name]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/27/htc-starts-selling-phones-in-china-under-its-own-name/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/27/htc-starts-selling-phones-in-china-under-its-own-name/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/27/htc-starts-selling-phones-in-china-under-its-own-name/#comments It's long been the case that if you wanted a HTC handset over in the world's most populous nation, you'd have had to look for its rebadged variant under the Dopod brand. But, as of today, that is no more. The prolific Taiwanese phone maker has decided that its name is now recognizable and valuable enough in China to be put on its own hardware and is kicking off a campaign with four own-branded phones. The Wildfire and Desire we're all familiar with already, while the Tianxi looks like a mildly tweaked HD2 and the Tianyi is a mix-and-match of design elements from the rest of HTC's portfolio. The company's also announcing a partnership with China Mobile to bring these puppies to market, so it's looking like smooth sailing ahead. Full PR after the break.

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HTC starts selling phones in China under its own name originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 27 Jul 2010 05:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidbrandbrandingchinachina mobileChinaMobiledesiredopodhtclaunchofficialtianxitianyiwildfirewindows mobilewindows mobile 6.5WindowsMobileWindowsMobile6.5Tue, 27 Jul 2010 05:06:00 EST<![CDATA[Kin skin for Windows Mobile 6.5 leads to more questions than answers]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/18/kin-skin-for-windows-mobile-6-5-leads-to-more-questions-than-ans/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/18/kin-skin-for-windows-mobile-6-5-leads-to-more-questions-than-ans/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/18/kin-skin-for-windows-mobile-6-5-leads-to-more-questions-than-ans/#comments How would we like to replace the UI on our Windows Mobile 6.5 phone with the Kin UI? Well, we never really thought about it, we suppose... and frankly, we're not sure why anyone else did, either. Alas, KinLauncher is here, delivering a pretty authentic Kin-esque home screen but not much else -- as soon as you touch anything, you'll be dumped back into the cold comfort of WinMo (or Sense, as the case may be). It's available for download, if you're really into that sort of thing -- but if you'd rather enjoy the carnage from a safe distance, there's a video after the break.

Continue reading Kin skin for Windows Mobile 6.5 leads to more questions than answers

Kin skin for Windows Mobile 6.5 leads to more questions than answers originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 18 Jun 2010 03:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>kinmicrosoftskinuivideowindows mobilewindows mobile 6.5WindowsMobileWindowsMobile6.5winmowinmo 6.5Winmo6.5wm6.5Fri, 18 Jun 2010 03:21:00 EST<![CDATA[iPhone 4 vs. the smartphone elite: EVO 4G, N8, Pre Plus, and HD2]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/07/iphone-4-vs-the-smartphone-elite-evo-4g-n8-pre-plus-and-hd2/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/07/iphone-4-vs-the-smartphone-elite-evo-4g-n8-pre-plus-and-hd2/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/07/iphone-4-vs-the-smartphone-elite-evo-4g-n8-pre-plus-and-hd2/#comments We know how the iPhone 4 sizes up against the aging 3GS -- but how does it fare against its fiercest competitors from all the major platforms? We wish we had some production Windows Phone 7 kit to check out here, but in the meantime, take a look at the results against the gruesome foursome of the EVO 4G, N8, Pre Plus, and HD2. You might be surprised by some of the results -- and sorry, RIM, you don't get to play until you bring some fresh, media-heavy hardware to the table. Nothing personal!

Continue reading iPhone 4 vs. the smartphone elite: EVO 4G, N8, Pre Plus, and HD2

iPhone 4 vs. the smartphone elite: EVO 4G, N8, Pre Plus, and HD2 originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 07 Jun 2010 17:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Falling somewhere between the flash of the Chocolate and no-frills, no surprises industrial design of the recently launched Ally, LG has outed the Fathom (aka VS750) with little fanfare. Featuring a mercifully unadorned WinMo 6.5.3 (save for wallpaper, pictured above, designed by a certain Vera Wang), a 1GHz CPU, quad band GSM, and a handful of AC adapters for charging all over Europe and the UK, this is a device clearly meant to go global. But will it capture people's hearts and minds? Read on to find out.

Gallery: LG Fathom VS750 Review

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LG Fathom VS750 review originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 24 May 2010 11:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>fathomfeaturehands onhands-onHandsOnlglg fathomlg vs750LgFathomLgVs750mobilereviewsmartphonevs750windows mobilewindows mobile 6.5windows mobile classicwindows mobile classic 6.5WindowsMobileWindowsMobile6.5WindowsMobileClassicWindowsMobileClassic6.5worldphoneMon, 24 May 2010 11:30:00 EST<![CDATA[T-Mobile's update for HTC HD2 now extra official, wipes some game purchases]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/18/t-mobiles-update-for-htc-hd2-now-extra-official-wipes-some-gam/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/18/t-mobiles-update-for-htc-hd2-now-extra-official-wipes-some-gam/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/18/t-mobiles-update-for-htc-hd2-now-extra-official-wipes-some-gam/#comments On the list of ways to not foster customer satisfaction, deleting purchased apps with no recourse for getting them back has to be very, very high on the list, doesn't it? T-Mobile's now trumpeting that sort-of-leaked official update for the HD2 that features "stability and performance improvements" on top of a new ROM-integrated T-Mobile MyAccount app, but if you purchased the full versions of the demo games that came bundled with your phone, beware: installing the upgrade will wipe you out, and the only advice T-Mobile has for you is to "re-purchase them at the standard cost." Gee, thanks, guys!

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

T-Mobile's update for HTC HD2 now extra official, wipes some game purchases originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 18 May 2010 19:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>hd2htcmobilet-mobileupdateupgradewindows mobilewindows mobile 6.5WindowsMobileWindowsMobile6.5winmowinmo 6.5Winmo6.5wm6.5Tue, 18 May 2010 19:56:00 EST<![CDATA[Bing turn-by-turn navigation for Windows Mobile gets taken for a test drive]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/13/bing-turn-by-turn-navigation-for-windows-mobile-gets-taken-for-a/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/13/bing-turn-by-turn-navigation-for-windows-mobile-gets-taken-for-a/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/13/bing-turn-by-turn-navigation-for-windows-mobile-gets-taken-for-a/#comments
Microsoft certainly added all the right features to its Bing navigation app for Windows Mobile, but does it actually deliver the goods in real world use? It does according to the folks at PocketNow, who have put the app through its paces and kindly provided a quick demo video of it running on an HTC HD2. While there's nothing too shocking or surprising, it looks like the voice input works well, and the turn-by-turn directions seem to be at least up to par with your average navigation device -- it even has a few nice touches like being able to tap on the screen to repeat the instructions. Head on past the break to check it out the video and, if you're still unsure, you can always take the app for a spin yourself -- it is free, after all.

[Thanks, Keenan I]

Continue reading Bing turn-by-turn navigation for Windows Mobile gets taken for a test drive

Bing turn-by-turn navigation for Windows Mobile gets taken for a test drive originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 13 May 2010 16:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bingbing navigationBingNavigationgpsnavigationturn-by-turnturn-by-turn navigationTurn-by-turnNavigationvideowindows mobilewindows mobile 6.5WindowsMobileWindowsMobile6.5Thu, 13 May 2010 16:27:00 EST<![CDATA[Office Mobile 2010 released, free upgrade for WinMo 6.5 users (update)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/12/office-mobile-2010-released-free-upgrade-for-winmo-6-5-users/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/12/office-mobile-2010-released-free-upgrade-for-winmo-6-5-users/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/12/office-mobile-2010-released-free-upgrade-for-winmo-6-5-users/#comments After having gone to public beta late last year, Office Mobile 2010 is now available in conjunction with the retail release of the full desktop version of Office 2010, bringing comprehensive Word, Excel, and PowerPoint editing capabilities to the pocket -- on Windows Mobile 6.5, that is. Yes, granted, Windows Phone 7 is Microsoft's biggest mobile news this year, but there'll be a huge legacy base of 6.5 users out there for a long time to come, and they're pretty much the core audience for the sorts of features that Office Mobile 2010 is offering: SharePoint integration for grabbing documents from the office, a nifty Bluetooth controller mode for PowerPoint presentations, and so on... you know, suit-and-tie stuff. The download is available today from Windows Marketplace for users of 6.5 devices with an older version of Office Mobile installed -- so go on, Tiger, whip up the hottest quarterly reports the world has ever seen. We know you have it in you. Follow the break for Redmond's full Office 2010 press release.

Update: Curious what Office 2010 will look like on Windows Phone 7? Get a glimpse into the not-so-distant-future in Microsoft's video presentation, and fast forward to 52:45 for the good stuff. [Thanks, Kamara B.]

Continue reading Office Mobile 2010 released, free upgrade for WinMo 6.5 users (update)

Office Mobile 2010 released, free upgrade for WinMo 6.5 users (update) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 12 May 2010 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>excelofficeoffice 2010office mobile 2010Office2010OfficeMobile2010powerpointwindows mobilewindows mobile 6.5WindowsMobileWindowsMobile6.5winmowinmo 6.5Winmo6.5wm6.5wordWed, 12 May 2010 11:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Current T-Mobile customers having hard time upgrading to HTC HD2 (updated with statement)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/07/current-t-mobile-customers-having-hard-time-upgrading-to-htc-hd2/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/07/current-t-mobile-customers-having-hard-time-upgrading-to-htc-hd2/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/07/current-t-mobile-customers-having-hard-time-upgrading-to-htc-hd2/#commentsFirst, the good news: T-Mobile's HD2 is in stock online and apparently at many corporate-owned retail locations. Now, the bad: the carrier seems to be putting these things on lockdown right now, only offering them to new customers signing up for a fresh contract. This is a tactic T-Mobile has applied in the past, so we're not terribly surprised to see them do it here, too -- but it's still a disappointment, especially considering that the phone has been out for a few weeks now. Just goes to show you that a net add is worth considerably more than a loyal customer is (particularly one who's still under contract), but in the meantime, might we recommend the iHTC HD2?

Update: We've received an official statement from T-Mobile on the matter, and it sounds like they're "giving priority to existing customers" with new inventory coming in. Sweet! Here's the full verbiage:
"T-Mobile understands the inventory challenges for the HTC HD2 and continues to work diligently in order to supply our customers with this highly popular product. As we receive additional inventory of the HTC HD2, we are giving priority to our existing customers. However, the demand for the device is still exceeding our supply.

Depending on the location, some T-Mobile retail stores may still have some HTC HD2 inventory available. We suggest that interested customers contact their local T-Mobile store via phone before visiting to see if they have the HTC HD2 available. If they do not have the HTC HD2 available, some stores are taking names and contact information, and will be able to notify customers once that location has product available."

Current T-Mobile customers having hard time upgrading to HTC HD2 (updated with statement) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 07 May 2010 14:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>hd2t-mobileupgradewindows mobilewindows mobile 6.5WindowsMobileWindowsMobile6.5winmo 6.5Winmo6.5wm6.5Fri, 07 May 2010 14:28:00 EST<![CDATA[Keepin' it real fake: HTC HD, too]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/06/keepin-it-real-fake-htc-hd-too/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/06/keepin-it-real-fake-htc-hd-too/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/06/keepin-it-real-fake-htc-hd-too/#comments If you're going to rip off one of the more memorable Windows Mobile devices ever made, you'd think you'd want to at least clone its most notable feature -- but seriously, what do we know about the KIRF business? Yeah, well, this little number manufactured by a firm doing business as "iHTC" (no relation to HTC, we're sure) looks an awful lot like the HD2, but lacks that all-important 4.3-inch display, instead trading down for a more pedestrian 3.6-inch unit. On the upside, it's still WVGA and packs the latest and greatest Windows Mobile 6.5.3 (if "latest and greatest" really applies there) plus a 5 megapixel autofocus cam -- not bad specs for a device that eats copyrights for breakfast. Seems you can hunt one of these puppies down for about 1,580 yuan ($231), so start saving and packing for your Chinese adventure -- and in the meantime, follow the break for a comprehensive video demo of the finest technology iHTC has to offer.

Continue reading Keepin' it real fake: HTC HD, too

Keepin' it real fake: HTC HD, too originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 06 May 2010 00:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>clonehd2htcihtckirfvideowindows mobilewindows mobile 6.5windows mobile 6.5.3WindowsMobileWindowsMobile6.5WindowsMobile6.5.3winmowinmo 6.5Winmo6.5winmo6.5.3wm6.5Thu, 06 May 2010 00:39:00 EST<![CDATA[Samsung Exec launched for US Cellular, suggests WinMo ain't dead yet]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/26/samsung-exec-launched-for-us-cellular-suggests-winmo-aint-dead/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/26/samsung-exec-launched-for-us-cellular-suggests-winmo-aint-dead/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/26/samsung-exec-launched-for-us-cellular-suggests-winmo-aint-dead/#comments You probably won't hear Microsoft lauding this thing too much -- it's got bigger fish to fry at the moment -- but Samsung and US Cellular have just teamed up to launch the i225 Exec, a simple Windows Mobile 6.5 Standard-based smartphone with a portrait QWERTY keyboard. It's got a 2 megapixel camera and microSD expansion up to 32GB (assuming you can actually track down a 32GB SanDisk card), but otherwise, this is about as straightforward and basic as a modern smartphone can get -- no frills, just straight-up touchscreen-free legacy WinMo action. It's available right now for $99.95 on a new two-year contract after $70 rebate.

Samsung Exec launched for US Cellular, suggests WinMo ain't dead yet originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 26 Apr 2010 16:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sony Ericsson pushes major firmware update for Xperia X2, all three owners celebrate originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 06 Apr 2010 17:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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When dealing with Chinese products that have yet to cross the pond (and are unlikely ever to), you spend a lot of time looking at translated docs, trying to figure out what the hell it is exactly they're trying to pitch to you. For instance, the Qi U1000 that we caught wind of last September -- or its successor, the U2000, pictured above. Looks like a MID, acts like a smartphone, yet someone (or, more likely, something) insists on calling it a "Smartbook." What we do know is that it'll run you 2,680 Chinese yuan (roughly $390), and it sports Windows Mobile 6.5 OS, a 624MHz Marvell CPU, a 3.2 megapixel camera, and a whopping 5-inch touchscreen. What do you think: Can you handle this much phone?

Qi Smartbook U2000 gets WinMo 6.5 upgrade, retains its wide berth originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 01 Apr 2010 10:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Toshiba K01 goes official as IS02 in Japan originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 30 Mar 2010 04:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amoledauau japanAuJapanis02japank01kddikddi auKddiAuofficialqwertyqwerty sliderQwertySliderslidersnapdragontoshibatoshiba k01ToshibaK01windows mobilewindows mobile 6.5WindowsMobileWindowsMobile6.5winmoTue, 30 Mar 2010 04:14:00 EST<![CDATA[Toshiba's QWERTY-equipped K01 slides through the FCC]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/29/toshibas-qwerty-equipped-k01-slides-through-the-fcc/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/29/toshibas-qwerty-equipped-k01-slides-through-the-fcc/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/29/toshibas-qwerty-equipped-k01-slides-through-the-fcc/#comments If you've yet to lose faith in Windows Mobile 6.5, or if you're holding out hope for community-made Windows Phone 7 patches magically upgrading your OS, here's another handset for your consideration. Toshiba's K01 comes with a 1GHz Snapdragon inside and a QWERTY keyboard plus 4.1-inch AMOLED touchscreen (capacitive) on the outside. Its stroll through the FCC today revealed support for 850/900/1800/1900 GSM/EDGE frequencies, meaning you may get a choice between AT&T and T-Mobile's networks. So now that we've narrowed down the carriers a little bit and certified this WiFi- and Bluetooth-equipped beastie, all that remains is to wait and see if the pricing is sufficiently alluring to entice all those starry-eyed T-Mobile subscribers who keep giving the HD2 lusty looks. Not long to go now. FCC label pictured after the break.

Update: Looks like this one is headed to Europe and Asia with test reports indicating support for UMTS Bands I and VIII and some expensive 1900MHz data while roaming North America.

Continue reading Toshiba's QWERTY-equipped K01 slides through the FCC

Toshiba's QWERTY-equipped K01 slides through the FCC originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 29 Mar 2010 05:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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T-Mobile HD2 can be had for $100 from Amazon, others originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 25 Mar 2010 13:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amazonhd2htct-mobilewindows mobilewindows mobile 6.5WindowsMobileWindowsMobile6.5winmo 6.5Winmo6.5wm6.5Thu, 25 Mar 2010 13:01:00 EST<![CDATA[HTC EVO 4G vs. HD2 and Desire... fight!]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/23/htc-evo-4g-vs-hd2-and-desire-fight/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/23/htc-evo-4g-vs-hd2-and-desire-fight/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/23/htc-evo-4g-vs-hd2-and-desire-fight/#comments Now that the excitement of the EVO 4G announce has finally worn off, it's time to get down to more practical matters -- in a street fight, would the WiMAX-powered beast hold its own against an HD2 and a Desire, for example? We had all three in a room just now, and here's what we've got to say:
  • It feels significantly beefier than the HD2, but in reality, it's not -- it's just a single millimeter thicker. The brushed metal back of the HD2 is a little sexier, but just by the tiniest of margins; it's hard to argue with soft touch and a kickstand, obviously.
  • We would've never noticed this without the Desire next to it, but the EVO's text is pretty huge, a side effect of the fact that it's running the same resolution on a screen 0.6 inches larger. It's not annoying, really, but it struck us that they could've comfortably fit quite a bit more information on the screen without getting cramped. The Desire's display is more vibrant, too, but that makes sense -- we're indoors under artificial lighting and the Desire has AMOLED on board.
  • The EVO's got touch-sensitive buttons below the display that function much like the Nexus One's, but no worries: they work quite a bit better. We think this might be because there's more touch-sensitive bezel real estate below the keys; on the Nexus One, you've got to be far too accurate for comfort.
  • Interestingly, this is the first EVO we've seen today with a silver earpiece grill -- Sprint's have been red. We've confirmed with HTC that production devices will be silver.
Want to draw some of your own conclusions? See the shots for yourself in the gallery below.

Gallery: HTC EVO 4G vs. HD2 and Desire... fight!

HTC EVO 4G vs. HD2 and Desire... fight! originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 23 Mar 2010 19:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidctiactia 2010Ctia2010desireevo 4gEvo4ghands-onhd2htcsensewindows mobilewindows mobile 6.5WindowsMobileWindowsMobile6.5wm6.5Tue, 23 Mar 2010 19:40:00 EST<![CDATA[VS750 confirms LG's love for WinMo Classic, starts torrid new affair with Verizon]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/22/vs750-confirms-lgs-love-for-winmo-classic-starts-torrid-new-af/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/22/vs750-confirms-lgs-love-for-winmo-classic-starts-torrid-new-af/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/22/vs750-confirms-lgs-love-for-winmo-classic-starts-torrid-new-af/#commentsVS750 confirms LG's love for WinMo Classic by starting torrid new affair with Verizon
Sure, all the talk lately is about Windows Phone 7 Series and all the things it can and can't do. But, in the months between now and its release, companies still have to make money, and so LG has turned to Windows Mobile Classic 6.5 to drive its VS750. We first heard wind of this Verizon-bound machine back in December, and now it's been spied by Mr. Blurrycam over at PhoneArena, apparently due for a mid-April release. The QWERTY slider is intended as a world phone, and its list of wireless support certainly sounds comprehensive: CDMA 1x/EVDO Rev A. 800/1900MHz, and GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/190MHz and UMTS/HSDPA. Why, it'll even include plug adapters for Europe, Asia, and Australia right out of the box. It's fronted by a 3.2-inch 800 x 480 resistive touchscreen, backed by a 3.2 megapixel camera, sports WiFi and Bluetooth, a microSDHC slot and, if our eyes don't deceive us, its case has more than a passing resemblance to the prototype unveiled on The Engadget Show a few weeks back.

VS750 confirms LG's love for WinMo Classic, starts torrid new affair with Verizon originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 22 Mar 2010 08:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>lglg vs750LgVs750smartphonevs750windows mobilewindows mobile 6.5windows mobile classicwindows mobile classic 6.5WindowsMobileWindowsMobile6.5WindowsMobileClassicWindowsMobileClassic6.5worldphoneMon, 22 Mar 2010 08:11:00 EST<![CDATA[T-Mobile's HTC HD2 gets purchased and unboxed early (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/21/htc-hd2-gets-purchased-and-unboxed-early-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/21/htc-hd2-gets-purchased-and-unboxed-early-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/21/htc-hd2-gets-purchased-and-unboxed-early-video/#comments T-Mobile's not officially selling its world-beating HD2 until Wednesday, but if you've a Walmart nearby and hankering to get HTC's latest and greatest a few days early, it might be worth a trip out. JDMiPhoner managed to score one from his local Wally World a full four days early, and he's been kind enough to unbox it, boot it up and give us a few first impressions on video. Is it really worth a couple of Benjamins with Windows Phone 7 Series just a few months away? Head on past the break if you'd care to be reminded of just how painful it is to know that this WinMo 6.5-packin' gem won't ever be upgradable (natively, anyway) to WP7S.

[Thanks, Andrew]

Update: Windows Mobile Nation got one as well (also from Walmart), and has hosted up a nice gallery of shots here.

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T-Mobile's HTC HD2 gets purchased and unboxed early (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 21 Mar 2010 12:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>hd2htchtc hd2HtcHd2smartphonet-mobilet-mobile usaT-mobileUsaunboxunboxedunboxingvideowalmartwindows mobilewindows mobile 6.5WindowsMobileWindowsMobile6.5winmowinmo 6.5Winmo6.5Sun, 21 Mar 2010 12:21:00 EST<![CDATA[How would you change HTC's Sense?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/19/how-would-you-change-htcs-sense/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/19/how-would-you-change-htcs-sense/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/19/how-would-you-change-htcs-sense/#comments Microsoft's not going to allow HTC to cover Windows Phone 7 Series with its Sense UI overlay (which is going to be an interesting thing to watch in and of itself), but there's no question that the homegrown user interface has made a-many Windows Mobile phones look and feel a whole lot better than stock. Sense is also gaining traction in the Android realm, a sector where it's far more likely to either make a huge impact or be overlooked entirely. So, the question we're posing here today is this: if you were granted an HTC badge for a day, how would you change Sense? Are you satisfied with the quickness? Does anything simply get in the way? Any quirks that you just can't figure out? Any tweaks that you'd love to see made? We aren't always serious when we say that these companies are listening to you, but trust us when we say that design folks from HTC might just give your comments a once over. Here's your chance. Don't screw it up.

How would you change HTC's Sense? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 19 Mar 2010 23:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidfeaturesgoogleguiHow would you changeHowWouldYouChangehtchtc senseHtcSensehwycmicrosoftoverlaysensesmartphoneuiuser interfaceUserInterfacewindows mobilewindows mobile 6.5WindowsMobileWindowsMobile6.5winmoFri, 19 Mar 2010 23:19:00 EST<![CDATA[Sprint's HTC Touch Pro2 gets official Windows Mobile 6.5 update]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/19/sprints-htc-touch-pro2-gets-official-windows-mobile-6-5-update/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/19/sprints-htc-touch-pro2-gets-official-windows-mobile-6-5-update/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/19/sprints-htc-touch-pro2-gets-official-windows-mobile-6-5-update/#commentsSprint had promised a first-quarter update for its Touch Pro2 way back in January, and sure enough, it's delivered the Windows Mobile 6.5 boost right on time. It might not have as much punch now that we know everything there is to know about Windows Phone 7 Series, of course, but it's still a pretty big deal -- the Touch Pro2 remains one of the best Microsoft-powered phones you can buy in the States, and unlike AT&T's Tilt2, it launched with that grubby old WinMo 6.1. It's available now, complete with Sense "enhancements" and a variety of bug fixes -- so if you've got one of these bad boys in your pocket, it seems like a must-grab.

Sprint's HTC Touch Pro2 gets official Windows Mobile 6.5 update originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>htcsense 2.5Sense2.5sprinttouch pro2TouchPro2updateupgradewindows mobile 6.5WindowsMobile6.5winmo 6.5Winmo6.5wm6.5Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:39:00 EST<![CDATA[HTC HD2 said to be launching March 24th for $199, no Windows Phone 7 support]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/10/htc-hd2-said-to-be-launching-march-24th-for-199-no-windows-pho/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/10/htc-hd2-said-to-be-launching-march-24th-for-199-no-windows-pho/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/10/htc-hd2-said-to-be-launching-march-24th-for-199-no-windows-pho/#commentsWell, we'd already had a pretty clear indication that the HTC HD2 would be launching on T-Mobile on March 24th (or possibly the 23rd), and Laptop Magazine is now reporting that a "very close T-Mobile source" has confirmed that the 24th is indeed the date, and that the phone will run $199 on a two-year contract (or $449 off-contract). The March 23rd date that recently cropped up is apparently just the day the MobiTV software will go live. Just as notably, Laptop also says that it has confirmed that the phone won't be upgradeable to Windows Phone 7 Series -- although, at this point, we'll have to hear that first-hand to truly put an end to the speculation. Thankfully, that should happen in just a few days.

HTC HD2 said to be launching March 24th for $199, no Windows Phone 7 support originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>hd2htchtc hd2HtcHd2t-mobilewindows mobilewindows mobile 6.5windows phone 7windows phone 7seriesWindowsMobileWindowsMobile6.5WindowsPhone7WindowsPhone7serieswinmowinmo 6.5Winmo6.5wm 6.5Wm6.5wp7wp7sWed, 10 Mar 2010 15:31:00 EST<![CDATA[AT&T's LG eXpo pico projects itself right out of stock, production problems to blame?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/08/atandts-lg-expo-pico-projects-itself-right-out-of-stock-producti/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/08/atandts-lg-expo-pico-projects-itself-right-out-of-stock-producti/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/08/atandts-lg-expo-pico-projects-itself-right-out-of-stock-producti/#comments As Windows Mobile 6.5-based handsets go, LG's eXpo unquestionably stands near the top of the pile thanks to its WVGA display, 1GHz Snapdragon core, and optional pico projector hump for the rear -- but there's a problem: it's really, really hard to find. Nigh impossible, actually, especially now that AT&T has pulled it off its online store altogether (it had been showing out of stock for weeks anyway). The reason for that isn't entirely clear -- LG and AT&T are happy to cite "strong demand," naturally, but the company that supplies the eXpo's fingerprint sensor says there are actually some outstanding antenna problems that have the production line backlogged. So when's it coming back? "Soon," according to LG, but in this business we've seen "soon" mean anything from a few minutes to a few years, so that doesn't mean much -- and in the meantime, we're thinking T-Mobile's HD2 stands to eat its lunch.

[Thanks, Luda]

AT&T's LG eXpo pico projects itself right out of stock, production problems to blame? originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 08 Mar 2010 23:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>attexpoinventorylgproblemproductionrumorstockwindows mobilewindows mobile 6.5WindowsMobileWindowsMobile6.5winmowinmo 6.5Winmo6.5Mon, 08 Mar 2010 23:33:00 EST<![CDATA[T-Mobile invites us to 'come experience the HTC HD2' on March 16; release on the 24th? (update: or 23rd!)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/08/t-mobile-invites-us-to-come-experience-the-htc-hd2-on-march-16/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/08/t-mobile-invites-us-to-come-experience-the-htc-hd2-on-march-16/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/08/t-mobile-invites-us-to-come-experience-the-htc-hd2-on-march-16/#comments Like clockwork, we've just been dropped a line by T-Mobile USA asking us to join them for a very special media event to check out the HTC HD2 -- "a larger than life entertainment powerhouse" -- in fabulous New York City on the evening of March 16. That lines up nicely with the company's earlier assurances that we'd see a launch in March -- but what day in March, exactly? Well, we're hearing from a number of tipsters (including trusted sources) that the 24th is the day this thing breaks loose at retail, so set your watches and calendars accordingly -- assuming you haven't been wooed into Windows Phone 7 Series' tender, loving grasp, that is.

Update: MobiTV -- which has an app bundled with T-Mobile's version of the HD2 -- says the HD2 is launching on the 23rd, and frankly, they're probably in a position to know. Thanks, Stephen!

T-Mobile invites us to 'come experience the HTC HD2' on March 16; release on the 24th? (update: or 23rd!) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 08 Mar 2010 21:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>hd2htcinvitationt-mobilet-mobile usaT-mobileUsawindows mobilewindows mobile 6.5WindowsMobileWindowsMobile6.5winmowinmo 6.5Winmo6.5wm 6.5Wm6.5Mon, 08 Mar 2010 21:05:00 EST<![CDATA[HTC HD2 and Windows Phone 7 Series: Just tell us no, Microsoft]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/04/htc-hd2-and-windows-phone-7-series-just-tell-us-no-microsoft/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/04/htc-hd2-and-windows-phone-7-series-just-tell-us-no-microsoft/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/04/htc-hd2-and-windows-phone-7-series-just-tell-us-no-microsoft/#comments Dear Microsoft,

We've had it up to here with these shenanigans. You're jerking us around, and we're sick of it. We get it, you have a very particular concept of what sort of phones you want running your new Windows Phone 7 Series OS. Not only do we get it, but we're kind of proud of you for sticking up for yourself for once and ensuring some sort of sameness across your platform. Unfortunately, it's not the holiday season yet, so we can't buy one of these fancy WP7S phones yet. Meanwhile, on the other end of town, HTC is bringing the HD2 to T-Mobile in the US this month. Sure, it runs your soon-to-be-outdated Windows Mobile 6.5 OS which nobody wants, but it's also pretty much the best hardware we've ever seen. Bar none.

This brings us to our plea: Microsoft, please put a line in the sand and tell us if the phone will be upgradeable to Windows Phone 7 Series. Of course we know why you won't, you don't want to "Osborne effect" the sales of your one last hope for Windows Mobile 6.5 success, and you don't want to harm one of your most loyal handset builders. But what about your consumers? You've recently pushed out a number of statements about the device, full of wimpy non-line-in-sand-ers like "We currently do not have plans to update the HTC HD2 to Windows Phone 7 Series." Sure, you're not telling us to get our hopes up, but you're also just cruel and calculating enough to leave room for hope. We're pretty resigned at this point to receiving our Windows Phone 7 Series update on the HD2 from our good friends at xda-developers, but we'd just like to hear it from your mouth. Or better yet? Just get WP7S on there yourself, caveat it as "non-preferred" or whatever makes you comfortable, and save us all from this paralysis.

See you at MIX!

HTC HD2 and Windows Phone 7 Series: Just tell us no, Microsoft originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 04 Mar 2010 12:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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