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Windows Phone 7 Won’t Run Old Apps, Won’t Work on Current Phones
Shocking news this past week about the forthcoming Windows Phone 7 Series. Not only will it not run current apps, but also current phones such as the forthcoming HTC HD2 from T-Mobile may not be upgradeable. This week, I’ll point you to more information about this, as well as additional detail about Windows Phone 7 and videos of this software in action.
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Windows Phone 7 Form Factor, HTC HD Mini
It seems odd to talk about a specific Windows Phone 7 Series form factor, since Windows Mobile devices have typically had a fair amount of variety. But apparently Microsoft will exert much tighter control of chassis design this next round. This week I’ll point you to some info regarding the chassis design as well as more discussion of this forthcoming Wndows Phone software. And I’ll note info on the newly announced HTC HD Mini.
More on Windows Phone 7, T-Mobile HD2
Lots of detail came out last week about Windows Phone 7, so I thought I’d pass some of that along, including links to videos. Plus, there’s a new version of Windows Marketplace for Mobile. And this week I wanted to note the latest on the T-Mobile HD2, the highly anticipated device with a 4.3-inch screen.
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Windows Phone 7 Announced — Demo Videos Show Interface
Windows Mobile 7 was announced on Sunday, and yesterday was highlighted at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, with some of the lucky attendees getting a hands-on experience of this new software. This week I want to point you to some of the demo videos and other information. In my column next week I’ll recap some of the other news.
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Watching Movies on Your Phone, Windows Mobile 6.5.3 Arrives
Windows Mobile 6.5.3 is now starting to arrive, with the release of two new phones. This week I want to point you to information about these new devices, but will first note some good how-to information about converting videos for your Windows Phone as well as watching Amazon Unbox movies on your device.
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More Windows Mobile 7, Dual Boot Android/Windows Mobile, Freebie
Microsoft has now confirmed a Windows Mobile 7 announcement at Mobile World Congress later this month. This week I want to point you to specs and news about WM 7 and the HD2, as well as the interesting development of the ability to dual boot Windows Mobile and Android. And I want to note the great AP Mobile freebie.
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New App Store for Freebies; WM 7 Rumors Rampant
This week we’ll look at a great new app store that has over 500 free apps. And there are now tons of rumors about Windows Mobile 7 floating around that, even if just partly true, can start to give you a sense for what’s coming.
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The State of Windows Mobile; WM 6.5 Updates
Given the way that Android and iPhone are surging ahead, and a very vocal impatience among Windows Mobile users, it’s increasingly important that Microsoft deliver timely and innovative software for mobile devices. This week I’ll point you to a great article about what steps Microsoft is taking, as well as note some newly available updates to Windows Mobile 6.5.
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It’s Official — HD2 from T-Mobile; WM 7 Announcement Expected
This past week T-Mobile officially announced that it will be releasing the HTC HD2 in the spring. In this column we’ll also look ahead to the coming of Windows Mobile 7 — and the sad fact that it may be too late, given the Android surge. Plus, I’ll point you to an unboxing and hardware tour of the new Nexus One Android phone from Google.
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Top 10 Phones, Review of Verizon Omnia II, Y2K16 Bug
This time of year brings lots of top-10 lists, and a couple recent ones name the top 10 phones. The results are interesting, with Android being the big winner and the HD2 and Omnia II coming out ahead in the Windows Mobile arena. This week I’ll also point you to a review of the Omnia II, as well as note a Y2K16 bug that appeared at the stroke of midnight as the year turned to 2010. And I’ll point you to a CBS news segment that gives you a good idea of how Microsoft’s My Phone can be used to find your lost phone.
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