Windows Mobile may not be the freshest of smartphone platforms, but that doesn't mean there aren't plenty of people still using handsets running the Microsoft OS. Happily those people can now get Spotify on their devices, as the streaming audio company has just launched their new Spotify for Windows Mobile app. Meanwhile, looking suitably ahead, they've also confirmed that Spotify for Windows Phone 7 will also be available.
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Spotify for Windows Phone 6 released; Windows Phone 7 version incoming [Video]
Sony Ericsson Aspen Review
Back when Sony Ericsson first announced the Aspen smartphone, a Windows Mobile 6.5.3, in early February 2010, we wondered whether the QWERTY-equipped handset would have enough room to make its mark before Microsoft launched Windows Phone 7 by the end of the year. Now, five months later and even closer to the new platform’s debut, the window of opportunity for the Aspen is even smaller. Can this combination touchscreen/keyboard candybar convince buyers with its green aspirations? Check out the full review after the cut.
Samsung Omnia Pro 4 and Pro 5 prolong the WinMo agony
Samsung's final new phones for today pick up the not-long-for-this-world Windows Mobile 6.5 OS, with the Samsung Omnia Pro 4 B7350 and Samsung Omnia Pro 5 B6520 each toting full QWERTY keyboards and, on the Pro 4, a touchscreen too. The Omnia Pro 4 has dualband (900/2100) 3G, a 2.62-inch 320 x 320 touchscreen and a 3.2-megapixel autofocus camera, while the Omnia Pro 5 has triband (900/1900/2100) 3G, a 2.4-inch 320 x 240 display and a 2-megapixel camera.
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HTC HD mini Review
It sounds like a recipe for success: take the surprisingly popular HTC HD2, shrink it down some, and offer it as a more pocketable alternative. Yet out of the three devices HTC announced at Mobile World Congress in February, the HTC HD mini has prompted the least interest. The HD mini has to convince prospective buyers not only of its own merits but that it’s worth buying into an ageing OS that’s just months away from replacement. Can it deliver? Check out the full SlashGear review after the cut.
HTC HD mini unboxing
It’s the last of HTC’s trio of devices from MWC 2010 and, dare we say it, it’s perhaps the least anticipated. Still, the HTC HD mini has the potential to make a fair few fans, with the capacitive touch technology of the wildly popular HD2 shrunk down into a far more pocket-friendly package. Check out our video unboxing, some comparison shots with the HD2, and a few first-impressions after the cut.
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Breaking Windows is a good idea
I have been reading a lot of critiques of Microsoft’s mobile strategy lately, especially among those who think that breaking compatibility with older versions of Windows Mobile is a bad idea. Some of these opinions are just wrong, showing little knowledge of technical architectures. (If it’s CE based, how come I can’t run my old apps? Sheesh; CE was used in many different mobile devices, none of which could run Windows Mobile apps). For those that are dependent on some Windows Mobile app, Microsoft is wisely keeping the 6.5.x platform around for a while meaning folks can make a smooth transition as they need to.
Windows Phone 7 gets Silverlight & XNA, but no old WinMo apps
Microsoft deferred pretty much all technical questions at MWC 2010 about Windows Phone 7 to their upcoming MIX conference, but they've apparently relented and released a little information ahead of time. Key is that they're using Silverlight and XNA for development, along with .NET, Silverlight being Microsoft's Flash alternative (and making its first appearance on a Microsoft mobile platform with WP7) while XNA is found powering 2D and 3D gaming on the Zune HD.
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WAD2 Windows Phone 7 theme boosts performance [Video]
Remember yesterday's Windows Phone 7 Metro UI theme for Windows Mobile 6.5 devices? Performance on the early alpha was sluggish, but it looks like Jaxbot's project isn't the only one out there looking to put some new shine on older devices. LeSScro has been working on a Metro UI theme, based on WisBar Advance Desktop 2.x, and it's running a whole lot more smoothly than yesterday's attempt.
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Skype pull Windows Mobile VoIP app
Skype have pulled support for Windows Mobile, leaving only iPhone and Symbian versions of their mobile VoIP app. According to Skype's FAQ on the subject, the company "felt that Skype Lite and Skype for Windows Mobile were not offering the best possible Skype experience"; there are also hints that Skype may be planning a new version to replace it, however.
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Toshiba TG02 and K01 hands-on
Toshiba's two new Windows Mobile 6.5 devices ended up a little overshadowed by Microsoft's Windows Phone 7 launch, which is a shame since we're hoping the company has learnt its lesson from the mediocre TG01. One of our biggest complaints was the poor custom UI; that's been replaced with a slick new 3D interface, which looks pretty impressive on the 4.1-inch WVGA display. It also does duty on the Toshiba K01, which basically takes the TG02 and adds a slide-out QWERTY keyboard.
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HTC HD Mini Hands-on
While Android might have ruled the roost at HTC this morning, the Legend and Desire weren't the only new devices. The HTC HD mini is a compact, cheaper version of the HD2, running Windows Mobile 6.5.3; check out our first impressions and some hands-on photos and video after the cut.
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Pharos rugged Windows Mobile 6.5 565 PDA unveiled
Pharos makes a number of different PDAs and smartphones. The company has announced that its latest device is now shipping and it is called the Pharos 565 PDA. The device is the first ruggedized PDA with Windows 6.5 according to Pharos.
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