[From IB] Morning Sammy, yesterday I got my Pre, I'm spending all day today figuring it out but I do like it and it's great to be back with a proper keyboard as opposed to a touchscreen. Got it already connected via WiFi and sending you this message from it. Hope you're having a great vacation Sammy.
Figuring out my Palm Pre
[From IB] Morning Sammy, yesterday I got my Pre, I'm spending all day today figuring it out but I do like it and it's great to be back with a proper keyboard as opposed to a touchscreen. Got it already connected via WiFi and sending you this message from it. Hope you're having a great vacation Sammy.
Medicine Alarms
Not sure if I have mentioned Medicine Alarms before but it seems like a useful app. "With this application you will never forget the medicine that you need to have. It will remind you each hour, each day, each week, every tree days... You set and change the reminders as you need them. Available in english and Spanish
" Retails for $3.00, more deets after the jump.
First iPhone Worm Discovered: Rickrolls Jailbroken iPhones
Palm Pre, the best of both worlds
[From GBrooks] Sammy all the user stories reminds me about the first Palm device I purchased which was a TX. I think it's the best PDA available and I still have it, I have moved on and now I'm using a Palm Pre but I do love to run the classic emulator and play some of the great games I had on my TX, it's like having best of both worlds.
This Is a Next-Generation iPhone 4 Part, China Ontrade Claims
[From Eric Mann] This Is a Next-Generation iPhone 4 Part, China Ontrade Claims according to the Gizmodo. "China Ontrade calls this the iPhone 4 Generation Midboard. Not very exciting, but the last time they announced a next-generation iPhone part, they were right. A month later, the iPhone 3GS appeared with exactly those parts. What could this mean?" Read in full.
Palm Pre App Catalog Hits 300 Titles
[From Eric Mann] The Palm Pre App Catalog Hits 300 Titles according to the guys at jkotr. "For those keeping score in the mobile software wars, it’s roughly 100,000 to 10,000 to 300. That’s the number of available apps for iPhone, Android, and webOS devices, respectively. Although the number of apps for Palm is relatively much smaller, it is growing at a decent clip now. But I really thought it would move along a little quicker. After all, the bulk of the application coding — aside from the SDK that provides functionality to access the hardware and such — is HTML, CSS, and JavaScript." Read in full.
iPhone 3GS Set For Orange UK Release On November 10th
[From Hans] A quick one for my readers in the United Kingdom, Orange is to get the iPhone in 2 weeks or so according to the Inquirer. "Orange is set to start selling the Iphone in just over two weeks, according to reports.
According to articles in the Times and the Guardian, Apple's iconic smartphone will be available to Orange subscribers from 10 November. No pricing details were given.
" Read in full.
HTC unveils first Windows® phone with HTC Sense, the HTC HD2
“At HTC we believe that the best things in life should be experienced, not explained. HTC Sense is based on this principle by making the phone more simple and natural to use and by enabling people to personalise their mobile experience in their own unique way,” said Peter Chou, CEO of HTC Corporation. With HTC Sense, the HTC HD2 melds the power and flexibility of the Windows platform with the most advanced phone we’ve ever created.”
“HTC has a long history of innovation with Windows Mobile,
shipping millions of devices over the years in a wide range of designs,”
said Andy Lees, senior vice president, Mobile Communication Business, Microsoft
Corp. “The HTC HD2 Windows phone breaks new ground with its
responsive, touch screen.”
The HD2 uses the first capacitive touch display on a Windows phone to make viewing, zooming and resizing websites, Microsoft® Office files, PDF documents and pictures easier with just a pinch of your fingers. The large display also enables faster, more efficient and accurate typing using the onscreen keyboard. Utilizing Qualcomm’s new 1Ghz Snapdragon mobile processor, the HTC HD2 offers enhanced performance that improves the speed of applications, videos, games and more.
Developed with a passion for enhancing people’s lives through innovation, design and ease of use, HTC Sense is rooted in three fundamental principles of Make it Mine, Stay Close and Discover the Unexpected."
HTC Corporation today announced its first mobile phones to include the latest Windows Mobile® 6.5 software. In addition to the new HTC HD2ä and Touch2ä, newly purchased Touch Diamond2sä and Touch Pro2sä will include Windows Mobile 6.5 while upgrades will be offered to existing customers that previously purchased the Touch Diamond2 or Touch Pro2 phones.
“HTC is pleased to be integrating the new enhancements and services available on Windows phones with four leading HTC phones, this is a testament to the strong partnership HTC and Microsoft have,” said Peter Chou, CEO of HTC Corporation. “The HTC HD2, Touch2, Touch Pro2 and Touch Diamond2 offer compelling choices to a variety of people looking for an advanced phone that is simple to use.”
Each handset boasts its own sleek and stylish design and utilizes full touchscreen controls to bring the rich Windows phone experience to life, including Microsoft’s new My Phone service and Windows Marketplace for Mobile.
HTC HD2
The new HTC HD2 is the first HTC Windows phone to include HTC Sense, a customer experience focused on putting people at the centre by making their phones work in a more simple, natural and personal way. With its industry leading, high-resolution, 4.3-inch capacitive touch display, the ultra thin HTC HD2 delivers more visible content in a sharper, brighter and richer way.
HTC Touch Pro2
Designed for business professionals, the HTC Touch Pro2 is architected with distinct style and strength while delivering the most powerful productivity experience available on a mobile phone.
HTC Touch Diamond2
The Touch Diamond2 brings an advanced touch experience to people looking for the professional benefits of a smartphone without sacrificing its size, looks or functionality.
HTC Touch2
The new HTC Touch2 delivers a full touch experience that enables you to do all the things you want on your phone easily. The Touch2 expands HTC’s portfolio of touch-based phones and is focused on delivering an advanced touch experience to a broader group of people.
“Windows phones are for people who want to get the most out of life. People who want to work hard and play hard, and not compromise either. What they need is a phone that helps them make the most of every moment – simplifying life, enriching experiences, and giving them more options, wherever they are,” said Andy Lees, senior vice president, Mobile Communication Business, Microsoft Corp. “The HTC innovation in their portfolio of new Windows phones gives customers the ability to choose a great phone in the design that suits their individual needs and style.”
Windows phone
Windows phone enables powerful messaging, browsing and productivity capabilities delivered through Windows Mobile 6.5. Offering a best in class e-mail experience complete with the ability to synchronize Microsoft Exchange, you have the ability to check and manage multiple email accounts. Microsoft Corp.’s new My Phone service enables you to automatically back up and synch photos, music, contacts and text messages for free from these four phones to the web. These phones also include access to the newly unveiled Windows® Marketplace for Mobile where people can go to download a variety of applications.
Availability
The HTC Touch2, Touch Diamond2 and Touch Pro2 with Windows Mobile 6.5 are available through selected operators across Europe now and will be rolling out to other regions in the coming months. The new HTC HD2 will be available soon with selected operators across Europe, before rolling out to other regions.
Notes to Editors
Customers with an original HTC Touch Diamond2 or Touch Pro2 will be able to update their phone via a new ROM which will be available from HTC’s website in the coming weeks at www.htc.com.
About HTC
HTC Corporation (HTC) is one of the fastest growing companies in the mobile phone industry and continues to pioneer industry-leading mobile experiences through design, usability and innovation that are sparked by how the mobile phone can improve how people live and communicate. The company is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange under ticker 2498. For more information about HTC, please visit www.htc.com.
using technology.....in times of crisis
[From Lester Raymond D. Laluces] As most of you have read/heard on the news, the Philippines recently had a very unfortunate and tragic event. Around 80% of our nation's capital Manila, is still flooded due to the wrath brought about by Tropical Storm Ketsana. Most of our fellow citizens nearly lost everything. Their homes, cars, household appliances, pets, computers, gadgets, mobile phones etc. Though our region wasn't really affected, we felt the urge to help our brothers and sisters in need. You guys might ask 'What does all of these have to do with mobile gadgets and technology?' Many of our young professionals here are relying on technology to extend our reach in helping the affected areas, using social networks like Facebook and Twitter to post updates about relief operations, drop-off sites for donations, and weather forecasts and updates. As for myself, I use my Samsung i780 in the office to post to Twitter, urging my fellow young professionals to help and reach out to those in need. At home, my Cingular 8525 is always charged up and synced, getting all the weather updates then posting it to my Facebook account via wifi at home. Before going to bed, I check news bulletins via RSS on my laptop and check for weather updates again, just in case. As you can see, our mobile devices can be invaluable especially during times like these. It helps us to be prepared, well-informed and in contact with the outside world. I think it doesn't matter what phone you have, how fast your internet connection is or how high-end your laptop can be. As long as you use it effectively, efficiently and most importantly, for the right purpose, and at the right time.
Microsoft Pulls the Plug on Recite for Windows Mobile
Recite experiments with voice technology on Windows Mobile however Microsoft has announced that it is pulling the plug on Recite for Windows Mobile. " Recite was only a technical preview but it showed real innovation in the ability to enter information via speech, and to use voice queries on Windows Mobile phones to find those nuggets of information. It showed real promise and readers who gave it try came away duly impressed with the possibilities the technology opened up. Unfortunately, Recite will never realize its potential as Microsoft has notified users that it will go away at the end of the year." Read in full.