Our user platin465 was kind enough to post an image of the Sprint Small Business Catalog.

As we all know, the HD2 has a 4.3" WVGA screen, 1GHz Snapdragon processor, 5MP camera, but may or may not be upgradeable to Windows Phone 7.

The CLIQ XT, also known as the Quench, sports Android 1.5 with MOTOBLUR, a 5MP camera, and a 3.1″ 320 x 480 OLED touch display.

Source: IntoMobile

In the mean time, you can always sign the online petition we talked about here.

In other news, Microsoft has confirmed that Windows Mobile 6.5 will be called Windows Phone Starter Edition, so even though Windows Phone 7 is coming out, development shouldn't stop on WM6.5

Source: APCMag

• Windows Mobile 6.5.3 Professional.
• Tri-band HSPA (850/900/1200) and quad-band EDGE (850/900/1800/1900)
• Size: 117x60x12.45mm
• Weight: 130 grams.
• 2.4-inch touchscreen at 240x320 (QVGA)
• 3.2MP camera with 4x digital zoom.
• Bluetooth with A2DP
• 3.5mm headphone jack
• aGPS
• MicroUSB for sync and charge.
• WiFi
• 4GB MicroSD card (supports up to 16GB)
• SPB Mobile Shell, Traveler and Weather are all built in.
• Talk time rate at up to 10 hours/standby time at 450 hours on EDGE.

Full press release is here.

Last spring, there was also talk about the HTC Tachi, which was supposed to be released in China around July. According to our information, this device should be released sometime in 2010Q1 and is listed to support EVDO+ GSM just as the Oboe above.. Another EVDO device is the HTC Buzz#C with a 3.2" QVGA display and WM6.5.

WCDMA devices include the Bravo with a 3.7" AMOLED screen running Android, the Buzz with a 3.2" QVGA screen running Android, and the Rome with a 2.8" QVGA screen. The devices are slated for Q2-Q3 2010.

Now for some HSDPA devices. We have the Huashan (4.3" WVGA with Android or WM6.5, 2010Q3), the Qilin (3.6" WVGA with WM6.5, 2010Q1), the Dragon (3.6" WVGA with Android, 2010Q2), the Hengshan (3.4" HVGA with WM6.5, 2010Q3), the A6388 (3.4" HVGA with Android, 2010Q2), the Tianshan (3.2" QVGA with Android, 2010Q4), and finally the Songshan (2.8" QVGA with a keyboard and Android, 2010Q4).

Remember, some of these devices may just be concepts, while others are planned or in development. We may not see all of these hit the streets, but most of them will probably be released somewhere. As with most high-end devices, they will probably arrive in Asia/Europe before the US sees any of them. ]]> http://www.ppcgeeks.com/2010/01/27/exclusive-htc-oboe-and-more/feed/ 9 http://www.ppcgeeks.com/2010/01/24/t-mobile-hd2-gets-spec-boosts/ http://www.ppcgeeks.com/2010/01/24/t-mobile-hd2-gets-spec-boosts/#comments Sun, 24 Jan 2010 21:29:03 +0000 mindfrost82 http://www.ppcgeeks.com/?p=2649
If you remember, the HTC HD2 is headed to T-Mobile USA, and is rumored to be the only device currently on the market to be upgraded to WM7.

Now that the HTC product page is live, you'll see that the US version will come with some nice boosts in its specs compared to the European version currently on the market. It will have 1Gb ROM (up from 512Mb), and 576Mb RAM (up from 448Mb). It will also be coming with a 16Gb microSD card in the box instead of the 2Gb one. Yes, we said it, 16Gb!

Feel free to discuss this in our forums too!

Source: Engadget

In other news, the sources have also said that WM7 is delayed until 2011 instead of the end of 2010 like was originally rumored.

Source: DigiTimes

Of course Windows Mobile 6.5 isn't the wonderful dream that microsoft wants us to believe that it is, and we hope that Windows Mobile 7 brings us much closer to that dream, but it is a notable upgrade that certainly resolves many issues in Windows Mobile 6.1. The new interface is also a refreshing change and definitely a step in the right direction.

Before I pass along the links for download, I want to make sure that you are aware of the upgrade ramifications. When installing one of these updates, you will lose all personal information and customizations that you currently have on your phone. So make sure to backup your personal information to save yourself a lot of sadness with your new update. There are a number of commercial and freeware backup solutions available and you can get more information, including download links, here.

That said, you can get your update for the Touch Pro 2 here and for the Ozone here. Happy downloading and let us know about your experience in the comments.

Source: MobileTechWorld

There are two ways you can access Sly Dial. The first, which is free* but ad-supported, is by calling 1-267-SLY-DIAL (267-759-3425). A short ad will play once you are connected and then it will ask for you to input your victim's contact's phone number, after which it will connect your call. I tried it several times and every time it worked, connecting me to the voicemail prompt quickly.

The second way you can access the service is through the SlyDial Application. They currently have apps that work on the iPhone, Blackberry, and Windows Mobile.

I was able to review the Windows Mobile version of this app. There are two versions for Windows Mobile: Touchscreen and Standard (non-touchscreen). Both are compatible with Windows Mobile  5 and 6. I have received confirmation from MobileSphere that the  SlyDial application is also compatible with WM 6.5.

After installing the .CAB, I opened the application up. Minimalistic interfaces that get the job done without clutter are something I really enjoy, and this one is simple and easy to use. To note, I am using this application on my Touch Pro2 and, as you can see in the image, the words are readable, but blurry. I hope that they release an update that make viewing on a variety of screen resolutions clearer.

SlyDial worked flawlessly, as I was able to connect directly to my contact's voicemail when selected from the contact list in the application. In all, it took 10-15 seconds to go from the contact list to the voicemail prompt. Of course, results will vary if you are in a poor coverage area.

SlyDial will work in the U.S. for most carriers, but it will not connect to someone who has a prepaid mobile phone (Virgin Mobile, TracFone, etc.), does not have voicemail on his/her phone (like Zach Morris), their voicemail is full, or if they have a third-party voicemail service (e.g. Google Voice, Youmail).

While this application is not freeware, the service itself is free. Is SlyDial worth purchasing? Personally, I would say yes because I have difficulty remembering numbers  which complicates dialing in. For others, the call-to service may suit them just fine. So readers, what do you think of this application?

It will be available on Dec. 7th at www.att.com/lgexpo for US$ 199.99 after mail-in rebate. The LG Mobile Projector will be available in the coming weeks for US$ 179.99.

Source: The::Unwired

Currently the ROM is available in six languages. They are English, Russian, Norwegian, Danish, ELL, and SVE. ]]> http://www.ppcgeeks.com/2009/10/26/official-6-5-rom-update-for-diamond2-released/feed/ 2 http://www.ppcgeeks.com/2009/10/13/official-htc-touch-pro-2-rom-with-windows-mobile-6-5-released/ http://www.ppcgeeks.com/2009/10/13/official-htc-touch-pro-2-rom-with-windows-mobile-6-5-released/#comments Tue, 13 Oct 2009 20:01:20 +0000 CozBoogie http://www.ppcgeeks.com/?p=627 Official HTC Touch Pro 2 ROM with Windows Mobile 6.5 for GSM carriers.

Get it Here!!!

This is for WWE, Orange_UK, Voda_UK, and EU.

QWERTY: Yes

Device Type: PPC

Platform: Windows Mobile 6.5

Chipset: TI OMAP 3430

Speed: 600

ROM: 512M

RAM: 256M

Display Size: 3.6", WVGA (480x800)

Band: GSM; SPRS; EDGE; TD-SCDMA

USIM/SIM: SIM; USIM

GPS/A-GPS: SiRF (GPS/A-GPS)

Camera: 5 MP Auto Focus

Second Camera: VGA

Sensors: G-Sensor (ST-Micro Electronic); Light Sensor; Proximity Sensor

Qilin will be running Manila 2.6 and will feature China Mobile TV, Virtual Desktop, and some other gems.

We've also learned that OMAP 3 and OMAP 4 will be updating to Windows Mobile 7.

Microsoft has promised that the latest version of Microsoft's mobile phone software will deliver new customer experiences through and improved easy-to-use interface, better browsing capabilities and access to valuable services, including Windows Marketplace for Mobile and Microsoft My Phone.

Industry Players Rally Behind Windows Phones

Partners from around the globe are committed to updating or expanding their portfolios to include phones with Windows Mobile 6.5.

• In North America: Mobile operators AT&T, Bell Mobility, Sprint, TELUS and Verizon Wireless, and phone manufacturers HP, HTC Corp., LG Electronics, Samsung and Toshiba Corp.

• In Europe: Mobile operators Orange, Deutsche Telekom AG and Vodafone Group Plc, and phone manufacturers Acer, HTC, LG Electronics, Samsung, Sony Ericsson and Toshiba

• In Latin America: Mobile operator TIM Brazil, and phone manufacturers HTC, LG Electronics and Samsung

• In Asia Pacific: Mobile operators NTT DOCOMO Inc., SOFTBANK Mobile Corp., SK Telecom, Telstra and WILLCOM Inc., and phone manufacturers Acer Inc., HTC, LG Electronics, Samsung, Sony Ericsson and Toshiba

This list is very interesting to say the least since several of the players haven't been big in Windows Mobile phones in the U.S. or Canada. While Toshiba debuted one of the first Windows Mobile phones in the U.S. in 2005, it hasn't shipped a phone to the U.S. in years. HP's phones haven't appeared on official carrier rosters for a while. While LG announced in February that they would develop up to 10 Windows Mobile phones this year, they only have one on the market right now, the Incite for AT&T.

It's a little easier to guess which Samsung and HTC phones will lead the Windows Mobile 6.5 charge: the upcoming Samsung Omnia 2 for Verizon, and the HTC Touch Pro2. The Touch Pro2 is currently out on Sprint and T-Mobile running Windows Mobile 6.1, though T-Mobile is missing from the 6.5 list. HTC's Touch Diamond2 is also expected to come to the US and to be upgradeable to Windows Mobile 6.5.

AT&T confirmed that some devices will be upgradeable from Windows Mobile 6.1 to 6.5, though the company didn't say which ones. Samsung said in its original Omnia 2 announcement that the Verizon Wireless Omnia 2 would come out with Windows Mobile 6.1 and be upgradeable to 6.5.

Toshiba currently makes a powerful Windows Mobile phone called the TG01 which has not been introduced in the U.S. HP's Windows Mobile phones, such as the Editor's Choice iPAQ 910, are sold as part of big-business deployments and not typically sold through carriers.

Thanks mindfrost82 for the tip original Press Release can be viewed here.