While the first shipment of the HTC HD2 sold out on release day in 4 hours, the subsequent shipments lasted a little longer. Unfortunately, they’re sold out again today. T-Mobile has more information on their forums here in case you’re still looking for an HD2, and you should probably consider it because they’re pretty awesome, especially considering all you get for the $200 price. Meanwhile, you can see our review of the European HD2 or …
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Designer & web developer since the mid 1990's starting on the DEC intranet. User experience consultant since 1998. Photographer since 1995. Tech journalist since 2002.Fediverse Profile
April Fools: Windows Phone 7 Series Won’t Support Replaceable Batteries
As you already know, Microsoft has taken a few cues from the Apple iPhone playback when it comes to the new Windows Phone 7 Series devices. Removable memory cards are no longer supported, for one. In an effort to take more responsibility for Windows Phones as an experience, Microsoft is insisting on playing a very strong role in hardware development. The latest news is that user-replacable batteries will no longer be allowed on Windows Phone …
Continue readingVideo Demo of the Zune HD 4.5 Upgrade Features
You may have heard that the Zune HD is going to get an upgrade to verson 4.5 soon. Take a look at this video walk through of some of the new features. The new Smart DJ feature and Marketplace access from an HDTV dock are going to be great. Hopefully we’ll see some Smart DJ features in Windows Phone 7 Series as well. (via Twitter) Originally published on Pocketnow on March 31, 2010. More Software …
Continue readingDo You Use a Hand-Free Interface?
A hands-free interface is very important for mobile devices if you happen to have a lifestyle that involves some multi-tasking that may require the use of your hands and eyes. I use voice control and text to speech while driving a car, or on the motorcycle, but it works great while walking, jogging, etc. as well. A year ago we took a survey about whether or not you think a centralized voice enabling interface would …
Continue readingMetro UI for Your Tablet PC
Remember when we thought the Windows Phone 7 Series Metro UI would be nice on a Tablet PC? Looks like some one else agreed and decided to create a nice Metro style desktop interface for Windows. The application is called Omnimo and it’s based on the Rainmeter platform. Check out Lifehacker for more information. (via Engadget) Originally published on Pocketnow on March 30, 2010. More Software articles from the Pocketnow archive.
Continue readingBarnes and Noble HD2 eBook Reader Remembers My Old Books
Remember back in 2001 when eBooks were all the rage? That was when Barnes & Noble started selling eBooks that could be read on Tablets, PDA’s, and touch-screen mobile phones using Microsoft Reader. Somewhere along the way, eBooks turned out to be a stupid idea, devices stopped including eBook software, and no one promoted them anymore. Barnes & Noble’s eBook store disappeared into obscurity. Today, however, we see a new Barnes & Noble eBook reader …
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