If you read most technology blog reviewers and their commenters, you might think Microsoft’s Windows Mobile operating system was the worst thing ever. According to ComScore’s, Windows Mobile is still in the top 3 smartphone operating systems in the European Union. It’s even second place in countries like Spain, Italy, and Germany. Android’s market share is still in last place with about 2%. Well what about the US, you say? Windows Mobile is still in …
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Video: T-Mobile HD2, Naughty by Nature and the iPad Launch Party
After hanging out at the Gizmodo iPad Launch party at MercBar in New York City, Vinnie Brown of Naughty by Nature shows some of the cool features in the T-Mobile HD2 from HTC. Vinnie really likes the big screen and 5 Megapixel camera with flash, not to mention Megan Fox in Transformers 1 and 2. Originally published on Pocketnow on April 4, 2010. More Hardware articles from the Pocketnow archive.
Continue readingTrade In Your iPhone For An HD2
If HTC is able to make enough HD2‘s for T-Mobile to sell, you might be able to trade in your old iPhone for one. From April 1 through May 19th, an Apple iPhone trade-in can get you up to a $350 credit when purchasing an HTC HD2 through 1-800-TMOBILE, participating T-Mobile Dealers, or Business Direct Sales Representatives. Unfortunately, all of the T-Mobile HD2’s have been sold right now, so call your local T-Mobile stores and …
Continue readingT-Mobile’s HTC HD2 is Sold Out Again!
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 …
Continue readingApril 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 …
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