Our usability speed tests started with the Treo 800w in order to show off how amazingly fast the device is. We set out to create a list of average tasks that all smart phones are capable of and by video taping these tasks performed as quickly as possible, you can get a feel for how easy and quick the device performs. The T-Mobile G1 with Google’s Android performs quite well. You can create keyboard shortcuts …
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China Mobile first to get Mobile IE 6
As reported by ZDnet, China Mobile will be the first carrier to release a Windows Mobile device that includes the new Mobile Internet Explorer 6. It will be available on China Mobile’s customized Samsung Omnia device. Originally published on Pocketnow on November 21, 2008. More Software articles from the Pocketnow archive.
Continue readingHow to Sync Windows Mobile with Your DVR
SETUP If you have an iPod, you can go onto iTunes and manually purchase TV shows to watch on the go for $1.99 each. Or you can subscribe to a TV show for $40 and get them automatically. Well, with Windows Mobile, you can get ANY TV show automatically synced to your device as soon as it has been recorded off of your home digital video recorder for free. As long as you use Windows …
Continue readingHTC Fuze Hardware Tour
At first glance, the HTC Fuze seems to be a few steps back from the Tilt that it replaces, but there’s a lot of added features that replace the ones removed. The form-factor isn’t nearly as ground breaking as the Touch Diamond, and the lack of tactile hardware buttons and hardware softkeys on the keyboard are likely concerns for business oriented uses. Originally published on Pocketnow on November 19, 2008. More Hardware articles from the …
Continue readingWanted: Dead-Zone Warning Application
A friend of mine, who takes many business calls while driving between meetings, recently mentioned to me an excellent idea for a Windows Mobile application. Wouldn’t it be great if there was a program that would give you an audible alert as to when you might be traveling into an area where your phone will lose reception? It could be user configurable so that when the signal strength reaches a certain low, a notification appears/sounds …
Continue readingAT&T Fuze in the House: Unboxing Video
The new HTC Fuze has just been released on AT&T as an update to the popular HTC Tilt. While we’ve already reviewed it’s twin cousin, the Touch Pro, there are still some interesting differences to be had on the AT&T version. Stay tuned for more, but meanwhile, take a look at what it comes with. Originally published on Pocketnow on November 12, 2008. More Hardware articles from the Pocketnow archive.
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