One shortcoming that has always plagued Windows Mobile Pocket PC Phone Edition devices was the ability to back up SMS messages. The backup function was actually removed from ActiveSync around this time probably because even Microsoft couldn’t figure it out. Now there are a number of backup programs that will do it right, but the Jeyo Mobile Companion was the first that could reliably backup and restore all of your text messages. It’s also a …
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Hannah Montana Lusts Over the Motorola Q
Friday’s new episode of the Hannah Montana TV show titled “Don’t Stop Till You Get The Phone” depicts’s the popular pop-star lusting over the latest mobile gadget and what she has to go through to get it. Maybe the show’s writers know something we don’t as their “Z Phone” depicted here is apparently a Motorola Q with holographic reminder announcement capabilities. I’m sure some of us can identify with the look on her face. Originally …
Continue readingHTC TyTN II’s Screen Shuts Off During a Phone Call
The HTC TyTN II has a new feature where the screen shuts off pretty quickly while you’re in a phone call. This is nice if you’re actuallying holding the device up against your head since it will prevent accidental touch-screen button presses. However, it is a bit annoying if you’re using a Bluetooth headset while on a call and surfing the internet at the same time. You can turn this feature off by editing the …
Continue readingHTC TyTN II with WM6 Professional
INTRODUCTION It's been a while since a Windows Mobile device has been as long awaited and as well anticipated as the HTC Kaiser, which has now been released as the HTC TyTN II. I don't think there's been as much excitement about a Windows Mobile Pocket PC since the XDA II, four years ago. Back then, we just wanted a Pocket PC Phone that could connect to the internet and a Bluetooth headset. These …
Continue readingWM6 Bugs: Download Messages From The Last 14 Days
In Windows Mobile 6, you can set the Messaging application to only download a certain number of days worth of messages off your POP3 or IMAP email server. This is great if you want to speed up downloads by not downloading everything every time you connect. The options are to download: Today’s messages The last 3 daysThe last 5 days The last 7 days The last 30 days All messages That difference between 7 days …
Continue readingAn Open Letter to Windows Mobile by Osiris
Someone named Osiris has posted an open letter to Microsoft about Windows Mobile which begs Microsoft and its partners to properly improve upon Windows Mobile and finally get it into the public’s eye. It’s certainly worth a read. Feel free to pass it along to any one who may have influence in the development and marketting of the Windows Mobile operating system. Furthermore as should be apparent now, encourage a closer and more importantly, public, …
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