Windows Mobile 7 Phones to Launch in Late 2010
Monday, December 14, 2009
Phil Moore, Head of Microsoft Mobile Division in UK has confirmed that phones with Windows Mobile 7 wont be available until late next year. He announced this in a Q&A session held at the ‘Connect’ technology summit in London. This news means that we are not going to see handsets with Windows Mobile 7 anytime before last quarter of 2010.
Windows Mobile 7 has been in works since late 2005. This is not the first time it has been delayed. With this latest confirmation by Phil Moore, we may not even see any glimpse of Windows Mobile 7 at the upcoming ‘Mobile World Congress 2010’ which is going to be held in February next year.
More : http://www.redmondpie.com/
It has been put back until late next year but it is definitely coming. You’re going to see a lot more on Windows Mobile 7. Giving the enterprise users and consumers what they want will be part of Windows Mobile 7. You’ll get flexibility on a much easier touch UI.
Windows Mobile 7 has been in works since late 2005. This is not the first time it has been delayed. With this latest confirmation by Phil Moore, we may not even see any glimpse of Windows Mobile 7 at the upcoming ‘Mobile World Congress 2010’ which is going to be held in February next year.
More : http://www.redmondpie.com/
Labels: Windows Mobile, Windows Mobile 7, Windows Mobile Marketplace
Windows Mobile Marketplace Ready for Launch
Monday, October 05, 2009
There is a good news for the new owners of Windows Mobile 6.5 handsets. Microsoft's App Store is all set to roll out the new 6.5 OS come this October 6th. But the older Windows Mobile 6.0 and 6.1 versions, won't get a chance to purchase or download these third party applications.
Windows Marketplace will be released in a couple of phases, with the first phase beginning this Tuesday, while the second phase will see an App Store release for Windows 6.0 and 6.1 owners that will happen sometime before 2009 is over.
Microsoft official Todd Brix went on to mention even more stuff about the future of Marketplace and said, “In addition, this second phase will bring the PC based catalog and shopping experience, user generated app reviews, advanced key-based anti-piracy protection and other enhancements that expand your business opportunity and make it easier for a larger number of customers to find and buy your application.”
Windows Marketplace will be released in a couple of phases, with the first phase beginning this Tuesday, while the second phase will see an App Store release for Windows 6.0 and 6.1 owners that will happen sometime before 2009 is over.
Microsoft official Todd Brix went on to mention even more stuff about the future of Marketplace and said, “In addition, this second phase will bring the PC based catalog and shopping experience, user generated app reviews, advanced key-based anti-piracy protection and other enhancements that expand your business opportunity and make it easier for a larger number of customers to find and buy your application.”
Labels: Windows Mobile, Windows Mobile 6.5, Windows Mobile Marketplace
Windows Mobile 6.5: What to expect
Thursday, September 10, 2009
For those of you who are out of the loop, Microsoft are planning a revamp of the Windows Mobile platform. The OS, used by a host of different manufacturers from HTC and Samsung to Sony Ericsson, has, in recent times, been accused of failing to keep up with the competition. To those who have used an Android device or the iPhone, going back to a Windows mobile handset is like watching a film on VHS; you still get to watch the movie but it’s a lot more hassle. But all that is about to change with the impending release of Windows Mobile 6.5
Windows Mobile 6.5 will be coming installed on range of new phones from the above manufacturers, and available for upgrade on others, but do you know exactly what it features? What makes Windows Mobile 6.5 stand out from the crowd? Let’s find out.
Windows Mobile 6.5 features a new user interface which gives the user a richer browsing experience. There are two new services provided on Windows Mobile 6.5: My Phone, where you can sync text messages, photos, video, contacts and more to the Web; and Windows Marketplace for Mobile, a new marketplace that will provide direct-to-phone mobile applications and can be accessed from both the phone and the Web.
The Chief Executive Officer of Microsoft Steve Ballmer states “Windows phones bring together the best of the Web, the PC and the phone so you can connect instantly to the experiences you care about, no matter where you are.” And what more could you possibly ask from a mobile phone?
The home screen of Windows Mobile is designed to keep people up-to-date with important information by providing a dashboard-like experience to items such as new e-mails, texts, missed calls and calendar appointments. It also includes an improved touch-screen interface, making it easy to navigate with a finger, and an updated version of the latest Internet Explorer Mobile browser.
More Of This Story:http://blog.mobiles.co.uk
Windows Mobile 6.5 will be coming installed on range of new phones from the above manufacturers, and available for upgrade on others, but do you know exactly what it features? What makes Windows Mobile 6.5 stand out from the crowd? Let’s find out.Windows Mobile 6.5 features a new user interface which gives the user a richer browsing experience. There are two new services provided on Windows Mobile 6.5: My Phone, where you can sync text messages, photos, video, contacts and more to the Web; and Windows Marketplace for Mobile, a new marketplace that will provide direct-to-phone mobile applications and can be accessed from both the phone and the Web.
The Chief Executive Officer of Microsoft Steve Ballmer states “Windows phones bring together the best of the Web, the PC and the phone so you can connect instantly to the experiences you care about, no matter where you are.” And what more could you possibly ask from a mobile phone?
The home screen of Windows Mobile is designed to keep people up-to-date with important information by providing a dashboard-like experience to items such as new e-mails, texts, missed calls and calendar appointments. It also includes an improved touch-screen interface, making it easy to navigate with a finger, and an updated version of the latest Internet Explorer Mobile browser.
More Of This Story:http://blog.mobiles.co.uk
Labels: Windows Mobile, Windows Mobile 6.5, Windows Mobile Marketplace
Windows Mobile 6.5 Gets a Launch Date
Wednesday, September 02, 2009
Microsoft has confirmed the release date of Windows Mobile 6.5. The Windows Phones will appear on retail shelves worldwide starting October 6. After iPhone & Blackberry, Windows Mobile will also get free Wi-Fi access from AT&T.
The launch means the first Windows Phone smartphones should be on sale from 6 October too, and we can expect to see handsets from HTC, LG, Samsung, Sony Ericsson, Toshiba and others.
Stephanie Ferguson, general manager, Business Experiences Team, in the Mobile Communications Business at Microsoft said in a blog posting: "on Oct. 6th, you'll see new Windows phones designed for a variety of tastes, needs and price points - with or without keyboards, with or without touch screens, as well as your choice of GPS, accelerometer and high resolution camera."
Windows Mobile 6.5 devices will link straight back into the Windows Marketplace for Mobile app store and will offer the free My Phone service, which allows users to back up photos, music and contacts.
According to sources who are familiar with Microsoft's plans, expect to see Windows Mobile 7 at Microsoft's Professional Developers Conference later this year. Microsoft’s press release doesn’t give much more concrete information, but it does reveal that the Windows Marketplace for Mobile and Microsoft My Phone will launch on the same date.
The launch means the first Windows Phone smartphones should be on sale from 6 October too, and we can expect to see handsets from HTC, LG, Samsung, Sony Ericsson, Toshiba and others.
Stephanie Ferguson, general manager, Business Experiences Team, in the Mobile Communications Business at Microsoft said in a blog posting: "on Oct. 6th, you'll see new Windows phones designed for a variety of tastes, needs and price points - with or without keyboards, with or without touch screens, as well as your choice of GPS, accelerometer and high resolution camera."
Windows Mobile 6.5 devices will link straight back into the Windows Marketplace for Mobile app store and will offer the free My Phone service, which allows users to back up photos, music and contacts.
According to sources who are familiar with Microsoft's plans, expect to see Windows Mobile 7 at Microsoft's Professional Developers Conference later this year. Microsoft’s press release doesn’t give much more concrete information, but it does reveal that the Windows Marketplace for Mobile and Microsoft My Phone will launch on the same date.
Labels: Windows Mobile, Windows Mobile 6.5, Windows Mobile Marketplace
Weaker World Mobile Phone Sales but Smartphone 27% Higher in Q2, Says Gartner
Friday, August 14, 2009
Worldwide mobile phone sales totalled 286.1 million units in the second quarter of 2009, a 6.1 per cent decrease from the second quarter of 2008, according to Gartner, Inc. Smartphone sales surpassed 40 million units, a 27 per cent increase from the same period last year, representing the fastest-growing segment of the mobile-devices market. The iPhone market share grew a staggering 375%.
"Despite the challenging market, some devices sold well as consumers who would usually have purchased standard midrange devices either cut back to less expensive handsets or moved up the range to get more features for their money," said Carolina Milanesi, research director at Gartner.
"Touchscreen and QWERTY devices remained a major driver for replacement sales and benefited manufacturers with strong, touch-focused midtier devices. However, the decline in average selling price (ASP) accelerated in the first half of the year and particularly affected manufacturers that focus on midtier and low-end devices, where margins are already slim."
The recession continued to suppress replacement sales in both mature and emerging markets. The distribution channel has dealt with lower demand and financial pressure by using up 13.9 million units of existing stock before ordering more. Gartner expects the gap between sell-in to the channel and sell-through to customers will reduce in the second half of 2009 as the channel starts to restock.
Source for images: Gartner (August 2009)
Via:http://www.wirelessandmobilenews.com
Main Story:http://www.gartner.com/DisplayDocument?ref=g_search&id=1124912&subref=simplesearch.
"Despite the challenging market, some devices sold well as consumers who would usually have purchased standard midrange devices either cut back to less expensive handsets or moved up the range to get more features for their money," said Carolina Milanesi, research director at Gartner.
"Touchscreen and QWERTY devices remained a major driver for replacement sales and benefited manufacturers with strong, touch-focused midtier devices. However, the decline in average selling price (ASP) accelerated in the first half of the year and particularly affected manufacturers that focus on midtier and low-end devices, where margins are already slim."The recession continued to suppress replacement sales in both mature and emerging markets. The distribution channel has dealt with lower demand and financial pressure by using up 13.9 million units of existing stock before ordering more. Gartner expects the gap between sell-in to the channel and sell-through to customers will reduce in the second half of 2009 as the channel starts to restock.
Source for images: Gartner (August 2009)
Via:http://www.wirelessandmobilenews.com
Main Story:http://www.gartner.com/DisplayDocument?ref=g_search&id=1124912&subref=simplesearch.
Labels: Android Phone, iPhone, Smartphones, Smartphonesmarket, Windows Mobile Marketplace
Windows Mobile opens shots with Apple
Thursday, June 25, 2009
With Palm already in the market, it seems that Microsoft has also joined in the mud-wrestling contest by launching an updated Windows Mobile operating system.Microsoft is planning to release a new version of Windows Mobile. This one has some interesting features that might add to the aging mobile OS.
The system has an intuitive, finger-touch interface and online backup. Microsoft tells us it will be around in October. It will have a fair bit of difficultly as the market is now wide open with lots of different operating systems fighting for space. Microsoft has been mostly successful in the business community thanks to its PC-synchronisation and email server convenience.
Looking under the bonnet of Microsoft's developer tool kit, it appears that the cunning plan is to encourage developers to make it look as much like the iPhone as possible. The applications will be peddled through something similar to Apple's App store.
Microsoft does have some advantages. HTC has committed to 6.5 with the Pro2 and Touch Diamond2. So has Samsung with its Omnia Icon. But while most are looking for the main war to between Apple and Palm, it is likely that it will be decided between Microsoft and Blackberry. Business markets are always where the volume sales have been.
Read More here
The system has an intuitive, finger-touch interface and online backup. Microsoft tells us it will be around in October. It will have a fair bit of difficultly as the market is now wide open with lots of different operating systems fighting for space. Microsoft has been mostly successful in the business community thanks to its PC-synchronisation and email server convenience.
Looking under the bonnet of Microsoft's developer tool kit, it appears that the cunning plan is to encourage developers to make it look as much like the iPhone as possible. The applications will be peddled through something similar to Apple's App store.
Microsoft does have some advantages. HTC has committed to 6.5 with the Pro2 and Touch Diamond2. So has Samsung with its Omnia Icon. But while most are looking for the main war to between Apple and Palm, it is likely that it will be decided between Microsoft and Blackberry. Business markets are always where the volume sales have been.
Read More here
Labels: Windows Mobile, Windows Mobile Marketplace
Windows Mobile 6.5 Is Now Complete
Monday, May 18, 2009
Microsoft has has finished work on Windows Mobile 6.5, the next version of its operating system for smartphones. However, this doesn't mean the release is imminent.
A tweet from the Windows Mobile Development Team says it all, "For the record, Windows Mobile 6.5 is DONE..complete..looks really good IOHO and every bit functional."
More about Windows Mobile 6.5
The next version of Microsoft's operating system for high-end phones isn't a major upgrade, but it will include significant changes to its appearance.
It will be more fingertip friendly, with many on-screen elements enlarged so users can select them without a stylus. Windows Mobile 6.5 will also have more of a focus on consumers, as the Today Screen has been modified to include items like a music player and photo viewer.
Coming this Fall
Despite work on this operating system being complete, the first devices running it won't hit the market until this fall.
Releasing a new smartphone OS doesn't work the same way as it does with desktops and laptops. The new version isn't sent directly to consumers, but instead Microsoft gives it to its licensees, who customize it for their individual models and release it.
From: http://www.brighthand.com
A tweet from the Windows Mobile Development Team says it all, "For the record, Windows Mobile 6.5 is DONE..complete..looks really good IOHO and every bit functional."
More about Windows Mobile 6.5
The next version of Microsoft's operating system for high-end phones isn't a major upgrade, but it will include significant changes to its appearance.
It will be more fingertip friendly, with many on-screen elements enlarged so users can select them without a stylus. Windows Mobile 6.5 will also have more of a focus on consumers, as the Today Screen has been modified to include items like a music player and photo viewer.
Coming this Fall
Despite work on this operating system being complete, the first devices running it won't hit the market until this fall.
Releasing a new smartphone OS doesn't work the same way as it does with desktops and laptops. The new version isn't sent directly to consumers, but instead Microsoft gives it to its licensees, who customize it for their individual models and release it.
From: http://www.brighthand.com
Labels: Windows Mobile, Windows Mobile Marketplace
Microsoft Launches Window Mobile Marketplace - will it take of?
Monday, May 04, 2009
Microsoft just launched it Windows Mobile Marketplace .......patterned on the iPhone App Store.
http://developer.windowsmobile.com/marketplace.aspx
Source: http://www.readwriteweb.com/archives/windows_marketplace_for_mobile_opens_to_developers.php
http://developer.windowsmobile.com/marketplace.aspx
Source: http://www.readwriteweb.com/archives/windows_marketplace_for_mobile_opens_to_developers.php
Labels: Windows Mobile Marketplace
