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CE-based phone stack supports touchscreens, 3G
Feb. 13, 2008
Intrinsyc plans to build new capabilities and add third-party software support into its Windows CE-based software stack. During 2008, the Soleus stack will gain support for 3G handsets and touchscreen interfaces, document viewers, multimedia codecs, and more "pre-certified" phone driver models, according to the company. ...
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UMPC has x86 and ARM CPUs
Feb. 13, 2008
HTC says it is now shipping an ultra-mobile PC (UMPC) that includes both x86-compatible and ARM-based processors. The Shift runs both Windows Vista and Windows Mobile, along with Microsoft's "Origami Experience" user interface, and has a seven-inch touchscreen display, slide-out keyboard, GPS, and worldwide 3G telephony. ...
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ARM11 SoC brings HD video to mobile devices
Feb. 12, 2008
STMicroelectronics (STM) has announced a mobile applications processor aimed at letting Windows Mobile devices record and play HD video, and connect directly to HDTV displays. The STn8820 is based on an ARM11 core, handles 720p (1280 x 720) video, and incorporates graphics technology licensed from AMD, according to STM. ...
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Cellphone-on-module supports Windows Mobile
Feb. 12, 2008
Freescale has begun touting the Windows Mobile-worthiness of its MXC line of "cellphone-on-module" chips. The Motorola spin-out says the integration of Windows Mobile with its MXC ("Mobile Extreme Convergence") chips can "deliver desktop familiarity on handheld devices." ...
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Rugged barcode scanner runs Windows CE 5.0
Feb. 12, 2008
Janam has started shipping a rugged handheld computer based on Windows CE 5.0. Powered by a Freescale iMX.21 processor and sporting a 3-inch QVGA touchscreen, the "XM60" features Bluetooth and optional 802.11b wireless networking, a backlit numeric keypad, and a scanner supporting 1D and 2D barcodes. ...
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ARM-11 based app processor supports two-way videoconferencing
Feb. 12, 2008
Samsung has announced an ARM-11 based application processor fabricated using the company's 65-nanometer technology. Targeting Windows Mobile devices with clock speeds up to 667MHz, the S3C6410 offers MPEG4 encoding/decoding, TV output and two-way videoconferencing capabilities, according to the company. ...
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Microsoft pushes content to Windows phones
Feb. 12, 2008
Microsoft is offering a free download aimed at integrating news, weather, and stock "channels" onto a Windows Mobile device's home screen. Developed by the Smart Personal Objects Technology (SPOT) group, the MSN Direct download delivers instant access to information "in a glanceable format," the company said. ...
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TI apps processor supports HD video
Feb. 12, 2008
Texas Instruments (TI) has announced its fourth mobile device system-on-chip (SoC) based on ARM's next-generation Cortex-A8 core. The new OMAP3440 supports high-definition (HD) video recording and playback on 720p displays in Windows-based mobile phones and mobile Internet devices (MIDs), according to the company. ...
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Industrial PC bristles with serial, LAN ports
Feb. 11, 2008
Advantech has announced a fanless industrial computer that runs either Windows CE or Windows XP Embedded on a 1GHz Celeron M processor. The 1U-high UNO-4678 is intended for industrial automation and control applications, and boasts eight isolated serial ports along with three LAN ports. ...
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HTC PDA/phone runs "future Windows Mobile"
Feb. 11, 2008
HTC has announced a new PDA/phone it bills as running a "future version of Windows Mobile." The Advantage X7510 has a 5-inch VGA display, a detachable QWERTY keyboard, GSM/GPRS/EDGE telephony, WiFi, and both Internet Explorer and Opera Mobile 9 web browsers, according to the company.
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Mobile phone chip does HD video
Feb. 11, 2008
Nvidia says it is sampling an applications processor for Windows Mobile smartphones that can capture HD video, and play it back for 10 hours. The APX 2500 is based on an ARM 11 core, handles 720p (1280 x 720) video, and supports HDMI output, Nvidia says. ...
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Sony Ericsson releases first Windows phone
Feb. 11, 2008
Sony Ericsson, previously associated mainly with phones using the Symbian operating system, has announced its first Windows Mobile-based smartphone. The Xperia X1 features an ultra-high resolution 3-inch touchscreen display with custom user interface, slideout QWERTY keyboard, an optical joystick, and FM and GPS receivers. ...
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Multimedia phone chip runs Windows Mobile, CE
Feb. 10, 2008
STMicroelectronics (STM) has announced "pre-integrated" Windows Mobile and Windows CE support for its Nomadik STn8815 mobile multimedia applications processor. The ARM9-based system-on-chip (SoC) also gets a clock speed increase, to 393MHz, and now comes in both ball grid array (BGA) and package-on-package options. ...
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Phase-change memory samples
Feb. 08, 2008
Intel and STMicroelectronics have begun sampling phase-change memory (PCM), a potential flash memory replacement that uses heat instead of electrons to store data. Code-named "Alverstone" in this 128Mbit, 90-nanometer implementation, it outdoes flash by providing bit alterability, faster speed, and lower power consumption, the companies say. ...
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iPhone bests Windows Mobile in U.S. sales
Feb. 08, 2008
Apple's iPhone outsold all Windows Mobile devices combined in the U.S. during the fourth quarter of 2007, according to Canalys. In a booming market up 72 percent year-on-year overall, Windows Mobile nonetheless beat the iPhone worldwide, with 12 percent share versus Apple's seven percent. ...
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NetFront browser joins the widgets gang
Feb. 08, 2008
Access has announced a new version of its NetFront web browser for Windows Mobile devices. NetFront version 3.5 adds widgets, better XHTML (Extensible Hypertext Markup Language) compatibility, faster performance, and the capability to scroll up and down pages under the guidance of a device's camera. ...
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Windows PDA phone has GPS
Feb. 07, 2008
Asus has released a high-end model in its range of Windows Mobile 6 Professional-powered "PDA phones." The P750 includes tri-band GSM (800/1800/1900MHz) telephony, WiFi, Bluetooth 2.0, GPS, and several interesting geo-location applications, including one that sends coordinates via SMS at intervals, or on demand.
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Single-DIN car PC has pivoting LCD
Feb. 07, 2008
Vic has introduced what it claims to be the first internal monitor-equipped in-car PC to fit into "single DIN" stereo bays. The Navisurfer II has a non-retractable, permanently attached 7-inch touchscreen display, a 1GHz or 1.3GHz CPU, and a 40GB to 120GB hard drive. ...
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VoIP client software adds roaming, Yahoo and AIM messaging
Feb. 06, 2008
Fring has updated its mobile VoIP software for Windows Mobile 5 and 6 devices. Fring version 3.3 now adds instant messaging (IM) capabilities for Yahoo and AIM, as well as software that eases roaming between wireless internet service providers, according to the company. ...
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Ford pickups get in-dash Windows CE computers, RFID
Feb. 06, 2008
Ford has announced plans to build a Windows CE-based computer into its 2009 F-150 pickup. The vehicle will optionally offer "Ford Work Solutions," including the in-dash computer, an RFID-based asset tracking system, and real-time transmission of vehicle location and maintenance information, Ford says. ...
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Windows Mobile phones are built to order
Feb. 06, 2008
Zzzphone is bringing the factory-direct, "build-to-order" model to the Windows Mobile phone arena. Customers can order a $149 device from the company's website, then gussy it up with options including colored cases, gold plating, a TV tuner, seven-megapixel camera, and even preloaded movies, the company says. ...
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Tiny tactical mission computer runs Windows XP Embedded
Feb. 05, 2008
Parvus has announced a rugged tactical mission computer that runs Windows XP Embedded. Measuring just 3.0 x 4.3 x 7.0 inches, the DuraCOR 820 Small Tactical Mission Computer has been designed for space/weight-constrained military/aerospace deployments, Parvus says. ...
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Windows Mobile phone has GPS, WiFi, and FM radio
Feb. 05, 2008
O2 has announced a new phone that runs Windows Mobile 6 Professional on Qualcomm's MSM7200 processor. The Xda Orbit II includes dual cameras, GPS capabilities, WiFi, and a built-in FM radio, according to the company. ...
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Mobile browser features widgets technology
Feb. 05, 2008
Opera has announced an enhanced version of its web browser for Windows Mobile devices. Opera Mobile 9.5 offers mini-applications called Opera Widgets, improved performance, a fullscreen mode with enhanced panning and zooming, and support for Flash Lite, according to the company. ...
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GPS chip minimizes size, power consumption
Feb. 05, 2008
NXP Semiconductors is now sampling a GPS chip claimed to be the industry's smallest and lowest-powered. The GNS7560 requires only four external connections, offers Windows CE and Windows Mobile drivers, and uniquely alters sensitivity and tracking based on signal strength, multipath, and velocity, according to the company. ...
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