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Phones rev'd to Windows Mobile 6.1 — Oct. 09, 2008 — Two more smartphones have been treated to downloadable Windows Mobile 6.1 upgrades. The ROM upgrades, for Pantech's Duo and Samsung's "Jack" (SGH-i616), are said to provide features such as a task manager and threaded SMS, according to the companies. ...
Twin POS systems run WEPOS — Oct. 08, 2008 — NEC announced two new POS (point-of-sales/service) computers using Microsoft's WEPOS (Windows Embedded for Point of Service) operating system. The TwinPOS 5500 and 3500 feature integrated flat panel touchscreens, optional MSRs (magnetic stripe readers) and customer-facing displays, and resist dust and liquids, says NEC. ...
Windows Mobile Firefox "just weeks away" — Oct. 08, 2008 — Mozilla Labs is apparently just weeks away from releasing a Windows Mobile version of its popular Firefox web browser. Still code-named "Fennec" for now, the browser will sport a finger-friendly interface with iPhone-like "kinetic" scrolling, a Mac-like "expose" feature for tabs, and an optional geolocation feature. ...
Mobile WiMAX service launches in U.S. — Oct. 08, 2008 — Sprint launched its XOHM WiMAX service today, at a press event in Baltimore. Touted as offering "the fastest data speeds among all national carriers," the "4G" service will work with devices distributed by Sprint, or a bevy of available devices purchased independently, the carrier says. ...
PMP sports head-mounted display — Oct. 08, 2008 — Nikon announced a head-mounted PMP (personal media player) that includes WiFi and a web browser. The Media Port UP, which reportedly runs Windows CE, incorporates an extensible VGA-resolution display, headphones, five-way controller, 4GB or 8GB of storage, and an optional motion sensor, says Nikon. ...
Windows Mobile app fakes phone calls — Oct. 07, 2008 — Trinket Software announced a free beta of Windows Mobile software that allows users to "call themselves" in order to escape meetings, dates, or other unwanted social situations. "Fake Call" can schedule "calls" in advance or generate them with a single button press, the company claims. ...
802.11n modules target mobile devices — Oct. 07, 2008 — Fabless chip vendor Redpine Signals has announced three Windows-compatible 802.11n modules targeting handsets, digital cameras, and other "battery constrained" mobile devices. The "RS9110-N-11-0x" modules have a SiP (system in package) form-factor, integrating an SoC (system-on-chip), RF transceiver, power amplifier, and other components into one package. ...
HTC Touch jilts U.S. — Oct. 07, 2008 — There's good news and bad news for fans of HTC's high-end Windows Mobile phone. The Touch HD was hailed as the "first 'iPhone killer' worthy of the name" in its first European review -- but the phone won't be coming to the U.S., HTC reveals. ...
Windows Mobile dev webcast tomorrow — Oct. 07, 2008 — Microsoft's Windows Mobile community program manager, Constanze Roman (pictured) will co-host a webcast with long-time embedded CE developer Maarten Struys tomorrow, in a presentation slated to go live at 10 AM PDT. The webcast promises to show how to retrieve, use, and store PIM data. ...
GPS software supports visually impaired — Oct. 06, 2008 — Code Factory has announced Windows Mobile GPS software intended for visually impaired users. "Mobile Geo" supports blind or low-vision users by using a combination of voice synthesis and vibratory alerts, and runs on Windows Mobile 5.x, 6.x, or 6.1 devices, the company says. ...
Asus soft-launches "fashion" netbook — Oct. 06, 2008 — Asus is apparently poised to launch a "fashion forward" netbook that comes in three metallic colors. Just under an inch thick, the "Eee PC S101" reportedly includes a non-removable lithium-polymer battery pack, and from 16GB to 64GB of SSD (solid state disk) storage. ...
Truck computer runs Windows Mobile — Oct. 06, 2008 — Motorola announced an interesting Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional computer designed for cab mounting in trucks. The VC6096 includes a VGA-resolution touchscreen display, 65-key QWERTY keyboard, GPS, HSDPA (high speed downlink packet access) cellular, WiFi, Bluetooth, and integrated telematics support, the company says. ...
ETX module targets military apps — Oct. 06, 2008 — Ampro announced a device combining the ETX COM (computer on module) form-factor with an AMD Geode LX800 processor. Targeting "mission-critical military, avionics, and industrial applications," the "ETX 620" runs Windows CE or XP Embedded, supports 1GB of RAM, and has PCI and ISA interfaces, says Ampro. ...
Cross-platform dev tool adds Windows Mobile — Oct. 03, 2008 — Zhmicro announced that its novel technology for creating cross-platform applications is now compatible with Windows CE and Windows Mobile. The "Z47 Virtual Processors" and Z++ Visual IDE (integrated development environment) allow creating apps that run unmodified on Windows desktops, Linux, and Palm devices, the company says. ...
Freescale wants out of cellular business — Oct. 03, 2008 — Freescale Semiconductor announced it is looking to sell its cellular handset chip division. The products it plans to jettison comprise baseband processors, RF transceivers, and power management/audio products for handsets, says the semiconductor firm, and are likely to include its MXC line of "cellphone-on-module" chips. ...
Touch Cruise gets Windows Mobile 6.1 — Oct. 03, 2008 — HTC has released a downloadable Windows Mobile 6.1 upgrade for its Touch Cruise smartphone. The ROM upgrade provides features such as a task manager and threaded SMS, and also fixes eight bugs, including problems with Bluetooth, FM radio operation, and user interface quirks, according to HTC. ...
Zune software slated for Windows Mobile — Oct. 03, 2008 — Microsoft plans to port its Zune music playing software to Windows Mobile devices, according to CEO Steve Ballmer. Zune software and services may become part of the upcoming Windows Mobile 7 operating system, though the company provided no further information. ...
Embedded confab does Windows — Oct. 02, 2008 — Microsoft has announced that this month's ESC (embedded systems conference) in Boston will feature 12 different sessions devoted to Windows Embedded operating systems. The sessions, covering Windows Embedded Standard and Windows CE 6.0, will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 28, and Wednesday, Oct. 29, according to the company. ...
GPS module sips 1.8 Volts — Oct. 02, 2008 — U-blox, the Swiss provider of GPS technology, has announced two "revolutionary, low-voltage" GPS modules. Said to be the world's first to operate at 1.8 Volts, the "Neo 5D" and "Neo 5G" target mobile devices, reducing power consumption by at least 40 percent, says U-Blox. ...
Windows Mobile phone sports custom interface — Oct. 02, 2008 — Gigabyte Communications is shipping two new mobile phones that run Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional and feature a proprietary "Smart Touch II" interface. The GSmart MW702 and MS802 have 2.8-inch touchscreen displays, quad-band GSM, WiFi, Bluetooth, FM receivers, and GPS, according to the company.
Webcast demos "battery-friendly" Windows Mobile apps — Oct. 02, 2008 — Microsoft is offering the latest in a series of webcasts devoted to Windows Mobile 6.1 software development. The webcast, "24 hours of Windows Mobile application development: Developing battery-friendly applications," is viewable on demand now, the company says. ...
Ethernet module runs .NET MF — Oct. 01, 2008 — Digi International has announced .NET Micro Framework (.NET MF) support and an associated "jump start" kit for its ARM9-based Ethernet networking core module. The ConnectCore 9P 9215 expands .NET MF's capabilities into new applications such as networked sensor monitoring, data acquisition, and machine control, Digi says. ...
Speech tech supports Windows devices — Oct. 01, 2008 — Agilingua announced a new version of its SDK (software development kit) for creating user interfaces combining speech recognition and voice synthesis. The Atom Spoken Dialogue SDK, version 2.5, includes a new DSP (digital signal processing framework, plus runtime engines for Windows Mobile, Windows CE, and Linux devices, the company says. ...
Windows Mobile devices attack desktops via ActiveSync — Oct. 01, 2008 — Windows Mobile devices can be used as a tool for hacking into Windows XP computers, a security researcher has warned. Via ActiveSync 4.x, an attacker can take control of an otherwise-secure desktop computer, claims Seth Fogie, chief security officer at White Wolf Security. ...
Trolltech and Qtopia rev'd and renamed — Sep. 30, 2008 — Nokia-owned Trolltech announced a new name for both itself and the latest version of its Qtopia development platform for Linux consumer electronics devices. Trolltech is now "Qt Software," named for the cross-platform development framework upon which Qtopia (now called Qt Extended 4.4) is based. ...

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