Comments on: Gear-Libs, vol.1

By: timlayton

timlayton — Sat, 09 May 2009 12:26:24 +0000

A new feature of Windows Mobile 6.5 allows people to go directly to waiting voice mail, text messages or other information when unlocking their phones.Microsoft Recite, came out of the company’s research group. It allows people to record voice notes or other audio files on Windows Mobile phones and then search for keywords using their voice. LG is set to launch 50 new Windows Mobile devices over the next 4 years.
The Windows Mobile contact list will get a huge visual boost and be more touch-friendly as well, with larger menu items and an updated look. Windows Mobile 6.5 will have a lot of new apps, features and technologies will be included and introduced. Just to name a few: internet explorer mobile, live mesh for mobile, silverlight 2 for mobile, windows media player mobile, windows mobile marketplace,.NET compact framework, .NET mobile, compact framework, and SQL server compact. Microsoft has officially confirmed a new web browser for Windows MObile, Internet Explorer 6. The hottest new features and apps include: My Phone–a backup and recovery service for contacts, photos and other data stored on a mobile device. My Phone will also be available for phones running Windows Mobile 6.0 and 6.1. The new Windows Marketplace for Mobile is a centralized place to buy increasingly popular mobile applications. Windows Mobile 6.5 features a new user interface and “honeycomb”. A customizable start screen with hexagonal tiles for each program that are designed to be easier to use on touch-screen phones. The Windows Mobile start menu can be customized with Internet applications like weather or stock reports, that are automatically updated. The new Windows Mobile 6.5 user interface is designed to be more “finger friendly,” You can also move icons up or down in the new layout. In addition, the new Windows Mobile Home screen will support special widgets, which will give status information like missed calls, new messages, etc.

By: gorkon

gorkon — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 14:36:47 +0000

The year is still young….we'll see if anyone can wow us…..

We should ASK this question of the team at the end of the year too.

By: gorkon

gorkon — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 14:35:46 +0000

Agreed. I love my G1….but let's be honest….my battery life SUCKS! My 1000HE battery lasts LONGER than my G1! That's saying something!

By: Judie Lipsett

Judie Lipsett — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 19:11:40 +0000

how would you choose? http://tinyurl.com/c6whuk

By: ChrisSpera

ChrisSpera — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 18:47:08 +0000

I TOTALLY agree, Judie. I had a hard time picking between my Kindle and my MacBook. I think both are awesome; and the best purchases of the year!

By: AbsoluteWindows

AbsoluteWindows — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 18:42:38 +0000

AT&T Pantech Matrix Pro Giveaway…

26 sites around the world will be giving away the Pantech Matrix Pro, a Windows Mobile v6.1 smartphone…

By: dancohen

dancohen — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 18:14:51 +0000

lol- thanks for being such a good sport!

By: Michael Anderson

Michael Anderson — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 18:14:34 +0000

I know I couldn't limit myself easily either … I started off focused but ended up scattered as I was listening to my Touch and doing stuff on the Axim and … aw crud, there I go again!

By: geardiary

geardiary — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 18:09:57 +0000

Ha! Having to choose just one gadget was hard! I could have just as easily picked the Kindle 2 (LOVE that thing), but I figured the MacBook Air should win because it at least makes me more productive.

By: Jessica Fritsche

Jessica Fritsche — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 17:57:22 +0000

It was so close between the Apple TV and iPhone that I had to mention both! Don't make me choose, Dan!! You're tearing us apart!