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We have previously written/speculated that Steve Ballmer will attend Mobile World Congress starting next Monday, and today Microsoft confirmed that “Microsoft’s Steve Ballmer to Host Windows Phone Press Conference”. Here is a take from Microsoft’s site:

REDMOND, Wash. — Feb. 10, 2010 —

What: On Feb. 15, 2010, Steve Ballmer will host a press conference to discuss Windows® phones at Mobile World Congress 2010.

Who: Steve Ballmer, CEO, Microsoft Corp.

When: 3–4 p.m. CET

Where: The Garden Room

Catalonia Barcelona Plaza

Plaza Espana 6-8

08014 Barcelona, Spain

How to View: The live webcast will run at http://www.microsoft.com/news/windowsphone. An on-demand version will be posted after the event concludes.

How to Access B-roll: Broadcast-quality footage from Mobile World Congress, including sound bites from Steve Ballmer and highlights of the press conference, will be available via satellite at 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. EST.

U.S. Domestic Feed

Feed #1: 11:30–11:45 a.m. EST

Re-feed: 3:30–3:45 p.m. EST

Galaxy 19 Transponder 15 (C-Band, Analog)

Downlink Frequency – 4000 Vertical

This also confirms the info that they will make a live webcast of the event, and show it on European and US satellite TV.


Microsoft will stream, and broadcast on satellite TV the announcement at Mobile World Congress. That, and the fact that Steve Ballmer will host it, means that the announcement is going to be about something important.

The stream will be available at http://www.microsoft.com/news/windowsphone, and on satellite TV(Eutelsat):

Timing: 1630-1645 UTC
EUTELSAT W3A 7 deg East TXP B1 CHANNEL 9MHZ SLOT 1L9 (D1)
UPLINK FREQ.: 14314 MHZ POL Y BY E-120
DOWNLINK FR.: 11014 MHZ POL X
SD 625 16:9 50Hz DVBS QPSK 6.6665Ms/s FEC 7/8,
RoF 0.35 (11_SD MPEG2 422 10.7514 Mbps)
OP MODE: HIGH QUALITY
AUDIO:1 SOUND MONO
AUDIO:2 SOUND MONO

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Opera Software, maker of the world’s most popular mobile Web browser, plans to reveal Opera Mini for iPhone in an exclusive press and partner preview during the 2010 Mobile World Congress (MWC). Visit Opera’s exhibit in Hall 1, C44, to witness a new way to surf the Web on the iPhone — an experience that Opera promises will be fast, easy to use, and packed with favorite Opera features.

Read the Press Release here.


Adobe today told Engadget that Flash 10.1 will need ‘some enhancements to existing versions of Android’. What they didn’t say, is if this version is actually Android 2.1, or some other? Here’s a take from the article:

Adobe, Google, and other members of the Open Screen Project are working together to make ensure the full Web experience can be delivered on largest possible number of devices. Support for full Flash Player 10.1 requires some enhancements to existing versions of Android. These enhancements are expected to be available as an upgrade to existing devices and for new devices starting in Q2 2010.

I don’t think this is Android 2.1, since the the update/version is about to be released in Q2 2010. As we all know, Android 2.1 is already available on a phone, the Nexus One. Could this mean that Flash 10.1 will actually be released for Froyo, the next Android OS version?


A new image of the HTC Legend just leaked, and this time it brought specs of the phone with it. Here is what we know now:

  • 3.2″ HVGA AMOLED capacitive touchscreen
  • 600MHz Qualcomm processor(MSM7227 family)
  • 5MP camera with LED flash
  • Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
  • WiFi
  • Quadband GMS / EDGE plus dualband HSPA
  • Compass
  • Optical trackpad
  • 3.5mm audio jack
  • microUSB connector
  • aluminium case
  • 1300mAh battery

A gameplay video of the recently released Doom II RPG for the iPhone. The game is available in the App Store for 2.99€.

Check out the video after the break.


Apple has just released the iPhone/iPad SDK 3.2 beta 2 for developers. Hit this link to download the beta.


Google Buzz for mobile allows you to post buzz and keep up with your friends when you’re away from your computer. It also uses your location to identify places around you. You can select one of these places and attach it as location tag to your posts, or read what others have posted about the place.

Here’s a list of how you can Buzz with your mobile:

  • Buzz.google.com: This web app provides access to Buzz from your iPhone or Android phone’s browser, allowing you to view and create buzz messages. It has two different views: ‘Following’ view shows buzz from the people you follow, just like Google Buzz in your Gmail; ‘Nearby’ view shows public buzz that has been tagged with a location near you, and might be from people you don’t follow. From Nearby view, you can also select a specific place from the list of nearby places and view posts attached to that place.
  • Buzz on Google Maps for mobile: The new Buzz layer allows you to see buzz near you or anywhere on the map. You can post public buzz directly from the layer, and even attach a photo from your phone. Also, try visiting a mobile Place Page to read recent comments or to post buzz about that place. You can access Place Pages from the web app as well, by tapping on the place name in any location-tagged post.
  • Buzz Shortcut from Google.com: You will see the buzz icon in the top right corner of the google.com homepage. Just tap on the icon to trigger the posting box.
  • Voice Shortcut: The voice shortcut, which is available in the quick search widget on Android and in Google Mobile App on iPhone, allows you to post buzz without typing anything. Just say ‘post buzz,’ followed by whatever you’d like to post.

Check out the video after the break.