In a statement to PC Magazine, Microsoft told that they do not hold a file of a user’s location history. Last week we learned that location history of thousands of points are stored on iPhones. Later this story evolved to the point that also Android keeps track of where a user has been. If an iPhone gets stolen, the location history of the previous owner can, for instance, be plotted on a map On Windows Phone 7s, only the last location is kept in memory. This is for services like the ‘Find my Phone’, where the owner...
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Microsoft has confirmed on their Partner Network site that the Mango update will be called Windows Phone 7.5. This is what was rumored before, but has now been officially confirmed. We know that WP7.5 Mango will be released this Fall, but we don’t have anything more exact. Developers will get access to WP7.5 in the coming month. ...
Kevin D. Wolf, a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional, has put together a nice Powerpoint presentation of Windows Phone 7. Inside this presentation, a whole page is dedicated to compare time needed for both Windows Phone 7 NoDo and Android Froyo to hit devices. Seems like Google takes a longer time to deliver their updates! Yet we have everyone complaining about Microsoft’s lack of interest towards updates. Keep in mind that this was the first big update to Windows Phone 7. I sure think and hope that the Mango update will go smoother. To...
Sony Ericsson today announced their first Walkman phone that runs on Android, the Sony Ericsson W8. This is basically the SE X8, in a new color and with the Walkman logo. The W8 comes with the following features:3-inch capacitive touchscreen 320×480 resolution 3.5mm audiojack 3.2MP camera 600MHz CPU 168MB RAM Android 2.1 + Timescape UI MH410 headset includedThe Sony Ericsson W8 will be available in China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, India, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam starting from Q2 2011 in the following...
ESPOO, Finland & REDMOND, USA - After 10 weeks of intense collaboration, we are pleased to report that Nokia and Microsoft have signed the definitive agreement for our strategic partnership to build a new global mobile ecosystem that is unlike any other. It’s a bold claim. But collectively we’ve moved from intent to agreement in such a short period. Actually, it’s even faster than we expected which makes this a perfect example of our commitment to our partnership and the speed at which we plan to move together. As a result of our...
Julien Schapman has finally released his TouchXperience homebrew tool for Windows Phone 7. Amazing to see what one developer can achieve. You need a developer unlocked device for this to work, so use it at your own risk! Windows Phone Device Manager features:Applications management: view, install/uninstall homebrew applications File management: explore device, exchange files with your phone Sync files, folders and favorites with phone Send to Windows Phone (to send files, apps, ringtones, web links in one click) Detailed device information...
Pocketnow has gotten their hands on a video with what is claimed to be a HTC device running Windows Phone 7. What makes this video super-interesting, is the alleged 16-megapixel camera of this device. The device surely looks like a HTC Desire S, but with the needed WP7 hardware buttons. Keep in mind that megapixels isn’t all that’s needed for a good camera. It’s all about picture quality, not megapixels. Currently the biggest megapixel count on a WP7 is 8MP, on the HTC 7 Mozart. ...
Got to love those XML profile files? Today we have a bran new Windows Phone 7 device from LG, called the LG E700. The only detail we get of the device, is that it will come with Internet Explorer 9, which we know that will be part of the Mango update. This could very well be a second generation Windows Phone 7 device, with the updated CPU, gyro and Adreno 205 GPU on board. The profile file can be found at LG’s site here. ...
