Good news for Samsung Epix’ s owner, because today Samsung has released a new firmware update for the Windows Mobile smartphone. I’m surprised to hear that Samsung is still supporting the device though AT&T has stop the phone sales since Samsung Epic first release in 2008. You can now upgrade the Samsung Epix OS from WinMo 6.1 to WinMo 6.5. Check the official samsung site here.
We have a video that compare the HTC HD2 and HTC Mini before, and now DeviceWire has just announced that The HTC HD Mini is finally available. This phone runs on Windows Mobile 6.5.3 and comes with a 3.2 inch HVGA capacitive screen and version 2.5 of HTC Sense. The device First shown off at Mobile World Congress, the handset retails for £280.81 without VAT and £329.95 with. The HTC HD Mini is one of the lowest prices HTC ever charged for a handset on introduction. Expected to become available on April 12th now the phone can be pre-ordered at DeviceWire.com.
Another rugged handset for travelers and sport lovers, now we have The Pharos 565 which is the newest rugged Windows Mobile from the Pharos. The handset fulfill the Industrial IP54 standard, it means the handset can withstand 4-5 feet infatuation from the ground. The device uses Windows Mobile 6.5 software pre install and comes with a 3.5 inch TFT QVGA display, a 624mhz processor, 512mb ROM, 256mb of SDRAM , Wifi, bluetooth, 3G, 3.5mm headphone jack, and a 1880mah battery. The handset retails for $529.95. [Official Pharos Site]
A quick look Sony Ericsson Aspen video has been published by Which.co.uk. This phone which use Windows Mobile 6.5.3 apparently made from recycled plastic. Sony Ericsson has delayed the release which scheduled a month ago, while we wait for it then have a look on the video. [wmpoweruser]
Remember about the Sony Ericsson Espen. The first Windows Mobile 6.5.3 phone. The first screenshots of the phone just hit the web. I really love the phone. The mobile is slim, stylish and beautiful. The look of the mobile is almost same to the Nokia E series .It featured a full QWERTY keyboard . Have a look on the specs list:
Size: 117 x 60 x 12.45 mm
Weight: 130 grams
Memory card support: SanDisk microSD™, up to 16 GB
Operating system: Windows Mobile® 6.5.3
Battery capacity: 1500 mAh
65,536 colour TFT display
2.4 inches
240 x 320 pixels (QVGA)
3.5 mm audio jack
A-GPS
Micro USB connector
age support
USB support
Wi-Fi™
Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync®
Handwriting recognition
Microsoft Office® Mobile
3D games
Facebook™
FM radio with RDS
Java™
Skype™
YouTube™
On the device SE-First says:
So, what’s new in Windows Mobile 6.5.3? In general, the UI has become a bit more finger friendly compared to 6.5, i.e. bigger icons, dropdown entries etc. Sony Ericsson’s custom addition, the SlideView, is already known from the Xperia X2. It provides quick access to messaging, media player, calendar and – as a novelty – Facebook contact information such as comments and posts.
The full featured QWERTY keyboard provides an OK haptic feedback, however the surface of the keys are a little bit too slippery. The device itself feels comfortable in your hands.
As you know that the Sony Ericsson Espen is the first Windows Mobile 6.5.3 mobile. But until today we didn’t really know beyond the usual speculation. But thanks to BGR, They make a list of a few notable features. Have a look:
Platform to enable multitouch
Touch controls throughout system (no need for stylus)
Consistent Navigation
Horizontal scroll bar replaces tabs (think settings>system>about screen)
Magnifier to bring touch support to legacy applications
Simplified out-of-box experience with fewer steps
Drag and drop icons on Start Screen
Browser page load time decreased and memory management improved
Browser pan & flick gestures smoothed and zoom & rotation speed increased
Updated runtime tools (.NET CF 3.5, SQL CE 3.1)
Arabic read/write document support
Watson (error reporting) improvements and bug fixes
The Aspen is the only handset to run this latest version of the Microsoft’s mobile OS now. We may have to wait until MWC for more additional 6.5.3 handsets
At last, It’s finally here . The Windows Mobile 6.5.3. And the first mobile to run the OS is the new Sony Ericsson Aspen. The Sony Ericsson Aspen comes with a business-focused QWERTY candybar with 2.4-inch QVGA TFT LCD, 3.2 megapixel camera, A-GPS with Google Maps, 3.5-mm audio jack, WiFi, and microSD expansion. This latest addition to Sony Ericsson’s GreenHeart portfolio comes in black or white silver and packs quad-band GSM/EDGE with either HSPA 900/2100 or 850/900/2100 radios and it will be available in Q2 of 2010. It’s a great phone for businessmen. A great and stylish look .And now lets talk about the Windows Mobile 6.5.3. The new WM includes a more finger-friendly layout and Microsoft has also improved browser performance with faster page load times and better memory management. So i think the phone might be officially launched at MWC .[Engadget]
The next generation of the M20, the Garmin-Asus Nuvifone M10 has been previewed by CNET Asia. This phone is available for pre-order from ASUS Taiwan website for about $434. This type has some updated features compare to the M20, The M10 features 3.5 inches The WVGA screen, 512 MB RAM, a 600 Mhz processor, 512 MB Flash storage, 4 GB built-in storage, and an actual MicroSD card, powered by a 1500 mAh battery, measures 116 x 58 x 14.3 mm, and running on Windows Mobile 6.5.3. The smartphone will be available in March 2010. [wmpoweruser]
Have you ever dreaming about having a cellphone with a Projector? well maybe it’s like a dream comes true. LG has invented a new style of cellphones by having an optional $180 DLP pico projector that you can snap onto its back. This gadget allows you to share presentations, slideshows and even online videos with big-screen size images from up to 8 feet away straight from your LG Expo. The LG expo features 1GHz processor, 3.2 inch touchscreen, 5MP camera equipped with flash, Slide-out keyboard, 7.2 HSDPA connection, microSD, and Windows Mobile 6.5 as its OS. More pictures and video after the jump. [2dayblog]