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Microsoft tells WinMo devs they’re worth more than 99 cents

iPhone developers, the App Store’s overheated competition and bloated inventory have led to scorched-earth pricing that makes it virtually impossible to parlay mobile development into a valid for-profit business model without turning to subscriptions or in-app advertising. RIM’s tried to nip that behavior in the bud by capping the minimum sale price at $2.99, and it sounds [...]

Bing Comes With a BANG !!!

Microsoft rolled out its new search engine formerly known as kumo (never heard of it). This one is named Bing and we say everything in this is a BING !!!

We checked out some of the features and its really mind blowing. We were a bit worried if it can  match the performance and accuracy of [...]

Zune HD Confirmed

Microsoft finally said yes to all the Zune HD rumours circulating over the net. The zune HD is strong competor to the apple’s ipod touch. Zune is high definition video player with multitouch capabilities. We liked the design of the zune than the ipod touch. And features are also really good. 3.3″ display, 482 X [...]

HTC releases an update for HTC Fuze

HTC has released an update for the AT&T Fuze. According to the HTC Support site, here’s what’s included:

Microsoft’s Windows Mobile Adaptation Kit Update (AKU) 1.4.6
Slide to Answer
Push To Talk Button is now re-assignable
FM Radio Application
Enhanced MS Voice Command
Call waiting indicator is now audible when using Speakerphone
HTC Music player supports Album art/info
Improved TouchFlo3D (TF3D) and User [...]

US to get Nokia Mako this year

The name might sound a little new under nokia brand. Seems like nokia has taken a slight turn in their design tradition. Although sliding phones are already in the market, this one looks a bit different. This phone features a 2.4inch display and a well spaced QWERTY keyboard. This s60 3.2 OS loaded phone also has [...]

Elecont Weather Forecast Sliding – Panel Style and we like it!

“Elecont Weather is powerful and accurate 10-day Weather Forecast with Barometer, Weather Alerts, Hour by Hour weather forecast and Current Weather Conditions. The forecast is displayed with animated effects and multiple icon sets. Elecont Weather is compatible with Windows Mobile 6.1 Sliding Media panel home screen.”
Every time I use a Windows Mobile Professional device I think “Boy, [...]

New PayPal Application for Android

Paypal has launched an official PayPal app in the Android Market. If you need access to your account while on-the-go, this is ideal. The app of course is a freebie, and comes complete with the following features as described by Eric Duprat of PayPal:

Direct integration with the contact list.  You won’t need to remember people’s [...]

Facebook for your Windows Mobile 6 phone finally!

New from Windows Mobile: a Facebook application for your phone! Download the new Facebook application for Windows Mobile and:

Send messages to any of the people in your Friends list.

Take pictures and videos on your phone, then upload them right to Facebook.

Send messages or call people in your Friends list.

Manage your profile and post anytime, anywhere.

Keep [...]

Yahoo’s new Update: Landscape IMs for iPhone

Less than a month after Yahoo released Yahoo Messenger for iPhone and iPod Touch (download ), is back with a triple-tweaked version.
Support for chatting in landscape mode is the most noticeable new capability hammered into version 1.1. Turning the iPhone to the side slides up the virtual QWERTY, but it also shrinks the visible chat [...]

Work-Life Balance with Spb Mobile Shell 3.0: It is Amazing

Spb Software, a leading maker of mobile software, releases Spb Mobile Shell 3.0, the next-generation user interface for Windows phones. According to Handango Yardstick, Spb Mobile Shell was the world’s number one bestselling application of 2008 among all mobile platforms.
Spb Mobile Shell 3.0 accounts for two different smartphone use scenarios: at work and at play. [...]