Windows Phone – MWC 2010 – What does this mean?

Monday, February 8, 2010

So I was working through some online training at www.windowsphoneexpert.com and I came across a small promotional/information icon as shown below:

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Only earlier today I posted some predictions of mine about MWC, but this line of text has got me thinking…

Are Microsoft about to announce something big or is it simply a case that they are promoting MWC, which begins next week?

The fact is they mention in the ‘Windows phone world’ which makes me think it is more specific to Microsoft.

Could it be Windows Mobile 7 or could it just be Windows Mobile 6.5.3 or am I just reading too much into this?!  Only time will tell I guess.

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Google Nexus One – The making of – Part One

Monday, February 8, 2010

The Google Nexus one if the first truly Google branded smartphone to be brought to market by the US search engine giant.  Currently only available in the USA, it is expected in the near future it will be released in the UK and Europe.

As Google do not have their own manufacturing plant, they have worked closely with HTC in the production of these devices.

HTC have been working for 10 years producing smartphones and have often manufactured devices on behalf of other companies.

In a unique series, Google and HTC have teamed up to provide a number of short videos that explain the whole process of design to final production.

We will bring you them over the next few days, but part one can be found below:

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Symbian OS becomes Open Source

Monday, February 8, 2010

symbian Last week, four months ahead of schedule, the source code for the Symbian platform was made open source. This was the largest transition ever of proprietary software to open source.

The Symbian platform, which has now been in development for over ten years, has shipped in more than 330 million devices, making it the most-installed mobile phone operating system in the world.

With the growing development from Android and the iPhone, its no surprise that Symbian has gone OS, although owners Nokia claim that this was always the intention, even before Android existed. Android was the first ever mobile phone platform to be made open source, and this has contributed somewhat to its success.

Once software/code is released as open source, it means it is available for all programmers to develop. This leads to better opportunity for innovation and also gives a greater deal of flexibility to manufacturers, meaning they are more likely to use software on their devices if they can tweak it as they please. Symbian has also committed complete transparency in future plans, including the publication of the platform roadmap and planned features up to and including 2011. Anyone can now influence the roadmap and contribute new features.

The next release of Symbian should give us a good indication as to whether or not they can still be counted in the battle of the Operating Systems.

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Mobile World Congress – Predictions

Monday, February 8, 2010

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So, a week today it all kicks off and there is bound to be a raft of new announcements.  Now of course all the manufacturers are keeping under wraps their new releases and it is difficult to think what they may indeed release but here are some of our predictions.

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It was at Mobile World Congress a year ago, that they announced their original product range, so it seems an apt time to announce replacements.

They have released devices in between times, including the neoTouch and beTouch and Liquid but we think they have been working on something.

With Android growing so quickly, there has to be an Android device announced – what size or specification it could be is anyone’s guess.  My prediction is that it will be small and cheap to capture mass market approval.

They currently also lack a business device that competes with the HTC Touch Pro2 or Samsung Omnia B7610 since they discontinued the Acer M900.  It would be nice to see them release a device with a slide out keyboard with either Windows Mobile or Android that could compete, or offer an alternative to the earlier mentioned devices, or the Motorola Milestone.

HTC -

With such a strong product range what could they possibly release here?

Android is all that anyone is talking about so there must be an android device coming, but with the Hero available and doing so well, the only option may be something with a bigger screen?!

Maybe they will announce or team up with Google to launch the Nexus one or equivalent in Europe.

It would be really great to see a competitor to the Motorola Milestone, HTC are in the best position to do so, but having only just launched the Nexus One in the USA, such a device may over shadow this and not be to the likes of Google.

Samsung -

A few low end device announcements maybe.  We don’t expect any revisions to the Omnia family of devices.  We are sure they will make a big push on the Omnia devices though.

RIM -

We can’t see what they would announce at this time.  There is a strong line-up of products – but we could be surprised.

Microsoft –

There is a great deal of discussion over what Microsoft will announce. Rumours have on and off suggested Windows Mobile 7 .  We would be very surprised by this and anticipate a late 2010 announcement; more likely to be a Windows Mobile 6.5.3  (as so be found on the Sony Ericsson Aspen) announcement, however we could be proven wrong if Chris’s earlier post is correct.

We will of course bring you all the news and announcements as they happen next week.

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Windows Phone 7 at MWC?

Monday, February 8, 2010

 

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As we get close to MWC in Barcelona the rumours around Windows Mobile 7 continue.

There have been a number of leaks that Microsoft will be in a position to tells us more about Windows Phone 7 in February and it would now appear we have a number of rumoured features ahead of this presumed launch. In following T3 and Engadget the Windows Phone 7 will sport an interface that’s "very similar" to the Zune HD, along with a complete revamp of the start screen, and a UI (codenamed METRO) that’s described as "very clean," "soulful," and "alive." Perhaps just as notably, the OS supposedly won’t support multitasking, with applications instead simply pausing themselves when in the background (there will be support for push notifications, though). Also missing is Flash support (at least initially), as well as NETCF backwards compatibility for older applications, although there are apparently "high hopes" for porting NETCF to the new platform eventually.

On the upside, the OS is said to have full Xbox gaming integration (including gamertags, avatars and, yes, achievements), full Zune integration, full support for social networking, and a try before you buy system in the Marketplace. What we apparently won’t be seeing at MWC, however, is any Windows Phone 7 hardware, as the announcement is said to focus solely on the user interface. According to PPCGeeks, however, Microsoft is confident that the first hardware will be ready by September of this year.

To follow this there has been info on MobileTechWorld that suggests the browsing experience is currently "better / faster" than the iPhone 3G, and that Microsoft is "aiming towards" the 3GS. They also say that while there will be no Microsoft-made device, the company will have tighter control of the manufacturing process, which promises to simplify things for everyone involved and allow for over-the-air updates. There are also suggestions that the OS will be locked down, so less "shells" such as HTC’s Sense and the very popular SPB Shell, lets wait and see…

Extract from Engadget

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Facebook leads the way in mobile web traffic

Sunday, February 7, 2010

Brits spent 2.16 billion minutes on Facebook mobile in December.Facebook Logo

While it’s hardly a surprise that Facebook has been revealed as the most popular site accessed from mobile phones, the sheer level of it’s dominance is quite something to behold.

A report into mobile web habits by GSMA has revealed that nearly half of all time spent online is with the social networking behemoth. In December, UK mobile users clocked-up 6.7 billion page views, with 2.7 billion of those on Facebook.

The 16 million Brits who use their phones to access the web spent 4.8 billion minutes online, again with a massive proportion of 2.16 billion minutes spent updating statuses and writing on their friends’ walls throughout the festive season.

Next in line were the homepages of Orange and O2, which would naturally be the first port of call for users opening the web browser on those networks. When T-Mobile and 3 are added to the figures in the coming weeks, the numbers are expected to be even higher.

Sources: Facebook, Financial Times, Chris Smith @ T3

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Japan and LG keep ahead with 4G Device

Sunday, February 7, 2010

It seems that Japan continue to lead the way within the world of technology, and especially the field of communications technology. That being said, you’d assume that the first 4G (LTE) device to get an official certification from Japan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications must be coming from one of the many mobile companies located in this advanced nation, but it was South Korea’s LG who have the bragging rights.

The Korean company will sell not a handset but a 4G-compatible data modem, the LD100, in Japan. Japan’s biggest mobile carrier NTT Docomo is ready to distribute the device in its home market (Docomo said just in November 2009 it will kick off 4G operations in Japan in December this year).

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Docomo (and other Japanese carriers) have been conducting 4G field tests in Japan for quite some time now, and you can expect the data modem to be among the first 4G devices available later this year.

Source: Mobile Crunch

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Have you got the right accessories to match your phone?

Saturday, February 6, 2010

Have you considered what there is available for your phone? It’s not just the obvious things, like a case to protect it or a spare stylus, there’s also the accessories that will enhance your usage of your phone.

For example, there’s an array of external chargers, including desktop, international and battery powered, we don’t need to tell you how frustrating it is to lose battery power! 

Also, if you’re using GPS on your phone, do you have a holder for your phone in the car for easy viewing, not to mention charging at the same time?  Or a headset for listening to music on the train?  Have a look at the range of products available at Clove.co.uk for your particular phone or give us a call, and one of the team will be happy to help.

To take a look at the extensive range of accessories offered why not click on the link below;

PDA Accessories Page

 

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HTC HD2 BP E400 Extended Battery – Official Images

Friday, February 5, 2010

Just a few minutes ago we brought you more information on the HTC HD2 extended battery.    At the time we did not have images, but we have now been able to source the official images of the HTC HD2 BP E400 Extended Battery.

Looks like they have done  good job – take a look below. (To enlarge, just click the image)

With a 2300mAh capacity, a replacement back cover and kickstand, if you want one for your HTC HD2 you can order yours here

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Mobile World Congress

Friday, February 5, 2010

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From February 15th, the streets will be bustling with business people in suits and constantly attached to their mobile phone as Mobile World Congress kicks off in Barcelona, Spain.

An annual event, Mobile World Congress is the biggest convention of the year for anyone in mobile telecoms.  A perfect time for big discussions and key speeches on hot topics, all the top management from big telecoms companies will be there.

At the same time, many manufacturers will be at the event, showcasing their products, and making announcements of new products.

We will bring you news of all the new products that are to be announced as and when they are, so make sure you continue to check http://blog.clove.co.uk for this news.

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