December 2008
106 posts
FriendMobilizer gets an update →
Along with a new design, FriendMobilizer now has photo upload support, internationalization, memory card installation, notifications about upcoming birthdays, and much more.
The most…
Press Release: Skweezer and JumpTap partner to... →
Skweezer, Inc. has been a key innovator of mobile content optimization technologies since 2001, creating award-winning solutions that have accelerated mobile Web adoption and consistently…
How-to: Tweak your HTC Fuze (Touch Pro) →
Do you own a Fuze/Touch Pro? Well, the good guys over at Fuze Mobility have posted some really neat tips and tricks just for you!
Tips and tricks range from registry tweaks to device…
Busy day: shopping, gym, more editorials, dinner…
Video: Facebook on your Windows Mobile device →
Facebook on Windows Mobile
Pocketnow has posted a video showing three different ways to use Facebook on your Windows Mobile device: m.facebook.com via Pocket IE,…
The latest Windows Mobile touchscreen device - The... →
The Mobinnova ICE is the latest touchscreen Windows Mobile device from Sony. The ICE has a 3″ WQVGA 262K touch sensitive color screen as well as a host of other cool specs. One of the more…
Manage your Netflix account from your Windows... →
Pyxis Mobile has launched a beta for their Netflix queue managing app. The app has a variety of features and functionality including the ability to:
-Browse the entire Netflix library from…
Smartphone operating systems - nobody cares →
A recent comparison by MSNBC reveals some interesting points about smartphone operating systems. The study found that the average consumer doesn’t really care about what operating system…
How-to: Get the most out of your Xperia X1! →
The lovely folks over at Pocketables have posted a great list of things that first time Xperia X1 owners should do to get the most out of their devices as quickly and as easily as…
Sony Ericsson turns its back on HTC for Xperia X2 →
Though we’re not exactly sure what Sony Ericsson will be calling their next phone, let’s just call it the Xperia 2. We have no reason to believe that Xperia 2, expected to be released…
Press-Release: Spb Online - Double the number of... →
As you may have noticed in the past, Spb software is at the top of my list almost consistently and this software is no exception.
Spb Online provides smartphone users with Mobile TV,…
I got a Zune! :) :)
Happy Holidays from WindowsMobile Cool! →
The staff here at WindowsMobile Cool would like to wish you a happy and safe holiday! Or, you know, Thursday — if that’s your bag, man.
Here’s a little something from all of us to all…
Up *early-ish* to bake and wrap and rap and blog.
Orange UK’s bigger, better mobile broadband... →
Alright Orange UK Windows Mobile users - I need to know: Can you use Orange’s new mobile broadband plans on your WinMo phones? Please! Let me know! I’ll start in with the jealousy…
How-to: Unlock GPS on the Verizon Wireless Touch... →
A forum post over at PPC Geeks has just revealed how to go about unlocking the GPS on HTC Touch Pro handsets from Verizon Wireless.
The fix is a beta (I can’t stress that enough)…
Defect? Samsung Omnia’s battery heat turns... →
A while ago we posted a news story concerning pearl white Samsung Omnias being launched to market. Well, recently we got some feedback from a reader saying that he has purchased a…
SeeqPod FREE today - December 21st only! →
Quick! Hurry! Today only!
For the launch of SeeqPod’s mobile app for Windows Mobile, they’ve got free downloads! Today only!
We’ve worked hard to make it an app that goes beyond…
So SO tired. So very tired. And not looking forward to waking up to a snow storm but figure it’s inevitable.
Top 5: Hottest games for the gift-giving season →
Stumped at what to give the mobile gamer on your list? Check out my top 5 favourite mobile games and see if you can find something just perfect for them!
1. Guitar Hero…
50% off 40 of the best apps in the WinMo Cool... →
Just in time to help you kick the holiday season into overdrive - the WindowsMobile Cool store is offering over 40 of the best-selling Windows Mobile smartphone and Pocket PC apps…
IE 6 on 6 included in new ROM for Touch HD →
Can’t wait to try out IE 6 on 6? Well, here’s your chance… sooner than expected!
The good folks over at MoDaCo have just released a custom ROM for the HTC Touch HD and, to our…
Verizon Wireless to remove GPS lockdown? →
According to some Verizon Wireless users, responses they’ve received from the carrier company addressing GPS related concerns suggest that the company may be removing the virtual lockdown…
XDA Guide to be launched by O2 Germany →
O2 Germany has just announced a brand new Windows Mobile device - the XDA Guide. The Guide runs Windows Mobile 6.1 Pro and is the successor of the XDA Orbit 2.
Device specs include…
Spotlight: Samsung Omnia vs. BlackBerry Storm →
Recently I’ve noticed a lot of comments in our forum and abroad with people torn between the Samsung Omnia and the BlackBerry Storm. Personally, I’ve played with both and have to say…
SeeqPod coming soon to Windows Mobile →
One of my favourite online MP3 search engines, Seeqpod, will soon be releasing a Windows Mobile application that will allow users to search for and stream music through their WinMo …
Can Windows Mobile pull up its socks? →
Not long ago, AT&T executive Roger Smith was hinting that his company would prefer to support one type of mobile software which was widely interpreted to mean that AT&T might eventually…
Video: BlackBerry OS running on a WinMo phone →
It’s blurry and hard to make out, but nevertheless - it’s a video and it’s the only one out there. What you’re seeing is the BlackBerry OS running on top of Windows Mobile.
T-Mobile Shadow II release date →
The Shadow 2 has a lot of names and I don’t think there is any consensus here. Whether you call it the Shadow II, Shadow 2, Shadow 2009 or the THE SHADOW, it has a release date. The launch…
Free software provides tactile feedback to your... →
If you’re the glorious owner of an HTC Touch HD then this post isn’t necessarily for you. You already have a great phone with tactile feedback. However, for everyone else, there is some…
How-to: Clean your device →
How-to: Clean your device
Make your device look shiny and new again with this helpful video tip.
What you’ll need:
100% cotton cloth (t-shirt, towel)
isopropyl alcohol…
Palm Software Store is only a clever disguise →
Well colour me disappointed. There’s all kinds of buzz today centered around the Palm Software Store now available for Windows Mobile and Palm OS devices but hopefuls should be ready…
Connect your Windows Mobile emulator to a... →
If you’re a developer you likely have a Windows Mobile emulator. Actually, I’m pretty sure you have to have one. Otherwise you’re going to spend years in QA. Google recently released an…
HTC Touch Pro gets caught running BlackBerry OS →
Yes, this is exactly what it looks like - an HTC Touch Pro running a virtual BlackBerry OS. According to RIM, this OS virtualization application is called the BlackBerry Application…
Spotlight: Worms - A Space Oddity →
I admit to being a long-time Worms addict. There’s nothing wrong with that - it’s a fantastic game! And if you haven’t tried it, I highly recommend that you do so now as it’s on sale…
Free: Ka-Glom! game from Winplay/Magmic Games... →
What’s better than an awesome game for your phone? A FREE awesome game for your phone!
For a limited time only, get the FREE Windows Mobile version of Magmic’s hit game Ka-Glom!
Top 10: Windows Mobile apps of 2008 →
ClintonFitch.com, a Microsoft MVP in Mobile Device, has posted its Top 10 Windows Mobile Apps picks for 2008. I would say that I would agree with almost half of them - and would…
Gresso Avantgarde Skeleton: The phone for someone... →
There’s almost nothing I can say about this “luxury” phone that you won’t already be thinking when you hear it’s description.
Gresso’s Avantgarde Skeleton is a “skeleton” phone… and…
Samsung Omnia really is an iPhone competitor →
The Samsung Omnia’s biggest selling point is its touch screen - it’s huge, very responsive, and looks very sharp. Also worth noting are its 8GB internal memory (expandable to
Pandora Radio available on Sprint and Verizon for... →
Sorry that above image is misleading. You actually can’t get Pandora Radio right now for the HTC Touch Diamond. On the brighter side of things, you can get it if you’re a Sprint or Verizon…
Bell develops user friendly UI for HTC and VGA... →
Bell Canada has a unique interface for the HTC Touch Diamond,Touch Pro and other WinMo VGA devices. The concept behind this UI is to get access to all the important data such as…
Top 10: Most popular WinMo How-to’s of 2008 →
With the year drawing to a close, it’s time to pull out the best that Windows Mobile Cool had to offer our readers this year in the way of comprehensive guides on everything from…
Zune phone to be revealed at CES 2009 (rumor) →
Global Equities Research’s Trip Chowdhry is spreading the rumor that Microsoft’s CEO Steve Ballmer will be unveiling the Zune phone at CES in LA on January 7th 2009. Chowdhry claims that…
How-to: Create your own Xperia X1 panels... →
Thanks to My Sony Ericsson, you can now download an unofficial web app that allows you to create your own Xperia X1 panels!
It’s simple - code up your own HTML files and a few…
Time for… sleep! SLEEP!… and Bubble Breaker on my HTC Touch Pro :P
Top 5: Christmas apps for your phone →
For all of our readers who celebrate Christmas - your day is fast approaching! Here are my top five software picks for your WinMo phone to get you in the holiday spirit!
Top 5:…
Time to play some Left 4 Dead a la PC :) Makes me happy to kill zombies and drink tea.
Give Santa a call this Christmas with Vonage →
Boy, Santa’s going to be really overwhelmed when he checks his voicemail! Vonage’s (VG) Internet phone service is giving subscribers a number to call to reach Santa Claus’ cell number…
Review: Handy Weather →
Handy Weather software for Windows Mobile keeps you connected with updated weather forecast anytime and anywhere. Plan more efficiently with the best weather tracking software for WinMo…
Listening to Vince Guaraldi and drinking hot cocoa. All is as it should be. :)