Windows Mobile 2005 SmartPhone Articles

Cingular Launches Windows Mobile-Powered Smartphone 12/14/2005

Cingular Wireless is now offering the 2125, a new Windows Mobile Smartphone with a QVGA screen and Bluetooth.

Cingular 2125 Windows Mobile 5 Smartphone Available Now 12/13/2005

The Cingular 2125 Smartphone is now available for $199 after 2-year contract. The 2125 is the first Windows Mobile 5 Smartphone and brings a

HP's First Windows Mobile Smartphone May Be Nearing Release 12/12/2005

According to an unconfirmed report, HP's first device running Windows Mobile for Smartphone may be coming soon.

A Glimpse Into the Future of Windows Mobile 12/12/2005

Microsoft has given the world a very brief overview of its plans for future versions of the Windows Mobile platform.

Slingbox for Windows Mobile in Development 12/12/2005

Soon Windows Mobile users will be able to watch everything they could on their home TV... but on their handheld or smartphone.

PDA News - Windows Mobile 5 update, iPaq rebrand, Cingular smartphones 12/7/2005

Adaptation Kit Update 2 for Windows Mobile 5 HP to rebrand iPaq hw6700 as hw6900? Cingular close to releasing Faraday, Wizard

Official Office Viewing Apps Coming to Windows Mobile Smartphone 12/7/2005

Microsoft representatives have just announced that their company will release applications that will allow Windows Mobile Smartphone users t

VITO Voice2Go Updated for Windows Mobile 5.0 12/5/2005

Bluefire Introduces VPN Client for Windows Mobile 11/17/2005

Bluefire Security Technologies has released Virtual Private Network (VPN) client software for use by Cisco networking customers with handhel

VITO Updates ButtonMapper for Windows Mobile 5.0 11/14/2005

VITO ButtonMapper has been specially designed to increase the standard button mapping capability of Pocket PCs.

HTC Preparing 4 GB Windows Mobile Phone 11/8/2005

HTC is reportedly developing a Windows Mobile phone that will have 4 GB of Flash storage and a strong focus on audio playback.

Socket Unveils Connect!Agent Software and Windows Mobile 5.0 Support for GPS Nav Kit 11/1/2005

Socket Communications has announced enhancements to its GPS Nav Kit including: new Connect!Agent software, new application features, updated

Windows Mobile Revenue Up 50 Percent 10/28/2005

During its most recent financial quarter, the mobile devices portion of Microsoft saw a substantial increase in revenue, but not enough to m

Astraware Releases Two Games for Windows Mobile 10/26/2005

Astraware has introduced two games for both Windows Mobile for Pocket PC and Windows Mobile for Smartphone. Both games, Sudoku and Ultimate

Windows Mobile Treo (Palm Treo 700w) Gains FCC Approval 10/25/2005

The Windows Mobile Treo has taken one more step toward release. Still without official name, it's referred to as the Treo xxx on the FCC sit

Think Outside Inc. Announces Bluetooth Support for Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 10/14/2005

Think Outside Inc. has released an enhanced keyboard driver for devices running Microsoft's Windows Mobile 5.0.

Orneta Calculator for Windows Mobile 5.0 Smartphone and Pocket PC Released 10/10/2005

This application has been designed as a replacement for a handheld scientific calculator for math and science students, engineers, scientist

Orneta Biorhythm for Windows Mobile 5.0 Smartphone and Pocket PC Released 10/6/2005

This application allows users to calculate a personal biorhythm chart on their Windows Mobile 5.0-based handheld or smartphone.

Dell Selling Windows Mobile 5.0 Upgrades 9/30/2005

The long wait is almost over for users of the Axim X50 series who would like to upgrade their handheld to Windows Mobile 5.0. Dell has begun

Developers Jump to Promise Support for Windows Mobile Treo 9/28/2005

Numerous third-party software developers have promised to release versions of their applications that are compatible with the first Treo sma

Palm Should Not Reject the Idea of Windows Mobile Handhelds 9/28/2005

In this editorial, Ed Hardy discusses why he thinks Palm's decision to not make Windows Mobile handhelds is a mistake.

SplashBlog Photoblogging App Now Available for Windows Mobile, Symbian 9/27/2005

SplashBlog is a free application that lets users publish their pictures on their personal photoblogs quickly and easily.

Palm Confirms Windows Mobile Treo 700w 9/26/2005

Palm has confirmed their first Windows Mobile device, the Treo 700w. The Treo 700w will run Windows Mobile 5.0 and will be available in earl

Windows Mobile 5.0 Upgrades Available for hx2000 Series Models 9/26/2005

HP is now offering the long-awaited upgrades for its iPAQ hx2110, hx2410, and hx2750 models. HP has also listed its recent models that won't

Palm, Microsoft Announce Windows Mobile Treo 9/26/2005

Palm CEO Ed Colligan and Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates have officially unveiled the first Treo running Windows Mobile.

Windows Mobile Treo Confirmed (Updated) 9/23/2005

Any remaining doubts that Palm is going to put out its first Pocket PC should now be gone, as a technology-oriented web site has been able t

Astraware Announces Windows Mobile 5.0 Support for Several Games 9/20/2005

Eleven of Astraware's games have been updated to support Windows Mobile 5.0 for Pocket PC, with four of these also supporting Windows Mobile

Review - Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 9/19/2005

It's the autumn release season, and new devices running Windows Mobile 5.0 have begun to hit the market. We bring you a hands-on, in-depth l

Sprint Launches First Pocket PC Phone with Windows Mobile 5.0 9/19/2005

Sprint has launched the PPC-6700, the first cellular-wireless handheld in the U.S. with Microsoft's Windows Mobile 5.0.

iPAQ hw6500 Will/Won't Get a Windows Mobile 5.0 Upgrade 9/15/2005

Those interested in getting HP's newest smartphone are once again left wondering if an upgrade to the latest version of Windows Mobile will

Orneta to Restart Windows Mobile Development 9/5/2005

The assets of Orneta, a developer of software for Windows Mobile based Smartphones and Pocket PC's, have been acquired by a U.S. firm for an

HP Offering Free Windows Mobile 5.0 Upgrades for Some iPAQs 9/1/2005

HP is now giving away Windows Mobile 5.0 upgrades to those who purchase a new iPAQ hx2000 series model.

Windows Mobile 5.0 Upgrade for iPAQ hx4700 Significantly Delayed 8/22/2005

HP has announced that the Windows Mobile 5.0 upgrade for its flagship handheld, the iPAQ hx4700, has been delayed by many months.

PDA News - Opera for Windows Mobile, Fossil gone, Palm Opera 8/17/2005

Screenshots of Opera for PocketPCs Fossil exiting PDA market Opera on Palm hack works for other devices

Palm Exec Discusses Windows Mobile Treo 8/12/2005

Capping a week week full of rumors about Palm's plans to release a Treo running Windows Mobile, Palm's CFO has said that doing so might be a

HTC to Manufacture Palm's Windows Mobile Smartphone (Treo 670) 8/11/2005

A report has come out that indicates Palm is close to awarding HTC the contract to make their yet to be announced and frequently denied Wind

FolderGrid -- a New File Manager for Windows Mobile Smartphones 8/11/2005

Choung Networks has released FolderGrid, a file manager for smartphones running Windows Mobile.

Windows Mobile Treo Expected Early Next Year 8/11/2005

According to a report coming out of Taiwan, full-scale production of the first Treo running Windows Mobile will begin during the first quart

Video of Windows Mobile Treo Appears 8/8/2005

A new video is far and away the best evidence yet that there really will be a Treo running Windows Mobile in the near future.

Palm Treo with Windows Mobile Video 8/5/2005

Over the past few months plenty of images have slipped out of the Palm Treo 670, the supposed Treo running Windows Mobile. Palm flat out den

PDA News - Windows Mobile Treo pic, HTC Galaxy, ActiveSync security hole 8/5/2005

Photo of Treo running Windows Mobile 5 Pic, specs of HTC Galaxy Password attack against ActiveSync

Windows Mobile 5.0 Allows a Single Application to Run on Both Pocket PCs and Smartphones 8/3/2005

The next version of Windows Mobile will allow developers to create applications that run on both the handheld and smartphone versions of thi

Krome Spy Launched - World's Smallest Windows Mobile PDA 7/11/2005

Krome, an Australian company, has launched a new Windows Mobile PDA, dubbed Spy. Ruling out Smartphones, the Spy is the smallest PDA running

Review - Chapura Pocket Mirror Pro for Windows Mobile 7/11/2005

Pocket Mirror has been a popular Outlook synchronization tool for some time on the PalmOS, but now it's become available on Windows Mobile d

Opera's Web Browser Now Available for Windows Mobile Smartphones 7/6/2005

Opera Software has released a version of its web browser for smartphones running Windows Mobile 2003.

Details Leak Out on RAZR-Thin Windows Mobile Phones 6/27/2005

A PowerPoint presentation that describes a series of upcoming Motorola smartphones very similar to the RAZR has been found on a Microsoft we

Motorola Franklin - RAZR-type Windows Mobile PDA Coming 6/26/2005

Motorola has scrapped as many Smartphone designs as they've released, but if the Franklin comes through, it could be the biggest, or thinnes

Dell Gives Details on Windows Mobile 5.0 Upgrades 6/22/2005

Dell has just released the details on how Axim X50 series owners can upgrade their handhelds to Windows Mobile 5.0.

Windows Mobile's Upcoming Email System Isn't Exactly Push 6/10/2005

Although the email system Microsoft has developed doesn't exactly match the dictionary definition of push email, it's very close.

TiVoToGo Brings TV Shows to Your Windows Mobile Device 6/8/2005

A nationwide upgrade to the TiVoToGo service will, for the first time, let people play TiVo content on certain Windows Mobile-based devices.

iAnywhere Announces Support For Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 6/6/2005

iAnywhere Solutions, the company responsible for the AvantGo service, announced today it will support the new Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 s

Microsoft Unveils Push Email for Windows Mobile 5.0 6/6/2005

Microsoft has announced a software upgrade for Exchange Server 2003 that will allow it to wirelessly push email, calendar, contacts, and Tas

Windows Mobile 5.0 Upgrades for iPAQs Coming in Late Summer 6/2/2005

HP has said that iPAQ owners shouldn't expect to be able to upgrade their handhelds for another couple of months.

Laplink Everywhere 4 Brings Remote PC Access to Windows Mobile 5.0 5/23/2005

Laplink Software has announced that its application for remote PC access is compatible with the latest version of Windows Mobile.

What does Windows Mobile 5 Mean for the PalmOS? 5/19/2005

Last week, I had a chance to take in the keynote by Bill Gates as he introduced Microsoft's next stage in mobile computing, Windows Mobile 5

Software Companies Announce Support for Windows Mobile 5.0 5/16/2005

Many software developers have moved quickly to say that their applications will support the latest version of Microsoft's operating system f

Why Some Models Can Get Windows Mobile 5.0 Upgrades... and Some Can't 5/13/2005

Brighthand's Ed Hardy talks about why some handhelds can't be upgraded to the latest version of Windows Mobile.

Pocket Loox 700 Series Will Get Windows Mobile Upgrade 5/13/2005

Fujitsu-Siemens has joined the list of handheld makers that will offer Windows Mobile 5.0 upgrades for some of their Pocket PCs.

Survey Says Windows Mobile Customers Are Tops in Loyalty and Satisfaction 5/12/2005

Handango's Annual Customer Survey shows that users of Windows Mobile devices are tops in brand loyalty and device satisfaction.

HTC Univeral - The First 3G Windows Mobile 5.0 PDA 5/11/2005

HTC has announced plans to release the much anticipated Universal model, complete with 3G, built in keyboard, dual cameras, rotating screen

Handango Ships New Version of InHand for Windows Mobile 5/11/2005

With the new version, licensees can deploy their own branded versions of InHand quickly and easily, while creating a dedicated download cata

Samsung SGH-i300 Smartphone Will Run Windows Mobile 5.0 5/11/2005

One of the devices used to demonstrate the latest version of Microsoft's operating system for mobile devices was an upcoming model that will

HTC First to Announce Windows Mobile 5.0 Pocket PC 5/11/2005

HTC has confirmed that Windows Mobile 5.0 will be the operating system used on its upcoming cutting-edge cellular-wireless handheld.

BargainPDA's Fast Guide to Windows Mobile 5.0 5/10/2005

Today Microsoft unveiled its next generation Windows Mobile operating system for handheld and smartphone devices. Called Windows Mobile 5.0,

HP Will Also Offer a Windows Mobile 5.0 Upgrade 5/10/2005

HP will offer the Windows Mobile 5.0 upgrade for the following units: hx2100, hx2400, hx2700 and the hx4700 series of iPAQ PDAs. It's curiou

Dell Will Offer Windows Mobile 5.0 Upgrades For the Axim X50 5/10/2005

Dell has promised it will offer an upgrade to Windows Mobile 5.0 for the Axim X50 family when the new operating system is released this fall

HP Will Offer Windows Mobile 5.0 Upgrades for Some iPAQs 5/10/2005

HP has just announced an upgrade program to Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 for some, but not all, recent iPAQ models.

Windows Mobile 5.0 Upgrade Coming to the Axim X50 Series 5/10/2005

Dell has just announced that it will offer a Windows Mobile 5.0 upgrade for the Dell Axim X50 series later this year.

Windows Mobile 5.0 Officially Unveiled 5/10/2005

Bill Gates has made a formal announcement of the latest version of Microsoft's operating system for handhelds and smartphones.

World's Smallest Windows Mobile Smartphone Comes to Cingular 5/5/2005

The Audiovox SMT5600, which was once offered by AT&T Wireless, is now officially available from Cingular.

Windows Mobile 2005 Expected Next Week 5/2/2005

After months of anticipation from eager Pocket PC users, Microsoft is expected to officially unveil next week the latest version of its oper

What's Better for Browsing? Palm OS or Windows Mobile PDAs 4/15/2005

When one buys a PDA with wireless capabilities or Cell phone, they expect it to be able to go on the Internet to visit regular, full sized w

Sighting of a Windows Mobile Treo Reported 4/6/2005

A web site claims one of its reporters actually got a brief glimpse of a Treo smartphone running Windows Mobile.

Could Push Email Be Delaying Windows Mobile 2005? 4/6/2005

Although many want push email to be included in the next version of Microsoft's mobile operating system, it's possible that this feature is

Mark/Space Announces The Missing Sync for Windows Mobile 4/5/2005

Mark/Space, Inc. has announced The Missing Sync for Windows Mobile, a substantial update to The Missing Sync for Pocket PC, synchronization

Windows Mobile 2005 Will Offer Push Email 4/1/2005

The upcoming versions of Microsoft Exchange and Windows Mobile will include built-in support for true push email.

PDA News - Windows Mobile 2005 preview, Fast charging batteries, Fake Palm images 3/30/2005

Screenshots, feature previews of Windows Mobile 2005 Toshiba touts fast charging batteriesForged images of Zire 73, Tungsten E2

Microsoft Launches Video Service for Windows Mobile Devices 3/30/2005

Microsoft has announced the debut of MSN Video Downloads, which provides daily television programming for many Windows Mobile-based devices.

A Preview of Windows Mobile 2005 3/28/2005

A beta of the next version of Windows Mobile has leaked out. This shows that almost every application, control panel, and dialog box in the

PDA News - Qool QDA-700 Review and Pictures, Treo 670 With Windows Mobile Image 3/25/2005

Thai site MrPalm has published a review of the Qool QDA-700 with several images More Windows Mobile 2005 images released with a picture of

PDA News - False Palm rumors, Windows Mobile 2005 leaked, iPaq 6300 terminated? 3/22/2005

False image of new PalmOne model Beta copy of Windows Mobile 2005 leaked Reports: T-Mobile discontinues sales of iPaq h6300 Firmware upda

Laridian Releases PocketBible for Microsoft Windows Mobile-based Smartphones 3/22/2005

Laridian's new smartphone version of PocketBible adds another way to read, search, and study the Bible for today's mobile consumer.

HTC to Bundle BlackBerry Connect on Its Windows Mobile Devices 3/15/2005

High Tech Computer plans to begin bundling RIM's push email serive on many of the Windows Mobile handhelds and smartphones it designs.

Introducing O-Anywhere for Windows Mobile-based Pocket PCs 2/28/2005

O-Anywhere lets Pocket PC users bid, search, browse, and monitor live auction listings from the Overstock.com Auctions site.

Music-Oriented Windows Mobile Smartphone on the Horizon 2/25/2005

Some information has leaked out about an upcoming Windows Mobile smartphone that will heavily emphasize music playback.

First Glimpse of a QVGA Windows Mobile Smartphone 2/23/2005

A Taiwanese company is showing off what may be one of the first Windows Mobile smartphones to have a QVGA screen.

Samsung i270 Windows Mobile Smartphone Gets FCC Approval 2/18/2005

The SGH-i270 will be a fairly standard Windows Mobile device, with no really cutting-edge features.

Maps/Charts for Windows Mobile Smartphones from Maptech 2/17/2005

Maptech's Outdoor Navigator for Windows Mobile Smartphone has more than 60,000 off-road maps and boating charts.

Rumor - palmOne to License Windows Mobile 2/14/2005

This rumor was popular a few months back, but it now has new life for legitimate reasons. At the 3GSM World Congress, Peter Knook, the produ

Flextronics Unveils Windows Mobile Smartphone Reference Design 2/14/2005

Flextronics and Microsoft have announced Peabody, a GSM/GPRS smartphone running Windows Mobile.

New Evidence palmOne May License Windows Mobile (Updated) 2/14/2005

A comment made today at the 3GSM World Congress added fuel to the speculation that palmOne is going to use Windows Mobile for some future mo

PhatNotes Upgraded to Support Windows Mobile 2003 for Smartphones 2/7/2005

The latest version of PhatNotes Smartphone Edition now supports Windows Mobile 2003-based Smartphone devices and new networks, such as Cingu

T-Mobile Germany Announces the MDA IV Windows Mobile Smartphone 2/2/2005

The MDA IV will be declared by some as the perfect PDA/phone combo unit. It features a swivel screen, integrated keyboard, and support for G

Handango Ships Handango InHand for Windows Mobile-based Pocket PCs 2/1/2005

Handango has released a Pocket PC version of its device-resident download client for smartphones and wireless handhelds.

Smart Box Design Launches a Windows Mobile Version of WordPop! 1/27/2005

There's now a Pocket PC version of WordPop!, a game in which players assemble various combinations of words on a game board of randomly plac

Motorola Taking Windows Mobile Device Production Out of Taiwan 1/21/2005

Motorola has decided to stop having its Windows Mobile cellular-wireless devices manufactured in Taiwan.

PDA News - Bluetooth SIG speaks, Windows Mobile 2005, Western Digital Microdrives 1/20/2005

Bluetooth SIG speaks out against Bluetooth crippling Leaked screenshots of Windows Mobile 2005 Western Digital to manufacture microdrives

Mars Needs Cows Released for Windows Mobile for Smartphone 1/12/2005

Astraware and PopCap are pleased to announce that Mars Needs Cows for Windows Mobile for Smartphone has arrived. In addition, the Pocket PC

NewsBreak Released for Windows Mobile Smartphones 1/11/2005

Get the latest headlines, weather, sports, business, and entertainment news wirelessly on your Windows Mobile-based Pocket PC or Smartphone.

First Thoughts - BenQ P50 Windows Mobile Phone (pics) 1/6/2005

I was able to spend a few minutes with BenQ's latest effort in the Smartphone space. BenQ hopes to have this unit available in the US by Jul

PDA News - CNET's Top Handhelds, Engadget Awards, Windows Mobile 2005 1/4/2005

CNET's top handheld choices Engadget Picks and readers' choices Report: Features, pics of Windows Mobile 2005