Palm has sent a letter out to their developer community confirming the existence of two new phones. The letter asks their launch developers to submit applications for participation in the launch of the new devices. The new devices, Zeppelin and Skywriter could come out later this year as the application deadline is May 30.
One of the devices is rumored to be a Centro-like Windows Mobile phone.
The picture that was included in the email is a mock up but surely Palm's phone will look more li...read more
According to WMExperts, Sprint will be releasing the Treo 800w on July 22. No word on where they got the information but it seems to fit the earlier leaked roadmaps for Sprint.
The Treo 800w will have some nice features like Threaded SMS, 320x320 resolution, EVDO rev. A, and GPS.
The Treo 800w has the layout similar to the Palm Centro. We still haven't been able to figure out why Palm would go back to a straight keyboard layout. The original Treo had a straight keyboard but Palm curved the...read more
The Washington Post is asking the question about the aging Palm OS. Now owned by Japan's Access Software, Palm OS has been in serious decline for a long time. Without even a new paint job in recent years, the Palm OS has seen many users flee to other more advanced devices like the BlackBerry, iPhone, or AT&T Tilt.
PC World Contributing Editor James A. Martin calls Palm, Inc. a "third-tier smart phone vendor." That's quite a slam for the company that started the hype in the PDA space so many y...read more
One of our favorite software packages for Windows Mobile phones has just been updated. Spb Mobile Shell has now been updated to version 2.1. If you haven't picked up this software yet, get on over to the pdaBlast! Store and get yours today.
"Spb Mobile Shell introduces the next generation user interface while keeping all advantages of a Windows Mobile device. Spb Mobile Shell is the first program a Windows Mobile user needs to install. It dramatically improves the standard user interface an...read more
T-Mobile is preparing to ship its first cell phones based on Google's Android operating system this year. The release of the gPhone is expected to bring an "avalanche of innovation from users - and radical changes to what customers expect and demand."
Joe Sims, vice president and general manager of T-Mobile's broadband and new business division, said he had already seen prototypes of the company's Android-based phone and says he's "impressed." Sims also says they will have more than one produ...read more
Rumors of a new Sprint Treo 800w have been around for a couple of years now. With the recent announcement of a new version of Windows Mobile (6.1) comes word that Sprint will release a Palm Treo 800w running the new Windows Mobile.
The new Treo is expected to have WiFi, Bluetooth and a 320x320 resolution. It is also expected to include GPS and a 2 megapixel camera.
No word on what the new Treo will cost but it is expected to be available before the end of summer....read more
Palm has launched the Centro in Columbia through Comcel and Movistar. The Centro will be available in blue and red in Columbia.
With a fun, new compact design, Centro is Palm's smallest and lightest smartphone. Centro helps users manage email and text messaging, keep track of their schedules, stay up-to-date on the latest news, capture and share pictures, and get directions on Google(TM) Maps -- all in one small, fun compact phone.(1) Its full keyboard also makes it easy to quickly type text m...read more
Palm is adding another color to its Centro lineup. We've already seen white, pink, red, black, an charcoal. This time the Palm Centro will appear in Blue. The only problem with this release is that it is hitting Mexico via carriers Telcel and Movistar. The US won't see this Blue GSM Centro for awhile....read more
Palm has announced that the Palm Centro will be released in Mexico via Telcel and Movistar.
The Palm Centro has proven to be one of Palm's most successful devices selling over one million units so far.
With a fun, new compact design, Centro is Palm's smallest and lightest smartphone, now available in Mexico in red and blue. Centro helps users manage email and text messaging, keep track of their schedules, stay up-to-date on the latest news, capture and share pictures, and get directions on G...read more
PockekNow has posted a nice review of Microsoft's Windows Mobile 6.1 Standard and Professional. A written review, and this video review are included. Check out the full review at the link below for lots of screen caps.
Microsoft has added several nice features in the latest update of its mobile operating system. An unlabeled "Recent Programs" icons at the top of the home screen, a default "sent from my Windows Mobile Phone" signature, conversations in text messaging and more....read more
There have been so many rumors about the next Windows Mobile Treo that some of it is likely true. The next Windows Mobile Treo is supposedly the Treo 800w but nobody has come up with anything firm, yet.
A member of the WMExperts forums reports they had a meeting with some Palm sales people and actually handled the upcoming Verizon Treo 800w. The source says the new Treo 800w will have the following features:
Wifi
EvDO Rev. A
Threaded SMS
If Palm does indeed release a Treo ...read more
Palm is running a special 25% off promotion on all accessories sold on their web site. From now until March 19 you can get 25% off headsets, keyboards and other accessories sold at Palm.com. Simply add the items you want to your shopping cart and the discount will be applied....read more
If you're looking for a way to sync Windows Mobile to your Mac you're in luck. SyncMate is a new Mac OS desktop synchronization tool that syncs Windows Mobile to your Mac.
SyncMate is free and supports two way synchronization between: iCal/Calendar, Bookmarks/Favorites, Contacts/Address book and Notes/Stickies. You can also sync folders, sms text messages, and documents. It works via USB or Wi-Fi.
Check out the link below for more info.
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Boost Mobile, a wholly-owned division of Sprint, today launched its Unlimited by BoostŪ flat-rate wireless service in Hawaii. For a fixed monthly price, the service provides Hawaii residents with unlimited local and nationwide long distance calling from within a large home calling area extending over large areas of Oahu, Hawaii, Maui, Kauai and more. As with all service plans available from Boost Mobile, there are no contracts, credit checks or activation fees.
Unlimited home area calling goes ...read more
