pocketpcthoughts.com - 11/19/2008
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Recently the Windows Mobile team blogged a few bits about the upcoming Internet Explorer engine on Windows Mobile devices that will give you close to the full desktop experience on your device, sort of like the iPhone users have had since mid-2007. Microsoft has decided to only make this ...
boygeniusreport.com - 11/18/2008
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boygeniusreport.com —
The concept is interesting to say the least;
a triple-flip 3G smartphone with a touchscreen, full QWERTY...
keypad and third function panel that can flip to face downward beneath the keypad and double as a gaming controller. Whether or not ...
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IcePhone: an upcoming triple-flip with Windows Mobile
alleyinsider.com - 11/26/2008
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alleyinsider.com —
It's back: That pesky rumor that Microsoft (MSFT)
might make its own cellphone. The latest bits involve...
a special Nvidia processor called Tegra , and a Zune-based gadget codenamed "Pink." Industry observer Michael Gartenberg thinks Microsoft won't ...
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Why Microsoft Should Make Its Own Phone: Windows Mobile ...
slashgear.com - 11/13/2008
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slashgear.com —
Rarely do we receive so many questions, so
many comments and demands over an upcoming review. In...
the few days since our HTC Touch HD unboxing and hands-on video demo , the messages have been flooding in. Today, we’ll try to answer those ...
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HTC Touch HD SlashGear Review: Part 1
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Microsoft says no "6 on 6" upgrade for current devices
Engadget Mobile —
... that IE Mobile 6 enables require more powerful, advanced devices," but let's get real here -- competitors like Opera and Skyfire already manage to match what Microsoft's new browser is trying to do and they work like champs on the latest round of hardware. Internet Explorer requiring more horsepower than the Touch Pro or the X1 has to offer? Please, Microsoft -- just give it to us straight, this was a business decision through and through. [Via Pocket PC Thoughts] Microsoft says no "6 on 6" upgrade for current devices originally ...
Microsoft IE6 for WinMo handsets but only new devices
Phones Review —
... as an upgrade or direct download for current phones, but rather will be made available on new phones.”
So there will be no upgrades from Microsoft or an OEM partner, which on one hand stinks, while on the other hand at least OEM partners cannot be blamed for not supplying it. Microsoft rarely provides mobile updates direct from themselves but prefer to use OEM partners, will now at least the OEMs can simply say Microsoft isn’t offering the update.
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