Windows Mobile podcast

msmobiles.com Podcast 149 (27.2 MB format: MP3)
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In this episode:

— why talk about “prosumer” is BS

— HTC dumps i-mate - what next for i-mate?

— using Windows Mobile with Windows Vista

— the importance of keeping it real

— vaporware news in area of Windows Mobile phones

— why Palm developing Windows Mobile Treo is more important than Motorola and Samsung making Windows Mobile phones

— Windows CE 6.0 released, so Windows Mobile 6.0 should be coming soon (1-2 years) too

— mediocre success of Motorola Q and when Motorola Q for UMTS will be released

— Samsung at last releasing some attractive smartphones: Samsung SGH-i320, Samsung SGH-i320N, Samsung SGH-i600, Samsung SGH-i607

— LG

— for UK only: speed camera warning program released by Modaco

— the importance of single-handed QWERTY keyboard

— VGA display not enough anymore and watching PDF files in reflow mode

— why Windows Mobile is not worse than Nintendo DS

— why audio podcasts are more important than video podcasts

— Vodafone rolling out Treo 750v accross Europe

— Treo 750 for Cingular, USA, leaked by Palm itself - oops!

— clone of Motorola RAZR powered by Windows Mobile now available at Cingularin USA

— other stories about Windows Mobile phones

msmobiles.com Podcast 148 (23.1 MB format: MP3)
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In this episode: talk about Microsoft’s invite-only conference “Mobius” : in general about Mobius and in particular about Mobius 2006 Asia. To learn more about this conference click here. List of websites participating in Mobius 2006, both Asia and USA, is here.

Some official information about Mobius below!

Mobius is an invitation-only community of <… lies and BS removed… > pundits and online writers. The collective insights, opinions and influence of Mobius drives market trends, industry buzz and the buying behavior of people worldwide. Mobians interact behind the scenes with companies big and small to shape the direction of devices, services, pricing, design and the culture of consumer technology.

But beyond any sponsor, Mobius is simply a community of people who support each other as they follow topics related to the mobility landscape.

msmobiles.com Podcast 147 (3.86 MB format: MP3)

In this episode: Tadd Rosenfeld from mytreo.net chats with RIM BlackBerry about BlackBerry Pearl - the first BlackBerry device for mass market.

Reminder: you can use BlackBerry service also in Windows Mobile phones thanks to RIM BlackBerrry Connect for Windows Mobile software!

Here are features of BlackBerry Pearl - as provided by RIM:

• Phone
• Email
• Text messaging (SMS and MMS)
• Instant Messaging
• Web browser
• Camera
• Media Player. Audio and video playback in a variety of formats
• Integrated address book, calendar, memo pad, task list
• 64 MB of memory and expandable memory via microSD card
• Dedicated Send, End and Mute keys, a pearl-like trackball navigation system, plus user definable convenience keys
• BlackBerry Maps, the best way to find your way
• Speakerphone and Voice Activated Dialing
• SureType keyboard technology in a QWERTY-style layout
• Bluetooth capability for hands-free dialogue via headsets and car kits
• Integrated attachment viewing
• Compatibility with popular Personal Information Management (PIM) software
• High resolution, light sensing screen that adjusts lighting levels automatically for ideal indoor and outdoor viewing

msmobiles.com Podcast 146 (25.2 MB format: MP3)

IMPORTANT NOTICE: this podcast has some technical difficulties - the left and right channel are sometimes out of sync (time shift) - so please listen to this podcast with use of STEREO (!) HEADSET. If you will listen to this podcast in mono, there could be some comprehension problems. YOU SHOULD LISTEN TO THIS PODCAST IN STEREO ***ONLY*** !

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In this episode: impressions from CTIA 2006 Fall in Los Angeless, USA:

A laid-back chit-chat with Tadd Rosenfeld from mytreo.net.

Topics discussed:

— generally about CTIA 2006 Fall

a lot of deep (!) insight about Palm Inc

— big hit at this trade show: BlackBerry Pearl - first BlackBerry device for British market

— booths, booze, girls and mobiles

— UTstarcom, where are you?

— Treo 750v

— wireless carriers in USA : rolling out hot smartphone devices in USA

— Motorola Q and battery problems

— all you wanted to know but were afraid to ask about Vodafone

— explanation (by Palm) why Palm Treo smartphones by now have no built-in Wi-Fi

— other topics related to CTIA 2006 Fall conference, mobile, life and everything.

msmobiles.com Podcast 145 (13.0 MB format: MP3)

In this episode: Tadd Rosenfeld from mytreo.net is chatting with Palm employees about Windows Mobile Treo smartphones in general and about Treo 750v smartphone in particular. Tadd writes:

Although the brand new Vodafone Windows Mobile Treo 750v is not publicly on display at CTIA Wireless in Los Angeles this week, Palm treated mytreo.net to a very exclusive peak at the device in a private area of the showroom floor. Live from CTIA, hear what Palm had to say about the device’s competitive standing in the marketplace. Hear about the leaked Cingular road map predicting an October U.S. release. A wide range of subject matters were covered in this thirty minute dialogue. Hear about it here first!

msmobiles.com Podcast 144 (27.1 MB format: MP3)

In this episode: latest news about Windows Mobile phones:

— IFA 2006 Berlin trade show

— HTC official announcement - 4 new mobile phones, incluing HTC Excalibur, HTC Artemis, HTC Trinity

— Samsung SGH-i600

— CTIA Wireless 2006 in Los Angeles

— Palm Treo 750v to be announced

— new HTC manufactured phones coming to USA

— Samsung Q1 with HSDPA

— Mobius 2006

— answers to voice feedback questions through Skype voice mailbox - ask your question and get answer 100% for sure.

— other news and stories about Windows Mobile phones

msmobiles.com Podcast 143 (24.7 MB format: MP3)

In this episode: chit-chat with Tadd Rosenfeld from mytreo.net.

Topics covered in this episode:

— why GSM is superior to CDMA

— Motorola Q of Tadd refuses cooperation

— what is coming up during CTIA Wireless show 2006 that starts on September 12, 2006

— Tadd goes to CTIA 2006

— Treo powered by Palm OS compared to Treo powered by Windows Mobile

— HTC Hermes coming also to USA

— new coolest gadget: Treo for GSM powered by Windows Mobile - Treo 750v

— why HTC Excalibur MS Smartphone may be better than Treo 750v … or maybe not?

— Skype -ing on mobiles - does it really matter?

— what phones we both use

— battery life in Motorola Q

— future of Palm OS is Windows Mobile?

— the importance of single handed usage and that only Palm does it right!