HTC’s Touch2 is part of the first wave of devices running Windows Mobile 6.5 to hit the stores. As well as sporting the new version of Microsoft’s operating system, The Touch2 has an updated version of TouchFLO on board, HTC’s own front end for Windows Mobile. …
It hasn’t been the criticism that is most damning for the new Windows Mobile 6.5, but the rather the fact that WinMo licensees will continue to cover up the newly, supposedly finger-friendly UI, with their own custom front-ends, and vastly more functional ones at that. If they don’t have any faith in it, when why should anyone else? We take a look at the best, and worst, of some of the many faces of Windows Mobile.
HTC
The most famous example, HTC has done more than any to try and hide the regular WinMo UI beneath something a little more user friendly. With calendar, contacts, weather and web the latest version goes deeper than ever, but support for customisations is minimal.
Verdict: Not perfect, but an ever-impressive effort. ****
HTC has unveiled its first non-operator exclusive, non-Google branded Android phone, the Hero. But it is their brand new UI, HTC Sense, that is likely to prove the more revolutionary product.
HTC has posted an updated ROM for the Touch HD. It includes the following fixes and features:
1. Updated the Connection Setup Database.
2. Improved emergency call connections while using Airplane Mode.
3. The GPS position updating speed has been enhanced.
4. A Title bar display flicker in TouchFLO 3D has been corrected.
5. Fixed multiple browsing issues.
The …
HTC has released a video showing off its new Snap handheld – what looks like a cross between a BlackBerry and a Nokia E71
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