Tag: windows mobile

SmarTweak – we like!

It's definitely worth keeping an eye on the guys at SmartGV, as they've lots of MS Smartphone software in development and ready to download. For me personally I've been eagerly waiting SmartDesiginer, which will allow you to easily create full skins. ...

That backup / restore tool for the Orange 1.6 Update!

Well, it's finally here - http://web.orange.co.uk/assets/sw/backupandrestore.exe - this is the Orange Backup and Restore tool that allows you to safely upgrade to the newest Orange update. The link above was spotted on MSMobileNews.com and will hopef...

Why aren’t skins portable?

Ok, so I've just received my Orange MPx200. It's great - sure, it runs MS Smartphone 2002, but it's still great. The first thing I did was to download the Bubbles skin from Kleinweder.ch. I use it on the SPV, I've used it on the E100 too.. all …

SPV / E100 Upgrade

I've been asked by Orange Netherlands to mention again the latest Orange update for SPV and E100 users, as there's still quite a few people who haven't downloaded it. If you're an Orange SPV or Orange SPV E100 user, then be sure to click here now to ...

E200 ROM Variants..

Paul from Smartphone forum MoDaCo.com has been playing around with the various "flavours" of OS for the SPV e200 (aka the QTek 8080 / xPhone). He's found a few very interesting differences. Firstly, when compared to the Orange SPV e200 build, the QTe...

Qtek 8080 on Dangaard

Alexander Dreyer Johnsen from Windowsmobile.no has emailed in to say that Norway has now got the SPV e200 too! In the shape of the QTek 8080 handset, which comes hot on the heels of the QTek 8060 handset. Dangaard Telecom will be launching this hands...

2003 for Samsung i600?

MTekk, an Australian website, reports on a possible OS update for the Samsung i600 Smartphone. They take a snippet from the microsoft.public.smartphone newsgroup. Douglas Genetten writes... "I just spoke to a very well-informed technical manager at t...

HTC – More coming!

HTC, the guys behind the SPV and QTEK handsets, are quoted in in this Digitimes.com article as saying that the Smartphone handset market will triple during 2004. As the first widespread Microsoft Smartphone handset manufacturer, they're definitely wo...

QTEK 8060

Over at Dangaard.fr,there is news of the QTek 8060. What's a QTek you may say? Well, the geezers behind the SPV and QTek models are a company called HTC. They make the phones, then the networks tend to call them what they want. In this case, Orange ca...

Rubber Stamped Data Sync

Rubber Stamped Data Sync software released by www.rubberstampeddata.com. This software will allow you to sync any file to and from any directory on your smartphone or storage card and any directory on your PC. This software doesn't install any extr...

Smartphone Studio

In this MoDaCo.com thread there is an interesting bit of software called Smartphone Studio, by gzytom. I've had a quick play and it looks really good... plus it costs absolutely bugger all, which is a bonus. It allows you to easily syncronise all your...

Dougie Lampkin’s Trial Challenge

Another great game from the AIM stable here - Dougie Lampkin's Trial Challenge. This is another game that I'm currently reviewing for you guys. The game itself is massive, with loads of detail, levels, and sounds do suck you into the action. This is o...

SMS Cool – IT IS!

  Home | Downloads | Entertainment | Company | Contact | Licensing | Helpdesk 12/05/03     SMS Cool!Manage and send Smartphone SMS messages from your desktop PC! Still reading SMS mes...

Starblaster – bloody fantastic mate!

I've just been given this rather excellent game to review. This should be online later tomorrow. The delay is basically due to the fact that I'm addicted to it! :) Here's the advert.. "It is the distant future, and Earth has finally been destroyed. Th...

Born free! Software unlock the entire SPV range!

Blimey ! Over at MoDaCo.com they've used the E200 Application Unlock "tweak" and found out that it also works fine on the E100 and the original SPV too! What is Application Unlocking? Well, it basically allows you to run pretty much anything you want...

MyOrigo Motion Phone

MyOrigo is a small Finnish based company working on a next generation smartphone called the mydevice. While the mydevice features a lot of the usual smartphone features, the OS that makes the mydevice so special. MyOrigo has created some unique ways o...

I-mate update 1.50.8.6

I-mate has released an update to the update... This is the same update 1.50.8.6 but with MSN fix... Check the link...    

Every day is a school day

One of the good, and sometimes bad things about the Microsoft Smartphone is that you find hidden stuff that it can do every month or two. Take yesterday for example, when I found out for the first time how to change the sound file that's played when a...

A new way to remote control!

Steven Buehler has just emailed in about a new set of Power Toys from Microsoft, which have been quietly released. These include a much better Remote Control package as part of their Windows Mobile Developer Power Tools here.Just download the second p...

Fizz Do It!

  Fizz Do It is a simple, fast, easy to use list manager. Whether it be a Christmas present list, birthday gift list or just a reminder of what you need for your next dinner party or from the shops - Do It is what you need.You can …

Grab your chopper!

  Home | Downloads | Entertainment | Company | Contact | Licensing | Helpdesk 12/04/03                   Chopper RescueLeave No Man BehindIt's time to se...

Fizz Monitor

Fizz Monitor is an essential utility for all Smartphone users. The program monitors battery levels, storage space, memory use and tasks.  - Monitor the Battery & Battery backup state  - Monitor the used memory and storage space  - C...

MSN Update?

Where is it ? Another week goes by, another week that Orange SPV and SPV e100 (amongst many others) have STILL got no MSN Messenger capability on their phone.. Time is ticking by.. take part in our exclusive poll!

E200 Weird bug

Could you guys try something for me if you have an E200 ? Now - I don't have the full release of the OS, but could you try this... Install any skin which displays whether you have an answerphone message. Usually nearly every skin out there (a skin …

iMov Update

msmobiles.com is reporting on the new updated version of iMov Messenger - the excellent util which allows you to Instant Message people across a wide range of IM services. Like Agile Messenger (front page of coolsmartphone.com), this software allows M...

IA Space Maker

The IA Space Maker tool, which makes room on your E200, is missing it's shortcut for some reason on the Orange OS. However, using this little tweak from MoDaCo.com then the shortcut re-appears so you can use this useful little tool. Source - MoDaCo....

Create your own install!

Using this cool util you can easily convert your CAB file into a proper PC-based installer which will automatically copy and set up the necessary bits onto your Smartphone! For more info, click here. Credit - smartphony.org

Smooth fonts!

Paul at the biggest Smartphone forum around - MoDaCo.com has announced a really cool CAB file which gives your Windows Mobile 2003 phone a smooth and clear font. When you get your E200, unlock it and install this CAB file - it'll make your new E200 lo...

MSN Messenger problems continue to annoy…

Yet another day and still no fix for MSN Messenger on Orange.. :( As you can see by clicking here, people are less than happy with the continuing situation. In our poll, conducted since the SPV & SPV E100 MSN Messenger software ceased connecting to t...

Microsoft Support Site

Microsoft has started this new support section on the Windows Mobile site. It's definitely worth a look if you're ever stuck with your Smartphone. Included in this new section is support for Windows Mobile 2003 and it is incredibly easy to use. Credi...

SmartDesigner Software

This new software from gavoille.com looks very promising. Although in French and still under development, it looks like being one of the premier skin designing tools to make your Smartphone look cool! Credit - smartphony.org

Trial Challenge from AIM

  Home | Downloads | Entertainment | Company | Contact | Licensing | Helpdesk 11/18/03         Licensing-Trial Challenge We are currently working very hard in brin...

1.6 update?

I'm posting this out of sheer morbid curiosity. It's a link for the Orange v1.63.00 ROM update for the SPV and SPV E100 from a personal website here... http://home.planet.nl/~haver574/RUUInst16300_ORG_NL_EraseIPSM.exe I have not checked this.. it come...

E200 Available next week

I've heard it on good authority that the E200 will be available in UK Orange shops towards the end of next week! I happened to to pop into my local orange shop today to pester them a little more about E200 availablity. I picked the right day because …

MSN Update available now!

An MSN Messenger Update is available for the Samsung i-600. it's a simple file, and you can find instructions here. Very simple...just copy the file and execute it. Pronto!

SmartCab 1.1

My French isn't that brilliant. In fact, whilst studying French Language in school we had to act out a "real life" situation. We were supposed to revise for about a week, learning how to state that someone was ill, and describe their illness in detail...

Spactime 3D

Pierre-Alain has sent us a new copy of SpaceTime 3D - which is available from the games section of coolsmartphone.com. Pierre is also looking for graphic artists for his new game, 3D Rally. If you can help, please email him here. He is also on the...

Symbian will lose!

This vnunet article describes information coming from analyst Gartner, who is warning that without a big Symbian "push", Microsoft will destroy them in the Smartphone field. Why ? Well, the major problem appears to be that Symbian, need to resolve is...

Samsung i600 on Verizon

So many handsets are appearing right now with the MS Smartphone Operating System on, it's getting difficult to keep track! :) Here's the Samsung SPH-i600 on Verizon.. it's an ... errm.... interesting design. I have to say that the keypad looks like th...

Even more software!

Smartphony.org have spotted this French site with loads of Smartphone software. I've pushed it through the Babelfish Translator here. There's some excellent apps, games and other utils. I've added this to the links section too. Source - Smartphony.org