Back when Microsoft first released their first Windows Mobile Smartphone based device, they also introduced an application lock that was not found on existing Windows Mobile Pocket PC based devices. This application lock introduced a new level of security that prevents unprivileged applications from accessing certain system functions, files, and registry locations. During some recent [...]
Changing the Startup and Shutdown Animation
MobileJaw reader Tisha, asked about how to remove the AT&T animation that takes place on startup and shutdown of your device. This is the same animation used on any of the Windows Mobile 3G smartphones that AT&T carries – the one where 3G clouds fly by and leaving a trail that transforms into the cellular [...]
Home Screen Love for Windows Mobile Standard with Facade 2.0
SBSH Mobile Software has released an update to their popular home screen plugin – Facade. In the touch screen world, home screen replacement and customization tools are popping up all over. However, that’s just not the case in the world of non-touch. Facade has long been the plugin of choice for those looking to do [...]
The Dominant Mobile OS in 3 Years Will Be…
Every now and then a new forecast will be released that claims some sort of radical change in the overall market share of product X will occur in the next 3, 4, or 5 years. The latest Gartner study fits perfectly into that template. Gartner is saying that Google’s Android OS will rocket to second [...]
Apple’s iPhone is Dominating the Mobile Market – Or Is It?
“Apple’s iPhone has 40% of the mobile market, surpassing that of Symbian. Windows Mobile drops to just 4% which is exactly where Palm’s new WebOS debuted.” – This exactly what someone was trying to tell me this morning. Now, I have a hard time believing these numbers, so I asked them to send me a [...]
ClintonFitch.com Takes on iPhone App Reviews
Clinton Fitch has long been reviewing devices and applications in the Windows Mobile space. Earlier today, Clinton stepped outside of his comfort zone and posted his first ever non-Windows Mobile review. Dan over at GearDiary.com does a great job of describing this monumental event. Now, in terms of the review, Clinton takes a close look [...]
Windows Phone 6.5 – Launch Day!
Back in February of this year, Microsoft stood on the stage at Mobile World Congress and made public their intentions to bring Windows Mobile 6.5 to market with the help of their partners. Along with the new mobile operating system comes a new name. From this point forward, it will be referred to as Windows [...]
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