Microsoft’s Partner Program page spilled out few details regarding Windows 7’s release candidate. The page which has now has been taken off had revealed the public release date for RC, starting from May 5. Though it says TechNet/MSDN subscribers can get their hands on the release now, Neowin confirms that the RC is being […]
iPhone OS 3.0 Beta 2 comes out, gives the pleasure of 180 apps
iPhone OS 3.0 is a significant upgrade over the current OS 2.0 and most the developers who have been trying it out, seems to be content. However, Apple has now seeded an updated beta for the developers to dabble with. The actual changelog is a mystery but couple of early testers found a new […]
New Windows Mobile 7 screenshots appear
Folks over at WMpowerusers have leaked three more screenshots of Windows Mobile 7. The first screen clearly shows how the Mobile Marketplace on the new OS will look while the second and the third reveals the IM interface and the Zune UI. Needless to say, the overall UI is appealing but the irregularity of […]
Windows 7 will be a savior to dipping SSD demand
SSD makers are banking heavily on Windows 7 to drive consumers to go for SSDs when they are out to buy a PC with the Windows 7 OS. Manufacturers think Windows 7’s better optimization with SSDs will make the consumers opt for non-spinning drives and increase the demand. However, we think it’s the price […]
iPhone OS 3.0 to be previewed on March 17
Copy-paste; Tethering; MMS; Background Apps – Just take your secret iPhone wishlist out because the chances are that Apple may soon make it true. US media outlets are receiving invitation for the iPhone OS 3.0 event, which will obviously highlight new features of the updated OS as well as the new software development kit […]
Ballmer confirms Windows Mobile 7 for 2010
Motorola’s CEO was pretty spot on about the launch time frame of Windows Mobile 7. Ballmer, the man himself has now officially confirmed that Windows Mobile 7 will indeed reach consumers in 2010 while this year will be taken by the interim Windows Mobile 6.5 variant. The confirmation came in a conference call where […]
Windows Mobile 6.5 Beta 2 for Touch HD available; Xperia X1 coming soon
UPDATE: Xperia X1 ROM is available for download. Hit the Xperia link below. Alright, this is not official. ROM cookers at XDA-Developers are working hard to port Windows Mobile 6.5 (build 5.2.21159) on different devices and few notable ones are Touch HD and Xperia X1. The Touch HD version is known Davideuck_6.5_V-2 and according […]
Windows 7 pricing surfaces
Alright, this is not official but German website, Windows Secrets claims to have got their hands on prices of Windows 7 variants. The pricing starts from $199.95 for the Starter Edition and goes up to $319.95 for Ultimate. The Starter Edition which is aimed at netbook users will be available worldwide via OEM partners […]
Motorola CEO: Microsoft Windows Mobile 7 coming in 2010
Motorola really can’t keep mum. First they spill out about Windows Mobile 6.5 hitting in 2009 and now Sanjay Jha confirms what most of us were waiting to hear from Microsoft’s mouth. In an earnings call, Jha said that Windows Mobile 7 will be coming out in 2010 and this year they’ll be concentrating […]
Microsoft has confirmed different SKUs for Windows 7
The dreaded nightmare for many has turned out to be true. Microsoft has confirmed that Windows 7 will be available in different flavors, so as to target different audiences. In all, there will be 6 variants – Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Home Basic (for emerging markets), Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Professional, […]