The Windows Mobile team has confirmed that the upcoming IE Mobile 6 browser or "IE 6 on 6" will not be made available as a separate download for current WinMo 6.1 smartphones. Instead, the update will only show up on devices released starting at the end of this year or in early 2009. The reason, according to Microsoft, is that "the rich media experiences that IE Mobile 6 enables require more powerful, advanced devices." IE doesn't have a whole lot of fans, but if you already have a WinMo smartphone it would suck to miss out on what appears to be a huuuge improvement.

  How Microsoft’s Windows Mobile strategy to fight against Apple’s iPhone and the new comer Google’s Android phones? “Microsoft could be preparing a bid for BlackBerry maker, Research In Motion,” as PC Pro wrote recently.   Since Microsoft has a substantial amount of cash on its balance sheet ($23 billion), with RIM currently valued at around $34 billion, the acquisition would be financially viable. RIM’s shares have practically fallen off a cliff in recent months, plunging from a 52-week high of $150 to today’s price of around $68. That leaves the company vulnerable to a takeover from a cash-rich suitor such as Microsoft, according to analysts. Microsoft projected in 2008 that shipments of devices with Windows Mobile will increase from 11 million to 20 million units, but in fact, market only absorbing 18 million licenses, due to the delayed launch of certain smart-phones. It would be weird to see Windows Mobile appearing on a BlackBerry, but business has it own logic, right?

Motorola announced its new model of industrial CPC VC6096-based operating system Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional. This, with increased protection to external shocks, the device manufacturer positioned as a mobile computer to use it in cars to help their owners during their frequent visits. For this purpose, Motorola VC6096 is equipped with all modern features including work in the GSM and 3G networks, support for Wi-Fi wireless networking, Bluetooth technology and telematics.  Brief specifications Motorola VC6096: Dimensions: 242x235x49, 5 mm Weight: 2.2 kg External keyboard: 65-Key QWERTY Display: 6.5-inch color with a touch panel, resolution VGA (640x480) Interface: 2 USB1.1 host TYPE A, USB 1.1 Type mini-B, 10/100 Base-T Ethernet, 50-pinovy port with the support of SAE J1708 or SAE J1939, RS-232 digital input / output, analog input Slot under the SD Memory Card Processor: XScale PXA270 624 MHz Operating System: Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional Edition Memory: 128 MB SDRAM/256 MB Flash Protection: IP64, MIL-STD 810E, Method 514.4, Ground Mobile (VIII), MIL-STD 810E 516.4, MIL-STD-810E, 516.5 Proc VI, MIL-STD 810F, MIL-STD 810E, Method 505.3 Support for mobile networks: GSM, HSDPA ...

  The company Rover Somputers introduced a new Communicator RoverPC evo V7, which she was positioned as the «best». According to the manufacturer, it has been established taking into account all the needs of mobile rights. " Among the advantages of Staff are the display with a resolution VGA, 3-MP camera, GPS-receiver and wireless modules. There are VGA-out which allows the communicator to connect to the monitor. According to the Rover Somputers, like all the most modern model, RoverPC evo V7 is controlled by touch of fingers, it is based on the platform of Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional. Characteristics RoverPC evo V7: Networks GSM / GPRS / EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 MHz Operating system Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional Processor Marvell PXA310, 624 MHz + NXP 5209 ROM - 256 MB + 8 GB (perhaps a memory card), RAM - 128 MB 2,8-inch touch screen with VGA resolution and support 65K colors 3-MP camera FM-radio GPS-receiver The miniUSB Wireless Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR, Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g Microphone, speaker, 3.5-mm jack for headphones Lithium-ion battery capacity 1500mAch Standby time - up to 150 hours Time running conversation - up to 4 hours Size - 114,5 x60x15, 5 mm Weight - 113...

  On the net appeared some information about a new communicator from HTC. The device is called Touch Find. It is considered as a navigation device, but the manufacturer has applied the traditional QVGA screen. On the new HTC Touch Diamond, HTC Raphael are installed VGA screens.Technical specifications: Network: 850/900/1800/1900 EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA OS: Windows Mobile 6.0 Professional Screen: 2,8”, 320x240, 65К colors, touchscreen Camera: 3.0 MP Specials: GPS, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, FM-radio The price of the novelty in Europe will be 599 EUR. It can be presented May 6 together with other HTC devices.  

Reliance Communications and Research In Motion (RIM) launched the first prepaid service for the BlackBerry® wireless solution in India. This first of its kind ‘pay as you use’ pricing model in India is in line with Reliance Communications’ strategy to extend BlackBerry services to customers who are looking for cost-effective options, giving customers flexibility and control over their expenses for wireless services. Reliance Communications has been on the forefront of offering a wide range of prepaid options to consumers across its data cards, mobile phones and fixed wireless phones offering. This prepaid service option is available on a range of BlackBerry smartphones including: The BlackBerry® 8830 World Edition smartphone, which operates on both CDMA & GSM networks The BlackBerry® Curve™ 8330 smartphone on CDMA networks The BlackBerry® Curve™ 8300 smartphone on GSM networks The BlackBerry® Pearl™ 8100 smartphone on GSM networks The BlackBerry® Pearl™ 8130 smartphone on CDMA networks, and  The BlackBerry® 8703e smartphone on CDMA networks For further query, customers can visit any Reliance World or Reliance Communications...

Verizon Wireless and Nokia, the world leader in mobility, today introduced the availability of the Nokia 7205 Intrigue. The sophisticated Nokia 7205 Intrigue will turn heads with its black exterior, hidden-until-lit external display, internal color keypad and support for exciting multimedia and music features. This multifunctional new Nokia device is now available on the nation's most reliable wireless network beginning today in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores and through the company's online store at www.verizonwireless.com. Read more Source: Nokia