Windows Phone

O2 offers HTC HD2 free on £45 per month tariffs

While Vodafone got the exclusive on the new HTC HD2 for a few short weeks, the high-end Windows phone is now available in the UK through O2.

O2 has offered various HTC-made phones before, but the HD2 marks the first time the operator has allowed an actual HTC-branded...

Windows Mobile App Marketplace opens to all

Microsoft's Windows Mobile Application Markplace has opened a little wider to encompass any handset running Windows Mobile 6.0 or above. Previously, it was only available to handsets running the very latest version - Windows Mobile 6.5.

The catalogue contains...

Windows Marketplace for Mobile gets updated

"Much anticipated upgrades for Windows Marketplace for Mobile" have now gone live, reports Microsoft in a blog post.

Part of the second wave of features promised, there's said to be more advanced anti-piracy protection and an improved developer portal, as well...

Vodafone to offer HTC HD2 first

While our brows are still furrowed by T-Mobile's assertion that the Windows Mobile 6.5 HTC HD2 will offer Android Market apps, we're happy to report the device is due an imminent launch on Vodafone.

Those hoping to get their hot little hands on the new smartphone...

HTC HD2 funky features fun

So you've got your eyes on the HTC HD2, you've read our review of the flagship Windows Mobile 6.5 device and you just want to know more. Here are some of our favourite funky features for you to explore.

The front page of Sense is more...

HTC announces HD2 is now shipping

HTC has announced the HD2, its new high-end Windows Mobile 6.5 handset, is now shipping in Europe and Taiwan.

In addition, HTC has confirmed the HD2 will be available in the United States with "a major US carrier" in early 2010.

Here in the UK we're still...

HTC Touch Diamond2 goes Windows Mobile 6.5

HTC has released the all important firmware update for its HTC Touch Diamond2 mobile phone taking it from Windows Mobile 6.1 to Windows Mobile 6.5.

The new ROM upgrade, which is available from the HTC website, will upgrade the phone to the new OS launched earlier...

PHOTOS: Sony Ericsson Xperia X2

The web might be buzzing with rumours of Rachael, but it's easy to forget that the Android-powered superphone's predecessor, the Xperia X2, hasn't yet been released. We got hands-on with the device and grabbed a few pictures of the Windows Mobile-powered handset.

The...

VIDEO: Microsoft pushes Windows Phone in new ad

A new advert from Microsoft for its mobile platform sees the software giant pushing the "Windows Phone" branding that's gone live with the release of the 6.5 OS. 

Promoting the HTC Pure - this version of the ad is for AT&T in the States - some commentators argue...

Giorgio Armani-Samsung smartphone announced

Samsung and fashion house Armani have teamed up on a couple of handsets in the past, and are at it again with the launch of the new Giorgio Armani-Samsung smartphone, apparently "the most elegant and functional mobile on the market".

Offering Windows Mobile...

VIDEO: Windows Mobile 6.5 Tellme function demoed street-style

Back in April, Microsoft declared that Windows Mobile 6.5 would offer "Tellme" functionality via a side button that would let users control their phones with their voice.

Fast forward to now as handsets with the new mobile operating system become available...

Acer neoTouch (F1) smartphone hits UK

Acer's new Windows Phone (Windows Mobile 6.5) handset has hit the UK courtesy of the chaps at Expansys.

Those looking to get the new Acer smartphone that sports a 3.8-inch resistive touchscreen display and HSDPA connectivity can do so for £349.99 without contract...

Microsoft Windows Phones: What phones are available

Microsoft has officially launched Windows 6.5 or Windows Phone to you and me on Tuesday, but what phones can you get with the new operating system and what phone can you upgrade?

If you've already bought a HTC Touch Diamond II, HTC Touch Pro II, HTC Snap S552...

PHOTOS: LG GM750 mobile phone

Vodafone will be exclusively offering the new LG GM750 Windows Phone until the end of December.

The new Windows Mobile 6.5 handset combines Microsoft's operating system with heavy customisation from LG, as is the trend with the majority of operators launching...

Five Windows Mobile 6.5 phones to watch out for

It may not have been quite the upgrade Microsoft had conceived of with the company's initial route map for 2009 but the launch of Windows Phone/Windows Mobile 6.5 today comes with no less ceremony. Naturally, an operating system is all very well and good so, here are...

PHOTOS: HTC HD2 mobile phone

The new HTC HD2 - formerly known as the Leo - is looking to establish itself as king of the Windows Phone jungle with its massive 4.3-inch capacitive touchscreen display.

Sitting on Qualcomm's 1GHz Snapdragon chipset, it joins the Toshiba TG01 running on this...

HTC HD2 coming this month with Sense UI

HTC today confirmed their much speculated and oft-snapped HTC Leo, which will be known as the HTC HD2.

Smacking the Toshiba TG01 right between the eyes, the HD2 features a massive 4.3-inch display, with a beautiful 480 x 800 pixel resolution display. It also...

Quick guide to Windows Mobile 6.5 - Windows Phone

Want to know what all the fuss is about? Read our quick guide to find out more about what the changes are, what they mean, and how they affect you. We'll also give you a run down of the good and bad points.

It's the rebranded name of Windows...

Toshiba TG01 Windows phone announced

Toshiba has announced a new "variant" of its Snapdragon-powered TG01 touchscreen phone, the "TG01 Windows phone".

The "new" model differs only in the fact that it will feature the new Windows Mobile 6.5 operating system, although those that already have an "old"...

Windows Phones arriving 6 October

Microsoft has announced that Windows Phones - the first handsets to feature Windows Mobile 6.5 - will be arriving on 6 October. They'll be arriving on a variety of operators and from a number of manufacturers and will include My Phone and Marketplace for Mobile.

New HTC handsets leaked

Another week another HTC handset leak, this time courtesy of wmexperts who claim to have the skinny on two yet announced windows phone, the HTC Mega and US carrier Verizon's version of the diamond 2.

The new HTC Mega model, complete with supposed picture, will...

PHOTOS: Samsung OmniaPRO

Not content with launching one OmniaPRO, Samsung has launched two new OmniaPRO models at a swanky launch event in Battersea in London.

The OmniaPRO B7610 features a hybrid Touch/QWERTY form factor. It will come with Push email for multiple accounts, supports...