Windows Phone 7 Finally Got Custom ROM Treatment

Custom Rom is what makes Android so popular, the reason for doing it? To be able to test out new ROM either the leak of the official upcoming update and also to maximize the ability of the smartphone and the ability to remove carriers bloatware or carriers application which we doesn't really need.

Windows Phone 7 ROM is nice, they didn't have any big problem that makes people want to replace it. But people over at XDA has release a Custom ROM, the first ever for Windows Phone 7 and the first one to get it is the HD7. The ability of this custom ROM is not much different from the official ROM like the ability to remove and uninstall apps especially the bloatware. However this custom ROM has the ability to let user switch carriers, in other means it unlock your HD7 and also make the device easily upgradable to Mango Beta 2 by tuning to Zune

N9 Set For 15th September Release In Switzerland Via Orange

Orange Switzerland's webpage announces the N9 is coming its way September 15th. Last month Swedish carrier 3 Group promised it would arrive there September 23rd, while some retailer in Kazakhstan is apparently listing them for sale August 19th. So the earliest date for the N9 debut is so far August but most points in September, this mean battle of the new iPhone, Windows Phone Mango and now Meego. Android Ice-Cream will be a late comer coming in late Q3 or Q4 so Android is out for this battle. 

Facebook Update Its IOS And Windows Phone 7 Client

Facebook has updated its client for IOS and Windows Phone 7, iOS version has hit build 3.4.4 and the one for Windows Phone is already at 2.1. 


Facebook 3.4.4 for Apple-phone users brings a some bug fixes and and brings back the Send button for Comments, Chat and Messages has been restored and so have the
friend lists to the News Feed filter. Some bugfixes are included and the client hopefully crash less. 


Facebook 2.1 for Windows Phone promises to fix the bug which prevented you from accessing your friends' picture albums. 

Next iPad Will Support Retina Display And Non-Apple Product Also Support It

While making an announcement, a slip of the tongue revealed that, “more smartphone manufacturers will release new models employing LG’s “Retina Display’’ that has been used in iPhones and iPads.” Now as we know, iPads do not currently have Retina display and the only iDevices which currently does is the the iPhone 4 and the iPod touch 4G, of which LG manufactures the screens.


Yes the next iPad which many hope happen in the iPad 2 is the retina display which the iPhone is using now. It didn't happen in the iPad 2 but from the slip reveal, the next iPad will support a retina display. Also which next non-Apple product will feature a retina display? Android, Windows Phone 7 device are the likely contestant? Maybe an Ebook so you could read your newspaper in HD.

LG Remaining Phone For 2011

LG's remaining smartphone is now expose for the remaining 2011

The LG Prada K2, this dual-core model looks to be the second-half flagship, highlighted by its brighter 4.3-inch NOVA LCD and 8.8-millimeter thickness. On-board are dual cameras: 1.3-megapixel front and eight-megapixel rear, with 16GB of internal storage. Running Android 2.3 Gingerbread and offering 21Mbps HSPA+ cellular data, K2 is also said to feature a Prada-inspired texture on the casing. Release is this holiday season

The LG Univa,With an 800MHz processor, 3.5-inch HVGA display, and five-megapixel camera, Univa sounds like a solid upgrade to the 500MHz-powered Optimus One. Said to be 11.9-millimeters thick, Univa runs Gingerbread and brings DLNA support into the low-to-mid-range. Look for this one in the fourth quarter. 

LG Fantasy 2,the Windows Phone 7 Mango-powered LG Fantasy, although we can safely extrapolate most of its specs, thanks to WP7's tight hardware requirements. One thing that's clear from its appearance: LG seems to be using the same design cues seen on its top-tier Android devices, eschewing the somewhat plasticky look associated with its first-gen Windows Phones. A fourth quarter release is also likely here. 

LG Victor should arrive this quarter instead slotted into the mid-range. The Gingerbread-powered slate reportedly packs a 1GHz single-core processor, 3.8-inch OLED display with WVGA resolution, and five-megapixel rear/VGA front-facing cameras. The 802.11b/g/n radio supposedly supports both DLNA and Wi-Fi Direct. 

LG Gelato model number P690. While that handset will likely be coming to Sprint as the LS685 -- possibly as soon as this month -- there's also apparently an NFC-capable model in the pipeline scheduled for a fourth quarter release. It shares the original phone's 800MHz processor, 3.2-inch HVGA display, and three-megapixel camera, but adds the capabilities to make touchless payments and read tags, among others. 

LG E2, a smallish QVGA display, sub-gigahertz processor, and a basic three-megapixel-or-so camera. E2 sounds even more barebones than the Optimus One, suggesting that LG is attempting to push its Android lineup downmarket. 

And lastly the LG K. This promises to be one of the first phones with a true 720p HD display; it's likely to be the device we currently know as the P930. We're anticipating a screen around 4.5 inches with a pixel density that matches or exceeds that of the iPhone's Retina Display. 

In App -Purchasing Coming To Windows Phone 7 Marketplace, But In Future Update Not Mango

In app purchasing makes purchasing app from your mobile phone very easy, in the App store, Amazon appstore, Android market and Ovi Store. Rumour said that this feature will come to the Windows Phone 7 marketplace. It is a priority by Microsoft but it'll never come in Mango but future update will include although when is that.

Google+ Support For Browser Has Been Updated For Windows Phone 7

Windows Phone 7 does't have an application for Google+ so they can only access it via their web browser but now Windows Phone 7 have IE7/8 not IE 9 so some features is missing from the browser such as the feature to upload picture, locating nearby streams and huddle or group chat.

Now the the Google+ for the Windows Phone 7 browser has been update so the missing feature is supported, still an application is better then using the browser.

Nokia Sea Ray Unveiled Today?

Eldar says that Nokia might unveiled the Nokia Sea Ray today. It's sound like a rumour and probably is since Fujitsu says that their Windows Phone 7 Mango will be the first Mango device in the market, maybe Nokia didn't like it so they decide it to unveiled it now.

LinkedIn Added To Windows Phone 7 Social Hub With Twitter

First its twitter deep integration, now another social network has been added LinkedIn. Windows Phone's official YouTube channel just got richer with a video demonstrating the Twitter and LinkedIn integrations, along with the filtering option for feeds. Another neat feature is the Social Notification which animates your own Me tile for whenever someone takes an action regarding you (for instance, posts something on your Wall). This is all part of an interview with Redmond's Program Manager responsible for social notifications and filtering

Samsung Galaxy S II US Variants Release In August, Battle Of The OS Next Month

Today the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 is release in its homeground South Korea. Yup it's a little awkward that the home haven't receive the Tab yet but other countries, still few have receive the Galaxy Tab 10.1. But now its a different story, it's about the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S II variants in the US that has yet to come after many rumour that it's coming soon but no move is done by Samsung or even the three carriers AT&T, Verizon and Sprint.

During the launch of the Tab 10.1 in South Korea, Shin Jong-Kyun, president of the company's mobile communications business, announced that the U.S. launch of the Samsung Galaxy S II will be August. Yes finally a narrow date but just that, no exact date is given nor any additional information. Still now August is near and this mean that Windows Phone 7 Mango will be release first, then the Samsung Attain, Function and Within and lastly the Iphone 5/S. So users rejoice, which of this battle of the OS would you go for? The heat is heating up and once one is release, a big explosion is going to happen.

Chevron WP7 Back To Unlocking, Cost $9

The official Chevron WP7 unlock is now available, ready to unlocked your Windows Phone 7. Even after the unlock, the Windows Phone 7 is still under Microsoft care, which mean it does unlock your phone but not fully or completely that your ties to Microsoft still exist. This is very useful to developer whose countries is unsupported by Microsoft, the $9 fee is reasonable enough for you to get to do anything you want with your Windows Phone I think.

First Windows Phone 7 Mango Announce In 27th July, Sale In August

Microsoft Windows Phone 7 Fujitsu and Toshiba are said to release the first Windows Phone 7 Mango. Before this, the launch is in August but now dates are pointed to 27th July. Invitation are sent to media and journalist and most believe that this invitation is the launch of the first Windows Phone 7 Mango, still the date it went on sale is in August, just the launch date is earlier.

Nokia Windows Phone 7 Is No Different From Other Windows Phone 7 Device Says Eldar Murtazin

Eldar Murtazin says that recently he get up close to Nokia first Windows Phone 7, and his reaction is that the phone is no different from the other Windows Phone 7 device by other manufacturers. It feels the same, the display, the speed is all the same, only the design is by Nokia. Nokia reacted, saying that Eldar’s comments are “simply speculation and rumors,” also adding that Eldar is said to be a consultant for competing manufacturers and therefore cannot be an impartial analyst. Seeing the release video showing the Nokia Sea Ray, looks like there is some truth to this, but maybe he's seeing the prototype built of Mango and Windows Phone 7 but maybe not

Swype Coming To Windows Phone 7 Via Nokia?

Swype is one of the 3rd parties keyboard and now many smartphone is using it and the lates to get it Android. Windows Phone 7 are yet to see it coming to them, but now it could be a reality for users as the Swype keyboard could come to them via Nokia Windows Phone 7. Nokia is one of the smartphone companies that invested and use Swype keyboard for their smartphone. So will Nokia bring Swype to Windows Phone 7? Looks like it as Microsoft give Nokia the ability to customize their own Windows Phone 7

Fujitsu 12 Megapixel Camera With Windows Phone 7

Fujitsu is reveal to prepare a Windows Phone 7 device and now rumours says that the Windows Phone 7 might be equipped with a 12 megapixel camera. HTC before is said to prepare a Windows Phone 7 with a 16 megapixel camera but then reduce to a 12 megapixel camera. Looks like megapixel is becoming more and more important since Nokia release the N8 with 12 megapixel camera

Sony Ericsson Windows Phone 7, A Dream Or A Reality?

There is a new registered domain call sony-microsoft.com or microsoft-sony.com and is register to Microsoft. This could be a hint that Sony Ericsson might pair with Microsoft which is Windows Phone 7 Sony Ericsson. Before this Sony Ericsson confrim that there might be a Sony Ericsson Windows Phone 7 in the making and also there's a leak of Slide out qwerty Windows Phone 7 of Sony Ericsson but all is gone when Sony CEO says that if the WIndows Phone 7 doesn't give an impact then the phone might just be a dream. But now with Mango update for the Windows Phone 7, will Sony Ericsson change its mind? Surely

100 Million Windows Phone 7 Is Target By Microsoft

Microsoft is planning to sell about 100 million Windows Phone 7 this year with the help of Nokia and also Skype, hoping this would be enough to help achieve it. With about currently 11 stores outside the US, surely its hard but since Nokia is one of the giant phone manufacturer and now using Windows Phone as its main OS, this will really help a lot

Nokia Planning A $130 Million Windows Phone 7 Ads Campaign

Considering all the jobs cut, Nokia is preparing a huge amount of money for a big ads campaign for their Windows Phone 7. Around $128 million is prepare for the ads for the unannounced Windows Phone 7  which is expected to launch this September or October. Will we see the Windows Phone 7 as the main competitor by the power of Nokia?

Microsofts Unveiled The Galaxy S II Windows Phone 7 Edition With Other Windows Phone 7 Device using Mango at Worldwide Partner Conference

Samsung is rumour to create a Samsung Galaxy S II Windows Phone 7 Version and today at Microsoft Keybote at Worldwide Partner Conference has shown the rumour phone to be true and also other Windows Phone from LG, Acer and more all using Windows Phone Mango.

The Samsung windows phone is said to really resemble the Galaxy S II, bringing in the lightness and thinness of what made the Galaxy S II so popular among the smartphone users. Meanwhile the a waterproof handsets is shown by Fujitsu and a ZTE device. Are you excited?

You Get The N9, You won't Get The Sea ray, You Get The Sea Ray, You Won't Get The N9

Looks like someone dig deep down to the roots of Nokia and found something interesting. Yes it is about the Nokia flagship phone of two different OS, Nokia sea Ray and Nokia N9. From the tweet above, looks like the countries which get the Nokia Sea ray or act as a host country for Nokia Windows Phone 7 will not receive the N9 and vice versa for those countries who get the N9 will not get Nokia Windows Phone 7 or Nokia Sea Ray. Looks like Nokia is up something and the question is why did Nokia make some smartphone with different OS available in different country? Why not just launch both smartphone in all countries?