There are no official statements just yet but apparently, people will be able to download the Windows 7 SP1 RC (release candidate) in the following week, October 23 maybe.
Take note that this build is not the final RC, represents the pre-RC (build string 7601.17104.100921-1630). Here are some of the screenshots that appeared recently:
We would highly recommend for you to wait the final version of the RC before installing it.
I’ve actually been keeping my eye on this one for a few weeks now. It’s the up and coming Sony Ericsson Aspen. The reason it caught me eye is threefold. Firstly, it has a touch screen. Secondly, it has a Blackberry-style keypad. And lastly, it’s running WinMob 6.5.3. Oh, and it looks great too!
Now, a video has emerged which shows a Russian or Eastern European guy reviewing the phone. Unfortunately, it’s all in a foreign language but you can still make out some of the great features of the phone. He first shows you the exterior casing and build quality. Then he powers up the phone and takes you through some of the very impressive 6.5.3 menus and functions. The media player and messaging options are displayed in great detail.
Lastly, he compares the device alongside devices from other popular Smartphone manufacturers such as Apple and RIM. Check out the new Sony Ericsson Aspen below.
More tablet news now, except this one wasn’t expected by anyone. It’s not too often that you hear of company prototypes being sold for over a grand on the black market, but it appears that it’s just happened.
PC Online managed to get their hands on an early version of Dell’s Tablet which is still in development. It was unmarked on the exterior but a model number under the battery read ‘M01M’.
This leak has confirmed many of our suspicions about the Mini 5.
5 Inch Touch Screen
80×480 resolution
Running Android 1.6 OS
1Ghz of CPU power (not to shabby, Dell)
Wifi
Bluetooth
3G capabilities
Good quality 5Mp camera with a dual-LED flash
A front Facing Camera for video conferencing etc…
and a 1530mAh battery to power the device
So how much does a prototype Dell Mini 5 cost you on the black market? $1,100. But keep in mind that’s on the black market. The actual retail price will be much lower. At least I hope!
The world of smart phones is flourishing. With that prosperity comes the smart phone wars with each rival manufacturer trying to get their share of the market. The main players are companies like Apple, Nokia and of course, Microsoft.
The Windows mobile range has been around for many years – originally as black and white PAs then eventually catching up with Blackberry. But their technology has become dated and has only ever been modified and given updates – now Microsoft say they’re recoding their entire thing and hope to get WinMo 7 out in the world by September.
They say that they’re working towards finalizing the coding for Win 7.0.0 by the summer months. LG have recently leaked that they will be launching a Windows 7 mobile phone in September, so this is starting to look very promising indeed.
In reality though, it’s about time Microsoft caught up. This overhaul is long over due and I’m sure it will be massively anticipated as September approaches.
Phonescoop were at CES in Las Vegas last week and managed to spot a phone floating around the convention. Only it wasn’t just any old phone. It was a Windows mobile phone running the new OS which is yet to be released – 6.5.3. The video above runs through all the new changes and make a note on how it’s more finger friendly.
Undoubtedly, we’ll be seeing this new OS very soon indeed is Microsoft are sending out phones running it to conventions. I’d say it will be available within the next month or two. As for now this video is as close as you or I will get.
There have been rumours flying all over the place about the Apple Tablet. Some we reported, but towards the end of 2009 I decided to stop as there were so many of them it became a farce. Its very existence has been debated back and forth. However, now we have a form of confirmation.
Stéphane Richard, the number two at large firm Orange was being interviewed on the Europe 1 radio station when the issue of the Apple Table cropped up.
When he was asked whether the tablet will be announced officially before the end of the month he responded “Yes” and also said it would be available through Orange.
While this isn’t confirmation as such, it certainly gives credence to such an argument. With such a high-up in the tech industry saying the announcement for the Apple Tablet was imminent, surely we’re inclined to believe? Let’s see if his promises hold true. Do you think the Apple tablet will be announced before the end of January?
