HTC Hero, Android and Sense UI

I'm really impressed with the HTC Hero, especially the new UI for it called Sense UI. It looks really fluid and very very nice as this video will show. There are some reviews saying that the Hero is better built compared to the iphone 3GS, which has not changed physically than the 3G version. Anyway, enjoy this video

New TF3D 2.5 screenshots

Looks like HTC is releasing a new enhanced version of TF3D - version 2.5. It goes much deeper than the few settings/screens in earlier versions. More personalisation and skins according to pocketnow.com

Seems this is officially for the wm 6.5 upgrade of TP2 and Diamond 2, if not for the upcoming Firestone.

I'm sure once it's out, the guys over at xda-developers will release it to the masses as usual! It does look visually appealing and hopefully replaces the ugly windows mobile UI.

via Pocketnow.com



Review in German. Notice that the contacts tab is not like previous Manila versions, which to me is not visually appealing.

Will it Blend? Iphone

Funny clip I found while on youtube. Sure it's been out since 2007, I'm just slow... The answer is... YES!! Couldn't any for HTC/Windows mobile phones/pdas yet. Will there ever be one?

Personally I think the whole concept is just wrong. Why destroy something that is perfectly fine? In these tough economic times? But you gotta admit, it's fun watching an iphone getting blended, isn't it?

Play RealDice Texas Hold 'Em for free

Microsoft Windows Mobile site is giving away free RealDice Texas Hold 'Em. Head over to the site to download your copy. Note you need to register. It does say US only, but I did manage to download it ok.

Finally, play Texas Hold'em like it was meant to be played—live online against thousands of real people, right from your Windows Mobile device! Enjoy stunning graphics, 10-player tables, and a free comprehensive strategy guide for all levels. Play alone offline and start a poker career against 200 unique opponents. When you're ready for the real-time action, sign in to take on the world in ring games, sit-n-go tourneys, and multi-table events. Are you all in?

Features:

Support for every Windows Mobile device. Free Desktop and Facebook version for when it's more convenient to play on the big screen. Full tables 24/7, meet and chat with people from around the world. Live tournaments every 15 minutes! Beautiful 3D hi-res graphics for the ultimate hold'em experience. Offline play for practice, airplanes, or privacy. Winner “Poker Game of the Year,” Windows Mobile Magazine in '05, '06, '07. For more great Windows Mobile games, visit www.realdice.com.

Get it here

Phone Creeper v0.3 - Espionage Suite

chetstriker over at xda-developers has developed what he calls an Espionage Suite to spy on anybody you want... if you can install the program on their windows mobile phone that is. The commands you can text from any mobile.

Some people on the thread are saying that it's a really nice app but some are totally creeped out about the whole idea of spying & invading some one's privacy plus the fact that you can inject malware into the code etc. I'd say first off, you need to install it on the person's phone.

Because of all the people who are against this app, the developer will release an anti-creeper app and also release his source code.

No screenies on this since it doesn't have one.

*** WHAT IT DOES ***

This is a phone espionage suite.
Currently it has the following features:
* secretly and remotely read incoming / outgoing sms
* secretly and remotely delete incoming / outgoing sms
* secretly and remotely view call history
* bounce sms messages off remote phone to someone else.
* create a pop-up message on phone
* send a secret fart sound
* secretly and remotely listen to person. (Initiates silent call back of person to your phone with thier speaker phone enabled)
* also send listening in call to somebody else's phone

all results will be sent via SMS back without leaving any trace on the phone being controlled.
Any cell phone can be used to initiate the commands and all commands will respond with a success message for acknowledgement.

Get it here

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*News* HTC Hero - another Android Phone

Just got this news from the clove.co.uk blog about the HTC Hero - another Google Android phone from HTC. It's HTC's first unlocked and SIM-free Android phone. It uses HSPA/WCDMA. It's available for pre-order via clove for £379(£435.85 inc VAT)

Technical Specification of HTC Hero

Operating System -
Google Android

Processor -
Qualcomm MSM7200A 528 MHz

Memory -
ROM: 512 MB
RAM: 288 MB

Display -
3.2-inch TFT-LCD touch-sensitive screen with 320×480 HVGA resolution

Contract -
No Contract SIM Free/Unlocked

Network –
HSPA/WCDMA:
900/2100 MHz
Up to 2 Mbps up-link and 7.2 Mbps down-link speeds

Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE:
850/900/1800/1900 MHz
(Band frequency and data speed are operator dependent.)

Connectivity -
Bluetooth 2.0 with Enhanced Data Rate and A2DP for wireless stereo headsets
Wi-Fi: IEEE 802.11 b/g
HTC ExtUSB (11-pin mini-USB 2.0 and audio jack in one)
3.5 mm audio jack

GPS -
Internal GPS antenna with Google Maps Pre-installed

Audio -
3.mm Audio Jack
Supported Formats – MP3, AAC(AAC, AAC+, AAC-LC), AMR-NB, WAV, MIDI and Windows Media Audio 9)

Expansion Slot -
MicroSDHC Memory Card Slot (Support up to 16GB) (SD 2.0 compatible)

Camera -
5.0 megapixel colour camera with auto focus

Device Control –
Trackball with Enter button

Talk Time –
Up to 420 minutes for WCDMA
Up to 470 minutes for GSM

Standby Time –
Up to 750 hours for WCDMA
Up to 440 hours for GSM

Battery –
1340mAh Rechargeable Lithium-ion

Dimensions -
112 x 56.2 x 14.35 mm ( 4.41 x 2.21 x 0.57 inches)

Weight -
135 grams ( 4.76 ounces) with battery

Other -
G-sensor
Digital Compass

The first stock will begin shipping on 3rd July.

Via blog.clove.co.uk

edit: Official HTC Hero Product page