At Last: Sprint and HTC Release Windows Mobile 6.1 for Mogul and Touch

Posted by: dgoldring on Jul 21 2008 - 51 views

(Mogul)                                                          (Touch)

I was pretty excited last week when I saw Peter’s post about the new ROM upgrade for the Sprint Mogul and Touch.  At least.  Windows Mobile 6.1, here we come.  Alas, when I made my way to the download page, I was shocked to find that not only was the new ROM not available, but the whole download page was gone.

So, what gives here?  Was Peter wrong? Misinformed?  Lying?  Of course not. HTC and Sprint did briefly release both new ROMs, then pulled them only moments later, choosing instead to wait for a Monday release.  Makes perfect sense to me.  I mean, who wants to spend a whole weekend reinstalling software and settings?  I’d much rather do that on a weekday evening when I am already exhausted from work and pressed for time so I am not up all night.

Fortunately, like I said, HTC and Sprint seem to share that view, and pulled the convenient Friday evening release, in favor of a Monday afternoon release.

In addition to Windows Mobile 6.1, Mogul owners can also expect to find:

• Sprint TV (at last)
• EDVO-Rev A (from the previous ROM)
• advanced GPS (from the previous ROM
• numerous minor upgrades and fixes

Touch owners will find:

• EVDO-Rev A
• advanced GPS
• a new QWERTY on-screen keyboard
• Opera Browser (no word on why this was not included in the Mogul)

So, I suppose you know where you’ll find me tonight.  Yup, reloading software on my newly minted Windows Mobile 6.1 Sprint Mogul.

Download link for the Mogul ROM

Download link for the Touch ROM

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WinMo 6.1 for Sprint Mogul, It’s Official!

Posted by: Peter Murphy on Jul 19 2008 - 98 views

Thanks to Wayne over at Gear Diary for the heads up on the Official Update to Windows Mobile 6.1 for the Mogul. I’m always looking for news like this to share with you guys. I know one person who is probably a happy camper, and spending most of his night reloading all of his apps because of the update.

Obviously there are a few new things included, like updated internet explorer, and a dedicated Task Manager.

1. Upgrades the operating system from Windows Mobile® 6.0 Professional to Windows Mobile® 6.1 Professional
2. Adds Sprint TV
3. Includes all enhancements incorporated in previous software upgrades including:

– EV-DO Rev. A functionality for faster download and upload speeds when utilizing data services wherever EV-DO Rev. A coverage is available.
– Advanced GPS functionality including the Sprint Navigation application.
- Adds a Task Manager to the Today screen for easier access and management of running programs.

Get ready, backup, and reinstall the rom, and restore, the OS  is a real upgrade!

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Let the Countdown Begin…56 Days Till Diamonds Become a Man’s Best Friend

Posted by: dgoldring on Jul 08 2008 - 193 views

Not that anyone is counting or anything, but it looks like the HTC Diamond is coming to Sprint on September 2.  I have to admit that I had been head over heels, 95% in love with this one, money in hand and ready to buy.  Then I read Mitchell’s review of it over at Gear Diary.  Yikes!  All I can say is that I hope Sprint makes some improvements before I buy this one.

Anyway, for those of you who are not deterred by some mild criticism, mark your calendars.  Rumor has it that September 2 is going to be the big day for the MP 6950 (which is a considerably less inventive name than Diamond, so I think we will keep calling it that.)

Looking at the proposed specs (which are maybe a step above idle speculation), it looks like the CDMA version will also sport a more adequate battery, at 1350 mAh (which will also make for a larger device).  Other specs will likely include:

EVDO Rev A

WiFi, Bluetooth 2.0

Qualcomm MSM 7510A Processor running at 528MHz

256 ROM, 256 RAM, 4 Gigs internal (no expansion)

Opera 9.5 for the browser

Camera is still 3.2mp, screen is still 640×480

I don’t know about all of you, but I will be holding my breath.

[via WM Experts]

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Hey! Sprint Fans. The Touch Pro is Coming…Soon?

Posted by: dgoldring on Jun 30 2008 - 303 views

[image via HTC]

I have always said that Sprint (which is my current carrier) has some pretty mediocre phones, but great service.  Other carriers, like AT&T, on the other hand, have some of the most cutting edge phones, but lousy service (just ask Brandon about 3G out in Denver).  Well, lately it seems that Sprint is doing everything in their power to prove me wrong.  First it was the Instinct, which I am just dying to try.  And now, it looks like the Touhc Pro (aka Raphael) will be coming soon to a Sprint store near you.  No word on a timeline, and I hope this comes to fruition a little (OK, a lot) faster than the Palm 800w.  All we can tell you for now is that the HTC Touch Pro (CDMA version) has apparently received FCC approval here in the United States, a major step in the process of a handset become and actual phone, available in stores near you.  Of course, you Verizon fans can likely expect to see the Touch Pro as well, but hopefully (in my own selfish way) it will be coming first to Sprint.  Godspeed, Touch Pro.  Hopefully, we will see you soon.

[via Engadget]

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