Samsung has updated the Epix (SGH-i907) with a new firmware update that upgrades the phone OS from WinMo 6.1 to WinMo 6.5. As a reminder, the Samsung Epix comes jam packed with Wi-Fi connectivity, an integrated aGPS, AT&T Video Share support, Global roaming, a 2MP camera with video recording capability, a full QWERTY keyboard and a 2.5-inch TFT color display. This Windows Mobile smartphone also supports Microsoft Direct Push technology that allows the Epix to support multiple email accounts. You can download the new firmware update for the Samsung Epix (SGH-i907) here. [Samsung]
Samsung has finally launched the company’s first Windows Mobile-powered handset in Japan. Known as the Softbank X01SC, the phone is powered by Windows Mobile 6.5 with a full QWERTY keyboard, a Qualcomm MSM7225 processor, a 2.4-inch display at QVGA resolution, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity. [Akihabara]
Samsung has unveiled their latest Windows Mobile 6.5-powered smartphone in the form of the OmniaPRO B7330. The smartphone features a full QWERTY keyboard, a 320 x 320 display, a built in FM tuner, a 3-megapixel camera, and 7.2Mbps HSDPA/ 2Mbps HSUPA connectivity. Sadly, there is no info on pricing or availability so far. [Boy Genius]
Vodafone and LG have joined together to release the LG GM750, a new Windows Mobile 6.5 smartphone that should become available across Europe starting October 6th, 2009. The phone is actually an upgraded version of the LG GM730. The handset comes jam packed with a 3-inch touchscreen display with 480 x 800 pixels, Wi-Fi, 3G, Microsoft My Phone, Windows Live, a 5MP camera, and LG’s S-Class 3D UI. [Press Release]
Microsoft today confirmed the launch date for the latest Windows Mobile 6.5 or “Windows Phones”. The new software will be released on October 6th, 2009. Here is the official list of carriers and manufacturers around the world who will launch new smartphone using Windows Mobile 6.5 OS.
* In North America: Mobile operators AT&T, Bell Mobility, Sprint, TELUS and Verizon Wireless, and phone manufacturers HP, HTC Corp., LG Electronics, Samsung and Toshiba Corp.
* In Europe: Mobile operators Orange, Deutsche Telekom AG and Vodafone Group Plc, and phone manufacturers Acer, HTC, LG Electronics, Samsung, Sony Ericsson and Toshiba.
* In Latin America: Mobile operator TIM Brazil, and phone manufacturers HTC, LG Electronics and Samsung
* In Asia Pacific: Mobile operators NTT DOCOMO Inc., SOFTBANK Mobile Corp., SK Telecom, Telstra and WILLCOM Inc., and phone manufacturers Acer Inc., HTC, LG Electronics, Samsung, Sony Ericsson and Toshiba
[WindowsTeamBlog]
