Microsoft is bringing Live ID integration to Windows 8 to make it easy for users to access the web and cloud as well as have all their apps and settings available on other machines. The strategy may help position Windows 8 tablet as not just a fully functional PC for those who want a primary [...]
Here is a video of the initial setup of Windows Phone 7 on the HTC HD7. I show the initial setup of a Windows Live account, Gmail account, and Facebook account. I also show a bit of the customization that is available to users with Windows Phone 7. There isn’t much to customize though. I [...]
The mobile wars continue unabated and whether it is deserved or not, much of the focus on the software side is on Apple’s iPhone 3.0 software and the hotly anticipated release of the Palm Pre and its new WebOS software. Microsoft is trying gamely to keep some focus on Windows Mobile, and its new [...]
Microsoft has a catalog of marketing and branding woes and one of the recurring nightmares in all of that falls under the Live brand. Search and various services fall under Live currently, and with Windows 7 a few more services (Windows Movie Maker being one) will also come under that brand. The problem is Live [...]
When folks begin moving en-mass to Windows 7, one of the tools they’ll miss is Windows Movie Maker. That’s because Microsoft decided to remove it from the base Windows install and incorporate it into their Windows Live offerings. However, it is stripped down and doesn’t offer near the features that the built-in Vista Movie Maker [...]
When we launched our HP Magic Giveaway contest, we were genuinely hoping that the winner we picked would follow through on their promise to pass along the magic of giving. David Arpino, our winner in the HP Magic Giveaway contest, followed through on his promise. He’s been posting away in our forums about the prize [...]
Microsoft is rolling out the Beta for Windows Live Essentials and updating a number of is Windows Live services. Essentially the Essentials tie applications and on-line services in the whole Windows Live experience together, supposedly in a seamless nature.
The HP Magic Giveaway Contest is coming to a close, with only two days left of contest lauchings. Here are the sites launching for the next two days, so be sure to head over to these sites for your final chances of winning over $6000 in HP hardware, Microsoft and Windows Live software, and accessories: [...]
Of all the contests we’ve run on GottaBeMobile, this one has been by far the hardest to judge. There were so many compelling entries and videos submitted: from husbands being laid off just weeks ago to folks wanting to help out various organizations in need to people not even making ends meet, it is very [...]
Here are the HP Magic Giveaway site contest launchings over the next three days. Our own contest ends on December 7, just three days away!
Looking for three more chances to win $6,000 in computers from HP, Windows Live, and Microsoft? Then head over to these sites that are launching their contest today. While you’re at it, if you have not submitted your entry in our own contest, what are you waiting for? There are only four days left…. Geeks [...]
At GottaBeMobile.com, we believe that the true blessing in receiving is found in giving. With so many people and organizations facing such a financially challenging time right now, the opportunity to help someone couldn’t be greater and we are thankful to HP and Microsoft for giving us this opportunity.
Wow. It didn’t take long for Bill Gates to leave the building for Microsoft’s top brass to declare Tablet PC technology as “truly niche”. Here is Ray Ozzie talking with TechFlash about how touch will be a big deal in Windows 7 vs how Tablet PC was: I think that the positive thing that will [...]
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Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE Review: A Worthy Successor to the Original (Video)
When Sprint had debuted the original WiMax-capable HTC EVO 4G nearly two years ago, it was an instant hit on the Now network. Not only was the HTC EVO 4G the first 4G smartphone in the world taking advantage of Sprint’s then speedy WiMax network, but it brought some new features and pizzazz to the [...]
Last year Toshiba waded into the Android tablet market with the Thrive, a 10.1-inch slate that served as the company’s response to what they deemed missing in the then current crop. Thus, it had several full-size ports, a rugged-ish exterior, and a thick chassis to accommodate both. Though a decent tablet, the Thrive didn’t generate [...]
Samsung Shows That It Is a Software Company
As exciting as it has been to talk, postulate, and speculate about the Galaxy S III’s hardware and specs before the third-generation Galaxy flagship smartphone was announced on May 3rd in London, once the device was announced one thing became apparent: Samsung is now a software company. That doesn’t mean that Samsung is shying away [...]
Autumn Dynasty Review: A Great RTS for the iPad
With its large touchscreen, the iPad seems like the perfect platform for Real Time Strategy games, and Autumn Dynasty proves it, mostly. Autumn Dynasty is an RTS iPad game with art that looks like tradition Chinese painting. The story involves quelling a rebellion while solving a mystery of shady noblemen. The story though, just serves [...]
Griffin GuitarConnect Pro Review: Record Your Jams with Ease
The Griffin GuitarConnect Pro interfaces with your Guitar and your iPad or iPhone so you can record your music easily using apps like Apple’s GarageBand. My son Daniel, who’s learning to play guitar, helped me test it out and he loved it. When he gets as good as Jimi Hendrix, I’m sure he’ll steal my [...]
Google Search App iPhone and iPad Update Looks Beautiful (Video)
Google just delivered a beautiful update to the company’s Google Search app for the iPhone and iPad The Google Search app for iPhone and iPad replaced Safari as my browser of choice, earning a spot in the iPhone and iPad dock. It’s faster and offers a beautiful new full screen image search which looks awesome on the [...]
