TamsWMS - the Windows Mobile Smartphone Blog

T-Mobile have just released an update for their “Shadow” smartphone, adding a feature called “Audio Postcards”.

An Audio Postcard essentially is a MMS-like thingy, consisting of a photo and a bit of recorded voice.

Additonally, the update also tugs along a few ringtones and bug fixes - here’s the official change log:

• Five free ring tones from popular movies and musicians.
• Two free full length songs.
• An assortment of free phone wall paper images.
• Audio Postcard, a fun new myFaves connecting experience.
• Enhanced myFaves and menu graphics.
• Improved text entry experience.

The update can be downloaded here - please try it out and let us know how it goes!

The HTC Kaiser recently won a survey asking Windows Mobile smartphone users about their favorite box - and Verizon now gets a “lookalike”(pictured below):

The SMT5800 is derived from the HTC Vox and has a different keyboard on the outside. The machine has 128MB ROM / 64MB RAM, a microSD slot and Bluetooth 2.0 - wireless data is handled via an EVDO transmitter, which can be updated to EVDO Rev A.

The device is said to cost $314.99 with a 2 year contract, $344.99 with a 1 year contract, and $469.99 full retail. It is said to become available on the 7th, stores will get it by the 21st.

Via Boy Genius Report