Windows Phone 7 Jailbreak First Step [Video]

Yesterday we reported about the Australian developer, Chris Walshie who is working hard to develop a way to jailbreak WP7 as well as he was successfully able to prove a method to run "native unmanaged code" on a retail Windows Phone 7 device. Let's check out this in action.

I’ll be posting the code in a couple of days, need to clean it all up. And yes, it’s a managed app running unmanaged code :)

You’ve got FULL access, create, delete, browse files etc. Just can’t delete system ROM files, IE coredll.dll (obviously).

I would imagine that we'll see the new third-party jailbreak store apps very soon, as the developers won't find the complexities such as those on iOS Jailbreak. What do you think? [via Walshie]

Windows Phone 7 Jailbreak Soon

Away from Apple iOS devices, it looks like we will see a new jailbreak scene, but this time will be on Windows Phone 7 theater. This came few weeks after the launch of Windows Phone 7 around the world, so we are about to start the cat and mouse game.

According to iStartedSomething, an Australian developer called Chris Walshie was successfully able to prove a method to run “native unmanaged code" on a retail Windows Phone 7 device.

The pieces started falling into place when user “hounsell” on xda-developers.com noticed the a third-party application in the WP7 marketplace (Network Profile by Samsung) used “native” code, not Silverlight-managed code as all non-Microsoft apps should.

Upon closer inspection, he documented some interesting characteristics of the application that gave it its native capabilities – most notably a DLL called “Microsoft.Phone.InteropServices”, which if poked the right way provided COM access.

After this techie quotation, what is the conclusion ? what is the impact on the Windows Phone 7 user? We expect to see a method or a tool to jailbreak this OS very soon which will be followed by a third party jailbreak store apps just as iOS devices Cydia app store. Of course these jailbreak apps will give your WP7 phone new powers. What do you expect?
[via RedmondPie]

Windows Phone 7, iPhone 4 and Android in a Grilling Contest [VIDEO]

You might have surmised from the title, Grilling Contest. WP7, iPhone 4 and Google's Android G2 device in a grilling contest. EZGrill made a quick grilling contest using a hot grill between Android G2 (for $599), Windows Phone 7 (for $549), and iPhone 4 ($731). So, which one will win? Le's face it.

The Windows Phone 7 showed the most endurance, although it was crashed int he end too. Le's take a look at the video below and thanks Engadget for spotting this. And of course, the OS had a lot to do with this...

Windows Phone 7 in NYC on October 11th; T-Mobile There Too [CONFIRMED]

There was a lot of uncertainty around Microsoft's event, if you still have any doubt in your mind, we'll remove it now. Microsoft will unveil Windows Phone 7 in the US (NYC) on Oct. 11th. Engadget has discovered a Microsoft events calendar that may point to October 11th as the launch date of WP7.

For people asking about the carrier, AT&T won't be launching those handsets alone, T-Mobile is there too. The event stats "an exclusive Windows Phone 7 Worldwide Launch event for our customers" at 3:30 PM EST. Of course, we will be covering the event (not live), so stay tuned!

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Windows Phone 7 Launch Date Confirmed For 21st October, First Ads Hits the Web

According to an interesting post by Tom Warren from Neowin, Windows Phone 7 devices will available in UK, Spain, Italy, Germany and France from October 21st. Microsoft will hold several launch events worldwide on October 21 including its latest Windows Phone 7 handsets.

Neowin also points that an open-house event will be held in New York on October 11 where Microsoft will show some of the newest devices.  This date was rumored early this month and now, it has been confirmed to be true.

Ok, another good thing, we got some information that those embedded target=_blank"videos below was pulled by Microsoft but WMPoweruser has managed to download a copy of the ads and uploaded them on their own account, Check them below.

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Microsoft to Launch Windows Phone 7 on October 11th

Windows Phone 7 is almost here, the folks over Pocket-lint have got some multiple sources familiar with the matter have confirmed that Microsoft is going to launch it's new mobile operating system Windows Phone 7 on 11 October 2010 with the associated handsets coming later that month.

This rumors could be true, as Google is updating it's Android OS, Apple is updating it's iOS for it's devices. So, Microsoft should take a move in the mobile operating systems. As usual, Microsoft will not confirm if that it's right or false rumors by saing "We do not comment on rumour or speculation". [via Pocket-Lint]

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The Revolution is Coming to Windows Phone 7

Microsoft has just introduced with the first ad for the upcoming Windows Phone 7 platform. The platform promises with new amazing features, the video below announces with "The Revolution is Coming" to the upcoming Windows Phone 7.

This trailer was shown before the Secret Cinema screening of 'Lawrence of Arabia'. Check it yourself

Microsoft is entering the war. Windows Phone 7 seems to be quite promising for a real revolution. So keep your eyes opened! The revolution is really coming. [via iClarified]

iPhone 4, Windows Phone 7, Nexus One in a Web Browser Comparison [Video]

Pocketnow shows us a new video for a web browser speed test between iPhone 4 (iOS 4.x), Windows Phone 7, and Nexus One (Android 2.2). The video shows Windows Phone 7 in it's beta, so it's worth noting that neither the Windows Phone 7 device nor the software it's running are final builds!

I don't think that Windows Phone 7 will get better! But let's watch what will happen!

Of course, the video shows iPhone 4 is the best! Windows Phone 7 is not great in this death match. We already showed you a video comparison between iPhone 3G and Windows Phone 7 but this time iPhone 4 and Nexus One!

iPhone 3GS vs Windows Phone 7 in a Broswer Speed Test

Before you ask, Yes some folks got their copy from Windows Phone 7 but it's not final. So Here's a browser speed test between iPhone 3GS and Windows Phone 7 running on a Samsung device, In the tests, almost predictably, the iPhone 3GS’ Safari mobile browser walks all over WP7′s Internet Explorer, You can watch the video below..

This is a Real Browser war between Apple's iPhone 3GS and Microsoft's WP7 Platform, But the iPhone 3GS browser loads much faster than WP7, Check the video and tell me your thoughts!

[via NewsGeek]

SMSReplier Pro™ with DriveReply™ now available on Windows Phone and Windows Mobile

SMS Replier Pro with DriveReply provides a useful and lifesaving out of office style auto-reply service that handles your inbound calls and text messages. Your friends and significant others won't be wondering, waiting to hear from you.

Laguna Hills, CA (PRWEB) June 9, 2010 -- Calling and Texting While Driving (TWD) app pioneer Iconosys, Inc., a leader in the development of innovative mobile and stationary telecommunications applications and technologies, announced today the release of its SMS Replier Pro™ featuring the company’s proprietary DriveReply™ technology for Windows Mobile™ and Windows Phone™ devices.

SMS Replier Pro™ is a responsible solution to the deadly texting-while-driving (TWD) social epidemic, one of the most dangerous threats to public safety on our nation's roadways; TWD is currently illegal in 22 states, now that Georgia became most recent state to sign into law some form of prohibition with respect to this activity. At any given time over an estimated 800,000 people are engaged in TWD in the USA alone.

SMS Replier Pro™, which was originally made available for the Android platform in April of this year, may be downloaded from HERE  or from a mobile browser at HERE.

SMS Replier Pro™ with DriveReply™ automatically sends a response to all inbound calls and text messages while a user is operating a motor vehicle. Included in this product are up to 52 preset convenience messages (e.g., I’m in a Meeting, At a Movie, Doing Homework, I’m Sleeping, Out to Lunch, Having a Bad Day, ……), and the product also enables users to add up to three customized messages to suit their particular needs and circumstances.

SMS Replier Pro™ with DriveReply™ for BlackBerry™ is in beta testing right now and is expected to be released next week.

For further information about Iconosys, Inc. and SMS Replier Pro™ with DriveReply™ or for interviews with Iconosys, Inc. CEO Wayne Irving II, please contact Adam Mazur at 212-843-8073 or amazur (at) rubensteinpr (dot) com. Follow SMS Replier on twitter: @smsreplier

About Iconosys, Inc:
Iconosys, Inc. is developing a series of technologies designed to make mobile applications better, faster, easier, and ultimately safer to use. Iconosys' flagship product, SMS Replier™, is a revolutionary mobile phone application designed to address the problem of communicating safely while driving. Iconosys' CEO Wayne Irving, a pioneer in next-generation telecom concepts, has led the drive to take advantage of GPS and other onboard Smartphone technologies to build lifesaving and life-enhancing products, and to create new and better tools for wireless platforms and operating systems. For more information on Iconosys, Inc, please click HERE OR HERE .