Samsung today announced the launch of a Global Developer Contest to generate new applications for Samsung’s Omnia II smartphone. The contest, which opens October 23rdand runs through December 10th, will offer up a total of US$330,000 in prize money for developers creating new applications for Samsung mobiles. The top two winners will receive US$100,000 each in prize money. The winning apps will be ... continued »

MetroPCS and Samsung today launched the Samsung Code (SCH-i220), powered by the older Windows Mobile 6.1 instead of an updated Windows Mobile 6.5. This is still the company's first Windows Mobile 6.1 though. The Samsung Code supports 3G data connection, comes with build in bluetooth, 2 megapixel camera, microSD card slot and a hardware QWERTY keyboard. continued »

If you have a Toshiba TG01 Windows Phones and is yet to update to the new Windows Mobile 6.5, you can now download the software update directly from the company's Europe site here. The webpage is in German but you can choose to download the English version of the software upgrade file. [via wmpoweruser] continued »

To coincide with the release of Windows Mobile 6.5, Toshiba UK announces the retail availability of the TG01 Windows phone, a variant of its innovative TG01 featuring the new Windows Mobile 6.5 operating system. Toshiba customers who have previously purchased the TG01 will also be entitled to an upgrade to the new Windows Mobile 6.5, free of charge. continued »

Coming to AT&T network in November and December this year, Windows Phone users will see the additional LG Monaco and HP Obsidian line up on AT&T inventory. Both smartphones should have the latest Windows Mobile 6.5, and comes with QWERTY keyboard, bluetooth, WiFi, GPS and microSD card slot. continued »

Toshiba today announced the launch of the TG01 Windows phone, a variant of its groundbreaking TG01 featuring the new Windows Mobile 6.5. The updated TG01 Windows phone will start to appear in stores across Europe from 6th October 2009. Toshiba customers who have previously purchased the TG01 will also be entitled to an upgrade to the new Windows Mobile 6.5, free ... continued »

Vodafone and LG today announced the launch of the LG GM750, a new Windows phone based on Windows Mobile 6.5 available Oct. 6. The GM750 comes with a 3-inch full touch screen, built in GPS, WiFi and pre-installed with the company's S-Class 3D user interface. LG has just announced that it will release 3 new Windows Mobile 6.5 smartphones this ... continued »

Sony Ericsson announces the Xperia X2, powered by the new Windows Mobile 6.5 in a similar design but improved hardware specs compare to Xperia X1. The Xperia X2 also includes the unique SlideView feature, which provides quick access to frequently used phone activities. SlideView gives an overview of missed incoming activity, notifying the user of any missed calls, e-mails and text ... continued »

LG today said that it will announce three new Windows phones in the next few weeks, which will use the latest Windows Mobile 6.5 OS. Although LG did not specific the device model, the three new smartphones include a full touchscreen device, a touch slider with QWERTY keyboard and a QWERTY bar-type handset (LG-GW550). The phones will be introduced initially ... continued »

Following up on the earlier press announcement, detail specifications and more press photos of the new HTC Touch2 are now available on HTC website. Comes with a 2.8-inch full touch screen with QVGA resolution, the Touch2 was previously leaked as HTC Mega, targetting at entry level users with a cheaper price range. It is also confirmed that the TouchFLO 3D ... continued »