news

The long wait is finally over, well almost. It is planned for release in late 2010. Windows Mobile 7 Series was originally intended to be released during 2009, but several delays prompted Microsoft to develop Windows Mobile 6.5 as an interim release.

Microsoft revealed the details of the Windows Mobile software during the Mobile World Congress in February 2010. The interface, known as "Metro", has been completely revised and is visually similar to the interface of the Zune HD. Microsoft has issued hardware requirements to manufacturers, with the specification requiring all Windows Mobile 7 Series devices to feature three buttons (Back button, Start button and Search button) and FM Radio capabilities.

Last November, citing bandwidth and security reasons, the military launched TroopTube, a video-sharing social Web site designed for service members, as the alternative to YouTube. Apparently, it now has had a change of heart.

According to the Associated Press, the U.S. military in Afghanistan is launching a Facebook page, a YouTube site, and Twitter feeds as part of a new communication effort. Officials said this would help the military reach those who get their information online rather than via printed materials.

below is the Airforce's facebook profile

The iPhone and T-Mobile G1 come with pretty much full-fledged Web browsers, and Google now is according them that status by showing search ads on the phones.

Advertisers bidding for search ads through Google's AdWords service now can choose to have ad campaigns run exclusively on iPhones and the T-Mobile G1, the first phone with Google's Android operating system, which also has a robust browser. Alexandra Kenin, product marketing manager for Google's mobile ads team, announced the move on the company's Google Mobile Blog Monday.

Organized by OneRiot, AdaptiveBlue, and Sxipper, Add-on-Con will be the first conference dedicated to web browser add-ons with people from Google, Mozilla and Microsoft coming together to discuss the future of web browsing.

The one day event, that has Mozilla and Mashable as platinum sponsors, will have Business and Technical tracks with five sessions each, and two keynotes.

Add-on-Con will take place on December 11 at the Computer History Museum in Mountain View. Admission is $150. A portion of the profits will be donated to the One Laptop per Child Project.