Patrick Kortendick 
Still using your original headphones that came with your mobile device? Been wanting to get a new pair just because? We just received word that JLab Audio, (the team behind the JBuds) has discounted their J3 earphones to $14.95 for the week. Having personally owned these exact headphones (and used them with my mobile … Read more
Despite the seemingly eternal recession and tough job market currently in the U.S., Microsoft’s Windows Phone team is currently looking for new talent to support the platform. From a quick look at the dedicated Windows Phone 7 job site, 89 positions are currently available and looking to be filled. Most of the jobs are for … Read more
We’ve been corresponding with Heathcliff74 on XDA over the last few days, and he’s let us know that his newest tool, WP7 Root Tools is now available. This tool (unlike other registry editors such as TouchXperience) allows for more access in the registry of Samsung WP7 devices, making previously-unavailable keys now editable. Ultimately, this tool … Read more
As most of the world sits in WP7 update limbo right now (especially the U.S.), our staff here at Mobility Digest is still split on the versions that we’re running on our phones. Some of us have received the new updates naturally, some have forced it, and some are still running the stock 7004 version. … Read more
A new tool released by Microsoft is making WP7 user’s update errors much less of a headache. The tool (released on their support site) fixes the following error codes: 800705B4: The timer ran out on what we were trying to do. 80180080: We couldn’t update your phone because your operating system might be corrupt. Several … Read more
Recently we had the chance to chat with Luigi Violin, creator/founder of WP7Applist. In this interview, Luigi answers a variety of questions about his site, the Windows Phone platform, and Windows Phone applications in general. One of the premier resources for Windows Phone 7 application info, WP7Applist provides in-depth information on WP7 applications and can … Read more
It’s not exactly the best news Windows Phone users are looking for right now, but those looking for the famed “NoDo” update can stop compulsively checking Zune for at least a few more weeks. While the NoDo update has indeed begun to roll out, a new support page launched by Microsoft makes it rather clear … Read more
Microsoft is up on stage at Mobile World Congress 11 in Barcelona, and Steve Ballmer is discussing Windows Phone 7. From the keynote, Ballmer has announced a few key things for the platform: •Copy and paste functionality via first major update, coming in the ‘next month’ •Twitter integration directly into the People Hub in … Read more
Up for review this week, we have one of the newest Android devices, the Nexus S by Samsung. Featuring a 4” AMOLED display, a 1 GHz processor, and the latest version of Android (Gingerbread), the Nexus S is a great device for Android fanatics, as well as those entering the smartphone market for the first … Read more
With a large percentage of Windows Phone users coming from a Window Mobile background, one of the seeming absent features in their new devices is the ability to backup their phone. Obviously calendar/contacts/mail/etc are all backed up on the cloud, but in terms of apps, settings, and everything else, you’re out of luck. Fortunately, it … Read more
Dave Amenta is at it again. 2 days after releasing a homebrew LED flashlight app, he has now released another homebrew app to change the accent theme color on Samsung devices. Even better, the color can be chosen using slider, rather than with RGB codes. Just select the color off the chart, then choose that … Read more
Fresh off a $5 million investment by General Motors, Powermat has unveiled new additions to its 2011 product line. Primarily targeting the transportation industry, Powermat has announced several new receivers, a new car charger, and plans to include Powermat technology on airplanes and GE vehicles. Powermat currently has dedicated induction-based chargers for the iPhone 4, … Read more