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Video: A Quick Inside Look at the G1
In this video I address some of the more common questions that people have as well as giving a few pointers to make life easier once you get your G1. Apologies for the ‘one-sidedness’ of the video. Enjoy!
T-Mobile 3G Officially Rolls Out
That’s right. New York City is now enjoying Voice and Data on T-Mobile’s new 3G network. T-Mobile plans to accommodate most metropolitan areas by year’s end with the new network. Customers with compatible phones will enjoy faster download/upload speeds and better mobile data experience. No public calendar is available yet for the roll out of the network per city but be rest assured it is a welcome change.
Source: Matthew Miller at ZDNET
BoxWave’s ElectraSpan Extended Battery for the Shadow
Word has been going around the forums since the beginning of an extended battery for the Shadow. Well the legend is true and I’m proud to present BoxWave’s ElectraSpan Extended Battery for the T-Mobile Shadow. While the OEM battery that comes with the Shadow has 920-1000mah of power, BoxWave’s comes packing 2200mah of juice for you to enjoy. Read on to find out the full scoop… › Continue reading
Cities for the New Network
Some rumors floating around the web about which cities will get the new T-Mobile network and in what order. Folks, you gotta remember T-Mobile has been building this thing for years. They’ve been testing. I’m willing to wager that the network unveils in at least 75% of the cities below within the first week of launch.
In no obvious order:
New York City
Austin
NJ and Long Island
Las Vagas
Minneapolis
Miami
Dallas
Chicago
Houston
Philadelphia
Denver
Detroit
Orlando
Kansas city
Atlanta
Los Angeles
New England
Portland
Sacramento
San Diego
Seattle
Washington DC
San Francisco
Birmingham
Memphis
Tampa
Phoenix
Sources Gizmodo IntoMobile FCC TmoNews
New Page: ‘68 Things’ to do with a Smartphone
For awhile I have been wanting to provide a more inclusive guide to the Windows Mobile Standard Shadow than just the front page here. If you look to the right in the menu, just below ‘Ask Mike’ you can see a link that will take you to the new page ‘68 Things‘. It is meant as a primer for the new user and a Table of Contents for our How-To’s. I don’t expect it to stay 68 things forever, but instead I expect it to grow over time.
You might notice that not every item has a link. That is intentional and is a preview of some of the How-To’s to come. It is real fun being able to make these How-to’s and write informative articles as I learn along the way as well. So if you have questions about something do these steps in order to find the best results faster: use the search function up top, use the search function in the forums, if you haven’t found an answer yet the best place to ask one is in the forums as more fellow Shadow owner’s visit there on a regular basis. Remember, AllShadow.com is mobile friendly so be sure to save a bookmark on your phone as well.
Have You Updated Your Shadow Yet?
T-Mobile has issued an update for the Shadow. Many of you have already taken the plunge and updated your Shadows. We’d like to hear from those that have the new update and know how things are going. Of interest to many is the ‘enhanced text entry’, faster performance and better battery life. So hit that Comments link and let others know if you think it’s worth it.
ROM Update for the T-Mobile Shadow Now Available
Before you go clicking on and updating your Shadow please understand some things. There aren’t many software improvements in this update as far as I can tell. It is more of a fun update than anything else. If you do decide to update your Shadow with the new ROM update be advised you will completely erase all information from your phone and will be starting over from scratch. That being said, perform a complete and full synchronization of the Shadow with your PC and even take a minute to write down what you have installed yourself and any hacks you have done so you can restore these faster.
What the update includes:
- 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.
With that being said you can go here for the update.
EDIT: You can also discuss this with other Shadow owners in this thread in our forums.
The AllShadow.com Store is Now Open!
It is finally here! The AllShadow.com Store is now open and full of smartphone software and Shadow accessories, all guaranteed to work with your Shadow. We have put together a list of recommended software and accessories that you might find interesting. Before you go shopping, remember the 20% discount code for software is SHADOWOPEN and will be good until Feb 15th, so take advantage of it while you can. Your purchase at the AllShadow.com store helps to support the existence of this site, so thanks in advance for your patronage.
Now for the recommendations to get you started…
Threaded Text Messaging
If you like to SMS in style like in an instant messenger then you will definitely want to check out Extreme Text by Birdsoft.
Podcast Player
Earlier I reviewed AudioBay from AcroDesign, I still think it is one of the best. So if you enjoy podcasts when you want them then give this a look over.
Vito Audio Notes
If you ever wish that you had a better way of recording conversations and phone calls then Vito Technology has a solution for you. Check out Vito Audio Notes.
Free Mobile WebServer
If you are tech savvy or wish to be then you will like the fact that you can now run a Web Server on your Windows Mobile Standard Shadow! It’s free so give Mobile WebServer a try!
Agenda One
For the professional or anyone needing a better time management system on their smartphone. Agenda One is an award winning product and is well worth checking out.
SOTI Pocket Controller
If you want the best control you can have over your Shadow Smartphone from your PC then you need SOTI Pocket Controller. I use it everyday and am still amazed at its usefulness.
Games
There are games for the gamer in all of us. Whether you like action, strategy or card games it is all there. Be sure to check out the Games section of the store before checking out.
If you want more bang for your buck then you need some of the best accessories available. The AllShadow.com store carries all types of accessories including a Shadow Cradle, transparent skin protectors, audio adapters, an armstrap and case for sports, a solar charger for the backpacker and many Bluetooth GPS receivers for those that like to know where they are going.
Remember the 20% discount on software is good until February 15th, 2008
Note: The extended battery isn’t ready yet. Sorry 
SOON, AllShadow.com Will Open New Software Store
As mentioned previously, everyone should be getting really excited about the new store. ‘When is it going to open?’ you may ask, why it will open tomorrow evening! We’ve worked real hard to make sure all the essentials are there and then some. You will be able to find software for nearly every need as well as accessories you didn’t know existed. For example, the docking cradle for the Shadow, and an extended battery with 2-3 times the battery life, Bluetooth headsets and carkits, screen protectors, Shadow bling, cases, armstraps, memory cards and GPS.
All this with a limited time 20% discount!
So get ready to start browsing, we open the doors Friday evening.
New Home Screen Status Bar
Rinku, a fine upstanding member of the Shadow community, has developed a beautiful plugin for the Shadow Home Screen. Instead of the monochromatic icons in the top of your screen, you can look at wonderfully colored icons. So far they are only visible from the Home Screen but Rinku is working on it.
To learn how you too can partake in these colored wonders check out this thread in the forums.
If you want to skip right to the main course Freddy Reyes created a .cab file that allows you to just install the needed files so you don’t have to hunt for them. You can get that at his site listed in the forum thread (You do need to register on Reyes’ site to download). You will still need to read the thread and change some files yourself, but there is satisfaction to be gained from getting your hands dirty.
If You Like Online Videos Check This Out
Watching video on your Shadow Smartphone helps pass a lot of time. There are various applications and methods available and this application is highly favored by many in the forums, the interface is a lot cleaner than the other method of watching online videos. Plus it has the ability to search for related content and even bookmark your favorites. The sites it draws from aren’t as numerous as our other method but it is very user friendly.
Point your mobile browser to www.vtap.com and enjoy yourself. As with any online video it helps to have a WiFi connection (home/work/school)
Ask Mike!
We just added a new page so members of the T-Mobile Shadow community can ask questions and let us know about new discoveries related to the Shadow. So if you know of any Windows Mobile Standard/Smartphone related news that you would like others to know about feel free to let us know in Ask Mike! (also linked to in the menu on the right)
Did You Lose Your Manual?
Or maybe you just are away from home and need to look up something real quick. AllShadow.com is providing the T-Mobile Shadow User Manual as a download. Great reading by the way.
T-Mobile Announcement Coming on Dec 6th
There is a rumor going around that T-Mobile has an announcement coming on Dec 6th regarding their long awaited 3G network. That means High Speed Internet Access via Cell Phone. Will all current handsets support this? Probably not. How many cities will this be available in? More than likely it will be rolled out in Seattle and other denser populated areas. Will the Shadow be able to use it? We will have to see
Stay tuned for more info as it comes.
The Secret of Changing Icons in the Neo Interface
Marco Arellano shows us how to change the icons in the Neo Interface in this thread.
This is a video of the new icons in action. Pay attention and you can find the different icons.
