I came across this thread in XDA developers about an application that is under development right now, an though the Alpha 0.3 release is nothing close to the final intended version, it is an exciting app.

is intended to be a lightweight, smooth and sweeeet style SMS & MMS application!

The application development has the following high priorities:

• sending/receiving SMS (of course)
• finger-friendly, sweeeet and attractive UI
• multi-resolution
• being lightweight and fast
• Slide2-buttons (e.g. Slide2Send, Slide2Reply, Slide2NewMsg etc)

Below are a couple of mockups. For more information on the project, which by the way is open-source, head on to the XDA thread here. I hope that the guys wrap this up quick and put it on Windows Marketplace; this is one app i wouldn’t hesitate to purchase if it delivers what it promises…

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Xperiancers – Get your cables out. x1owner at XDA forums has released a new custom ROM today that is built upon the final HTC HD2 extracted ROM. HTC Sense is a lot more stable and really fast. And the best thing of it all… unlike most of the custom ROMs that came out previously with leaked HTC Sense, this one utilizes approx. 50% of the RAM thus leaving a lot for other programs to work properly. The ROM also comes with X1 Panel Manager installed along with a couple of panels.

The only issue i have right now is that the Start Menu has 5 columns of items – makes sense for HTC HD2 given its huge screen, but will have to find the registry hack to move that to something less since it is a bit too small on the X1. :)

To download the ROM, head on here. Note; i just flashed this ROM an hour back and though have not run into any bugs so far, i can’t confirm it to be bug-free either. So flash at your own will.

To get more information on Touch HD2, keep a lookout at TracyAndMatt. They have a set in the house and are expected to release more videos soon.

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Xperia X10 (my thought is that they switched to X10 rather than X3 to leave X3 to X9 for future WinMo devices…?) was announced today and it is looking extremely tempting! I have to say that this is by far one of the sexiest and most gorgeous looking smart phones by Sony Ericsson… ever! Not to mention that the customizations on Android make the OS a lot more tempting too…! C’mon SE!!! Could you not have done something as enticing for X2 too?

Head on here for an hand-on early-impression review from Engadget.

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I know this is an old one but definitely one that i hadn’t tried out yet and thus the post. If you are among those who flashed their X1s to custom ROMs based on windows mobile 6.5, then here is a special treat for you – that is if you don’t belong to the majority who probably already knew about this…

ibrythill at XDA Forums has been working on modifications to Titanium to give it a more WinMo 7 look’n’feel – based on the “leaked” shots. And i have to admit that though i hadn’t tried it yet because of the Beta tag, it looks amazing and works fabulous.

The main change, of course, is in how the Titanium interface appears. Giving a makeover with a cool bluish theme and way larger panels, i have to admit that i love it more! Click on the pic below to go to the XDA thread to download and give it a whirl. (Yes – no problems on WVGA)

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I came across this really cool app today called ‘Nimbuzz’. Nimbuzz lets you call, chat, message, and send files on the go, for free. It combines all your buddies from Skype, Facebook!, MSN, Yahoo, ICQ, AIM, Google Talk and more. One login, one contact list, all accounts.

The app lets you see who’s online and where, call an individual or make a group-call, 1-on-1 chats or initiate a group chat, offline messaging, and ability to send photos as well as voice messages. Best of all - Nimbuzz Mobile is free to download and use. Nimbuzz will not charge or bill you for anything. (However, since Nimbuzz uses your internet connection, incremental data charges from your provider will apply.)

I tested the app out on my wi-fi connection and it works superb!

Some quick facts:

• Save Money: Instead of calling minutes, Nimbuzz uses the internet to let you make free international calls to your buddies. You can also register your VoIP account to call your friends on landlines and mobile phones.
• Locate your Friends: Share your location and retrieve the location of your buddies on a map. Great for arranging face to face meetings.
• Make yourself heard: If your buddies are offline, let them know you’re trying to get in touch by sending them a "Buzz". It will start Nimbuzz Mobile on their mobile phone!!!
• Never lose your Contacts: Use the Phonebook to back up and restore your contacts. Contacts will be backed up online. Comes in handy when you have lost your mobile phone

To download Nimbuzz, click on the image below to be directed to their site and click on ‘Get Nimbuzz’. If downloading to your computer, from the mobile selection screen select HTC and then Touch Pro. It gives you the VGA version of the app which works 100% perfectly on the X1’s WVGA screen.

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Kind of a surprise, but Sony Ericsson is now offering its users the ability to easily synchronize data over the air with the Sony Ericsson website and X1 is compatible with this service.

Though i have yet to try it out, you can apparently synchronize your Contacts, Tasks, Notes, Bookmarks, and Calendar with the site. Though at least messages should have been included in the items synchronized, i have to applaud Sony Ericsson for providing this service.

For more information, head on here.

Scratch that… my mistake but the service is not available for Xperia X1. Apparently it is applicable to all SE phones running Symbian OS at the moment.

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I’ve been pretty much out of touch, and whilst i was down, SE redesigned their website… Is it just me or is the new look of the site simply hot?

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