Neowin News Feed for: Pocket

Mozilla kills Pocket and Fakespot to focus more on Firefox

Taras Buria — Thu, 22 May 2025 20:08:01 +0000

Say goodbye to Pocket. Mozilla just announced the service shutdown in order to focus on the Firefox browser. Read more...

Mozilla launches Firefox 81 with new Alpenglow theme

Paul Hill — Tue, 22 Sep 2020 19:38:01 +0000

Mozilla has launched Firefox 81. The new update comes with a raft of new features including a new theme, AcroForm support, and a wider rollout of Pocket integration on the new tab page. Read more...

GameBoy clone Analogue Pocket delayed to May 2021, pre-orders open August 3

João Carrasqueira — Mon, 27 Jul 2020 16:12:02 +0000

Analogue has announced that pre-orders for its high-end GameBoy clone is shipping in May of next year, with pre-orders opening next week. Prices for the dock and other accessories were also revealed. Read more...

Firefox 77 launches bringing Pocket integration to the UK

Paul Hill — Tue, 02 Jun 2020 15:34:01 +0000

Mozilla has launched Firefox 77, it's not a big update but for those in the UK it brings Pocket recommendations to the new tab page. Another noteworthy change is the new page for viewing certificates. Read more...

Mozilla's Pocket gets updated with Amazon Polly voice-over and more

Paul Hill — Thu, 11 Oct 2018 17:48:01 +0000

Mozilla has announced a big update to Pocket across the web and mobile. The update brings a new UI, fonts, and typography, as well as better voice playback on mobile, powered by Amazon Polly. Read more...

Mozilla to introduce sponsored content in upcoming Firefox Beta

Sharath Ravishankar — Tue, 01 May 2018 13:44:01 +0000

Mozilla is to introduce sponsored content in Firefox's beta channel next week, as a parallel revenue stream. It is to be powered by Pocket, the read-it-later service Mozilla acquired back in 2017. Read more...

GPD Pocket review: A tiny Windows 10 laptop that requires compromise

Timi Cantisano — Thu, 22 Mar 2018 08:42:02 +0000

The GPD Pocket is a tiny Windows 10 laptop powered by an Intel Atom processor and 8GB RAM. Portability is key when it comes to a laptop but is there such a thing as something being just too small? Read more...

Hands-on and first impressions of the GPD Pocket mini laptop

Timi Cantisano — Thu, 08 Mar 2018 20:26:01 +0000

When you talk about a laptop, you think about portability. But is there a case where a laptop can be considered too small? The GPD Pocket ventures into that territory but could be an excellent choice. Read more...

Unboxing the GPD Pocket, a tiny Windows 10 laptop

Timi Cantisano — Tue, 06 Mar 2018 20:10:01 +0000

There are plenty of laptops on the market, but the GPD Pocket is unique in that it is small in size, making it almost pocketable. The Windows 10 laptop offers decent power in a nice design. Read more...

Mozilla acquires read-later bookmarking service Pocket

Justin Luna — Tue, 28 Feb 2017 09:38:01 +0000

Mozilla, a company famous for its Firefox browser, has acquired web bookmarking service Pocket for an undisclosed amount. It will become a new product line, focusing on promoting high quality content. Read more...

The micro-sized GPD Pocket running Windows 10 Indiegogo gets funded in a matter of hours

Timi Cantisano — Wed, 15 Feb 2017 07:30:28 +0000

If you've been looking for a tiny pocket PC, the GPD Pocket might be for you. The company has previously created gaming handhelds but has now put its focus on creating a machine for productivity. Read more...

VMware puts a virtual machine in your pocket

Tue, 06 Mar 2007 04:14:14 +0000

VMware has introduced a public beta test of ACE 2 Enterprise Edition, adding on many new features (including the ability to distribute virtual machines on any portable USB drive) over the previous release which allowed... Read more...

Microsoft Portrait Update for Windows Mobile 5.0 Pocket PC

Tue, 30 Jan 2007 09:36:44 +0000

Microsoft Portrait update for Windows Mobile 5.0 is now available for Pocket PC, this new beta version is the first update since July, 2004. Microsoft Portrait, developed by Microsoft Research Asia, is the first research... Read more...

Put Windows Vista in your pocket with the OQO model 02

Daniel Fleshbourne — Thu, 11 Jan 2007 12:07:05 +0000

OQO recently launched its model 02 ultra-mobile PC as a successor to its groundbreaking model 01 and model 01+. The device measures just 5.6Ã—3.3Ã—1.0-inches and weighs around 1.0lb yet is able to run complete desktop... Read more...

Neowin Review : Seagate 5Gb Pocket Hard Drive

Thu, 24 Mar 2005 00:00:42 +0000

In the second part of our look at some of the portable gear Seagate are offering currently, we've taken a look at the company's smaller option for users : a 5 GB, pocket hard drive.... Read more...

Microsoft talks up Pocket PC voice interface (version 1.5)

Mon, 07 Mar 2005 15:25:49 +0000

Microsoft has released software that allows users to control a Pocket PC using voice commands. Voice Command for the Pocket PC brings applications normally found on mobile phones to PDAs running Windows Mobile 2003. These... Read more...

SharpMT and Pocket SharpMT 2.6 - Official release

Thu, 02 Dec 2004 02:31:50 +0000

SharpMT is an offline Blog writer that is designed for MovableType based systems and TypePad hosted blogs. It allows a writer to write a new Blog entry on an offline computer and later upload it... Read more...

First Pocket PC (Windows CE) Virus Discovered

Tom Warren — Sat, 17 Jul 2004 12:58:19 +0000

BitDefender (Romanian AntiVirus company) have discovered the first virus that affects millions of Pocket PCs, smartphones, and other Internet appliances users. Called WinCE4.Dust, "it infects pocket pc's PE files (ARM) in root (My... Read more...

Music Labels Aim to Pocket a Comeback with New CD

Mon, 21 Jun 2004 17:41:56 +0000

A new music format is popping up in Europe. This format is known as pocket CD. Record companies are hoping that it will help bring some new life and money to the record... Read more...

Windows 95 makes it to Pocket PC

Sun, 23 May 2004 07:01:13 +0000

Looks like somebody had a lot of free time and managed to get Windows 95 on a PocketPC This was made possible by a Pocket PC port of Bochs, by Mamaich, who... Read more...

SharpMT and Pocket SharpMT 2.4 - Official release

Fri, 09 Apr 2004 10:00:48 +0000

SharpMT is an offline Blog writer that is designed for MovableType based systems. It allows a writer to write a new Blog entry on an offline computer and later upload it to an MT server... Read more...

Microsoft releases Pocket Streets for Smartphone

Tom Warren — Wed, 24 Mar 2004 12:50:12 +0000

At last! The long waiting is over: the Pocket Streets program - known from Windows XP and Pocket PC versions - now has been ported also to Microsoft smartphone: Take a map... Read more...

Seagate: storage future means libraries in your pocket

Daniel Fleshbourne — Tue, 23 Mar 2004 10:36:34 +0000

HARD DRIVE giant Seagate is set to present research findings this week which mean storage capacities of 50 terabits a square inch are within the grasp of technologists. It will present its findings on March... Read more...

SharpMT and Pocket SharpMT 2.3 - Official release

Mon, 22 Mar 2004 19:15:26 +0000

SharpMT and Pocket SharpMT 2.1 (release)

Mon, 19 Jan 2004 08:18:18 +0000

SharpMT and Pocket SharpMT 2.1 Beta 1

Sat, 03 Jan 2004 17:55:18 +0000

Pocket PC Limited to 32 running applications

Tue, 25 Nov 2003 11:59:33 +0000

PPCW.NET reports that Microsofts Pocket PC software suffers from a major design flaw: it can only have 32 running applications at the same time. This is now causing a lot of problems for... Read more...

Is Microsoft Still Committed to Pocket PC?

Tom Warren — Wed, 19 Nov 2003 15:48:41 +0000

Over the years, Microsoft has put a tremendous amount of time and money into developing its Pocket PC operating system. However, recently there have been signs that perhaps Microsoft's interest is waning. ... Read more...

RAR 3.20 for Pocket PC

Wed, 15 Oct 2003 17:25:41 +0000

Just imagine being able to save precious space on your Pocket PC without having to pay for it. RARLAB and win.rar GmbH make that possible with the release of Pocket RAR for Pocket PCs... Read more...

SharpMT and Pocket SharpMT 2.0 FINAL

Tue, 07 Oct 2003 01:57:49 +0000

Pocket SharpMT 2.0 - Beta 1

Mon, 15 Sep 2003 07:52:28 +0000

Pocket SharpMT is an offline Blog writer that is designed for MovableType based systems. It allows a writer to write a new Blog entry on an offline (or online) Pocket PC device and later upload... Read more...

Pocket SharpMT 1.2 (Beta 1)

Tue, 05 Aug 2003 09:55:58 +0000

Pocket PC 2003 Is Finally Here!

Tom Warren — Mon, 23 Jun 2003 13:15:33 +0000

Thanks malebolgia for the heads up Well, the big day has finally arrived. Microsoft has officially announced Pocket PC 2003, which it's renamed Windows Mobile 2003 for Pocket PC. It's the third... Read more...

Pocket PC 2003 on June 23

Tom Warren — Sat, 31 May 2003 21:23:37 +0000

According to a source in the handheld industry, Pocket PC 2003, the upcoming version of Microsoft's operating system for handheld devices, will be launched on June 23. According to information leaked on... Read more...

Preview: Pocket PC 2003 Phone Edition

Tom Warren — Sat, 19 Apr 2003 09:15:01 +0000

Msmobile has posted up a nice little preview of what's to come in Pocket PC 2003 Phone Edition. From the screenshots it seems like there is only a few changes at the moment. A new... Read more...

Transcriber 1.51 for Pocket PC

Daniel Fleshbourne — Fri, 11 Apr 2003 07:24:07 +0000

Quick Info Download Size: 3851 KB - 11943 KB - Date Published: 4/10/2003 - Version: 1.51 Overview Microsoft Transcriber is an award winning application that uses proprietary Transcriber technology to... Read more...

Macromedia Flash Player 6 for Pocket PC 2002

Tom Warren — Thu, 27 Mar 2003 19:34:44 +0000

Macromedia Flash Player 6 for Pocket PC 2002 enables developers and publishers to quickly and easily deploy Macromedia Flash MX content and Rich Internet Applications for Pocket PC 2002 devices. Developers can deploy standalone Macromedia... Read more...

Free ViewSonic Pocket PC with Visual Studio .NET 2003

Tom Warren — Thu, 20 Mar 2003 04:06:31 +0000

Thanks xper for the heads up on this. Register your eligible Microsoft® Visual Studio® .NET 2003 or MSDN Subscription through this site to receive a FREE ViewSonic V37 Pocket PC. This offer... Read more...

Pocket PC shatters $200 price barrier

Fri, 13 Dec 2002 10:47:29 +0000

If someone made an automobile that did everything really well, handled beautifully, accelerated quickly, looked great and cost less than half of what similar vehicles sell for, do you think consumers might be interested? Dell... Read more...

Pocket PC 2002 October 2002 Update

Daniel Fleshbourne — Sun, 24 Nov 2002 04:12:18 +0000

Microsoft Pocket PC 2002 October 2002 Update This document provides useful information for end users and IT professionals to successfully update Windows® Powered Pocket PC with the latest improvements to the Microsoft® Pocket PC... Read more...