Why struggle along with the aging Windows Mobile interface when this Shell could do it all.
While the many iterations of Windows Mobile have done little to lift its ease of use to any height at all, many manufacturers offer their own swanky front ends but here from SPB is an alternative to both.
It certainly looks the part with a fresh looking home page that has basic information on new messages and phone settings, while sliding to the left or right gives you calendar, time and weather information. Quick links whisk you off to its own program launcher and task manager.
Indeed SPB has done a reasonable job of keeping you inside its own interface. There’s a 3D carousel that lets you browse the multiple pages easily. A pseudo 3D view of your recent messages and SMS is also available and integrates images of your contacts.
New widgets can be added or removed and the whole interface can be customised and moved around. It’s certainly slick and in some ways we prefer it even to HTC’s interface, though we don’t think it’s worth the asking price.
Buy this app: Download the SPB Mobile Shell app now
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