Thursday, July 28, 2005
"Mark/Space, Inc. today began shipping version 2.0 of The Missing Sync for Windows Mobile, a major update to the company's synchronization software that connects Windows Mobile Pocket PC and Smartphone devices to computers running Mac OS X. This release also marks a name change from The Missing Sync for Pocket PC, reflecting support for a broader range of Windows Mobile devices, including popular smartphones from Audiovox, i-Mate, Motorola, O2, Orange, Samsung and others."
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Wednesday, July 27, 2005
If you are not familiar with Digg.com, it is a great site for the latest tech news. The site is based on user submitted stories, and promotes these stories to the front page through a user based ranking system. Digg.com is also the feed to the "Other tech news" links on the left hand side of the main page of this site.
Wll now comes Pocket Digg, a version of Digg.com designed to be accessed from a mobile device. If you are interested in checking out the latest tech news on your Pocket PC, head on over to Pocket Digg by clicking the link below.
Wll now comes Pocket Digg, a version of Digg.com designed to be accessed from a mobile device. If you are interested in checking out the latest tech news on your Pocket PC, head on over to Pocket Digg by clicking the link below.
Tuesday, July 26, 2005
Spb Software House releases an additional icon set and two new Tab plug-ins for Spb Pocket Plus. All of them are free downloads for all registered Spb Pocket Plus 3.0 users. Tab plug-ins extend existing Spb Pocket Plus Today functionality with additional Tabs. This help you place more information on your Today screen and organize it in a convenient way, so that you have fast easy access to your most important information. The following Spb Pocket Plus plug-ins are available:
- Weather forecast
- Calendar
- Tasks
- Contacts
- Notes
- Finance information
- Network traffic monitoring
Now you can add: the Spb Folder Tab for fast access and editing of your most frequently used documents; and Spb ToPlay, a Tab to control your music playback with Windows Media Player 10. Click the link below for more information.
- Weather forecast
- Calendar
- Tasks
- Contacts
- Notes
- Finance information
- Network traffic monitoring
Now you can add: the Spb Folder Tab for fast access and editing of your most frequently used documents; and Spb ToPlay, a Tab to control your music playback with Windows Media Player 10. Click the link below for more information.
Saturday, July 23, 2005
Just a reminder that the Pocket PC Canada discount code for Pocket DVD Wizard expires at the end of this month, so you only have a few days left if you are interested.
"If you have not yet tried Pocket DVD Wizard, is it the top application for formatting DVD content in order to watch on your Pocket PC. For the month of July Pocket PC Canada will be offering an exclusive 10% discount to anyone who wishes to purchase this application. In order to take advantage of this offer, please follow the steps below.
1.) Download the trial version of the application by clicking here.
2.) Open up the program, and select the buy now button from within the application.
3.) Proceed through checkout, and when you are prompted for a coupon code enter POCK-GCOH-DVDW. This will generate the 10% discount on your order."
"If you have not yet tried Pocket DVD Wizard, is it the top application for formatting DVD content in order to watch on your Pocket PC. For the month of July Pocket PC Canada will be offering an exclusive 10% discount to anyone who wishes to purchase this application. In order to take advantage of this offer, please follow the steps below.
1.) Download the trial version of the application by clicking here.
2.) Open up the program, and select the buy now button from within the application.
3.) Proceed through checkout, and when you are prompted for a coupon code enter POCK-GCOH-DVDW. This will generate the 10% discount on your order."
Friday, July 22, 2005
Resco has announced the release of Resco Radio, a program that allows you to recieve internet streaming radio broadcasting in MP3 or Ogg Vorbis format. In addition, it also offers the following features;
- recorder for MP3 streams capable of recording to a storage card
- skin enabled, easy-to-use user interface with 9 preset buttons for fast radio tuning
- scheduler for recording of regular radio programs
- extensive list of predefined radio stations with the most popular stations from all over the world
Click the link below to read more information or to download the program
Wednesday, July 20, 2005
Venturi Wireless has announced the availability of Venturi VClient version 3.1 for Windows Mobile 2003 Pocket PC and Smartphone operating systems.
"With the Venturi VClient installed on the device, subscribers can experience significant improvements in the speed and reliability of their data applications. Consumers and business users can browse the Web, send and receive emails, view videos, download music files, and access critical business applications as much as seven times faster when compared to standard wireless speeds. Beyond faster speeds, the VClient also enhances the user experience by maintaining wireless data connections in poor coverage areas where connection time-outs frequently occur and data sessions are often dropped."
Click the link below to read the full press release.
"With the Venturi VClient installed on the device, subscribers can experience significant improvements in the speed and reliability of their data applications. Consumers and business users can browse the Web, send and receive emails, view videos, download music files, and access critical business applications as much as seven times faster when compared to standard wireless speeds. Beyond faster speeds, the VClient also enhances the user experience by maintaining wireless data connections in poor coverage areas where connection time-outs frequently occur and data sessions are often dropped."
Click the link below to read the full press release.
Tuesday, July 19, 2005
Garmin has announced the introduction of thier new M3 GPS Navigator Pocket PC.
"The iQue M3 is designed first and foremost to be an easy-to-use automotive GPS navigator, yet it maintains the integrity of the Pocket PC applications found in traditional PDAs," said Gary Kelley, Garmin's director of marketing. "No other unit on today's market combines straightforward in-car navigation with Pocket PC applications like the iQue M3. This powerful time-saving tool is ideal for anyone who wants to simplify their life with one integrated device that can carry them from their automobile, home or office."
To read the full press release click the link below.
Saturday, July 16, 2005
Bachman Software has announced the availibility of thier FilePoint Exchange software for Windows Mobile Devices. It allows you to remotely access files on your desktop PC from your wirelessly connected handheld device.
"FilePoint Exchange lets you wirelessly access your desktop PC or network, right from your PocketPC / Windows Mobile smartphone or handheld. With FilePoint's safe and secure wireless connectivity, you can:
* Browse folders and files on your home or office computer
* Download documents, spreadsheets or other files to your smartphone or handheld
* Search your remote computer for files using our Google Desktop Search feature*
* Quickly access frequently needed files with FilePoint Favorites
* Create and upload documents and other files from your handheld to your PC
* Configure for access to multiple computers on different home or office networks"
To read more about Filepoint Exchange, or download a trial of the software please click on the link below.
"FilePoint Exchange lets you wirelessly access your desktop PC or network, right from your PocketPC / Windows Mobile smartphone or handheld. With FilePoint's safe and secure wireless connectivity, you can:
* Browse folders and files on your home or office computer
* Download documents, spreadsheets or other files to your smartphone or handheld
* Search your remote computer for files using our Google Desktop Search feature*
* Quickly access frequently needed files with FilePoint Favorites
* Create and upload documents and other files from your handheld to your PC
* Configure for access to multiple computers on different home or office networks"
To read more about Filepoint Exchange, or download a trial of the software please click on the link below.
Thursday, July 14, 2005
Innobec has announced the release of SideWindow, which turns your cradled Windows Mobile device into a secondary mini monitor.
"That expensive desk ornament that used to be your cradled PDA can now serve a useful purpose. SideWindow transforms your PDA into a virtual desktop extension, allowing you to drag applications such as your favorite picture viewer, media player and instant messaging applications to your PDA while freeing your main display's real estate for something more useful."
If you would like more information, or are interested in trying out a trial download of Sidewindow, you can access it by clicking on the link below.
Wednesday, July 13, 2005
Adisasta has announced the release of version 1.201 of its Bittorrent client for Windows Mobile devices.
"WinMobile Torrent is the one and only BitTorrent client for Windows Mobile 2003/2003SE. It is a sophisticated but easy-to-use application that will turn your mobile device into a powerful workhorse to download or upload using the world most popular bittorrent protocol. WinMobile Torrent requires Windows Mobile 2003/2003 SE."
Click the link below for more information, and a trial download.
"WinMobile Torrent is the one and only BitTorrent client for Windows Mobile 2003/2003SE. It is a sophisticated but easy-to-use application that will turn your mobile device into a powerful workhorse to download or upload using the world most popular bittorrent protocol. WinMobile Torrent requires Windows Mobile 2003/2003 SE."
Click the link below for more information, and a trial download.
Monday, July 11, 2005
In thier "Tips for Mobile Beginners" series, Microsoft has posted an article on how to get the most out of Pocket Word.
"Pocket Word is better for novelists than accountants. Unless, of course, you're an accountant writing a novel. The reason Pocket Word doesn't work for accountants is that it doesn't yet handle tables or other types of formatting. But it's great for typing while on the go. Reports, briefs, almost everything you do on the desktop you can do on Pocket Word"
Click the link below to read the full article.
"Pocket Word is better for novelists than accountants. Unless, of course, you're an accountant writing a novel. The reason Pocket Word doesn't work for accountants is that it doesn't yet handle tables or other types of formatting. But it's great for typing while on the go. Reports, briefs, almost everything you do on the desktop you can do on Pocket Word"
Click the link below to read the full article.
Saturday, July 09, 2005
There are many programs that will allow you to remotely control your desktop using your handheld device (VNC, GoToMyPC etc.). Did you know you can also do this on a Pocket PC without additional software if your desktop is running Windows XP Pro?
"I am going to assume that you have either a Handheld or Pocket PC, such as the Hewlett Packard iPAQ, equipped with an integrated wireless LAN connection (e.g., 802.11b) so that you can connect to the Internet. I'm also going to assume that the Windows XP machine you're trying to connect to is up and running on the Internet."
This article takes you through the steps involved to use the Terminal Services client on your handheld to connect remotely to your desktop computer. Click the link for more information.
"I am going to assume that you have either a Handheld or Pocket PC, such as the Hewlett Packard iPAQ, equipped with an integrated wireless LAN connection (e.g., 802.11b) so that you can connect to the Internet. I'm also going to assume that the Windows XP machine you're trying to connect to is up and running on the Internet."
This article takes you through the steps involved to use the Terminal Services client on your handheld to connect remotely to your desktop computer. Click the link for more information.
Friday, July 08, 2005
Microsoft has announced the release of Global Contact Access for the Pocket PC.
"With Global Contact Access, you can use Pocket Outlook on your Windows Mobile-based Pocket PC Phone Edition to look up contacts in the Global Address List (GAL) on your corporate Exchange server. You can also check your co-workers' schedules to see if they're free or busy, and add multiple recipients to a meeting request."
Click the link below for system requirements and download.
Thursday, July 07, 2005
CNET has done a quick review of the new Samsung SCH-i730 Windows Mobile based device. The review includes some photo's as well as a quick video, and they seem very impressed.
"We first got a glimpse of the Samsung SCH-i730 at this year's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, and ever since, we've been chomping at the bit, waiting for the thing to come out. Well, we got our hands on one, and boy, were we pleased. Sporting a full QWERTY keyboard, Windows Mobile 2003 SE, Mobile Media Player 10.0, Verizon's push e-mail technology, and a host of other high-end features, this smart phone is worth a look."
Click the lonk below to read the article on the CNET site.
Wednesday, July 06, 2005
Microsoft has announced the release of their new Digital Image Suite 2006. Of note to Pocket PC users is the ability to sync photo's from the desktop to your mobile device.
"Device Sync Support makes it easy to share photos and videos with mobile devices such as the Portable Media Center, Pocket PCs and Smartphones through syncing with Windows Media Player. Consumers can simply flag the desired images, and the next time the mobile device syncs with the PC, the photos will automatically transmit."
Click the link below to read the full release.
Saturday, July 02, 2005
If you have not yet tried Pocket DVD Wizard, is it the top application for formatting DVD content in order to watch on your Pocket PC. For the month of July Pocket PC Canada will be offering an exclusive 10% discount to anyone who wishes to purchase this application. In order to take advantage of this offer, please follow the steps below.
1.) Download the trial version of the application by clicking here.
2.) Open up the program, and select the buy now button from within the application.
3.) Proceed through checkout, and when you are prompted for a coupon code enter POCK-GCOH-DVDW. This will generate the 10% discount on your order.
Remember this is a limited time offer.
Friday, July 01, 2005
Pocket PC Magazine has announced the nominees for their 2005 best software awards.
"Windows Mobile Pocket PC and Smartphone experts from throughout the world have agreed to judge and select winners for each software category. These experts are authors of Pocket PC books, Pocket PC magazine contributors, Microsoft Pocket PC MVPs, Pocket PC magazine Support Forum helpers, and associates of top Pocket PC Web sites."
Nominations are now open to public comment and open to modification until 15 July 2005 when they will be frozen and published shortly thereafter. You can view a categorized list of the nominations by clicking on the link below.