Monday, October 31, 2005
According to a report issued by the market research firm Gartner, worldwide PDA shipments were up 21% during the third quarter of 2005. With the growing number of available devices that can store data, Gartner has defined the category PDA as follows;
"A data-centric handheld computer under one pound designed for use with both hands. These devices use an open market operating system for which third-party applications are available."
They also notethat Microsoft is the leading vendor of operating systems for PDA's, with a market share of 49.2%. Click the link below to read the full report.
"A data-centric handheld computer under one pound designed for use with both hands. These devices use an open market operating system for which third-party applications are available."
They also notethat Microsoft is the leading vendor of operating systems for PDA's, with a market share of 49.2%. Click the link below to read the full report.
Saturday, October 29, 2005
Pocketmind Software has announced an update to thier PocketMusic mp3 player for the Pocket PC. This is a fairly minor update with some minor bug fixes, as well as the addition of an advanced playlist organizer.
You can continue with the option to chose the freeware basic PocketMusic player, or upgrade to the PocketMusic bundle which adds WMA & OGG support, iTunes playback on Pocket PC, HTTP streaming, as well as audible files support.
Click the link below for more information.
You can continue with the option to chose the freeware basic PocketMusic player, or upgrade to the PocketMusic bundle which adds WMA & OGG support, iTunes playback on Pocket PC, HTTP streaming, as well as audible files support.
Click the link below for more information.
Microsoft has announced thier quarterly financial results, which included a strong showing from the Mobile and Embedded devices division.
"Mobile and Embedded Devices revenue was up more than 50% due to continued adoption of Windows Mobile software. Major product announcements from both Motorola Inc. and Palm Inc. highlighted the continued customer momentum of Windows Mobile 5.0."
You can read the entire press release by clicking on the link below.
"Mobile and Embedded Devices revenue was up more than 50% due to continued adoption of Windows Mobile software. Major product announcements from both Motorola Inc. and Palm Inc. highlighted the continued customer momentum of Windows Mobile 5.0."
You can read the entire press release by clicking on the link below.
Thursday, October 27, 2005
BallShooter.com has announced the availibility of "Fast Swapper Halloween Edition" It's a special "Limited Edition 2005" of the popular game with a lot of new features:
1. Counter of available moves
2. The 'Hint' button.
3. Music switcher
4. Halloween's spirit and Witches' mood
For a limted time this game is available for free download from Ballshooter by clicking on the link below.
1. Counter of available moves
2. The 'Hint' button.
3. Music switcher
4. Halloween's spirit and Witches' mood
For a limted time this game is available for free download from Ballshooter by clicking on the link below.
Wednesday, October 26, 2005
Hp Canada and Rogers have announced that they will be offering the Ipaq hw6515 Mobile Messenger on the Rogers Wireless GSM/GPRS/EDGE network here in Canada.
"Offering Mobile Messenger's wireless voice, high-speed EDGE data networking, GPS technology, and a built-in keyboard, the hw6515 operates exclusively in Canada on the Rogers Wireless GSM/GPRS/EDGE network. HP adds that the quad-band (850/900/1800/1900 MHz) devices offer global roaming capabilities in many countries around the world. "
HP's iPAQ hw6515 will sell for $549.99 after rebate with a three-year voice and data service agreement, and is expected to be available for purchase by the middle of November. Click the link below for more details.
"Offering Mobile Messenger's wireless voice, high-speed EDGE data networking, GPS technology, and a built-in keyboard, the hw6515 operates exclusively in Canada on the Rogers Wireless GSM/GPRS/EDGE network. HP adds that the quad-band (850/900/1800/1900 MHz) devices offer global roaming capabilities in many countries around the world. "
HP's iPAQ hw6515 will sell for $549.99 after rebate with a three-year voice and data service agreement, and is expected to be available for purchase by the middle of November. Click the link below for more details.
Tuesday, October 25, 2005
Fujitsu Siemens has announced the arrival of thier Pocket LOOX N500 and Pocket LOOX N520 handhelds. Both devices feature Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 Premium Edition and NAVIGON MobileNavigator 5 as an option.
100% integrated powerful GPS solution
Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 Premium Edition
SD-I/O / MMC slot
MP3 player
Integrated wireless LAN 802.11g Wi-Fi certified (Pocket LOOX N520)
128 flash memory (N520)
In developing the new handhelds, Fujitsu Siemens Computers said they focused on both elegance in design and user-friendliness. You can read more about the devices by clicking the link below and selecting the October 24th press release.
100% integrated powerful GPS solution
Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 Premium Edition
SD-I/O / MMC slot
MP3 player
Integrated wireless LAN 802.11g Wi-Fi certified (Pocket LOOX N520)
128 flash memory (N520)
In developing the new handhelds, Fujitsu Siemens Computers said they focused on both elegance in design and user-friendliness. You can read more about the devices by clicking the link below and selecting the October 24th press release.
Saturday, October 22, 2005
Wahl Instruments has announced a line of imaging camera's for the Pocket PC. Of particular interest is the Heat Spy Imager Series, which can be used to pinpoint hot spots and indicate surface temperatures
"The Heat Spy Imager and Pocket PC communicate with each other through an asynchronous serial port. Images saved on the Pocket PC are date and time stamped. Descriptive labels and voice notations also can be associated with the images. Camera settings such as sensitivity and temperature range are controlled through the Pocket PC, along with image properties such as color palette and temperature scale"
The HSI devices are compatible with "most" Pocket PCs running Windows Mobile for Pocket PC 2000, 2002, or 2003, and will retail starting at $3,499.
"The Heat Spy Imager and Pocket PC communicate with each other through an asynchronous serial port. Images saved on the Pocket PC are date and time stamped. Descriptive labels and voice notations also can be associated with the images. Camera settings such as sensitivity and temperature range are controlled through the Pocket PC, along with image properties such as color palette and temperature scale"
The HSI devices are compatible with "most" Pocket PCs running Windows Mobile for Pocket PC 2000, 2002, or 2003, and will retail starting at $3,499.
Microsoft has posted a page on thier web site that deals with some potential known issues with Activesync 4.0.
"In some specific cases, Windows Mobile device connectivity to a Windows PC running Microsoft ActiveSync 4.0 may experience connection problems. This document will describe the known issues, and how you may resolve these issues.
They go on to state that these issues are likely caused by interoperability with desktop firewall applications or applications that manage network traffic. If you have been having issues with Activesync 4.0, or would just like to read the entire article you can reach it by clicking on the link below.
"In some specific cases, Windows Mobile device connectivity to a Windows PC running Microsoft ActiveSync 4.0 may experience connection problems. This document will describe the known issues, and how you may resolve these issues.
They go on to state that these issues are likely caused by interoperability with desktop firewall applications or applications that manage network traffic. If you have been having issues with Activesync 4.0, or would just like to read the entire article you can reach it by clicking on the link below.
Saturday, October 15, 2005
Bell Canada and Starbucks Coffee Canada have announced a new Wi-Fi service that will allow Starbucks customers to access e-mail or the Internet while in one of the company-operated coffeehouses across Canada. The service will feature high-speed connectivity, a uniform log-in process, and the ability to bill usage to regular monthly carrier statements or a credit card.
The new service will be initially introduced at coffeehouses in British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba and Saskatchewan. The companies also plan to add wireless hotspots to more than 400 Canadian Starbucks locations within the next year.
The new service will be initially introduced at coffeehouses in British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba and Saskatchewan. The companies also plan to add wireless hotspots to more than 400 Canadian Starbucks locations within the next year.
Thursday, October 13, 2005
Ineen is a VOIP program that is an alternative to programs like Skype, and they also offer a version for Pocket PC. It supports video conferencing, call recording, call transfer, as well as instant messaging. At the present time, Ineen only supports calls to other Ineen users, and does not support calls to regular phones. In order to use ineen for Pocket PC, your computer must meet the following minimum system requirements:
Windows Mobile 2002 or 2003 Pocket PC
400 Mhz processor
WiFi / WLAN enabled
To read more about Ineen, or to download a free copy of the program for either Windows or the Pocket PC, please click the link below.
Windows Mobile 2002 or 2003 Pocket PC
400 Mhz processor
WiFi / WLAN enabled
To read more about Ineen, or to download a free copy of the program for either Windows or the Pocket PC, please click the link below.
Tuesday, October 11, 2005
F-Secure has announced that its antivirus software will now be available for devices that run the Windows Mobile operating system.
"Mobile Antivirus is delivered to subscribers wirelessly and provides real-time protection against viruses, worms and Trojan horses, which are starting to surface. It will cover Windows Mobile 2003/2003SE Pocket PCs Phone Media edition including devices such as the Qtek 9090, MDA III, Qtek 2020, Qtek S100, MDA Compact, and T-Mobile branded ones such as MDA II, MDA III, and MDA Compact, according to F-Secure representatives."
The software is available for download from F-Secure, and will cost $34.95 for a 12-month subscription.
"Mobile Antivirus is delivered to subscribers wirelessly and provides real-time protection against viruses, worms and Trojan horses, which are starting to surface. It will cover Windows Mobile 2003/2003SE Pocket PCs Phone Media edition including devices such as the Qtek 9090, MDA III, Qtek 2020, Qtek S100, MDA Compact, and T-Mobile branded ones such as MDA II, MDA III, and MDA Compact, according to F-Secure representatives."
The software is available for download from F-Secure, and will cost $34.95 for a 12-month subscription.
Monday, October 10, 2005
Mobile Tech Review has had a fairly extensive look at Sprint's new Audiovox PPC-6700.
"The PPC-6700 is both a full-featured Pocket PC PDA running Windows Mobile 5.0 and a Sprint PCS cell phone. It replaces the much larger and somewhat crankier Audiovox PPC-6600 which featured a standard slider keyboard design. It has a 416 MHz processor, 128 megs of flash ROM, a mini-SD card slot, 1.3 megapixel camera and supports both 1xRTT and EVDO. This was the first Windows Mobile 5 phone to hit the US market and it's offered exclusively by Sprint PCS.
There are a numbr of pictures, as well as some comparisons using Spb Benchmark. If you are interested in the device, you can read the entire review by clicking on the link below.
"The PPC-6700 is both a full-featured Pocket PC PDA running Windows Mobile 5.0 and a Sprint PCS cell phone. It replaces the much larger and somewhat crankier Audiovox PPC-6600 which featured a standard slider keyboard design. It has a 416 MHz processor, 128 megs of flash ROM, a mini-SD card slot, 1.3 megapixel camera and supports both 1xRTT and EVDO. This was the first Windows Mobile 5 phone to hit the US market and it's offered exclusively by Sprint PCS.
There are a numbr of pictures, as well as some comparisons using Spb Benchmark. If you are interested in the device, you can read the entire review by clicking on the link below.
Sunday, October 09, 2005
We recieved an email to announce the launch of a new website dedicated to discussion on Windows Mobile devices, called www.windowsmobileforum.com
"Windows Mobile Forum is a new discussion forum for Microsoft Windows Mobile users. The site has discussion about Smartphone and Pocket PC software as well as forums to discuss the various devices."
If you are interested in checking it out you can get there by clicking the link below.
"Windows Mobile Forum is a new discussion forum for Microsoft Windows Mobile users. The site has discussion about Smartphone and Pocket PC software as well as forums to discuss the various devices."
If you are interested in checking it out you can get there by clicking the link below.
Saturday, October 08, 2005
If you have not visited the download section of our site lately, you should head on over to have a look. There is a large variety of freeware programs for the Pocket PC, in a variety of categories.
You can search for downloads in one of three ways;
* By Category by selecting the category you wish to browse
* Show recently added only, by clicking here.
* View other sites offering Pocket PC downloads by clicking here.
We have added some great programs in the last little while, so be sure to check them out.
You can search for downloads in one of three ways;
* By Category by selecting the category you wish to browse
* Show recently added only, by clicking here.
* View other sites offering Pocket PC downloads by clicking here.
We have added some great programs in the last little while, so be sure to check them out.
If you subcribe to the Pocket PC Canada RSS feed, some url problems have forced us to update the feed location. The new feed is located at http://www.pocketpccanada.com/ppcfeed.xml, or you can click on the RSS badge on the right hand side of the main page of this site.
This change should eliminate the recent problems we have been having, and help to keep you updated on the latest news in the world of the Pocket PC.
This change should eliminate the recent problems we have been having, and help to keep you updated on the latest news in the world of the Pocket PC.
Sunday, October 02, 2005
Aspecto Software has announced an minor version update for thier Wi-Fi tunes software. Wi-Fi tunes is a program that allows WiFi-enabled Pocket PC PDAs to browse iTunes libraries on their local computers and stream MP3s.
Fixes in the new version .4 are as follows;
- Now you can change the list font size
- Duplicates not shown in library menu
- Skips to next track without locking up
- Playlist items are now in the same order as in itunes
- Stop button graphics changed
You can download Wi-Fi tunes from our download section by clicking below.
Fixes in the new version .4 are as follows;
- Now you can change the list font size
- Duplicates not shown in library menu
- Skips to next track without locking up
- Playlist items are now in the same order as in itunes
- Stop button graphics changed
You can download Wi-Fi tunes from our download section by clicking below.