Monday, January 30, 2006
Bluetooth Crawler is a freeware program to detect and identify other bluetooth devices.
"In short btCrawler is a simple bluetooth scanner. It scans for visible devices in range and can perform a service query. You can also query for services of your own device."
The program runs on Windows Mobile 5, PPC2003, PPC2003SE, Smartphone 2003, Smartphone 2003SE and Smartphone with WM5. It also supports landscape and portrait screens. To find out more information, or download a copy of the program please click the link below.
"In short btCrawler is a simple bluetooth scanner. It scans for visible devices in range and can perform a service query. You can also query for services of your own device."
The program runs on Windows Mobile 5, PPC2003, PPC2003SE, Smartphone 2003, Smartphone 2003SE and Smartphone with WM5. It also supports landscape and portrait screens. To find out more information, or download a copy of the program please click the link below.
Sunday, January 29, 2006
In contrast to the results that have been released in previous years, it would appear that the mobile and embedded devices division of Microsoft has started to make some money for the company.
"During its most recent financial quarter, the mobile devices portion of Microsoft managed to do something it has never done before: make money. While this division has seen a steady increase in revenues in recent quarters, this has always been offset by costs. But not last quarter. During these three months, the Mobile and Embedded Devices division of the software giant earned $20 million."
In contrast, during the same time last year the division lost 12 million. If you are interetsed in reading the full article over at Brighthand you can do so by clicking on the link below. (Source- Brighthand)
"During its most recent financial quarter, the mobile devices portion of Microsoft managed to do something it has never done before: make money. While this division has seen a steady increase in revenues in recent quarters, this has always been offset by costs. But not last quarter. During these three months, the Mobile and Embedded Devices division of the software giant earned $20 million."
In contrast, during the same time last year the division lost 12 million. If you are interetsed in reading the full article over at Brighthand you can do so by clicking on the link below. (Source- Brighthand)
Friday, January 27, 2006
Skype has just released an updated version of thier free software for the Pocket PC. Even though the 2.0 now matches the current Windows version, don't expect the Pocket PC version to carry the video calling feature that was the main update within Skype for Windows 2.0.
Instead Pocket PC users can expect a whole bunch of bug fixes, an update to the new 2.0 graphics, as well as some enhanced contact sorting options. If you are interested in reading more, or on downloading the new version of Skype for the Pocket PC you can access thier website by clicking on the link below.
Instead Pocket PC users can expect a whole bunch of bug fixes, an update to the new 2.0 graphics, as well as some enhanced contact sorting options. If you are interested in reading more, or on downloading the new version of Skype for the Pocket PC you can access thier website by clicking on the link below.
Monday, January 23, 2006
MyTinyTV is a program designed to allow you to watch TV on your Pocket PC either on your wireless network while at home, or over the internet when you are on the road. It requires a TV tuner hooked to your desktop which is used as the server to deliver the TV to your device. Currently the program does not support use of a tuner box such as is required with satellite or digital cable, but those additions are planned in the future.
With TinyTV you are able to change the channels from the Pocket PC while watching, as well as access full TV listings for North America only.
The program has a 7 day trial download, and then can be purchased for $59. Please click the link below for more information.
Sunday, January 22, 2006
Signal Beach Software has announced the launch of Showdirector 2.0, a program designed to allow you to control Powerpoint presentations with your mobile device.
"ShowDirector 2.0 is a wireless remote control for your PowerPoint presentations which can be used with almost any device which includes a Web browser. Now you can use your existing Windows Mobile PDA, Palm, Treo, or cell phone to remotely control your slide presentation, wirelessly. You can connect using Wifi, the Internet, cell phone network, or via Bluetooth."
A trial download is available to try the program out, or you are able to purchase it for $24.95. You can get more information by clicking on the link below.
"ShowDirector 2.0 is a wireless remote control for your PowerPoint presentations which can be used with almost any device which includes a Web browser. Now you can use your existing Windows Mobile PDA, Palm, Treo, or cell phone to remotely control your slide presentation, wirelessly. You can connect using Wifi, the Internet, cell phone network, or via Bluetooth."
A trial download is available to try the program out, or you are able to purchase it for $24.95. You can get more information by clicking on the link below.
Wednesday, January 18, 2006
Opera has released the beta version of Opera 8.5 for Windows Mobile devices. Based on the popular desktop browser, the handheld version has the following features;
There is a 45 day trial version of the software available for download, with versions for both Windows Mobile 2005 and 2003. If you are interested in trying out Opera you can reach thier download page by clicking on the link below.
- Open URL with auto-complete
- Download
- Multiple Windows
- Navigation and history
- Bookmarks
- Landscape/Portrait Mode
- Full screen/ Fit to screen
- Pop-up handler
There is a 45 day trial version of the software available for download, with versions for both Windows Mobile 2005 and 2003. If you are interested in trying out Opera you can reach thier download page by clicking on the link below.
Monday, January 16, 2006
Digitimes is reporting that HP has teamed up with Quanta to ship a revised version of the Xda Atom PDA phone, a device it currently makes for O2 in Australia.
"The revised Xda Atom PDA phone will still come with the Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 operating system, but will support the quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE standard, instead of the original tri-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE standard."
The article also states that thier future plans include 3G enabled PDA phones. Please click the link below for more information.
"The revised Xda Atom PDA phone will still come with the Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 operating system, but will support the quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE standard, instead of the original tri-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE standard."
The article also states that thier future plans include 3G enabled PDA phones. Please click the link below for more information.
Saturday, January 14, 2006
Google is always launching some cool and unique stuff for the web, but thier latest project will be of particular interest to connected Pocket PC users.
If you surf to www.google.com/gwt/n, you are able to enter the URL of any site you wish to view on your mobile device, and it will be presented in a re-formatted mobile friendly version. You are also given the option to load the page with or without images, which can be a real time saver to those people on slow connections.
Some users may be familiar with a very similar concept from a program called Skweezer. The new Google project is very similar, but seems to incorporate a little more of the original images and formatting from the site.
You can reach the Google mobile optimisation page by clicking the link below.
Thursday, January 12, 2006
Eops has announced the March 2006 release of the World's first PAL & NTSC analog TV tuner for Windows Mobile Pocket PC with an SDIO interface. Specs are below;
The device supports Microsoft Pocket PC 2002, Windows Mobile 2003, Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition for Pocket PC, and Windows Mobile 5.0. You can read more information by clicking the link below.
- TV tuner Module: Sony super mini TV tuner module
- Interface: 4-bit SDIO interface (SDIO NOW!)
- For outdoor use: lanyard style high-gain antenna with built-in signal booster
- For indoor use / poor signal environment: RF-IN connection to wall / external antenna.
The device supports Microsoft Pocket PC 2002, Windows Mobile 2003, Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition for Pocket PC, and Windows Mobile 5.0. You can read more information by clicking the link below.
Wednesday, January 11, 2006
Microsoft has updated thier virtual press center to include some more information on what was happening with Windows Mobile down at the 2006 CES. You can access the following by clicking on the links below;
- New Windows Mobile 2005 Fact Sheet (word .doc)
- Treo 700W Reviewers Guide (pdf)
- Treo 700 W Hi Res Images
- 700W from Bill Gates Keynote (video)
Sunday, January 08, 2006
Unfortunately, due to catastrophic laptop failure on day two of my trip to the Consumer Electronics Show, I was unable to post any updates directly from CES as I had planned. Now that I am back here are some quick thoughts on what was interesting related to the Pocket PC.
The Motorola Q ia an ultra cool form factor. It is so thin and light that it could almost go unnoticed in a shirt pocket. I only have two problems with this device. One, I believe they should have used Windows Mobile Phone edition instead of the Windows Mobile Smartphone operating system, as it really limits the capability of the device. Two, the keys are so close together it was difficult for me to type on the thumbpad.
The other newsworthy device is the Treo 700W. Excellent form factor, great enhancements to the operating system, and and all around a very impressive device. Not many complaints about this one, and this may be the device that finally starts to put Windows Mobile on the map against the Blackberry.
That's all for now, I have some pictures that I will post from the show later in the week.
The Motorola Q ia an ultra cool form factor. It is so thin and light that it could almost go unnoticed in a shirt pocket. I only have two problems with this device. One, I believe they should have used Windows Mobile Phone edition instead of the Windows Mobile Smartphone operating system, as it really limits the capability of the device. Two, the keys are so close together it was difficult for me to type on the thumbpad.
The other newsworthy device is the Treo 700W. Excellent form factor, great enhancements to the operating system, and and all around a very impressive device. Not many complaints about this one, and this may be the device that finally starts to put Windows Mobile on the map against the Blackberry.
That's all for now, I have some pictures that I will post from the show later in the week.
Sunday, January 01, 2006
Pavel Koza over at PDA Gold has done a review of the new Lenevo ET960 PPC Phone.
"Lenovo ET960 leaves no doubt what is its target segment. Featuring an integrated GSM/GPRS module, a reduced-size display (the first to support 262000 colours!), small form factor, interesting accessories and some cool enhancements, the device is pitched against my favourite companion, MDA Compact. Read on to find out how it stands up to the competition."
Pavel always does a great job at providing an in depth analysis of the devices he reviews, and this one is no exception. You can read the full review by clicking on the link below.