Saturday, December 30, 2006
Netfront's Pocket PC add-on for Sony's LocationFree TV is now available.
"NetFront LocationFree Player for Pocket PC is an application that supports TV or DVD programs on a Pocket PC device when connected to Sony Corporation's LocationFree base station via wireless LAN or router. NetFront LocationFree Player for Pocket PC allows you to enjoy TV programs both at home and while you are away from home via the Internet."
It works along the lines of Slingbox, Orb etc, and if you have the LocationFree set-up from Sony it may be worth checking out.
Sunday, December 24, 2006
It is that time of year where we would like to thank our Pocket PC Canada readers for their continued support of our site. Nothing says thank you more than some free Windows Mobile software, so we have updated our download section with 10 new freeware downloads.
- Show recently added only by clicking here.
- View other sites offering Pocket PC downloads by clicking here.
Friday, December 22, 2006
Spb Software House releases Spb Diary 2.2, an update to the award winning Pocket PC PIM Today plug-in. Spb Diary is a feature-rich Today plug-in for your Calendar, Tasks, Contacts, Notes and Messages providing users with the highest level of functionality and usability. With this new release Spb Diary team answers all the most important users' requests. Here is a brief overview of the features and main changes introduced in Spb Diary 2.2:
* Messages tab for advanced users - control all your email folders, not only Inbox right from the Today screen.
* Better usability - the context menus, one of the top features of Spb Diary, have been reorganized to make usage even more handy.
* Compatibility - enjoy the tight integration with your favorite applications. Agenda One and PhatPad integration added as well compatibility with previously supported third-party applications improved.
Click the link below to visit the Spb Diary prouct page.
Thursday, December 21, 2006
According to a report in Digitimes, there was a significant decrease in the shipments of Handheld devices in the 3rd quarter of 2006.
"There were 118,506 hand-held devices shipped in the Taiwan market in the third quarter of 2006, decreasing by 21% from the preceding quarter, according to International Data Corporation (IDC) Taiwan."
The most popular operating system for PDA phones and smartphones was Symbian, followed by Microsoft Windows Mobile. (Source- Digitimes)
"There were 118,506 hand-held devices shipped in the Taiwan market in the third quarter of 2006, decreasing by 21% from the preceding quarter, according to International Data Corporation (IDC) Taiwan."
The most popular operating system for PDA phones and smartphones was Symbian, followed by Microsoft Windows Mobile. (Source- Digitimes)
Wednesday, December 20, 2006
Sling Media has released an update to their SlingPlayer Mobile software. In addition to some minor bug fixes, the new version adds support for the T-Mobile "Dash" as well as the Samsung "Blackjack".
If your device still is not on the compatibility list hold tight, as Sling Media says they are currently evaluating support for Palm, RIM Blackberry, Symbian, J2ME, and BREW. To learn more about the SlingPlayer Mobile software you can visit the Sling Media website by clicking on the link below.
If your device still is not on the compatibility list hold tight, as Sling Media says they are currently evaluating support for Palm, RIM Blackberry, Symbian, J2ME, and BREW. To learn more about the SlingPlayer Mobile software you can visit the Sling Media website by clicking on the link below.
Tuesday, December 19, 2006
PhatWare Corp. announces the release of PhatPad 4.0, the next generation of the company's award-winning notes organizer for Microsoft Windows-based Tablet, Desktop and Windows Mobile powered Pocket PCs.
PhatPad allows users to draw pictures, jot notes or put a mixture of pictures and typed text on a virtual scratch pad. The program uses new digital ink technology, which provides a very smooth ink flow, so it feels like writing on an actual piece of paper. While working with the note editor, PhatPad offers standard editing commands in addition to a customizable pen palette and variable pen width.
If you would like to learn more about PhatPad, you can visit the Phatware website by clicking on the link below.
PhatPad allows users to draw pictures, jot notes or put a mixture of pictures and typed text on a virtual scratch pad. The program uses new digital ink technology, which provides a very smooth ink flow, so it feels like writing on an actual piece of paper. While working with the note editor, PhatPad offers standard editing commands in addition to a customizable pen palette and variable pen width.
If you would like to learn more about PhatPad, you can visit the Phatware website by clicking on the link below.
Monday, December 18, 2006
While there is no shortage of RSS readers in the Windows Mobile space to begin with, another one has just been added to the list. MobnewsRSS 2.0 has just been released, and contains the following new features;
- Unlimited feeds
- You can add your own feeds, rename them and organize them neatly into folders - 2 viewing options
- Ticker or 'tree list' formats - Online and offline (activesync) update functions
- MS Windows Mobile 2003 and 2005 compatible
- SMS alert integrated into ticker
Thursday, December 14, 2006
Bengalboy.com has posted pics and info on the new upcoming HTC Athena.
"Regarding the support for wireless standards, BengalBoy.com got the information, that the HTC Athena will be a triband GSM/GPRS/EDGE only device (without support for the North American GSM 850) with support of UMTS 2100 MHz. In addition, the HTC Athena is expected to include WiFi b/g as well as Bluetooth. Last but not least it's sporting a 2 megapixel camera with macro and flash as well as a significant ROM memory increase to 250mb which can be extended thought SD cards."
Click the link below to read a recap of the article on theunwired.net
Wednesday, December 13, 2006
Skype has released a new version of their VOIP client for Windows Mobile, Skype 2.2 Beta. The big news with this release is that for the first time, Skype is now available for Windows Mobile Smartphones.
"New features in Skype 2.2 for Windows Mobile include an enhanced screen with presence status and notification of events such as missed calls and voicemails. The client also now supports secure connections including HTTPS, HTTPS/SSL, and SOCKS5 proxies."
If you would like to check out the new beta you can download it by clicking on the link below.
"New features in Skype 2.2 for Windows Mobile include an enhanced screen with presence status and notification of events such as missed calls and voicemails. The client also now supports secure connections including HTTPS, HTTPS/SSL, and SOCKS5 proxies."
If you would like to check out the new beta you can download it by clicking on the link below.
Monday, December 11, 2006
Ecotronics Ventures LLC announces the beta launch of the mobile version of their leading VoIP client software, Kapanga Softphone.
The 30-day trial beta can be downloaded for free from Kapanga Softphone's website (http://www.kapanga.net). Once installed, Kapanga Mobile users can establish simultaneous voice and video communications through a software PBX or VoIP provider using the mobile device's 802.11 Wifi connection. Kapanga Mobile can also communicate directly to another SIP client device. Supported codecs include G.711, G.729 and AMR for voice and H.263, H.263+ and H.264 for video.
The 30-day trial beta can be downloaded for free from Kapanga Softphone's website (http://www.kapanga.net). Once installed, Kapanga Mobile users can establish simultaneous voice and video communications through a software PBX or VoIP provider using the mobile device's 802.11 Wifi connection. Kapanga Mobile can also communicate directly to another SIP client device. Supported codecs include G.711, G.729 and AMR for voice and H.263, H.263+ and H.264 for video.
Friday, December 08, 2006
LG keeps capitalizing on the success of their "Chocolate" phone, and this time it's with the addition of a Windows Mobile flavor.
"LG is extending their chocolate phone series to Windows Mobile pocket pc phone with the introduction of KC1 for Korea. Presented in ITU communication show in Hong Kong, the KC1 support the Wimax connection, has a big 2.8" QVGA touch screen, 2 megapixel camera and microSD slot."
Click the link below for more pictures and full story at Slashphone
Dopod International and Research in Motion have announced the availability of "BlackBerry Connect", providing users of Dopod devices support for popular Blackberry services.
"BlackBerry Connect for Windows Mobile enables Windows Mobile-based devices to leverage the benefits of BlackBerry wireless services, including BlackBerry Enterprise Server and BlackBerry Internet Service. Now, Pocket PC and Smartphone users can connect with email and other data applications and enjoy a familiar Windows user experience."
Click the link below for more information.
"BlackBerry Connect for Windows Mobile enables Windows Mobile-based devices to leverage the benefits of BlackBerry wireless services, including BlackBerry Enterprise Server and BlackBerry Internet Service. Now, Pocket PC and Smartphone users can connect with email and other data applications and enjoy a familiar Windows user experience."
Click the link below for more information.
If you have been following the launch of the new Office 2007 from Microsoft, you know that there are some significant changes, including new file formats not compatible with previous versions of Office. While the current versions of Windows Mobile will not be compatible with Office 2007, Microsoft has confirmed an update to allow Windows Mobile 5 users full support of the new formats.
At this point it appears that any previous versions of Windows Mobile will not be supported. The update is expected to be available sometime in early 2007. (Source- Brighthand.)
At this point it appears that any previous versions of Windows Mobile will not be supported. The update is expected to be available sometime in early 2007. (Source- Brighthand.)
Tuesday, December 05, 2006
Spb Software House releases Spb Mobile DVD - a desktop application that provides a simple way to convert DVDs and video files to mobile format with the fastest possible speed and a true real-time preview.
Spb Mobile DVD is optimized for the fastest conversion speeds on one core, hyper-threading and dual core processors. On a new PC it is possible to convert a 2 hour long DVD film in about 20 minutes! Factors which affect conversion include the CPU, DVD player, output video settings, video quality and zooming mode.
You can check out Spb Mobile DVD by clicking on the link below.
Spb Mobile DVD is optimized for the fastest conversion speeds on one core, hyper-threading and dual core processors. On a new PC it is possible to convert a 2 hour long DVD film in about 20 minutes! Factors which affect conversion include the CPU, DVD player, output video settings, video quality and zooming mode.
You can check out Spb Mobile DVD by clicking on the link below.
Monday, December 04, 2006
ACCESS CO.,LTD announced today that it will introduce an English-language version of "NetFront LocationFree Player for Pocket PC Rev. 2.0.0", the company's image viewing software for Windows Mobile for Pocket PC. The product will debut in the U.S. in mid-December 2006. An updated Japanese-language version with increased functionality will be launched in Japan simultaneously.
The NetFront LocationFree Player for Pocket PC runs with Sony Corporation's LocationFree software and enables users to view TV programs and video content from various locations even outside the home via an Internet connection.
Click the link below to read the full press release.
The NetFront LocationFree Player for Pocket PC runs with Sony Corporation's LocationFree software and enables users to view TV programs and video content from various locations even outside the home via an Internet connection.
Click the link below to read the full press release.
Samsung and Microsoft have officially announced the launch of what they are calling "the world's thinnest 3G smartphone with a full QWERTY keyboard". Otherwise known as the Samsung Ultra Messaging i600.
"The device, powered by Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0, uses the new mobile protocol called HSDPA, or high-speed downlink packet access, that provides faster downloads of video and streaming music. The download speed is designed to be as fast as those provided by ADSL, or asymmetric digital subscriber line, used in homes."
Click the link below to read the full story at CBC.ca
There was a small change made to our site over the weekend, where you will now have the ability to leave comments on any story that has a permanent link page. (Basically everything except reviews.)
For now, we have enabled anonymous commenting, but we will track this one to see how things go. Users have the ability to subscribe to the comment thread by inputting their email address. The email address is not posted so it remains confidential. To leave a comment simply click the "leave a comment" (who would have figured?) text directly below the story you wish to comment on at it's permanent link page.
For now, we have enabled anonymous commenting, but we will track this one to see how things go. Users have the ability to subscribe to the comment thread by inputting their email address. The email address is not posted so it remains confidential. To leave a comment simply click the "leave a comment" (who would have figured?) text directly below the story you wish to comment on at it's permanent link page.