Tuesday, January 30, 2007
Microsoft will (again) be renaming the various versions of Windows Mobile, in an effort to completely confuse anyone who wants to use one of their products.
"There will be (at least) three versions of Windows Mobile 6, all of which come with rather generic taglines. What was once known as Smartphone (for touchscreen-less handsets) will become "Standard", "Professional" takes over the duties of Pocket PC Phone Edition, and Pocket PC (i.e., the telephony-less wonders) will be transformed into "Classic". 'Cause, you know, PDAs without phone radio are getting a little dated."
Oh well, it could have been worse,and they could have used the same naming convention as Vista, and then we would all be really confused.
"There will be (at least) three versions of Windows Mobile 6, all of which come with rather generic taglines. What was once known as Smartphone (for touchscreen-less handsets) will become "Standard", "Professional" takes over the duties of Pocket PC Phone Edition, and Pocket PC (i.e., the telephony-less wonders) will be transformed into "Classic". 'Cause, you know, PDAs without phone radio are getting a little dated."
Oh well, it could have been worse,and they could have used the same naming convention as Vista, and then we would all be really confused.
Monday, January 29, 2007
Asus has announced the launch of their new P735 3G Pocket PC
"The P735 allows users to make full use of its 3G capabilities and integrates network connectivity, video conferencing, multimedia applications and many other business functions. With the P735, no matter where the user is globally, they can always access the information needed for informed business decisions while keeping total control over their personal life on the go.
This is one feature packed device, sporting a 520MHz XScale CPU, 256MB ROM, 802.11b/g Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.0, and a 2.0-megapixel camera. You can read more at the link below.
Wednesday, January 24, 2007
Microsoft has posted a free golf game download for WIndows Mobile devices.
"Hit the links with Nine Hole Golf, a challenging 3D game, perfect for playing wherever you are. Choose from six animated characters and three luxurious courses, each with a distinct climate and landscape. Plus, compete with your friends by adding up to four players to one game"
The only downside is that registration is required. but If you are interested you can check it out by clicking the link below.
Monday, January 22, 2007
Pocket PC Canada readers can now take advantage of an exclusive discount we have put together with the folks over at Helium Digital, to receive $15 off their purchase of Bluetooth Stereo headphones!
"The HDBT-700 is a lightweight Bluetooth Stereo headset that is packed with features. Available in either white or black, this headset supports both the AVRCP and A2DP (Stereo) Bluetooth profiles. Built in Echo Elimination and Noise Suppression keep your calls and your music crystal clear while the built in rechargeable Lithium Ion battery supports 6.5 hours of playing time.
To redeem the discount, visit the Helium Digital website by clicking the link below. When checking out, use coupon code "PPCCan-HD" at checkout and you will receive the $15 discount.
Saturday, January 20, 2007
"Access today announced the availability of a technical preview version of its NetFront Browser v3.4 for Pocket PC, an Internet browser for Pocket PC devices. By making this technical preview available, ACCESS expects to obtain extensive feedback from users prior to releasing the final commercial version of the browser, which is scheduled for release in the first half of this year. Both the Japanese and English language versions of the technical preview version of NetFront Browser v3.4 for Pocket PC will be available for download from ACCESS' website free of charge."
Offering a free technical preview is something Access has done in previous versions of their browser as well. It is a great opportunity to check out the latest browser from Access free of charge. Click the link below to visit the Access website for download.
Offering a free technical preview is something Access has done in previous versions of their browser as well. It is a great opportunity to check out the latest browser from Access free of charge. Click the link below to visit the Access website for download.
Friday, January 19, 2007
ZDnet has posted their initial impressions of the i-mate JAQ3, a device claiming to be the world's thinnest Pocket PC phone.
"i-mate has the same excellent feeling rubberized casing that is on the T-Mobile Dash so it gives you a bit better grip on the device. The JAQ3 is not too much thicker than the Dash, but is longer. It feels quite light and after looking under the back cover it seems like they could have slimmed it down even more. There is a camera button, for the 2 megapixel camera, an OK button, and a 360 degree scroll wheel on the left hand side."
Click the link below to read the full story.
Monday, January 15, 2007
Pavel at PDA Gold has put together another review worth checking out, and this time he takes a look at the HTC Herald.
"The HTC P4350 (Herald) does not bring any ground-breaking innovations yet virtually all of its features have been brought (close) to perfection. Despite the weak processor, it offers more than the Artemis, which has almost identical parameters. The display is brilliant, audio capabilities more than satisfactory. Bluetooth and WiFi work fine (better sensitivity would be welcome). The Herald excelled as a cell phone, and its camera ranks among the best in this category (Windows Mobile devices).
You can click the link below to read the full review.
USA ePay, announces the release of its latest addition to the Wireless ePay family, Wireless ePay for Windows Mobile. The new version is designed for Pocket PC's, Smart Phones and other mobile devices with the Windows Mobile operating system.
"The software interacts via Bluetooth to USA ePay's W-ePay SC30 device. The W-ePay SC30 is an all-in-one swiper and printer for credit card processing. This device allows USA ePay wireless merchants to switch between different mobile devices and still keep the W-ePay SC30 for processing; cutting out costs for new equipment. "A merchant can use a Blackberry phone one month and switch to a Java phone the next month and then switch again to a Windows Mobile phone and use the same W-ePay devices for the credit card processing"
"The software interacts via Bluetooth to USA ePay's W-ePay SC30 device. The W-ePay SC30 is an all-in-one swiper and printer for credit card processing. This device allows USA ePay wireless merchants to switch between different mobile devices and still keep the W-ePay SC30 for processing; cutting out costs for new equipment. "A merchant can use a Blackberry phone one month and switch to a Java phone the next month and then switch again to a Windows Mobile phone and use the same W-ePay devices for the credit card processing"
Saturday, January 13, 2007
"Aspyr Media, Inc., a leading publisher of interactive entertainment, today announced that Call of Duty 2 Pocket PC Edition is gold and will be available via digital distribution and at retail stores this month. Based on Activision's award-winning PC title, Call of Duty 2, Call of Duty 2 Pocket PC Edition has been created for Windows Mobile handheld devices, including pocket PCs and smart phones, and is optimized for the new Marvell PXA3xx processor family (codenamed Monahans) based on third-generation XScale technology."
You can click the link below to read the full story at www.gameindustry.com
You can click the link below to read the full story at www.gameindustry.com
Wednesday, January 10, 2007
Motorola has officially announced the previously rumored Pro version of it's popular Q smartphone.
"The MOTO Q PRO solution offers an enhanced enterprise experience, which offers expanded functionality and accessories, by combining the Motorola Q smartphone with the PRO package. The PRO package includes security software, document editing, an extended battery, vehicle power adapter, headset and optional camera disablement."
You can click the link below to get the lowdown on the Motorola web site.
"The MOTO Q PRO solution offers an enhanced enterprise experience, which offers expanded functionality and accessories, by combining the Motorola Q smartphone with the PRO package. The PRO package includes security software, document editing, an extended battery, vehicle power adapter, headset and optional camera disablement."
You can click the link below to get the lowdown on the Motorola web site.
Tuesday, January 09, 2007
If you have not heard by now, Steve Jobs dropped a bombshell at Macworld today when he unveiled the iPhone. It is a visually stunning all in one ipod, cell phone, and mobile communicator. Specs are as follows;
- Quad Band
- Wi-fi & Bluetooth
- GSM & EDGE
- Runs Mac OS X
- Proximity sensor turns off sound and display when held to ear.
- Accelerometer- Automatically switches portrait/ landscape based on how it is held.
- Safari Web Browser
I do not consider myself an Apple fanboy, but I am pretty sure todays announcement changed the mobile device landscape forever.
Sunday, January 07, 2007
Palm, Inc. and Cingular Wireless today announced the first Palm(R) Treo(TM) smart device running on Cingular's 3G/UMTS network, providing mobile professionals with an exceptional phone experience and blazing-fast download speeds in U.S. markets and in dozens of countries around the world. The highly anticipated Treo 750 five-band world phone(1) running Windows Mobile 5.0 with Direct Push Technology offers Palm's exclusive usability improvements with powerful business features, including email, security, and web access on the go.
The Treo 750 combines the Palm experience of a multifunction mobile phone with email, messaging, web browsing, organization software and a robust application portfolio with Cingular's next-generation 3G network. Its new compact design features an internal antenna, soft-touch finish, and contoured edges to make it comfortable in the hand. The Treo 750 also has a full QWERTY keyboard for easy messaging, a 1.3-megapixel camera, a bright 240x240 touch screen and support for Bluetooth(R) stereo headsets. The built-in 60MB of user-available storage can be enhanced by using the miniSD slot to add memory cards of up to 2GB, which are great for storing data, photos, music and video.
The folks over at www.mobile-review.com have posted a video of the next version of the Windows Mobile operating system, codenamed "Crossbow"
While there have been many screen shots that have leaked out, we believe this to be the first video we have seen with the new operating system. That's the good news, the bad news is most of the video is spent trying different ring tones on the device.
Nonetheless, there are some quick glimpses on new menu's etc, so hardcore enthusiasts may find that it is worth checking out. You can do so by clicking the link below.
Saturday, January 06, 2007
Modeo has announced that they will be running a beta of their mobile television service in New York City.
"After a delay of a few weeks, Modeo is all set to launch a 'commercial beta' trial of its DVB-H (Digital Video Broadcasting - Handheld) television service in New York City. The Crown Castle subsidiary will deliver DVB-H-enabled HTC Pocket PC Phones (code-named Foreseer) to several hundred people, who will then be able to watch video and listen to audio content over Modeo's broadcast network. And, of course, offer feedback as to how well it works."
Click the link below to read the full story.
"After a delay of a few weeks, Modeo is all set to launch a 'commercial beta' trial of its DVB-H (Digital Video Broadcasting - Handheld) television service in New York City. The Crown Castle subsidiary will deliver DVB-H-enabled HTC Pocket PC Phones (code-named Foreseer) to several hundred people, who will then be able to watch video and listen to audio content over Modeo's broadcast network. And, of course, offer feedback as to how well it works."
Click the link below to read the full story.
Wednesday, January 03, 2007
Avis will soon be giving customers the option to have Wi-Fi service in their rental cars.
"Autonet Mobile, a start-up wireless technology company based in San Francisco, is expected to announce soon that it has reached an agreement with Avis Rent A Car System to provide an optional wireless access point - better known as a Wi-Fi hot spot - to Avis customers by March. For $10.95 a day, Avis will issue motorists a notebook-size portable device that plugs into a car's power supply and delivers a high-speed Internet connection to passengers"
While this will be a cool option for rentals, I can't help but wonder where to buy a unit for my vehicle? The thought of having Wi-Fi access anywhere I go by strategically parking my vehicle sounds to good to be true!
"Autonet Mobile, a start-up wireless technology company based in San Francisco, is expected to announce soon that it has reached an agreement with Avis Rent A Car System to provide an optional wireless access point - better known as a Wi-Fi hot spot - to Avis customers by March. For $10.95 a day, Avis will issue motorists a notebook-size portable device that plugs into a car's power supply and delivers a high-speed Internet connection to passengers"
While this will be a cool option for rentals, I can't help but wonder where to buy a unit for my vehicle? The thought of having Wi-Fi access anywhere I go by strategically parking my vehicle sounds to good to be true!
Tuesday, January 02, 2007
Netwasp has announced that they have acquired the "ThemeMaker" software business from KamWare, including all ThemeMaker versions, as well as the web sites ThemeMaker.biz and WMThemes.com.
"ThemeMaker is widely recognized as the best Windows Mobile theme creation tool available today", says Jim Hunt (Netwasp CEO), "so we see this as a fantastic opportunity to extend and enrich our position as the largest PocketPC themes publisher in the world!"
Click the link below to visit the Netwasp web site.
"ThemeMaker is widely recognized as the best Windows Mobile theme creation tool available today", says Jim Hunt (Netwasp CEO), "so we see this as a fantastic opportunity to extend and enrich our position as the largest PocketPC themes publisher in the world!"
Click the link below to visit the Netwasp web site.
According to NPD Group, the market for Smartphone type devices entered a growth spurt in 2006.
"The long-awaited growth in smartphone sales comes at a crucial time for carriers who have been anticipating wider adoption of smartphones," said Neil Strother of NPD. "For the past couple of years, carriers and their handset suppliers have been hoping more buyers would migrate to these devices, since smartphone owners tend to spend much more on wireless data than those who don't own them."
You can click the link below to read the full article.
Monday, January 01, 2007
Boston Pocket PC has always been one of the best Pocket PC sites out there, and they are starting out the New Year in style, with a new look for their site!
In addition they now have a mobile version of the site that has support for over 60 different mobile browsers. If you have internet access on your mobile device, now you can view Boston Pocket PC on the go.You will be automatically redirected to the mobile version if accessing the site from a mobile device.
Click on the link below to visit the new Boston Pocket PC.