Tuesday, June 30, 2009

New: Skype 3.0 for Windows Phone released

If you are a Skype user, go ahead and download the new free version here.

Features:

Send files.
Free to send spreadsheets, photos, music and other files Skype-to-Skype.

Send texts (SMS).
Great value texts to mobiles abroad, and a great way to avoid roaming charges abroad if you text on Skype from a WiFi zone.

Monday, June 29, 2009

FaceBook IM client for Windows Mobile

By now, you have probably downloaded the official Facebook application from Microsoft site. I blogged about it on it’s release sometime back. And by now, you may be asking why they did not include the chat feature. I do not have the answer, but I did come across an application named Facebook Instant Messenger for Windows Mobile. It works well and wish it could be integrated with Facebook mobile. The one thing both apps have in common is the free availability.

To download, point your mobile browser to www.mosko.mobi.

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

SPB Geo Game released

SPB Geo game is a fun way to discover the world’s capital cities and national flags. “"Getting to know all the countries in the world with their capitals and flags is something a lot of us always wanted to do, but never had the time, - comments Vassili Philippov, SPB Software COO - "SPB Geo Game grants the opportunity to test ourselves and study the world's diversity in a fun and relaxing manner, within the few spare moments we have," Vassili concludes. SPB Geo Game offers two separate game modes: Capitals and Flags. The 'right answer' and its location are shown on a 3D globe.”

For more information, visit http://www.spbsoftwarehouse.com/pocketpc-software/geogame

Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Vito Technology bundles SMS-Chat & ZoomBoard for Quick SMS

If you do not enjoy threaded sms on your device yet, Vito Technology is offering a new package that includes SMS-Chat and ZoomBoard for $19.95. ZoomBoard is a softkeyboard-type application that lets you quickly type an email or text message. It  displays a zoomed image of the key you pressed. This makes for fast and accurate typing.

Check out Vito Technology’s Quick SMS offer at http://vitotechnology.com/offers.html

Check out the specs of the new Omnia series

Samsung posted the specs and pics of the new Omnias on their website and they look great. I’m not sure they all run Windows Mobile, but I do like the Omnia Pro B7320 for its front-faced keyboard. The Omnia II and Pro B7610 runs Windows Mobile 6.1. Why not Windows Mobile 6.5? Check out the full press release here.


Monday, June 15, 2009

Google maps finally found me

Last week I posted about Google Maps setting my location in…Singapore.  Check out the article here. After a week, Google Maps finally found me in my home town in Mauritius. Previously, Google maps had set my location in Outram in Singapore. I did nothing to fix the issue. It did it all by itself…after a week. Better late than never :)

Sunday, June 14, 2009

Free: Forgotten Attachment Detector

I spotted this utility on Microsoft Steve Clayton’s blog and thought I would pass it along.
Forgotten Attachment Detector or FAD, scans your email for keywords that indicate you intended to add an attachment and merely forgotten. If it detects those keywords, you get the notification above.

Now, isn’t that cool.


Download your free copy from http://www.officelabs.com/projects/forgottenattachmentdetector/Pages/default.aspx


Posted using Windows Live Writer.

Saturday, June 13, 2009

Try Windows Mobile 6.5 on your computer

I have been playing with the Windows Mobile 6.5 emulator for a week now and I have to say that it's awesome to be able to run the software on my PC and test some of its new features. I do not plan to buy a WM6.5 phone because of obvious financial reasons, so the emulator gives me a great opportunity to play with the software and get ready to answer to users issues on the Microsoft forums. If you have not downloaded the emulator yet, go to http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=20686a1d-97a8-4f80-bc6a-ae010e085a6e.

It's free. And if you're a developper, you can start developping applications for upcoming phones.

Sent from the Windows Mobile 6.5 Emulator.

Tuesday, June 09, 2009

Google Maps looses its bearing

I’m having some issues with Google maps on my HTC advantage X7510 and I thought that warrants a post. Ever since i got my device, Google maps has been working great. It would show up my location within a 100 meters. Which is not so bad for a free internet location-based service. I do not own a GPS device, thus I do not have any experience with GPS. There is no need for me to own one on this small rocky island in the middle of the Indian Ocean. However, I noticed that Google Maps was acting funny since last week.

Yesterday I launched the application and instead of showing my location, it displayed my location within 2500 meters. Instead of my home town, I had the capital city of Mauritius on my screen. Today is even worst, as it’s showing my location within 5000 meters. Google has me now in Outram in Singapore. I have come to even doubt that Singapore is within 5000 meters from Mauritius (or I’ve lost my bearing) Come on Google, it would be awesome if you could have your software physically send me there. Don’t you think?

Saturday, June 06, 2009

Opera announces Opera Mobile 9.7 beta

Wait a minute, I’m still running Opera Mobile 9.5 beta on my devices. One of them even came pre-loaded with it. So how come that Opera is announcing a new beta while they never released the full version of 9.5? They posted an answer here.

Opera Mobile 9.7 beta is not available for download yet, so check the video in the link http://my.opera.com/operamobile/blog/2009/03/26/opera-mobile-9-7-beta-for-windows-mobile

Thursday, June 04, 2009

Hotfix: resolving difficulties finding or locating a position when using GPS for HTC Touch Diamond and Touch Pro

If you are having GPS problems with the Touch Diamond and Touch Pro, visit HTC's website and download these updates. Make sure you read the installation instructions before applying the updates.
 
HTC Touch Diamond - http://www.htc.com/www/SupportViewNews.aspx?dl_id=569&news_id=164
 
HTC Touch Pro - http://www.htc.com/www/SupportViewNews.aspx?dl_id=570&news_id=165









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Wednesday, June 03, 2009

Bing goes Mobile

Have you been using Bing lately? Do you know that Microsoft has quietly released the mobile version of their Search engine? They did and just cannot understand why they did not buzz about it.

Point your mobile browser to http://m.bing.com.


Sent from my Windows Mobile® phone.