New Windows Mobile Shell Coming Tomorrow

Jason points us on his blog to Pointui.com which tells us that Pointui Home is a new Windows Mobile shell that will be released soon. There is a video posted on YouTube by the company that shows a somewhat iPhone-like interface. Since this is a shell, it will replace the current user interface on your device so make sure to perform a full backup if you decide to upgrade. Pointui's homepage points us further to there-is-no-place-like-home.com which shows a clock counting down to the release. It looks like it will come out at Midnight Eastern Time (that's 00:00 January 1, 2007 GMT-5). Check their websites for pictures and videos of this exciting and free new GUI.

Watch Your TV On Your Mobile

If you have ever wanted to get a Slingbox so that you can watch your television while on the go, now is the chance to acquire your's. Jason Langridge of Microsoft alerts us to a deal from Slingbox on his blog: Slingbox Solo + Slingplayer Mobile for $159.99. That's $20 off the retail price of the Solo plus Slingplayer Mobile for free!

The offer is only valid for US residents and expires on December 31 so hurry and place your order.

Offer: http://www.slingbox.com/get/myEmployeeDiscount

Handango offering 25% off any software

With the holidays season coming to an end, Handango is giving 25% off any smartphone software you purchase on their website. Now is the time to acquire the software you've always wanted. The offer expires on December 31.

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Beta: Go Gadgets

Ever wanted to use your device to control applications such as Windows Media player or Powerpoint on your PC? If yes, send an email to beta_at_ikanosconsulting.com and test it for free. Go Gadgets supports Windows Mobile 5 & 6 and Vista.

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Seasons greetings

Looking for special ringtones and wallpapers for your favorite device? Go to https://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/domore/default.mspx. Register and download, it's all free.

MERRY CHRISTMAS.

HTC releases Bluetooth hotfix for TyTN II, Touch and S710

If you have problems with dropped calls when bluetooth is on, then download the hotfix at http://member.htc.com.

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Access all files on your pc with Copernic Mobile

Copernic Mobile is an application that lets you remotely search your PC provided you have Windows Desktop Search or Copernic Desktop Search installed. According to their website, Copernic Mobile works with virtually any mobile device. Still in beta version, it can be downloaded free at www.copernic.com/products/desktop-search/mobile/index.html

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Free: WorldMate for Pocket PC

You are a frequent traveller? Then Worldmate will be very useful to you during your trips. The package includes an itinerary viewer, global waether forecast, world clocks, converters and much more. You can download WorldMate free at www.mobimate.com/free.

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Resco giving away four games for PCs

Resco has four games, that were originally designed for mobile devices, free for download on their websites. These games, namely Sudoku, Sokoban, Diamonds and Defender, have been ported to the PC platform and are compatible with Windows Vista, XP and 2000. Download the games at www.rescogames.com/games/pcgames/default.asp

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Free App Friday: Pocket Informant 2007

Today only, it's Free App Friday on Handango and today you get Pocket Informant 2007, a $34.95 value, completely free!
Product Info
Free App

And don't worry, if you miss getting the free download, you can at least visit the same page before next Friday and get a discount on the app.

Opera files antitrust complaint against Microsoft

Geekzone, www.geekzone.co.nz, reports that Opera has filed a complaint against Microsoft with the European Commission. According to Opera, Microsoft is abusing its dominant position by tying its browser to Windows. Jon Von Tetzchner, Ceo of Opera, said, "we are filing this complaint on behalf of all consumers who are tired of having a monopolist make choices for them." Read more at www.geekzone.co.nz/content.asp?contentid=7549

Archive your SMS and Call History with Sprite Archie

I often receive emails from users asking for a solution to backup or archive SMSs. Finally, Sprite is working on an application that will do that. Sprite Archie, which by the way is still in beta version, lets you archive sent and received SMS and Call History also. No release date has been announced yet, but Sprite Archie Beta is available as a free download at www.spritesoftware.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=201

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Spb Releases Spb Wallet 1.5

Spb Software House releases Spb Wallet 1.5, a secure and manageable storage of sensitive information. Pocket PC and Smartphone users can safely keep passport and account numbers, access and PIN codes, logins and passwords in Spb Wallet, access the data from desktop PCs, and have it synchronized among multiple mobile devices. Spb Wallet puts an end to keeping the most sensitive information exposed on SIM-cards, in address books, and in text files.

What is New in Spb Wallet 1.5? ***

* The Smartphone version
* A spectacular Gallery of Templates (http://www.spbsoftwarehouse.com/smartphone/wallet/templates.html) and FREE custom templates on request
* The toolbar working in both Internet Explorer and Firefox
* Auto supply of user name and password in IE and Firefox
* Improved automatic password supply algorithms, support for frames and script-generated pages
* Import from SplashID and custom CSV format, an Importing Wizard for configuring importing mappings
* Skinned customizable buttons, punctuation symbols, and backspace in Logon Panel
* Localized cards templates
* Enhanced card view and smoothed user experience

Spb Wallet is currently available in Czech, English, German, and Russian. Spb Wallet is compatible with Windows Mobile 2003 and 5.0 for Pocket PC , Windows Mobile 6 Professional and Standard devices, Windows Mobile 5.0 for Smartphones, as well as Windows 2000/2003/XP/Vista on desktop. A free 15-day trial can be downloaded, or Spb Wallet can be purchased for 29.95 USD, at www.spbsoftwarehouse.com. Users of other wallet-type programs are welcomed to use the Spb Wallet migration tool for importing data.

Further information regarding Spb Wallet can be found at the Spb website:
(http://www.spbsoftwarehouse.com/products/wallet)

Tips: How to delete Windows Live?

Once Windows Live is configured on the device, it appears that it's not possible to delete it. One way I've found so far is to delete a registry entry. While this solves the problem, however, it makes it impossible to re-use Windows Live without a hard reset.
Today I found a much easier way to do that and one that does not require manipulating the registry. Windows Live can be reconfigured later without a hard reset.
To achieve that, open Windows Live in Start - Programs on the device. In the Menu, select Account Options and select Switch Accounts. This will remove all emails from your device. When done, the EULA page will appear. On that screen, make sure you select REJECT. Windows Live setup will stop and you will be taken back to WL main page - The page with Live Search and the Sign-in to Windows Live link. Check in Messaging and Windows Live mailbox is gone.

Free: PocketOutlook Eraser 1.0

PocketOutlook Eraser is a very nice application that will let you erase Contact, Calendar and Tasks data on your device. This comes in handy if you want to create a new sync and avoid getting duplicates. PocketOutlook Eraser is WM5+ Pocket PC edition compatible and requires .Net Compact Framework 2.0. Download it in the link below:

http://blog.sugata.eu/projects/pocketpc-applications/pocketoutlook-eraser/

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Free: GMobileSync for Google calendar sync.

An open source sync engine has been released that allows you to sync Google's Calendar to Pocket Outlook. GMobileSync supports two way synchronization, recurring appointments and timezones. Follow the link below to download.

http://www.codeplex.com/Release/ProjectReleases.aspx?ProjectName=gmobilesync&ReleaseId=8810

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TruPhone brings phone functionality to Facebook

Members of Facebook will now be able to make free phone calls to friends right from the now famous social site. The application's name is "Call Me", and is available by default to all members. Follw the link below to learn more:

http://mobilitysite.com/2007/12/truphone-builds-free-phone-calls-application-using-facebook-platform/

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New: Free VoIP software

Flashphone is a new free of charge web based service that allows you to make calls from a PC or mobile device. According to Jack Cook, editor of http://experiencemobility.com/, only 1 test call is available for now "but that will change (hopefully soon)." Read more at http://experiencemobility.com/wordpress/?p=3394.

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WM6 update available free for U.S. Palm Treo 750 Customers

The update is available at www.palm.com/750updateATT.

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Boy Genius Report publishes pics of Windows Mobile 6.1

There are hundreds of snapshots on BGR of what supposedly is the next version of Windows Mobile. No text at all, just a title - Windows Mobile 6.1.

http://boygeniusreport.com/gallery/handsets/windows-mobile-61/

NetFront Browser 3.4 free technical preview

NetFront 3.4 is available as a free download for testing. I never thought of trying NetFront before since I am happy with Opera 8.65. The latter is available for Pocket PC and Smartphone edition of Windows Mobile, whereas NetFront runs on Pocket PC only. Download NetFront free at www.access-company.com/products/netfrontmobile/browser/34_wm_tp.html.

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Vito Technology releases GoodWin

Yet another release from Vito Technology through http://iwindowsmobile.com. GoodWin is simply a task manager, dubbed "Windows Mobile Launcher and task switcher by Vito Technology. As with previous releases by the company, they want you to get rid of your stylus and use your fingers instead to manipulate your device, just like the iPhone.

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