Tweak is the latest skin from Twisted Pixels Multimedia, introducing new life-like motion when each button is pushed. Along with this exciting new feature, this skin also includes:
Time Display
Artist and Song Title Display featuring scrolling for longer titles
Large buttons for easy car operation and stylus free use
Video preview area and full screen video compatibility
Support for Album Art
Mute Button
Fullscreen ButtonThis skin includes installs for both VGA and QVGA devices.
Making full use of my PDA touchscreen is what I like most and this skin for Windows Media Player comes in handy and it's cheap.
Monday, August 07, 2006
Saturday, August 05, 2006
Bluetooth Bargains
Looking for good quality earpiece? Then check this site. It offers a wide choice of ear piece at a very good price.
"Soon, many state and federal laws are going to require a hands free device, such as bluetooth headsets, while talking on the phone in your car. Don't wait until this happens as shortages of inventory at that time are sure to raise prices. Buy now and beat the rush!"
"Soon, many state and federal laws are going to require a hands free device, such as bluetooth headsets, while talking on the phone in your car. Don't wait until this happens as shortages of inventory at that time are sure to raise prices. Buy now and beat the rush!"
Download VoiceMinder (Beta)
"VoiceMinder is a simple solution for those of us who keep track of their task items via email. Currently available for the Pocket PC (soon for SmartPhone), once setup VoiceMinder allows you to quickly record a voice note and have it sent on its way to your email address of choice with just two button presses. No user interface to mess with. No complexities. Just drive/walk/whatever and press the user-configured hotkey to start recording and the hotkey again to stop - instant voice mail!Honestly - this is the coolest app I've used in ages! This beta will expire by August 31st and our plan is to have it available for purchase by mid month. We will also be adding SmartPhone versions soon."
Download
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Thursday, August 03, 2006
Turn your Pocket PC into a two way walkie talkie.
4Talk is the easy way to turn your Pocket PC into a two way communication device suitable for short range transmissions. Pair two or more Pocket PC's to create a mini walkie talkie network, or use it in conjunction with your PC to create a continuous surveillance or baby monitoring device. 4Talk can be used on any local area network using direct cable, Wi-Fi or even Bluetooth, although the later is obviously very short range. As long as your network is configured and your device has an IP address you can use 4Talk. Get both PC and PPC versions. 16 independent channels Emergency channel Microphone Lock Facility Instantly see who?s online and what channel Full Duplex Mode (for headsets). Custom Key Configuration Variable Sound Quality Morse / Beep button Signal Strength Meter Square screen aware, Bluetooth support, WiFi support To ensure compatibility please always test the demo. The software costs $7.45 and a trial is available.
SyncToy: the smart way to copy files
There are new sources of files coming from every direction: digital cameras, e-mail, cell phones, portable media players, camcorders, PDAs, and laptops. Increasingly, computer users are using different folders, drives, and even different computers (such as a laptop and a desktop) to store and retrieve files. Yet managing hundreds or thousands of files is still largely a manual operation. In some cases it is necessary to get copies of files from one place; in other cases there is a need to keep two storage locations exactly in sync. Some users manage files manually, dragging and dropping from one place to another and keeping a mental card catalog in their heads. Others use one or more applications to provide this functionality for them.
Now there is an easier way. SyncToy is a free PowerToy for Microsoft Windows XP that provides an easy to use, highly customizable program that helps users to do the heavy lifting involved with the copying, moving, and synchronization of different directories. Most common operations can be performed with just a few clicks of the mouse, and additional customization is available without added complexity. SyncToy can manage multiple sets of folders at the same time; it can combine files from two folders in one case, and mimic renames and deletes in another. Unlike other applications, SyncToy actually keeps track of renames to files and will make sure those changes get carried over to the synchronized folder.
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Now there is an easier way. SyncToy is a free PowerToy for Microsoft Windows XP that provides an easy to use, highly customizable program that helps users to do the heavy lifting involved with the copying, moving, and synchronization of different directories. Most common operations can be performed with just a few clicks of the mouse, and additional customization is available without added complexity. SyncToy can manage multiple sets of folders at the same time; it can combine files from two folders in one case, and mimic renames and deletes in another. Unlike other applications, SyncToy actually keeps track of renames to files and will make sure those changes get carried over to the synchronized folder.
Download
Wednesday, August 02, 2006
The Right Menu
Right Menu is a handy utility which extends the functionality of the Menu button on the Smartphone/Pocket PC. With this software, the Menu button will be turned into a cascading Start Menu, providing you convenience of launching programs from the Home Screen. Very Nice. Download trial
ClickToScan wherever you are
ClickToScan is a nice software that adds scanning capability to any mobile with a a builtin camera. It scans in color too and the results are impressive. A trial version is avalaible on their site.
clicktoscan breaks new ground by allowing mobile individuals with camera phones or digital cameras to capture, share and store information that is important, wherever they are.
No matter who you are, you probably have needed at some time a scanner, photocopier or fax machine without conveniently having access to one.
No more time wasted for re-copying important information or simply losing it because you do not have time to copy it. Just take a picture of your document and let us scan it when you are ready to use it. You may also want to fax or email it to someone, and we will do that for you too.
Read more...
clicktoscan breaks new ground by allowing mobile individuals with camera phones or digital cameras to capture, share and store information that is important, wherever they are.
No matter who you are, you probably have needed at some time a scanner, photocopier or fax machine without conveniently having access to one.
No more time wasted for re-copying important information or simply losing it because you do not have time to copy it. Just take a picture of your document and let us scan it when you are ready to use it. You may also want to fax or email it to someone, and we will do that for you too.
Read more...
Tuesday, August 01, 2006
Free: ASync PaPro Util
Funny name for a very useful software. ASync PaPro Util stands for ActiveSync Partnership and Profiles Utility and one of it's features is the capability to backup profiles. Here is what it's capable of:
1. Delete all ActiveSync partnership and profiles
2. Invoke creation of new partnership name
3. Backup existing profile
Download (Requires Windows XP SP2)
1. Delete all ActiveSync partnership and profiles
2. Invoke creation of new partnership name
3. Backup existing profile
Download (Requires Windows XP SP2)
How To: Record phone calls
You can record your phone calls with just a press of a button and without purchasing any additional software. It's built into Windows Mobile. There are only two steps to it:
1. First we need to assign a button to the recording software. Go to Start > Settings > Button.
2. Select the button of your choice and select RECORD from the Assign a Program list.
From now, when you receive a phone call, just press and hold the assigned button and you'll get your calls recorded.
1. First we need to assign a button to the recording software. Go to Start > Settings > Button.
2. Select the button of your choice and select RECORD from the Assign a Program list.
From now, when you receive a phone call, just press and hold the assigned button and you'll get your calls recorded.
Microsoft to Charge for Office 2007 Beta 2
Microsoft Friday said that this week it will begin charging US$1.50 for users to download a copy of the Office 2007 beta 2.
"In just the past two months since its launch, more than 3 million people have downloaded the 2007 Microsoft Office system beta 2," the company said in a statement sent via e-mail. "Given how dramatically the beta 2 downloads have exceeded our goals, we have made the business decision to implement a cost-recovery measure for downloading the beta." Read more...
Who wants to pay for beta testing?
"In just the past two months since its launch, more than 3 million people have downloaded the 2007 Microsoft Office system beta 2," the company said in a statement sent via e-mail. "Given how dramatically the beta 2 downloads have exceeded our goals, we have made the business decision to implement a cost-recovery measure for downloading the beta." Read more...
Who wants to pay for beta testing?
Monday, July 31, 2006
Wireless: Microsoft gets even more mobile
Read this interesting interview of Ron Markezich, chief information officer for Microsoft, on how th company is issuing company-owned cellphones and mobile devices to employees. So far employees were using their own devices.
"As of July 1, Microsoft began issuing company-owned cellphones and mobile devices to employees who request them, a change from its previous policy of supporting workers' personal devices on an ad hoc basis.
Part of the reason, Markezich said during an interview during a trip to Paris, is that employees are going to get them anyway, and company ownership gives Microsoft greater control over access to its internal network." Read more...
"As of July 1, Microsoft began issuing company-owned cellphones and mobile devices to employees who request them, a change from its previous policy of supporting workers' personal devices on an ad hoc basis.
Part of the reason, Markezich said during an interview during a trip to Paris, is that employees are going to get them anyway, and company ownership gives Microsoft greater control over access to its internal network." Read more...
Friday, July 28, 2006
How To: Display the clock in all programs
By default the clock only appears at the top of the Today screen. Open any other programs and it disappears. You can change this behaviour and have the clock always up there.
Tap Start Settings System Clock & Alarms More and check Diplay the clock on the title bar in all programs.
You can also access Clock & Alarms directly from the Today screen by tapping on the Date plugin.
Tap Start Settings System Clock & Alarms More and check Diplay the clock on the title bar in all programs.
You can also access Clock & Alarms directly from the Today screen by tapping on the Date plugin.
BETA: TextMaker 2006 for Pocket PCs
When TextMaker was released for the Pocket PC three years ago, it was an overnight sensation: a full-featured word processor with the capabilities of a desktop word processor and perfectly adapted to Pocket PCs.
If you thought there wouldn't be a way to improve on TextMaker 2002, think again...
TextMaker 2006 for Pocket PCs is here and offers a huge array of improvements.
NEW: Drastically improved document filters for Microsoft Word and RTF
NEW: Import of OpenOffice.org and OpenDocument documents
NEW: Complete AutoShapes-compatibel drawing layer built in
NEW: Automatic numbering of headings and paragraphs
NEW: Line numbering
NEW: Hierarchical bullets and paragraph numbering
NEW: Easily indent/outdent lists and paragraphs with a key press
NEW: Track changes in your documents for easy revising
NEW: Comments as balloons
Hubdog brings Blogs to Windows Mobile devices
Countless number of people out there are reading almost everything on their mobiles and it’s growing everyday.
To help bloggers address this new opportunity, SRN has officially launched Hubdog Blogger Program: http://www.hubdog.com/affiliates
Hubdog’s mobile publisher program allows affiliate bloggers to create mobile versions of their blogs that are perfectly fit to Windows Mobile devices. Plus the service is completely free and totally user friendly.
See for yourself: http://www.hubdog.com/channel/2499/preview
The program’s built-in marketing toolset allows partner bloggers to add their own personalized subscription button or “chicklet” to their blog’s sidebar. This allows Windows Mobile users to easily get an optimize version of their favorite blogs on their devices, a version that can be access either online (live mode) or offline (podcast mode). Read more...
To help bloggers address this new opportunity, SRN has officially launched Hubdog Blogger Program: http://www.hubdog.com/affiliates
Hubdog’s mobile publisher program allows affiliate bloggers to create mobile versions of their blogs that are perfectly fit to Windows Mobile devices. Plus the service is completely free and totally user friendly.
See for yourself: http://www.hubdog.com/channel/2499/preview
The program’s built-in marketing toolset allows partner bloggers to add their own personalized subscription button or “chicklet” to their blog’s sidebar. This allows Windows Mobile users to easily get an optimize version of their favorite blogs on their devices, a version that can be access either online (live mode) or offline (podcast mode). Read more...
Thursday, July 27, 2006
How To: Align the screen every few weeks
When you tap a selection in your Pocket PC and nothing happens, or another button is selected instead, the touch screen most likely needs alignment. It's a good idea to align the screen every few weeks to avoid the alignment getting so skewered that you can even correctly tap items on the edge of the screen. To align the screen, tap Start and Settings. Select the System tab and select Screen. Click the Align Screen button. You'll see a cross-shaped target; tap it accurately and firmly. The target moves several more times until the screen is aligned. After the screen is set, Screen Settings should appear again. Click OK and Close to return to the Desktop, and your alignment should be improved.
Microsoft to deliver IE 7 through Automatic Updates
Microsoft will release the final version of Internet Explorer 7 in the forth quarter of 2006 through Autmatic updates. Since AU requires little user intervention, the software giant "will give users a chance to opt in or out of receiving the IE 7 release".
Although software delivered via AU usually is sent automatically without any interaction from the PC user, Microsoft will give users a chance to opt in or out of receiving the IE 7 release, Schare said. This is following the same tactic Microsoft used when it released Windows XP Service Pack 2, which included the previous version of IE, he said. When the IE 7 release comes up on a PC’s AU service, the service will ask users if they want to install it now, not install it at all or install it later. Read more...
Although software delivered via AU usually is sent automatically without any interaction from the PC user, Microsoft will give users a chance to opt in or out of receiving the IE 7 release, Schare said. This is following the same tactic Microsoft used when it released Windows XP Service Pack 2, which included the previous version of IE, he said. When the IE 7 release comes up on a PC’s AU service, the service will ask users if they want to install it now, not install it at all or install it later. Read more...
Wednesday, July 26, 2006
How To: More memory is not enough
We never have enough memory because the more memory we have the faster our device as well. Most applications want to install themselves to the device memory, but with some tweaks it is possible to force them to save data to the storage card. First you will need to have a registry editor and secondly you must be very careful. You must not play with the registry if you don't know how to. You're doing this at your own risk. Else, open up your registry editor as we're going to change the settings for Internet Explorer and the inbox so that Temp files, cookies, History and emails are moved and stored to the Storage card.
Go to HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Shell Folders And change the following keys to show:
\Storage Card\Pocket IE\Temporary Internet Files
\Storage Card\Pocket IE\Cookies
\Storage Card\Pocket IE\History This will ensure all your IE cache goes on your storage card.
Create the following folders on your Storage Card:
\Storage Card\Inbox
\Storage Card\Inbox\Attachments, Next, create the following registry entries:- HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\MAPI:
AttachPath=\Storage Card\Inbox\Attachments
PropertyPath=\Storage Card\Inbox
Go to HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Shell Folders And change the following keys to show:
\Storage Card\Pocket IE\Temporary Internet Files
\Storage Card\Pocket IE\Cookies
\Storage Card\Pocket IE\History This will ensure all your IE cache goes on your storage card.
Create the following folders on your Storage Card:
\Storage Card\Inbox
\Storage Card\Inbox\Attachments, Next, create the following registry entries:- HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\MAPI:
AttachPath=\Storage Card\Inbox\Attachments
PropertyPath=\Storage Card\Inbox
Free: Pocket MSN Search v1.0
Almost everyone knows that MSN Search site doesn't have version optimized for PDA devices. But now exists Pocket MSN Search application and you can search all Web resources via MSN search engine with you favorites Windows Mobile devices.
As you can see on attached screenshots, it's easy to use this program. Just type keyword, optionally select some options and click 'Search' from main menu.
Application has localization for English and Polish language.
All URL addresses are opening in default web browser with Skweezer.net service to optimize selected pages for PDA devices.
Download (Requires .NET CF v2.0)
As you can see on attached screenshots, it's easy to use this program. Just type keyword, optionally select some options and click 'Search' from main menu.
Application has localization for English and Polish language.
All URL addresses are opening in default web browser with Skweezer.net service to optimize selected pages for PDA devices.
Download (Requires .NET CF v2.0)
Tuesday, July 25, 2006
New: MultiIE 4.0 Available Now!
MultiIE is a $17.95-worth plugin for Pocket Internet Explorer. Its main feature is the multi-window capability. But I find the price expensive and I'd rather buy opera mini which has more features and supports SSL. By the way, I did buy Opera 8.6.
How To: Delete email accounts
I once had to delete one of my email accounts and could not easily figure out how do it. It's nowhere mentionned that you you have to tap and hold on the the account itself and a menu will appear with the option to delete the account. As this is not quite obvious, here are the steps that will let you do it.
Open Messaging
Tap Menu - Tools – Options – Accounts tab. Tap and hold the account and select Delete.
That's it.
Open Messaging
Tap Menu - Tools – Options – Accounts tab. Tap and hold the account and select Delete.
That's it.
Monday, July 24, 2006
Off topic: Free MS Visual Basic 2005 book
This is worth the download. You will learn how to program stuff for Windows Mobile. Sample codes are also available.
Get a focused, first look at the features and capabilities in Microsoft Visual Basic 2005, Visual Studio 2005, and the .NET Framework 2.0. If you currently work with Visual Basic 6, these authors fully understand the adoption and code migration issues you'll encounter. They'll step you through a quick primer on .NET Framework programming, offering guidance for a productive transition. If you already work with .NET, you'll jump directly into what's new, learning how to extend your existing skills. From the innovations in rapid application development, debugging, and deployment, to new data access, desktop, and Web programming capabilities, you get the insights and code walkthroughs you need to be productive right away.
Download book and sample codes
Get a focused, first look at the features and capabilities in Microsoft Visual Basic 2005, Visual Studio 2005, and the .NET Framework 2.0. If you currently work with Visual Basic 6, these authors fully understand the adoption and code migration issues you'll encounter. They'll step you through a quick primer on .NET Framework programming, offering guidance for a productive transition. If you already work with .NET, you'll jump directly into what's new, learning how to extend your existing skills. From the innovations in rapid application development, debugging, and deployment, to new data access, desktop, and Web programming capabilities, you get the insights and code walkthroughs you need to be productive right away.
Download book and sample codes
Free: Make your Programs icons smaller
This utility lets you modify the size of your program icons in the Programs folder. You will be able to view them in list mode and with details. This functionality is available in Windows desktop. You can download it here free.
The programmer's website has several interesting utilities like adding icons to the today tray utility. Do not hesitate to make a donation.
The programmer's website has several interesting utilities like adding icons to the today tray utility. Do not hesitate to make a donation.
How To: Change Internet Explorer Home page
To better optimize my PDA, I thought it wise to replace Internet Explorer default home to a real webpage. This way, a connection is immediately initiated when I launch Pocket Explorer and Pocket PC Mauritius is displayed on the screen. There are two ways to change the default home page. The first one is through Internet Explorer options and the second requires modifying the Registry. Remember: Messing up with the registry can render your pda useless. Be extremely careful.
Open Internet Explorer
First thing you need to go the page you want as your homepage, Pocket PC Mauritius is a good example :-). Tap Menu – Tools – Options – General Tab – Use current.
or
Open Registry
Go to HKLM – Software – Microsoft – Internet Explorer – AboutURLs - Home and insert the link to Pocket PC Mauritius.
Open Internet Explorer
First thing you need to go the page you want as your homepage, Pocket PC Mauritius is a good example :-). Tap Menu – Tools – Options – General Tab – Use current.
or
Open Registry
Go to HKLM – Software – Microsoft – Internet Explorer – AboutURLs - Home and insert the link to Pocket PC Mauritius.
Friday, July 21, 2006
News: rich content display on low-CPU low-memory devices
Actimagine offers a great solution for viewing entire movies on mobile devices. So far Nokia and SonyEricsson offers free blockbusters on their latest smartphones.
On mobile phones, Actimagine software solutions can be used to deliver TV-like video: movies and music clips, full screen at 30 frames per second. Content can be embedded in the handset, streamed through 3G networks or stored on memory cards and SIM cards. Full length blockbusters can be packaged on 128MB.
Video Ringtones and Games based on vector graphics are also two main applications. Read more...
On mobile phones, Actimagine software solutions can be used to deliver TV-like video: movies and music clips, full screen at 30 frames per second. Content can be embedded in the handset, streamed through 3G networks or stored on memory cards and SIM cards. Full length blockbusters can be packaged on 128MB.
Video Ringtones and Games based on vector graphics are also two main applications. Read more...
Free: Start Menu Gridview-Listview Toggler for WM5 Smartphones
This utility allows you to change from the default listview to Gridview. If you don't want to install the program because of space constraints you can modify a registry key:
Change the GridView DWORD value in HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Shell\StartMenu as follows:
* GridView DWORD Value = 1, for GridView
* GridView DWORD Value = 0, for ListView
Download
Change the GridView DWORD value in HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Shell\StartMenu as follows:
* GridView DWORD Value = 1, for GridView
* GridView DWORD Value = 0, for ListView
Download
How To: Adjust text size
Your Pocket PC pc lets you modify the text size. This way you can either see more contents on your screen or make reading easier. However this change will apply to the whole device and not a specific program. This is how you do it:
You need to go to Start > Settings > System and tap the Screen icon, then the Text size tab. You will be able to adjust the text size, using the slider, to your convenience.
You need to go to Start > Settings > System and tap the Screen icon, then the Text size tab. You will be able to adjust the text size, using the slider, to your convenience.
Thursday, July 20, 2006
Free: Toonel the bandwidth saver
Toonel.net exploits a tunneling technique combined with data compression. It runs compressed data frames from toonel client to one of the toonel servers and then these are forwarded to the target host. Reducing the size of resources that are transferred between the server and the client makes more efficient use of the user's bandwidth.
Toonel.net: what it is good for and why is it different?
expensive transports (e.g. GPRS, CDMA…)
cross platform
narrowband or slow connections (e.g. dial-up)
built from open source components
stretching download limits
allows to compress virtually any traffic
Download here
Toonel.net: what it is good for and why is it different?
expensive transports (e.g. GPRS, CDMA…)
cross platform
narrowband or slow connections (e.g. dial-up)
built from open source components
stretching download limits
allows to compress virtually any traffic
Download here
How To: Restore broken shortcuts
I'm starting a series of How to topics which I hope you will find useful. Your contribution is most welcome or you may even email me problems that you came across and I'll help you fix it.
Let’s say that you’ve installed a software on your SD card and it’s been working fine until the day you removed the card to use your Wifi card. After that your programs just stopped working as before because of a “Could not locate path” problem. Not even a soft reset would fix it.
Believe it or not, it’s very simple to fix. Just open File Explorer and navigate to where you installed the program. Click on it and hold then select Copy from the menu. Then go to Windows\Start Menu\Programs\, Tap in an empty space and select Paste Shortcut from the menu. If you receive a message warning you that the file already exists and if you want to replace it, just click OK. Then go to Start > Programs > your software, tap and it should work.
Let’s say that you’ve installed a software on your SD card and it’s been working fine until the day you removed the card to use your Wifi card. After that your programs just stopped working as before because of a “Could not locate path” problem. Not even a soft reset would fix it.
Believe it or not, it’s very simple to fix. Just open File Explorer and navigate to where you installed the program. Click on it and hold then select Copy from the menu. Then go to Windows\Start Menu\Programs\, Tap in an empty space and select Paste Shortcut from the menu. If you receive a message warning you that the file already exists and if you want to replace it, just click OK. Then go to Start > Programs > your software, tap and it should work.
Wednesday, July 19, 2006
AirFolder - The Unlimited Memory Card.
Need more space on your device? Then get ready to spend $29.95 for Air folder. Once you have a connection established you can even listen to music that you stored in Airfolder. I guess that will work if you manage to keep your internet connection open that long. I don't know about you, but I'll stick to my 4GB SD card.
AirFolder is an application that allows you to access your files and folders on our server directly from File Explorer on Windows Mobile device. When you install AirFolder, it will create the new folder, "Air Folder", on your PocketPC or SmartPhone. When the software is running and you are connected to the Internet, you can access your AirFolder just as you would any local storage on your device. You can easily drag and drop files and entire folders from your local storage to your AirFolder account.
Read more
AirFolder is an application that allows you to access your files and folders on our server directly from File Explorer on Windows Mobile device. When you install AirFolder, it will create the new folder, "Air Folder", on your PocketPC or SmartPhone. When the software is running and you are connected to the Internet, you can access your AirFolder just as you would any local storage on your device. You can easily drag and drop files and entire folders from your local storage to your AirFolder account.
Read more
A fix available for ActiveSync 4.2
Users have reported experiencing problems with connecting to the internet from the device when upgrading from ActiveSync 4.1 to 4.2.
ActiveSync version 4.2 made a change to how it interacts with the Windows networking stack to use Layered Service Providers (LSPs) on outgoing Desktop-Pass-Through connections. This allows for improved compatibility in environments where connections to the internet must be passed through these LSPs (ISA Proxy is one such example). Unfortunately, it appears this change has caused some issues for a small segment of users who have LSPs that interfere with ActiveSync communication.
There is a registry key fix which will essentially remove this change.Please download and rename the attached text file with the .txt extension to the .reg extension.
In other words, change the file LSPvalue.txt to LSPvalue.reg. Afterwards, please double click on the newly renamed .reg file and click on the "Yes" button.This should resolve your issues.
Thanks,
Edington
--
Edington Watt
Windows Mobile Platform
Microsoft Corp.
LSPvalue.txt
Via PdaPhonehome.com
ActiveSync version 4.2 made a change to how it interacts with the Windows networking stack to use Layered Service Providers (LSPs) on outgoing Desktop-Pass-Through connections. This allows for improved compatibility in environments where connections to the internet must be passed through these LSPs (ISA Proxy is one such example). Unfortunately, it appears this change has caused some issues for a small segment of users who have LSPs that interfere with ActiveSync communication.
There is a registry key fix which will essentially remove this change.Please download and rename the attached text file with the .txt extension to the .reg extension.
In other words, change the file LSPvalue.txt to LSPvalue.reg. Afterwards, please double click on the newly renamed .reg file and click on the "Yes" button.This should resolve your issues.
Thanks,
Edington
--
Edington Watt
Windows Mobile Platform
Microsoft Corp.
LSPvalue.txt
Via PdaPhonehome.com
Tuesday, July 18, 2006
A clipboard for your Pocket PC
Pocket Multiclipboard is a software I consider useful, thus a must have especially if you do a lot of Word editing on your device. Even though a trial is available, I'm definitely adding it to my software library.
Copy many texts at the same timeYou can copy up to SIX texts at the same time in separated way to past them also separately, without losing any of them from your clipboard, as mentioned in the overview.
The program main window can be moved by draging and droping it.You have the option to make the main window always on top, so you don't have to bring Pocket MultiClipboard to the front every time you need to use it.
Purchase here
Copy many texts at the same timeYou can copy up to SIX texts at the same time in separated way to past them also separately, without losing any of them from your clipboard, as mentioned in the overview.
The program main window can be moved by draging and droping it.You have the option to make the main window always on top, so you don't have to bring Pocket MultiClipboard to the front every time you need to use it.
Purchase here
CABviaActiveSync FREE Edition now available!
CABviaActiveSync allows you keep a copy of cab files in your ActiveSync directory on your PC. This is helpful in case you want to uninstall and reinstall a software because cab files0 self destruct after an installation. This software is available free from Modaco.
So how does it work?
- CvAS installs on your desktop PC, and adds a right-click context menu for CAB files
- When you click the menu, the CAB is automatically parsed, copied to your ActiveSync directory, and a regular ActiveSync install is initiated
- When the install is complete, the CAB file stays in the ActiveSync directory, meaning you can un/reinstall in future, without having to archive the CAB away somewhere.
Download here
So how does it work?
- CvAS installs on your desktop PC, and adds a right-click context menu for CAB files
- When you click the menu, the CAB is automatically parsed, copied to your ActiveSync directory, and a regular ActiveSync install is initiated
- When the install is complete, the CAB file stays in the ActiveSync directory, meaning you can un/reinstall in future, without having to archive the CAB away somewhere.
Download here
What Are These Arrows (and why are they still here)?
Here is an interesting article published on the Windows Mobile Team blog about the little signal strength icon at the top of the screen. The article explains why it's permanently there and its impact on our daily use of our devices.
"If you've used a Windows Mobile phone device, you've probably seen the little signal strength icon at the top. If you're lucky, you live in a place with good signal strength and see many bars. If you're like me, you live in a cellular dead spot and are happy when you get one bar.
On many non-WM phones, the part of the icon that's not bars looks something like an antenna--a vertical line with a triangle on top of it. While you sometimes see this antenna icon on WM Phones, it's often something else. And, what that "something else" is varies from device to device. On some it's a G. On others it's an E. On still others it's two arrows pointing left and right. What are these things? What did they do with our beloved antenna triangle? And why won't they go away?" Read more...
"If you've used a Windows Mobile phone device, you've probably seen the little signal strength icon at the top. If you're lucky, you live in a place with good signal strength and see many bars. If you're like me, you live in a cellular dead spot and are happy when you get one bar.
On many non-WM phones, the part of the icon that's not bars looks something like an antenna--a vertical line with a triangle on top of it. While you sometimes see this antenna icon on WM Phones, it's often something else. And, what that "something else" is varies from device to device. On some it's a G. On others it's an E. On still others it's two arrows pointing left and right. What are these things? What did they do with our beloved antenna triangle? And why won't they go away?" Read more...
Monday, July 17, 2006
Free: Text messages Schedule application for Windows Mobile Smartphones
It's very easy to forget the birthday of a friend or even a family member. RJV SMS Scheduler 1.0 is a free utility that will automatically send your birthday greetings and other SMS messages even while you sleep.
Features:
- Can schedule to a max of 10 SMS
- With Add, Edit, Delete and Send Now options
- Can insert multiple recipients in one SMS- Alert Tone (with Delivery Status) on each schedule
- Works on all Mobile Phone Nos including international Mobile Nos.
- Easy to use
- Freeware!
Download
Features:
- Can schedule to a max of 10 SMS
- With Add, Edit, Delete and Send Now options
- Can insert multiple recipients in one SMS- Alert Tone (with Delivery Status) on each schedule
- Works on all Mobile Phone Nos including international Mobile Nos.
- Easy to use
- Freeware!
Download
Free: Protect your Inbox with SecureInbox 1.0
This is a nice one, if you want to password protect to your inbox and keep some level of privacy.
"SecureInbox is a first-level security to prevent other people from reading your messages (SMS and Email) or using your phone to write SMS without your permission. See Help for instruction on how to use. Developed using eVB 3.0 for Smartphones. Special thanks to John Cody..."
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"SecureInbox is a first-level security to prevent other people from reading your messages (SMS and Email) or using your phone to write SMS without your permission. See Help for instruction on how to use. Developed using eVB 3.0 for Smartphones. Special thanks to John Cody..."
Download
Ultimate Theft Alert v2.1 (for Pocket PC Phone Editions only)
If anybody gives Ultimate theft a try, please share your experience. I'm using Eye on Thief and I'm quite happy with it.
Ultimate Theft Alert v2.1 is an innovative stealth software that sends the thief's contact number to a pre-defined mobile phone number when your device is stolen.
The software works quietly hidden in the device by automatically checking the Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card every time the device is cold-booted, soft-reset or after a SIM change. So when an unmatched SIM to the Owner's is recognized, it sends an SMS using the thief's SIM card to your pre-defined number (Maybe to your Dad'/Partner' number). So its like getting the thief' mobile number itself!
The software will not let the thief know that its been running or an SMS has been sent from his SIM.
The software supports Multiple SIMs to be added to owner's SIM list and it is compatible on all Pocket PC devices running on Windows Mobile! WM5 too!
Download here
Ultimate Theft Alert v2.1 is an innovative stealth software that sends the thief's contact number to a pre-defined mobile phone number when your device is stolen.
The software works quietly hidden in the device by automatically checking the Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card every time the device is cold-booted, soft-reset or after a SIM change. So when an unmatched SIM to the Owner's is recognized, it sends an SMS using the thief's SIM card to your pre-defined number (Maybe to your Dad'/Partner' number). So its like getting the thief' mobile number itself!
The software will not let the thief know that its been running or an SMS has been sent from his SIM.
The software supports Multiple SIMs to be added to owner's SIM list and it is compatible on all Pocket PC devices running on Windows Mobile! WM5 too!
Download here
13 Tips for Improving Camera Phone Photos
Our PDAs are great for managing data on the go and providing wireless internet at any time but when it comes to photos, the builtin camera is not as responsive as the other features. Here are 13 tips that will improve the photos you take. They really work.
"We are living in a time where ‘convergence’ is everywhere. Gone are the days when a camera was a camera, a MP3 player was an MP3 player, a phone was a phone…." Read more...
"We are living in a time where ‘convergence’ is everywhere. Gone are the days when a camera was a camera, a MP3 player was an MP3 player, a phone was a phone…." Read more...
Friday, July 14, 2006
Yahoo! and Microsoft Bridge Global Instant Messaging Communities
Microsoft and Yahoo announced that they started a limited public beta testing of interoperability between their respective instant messaging. "Consumers worldwide from Microsoft and Yahoo! will be able to take advantage of IM interoperability and join the limited public beta program. They will be among the first to exchange instant messages across the free services as well as see their friends’ online presence, view personal status messages, share select emoticons, view offline messages and add new contacts from either service at no cost.2 Yahoo! and Microsoft plan to make the interoperability between their respective IM services broadly available to consumers in the coming months.
“This first-of-its-kind interoperability between consumer IM leaders Microsoft and Yahoo! gives our customers tremendous control, convenience and freedom in their Web communication experiences with Windows Live,” said Blake Irving, corporate vice president, Windows Live Platform at Microsoft. “We’re proud to deliver this latest advancement in IM services that empower people to communicate with virtually whomever they want, wherever they want and whenever they want.” Read more...
“This first-of-its-kind interoperability between consumer IM leaders Microsoft and Yahoo! gives our customers tremendous control, convenience and freedom in their Web communication experiences with Windows Live,” said Blake Irving, corporate vice president, Windows Live Platform at Microsoft. “We’re proud to deliver this latest advancement in IM services that empower people to communicate with virtually whomever they want, wherever they want and whenever they want.” Read more...
Thursday, July 13, 2006
Palm, Vodafone and Microsoft Collaborate on Next-Generation Treo Smartphone for Europe
There has been rumors of a new Palm device in the mobile world and now it's confirmed by this joint press release. However, no pictures of the 3G/UMTS will be available until the release date of the PDA. Anyway, that's good news. But the Treo Smartphone will only be available to Vodafone Europe customers. What about the rest of us? Read more...
Wednesday, July 12, 2006
Introducing the emoze Beta Testing Program
The emoze Mobile Email Revolution is rolling down the hill like a snow ball. Over the past few months, the emoze team has been collecting inputs and suggestions from our rapidly growing worldwide community, working over a wide variety of networks and on hundreds of different mobile devices.The outcome - the upcoming release of emoze Personal Edition version 1.1. Now - more than ever - we want to hear what you have to say. We would like to invite you to become a beta tester for the upcoming version of emoze. Together, we can make free mobile email better, faster, and even more reliable. To join our Beta Testing Program, go to https://emoze.com/emozeBetaTest/ and make your voice heard!
Tuesday, July 11, 2006
Pocket PC Mauritius goes Mobile
Friday, July 07, 2006
Free: Download TodayAgenda
TodayAgenda displays appointments and tasks on your today screen up to 30 days in advance. It replaces the default Outlook plugin with a lot of more features.Functions:
View appointments (including location) up to 30 days in advance
View tasks (include status) up to 30 days in advance
View current day and time
Open tasks and appointments from your today screen
"Complete" tasks via context menu on your today screen
Create new appointments and tasks via context menu on your today screen
Delete appointments and tasks
Open calendar and task list (tap and tap'n'hold on the TodayAgenda icon)
Anniversary function: for all day, free, yearly appointments without end date the years since the beginning are displayed
Sniff passwords from your Pocket PC
As a network administrator, you want to protect your users' confidential data. What better way to do this than to stroll down the hall with Airscanner(TM) Mobile Sniffer hidden in your pocket? Thanks to our support for Ethereal packet capture format, grabbing your user's passwords out of the airwaves is as easy as watching a movie! Your users unintentionally send their passwords through the air in clear text, so it is better that you discover this first before a malicious drive-by hacker does it for you. Airscanner(TM) Mobile Sniffer also works in promiscuous mode, so you can also discover unauthorized users who may be associating with one of your access points. Read more...
HumanWare Launches Maestro 2.0, the New Generation of PDA for Blind People
This may be another news about new technology for the visually impaired people, but this one seems to be the best of them out there.
"HumanWare is proud to announce the release of Maestro 2.0, an enhanced version of the mainstream PDA for the visually impaired. Maestro offers the unparalleled benefits of portability and mobility found in PDAs for sighted people. Version 2.0 has a multitude of new functions, including a Wi-Fi e-mail manager, a media player for music and audio books, and a task manager. And everything is done from the palm of your hand and is 100% accessible to visually impaired people."
Read more...
"HumanWare is proud to announce the release of Maestro 2.0, an enhanced version of the mainstream PDA for the visually impaired. Maestro offers the unparalleled benefits of portability and mobility found in PDAs for sighted people. Version 2.0 has a multitude of new functions, including a Wi-Fi e-mail manager, a media player for music and audio books, and a task manager. And everything is done from the palm of your hand and is 100% accessible to visually impaired people."
Read more...
Thursday, July 06, 2006
Buy the HTC TyTN on Expansys.Com
This superb device is now available on Expansys UK. Hopefully it will be available for purchase in the US soon. Here are some of its features:
• Platform: Microsoft® Windows Mobile® 5.0 with Messaging and Security Feature Pack
• Dimensions:
- 112.5 mm(L) x 58 mm(W) x 21.95 mm(T)
- 176 g with battery pack
• Processor: 400MHz Samsung stacked CPU
• Memory:
- ROM: 128MB (for programs and users’ storage)
- RAM: 64MB SDRAM
• Main LCD Module:
- 2.8" transflective TFT-LCD with backlight LEDs, touch-sensitive screen
- 240 x 320 portrait resolution with 64K Colours
• Communications:
- Dual-mode, HSDPA/UMTS (2100MHz for Europe and 850/1900MHz for USA)
- GSM/GPRS/EDGE quad band (850/900/1800/1900)
You can order it here.
• Platform: Microsoft® Windows Mobile® 5.0 with Messaging and Security Feature Pack
• Dimensions:
- 112.5 mm(L) x 58 mm(W) x 21.95 mm(T)
- 176 g with battery pack
• Processor: 400MHz Samsung stacked CPU
• Memory:
- ROM: 128MB (for programs and users’ storage)
- RAM: 64MB SDRAM
• Main LCD Module:
- 2.8" transflective TFT-LCD with backlight LEDs, touch-sensitive screen
- 240 x 320 portrait resolution with 64K Colours
• Communications:
- Dual-mode, HSDPA/UMTS (2100MHz for Europe and 850/1900MHz for USA)
- GSM/GPRS/EDGE quad band (850/900/1800/1900)
You can order it here.
Microsoft's Ipod killer on the shelves by Christmas
According to Reuters, the unnamed device is to be released in December and one of its features is the capability for users to download music and videos over the air. Read more...
Final version of Microsoft ActiveSync 4.2 released
A final version of Activesync 4.2 is available for download from Microsoft website. This new version still lacks wifi synchronization though.
Microsoft ActiveSync 4.2 is the latest sync software release for Windows Mobile-based devices. ActiveSync provides a great synchronization experience with Windows®-based PCs and Microsoft Outlook right out of the box. ActiveSync acts as the gateway between your Windows-based PC and Windows Mobile-based device, enabling the transfer of Outlook information, Office documents, pictures, music, videos and applications to and from your device. In addition to synchronizing with a desktop PC, ActiveSync can synchronize directly with Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 so that you can keep your e-mail, calendar data, tasks and contact information updated wirelessly when you’re away from your PC.*
Changes in ActiveSync 4.2 help resolve connectivity related issues with Microsoft Outlook, proxies, partnerships, and connectivity.
Microsoft Outlook Improvements: Resolves issues relating to error code 85010014.
Proxy/DTPT interaction Improvements: Improved auto configuration of device Connection Manager settings when desktop has no proxy path to the internet.
Improved Desktop Pass Thru behavior with ISA proxy failures.
Partnership improvements: Better resolution of multiple devices with the same name syncing with the same desktop.
Connectivity Improvements: Better handling of VPN clients (resolve unbinding of protocols from our RNDIS adapter). New auto detection of connectivity failure with user diagnostic alerts.
ActiveSync 4.2 supports PC sync via USB cable, Bluetooth, or infrared connection.
Click here to go to download page
Microsoft ActiveSync 4.2 is the latest sync software release for Windows Mobile-based devices. ActiveSync provides a great synchronization experience with Windows®-based PCs and Microsoft Outlook right out of the box. ActiveSync acts as the gateway between your Windows-based PC and Windows Mobile-based device, enabling the transfer of Outlook information, Office documents, pictures, music, videos and applications to and from your device. In addition to synchronizing with a desktop PC, ActiveSync can synchronize directly with Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 so that you can keep your e-mail, calendar data, tasks and contact information updated wirelessly when you’re away from your PC.*
Changes in ActiveSync 4.2 help resolve connectivity related issues with Microsoft Outlook, proxies, partnerships, and connectivity.
Microsoft Outlook Improvements: Resolves issues relating to error code 85010014.
Proxy/DTPT interaction Improvements: Improved auto configuration of device Connection Manager settings when desktop has no proxy path to the internet.
Improved Desktop Pass Thru behavior with ISA proxy failures.
Partnership improvements: Better resolution of multiple devices with the same name syncing with the same desktop.
Connectivity Improvements: Better handling of VPN clients (resolve unbinding of protocols from our RNDIS adapter). New auto detection of connectivity failure with user diagnostic alerts.
ActiveSync 4.2 supports PC sync via USB cable, Bluetooth, or infrared connection.
Click here to go to download page
Free Google Pack-like Installer for Windows Mobile Pocket PC
Hubdog Software Pack is a Google Pack-like Desktop Installer for Windows Mobile Pocket PC. In just a few clicks, it sets you up for an optimal mobile media experience; letting you enjoy your device’s infotainment and entertainment capacities to its fullest ! Stay tuned, Hubdog Pack will keep adding more essential software titles in the coming months.
Safe, quick and easy, Hubdog Software Pack greatly simplifies Hubdog’s installation process. Read more...
Download here.
Safe, quick and easy, Hubdog Software Pack greatly simplifies Hubdog’s installation process. Read more...
Download here.
Wednesday, July 05, 2006
JETware Hands-free Extension for Windows Mobile phones
The JETware Hands-free Extension provides additional functionality to the built-in Windows Mobile support for the Bluetooth Hands-Free Profile. The Extension allows hands-free devices to:
Read contacts from the Outlook phonebook (“ME” phonebook)
Read contacts from the SIM (“SM” phonebook)
Read the list of dialed calls from the call history (“DC” phonebook)
Read the list of received calls from the call history (“RC” phonebook)
Read the list of missed calls from the call history (“MC” phonebook)
Filter contacts from Outlook phonebook based on Outlook contact categories
Limit number of contacts returned from any phonebook
New! Activate Microsoft Voice Command voice dialing over Bluetooth
New! Use custom ringtones through your Bluetooth device
Show battery charge level
Show signal strength
Show roaming status
Display carrier name
Read message headings from ActiveSync, SMS, or other mail provider
New message notification
Delete messages
Read SIM serial number (used to automatically select display language)
Read GSM phone IMEI number
Read phone default phone number
Read current time from phone
New! Improved Caller ID
Download: Smartphone Pocket PC
Read contacts from the Outlook phonebook (“ME” phonebook)
Read contacts from the SIM (“SM” phonebook)
Read the list of dialed calls from the call history (“DC” phonebook)
Read the list of received calls from the call history (“RC” phonebook)
Read the list of missed calls from the call history (“MC” phonebook)
Filter contacts from Outlook phonebook based on Outlook contact categories
Limit number of contacts returned from any phonebook
New! Activate Microsoft Voice Command voice dialing over Bluetooth
New! Use custom ringtones through your Bluetooth device
Show battery charge level
Show signal strength
Show roaming status
Display carrier name
Read message headings from ActiveSync, SMS, or other mail provider
New message notification
Delete messages
Read SIM serial number (used to automatically select display language)
Read GSM phone IMEI number
Read phone default phone number
Read current time from phone
New! Improved Caller ID
Download: Smartphone Pocket PC
Off topic: Dog saves diabetic owner by dialing 911
This is a true and beautiful story about a dog that saved his master after he went into a diabetic seizure. "A beagle that dialed 911 on her owner's Cingular Wireless phone, potentially saving his life after he went into a diabetic seizure, is the first animal to receive the prestigious VITA Wireless Samaritan Award. Belle and her owner, Kevin Weaver, will travel to Washington, D.C. on June 19, 2006 to be recognized at The 12th Annual Wireless Foundation Achievement Awards Dinner.
Each year, CTIA-The Wireless Foundation presents the VITA (Latin for "life") Wireless Samaritan Awards to honor people (and, in this case, an animal) across the United States who used their wireless phones to save lives, stop crime and help in other emergency situations. Wireless carriers submit nominations for the awards. Cingular Wireless submitted Belle's nomination." Read more...
Each year, CTIA-The Wireless Foundation presents the VITA (Latin for "life") Wireless Samaritan Awards to honor people (and, in this case, an animal) across the United States who used their wireless phones to save lives, stop crime and help in other emergency situations. Wireless carriers submit nominations for the awards. Cingular Wireless submitted Belle's nomination." Read more...
SAMSUNG Develops 2Gb Flash Memory and releases slimmest WM5 Smartphone
In short and non-technical terms, this new flash memory is going to make any device, not noly PDAs and Smartphones, a lot more faster in terms of read and write. What I would like to know is how does this new technology will affect the battery life of our devices. I'll ask Samsung and keep you inform. Read Samsung's press release.
While you're there, just take a minute to check Samsung's latest SGH-i320 smartphone. Of course it runs WM5, has Push Mail, is tri-band and has a QWERTY keyboard. It's also the slimmest smartphone out there. Read more...
While you're there, just take a minute to check Samsung's latest SGH-i320 smartphone. Of course it runs WM5, has Push Mail, is tri-band and has a QWERTY keyboard. It's also the slimmest smartphone out there. Read more...
Tuesday, July 04, 2006
Why Persistent Storage is a good thing
I keep receiving emails about the differences between WM2003 and WM5. More precisely, PDA users still are having trouble understanding Persistent Storage. I visited the Windows Mobile Team blog and came across an interesting article by Mike Calligaro. The language is simple and you will get to understand what Persistent Storage is and why you should consider moving to Windows Mobile 5. Read more...
Antivirus, Anti-spam & firewall for your Pda.
Fortinet will be providing an antivirus solution with some interesting tools to protect against the threats targeting our beloved devices. However, Forticlient mobile will be made available to device manufactures and mobile operators. The software offers "full antivirus, MMS/SMS anti-spam, personal firewall and address book protection and IPSec VPN capabilities to protect mobile subscribers against constantly evolving and sophisticated mobile threats." Forticlient will be available for both Windows mobile and Symbian phones and PDAs.
Click here to read the press release.
Click here to read the press release.
Monday, July 03, 2006
Free: Call To Contacts
Call To Contact allows you to easily add new phone numbers to existing phone contacts with just a few clicks. When an
incoming phone call is received, Call To Contact checks to see if that number is already associated with one of your contacts.
If not, Call To Contact will prompt you to add the number once the phone conversation finishes.
FEATURES:
Simple to use. Simply start Call To Contact, and it does the rest! You are only notified when necessary.
“One Hand-Friendly”. Call To Contact is designed with phone operation in mind, using softkey menu buttons and directional pad navigation to minimize the need for stylus input.
Download Cab file
Download desktop installation
incoming phone call is received, Call To Contact checks to see if that number is already associated with one of your contacts.
If not, Call To Contact will prompt you to add the number once the phone conversation finishes.
FEATURES:
Simple to use. Simply start Call To Contact, and it does the rest! You are only notified when necessary.
“One Hand-Friendly”. Call To Contact is designed with phone operation in mind, using softkey menu buttons and directional pad navigation to minimize the need for stylus input.
Download Cab file
Download desktop installation
Saturday, July 01, 2006
Windows Mobile How-To Hands on Labs
Learn to develop software for your device with these hands on lab form Microsoft.
"If you learn by doing, these step-by-step hands-on labs are great ways to learn about Windows Mobile, Visual Studio, .NET Compact Framework, and SQL Mobile. Each lab includes sample code and a step-by-step instruction manual that will guide you through a specific development scenario."
Download page
"If you learn by doing, these step-by-step hands-on labs are great ways to learn about Windows Mobile, Visual Studio, .NET Compact Framework, and SQL Mobile. Each lab includes sample code and a step-by-step instruction manual that will guide you through a specific development scenario."
Download page
Download Windows Live Messenger for free
See them on the screen
Show and tell: Grab a webcam and start a video conversation within minutes.
Share stuff
Set up a Sharing Folder with a friend. Drop in photos and other stuff, as many as your computer can handle. See it even when one of you is offline.
A network of millions
Tap into the world's largest IM network, with hundreds of millions of customers worldwide.
Soon: talk to your Yahoo! friends, too
Soon you'll be able to use Windows Live Messenger to talk to your friends who use Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. The world's largest IM network is getting even bigger.
Download here
Show and tell: Grab a webcam and start a video conversation within minutes.
Share stuff
Set up a Sharing Folder with a friend. Drop in photos and other stuff, as many as your computer can handle. See it even when one of you is offline.
A network of millions
Tap into the world's largest IM network, with hundreds of millions of customers worldwide.
Soon: talk to your Yahoo! friends, too
Soon you'll be able to use Windows Live Messenger to talk to your friends who use Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. The world's largest IM network is getting even bigger.
Download here
Friday, June 30, 2006
Microsoft releases Internet Explorer 7 Beta 3
Internet Explorer 7 Beta 3 is now available for download and includes improvements in reliability, compatibility, user features, and security. Although Internet Explorer 7 Beta 2 was layout complete, based on our customers’ feedback, we’ve made some additional changes to the look and feel of the browser. Beta 3 allows users to add the e-mail button back to the toolbar, enables users to reorder the tabs by dragging them to the left or right, and enables horizontal scrolling while zooming.
To improve the RSS experience, Internet Explorer 7 now allows users to update all their RSS feeds automatically. In addition, the user has more control in marking their RSS feeds as "READ."
Beta 2 testing has helped us improve compatibility with websites and web applications in Beta 3. Internet Explorer 7 reliability has improved in Beta 3 as several layout-rendering bugs have been fixed as well.
In addition, Beta 3 contains all the security fixes addressed in the June Internet Explorer Security Bulletin MS06-021.
Download here.
To improve the RSS experience, Internet Explorer 7 now allows users to update all their RSS feeds automatically. In addition, the user has more control in marking their RSS feeds as "READ."
Beta 2 testing has helped us improve compatibility with websites and web applications in Beta 3. Internet Explorer 7 reliability has improved in Beta 3 as several layout-rendering bugs have been fixed as well.
In addition, Beta 3 contains all the security fixes addressed in the June Internet Explorer Security Bulletin MS06-021.
Download here.
Thursday, June 29, 2006
Download Pocket Google 1.0 free
PocketGoogle is a small application for PDA devices with Windows Mobile OS. It’s replacing functionality of Google.com available for PDA in stripped visual form here www.google.com/pda and allows you search the Web from standalone application. You can go to the selected URL, in this case original page content is converted to PDA version.
PocketGoogle is freeware.
PocketGoogle using Google API and to properly working you should obtain free Google Search API Key from http://www.google.com/apis site.
Requirements:
Windows Mobile 2003 SE or Windows Mobile 5.0
Microsoft .NET Compact Framework 2.0
Download & install: You can download CAB file directly to PDA device or copy via ActiveSync application. After this, just open CAB file.
PocketGoogle is freeware.
PocketGoogle using Google API and to properly working you should obtain free Google Search API Key from http://www.google.com/apis site.
Requirements:
Windows Mobile 2003 SE or Windows Mobile 5.0
Microsoft .NET Compact Framework 2.0
Download & install: You can download CAB file directly to PDA device or copy via ActiveSync application. After this, just open CAB file.
VibeTonz Solves the Problem of a Lack of Tactile Feedback for Touchscreen
I must admit that the touchscreen technology has been somehow erratic. Well, it is not that bad but VibeTonz addresses one of it's imperfection.
Immersion Corporation, a leading developer and licensor of touch feedback technology, has expanded its VibeTonz® tactile feedback system to now provide an inexpensive and robust way of improving the usability of mobile-device touchscreens. This new VibeTonz application can provide an unmistakable tactile confirmation to the user that their finger or stylus press on the device touchscreen was accepted as input. The VibeTonz System is currently used in a number of mobile phones worldwide for supplying tactile cues in ringers, alerts, games, and other usability features.
Read more...
Immersion Corporation, a leading developer and licensor of touch feedback technology, has expanded its VibeTonz® tactile feedback system to now provide an inexpensive and robust way of improving the usability of mobile-device touchscreens. This new VibeTonz application can provide an unmistakable tactile confirmation to the user that their finger or stylus press on the device touchscreen was accepted as input. The VibeTonz System is currently used in a number of mobile phones worldwide for supplying tactile cues in ringers, alerts, games, and other usability features.
Read more...
Wednesday, June 28, 2006
Virtual Earth Mobile 1.64
Jason Fuller of Windows Mobile Team blog has posted version 1.64 of Virtual Mobile that will fix some bugs that showed up after "Virtual Earth website updated its server software".
Click here to visit Jason Fuller's blog
Click here to download the fix.
Click here to visit Jason Fuller's blog
Click here to download the fix.
A talking Pda for the blind
The pda is capable of reading printed materials, convert its readings into audio for its owner to listen through a headphone jack.
• Combining a state-of-the-art digital camera with a powerful personal data assistant, the "camera that talks" puts the best available character recognition software together with text-to-speech conversion technology--all in a single, handheld device.
• The Kurzweil-National Federation of the Blind Reader has the ability to dramatically enhance the lives of millions of people who have difficulty seeing or reading print by providing access like never before.
• Users need only hold the Reader over print-a restaurant menu, an airline ticket, a business card, a school assignment, an office memo-and in seconds they hear the contents of the printed document played back in clear synthetic speech.
• The National Federation of the Blind helped fund the development and production of the Reader and helped plan and design it, especially with respect to the user interface. As many as 500 NFB "Pioneers" have tested and influenced the design of the Reader. Read more...
• Combining a state-of-the-art digital camera with a powerful personal data assistant, the "camera that talks" puts the best available character recognition software together with text-to-speech conversion technology--all in a single, handheld device.
• The Kurzweil-National Federation of the Blind Reader has the ability to dramatically enhance the lives of millions of people who have difficulty seeing or reading print by providing access like never before.
• Users need only hold the Reader over print-a restaurant menu, an airline ticket, a business card, a school assignment, an office memo-and in seconds they hear the contents of the printed document played back in clear synthetic speech.
• The National Federation of the Blind helped fund the development and production of the Reader and helped plan and design it, especially with respect to the user interface. As many as 500 NFB "Pioneers" have tested and influenced the design of the Reader. Read more...
Tuesday, June 27, 2006
An "emotionally aware" computer being developed by MIT and Cambridge
MIT and Cambridge are developing a computer that will be able to read our minds by just analyzing our facial movements. Isn't this just mind-boggling.
"The system we have developed allows a wide range of mental states to be identified just by pointing a video camera at someone," said Professor Peter Robinson of Cambridge University in England."
"Imagine a computer that could pick the right emotional moment to try to sell you something, a future where mobile phones, cars and Web sites could read our mind and react to our moods," he added.
It could also be useful in online teaching to show whether someone understands what is being explained and in improving road safety by determining whether a driver is confused, bored or tired.
Read more via CNN
"The system we have developed allows a wide range of mental states to be identified just by pointing a video camera at someone," said Professor Peter Robinson of Cambridge University in England."
"Imagine a computer that could pick the right emotional moment to try to sell you something, a future where mobile phones, cars and Web sites could read our mind and react to our moods," he added.
It could also be useful in online teaching to show whether someone understands what is being explained and in improving road safety by determining whether a driver is confused, bored or tired.
Read more via CNN
Monday, June 26, 2006
Microsoft-Motorola alliance to offer seamless connectivty
Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq “MSFT”) and Motorola Inc. (NYSE:MOT) today announced a multiyear joint marketing and development alliance to deliver unified communications solutions using Microsoft® Office Communications Server 2007 across Motorola mobile devices and network hardware. The collaboration is intended to enable enterprise customers to seamlessly connect and share information in real time regardless of location, network or device.
The initial planned offering will start with the Motorola HC700 series rugged mobile computing devices and the Motorola Q™ smart phone. The offering will combine the presence awareness and instant messaging (IM) capabilities of Communications Server 2007 with Motorola’s Windows Mobile® 5.0-based devices through the integration of Microsoft Office Communicator Mobile with Motorola’s MOTOPRO™ Mobility Suite and Wireless Services Manager (WSM) products, enabling users to seamlessly communicate and collaborate across heterogeneous access networks.
“The alliance with Motorola will help us deliver on our unified communications vision, which centers on simplifying how people connect with one another, find information and collaborate in teams regardless of where they are or what devices they’re using,” said Gurdeep Singh Pall, corporate vice president of the Unified Communications Group at Microsoft. “In concert with Motorola’s mobility solutions, we can take unified communications to the next level and provide additional benefits, including advanced mobility features — such as seamless roaming between different wireless networks and Wi-Fi hot spots — to our mutual customers.”
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The initial planned offering will start with the Motorola HC700 series rugged mobile computing devices and the Motorola Q™ smart phone. The offering will combine the presence awareness and instant messaging (IM) capabilities of Communications Server 2007 with Motorola’s Windows Mobile® 5.0-based devices through the integration of Microsoft Office Communicator Mobile with Motorola’s MOTOPRO™ Mobility Suite and Wireless Services Manager (WSM) products, enabling users to seamlessly communicate and collaborate across heterogeneous access networks.
“The alliance with Motorola will help us deliver on our unified communications vision, which centers on simplifying how people connect with one another, find information and collaborate in teams regardless of where they are or what devices they’re using,” said Gurdeep Singh Pall, corporate vice president of the Unified Communications Group at Microsoft. “In concert with Motorola’s mobility solutions, we can take unified communications to the next level and provide additional benefits, including advanced mobility features — such as seamless roaming between different wireless networks and Wi-Fi hot spots — to our mutual customers.”
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UI Tweaker for Windows Mobile Pocket PC
UI Tweaker is a collection of 4 utilities used to customise the outlook and color scheme of the Pocket PC. This collection includes a simple theme manager and utilities to change the system colors as well as the Today color scheme. It includes PT Explorer, TdyScheme Changer, WM5Color Changer and SysColor Changer.
Download Cab file here
Download Zip file here
Download Cab file here
Download Zip file here
Tips: How to customize Word completion feature.
One of the features i use often when i type on my Pocket PC is Word Completion feature. In short it displays a list of possible words based on the first couple of characters you enter. Last week there were some requests from our visitors abou explanation of how to customize this Word Completion features and i decided to wrote some words about it.
By default, Word Completion is configured to suggest one word after you have entered two letters. So if you enter "fr" a popup box will display the word "friend", and when you tap on "friend" it will enter the rest of the letters in the word. But in case the word "friend" is not the word you are looking for, you need to enter the next letter and Word Completion will suggest another word. As you probably know ths method can speed up text entry considerably.
You have the option to change Word Completion to suggest 1 to 4 words after you have entered 1 to 7 letters. If you want to do this you need to open the Start menu, select the Settings option, and tap on the Input icon. When you do this select the Word Completion tab at the bottom of the screen and it will display the appropriate configuration screen.
If you want to have more word choices without entering another letter after the first you need to change the display word feature. I have set it to display 5 words and it works really good. I can also suggest you increase the number of letters entered to 3 or 4 for more predicting accuracy.
I hope this short guide will help you to speed up your text input with your Pocket PC.
[Source: MobileTopSoft]
By default, Word Completion is configured to suggest one word after you have entered two letters. So if you enter "fr" a popup box will display the word "friend", and when you tap on "friend" it will enter the rest of the letters in the word. But in case the word "friend" is not the word you are looking for, you need to enter the next letter and Word Completion will suggest another word. As you probably know ths method can speed up text entry considerably.
You have the option to change Word Completion to suggest 1 to 4 words after you have entered 1 to 7 letters. If you want to do this you need to open the Start menu, select the Settings option, and tap on the Input icon. When you do this select the Word Completion tab at the bottom of the screen and it will display the appropriate configuration screen.
If you want to have more word choices without entering another letter after the first you need to change the display word feature. I have set it to display 5 words and it works really good. I can also suggest you increase the number of letters entered to 3 or 4 for more predicting accuracy.
I hope this short guide will help you to speed up your text input with your Pocket PC.
[Source: MobileTopSoft]
Sunday, June 25, 2006
How Solitaire drains your battery?
For a couple of days, I noticed that my batteries were draining quite rapidly. Indeed, both batteries went dead after a day of use only. I checked if any software was running in the background and found nothing. Yesterday I found the culprit. Before it all happen, I was playing Solitaire. When I got bored with the game, I naturally closed the application. Yesterday I decided to play Solitaire again and guess what? I started the game and found that the clock was still ticking. In other words, if you don't succesfully end the game or you decide to put it aside in the middle of a game, it doesn't really close. It keeps running in the background...invisible. Even Magic Button did not detect the still running Solitaire. Looks like a bug to me. To avoid that situation, I would tap on the New Game options under Menu and then close the application. It seems to be the only way to properly kill Solitaire.
Friday, June 23, 2006
Security Configuration Manager Powertoy for Windows Mobile
The Security Configuration Manager allows you to:
See the current security configuration on your connected device (including certificates)
See the policies and certificates for standard security configurations.
Check the signature on a file.
Provision the development certificates or a standard security configuration to your connected device. (If you have the rights to do so)
You can download the powertoy here.
Sell your scoops live and earn money
Scooplive is the first Scoop international market place. Something happens on your way to work, a famous movie star is cheating on his wife in your favorite night club? Don’t hesitate anymore, take pictures with your camera phone, shoot videos and sell your scoops to journalists from all over the world. You will earn up to 85% of the sale price.Scooplive is very simple to use, you just have to upload your digital pictures or videos and keep your scoops quiet for your future clients. The biggest bid will get your scoop, and you just have to wait for your money!Now with Scooplive, forgetting your camera phone or your digital camera could cost you a lot…
Seller benefits...
Unlimited incomes
Commission rate up to 85%
Sell your scoops to journalists worldwide
Completely transparent
Send your scoop free of charge
Fast and accessible
Easy to use
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Seller benefits...
Unlimited incomes
Commission rate up to 85%
Sell your scoops to journalists worldwide
Completely transparent
Send your scoop free of charge
Fast and accessible
Easy to use
More Info...
Thursday, June 22, 2006
Motorola USB phone recharger
Motorola has reinvented the add-on extension battery as a USB device. At the Singapore-hosted CommunicAsia 2006 event this week, it unveiled the Portable Power P970 gadget, a power pack that plugs into any device with a mini USB port either to recharge the host or provide current immediately.
The P970 is essentially a 1700mAh rechargeable battery in a curvy PEBL-like casing with a USB port on top. It weighs just 79g and measures 7.4 x 5.1 x 2.4cm. Motorola is pitching the product as an accessory for its own phones and accessories, but we'd bet it will prove handy for other gadgets that can recharge through their mini USB ports, such as phones, PDA and MP3 players. Read More...
The P970 is essentially a 1700mAh rechargeable battery in a curvy PEBL-like casing with a USB port on top. It weighs just 79g and measures 7.4 x 5.1 x 2.4cm. Motorola is pitching the product as an accessory for its own phones and accessories, but we'd bet it will prove handy for other gadgets that can recharge through their mini USB ports, such as phones, PDA and MP3 players. Read More...
Wednesday, June 21, 2006
Challenge yourself with Chuzzle - By David Horn
What’s not to love about a cast of squeaking, sneezing, “googly-eyed” characters that challenge you to quickly solve a variety of puzzles? More enticing than bubble wrap – chuzzles pop when you win – Chuzzle is a fun game that can keep you entertained for hours. Chuzzles is effectively four games in one, providing different modes of play. Read more...
Free: New menu for WM5
With Windows Mobile 5, the NEW menu has disappeared. Remember, in previous versions of Windows Mobile, you could create new documents, spreadsheets, contacts or send email from the Today screen. Microsoft has replaced it with two softkeys in WM5. But you can change that by downloading this application, WM5NewMenu. The Application is fully configurable. Meaning you can add/remove applications from the list or you just might want to keep the original WM5 softkeys.
Tuesday, June 20, 2006
Install, Find, and Remove Your Apps - By Suzanne Ross
Tested on: Windows Mobile 2003 SE
I download a lot of software. Most of the time, everything just works. I click when the dialog box says click, and there's no problem. Other times, the file 'disappears' or it's a cabinet file, usually called a .CAB file. Though .CAB files generally install without a problem, there's the occasional one that needs tweaking. Sometimes I'm not sure if it can go on my storage card or how to remove it. I've gathered together some tips to help you find, install, and remove applications.
Topics
Check Free Storage Available
Download While Online
Install a .CAB file
Find Your Apps
Remove Your Apps
Helpful Software
I download a lot of software. Most of the time, everything just works. I click when the dialog box says click, and there's no problem. Other times, the file 'disappears' or it's a cabinet file, usually called a .CAB file. Though .CAB files generally install without a problem, there's the occasional one that needs tweaking. Sometimes I'm not sure if it can go on my storage card or how to remove it. I've gathered together some tips to help you find, install, and remove applications.
Topics
Check Free Storage Available
Download While Online
Install a .CAB file
Find Your Apps
Remove Your Apps
Helpful Software
Monday, June 19, 2006
Webaroo: Browse web pages without a connection
Webaroo is a free software program and service that lets you search and browse real web pages without a connection. Webaroo's advanced technology makes it simple for you to take the web with you -- and find what you are looking for anywhere, anytime. It's easy -- Webaroo stores searchable web content on your laptop, PDA or smart phone. It's fast -- searches run and pages load instantly at memory speed. It's fresh -- your Webaroo content is updated every time you sync. Get started today.
Thursday, June 15, 2006
Hubdog free mobile channels
Create mobile channels with any content feed you’ll come across on the web ! Hubdog Toolbar let you create and preview your own mobile channels easily via IE or Firefox, making your content completely nomad and always ready to go !
Access and organize your favorite web content feeds: podcasts, videocasts, blogs, Flickr pictures, e-zines, e-newspapers within personalized media channels accessible Online and on the Go via Hubdog free mobile service! Read more...
Access and organize your favorite web content feeds: podcasts, videocasts, blogs, Flickr pictures, e-zines, e-newspapers within personalized media channels accessible Online and on the Go via Hubdog free mobile service! Read more...
Upgrade your e-mail to Direct Push
The Messaging & Security Feature Pack for Windows Mobile 5.0 works well with Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 SP2 to deliver a direct, scalable and cost-effective mobile messaging solution.
This solution enables business users to easily stay connected to their Microsoft Office Outlook Mobile information while on the go and helps businesses to better protect device data.
Keep your Calendar, Contacts, Tasks, and Inbox up-to-date using Direct Push Technology. Plus, you can now browse your corporate address book over-the-air with Exchange 2003 SP2.
Better protect device data and manage devices using the Feature Pack and Exchange 2003 SP2. With this combination, IT administrators can remotely manage and enforce select corporate IT policies over-the-air via the Exchange 2003 SP2 console. Businesses can mandate policies like requiring PIN passwords for every device.
Deploy scalable, cost-effective mobile messaging solutions and reduce the need to pay for an additional third party server product and client access license fees by using existing Exchange 2003 SP2 investments. Read more...
This solution enables business users to easily stay connected to their Microsoft Office Outlook Mobile information while on the go and helps businesses to better protect device data.
Keep your Calendar, Contacts, Tasks, and Inbox up-to-date using Direct Push Technology. Plus, you can now browse your corporate address book over-the-air with Exchange 2003 SP2.
Better protect device data and manage devices using the Feature Pack and Exchange 2003 SP2. With this combination, IT administrators can remotely manage and enforce select corporate IT policies over-the-air via the Exchange 2003 SP2 console. Businesses can mandate policies like requiring PIN passwords for every device.
Deploy scalable, cost-effective mobile messaging solutions and reduce the need to pay for an additional third party server product and client access license fees by using existing Exchange 2003 SP2 investments. Read more...
Wednesday, June 14, 2006
MEM4 quadruples your memory capacity by four.
Out of memory is not a problem, introducing new technology, Mem4, the disk enlargement technology. It will quadruple your memory card capacity without interrupting your CPU's performance. If you've got a 1GB memory card, MEM4 will turn it into a 4GB card without slowing down your device. A simple click and you're done. As simple as that.
The software costs $49.95 and, obviously, no trial is available.
Click here to buy.
The software costs $49.95 and, obviously, no trial is available.
Click here to buy.
Tips: Disable error reporting and your device runs faster
The error reporting feature on your device may be a good way in helping Microsoft fix bugs or any problems you might encounter. However, That slows down your device up to the point that it’s almost impossible to use them. Error reporting is enabled by default. If you want to make your device run faster go to Start > Settings > System > Error Reporting and select Disable.
Tuesday, June 13, 2006
Get Organized With Windows Mobile - By Todd Ogasawara
Your Windows Mobile powered device is not just a great tool for staying in touch when you’re away from your desk. It can also help you take notes, learn people’s names, and even avoid parking tickets. Here are a few tips – and a few add-on utilities – to help you get the most out of your mobile device. Read more...
Download a free bluetooth toggle
Having to navigate through several windows on your Pocket PC to activate Bluetooth can be quite annoying, especially if you are in a hurry. There is a quicker way to that with a push of a button. First download the the bluetooth toggle. Copy the .cab file to your device anf tap on it to install. Then proceed to Start > Settings > Button and assign the program to a button of your choice.
Monday, June 12, 2006
MIT developing a super battery
With all the sophisticated gadgets hitting the market, it was necessary that a new battery technology be developed. Presently, it's infernally annoying to have to wait for hours for a battery to recharge and after much recharge and discharge, the battery ultimately dies and needs to be replaced. MIT is currently working on a new generation of battery that takes only seconds to recharge, lasts longer and does not need to be replaced. Basically, this means that we won't have to throw away our batteries, which is better for the environment, and will considerably reduce our battery consumption.
The MIT folks expect to produce the first prototype in the upcoming months. However, we won't see these batteries on the market before five years. We've waited long enough, so five years...
Read the article here.
The MIT folks expect to produce the first prototype in the upcoming months. However, we won't see these batteries on the market before five years. We've waited long enough, so five years...
Read the article here.
Bluetooth Wristwatch Talks to Your Mobile Phone
Finally a Bluetooth Wristwatch is going to be available. Seiko was talking about Bluetooth watches already back in 2001. Today not Seiko, but Citizen announces a commercial available Bluetooth wristwatch dubbed Citizen VIRT.
The Citizen VIRT Bluetooth watch (W700) communicates with your mobile phone and displays incoming calls. With vibration and light flashing you get notified that a call comes in. Read more...
The Citizen VIRT Bluetooth watch (W700) communicates with your mobile phone and displays incoming calls. With vibration and light flashing you get notified that a call comes in. Read more...
Friday, June 09, 2006
XandMail: Receive RSS feedson a mobile phone
Our Mobile Podcast solution makes it possible to listen to podcasts, read the latest posts on blogs, or receive newsflashes on any mobile phone, not just smartphones... and it is easy to use.The user just tells which sites updates or RSS feeds he wants to get, then after looking for fresh content meeting the user's requirements, Mobile Podcast pushes only the relevant information to his mobile.
LET THE NEWS COME TO THE USER
Mobile Podcast mobilizes RSS feeds by allowing users to read, listen or play them on a mobile phone, either as an MMS or a WAP-push.What the phone displays is faithful to the original post, video, image, news or podcast. Moreover, thanks to a set of filters, the user gets what the news he wants. As a value-added quality mobile RSS reader, Mobile Podacst is a service which can create data revenue.
KEY FEATURES
Customer-oriented push technology for RSS feed
User-configured push timetable
User-set filters (categories, types of notes...)
Feed auto-discovery
OPML format support
Support of MP3, MPEG4, 3GPP and other common standards
A SOLUTION FORmobile operators, integrators, MMS-Center providers
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LET THE NEWS COME TO THE USER
Mobile Podcast mobilizes RSS feeds by allowing users to read, listen or play them on a mobile phone, either as an MMS or a WAP-push.What the phone displays is faithful to the original post, video, image, news or podcast. Moreover, thanks to a set of filters, the user gets what the news he wants. As a value-added quality mobile RSS reader, Mobile Podacst is a service which can create data revenue.
KEY FEATURES
Customer-oriented push technology for RSS feed
User-configured push timetable
User-set filters (categories, types of notes...)
Feed auto-discovery
OPML format support
Support of MP3, MPEG4, 3GPP and other common standards
A SOLUTION FORmobile operators, integrators, MMS-Center providers
Read more...
Free game: GoNinja
GoNinja™ is a puzzle game designed for the PC and PDA. Spend hours of productivity strategizing, calculating, and having fun. Keep your ninja forces in balance by pitting them against one another. Let the little high-quality, addictive Ninja’s capture your mind and subdue your time.
Even if it is free, you are required to register your copy online.
Even if it is free, you are required to register your copy online.
Thursday, June 08, 2006
Free: SmartSCROLL for Smartphones
SmartSCROLL will greatly improve your Smartphone surfing experience by enhancing the standard installation of Pocket Internet Explorer.
Using SmartSCROLL, you can now move through pages much more rapidly than you could before, moving speedily from the heading to the last line of any page, a full screen at a time. It enables you to quickly and easily scan complete desktop pages on your phone with Up/Down, Left/Right and even Diagonal controls available. There's also the option to use a keypad button to select an item, useful for those who often mistakenly select anything but 'action' when using the joystick or toggle switch!
Should you need to use the keypad to make entries in Explorer windows, then SmartSCROLL can be turned OFF in an instant, without ever needing to exit Explorer itself.... And it can be turned ON again when you need to activate it, just as quickly.
After using SmartSCROLL, you'll wonder how you ever had the patience to step through Pocket Internet Explorer on-screen pages, a line at a time! Using SmartSCROLL, you click once to display the next on-screen page or hold the button down to scan rapidly through them until you reach the section that you need.
And that's not all! SmartSCROLL will not only speed up your browsing experience by temporarily muting the key-tones, making browsing both considerably faster and smoother... In addition to this, it will also auto-start Pocket Internet Explorer, enabling the user to launch Explorer with SmartSCROLL active in the background, using just one key-press... The original key-tones are restored when disabling SmartSCROLL, either within Explorer, or on exiting the program.
Click here to download.
Using SmartSCROLL, you can now move through pages much more rapidly than you could before, moving speedily from the heading to the last line of any page, a full screen at a time. It enables you to quickly and easily scan complete desktop pages on your phone with Up/Down, Left/Right and even Diagonal controls available. There's also the option to use a keypad button to select an item, useful for those who often mistakenly select anything but 'action' when using the joystick or toggle switch!
Should you need to use the keypad to make entries in Explorer windows, then SmartSCROLL can be turned OFF in an instant, without ever needing to exit Explorer itself.... And it can be turned ON again when you need to activate it, just as quickly.
After using SmartSCROLL, you'll wonder how you ever had the patience to step through Pocket Internet Explorer on-screen pages, a line at a time! Using SmartSCROLL, you click once to display the next on-screen page or hold the button down to scan rapidly through them until you reach the section that you need.
And that's not all! SmartSCROLL will not only speed up your browsing experience by temporarily muting the key-tones, making browsing both considerably faster and smoother... In addition to this, it will also auto-start Pocket Internet Explorer, enabling the user to launch Explorer with SmartSCROLL active in the background, using just one key-press... The original key-tones are restored when disabling SmartSCROLL, either within Explorer, or on exiting the program.
Click here to download.
eBay goes mobile with Opera Mini
eBay and Opera Software today announced a joint pilot project to bring eBay's Online Marketplace(R) to mobile phones in Germany. By offering a customized version of the popular Opera Mini mobile Web browser, eBay and Opera will enable people to sell, bid and buy using their mobile phones, anywhere, anytime. Because Opera Mini is a full HTML Web browser, eBay.de can now offer its users the same feature-rich experience on mobile phones as on PCs. The German Opera Mini eBay edition is available as a free WAP download from http://mini.opera.com/ebay/ or by sending an SMS with the word OPERA to 88881 (€0.49)*.
eBay Germany has 20 million customers, making it the largest eBay community outside of the USA. In total, eBay has more than 193 million registered users worldwide.
The fully customized Opera Mini eBay edition offers direct, mobile access to eBay's content and functions through an eBay search field and bookmarks displayed on the browser's start page. An integrated eBay menu page lets users browse, bid, buy and sell using their mobile phones, just like they do on their PCs. Because the Opera Mini eBay edition is a Web browser, they can also surf the full Web with the speed and ease-of-use for which Opera Mini is renowned. Read more...
eBay Germany has 20 million customers, making it the largest eBay community outside of the USA. In total, eBay has more than 193 million registered users worldwide.
The fully customized Opera Mini eBay edition offers direct, mobile access to eBay's content and functions through an eBay search field and bookmarks displayed on the browser's start page. An integrated eBay menu page lets users browse, bid, buy and sell using their mobile phones, just like they do on their PCs. Because the Opera Mini eBay edition is a Web browser, they can also surf the full Web with the speed and ease-of-use for which Opera Mini is renowned. Read more...
Wednesday, June 07, 2006
A free Pocket DivX Encoder
PocketDivXEncoder allows you to encode any video clip with optimized parameters for handled devices (landscape mode, 240x320, low CPU usage, increased brightness, ...). The video output standards are directly playable on PMP devices (Archos,...) but also on your PocketPC, Smartphone or Palm thanks to the player The Core Pocket Media Player. The clips are created thanks to the fast encoder mencoder. You can see a screenshot of the main screen here. Click here to proceed to download page.
How to partition your SD cards
Here is an interesting article from xda-developpers about how to partitition an SD card. Even though 4 gb cards are great for storing thousands of MP3 files, some applications just don't like it, the camera application for exemple. The article explains why some apps don't like and how to fix it. Read more...
PocketLearn Transform Mobile Phones Into Learning Tools
Technology startup PocketLearn Inc has introduced a suite of software products that enable many cellular telephones and personal digital assistants or “PDA's” to become mobile tools for learning. Among the products are special “Viewers” that are installed on the devices, as well as Windows based content creation tools. PocketLearn has initially targeted Windows Mobile devices such as the Pocket PC and Smartphone, as well as Java phones. “It's not widely advertised, but almost all mobile phones today will run Java software. This means that if your device is a true “smart” device that meets the minimum requirements, you can run the software”, said company founder, Jorge Pando. There is also a Windows version of the PocketLearn Viewer, which means it will run on Microsoft's newly announced “Origami” device. A version for Palm devices is in the works. Read more...
Tuesday, June 06, 2006
ABBYY turns your PDA into a scanner
ABBYY Software House today announced ABBYY Mobile OCR SDK, a software development toolkit (SDK) for integrating optical character recognition (OCR) and business card reading functions into mobile platforms and applications.
The new SDK offers a truly OS-independent technology which can be integrated into any mobile platform including the Windows Mobile, Symbian, and LINUX operating systems. Designed with the needs of mobile solution providers in mind, ABBYY Mobile OCR SDK combines powerful recognition functions with a small software footprint which utilizes minimal hardware resources. With its small code-size, the Mobile OCR SDK is extremely efficient and can provide instant results, an essential requirement for mobile solutions. Developers can easily embed OCR functionality into any mobile imaging device, including camera phones, digital cameras, PDAs, palmtops, handheld scanners, and other camera-based hardware. OCR embedded into handheld devices allows users to easily capture notes from documents, books, and presentations and quickly transform them into editable and searchable digital information. Read more...
The new SDK offers a truly OS-independent technology which can be integrated into any mobile platform including the Windows Mobile, Symbian, and LINUX operating systems. Designed with the needs of mobile solution providers in mind, ABBYY Mobile OCR SDK combines powerful recognition functions with a small software footprint which utilizes minimal hardware resources. With its small code-size, the Mobile OCR SDK is extremely efficient and can provide instant results, an essential requirement for mobile solutions. Developers can easily embed OCR functionality into any mobile imaging device, including camera phones, digital cameras, PDAs, palmtops, handheld scanners, and other camera-based hardware. OCR embedded into handheld devices allows users to easily capture notes from documents, books, and presentations and quickly transform them into editable and searchable digital information. Read more...
Mobile Security: An Ounce of Prevention - by Tyson Greer
Just as it’s too late to lock the barn if your horse has already run off, it’s too late to think about security if you’re already under attack. Fortunately, it is not too late to secure your mobile data, and protecting your Windows Mobile powered devices is not difficult.
So far, cell phone viruses haven’t been much of a threat. The vast majority of viruses don’t do any damage at all; they simply aim to prove that such threats can exist and spread. The first Windows Mobile virus, Duts, simply asked the device owner for permission to spread. Another, a backdoor named Brador, could give attackers access to the files on the device, though it wasn’t much of a threat in practice. In February, the first crossover virus, aptly named Cxover, appeared. Cxover was designed to leap from infecting a PC to infecting, and then destroying documents, on a Windows Mobile device. While it could do serious damage, it hasn’t really spread. Read more...
So far, cell phone viruses haven’t been much of a threat. The vast majority of viruses don’t do any damage at all; they simply aim to prove that such threats can exist and spread. The first Windows Mobile virus, Duts, simply asked the device owner for permission to spread. Another, a backdoor named Brador, could give attackers access to the files on the device, though it wasn’t much of a threat in practice. In February, the first crossover virus, aptly named Cxover, appeared. Cxover was designed to leap from infecting a PC to infecting, and then destroying documents, on a Windows Mobile device. While it could do serious damage, it hasn’t really spread. Read more...
A Breaking News Breakthrough - By Todd Ogasawara
A tie may be optional in the Aloha State of Hawaii, but keeping up on current events isn’t. Fortunately, my Windows Mobile powered device and a handy utility from Ilium Software lets me zip through hundreds of sources of news and not miss a ray of sunshine. NewsBreak – available for smartphones and Pocket PCs – works with news and weather sites, blogs, and any other Web site that provides an RSS or Atom newsfeed.
I often find myself waiting for an elevator, standing in line at a bank or store, or waiting for a family member. Usually, I’m not waiting so long that I have enough time to respond to e-mail or read a long article. But these periods are long enough for a news break. With NewsBreak, I can scan new entries on dozens of Web sites while I’m waiting. It’s great to be able to get caught up on the latest news when I would otherwise be standing around bored. Read more...
I often find myself waiting for an elevator, standing in line at a bank or store, or waiting for a family member. Usually, I’m not waiting so long that I have enough time to respond to e-mail or read a long article. But these periods are long enough for a news break. With NewsBreak, I can scan new entries on dozens of Web sites while I’m waiting. It’s great to be able to get caught up on the latest news when I would otherwise be standing around bored. Read more...
Monday, June 05, 2006
Opera 8.60 for Windows Mobile 5.0
With Opera on your Pocket PC, you can surf the same Web sites as you do on your personal computer. The Opera 8.60 mobile Web browser for Windows Mobile is designed with speed and ease-of-use in mind.
The version is available for both WM 2003 and WM 5.0. A one month trial is available or you can buy it for $24, which is cheap considering its impressive features.
Some of its Features:
Small Screen rendering
Tabbed browsing
Zoom
Download
Navigation and history
Bookmarks
Landscape/Portrait Mode
Full screen/ Fit to screen
Pop-up handler
Pad-lock icon on secure sites
User preferences
Context menu
Web address auto complete
Change encoding
Single column display
I was able to perform online banking without any problem. This is not possible with the built-in Internet Explorer.
The version is available for both WM 2003 and WM 5.0. A one month trial is available or you can buy it for $24, which is cheap considering its impressive features.
Some of its Features:
Small Screen rendering
Tabbed browsing
Zoom
Download
Navigation and history
Bookmarks
Landscape/Portrait Mode
Full screen/ Fit to screen
Pop-up handler
Pad-lock icon on secure sites
User preferences
Context menu
Web address auto complete
Change encoding
Single column display
I was able to perform online banking without any problem. This is not possible with the built-in Internet Explorer.
Share Contacts, Calendar events...
From wherever you are - at a coffee shop, on the golf course, or waiting for a flight - you can share data from your mobile phone. Nothing to plug in. No connecting to a computer.
Send contact details, invite others to a function, or send a reminder to one or hundreds of other mobile phones whatever make or model they may be.
Share contacts to...
Easily distribute new contact information when you move, get a new phone or get a new job
Help a business associate or friend easily follow up with a contact stored in your phone
Share calendar events to...
Schedule a business meeting without being fixed to your computer
Remind a loved one of a special event like an anniversary or birthday
Extend invitations to friends and colleagues for a spontaneous party, celebration or meeting
Coordinate team practices and games, even last minute changes
Click here to download a free copy.
Send contact details, invite others to a function, or send a reminder to one or hundreds of other mobile phones whatever make or model they may be.
Share contacts to...
Easily distribute new contact information when you move, get a new phone or get a new job
Help a business associate or friend easily follow up with a contact stored in your phone
Share calendar events to...
Schedule a business meeting without being fixed to your computer
Remind a loved one of a special event like an anniversary or birthday
Extend invitations to friends and colleagues for a spontaneous party, celebration or meeting
Coordinate team practices and games, even last minute changes
Click here to download a free copy.
Friday, June 02, 2006
CNN Tech funny review of the Moto Q
Motorola's latest phone, out this week, shares its name with the iconic gadget guru of the James Bond movies: Q.
If Q, the person, had supplied 007 with a Moto Q phone, the conversation may have gone something like this:
"So what does this thing do, Q?"
"E-mail, Bond. It's the new way to do business."
"I see. And this button, is that to detonate it or to activate a flame-thrower?"
"No, Bond. That's the built-in camera."
"Ah. No laser, no knockout gas?"
"No, Bond. E-mail."
Later
"So, Bond, how did the new cell phone work out?"
"Fine, Q. It has excellent aerodynamic properties."
"I'm sorry?"
"I tossed it at a Russian agent, stunning her. Then I took her Treo."
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If Q, the person, had supplied 007 with a Moto Q phone, the conversation may have gone something like this:
"So what does this thing do, Q?"
"E-mail, Bond. It's the new way to do business."
"I see. And this button, is that to detonate it or to activate a flame-thrower?"
"No, Bond. That's the built-in camera."
"Ah. No laser, no knockout gas?"
"No, Bond. E-mail."
Later
"So, Bond, how did the new cell phone work out?"
"Fine, Q. It has excellent aerodynamic properties."
"I'm sorry?"
"I tossed it at a Russian agent, stunning her. Then I took her Treo."
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Thursday, June 01, 2006
Tips: Backup your device with Activesync
The procedures below apply to PPC/Smartphone running Windows Mobile 2003 or earlier only. You won't see the Backup/Restore option when a WM5 mobile is connected.
- Connect your Pocket PC to your Desktop Computer to establish and ActiveSync Connection
- Double-click the Microsoft ActiveSync Icon located in your Windows System Tray
Microsoft ActiveSync will Open. From here, click the "Tools" menu and then click "Backup / Restore..." - The "Backup/Restore" dialog box will appear. Make sure to click "Full backup" and then click "Back Up Now"
- Your Entire Pocket PC will now be backed up, Including your settings, programs, data, contacts, etc.
- You have successfully made a backup of your Pocket PC!
Tips: Set WAV file as SMS notification.
I received an email from someone who wanted to know how to set MP3 as sms notifications. This is not possible because only wav files can be set as sms notifications. Simply copy your wav file to the root of the Windows folder, then go to the notification page and select the file from the list.
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