10 helpful tips for the Omnia

Gil Bouhnick from MobileSpoon has published a list of helpful tips to enhance your Samsung Omnia. See how to increase the screen sensivity, install HTC's Task Manager etc. Some of the tweaks require registry edits, so be careful and backup your device, just in case. Read the article at http://mobilespoon.blogspot.com/2009/05/10-tips-for-true-happiness-with-samsung.html.
 
Credit: Gil Bouhnick.

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SMS-Chat 1.2 released; SMS Backup supported.

Vito Technology has announced the release of SMS-Chat 1.2. This new version includes 3 new skins and a backup function to save your messages to a storage card on the device. If you're looking for a graphically pleasing threaded SMS application, SMS-Chat is worth the purchase. Try it first before purchasing. Price: $14.95 at vitotechnology.com.

 

Credit news: http://vitotechnology.com/news.html

 

 

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SPB Mobile Shell 3.0 is finally here

I've been looking at the screenshots on SPB's website and version 3.0 of the Mobile Shell does look awesome. Just look at the features:

 

Professional and Lifestyle home screens (for work and for play)

Widget-based photo contacts with Facebook integration

Widgets

3D carousel and hardware accelerator support

Ringtones, Contacts, Profiles, and Wireless management

Many integrated tools such as Weather, World Time, etc.

Highly customizable for the needs of phone makers and mobile operators

 

For further information, check out the links below:

 

Spb Mobile Shell product page
Spb Mobile Shell video tour
Spb Mobile Shell screenshots page
Spb Mobile Shell evaluation copy downloading page

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Hotfix for resolving skipping during audio playback for HTC Touch Diamond

If you are facing the issue in the title line above with your Touch Diamond, you will be happy to know that HTC has released a hot fix for you. Download the executable file to your device and tap to run. Save the file to your storage card card for future use; after a hard reset for example.
 
Here's the link for MEA users:
 
http://www.htc.com/mea-en/SupportViewNews.aspx?dl_id=538&news_id=143

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New customizable interface for Windows Mobile

There is a new interface for Windows Mobile on the market and it's called YRGO version 3.0. The application looks promising and I'm downloading it to my HTC Advantage as I'm writing this. Watch for a review soon.

 

In the meantime, check it out at http://www.2daysoft.com/yrgo/2009/04/10/yrgo-30-announcement/. A couple of tutorials videos are posted there.

 

Features:

 

• completely new design
  • new graphical icons
  • new default desktops arrangement
  • new and more flexible menu items with online help system
• Plenty of new gadgets
  • desktop switcher
  • most used calls, most used applications, most used settings, etc.
  • volume control
  • connection manager
  • big SMS panel and more
• lot of new functionality
  • registry viewer
  • volume control
  • powerful file explorer (supporting file and folder operations like copy, paste, new folder, etc.)
  • existing gadgets has more options
  • up to 64 independent desktops
  • desktop arrangement and settings are described in the XML files
  • …and much more

Pantech Matrix Pro giveaway started yesterday

The Pantech Matrix Pro is, unless I'm wrong, the only Windows Mobile device with two slide out keyboards; one for dialing and the other for typing emails, texts etc. The device does look interesting and runs Windows Mobile 6.1 Standard. I'm just sad that I cannot participate and get  chance to win one of the 26 devices that Pantech or AT&T are giving away. It seems that only U.S. residents can participate (Globalization????).
 
Anyway, if you're in the U.S., Pantech will be offering 26 Matrix Pro devices through 26 tech sites. Each site will have there own rules though. Note that it started yesterday on http://tools-for-thought.com/ who will announce the winner on April, 19.
For a list of participating websites, check out Jack Cook's blog at http://experiencemobility.net/?p=2090 and good luck.

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Twikini (beta): The fastest Twitter app for WM?

I tend to think so. Twikini is the latest application developed for twittering on Windows Mobile phones. Currently in beta, Twikini "offers a powerful and efficient way to use Twitter on your phone. It conveniently updates your favorite feeds in the background, and leverages the camera, GPS, media, touchscreen, keyboard, graphics and storage capabilities of your device.

I strongly recommend you give Twikini a try. Even the cab file is small.

www.trinketsoftware.com/twikini/default.aspx

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Microsoft releases Windows Live with Messenger

A new release of Windows Live is avalaible for free from Microsoft. The good news is the updated version now includes Live Messenger. IF your device does not come with it, point your mobile browser to Http://mobile.microsoft.com/live/en-us/mobile.default.mspx.

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The HTC Snap is awesome

HTC has announced the successor to my favorite HTC S620 and that is the HTC Snap. The picture shows a slick device with interesting specs and a whole lot of improvements over my good old and faithful S620. Some of the specs are a Qualcomm 528MHz processor, ROM: 256MB, RAM: 192, HSDPA, a Trackball, a 1500 Mah battery. Thanks goodness they got rid of the touch strip.
 
Software-wise, HTC introduced the Inner Circle application: "Life seems to be speeding up. And with more to organize and less time to do it, your phone should help prioritize the people who matter most to you. HTC Inner Circle keeps you connected to your exclusive few. With the touch of a button, e-mails from your "inner circle" rise to the top for quick access and streamlined communication."
 
I hope to get to review this device.
 
Check out the Shap overview page for mor info and pictures:
 
http://www.htc.com/us/product/snap/overview.html

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Design your own comics with Radical Comic Designer for Windows Mobile.

It's been a long time since I last saw a really inspired application for Windows Mobile. Radical Comic Designer Mobile was designed to let you add dialogs to your pictures. Isn't that nice? Just imagine taking pictures of your friends and having them saying funny things. Things that they actually never said. All that with bubbles like you see in comics. Really inspired. Good job folks.

Radical Comic Designer Mobile is not free and available for purchase for $9.95.

Have fun.

http://www.radicalbreeze.com/rcdwm.html

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Seems like there is a new Youtube application for Windows Mobile on the net which has been developped by Google or Youtube. It is free and can be downloaded from http://m.google.fr/m/download/youtube/apps/v2.0.2/L1/youtube.CAB?dc=mv-google&hl=fr

Enjoy.

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Vito Technology releases new version 1.8 of iWindowsMobile Communication Suite.

The one thing that I appreciate with Vito is that they are always updating there software. Of course the updates are to make their software better. The “new version includes new Winterface 1.31 and new Weather 1.3. New Winterface now has a new bright skin and improved functionality. Weather app has been upgraded with additional options like update frequency, language, skin and more.” If you have never tried Vito’s products before, now is the time. It’s really worth it. Check it out at http://www.vitotechnology.com/communication-suite.html.

Free: Manage your text message from your PC.

There are a few applications out there that lets you use your computer to manage and even send and receive sms. The most popular being Jeyo Mobile Companion from www.jeyo.com. This is achieved with your device connected via USB.
If you cannot afford Jeyo, check out Efficasoft Mobile Express from www.efficasoft.com/mobileexpress/index.html. It does exactly what Jeyo Mobile does but with more simplicity and it's free. Mobile Express is definitely worth a try.

Features:

Manage Text Message Inbox, Outbox, Sent Items, Deleted items.

Send, reply and forward text messages directly from desktop PC.

Supports text messages delivery notification request.

Export text messages to txt file in chat-history style.

Organize phone contacts.

Sync text messages automaticall.

New text Message arrival tray notification.

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Smartphone sales reached its lowest growth rate in 2008

3.7% increase in the fourth quarter of 2008 according Gartner Inc. 139.3 million devices have been sold in 2008. That’s an impressive number despite the low growth rate. I think that sales figure for 2009 might be even lower due to the global economic recession. Let’s hope the World recovers quickly from this situation.

Read the press release.

Free: Copernic Mobile 1.0

Copernic Mobile allows you to search and access your computer's content from anywhere, using a mobile device (phone, PDA, etc.) or a remote PC. Providing access to content such as files, emails, calendar items, music and pictures stored on your PC, Copernic Mobile's lightweight and friendly user interface seamlessly adapts your computer's content for quick and easy viewing on your mobile device.

Copernic Mobile works with XP and Vista and is not compatible with Windows 7. I just downloaded the program to my windows 7 laptop and got a message on the screen saying that Copernic Mobile requires “XP or later”. But wait a minute, isn’t Windows 7 the latest??? Ok, still in beta, but the latest nonetheless.

Anyway, I‘ve started my Vista PC to try Copernic. Another issue there. I’ll have to wait a bit as it seems my Vista needs some repairs. Right now it’s attempting repairs… This might take over an hour to complete. We’re celebrating our National day here today. Maybe I should just  stay away from all my devices. They probably just need a break.

Download your free copy of Copernic Mobile from here.

Tips: An error occurred. The document could not be opened.

You're trying to open a Word document on your device and keep getting the error in the title above. This indicates that Word template is missing on your device. To verify, open File Explorer on your device, open the Templates folder under My Documents. The folder may be empty, so click Menu > Show all files.

If you do not see any Word template there, you will see the error above. I have posted the templates to an online storage. Here's the link:

http://www.4shared.com/account/file/58985910/1c9e2283/wordtemplate.html

Save the files to the template folder and the issue will be resolved.

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Devices that Microsoft MVPs use

PocketNow posted a nice video shot at the MVP summit hosted by Microsoft last week. If you’re wondering what device MVPs use, check it out. Myself, I currently use a HTC 8125 running WM6, a HTC S620 and a HTC Advantage X7510. My friend and fellow MVP Johan Van Mierlo, who appears in the video, could not pick up one device. Instead he has four; lucky guy. and there is this MVP who uses a Google Android device. Check out the video at http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid1408996393/bctid14927221001

Remotely lock and wipe your lost/stolen phone, localize via GPS.

Long a corporate feature, remote wipe and lock are now common features; No need to have an Exchange server. And thanks to the vibrant Windows Mobile developer community. Safe.My.Windows.Phone is a nice but not free application that lets you do the following in the event that you lose your phone or it gets stolen:
 

lock your phone from anybody use

localize your phone ^*)

hard-reset to the factory default settings, what deletes all your sensitivity data

 

Download the desktop installer from safe.my.windows.phone.setup.exe.
 
Download cab file directly to your device from safe.my.windows.phone.setup.cab
 
Website: http://www.jgui.net/safe.my.windows.phone/index.html

Spb Software House released Spb Weather 2.1.1.

This upgrade is free for all registered users of Spb Weather 2.X.

New Features:

- XPanel for all Sony Ericsson XPeria devices
- "64K Download" problem fixed
- Adding city by GPS fixed
- Minor fixes

http://www.spbsoftwarehouse.com/pocketpc-software/weather/download.html

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Microsoft Honeycomb is pure genius.

This is according to Long Zheng of www.istartedsomething.com Who wrote a short explanatory article about Microsoft choice for a hexagonal arrangement for Windows Mobile 6.5 rather than a grid.

I won't write more about this, but I just want to quote this comment that appears to be directed towards the journalist over at Engadget and which, in my opinion, is correct:

"...but that's what happens when misinformed "journalists" try to appear smart".

http://www.istartedsomething.com/20090302/windows-Mobile-65-honeycomb-menu-simple-ingenuity/

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