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Windows Live Search Update/More Screen Shots

Doug Smith — Mon, 19 May 2008 01:57:47 +0000

I posted this on TiltSite.com and did not notice that Jack had posted about it on MobilitySite also. But I decided to leave it up because of the extra screen shots I took. Check em’ out after the break!

Back on April 8th I posted (CLICK HERE) that Windows Live Search announced at the CTIA that an update was coming, and almost a month and a half later it hits and it’s pretty cool I must say! Here are the updates:

Map your friends: Grabs addresses from your contact list, puts them on the map, and provides directions.
View Virtual Earth collections: Lets you check out maps of locations/events shared by members of the community.
Web search: Launch web search directly from the client to find web pages, product price comparisons and reviews, news, images, etc.
Weather: Check the current weather, or a 4 day forecast.

I can say I love WLS. I used it today navigating my way around Manhattan New York! It worked flawlessly and got me to my Destination, “The London” and lunch with my Boss at Gordon Ramsey’s Restaurant! (And YES it was awesome!)

Click after the break for a ton of pictures from the install and screen shots!

You can get it here at http://wls.live.com

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Windows Live Search Update hits!

Doug Smith — Mon, 19 May 2008 01:52:42 +0000

Map your friends: Grabs addresses from your contact list, puts them on the map, and provides directions.
View Virtual Earth collections: Lets you check out maps of locations/events shared by members of the community.
Web search: Launch web search directly from the client to find web pages, product price comparisons and reviews, news, images, etc.
Weather: Check the current weather, or a 4 day forecast.

Click after the break for a ton of pictures from the install and screen shots!

You can get it here at http://wls.live.com

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AT&T 3G Rates The Best

Doug Smith — Fri, 16 May 2008 16:05:07 +0000

Ever wonder if all Carriers 3G networks perform the same? Well if you have, you can get some pretty good information about 3G networks and how three US Carriers Stack up in performance against each other. ComputerWorld.com has put together a really nice article breaking down the differences between the three carriers: AT&T, Sprint, and Verizon Wireless. So who wins? You won’t be disappointed! AT&T won out in almost every category.

The ComputerWorld Article is a good read and worth your time, especially if you are new to mobility and want to get more familiar with 3G. To read the article CLICK HERE.

I couldn’t help but post the results! I am traveling for the next several weeks and will very much enjoy the speed of the AT&T 3G network. I am stuck with Edge where I live now.

Source Engadgetmobile.com Via ComputerWorld.com

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Skyfire Update Version 0.6.0.4489

Doug Smith — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 15:31:17 +0000

It’s no secret that I have really liked Skyfire. Version 0.5 was excellent with a few bugs. I sent some feedback to them along with what I am sure is a ton of other Beta Testers and they listened! Some of my suggestions was editing bookmarks, and multi line editing for Google! Version 0.6 has all of these in it! I am really excited about this release and have been playing with it all morning. Update came at 6:30am! (zzzzzzz)

Here are the updates log:

Multi-line text entry (2000 character limit)
Auto-complete text entry
Paste into URL or search
Ability to delete bookmarks
Multiple zoom modes for touch screen phones
Double tap to zoom in and zoom out
Support for custom virtual keyboards (SIP)
Web search shortcut in softkey menu
Access to Windows Mobile Taskbar in softkey menu
Persistent settings for Smartfit, Mute and Zoom size
Support for 12 key and 1/2 QWERTY Devices
Password Masking
Backlight usage based on system settings
OK button sends Skyfire to the background

This is a lot of updates! I think Skyfire may have launched themselves to the front of the Browser Race with this latest release. Check out a ton of screen shots after the break.

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AT&T Tilt Refurb For FREE!

Doug Smith — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 05:15:27 +0000

Okay, I just posted on the AT&T Tilt for $149.99 which is a great deal. But here is the absolute best deal you will ever get. FREE!!!! This also does not include any rebates so it’s instant savings! Check out this ad:

This is the link to the AT&T Tilt Refurb for FREE: CLICK HERE

Source: cellfanatic.com

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New windows mobile utility ceSnipURL

Doug Smith — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 15:02:28 +0000

TiltSite.com’s Vince Koser has just released ceSnipURL Version 1.0 which is totally free! Check it out:

I’m pleased to announce the 1.0 release of ceSnipURL. I created this little utility to allow me to shorten URL’s to make them more friendly for use in twitter and sms messages or mobile email, preventing links form wrapping in email helps them maintain their clickability when sending them. Using them in SMS saves you precious characters and allows more text space to describe the url your sending. You could use URL shortening services via the web but the clipboard interaction is more cumbersome than using a small utility.

Features:

Auto places url’s from clipboard into conversion window on application launch

After conversion the snipped url is placed on the clipboard for use in your sms/email or application of choice

Very simple one screen application

Built in checking for update via the about screen

As always its 100% free no strings attached. Let me know if you have suggestions or issues via the contact form.

Hit the download page to get the latest 1.0 release [download]

Vince also authors ceTwit Version 1.1 that is also totally free and can be downloaded also from his website! Thanks Vince!

You can download all Vince’s Software by CLICKING HERE

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ceTwit Version 1.1 Now Available!

Doug Smith — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 21:39:15 +0000

That’s right! TiltSite.com’s own Vince Koser has just finished new version 1.1 of his own creation, ceTwit! Not only functional on the AT&T Tilt & HTC TyTN II, ceTwit v1.1 is also compatible for smartphone and other touchscreen windows mobile devices. So if you use twitter, check out Vince’s ceTwit version 1.1:

New Features:

Quick paginate on touchscreen devices (info here)

Ability to follow or unfollow users through the action or context menu

Check for updates on the about screen

Moved softkeys to meet MS advised layout (thanks noah)

Bug fixes on menu item selection for auto timeline update

I just thought I’d mention a few ways I personally use ceTwit on my HTC Tilt during the day.

Turn on auto refresh 3 minutes and prevent sleep in my desktop cradle at work for my mini twitter appliance

Keep auto update running with ceTwit in the background throughout the day so my friends messages are always current no waiting to load I can just turn on my phone and look at the timeline

Update my status on the go without sms charges

ceTwit has a growing list of features, community feedback is all it takes to add new things. Please download the appropriate version for your device and let me know if I can add or change anything to make it a better program. ceTwit is now and always will be free. I’m probably going to release the source sometime soon in case anyone is curious about whats involved in making it work. If you have any feedback please leave it via the contact form.

Anyway enough rambling here is the download link to pickup the latest version make sure you get the appropriate one for your device. DOWNLOAD NOW

Priced Right at FREE, ceTwit version 1.1 won’t hurt your pocketbook at all!

Here is the link to ceTwit: CLICK HERE

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Not A SkyFire Beta Tester Yet? Hang On…

Doug Smith — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 19:32:01 +0000

I have been using Skyfire now for about a month, and really like it. There are a few UI issues, but all and all, it has worked very well in my Non 3G Town I live in. You can check out my First Impression by CLICKING HERE. Of course, with all the good press SkyFire has been getting, it has attracted a lot of attention. I have a ton of contact form emails and comments on my First Impression Review on “How can I get it?” Well, SkyFire is backed up as you can well imagine:

On March 1, we reached critical mass for our immediate beta needs and created two phases for our beta program – Betas 1 and 2. If you signed up

between February 8 and March 1, you are in Beta 1. If you signed up after March 1, you are in Beta 2. We created these two groups so we can manage demand, and the only difference between the two is timing. It’s our way to ensure we can sufficiently support everyone as well as leverage all of your feedback to influence a stellar 1.0 product.

Beta 1 is happening now and each week we extend invitations to download Skyfire on a first signed up, first invited basis. It will take us several more weeks to get to everyone signed up during the Beta 1 period. Rest assured, we will get to everyone in Beta 1 by the end of April.

At the launch of Beta 2, all Beta 1 users will automatically be added to Beta 2 with no action required on their part.

So when will Beta 2 Roll out? Read more after the break!

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Mochasoft FTP For WinMo Is Now Freeware

Doug Smith — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 03:02:55 +0000

Looking for a FTP program? Looking for a FTP program for a great price? Well how about Mochasoft for free then? That’s right, Mochasoft has now made their Mocha FTP Server freeware for all to enjoy.

Functionality

Supports all standard FTP commands
PASV command. The client will make the data connection (needed with firewalls)
Portrait/landscape mode
Anonymous login
Real-time monitoring of users and commands
9 different users with password protection
25 active sessions
Different access rights for users (read only mode)
Security timer, which will close inactive sessions

Mocha FTP Server gives an easy way to copy files to/from a PDA running Windows Mobile or Pocket PC 200x
It supports the standard File Transfer Protocol (FTP) features found in most web browsers and FTP client applications.

Via: PocketPcThoughts.com

Download Mocha FTP Server by CLICKING HERE

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Inesoft Cash Organizer 2008 Premium Released

Doug Smith — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 17:23:43 +0000

Cash Organizer is a powerful personal finance software that will keep you organized. If you are in the market for personal finance software, I would definitely add Inesoft Cash Organizer to your list of Software to try along with Spb Finance, and SplashMoney which is now available for Pocket PC.

Inesoft Cash Organizer 2008 Premium helps you take control of your finances at any time. Cash Organizer unites all your accounts in one place, watches your budget and reminds you of planned payments.

Inesoft Cash Organizer 2008 Premium was designed to be convenient when you are on the move. Cash Organizer personal money management software offers an express transaction registering system, instant access to your current financial condition, fast credit calculation and cost check, informative reports and data synchronization with Intuit Quicken 2008 and Microsoft Money 2008. This is Inesoft Cash Organizer, a powerful financial manager in your pocket.

Cash Organizer included:

Compatible with Windows Mobile 5/6 and Pocket PC devices;

Completely Redesign Interface; NEW

Express module for fast register input NEW

MS Money 2008/Plus data synchronization NEW

Intuit Quicken 2008 data synchronization NEW

Budget overflow alarms

OFX file import for bank synchronizer NEW

and more then 30 new features

Loan calculator NEW

Today Plugin smart info NEW

Notification of upcoming bills

3D graph interactive reports

Customizable Today plug-in NEW

Advanced backup system

Payee manager NEW

More Information about Feature & Benefits

Cash Organizer will set you back $29.95 and is available here

Via Pocket PC Thoughts

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WebIS Updates for Pocket Informant 8.02

Doug Smith — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 13:33:08 +0000

WebIS Pocket Informant 8.02 is free to up grade if you already own new version 8. If you have a previous version than that, Pocket Informant 8.02 can be yours on an upgrade charge of $16.99. Other wise it will set you back $29.95. Click here for more information on upgrading.

Pocket Informant 8 was released to great acclaim on January 7th and 8.01 on February 8th. Even so, some issues were subsequently discovered. During the past two months, we have worked directly with participants in our forums and with issues reported through our support system. This feedback allowed us to capture, document, reproduce, and fix all significant issues reported during this very heavy public test cycle. The outstanding collaboration between our loyal clients and our development team allowed us to have a rapid development cycle for this release. We are excited to announce the release of Pocket Informant 8.02 and want to thank our clients for their continued input and support!

To upgrade or get your copy of Pocket Informant: Click Here

Read more about Pocket Informant 8.02 after the break

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SkyFire – My Initial Impression

Doug Smith — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 13:31:57 +0000

I know some of you have already been using SkyFire for a while now. There have been several reviews done on it. You can do a search on YouTube and turn up some good videos of SkyFire in action or simply go to SkyFire.com. But I wanted to give you all my initial impression of how well SkyFire is working on my Tilt. And my initial impression of SkyFire is AWESOME! I have been very impressed with its fast page loads in a non 3G environment. With that, you can read my “mini” review and first impression of SkyFire by clicking the read more link below!

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Spb Mobile Shell 2.0 Review

Doug Smith — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 15:44:42 +0000

There is no doubt that Spb delivered a winner when they released Mobile Shell. And now, they have taken Mobile Shell to the next level with Mobile Shell 2.0! TiltSite’s own Vince Koser put’s Spb’s Mobile Shell 2.0 to the test and likes what he sees:

I have been using a pre release copy of Mobile Shell 2.0 for a few weeks now and wanted to post my thoughts after having some time on it since it was released yesterday.

From the Spb website: “Spb Mobile Shell introduces the next generation user interface while keeping all advantages of a Windows Mobile device. Enjoy your Windows Mobile phone!”

My initial impressions are that this is a wonderful application. Mobile Shell has offered me a better way to navigate my phone, while adding a fantastic appealing interface with beautiful transitions and utility.

Read Vince’s entire review and lots more pictures after the jump.

Many thanks to Vince for his efforts over at TiltSite.com!

Check out Spb’s Website to purchase by Clicking here!

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HTC Advantage X7501 And The AT&T Tilt, A Beautiful Team!

Doug Smith — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 15:32:41 +0000

Pocketables.net has a great article this morning in the HTC Advantage X7501 and the AT&T Tilt. Jenn K. Lee writes that the Tilt was purchased because the size of the Advantage did not make it practical to carry on a daily basis. Jenn goes on to talk about the power of the Tilt as a daily device, but yet still finds the HTC Advantage accompanying the Tilt on trips.

Although I carry the Tilt with me more easily and frequently, it hasn’t completely replaced the Advantage. In fact, while packing my carry-on for a flight to Los Angeles today, it was with no hesitation that I grabbed both devices and headed out the door.

It’s a great read with some great pictures of these two wonderful devices! So head on over to Pocketables.net to read more!

Link: HTC Advantage X7501 and AT&T Tilt in harmony

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Mozilla For Windows Mobile Confirmed

Doug Smith — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:51:22 +0000

We heard about this a month or so ago, but the fat lady has sung and Mozilla is confirmed for Windows Mobile Devices! Christian Sejersen over at Mozilla confirmed on his blog that Windows Mobile is a target for development that will get FireFox first. (Pause for a Balki Bartokomous “Dance of joy”!)

Goals

It has been about a month since I started at Mozilla and worked on Mobile. We have now reached the point where we have specific goals for Mobile (they are also on the Mobile wiki). The overall goals for Mobile are:

provide Mozilla’s standards-based open-source browser engine, optimized for mobile, that can be embedded by device manufacturers and others;
a full-featured mobile browser including support for XUL-based add-ons, delivering on Firefox’s key principles of ease-of-use, security and accessibility;
grow the Mozilla community in the mobile space;
provide tools and documentation to help developers develop, debug and deploy web applications;
do all of this work in the shared Mozilla source repositories so all platforms, desktop and mobile benefit each other

Check out Christian’s complete blog posting here: Mobile Goals

Source: the::unwired

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