Al Sacco has a piece up on CIO that gives you a brief look at 7 FREE applications that can make your ability to Experience Mobility a lot better. If you're using your Windows Mobile smartphone or Pocket PC with only what came pre-loaded then Al says that you're missing out on a world of value.

For example, did you know you can work around international roaming charges for your smartphone? Before you lose the phone or break it, do you realize that you can back up all your data from the phone, gratis? Here are the details on these and other essential freebies, yours for the taking.

1) mDigger --- Do Better Than That Simple RSS Reader

2) Skype for Windows Mobile --- Beat Roaming Charges

3) Opera Mini --- Browse the Mobile Web Better

4) WorldMate --- Don't Leave Home Without It

5) PIM Backup by Dotfred.net --- Don't Lose That Sensitive Data

6) MSN Direct --- Get News, Weather and Stocks Sent Direct to Your Home Screen

7) Pocket Digital Clock --- Ditch That Miniscule Display