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Download Windows Marketplace for your 6.0 and 6.1 Device

Jack Cook — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:54:54 +0000

If your phone is running Windows Mobile 6.0 or Windows Mobile 6.1 you can get Marketplace for your device by following the instructions here.

Of course, if you have a Windows phone running Windows Mobile 6.5, Marketplace is already installed on your phone and is located in your Start menu.

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HTC Hero: A Review

Marilyn Torres — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 03:05:48 +0000

After a thorough software walkthrough by Chris Leckness, it’s time to see how the HTC Hero fairs on the daily basis. Expect a solid run-through of this handset as I happily set aside my AT&T Tilt for a week, sorry WinMo, in favor of seeing how the Android half lives. I tried the Android Google Voice app on for size, read feeds, streamed media for hours, and put one of HTC’s solid Android offerings through its paces.

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Major Update to Best Selling Windows Mobile Game of the Year

chevybythesea — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:12:26 +0000

Today, SPB Software, a leading mobile software developer, announced that the Windows Mobile Professional (touchscreen) version of its famous developmental game SPB Brain Evolution has received a major update and now reached version 2.0.

SPB Brain Evolution has been available since January 2007 and has achieved the world’s best selling game status (year 2008). The game allows hundreds of thousands of users worldwide to improve their mental awareness and maintain their newly achieved brain fitness.

This new update of the game includes twelve exercises and can track the progress in your personal brain evolution. These exercises are Sudoku, Numbers, Arithmetics, Quadronica, Guess Who, Memorica, Encyclopedia, Minesweeper, Matches, Balltracker, Geometry and Pairs, the latter two being completely new. They help users to exercise such basic mind activities as logic, arithmetic and memory.

So how does it stack up against the previous version? Well, as a user that has enjoyed this game for a few years now (originally installed on my Dell Axim), I put it to the test on my smartphone. Read on to see what changes have been implemented, and my thoughts about the game as a whole.

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Removing Application Lock on Windows Mobile Standard Devices

Jack Cook — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 14:43:04 +0000

The other day I posted a piece on Application Lock … What is it? and today we have a followup. We need to look at how to remove it from our devices so that we can install any application and make more customizations to our devices. In fact, for most of us it is a process that might be confusing but Mike Temporale from Mobile Jaw has come to the rescue. Mike has gone ahead and built an agent that will automatically disable Application Lock on Windows Mobile Standard devices during the agent install.

Simply download MobileJaw-ClearSecurity-MobiControl and run it on your device. After the install is complete, open the Start menu / Settings / Remove Programs and be sure to uninstall SOTI MobiControl from your device. If you leave this agent on your device it will have an inverse effect on your battery life as the agent will continually try and connect back to the device management server. I used a non-routable internal IP Address (192.168.1.128). So there’s no worry about it actually connecting back to some backend server and uploading all your data.

Check out Mike’s article here … you will be glad you did! Thanks Mike!

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Application Lock … What is it?

Jack Cook — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 20:29:24 +0000

Mike Temporale from Mobile Jaw had a very short but extremely important piece up today on Understanding Application Lock on Windows Mobile Standard Devices. If you own a Windows Mobile Standard device then you might want to check it out.

There’s more differences between Windows Mobile Standard and Professional than the touch capability of the screen. Application security is one of the major differences. When you install software on Professional based devices, the most you are asked is if you trust this unsigned application. If you say yes, then that application has full access to the device and any API’s that it would like to interact with. That’s not the case with Windows Mobile Standard based devices.

Read the full article with some great links here at Mobile Jaw

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In 5 weeks …..

Jack Cook — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 19:56:21 +0000

… we will finally get to see and enjoy the latest Windows Mobile devices and I expect we will be quite happy with the options available to us.

The following was from the Windows Mobile Blog

In just five weeks, you’ll have a bunch of new Windows phones to choose from. But before we show you some of the cool, new phones that will be coming out, I want to explain how we’re trying to make phones even better with Windows.

When we started work on Windows phones, we met with people all over the world who were likely to buy a smartphone and talked with them about what’s important to them in their phone. Looking at the U.S. market, for example, we found that about 15 million people in the next year will buy a new smartphone.

Of the people we talked to, 74% listed productivity as the top feature they value in their smartphone. We took this feedback to heart, making the user interface more touch friendly and improving notifications and updates from e-mail, text and calendar items. We also included the latest Internet Explorer Mobile browser and added free services like My Phone to help protect data in the event of a lost phone and Windows Marketplace for Mobile for access to a wide variety of applications for direct download.

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The Nokia E75 – Thoughts and Impressions

Jack Cook — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 13:48:57 +0000

There are an immense number of phone choices out there to fit the needs and desires of virtually everyone. For me, my choice has always been a Windows Mobile device because I have always found the OS to be the best for my needs. I have been pretty adamant about that choice and rarely have a desire to wander away that is until I had the opportunity to check out several Nokia devices over the past several years.

I have used a half dozen or so of the N-series devices and frankly have liked each one. The quality has always been outstanding and the functionality of each device has more than met any expectation that I have had for a device. A couple of weeks ago I was asked if I would like to try out the Nokia E75 and with all the positive experiences I have had with the N-series, I thought this would be an excellent opportunity to check out an E-series device … and boy am I glad I did!

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A 1st Look at the Nokia E75

Jack Cook — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 19:34:08 +0000

Nokia has a slew of devices that can meet the needs of virtually everyone. The E75 is a device designed for the Business user with a variety of very cool features. The following two videos were taken while on the road on a visit to Amish Country in Pennsylvania. The review box arrived as I was pulling out the driveway so I had to wait until I got to Pennsylvania to check it out for the first time.

Part 1 gives you the same experience I got as I opened the box for the first time.

Forgive the shakiness in this second video as I tried to show some of the features. I was not planning on doing a video when I packed before the trip and unfortunately I did not pack a tripod.

An interesting aspect about this device is that it has two distinct modes: one for work and the other for personal use; a neat feature for folks that want to distinguish between the two. Navigation, Communication, Applications and email all coupled with Photography, Internet, Music and Video make this device a terrific addition to the Nokia line.

My Impressions of the Nokia E75 will come tomorrow.

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Why carry a smartphone & an MP3 player?

Julie — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 02:11:42 +0000

Yesterday this post by adamzea on Twitter got me thinking because most of the time I’m one of those silly people that carry a Smartphone and an MP3 player (specifically, a Zune). I used to wonder the same thing as Adam, but that changed last Fall when I was gifted with a Zune. So the question then is, “Why carry both?”

My answer to Adam’s question is “I know my Smartphone can play music too, but I carry a Smartphone AND a Zune for the following reasons (in order of priority)”:

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Are you "rough" on your devices?

Jack Cook — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 13:41:53 +0000

If you are then you might want to check out these three videos of the Nokia 3720. There is no “pampering” needed for this device. The folks at NokiaConversations got a hold of a prototype of a tough new Nokia phone and put it through some unusual testing … I was impressed.

Click the READ MORE below and check out the videos!

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FREE from Ilium

Jack Cook — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 13:35:49 +0000

Free is always good but when it’s free and quality “stuff”, then it is even better.

Ilium has been sharing some free software for Windows Mobile devices (and Palm OS, your Windows PC, UMPC and Tablet PC) for quite some time. It’s completely free and all of them are worth having in your arsenal of programs.

Checkout the list of what they are sharing with you after the break

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How To Carry Extra Memory/SIM Cards When You Use a Holster

Bruce Atkinson — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 23:22:19 +0000

I recently switched from an HP 111 to a Tilt. I prefer holsters and I purchased one for the Tilt. One problem though, the holster doesn’t have card holder like a leather case does. With the holster I no longer have a place to carry my On Course Navigator microSD card and an additional SIM card that I have. I searched around for a solution and I finally found the Proporta Aluminum Memory/SIM Holder.

It is the size of a credit card, and has the thickness of 4 credit cards. It holds 3 SD cards or SIM cards. It is quite sturdy and fits perfectly in one of the pockets in my wallet. I use an inexpensive tri-fold wallet that I purchased at Walmart.

The length of a SIM card is the same as the width of an SD card, so a SIM card sits in one of the holder’s slots sideways. To hold a microSD card I use an SD adapter. I can now easily carry On Course Navigator, my SIM, and an extra SD card for my camera safely in my wallet.

The cards are easy to insert, easy to remove and are securely held in place. Proporta is a company in the UK that sells accessories for gadgets. I ended up purchasing it through Amazon for $8.32 with free shipping.

http://www.proporta.com/

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SkyFire Mobile Browser: After the Install

Marilyn Torres — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 06:35:40 +0000

One of the first things i do with a mobile browser after download and installation, is run it through a site gauntlet, that is, a mix of sites with oodles of embedded media. The first browser to push daises during this test was Pocket IE, which almost goes without saying. Detected as a mobile browser by most sites, limited settings, and non-existent Flash or Javascript support, Microsoft’s browser has long been overdue for an overhaul.

The second browser, which immediately became my only browser, was SkyFire Beta. I ran the beta version of this browser on my AT&T Tilt (HTC Kaiser) for over a year, first on WinMo 6.0 Professional and then after the 6.1 ROM upgrade. It worked flawlessly except for the occasional user error, as in, having too many programs open at the same time. When I started using this browser, I realized that I didn’t need to subscribe to the “There’s An App For That” mentality.

Even before I upgraded to SkyFire 1.0, functions such as browsing Flash, Silverlight, or Javascript enabled sites work without a hitch. Bouncing between Twitter-recommended links to videos, news sites, et cetera, couldn’t be more user friendly. Essential user settings like setting SkyFire as the default browser, browsing history, adding bookmarks, toggling audio, and browsing backward several pages are easily accessible. I can also save photos, post to Twitter or a blog, and also share website through SMS or email via cut and paste. Although, two buttons I still wish for are a “Stop” and “Forward” button.

Opera Mobile 9.7 Beta was the next stop on my browser odyssey but not my last. Apparently, about 85 MB of free memory was not enough for Opera to do all the things that SkyFire does so well. The variety of features in the Opera browser outshine Skyfire, such as password, caching, privacy settings, et cetera, which are all fantastic if you have the space and speeds necessary to accommodate them on your handset. The tabbed browsing is especially appealing only if your phone can handle the automated feature working in the background. My Tilt, on the other hand, would just display the “Out of Memory” error and force me to close programs and/or tabs.

So back to SkyFire 1.0 I went, and with a 679 KB CAB file versus Opera Mobile’s 4.65 MB file, SkyFire seems to be an ideal fit for any solid Windows Mobile or Symbian smartphone that’s showing its age but still has several good years left.

Download SkyFire 1.0 at: http://get.skyfire.com/

Download Opera Mobile 9.7 at: http://www.opera.com/mobile/

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HTC Ozone coming to Verizon

Jack Cook — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:34:02 +0000

I saw this today and was pretty excited to see it. Not only do I like the phone but the price makes it very appealing for someone that wants to experience Windows Mobile at an impressive price.

Verizon Wireless and HTC today introduce the Verizon Wireless HTC Ozone. This easy-to-use smartphone combines a simple design with a host of connectivity options that include the nation’s largest wireless 3G network, global roaming and Wi-Fi, making it a smart option and, at $49.99*, a great value for first-time smartphone users or savvy business professionals.

Available color: Black

Key features:

Ergonomically-designed QWERTY keyboard for fast and easy typing

Flexible connectivity options with Verizon Wireless’ 3G network, global roaming capabilities and support for Wi-Fi

1500 mAh battery delivers extended operating time

Includes international charging adapters to stay powered up while abroad

Lifestyle features:

VZ Navigator – get audible turn-by-turn directions to more than 15 million points of interest and share the directions with others

Visual Voice Mail – view, delete, reply, listen to and forward voice mail messages without having to listen to prior messages or voice instructions

Mobile IM – connect with friends on AOL Instant Messenger, Windows Messenger and Yahoo! Messenger

Mobile Email – access to popular e-mail services such as Yahoo!, Hotmail, AOL and Windows Live Seamless Microsoft Exchange synchronization with Microsoft Office Mobile for maximum productivity

Access to most frequently used features with a simplified “sliding panel” user interface

One-touch messaging key for quick connection to friends and family

* Price and availability:

The HTC Ozone will be $49.99 after a $70 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement. Customers will receive the rebate in the form of a debit card; upon receipt, customers may use the card as cash anywhere debit cards are accepted.

VZ Navigator is available for $9.99 monthly access, and Visual Voice Mail is available for $2.99 monthly access.

Customers can purchase the HTC Ozone beginning June 29 online at www.verizonwireless.com, by calling 1-800-2 JOIN IN, or through business sales channels. It will be in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores on July 13. For additional information on Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to www.verizonwireless.com.

Press Release

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HTC Snap … is it for you?

Jack Cook — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 13:11:14 +0000

If you like a smartphone then this might be a device worth considering especially if you want a device that has an impressive super-fast Qualcomm MSM 7225 processor, running at 528 MHz as well as the ability to have fast device navigation and a full QWERTY keyboard.

Remo Knops from MobilityMinded posted a review that is worth looking at if you want to get a good look at what you would get with this device. Remo said that he would describe the HTC Snap as a fast, stable & powerful no-nonsence device, which suits various needs.

For me, having a decent battery (1500 mAh battery) providing you with enough “juice” to run a couple of days and WiFi make this device very intriguing.

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