Windows XP Handhelds: The Next Small Thing
Posted on 4-Aug-2003 23:12 News, Computing
In a ZiffDavis Wireless article, author Ross Rubin talks about full OS in small packages. Ultra-personal computers aren't available yet, almost at the edge of being vapourware. But we're closer than you think.
WorldMate competition results
Posted on 4-Aug-2003 21:48 News, Promotions
These are the results in our WorldMate competition. We had eight copies of this software (two for each platform: Pocket PC, Palm OS, Symbian Nokia , Symbian Sony Ericsson) to give away.
Overflowing INBOX? Overloaded Pocket PC?
Posted on 3-Aug-2003 10:37 Articles, General
I've read an article about what can happen if your Inbox is of a decent size and your Pocket PC starts suffering of "lack" of memory. Inspired by this I wrote some suggestions on how to reduce your Inbox size and make it easier to manage. You'll see these suggestions are valid for all e-mail users, regardless of platform used.
Wearable mobile coming before Christmas
Posted on 2-Aug-2003 17:59 News, Mobile
Orange Imageenering conducts researchs in different areas of mobility, including wearable and smart clothing, personal area networks, presence. The first product to hit the market is a mobile shoulder bag. Just in time for Christmas.
Mobile Comedy
Posted on 2-Aug-2003 10:32 News, Mobile
British users of Nokia 3650/7650 and P800 mobile phones now have access to Mobile Comedy, a service created by the company behind "The Graham Norton Show" and "Johnny Vaughan Tonight.
Walker Wireless and Vodafone New Zealand seal partnership
Posted on 1-Aug-2003 08:17 News, Computing
Walker Wireless Ltd and Vodafone New Zealand Ltd have formalised their strategic relationship with the signing of agreements under which Vodafone will become a key marketing and distribution channel for the Walker Wireless broadband service.
Patent for no cell phone logo granted in U.S.
Posted on 1-Aug-2003 08:09 News, Mobile
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has approved a new trademarked logo designed to denote areas where use of cellular telephones is restricted. One thing to note is that the website of the trademark holder has no mobile phone ringing, but a very loud song...
TenGo, by Xrgomics is a new text entry solution for Pocket PC
Posted on 31-Jul-2003 22:16 News, Mobile
TenGO is a soft keyboard that uses only 6 large alphabet keys to type. Fewer keys makes it easier to type, while larger keys allows you to type fast, and for much longer, without missing or hitting the wrong keys. Using the same letter positioning as the conventional keyboard makes searching for letters easier without any re-learning.
Browsing proxy services
Posted on 31-Jul-2003 19:31 Reviews, Software, by M Freitas
One of the hardest things for wireless users is to find a website that is actually handheld friendly. The small form factor and reduced screen real estate available on handheld devices puts lots of constrains on how a website is to be presented to the user. Some proxy services can help translating the big sites into the small world.
Improved version of Skweezer now released
Posted on 31-Jul-2003 17:44 News, Computing
Skweezer is a proxy service that formats web pages to be displayed in the best format for the small form factor of handhelds and mobile phones. The new version includes increased page load speed and better controls.
ADBWeather2002
Posted on 30-Jul-2003 21:12 Software, Software
ADBWeather2002 is a Today Screen Plugin which allows you to view a weather forecast on your PocketPC. It does require a connection to the Internet from the PocketPC, but is designed to still function while offline. This version works with PocketPC 2002 and 2003 devices.
Nokia 3300 available in the U.S. through Cingular
Posted on 30-Jul-2003 19:32 News, Mobile
North Americans can now enjoy their music everywhere without having to carry another gadget: the Nokia 3300 is available from Cingular and incorporates an mp3 player.
Maps in the palm of your hand
Posted on 29-Jul-2003 20:45 News, GPRS
M-Spatial partners with Vodafone UK to offer maps on Vodafone Live! More than 20 million buildings indexed.
