The long awaited AGPS (Aid GPS- see here for more information) i.e. Satellite Data Update as well as FM Tuner is bundled with this ROM update for E-TEN G500 Pocket PC phone.

AGPS and FM tuner available for E-TEN G500 in new ROM Update Aided GPS describes a system where outside sources, such as an assistance server (by providing aid to the Almanac or Ephemeris data) help a GPS receiver perform the tasksrequired to make range measurements and position solutions. With such assistance from the network, the receiver can operate more quickly and efficiently than it would unassisted, because a set of tasks that it would normally handle is shared with the assistance server. With AGPS you can achieve GPS fix (location finding) very quickly.

FM Tuner which would be bundled in the future ROM upgrades. As the FM Tuner utilises the TMC (component of the GPS) protocol, best reception is obtained when outdoor.

With the FM TUner, TMC and RDS support E-TEN G500 seems to be one of the best Pocket PC Phones on the market now.

This new ROM update for E-TEN G500 Pocket PC phone is available for download here.