wifi Windows Mobile Pocket PC news, reviews, tips & tricks

May 28 Go WiFi with Handy Wi
Found in: Symbian, Applications, Freeware, WiFi, ,

Handy Wi is a cool Symbian application which will help you connect to any WLAN hotspot. The application is available free of charge and it’s not a simple WiFi manager. Handy Wi has reached version 2.0 and it comes now with some useful apps ready to be accessed once you have connected to a WiFi or 3G network.


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May 15 SlingPlayer Application for iPhone Limited by AT&T
Found in: AT&T, Apple, WiFi, SlingPlayer,

AT&T has decided to allow the SlingPlayer for the iPhone but it has also set some limits in place for it. Apparently the application “would use large amounts of wireless network capacity” which “could create congestion and potentially prevent other customers from using the network”. On top of that, AT&T said that “applications like this, which redirects a TV signal to a personal computer, are specifically prohibited under our terms of service.” That's why SlingPlayer for iPhone will be used over WiFi only.


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Apr 19 Turn Your Windows Mobile Phone Into a WiFi Hot Spot with WMWiFiRouter
Found in: Windows Mobile, Pocket PC, Smartphone, WiFi, Wireless, Router,

If you take your laptop with you everywhere and find yourself constantly on the hunt for a free wireless internet hot spot, this app is for you. From Morose Media, WMWiFiRouter is exactly what it sounds like - a program for Windows Mobile devices that converts your phone into a wireless internet router! I have used this one myself (on a Samsung Blackjack II), and it's pretty awesome. If you only get one new application this year for your Windows Mobile device, WMWiFiRouter should be it.

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Feb 07 Never lose WIFI settings on your Windows Mobile smartphone again
Found in: windows mobile, wifi, wm6,

Something weird and irritating about Windows Mobile-powered smartphones is that WIFI settings are oddly removed or just disappears. This is frustrating for those always on the go and an inconvenience if you do have not memorized or recorded your WIFI settings.
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Jan 24 Devicescape for Symbian
Found in: Symbian, Freeware, Smartphones, WiFi,

Need an application to help you manage the WiFi on your Symbian phone? With Devicescape you will be able to automatically connect to WiFi spots and home networks.


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Jan 17 WIFI Monitor for PocketPC and Windows Mobile
Found in: windows mobile, wm6, pocketpc, WIFI,

PocketPC WiFi Monitor, is a small utility tool, that allows you to quickly scan for wireless networks around you, and display usefull information about them.
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Dec 11 Broadcom Has Draft-N WiFi Cell Phone Chips for Next Year
Found in: Broadcom, WiFi, ,

If you were wondering why your cell phone doesn’t know 802.11n WiFi yet well then we might have an answer for you. A draft-N chip for smartphones will awfully drain that battery. Maybe that’s why manufacturers haven’t developed one yet. That’s where Broadcom steps in.


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Nov 19 Spb Wireless Monitor 3.0 Lets You Take Control over Wireless Data Spending
Found in: Spb, Software, Wireless, Monitor, WiFi, Data costs,

Spb Software releases Spb Wireless Monitor 3.0 - a powerful software solution that offers full control over all types of smartphone data connections by monitoring them in accordance with configurable tariffs and data plans, and providing per application data traffic reports. First brought to market in 2002, Spb Wireless Monitor, formerly known as Spb GPRS Monitor, accounts for the lack of a built-in data tracking tool in Windows Mobile devices. A four-time prize winner in the Smartphone and Pocket PC magazine’s Best Software Awards, shipped in over a dozen devices by ASUS, HTC, O2, Samsung, and T-Mobile, the Spb Wireless Monitor has over 3,000,000 loyal customers worldwide. The new name of version 3.0 comes with massive enhancements in features and abilities.


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May 09 Talk Skype from Your Phone
Found in: Skype, voice, WiFi,

That’s right, Skype is expanding their horizon. We have been using this cool app for years for talking free of charge with friends and family. Skype have been developing more and more tools to ease itself into our communication based life and we can’t say we hate it.

It’s no surprise AT&T and other carriers are thinking, according to rumors, about developing a similar VoIP product to compete against Skype and offer it to their cell phone plans subscribers. In the mean time Skype beta for smart(er) phones is out and you can download it here.


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Apr 16 Enhance your existing WiFi management software with WeFi
Found in: WiFi, Freeware, Pocket PC,

WeFi is new software for windows mobile pocket pc devices which purpose is to improve your wireless connection options. It enhances your existing WiFi management software with a more powerful connection tool.

The WeFi software automatically detects and qualifies all WiFi access points within range and connects you to the spot with the best Internet connection. If the WeFi software detects a new access point, it allows you to be the first to map it. WeFi also provides you with Instant Messaging tools, Allowing you to create a buddy list, and to see where your friends are currently connected.


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