Windows Mobile Pocket PC & Symbian Smartphone software and freeware, reviews, tips & tricks

Jan 10 QIP free icq client for Windows Mobile released
Published by Vesselin Nerdeff in:Freeware, Pocket PC, Smartphone, WM5, Communication,

Yesterday has been released new free ICQ client for Windows Mobile based Pocket PCs and Smartphones. It is called QIP icq client and runs on both Windows Mobile 2003 and Windows Mobile 2005.

QIP is a free unique closed source computer program for immediate cross-Internet communication. The basic functionality of QIP enables its users to see who else is online and available and then easily contact them with text messages in real time sent through a public server.

Here are some screenshots from inside the QIP....

QIP is available free for download at Freeware Pocket PC site and Smartphone Freeware site.

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Jun 15 QMAIL Free email client and RSS Reader for Pocket PC
Published by Baksanir in:Pocket PC, Freeware, email,

QMAIL is a new Free communications program for Pocket PCs which deserves to be more well known. It supports POP3, IMAP4, NNTP & RSS protocols.

QMAIL's built in mail client has IMAP4 support, it supports SSL/TLS authentication (which makes it compatible with GMail, but this requires a separate download), filters and all the configuration options that you could imagine. HTML support is still not working for the Pocket PC. Neither is the ability to compose scripts.

To read a RSS feed, you only need to create an account and choose RSS in the "Class" menu. When you return to the main screen you choose the account that you just created, tap and hold to bring up "Create" and voila, after entering the name of the feed, you only have to give the URL. The interface is not bad: you click on the title to see the contents, providing quick access.

QMAIL is available for Free download at Freeware Pocket PC site.

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Oct 20 QReader high quality book reader for Symbian smarphones
Published by Vesselin Nerdeff in:Symbian, Software, Freeware, Utilities, eBooks,

QReader is new application fro Symbian based devices developed by Denis Mingulov, which infact is one high quality book reader for smarphones. QReader allows to read texts on smartphones (electronic books - eBooks). It is the high quality book reader, easy and powerful.

QReader has all the following features:

* Plain text (.txt), Palm DOC (.prc and .pdb) and TCR files reading
* Incoming document recognizing
* Screen rotation (90, 180 and 270 degrees)
* 5 different fonts
* Folders support
* Hi-Quality Bookmarks
* Auto-scrolling
* Text Formatting
* Hyphenation support
* Search (case-sensitive and caseless)
* Percentage indication of the text that has been read
* Easy access to clock
* Adjustable colors
* Adjustable document locations
* Send any text file via Ir, Bluetooth or Email
* Function of backlight switch off while reading can be turned off
* 55 different character''s codepages + 3 Unicode

QReader is available for free download at Symbian Freeware site.

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Apr 03 Qtek 8600 UMTS Smartphone available for preorder
Published by Vesselin Nerdeff in:Mobile News, Devices, Smartphone, HTC, Qtek,

As it looks like the new smartphone from the HTC collection, known HTC Breeze, will be on the market in Q4 this year under the name Qtek 8600.

The Qtek 8600 is a serious business phone, with Global GSM and GPRS, E-GPRS and WCDMA functionality. The unit has compact size of 112.4 x 46 x 14.8 mm.

It has 128 MB flash ROM and 64MB SDRAM and the option to expand the memory with Micro-SD card. Qtek 8600 also features Mini-USB, Bluetooth or IrDA to connect to your PC. You can take quite good pictures with the 1.3 Mega-Pixel Camera the devices has.

It is working under latest Windows Mobile 5.0 and is rich in default applications.

Now it is available for preorder from Expansys.
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Apr 11 Qtek 9000 aka HTC Universal gets Rom update with AKU2
Published by Vesselin Nerdeff in:Mobile News, Qtek, HTC,

There is a new AKU2.0 ROM update for Qtek 9000, also known as the HTC Universal, which means that push-mail is possible now. This update contains the Microsoft Messaging & Security Feature Pack (MSFP) which make possible the push e-mail. Also there is improvement in the quality of the GSM, GPRS/UMTS connection and the Bluetooth connection. You can download the ROM Update from here.

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Apr 14 Qtek 9100 aka HTC Wizard Full Review
Published by Vesselin Nerdeff in:Reviews, Pocket PC, Qtek, HTC,

Qtek 9100 has many enhancements over the earlier model, HTC Magician, such as Windows Mobile 5 as the operating system, EDGE and WiFi for fast data transmission, 128 MB of FlashROM, and a convenient slide-out keyboard for typing larger chunks of text. All that together with a more than reasonable price has made this device one of the most eagerly awaited Pocket PCs of the past year.

Before I start examining the contents of the box, let me put the device in context for those who have not followed the latest developments in the world of Pocket PCs. The Qtek 9100, i.e. the device that is subject to this review, is a product of HTC of Taiwan (not to be mistaken for THC, which offers a completely different kind of experience). The company does not sell its product under its brand; you cannot buy a HTC Wizard. It only sells to vendors and mobile operators who offer its devices under their own brand. So, even though this is a review of Qtek 9100, it applies, with a few differences in design, software and accessories, for instance to T-Mobile's MDA Vario and i-mate K-JAM by i-mate as well. said Pavel Koza from pdagold.com.

So if you are considering purchasing the Qtek 9100 you can read this extensive review here.

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Mar 15 Qtek 9100 receives ROM upgrade with AKU2
Published by Vesselin Nerdeff in:Mobile News, Pocket PC, HTC, Qtek, ROM upgrades, email,

The HTC Wizard branded by Qtek as 9100 is getting upgrade to Push Email! Unfortunately A2DP (stereo audio over Bluetooth) is not included in this upgrade. The similar case with A2DP is with the i-mate JASJAR which received its update few days ago.

This ROM upgrade can be download from official website of Qtek or from the xda-developers forum. We hope you will like using push email function, but you need to wait more for stereo audio over Bluetooth.

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Nov 30 Qtek 9100 Review
Published by Vesselin Nerdeff in:Devices, Pocket PC, Qtek, Reviews,

I had been looking forward to encountering HTC Wizard from the very first moment I saw its photo. As an MDA Compact enthusiast, I fancied it to be my next device that would inherit the good from the Compact while adding missing features and remedying weaknesses. Here I am sharing my impressions from the first few hours with Qtek 9100. I would like to thank Sunnysoft, a distributor of the device in the Czech Republic, for lending me a specimen for review purposes.

Enough of introductions, let's get down to business. The package contains virtually the same items as those shipping with the Compact: the device, case, spare stylus, synchronisation USB cable, AC adapter, ear-plug type headphones with a remote control, user guide and a CD-ROM. The only noteworthy items are the case (made neither of leather nor leatherette but nylon, I guess) and the earphones (quite good, the remote control controls not only the phone module but also the output volume). A spare telescopic stylus is welcome (it will surprise you initially by its small size when folded); the rest of the accessories is common.

The device is a little larger than the Compact (108 mm x 58 mm x 23.5 mm). Its is about 5 millimetres thicker because of the slide-out keyboard. However, it remains within the limits of comfortable and convenient. The Wizard's rounded corners provide a better grip than the Compact. By contrast, the material is not light metal as in the Compact but lacquered plastic. The Wizard features five user-definable buttons and a cursor pad as well as four system buttons (two on the front panel, two on the slide-out keyboard), so it is easy to control the device without the stylus. Gamers will be pleased to find that the device supports simultaneous press of several buttons. The Wizard's design is rather more elaborate than that of the Compact - some will like it, some will not. I personally miss the sober design of the Compact...

A great attraction of the Wizard is the slide-out keyboard comprising 39 keys (four rows by ten keys, only the spacebar is double-width) and two system keys. It is impossible to type otherwise than with the thumbs, which is good enough for SMS-maniacs and online chat enthusiasts. It takes a while to get used to it (the keys are arranged in different way than on standard keyboards) nut a after a few hours, you will be able to type much faster than with the stylus on a tiny virtual keyboard on the display. Keyboard backlight makes it easier to type in dark places. Unfortunately, it is not illuminated evenly and I found it hard to read blue characters on silver keys. Speaking about the keyboard, I should also mention support for national characters provided by Sunnysoft;) As with the HTC Universal, there is a big question how durable the keyboard slide-out mechanism is. It is hard to tell - although it appears quite rugged, we should wait and see after half a year. I am worried especially about the locks that keep the keyboard fully closed and open. In any case, there is a two-year warranty...:) The Wizard introduces some technical enhancements over the Compact as well as several compromises. The first one concerns performance - a Texas Instruments OMAP 850 processor running at 195 MHz is known for low consumption rather than high computing power. Hard to tell why HTC decided to implement this processor. The last to use it before now was HP in its iPAQ h6340 to little success. On the other hand, one should thoroughly test the processor's performance rather than making judgements based on technical specifications. Everyday tasks are slower on all WM5 devices as compared to previous system versions because of a new way of memory management, which may overshadow processor performance deficiencies. I tried several games and encountered no performance issues at all. Video playback was not as smooth but if you reduce quality it is quite OK. Music playback poses no problem at all for the Wizard. However, if you want to work while listening, the processor has difficulties catching breath. The device features 128 MB of FlashROM and 64 MB of RAM. Upon reset, the user can access about 44 MB of FlashROM; an additional memory card will be desirable.

The display looks a cut above that of the Compact. It is much brighter (but remember I am comparing with half a year old Compact) and the colours are richer and less yellow-tinted. The size of the display is exactly the same (2.8-inch diagonal, i.e. 71 millimetres), the same applies to resolution (240x320) and number of supported colours (65 thousand). The display can be easily rotated by 90 degrees, a feature supported natively by all WM5 devices. When you manipulate with the keyboard, the display will rotate automatically. By contrast, backlight settings options are insufficient: there are only five levels with joint slider for both modes (on battery/charging).

Audio capabilities seem to be excellent with virtually nothing to criticise. There are loudspeakers on the left-hand side and the right-hand side; according to the documentation, it should be real stereo. The phone speaker produces clear sound free of overdrive, which has been a common complaint of Compact users. The microphone's sensitivity is just about right. Pity the headphones connector is a 2.5-mm jack, which means you need an adapter to connect better gear. The Wizard offers cutting-edge communications features. In our geography, you can start using all of them right out of the box. The basic link with the outer world is a fast USB 2.0 port. A 115-kbps infrared port is a standard part of the Pocket PC platform and cannot be absent from this device, either. Bluetooth in such a feature-packed device may be useful for connecting a BT-enabled GPS or for connecting a laptop to the internet. Whatever, it will certainly come handy. Unfortunately, we have to put up with atrocious wireless Microsoft software, which, although being constantly improved, cannot compare to competing products. I tried configuring ActiveSync over Bluetooth and my attempt turned out a complete failure. Then there is WiFi supporting "merely" 11 Mbit but if you have a WiFi AP at home (like me) you will surely appreciate an integrated WiFi module with advanced configuration options. I was able to connect to my secure Asus WL-530g immediately and without any problems. That is not everything for communication, though. We have not mentioned the telephone module yet. It is a quad-band GSM/GPRS supporting 850/900/1800/1900 MHz networks. EDGE is a welcome and very useful extension. Well, useful it is if your mobile operator has implemented the technology in your location. Otherwise, it is worth the same as UMTS in the HTC Universal;) There is no indicator of data transmission speed but data did seemed to flow faster than before when I downloaded some files. I am going to perform some tests in a big review to come. As for phone calls, I did not encounter any problems and everything appeared to work the way it should. Needless to say, the device supports SMS and MMS messages. The Wizard has an integrated camera like the Compact. The parameters are identical yet image quality seems better in the Wizard. Particularly good are close-range photos. The maximum supported resolution is 1280x1024 pixel. However, you can interpolate the photo to up to 1600x1280 pixels. A built-in LED will illuminate the scene at a short distance but do not expect miracles. Check the photos below for their quality. The Wizard support not only still images but also video (MPEG4 or Motion JPEG).

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Apr 03 Qtek S300 Media PDA leaked information
Published by Vesselin Nerdeff in:Mobile News, PDA, Muse, Qtek, Devices,

Today Expansys takes our attention with two new leaks. First is about the Qtek 8600 UMTS Smartphone. And the second it about the HTC Muse which according to them will be brander by Qtek with the name Qtek S300 Media PDA.

One of the Qtek S300 Media PDA great features is 4GB of expandable memory which makes your mobile media entertainment options endless. This new PDA device also has a built-in FM radio and great dual speakers for clear sound and 2.1 Mega-Pixel Camera.

Qtek S300 Media PDA will run on Windows Mobile 5.0 and will have built-in WiFi. More information and preorder options are available here.

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Nov 29 Quake III Arena now playing on N95 8GB, N82 and E90
Published by aimc in:games, Nokia, ports, bluetooth, keyboard,

You can now play Quake III Arena on Nokia phones N95 8GB, N82 and the E90.
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