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

Feb 01 PopupClock 1.0 released by VITO for Pocket PC & Smartphone
Published by Vesselin Nerdeff in:Software,

VITO PopupClock is easy to use clock for your Pocket PC. It is the best variant if you have a mobile lifestyle - always ready to show you the precise time. It is sure to save your eyesight and time - you won't miss it on the screen! Have the precise time with you on the go just at hand!

Main Features:

# VITO PopupClock is a tiny applet that brings a clock on the screen.
# Large-scale and clear-cut image ensures you will know the correct time
# It is very useful to assign PopupClock to a hardware button and know the precise time at any moment.
# There are plenty of skins available to customize your PopupClock.
# Press the assigned button to bring PopupClock on top of the screen.
# Press any button or tap somewhere around it on the screen to close PopupClock after you've started it.

Skins

Follow these easy steps to install the skin you like:
1. Download appropriate ZIP file.
2. Extract the archive to a folder on your desktop PC using WinZipR or other unpacking software.
3. Insert your Pocket PC into the craddle and check if ActiveSync is connected.
4. Run the extracted desktop installation file (the one that has .exe extension) to start installation and follow the on-screen instructions.



Requirements

# MIPS, ARM or XScale based Pocket PC
# Operation System up from Windows mobile 2003

Be awared that smartphone operating systems are designed to "sleep" and wake up immediately when it is requested to do something. An application with animation running constantly means the application never allows the OS to sleep, and so it stays "on" and depleating power much faster than if the device is allowed to "sleep."

Purchase VITO Popup Clock for $4.95 here

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Feb 01 Resco Pocket Radio Updated to v1.50
Published by Vesselin Nerdeff in:Software,

One of the favorite pocket pc user streaming radio software for the Pocket PC has been updated to 1.50. Resco, a PDA software developer that makes quality programs like Resco Explorer and Resco Photo Viewer has blessed us with yet another quality product--something that I have never seen before. Enter Resco Pocket Radio, a program for the Pocket PC that allows you to stream live online radio feeds in real time! Why pay XM or Sirius Radio for music when you can get it for free ?

Features

* player for internet streaming radio broadcasting in

o MP3 format
o OGG Vorbis format
o AAC, AACplus format

* recorder for MP3, AAC and AACplus streams capable of recording to a storage card
* skin enabled, easy-to-use user interface with 10 preset buttons for fast radio tuning
* scheduler for recording of regular radio programs
* extensive list of 150 predefined radio stations with the most popular stations from all over the world
* optimized for Windows Mobile 5.0 with full QVGA/VGA portrait/landscape/square screen size support

Resco Radio also comes included with a vast directory of internet radio stations ready to listen to. Resco Radio not only lets you add categories and radio stations but it also lets you import M3U or PLS files that you downloaded from your radio station websites.

What's new (v1.50)

* great new skin
* support of AAC and AACplus formats
* new AAC and AACplus radio stations added
* server redirects supported

User interface
The skin enabled user interface provides an easy way to listen to your favorite radio stations. Just choose your favourite 9 radio stations and assign them to the 9 preset buttons. Whenever you want to tune in, tap a button and you're ready to jam! Buttons are large enough to be controlled just by fingers without the need to use the stylus.



Extensive list of radios

A predefined list of radio stations with numerous music genres. You can be sure to find your favorite station.

Easy radio importing

If you are unable find a radio stations that you cannot live without, it is very simple to add it to the list in Resco Pocket Radio. You can do it manually by entering the stream's URL, title, bitrate and other parameters... ...or you can use easy import from a M3U or PLS file. Just visit the radio's webpage, find the link to a M3U or PLS file, download the file, copy it to your Pocket PC and import it to Resco Pocket Radio.

Scheduled recording

This feature lets you record broadcasting while you are away, or when the program runs late at night.

Go to Resco Pocket Radio Product here

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Feb 01 WiFiFoFum 2 for Pocket PC released with .NET Features
Published by Vesselin Nerdeff in:Software,

This version makes use of the latest features of .NET CF to give you the highest performance for war driving. With this version you can be confident your GPS logged coordinates for the networks you find are highly accurate, and can rely on a smooth user interface experience. WiFiFofum is developed by Aspecto Software - they specialise in developing wireless, ad-hoc, network applications.

WiFiFoFum version 2 brings full support for WM5, VGA displays, portrait and landscape orientations. An "aggressive" scanning mode has been included so you can collect more APs than ever before. A German language file has been included so if your PDA is set to German you will see the translated version automatically. There is a partial Greek file too.

WiFiFoFum is still freeware so please donate to developers if you would like to support further development. You can now download the latest version of WiFiFoFum, the best WiFi scanner and war driving software for Pocket PC 2003 and Windows Mobile 5, at developer's site.
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Feb 01 Sprint about to release Treo 700w by end of February
Published by Vesselin Nerdeff in:Mobile News, Palm, Treo,

According to the guys from Bear Stearns who have broken into several overseas manufacturing facilities to discover that the WM5-powered, EV-DO-packin' Treo 700w may be introduced by Sprint as early as the end of Feburary.This contradicts earlier information which pointed to a late-March release, and would also go against the traditional three to six month exclusivity contract that carriers and manufacturers usually sign.

By the way, unless that breaking-and-entering comment about Bear Sterns analysts Ted Chung, Bill Hand, and Andrew Neff is completely false- it will be really nice if Sprint are about to release the new Windows powered Treo at the end of this month.

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Feb 01 iLumina MOBILE bible for Pocket PC & Palm OS by Olive Tree
Published by Vesselin Nerdeff in:Software,

In partnership with Tyndale House Publishers, Olive Tree has retooled the original PC iLumina Gold version to support Pocket PC and Palm OS devices. iLumina MOBILE is now available as the market's first digitally animated Bible and encyclopedia suite-right in the palm of your hand. This really nice applications includes also and enciclopedia.

"What impressed me most about the handheld is that nothing of the original essence of the PC has been lost. If anything, the graphics are brighter and crisper in the scaled down version," says W. Victor Kore, Marketing Manager from Beers Publishing Group Tyndale House Publishers. "The user interface is well thought out too. From the main page, you are only a tap away from the Bible, the encyclopedia, timeline or multimedia. It is not only functional, but a pleasure to look at."
iLumina mobile - a software suite that takes PDA Bible Study to a new level. The combination of material included in the package gives the user a wealth of information to enhance their Bible Study experience. Included in the mobile version is the addition of the NIV along with the NLT and the KJV Bibles, and a select number of video animations and tours, along with maps, timelines, and other useful information resources. The specially designed user interface works wonderfully to make this wealth of information just a tap away!

Additional info you can find at Olive Tree website

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Feb 01 AirIslands strategy game for Pocket PC released by Spb
Published by Vesselin Nerdeff in:Games, Pocket PC,

Spb Software House has released Spb AirIslands, a new Pocket PC game based on a unique concept, combining real-time strategy game where you have to build a colony on an isolated island, and a set of mini-games. The 3 included mini-games are used to earn resources you can use later to develop your island. This unique concept allows Spb AirIslands to combine all the benefits of a desktop strategy game with all necessary attributes of a fun Pocket PC game.

It takes the player into a unique world of an isolated island with its own history, rules, success strategy and story line. And, at the same time, you can always play one of the three mini-games when you have 5-10 minutes of spare time (for example standing in a line), thus earning resources for the big game. Your task is not only to survive on an island, but to colonize, build, and develop it, taking into account different factors that influence the hard colonist's life. Build Your Island


The old world was ruined by a disaster. It is now a pack of isolated islands floating in the sky. You join the army of heroes who revive the world. You get at your disposal an island where you should repair the life and the Gravitator. Success of the whole campaign depends on you because the world cannot become a whole entity while at least one Gravitator is not repaired. You own such an island. Your task is to repair the Gravitator.
During the game you can build different buildings. People living in houses earn gold to help you in repairing the Gravitator.

Earning Resources


The presence of these mini-games allows you to play Spb AirIslands everywhere if you only have a couple of free minutes. By playing mini-games you combine the useful with the pleasing. The more mini-games you play, the more resources you get! Play:

* Spb Bubbles to earn water
* Spb Xonix II to earn wood
* Spb Arkaball II to earn bricks

Mini-Game: Spb Xonix II

To get some wood you should go to the joiner's shop where you should cut wooden panels. While cutting you should be patient, fast in response and quick-witted. You have to trick guileful spanners, bearing balls and other enemies which do everything to hamper your work.

Mini-Game: Spb Bubbles

To get some water you should go to the island's edge where with the help of a crossbow and water bubbles you will be able to fill up water tanks. When earning water you should be patient, fast in response and quick-witted. Remember that feeble branches of old trees cannot hold up heavy bubbles filled with water for a long time.

Mini-Game: Spb Arkaball II

To get some bricks you should go to deserted caves where by controlling the magic ball and with the help of a tub you'll become a quarrier. When forcing your way through different rocks you should be patient, fast in response and quick-witted. Take care of your magic ball. The tub is absolutely useless without it.

View more AirIslands details here.

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Feb 01 VoIP Application with support for Windows Mobile 5 Dual-Mode Devices
Published by Vesselin Nerdeff in:Mobile News, VoIP,

SIPquest, developer of converged Multimedia Client Software announced today that its Mobile Console is the first VoIP application to support Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 devices. Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 is the newest operating system to support dual-mode for PDA and smartphone devices.

Delivering services over WiFi, WiFi and GSM and WiFi and CDMA networks, the Mobile Console application will allow dual mode device users in both wireless and WiFi networks to have one, optimal and seamless experience.

As it seems from a recent release, the Mobile Console’s single GUI and support for unified numbering consolidates both WiFi and cellular identities and is interoperable with IP PBX’s and softswitches.

The new application will also include a "Network Aware" feature that will allow users more options and personal choices when placing phone calls. For example the feature will recommend a network connection option based on availability for better quality and lowered costs or users will have the option to choose which ever factor they prefer.

"We have a track record of supporting innovative operating systems such as Windows Mobile and are proud to be the first VoIP application to support version 5.0," said David Hattey, president and CEO or SIPquest.

The Mobile Console application will be displayed at the 3GSM Conference in Barcelona Spain for February 13-16 2006. For more on this please visit www.sipquest.com

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Jan 31 First Impressions of TORQ P120 Windows Mobile 5 smartphone
Published by Vesselin Nerdeff in:Devices, Smartphone,

The TORQ P120 is smartphone that runs Windows Mobile 5 and it has GSM/GPRS, Bluetooth and WiFi (802.11b) radios. The black candy bar-style case is very attractive and the screen contrast and colors are nice. It has a nice 130MB of user-accessible memory in addition to an extra SD slot. To round it out, a 1.3 megapixel camera with light is there for you to capture all those spur of the moment shots.

The TORQ P120 is an attractive device. It's approximately the same width and thickness as a Treo 700w, and more narrow, but thicker than the HP hw6515. The 240 x 320 screen is bright, clear and crisp. One issue that I had with the screen is that I had to do the screen alignment process more often than I have on other devices. Hope this wil not continues as I spend more time with the device.

source - BargainPDA


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Jan 31 MobiSystems Paint 7 All-in-one Graphic Tool for Palm Handhelds
Published by Vesselin Nerdeff in:Software,

MobiSystems Paint is a proven picture editor, organizer and photo viewer that has been a leader in the Palm software marketplace for years. With this tools you can view and modify native JPG, GIF, BMP, PNG files and many more. MobiSystems Paint remind of the paint program for windows, but this is for your Palm.

Share, Organize and Find Images Fast



Whether it's a graphic or a digital art MobiSystems Paint is going to help you get that vision out of your head and onto the screen of your handheld. Packed with over 25 drawing tools

# Range of different shapes, including polygons, curves and Besier curves
# 5 levels of pen and line sizes
# Ability to work with transparent colors
# True true type fonts and ability to import Windows fonts
# Unlimited number of undo and redo operations Work with native JPEG and BMP files



# Work directly with JPEG image files from both the main memory or memory card.
# Support for bitmap files on your handheld. # Convert formats, export and import images to memory cards with ease.
# With the new Browse form each operation takes a few taps of the stylus.
# Image compression for the MobiSystems Paint native format. Share, Organize and Find Images Fast



# Three different preview modes
# Context menus for easy access to frequently used operations
# Ability to browse the directory structure of your PDA and memory card as if you are working in Windows Explorer
# With the ability to categorize your image collection you can access your digital images quickly, just the way you want.
# Share your images with your friends and family through beaming or Bluetooth, as SMS messages or email attachments. Easy Photo Touch-up Tools



You will love the photo-editing tools allowing you to modify and enhance your images. View and modify the images made with the built-in camera of your PDA.
# Crop images and adjust exposure.
# Change brightness and contrast.
# Adjust hue, saturation and lightness levels.
# Resize, rotate, invert colors.
# Even make photos black-and-white.

Try MobiSystems Paint 7 and get convinced that it is the most comprehesive paint program for Palm.
Full and trial downloads here

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Jan 31 I-mate PDA-N Pocket PC Review
Published by Vesselin Nerdeff in:Devices, Pocket PC, PDA, Reviews, VoIP,

The handheld runs the latest Windows Mobile 5 operating system and includes many of the features found on other PDAs today, but it also throws in some extra tricks, such as GPS navigation and VoIP support. However, you're going to pay a price for such features, as the PDA-N costs a whopping $499. Along with its smart-phone siblings, the I-mate Jamin and the I-mate SP5, the I-mate PDA-N is scheduled for release in April.

The i-mate PDA-N with built in GPS, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, is the first Pocket Pc with built in GPS from i-Mate. Complemented by the 2.8-inch LCD capable of 240 x 320 pixels, the PDA-N offers exceptional GPS reception and spotless navigation to its users. Over all the PDA-N has high marks for looks with its large high-resolution screen and slim form factor. It is about the same size as the i-mate JAM.

With Window Mobile 5.0 corporations can be confident mobile email will be delivered to all their mobile professionals. The new Windows Mobile 5.0 platform allows for scalable and cost-effective mobile messaging supported by Exchange 2003 out of the box, whilst your companies networks, data and applications are protected.

I-mate PDA-N includes VoIP support and ships with Skype loaded on the device, so with the built-in Wi-Fi, you can use the PDA-N to make phone calls over the Internet--a boon for mobile professionals. Also, useful to road warriors is the embedded 12-channel GPS receiver, which can help navigate to various client meetings, conferences, or the kids' soccer practice. I-mate will also package it with a vehicle mount.

Unfortunately The I-mate PDA-N comes with only 128MB of ROM and 32MB of RAM, which is a bit on the low side for a device of this class. Fortunately, there is an SDIO/MMC expansion slot.According to I-mate, the PDA-N has a rated battery life of 5 hours in GPS mode and 8 hours playing a looped video.

Technical Details:

Dimensions :

# 109.7mm(H) x 59.4mm(W) x 17.6mm(T) # Weight: 126g w/ battery

Processor

# Samsung SC32442X33 300Mhz
Memory

# 128MB embedded Flash ROM
# 64MB embedded SDRAM

LCD Module

# 2.83" 240x320 pixels resolution
# 64K - colors Transmissive TFT-LCD
# LED backlight support
# Sensitive touch screen

Interface

# One SDIO/MMC card slot
# One Audio jack (3.5 Ψ)
# MiniUSB connector
GPS

# Embedded GPS antenna
# Support NMEA 0183 version 3.0 or above
# WAAS-enabled, 12 parallel channel GPS receiver
# Acquisition time
# Hot start: 8 seconds, typical TTFF
# Warm start: 60 seconds, typical TTFF
# Cold start: 120 seconds, typical TTFF

GPS Accuracy
# Position: < 15 meters, 95% typical
# Velocity: 0.05 meter/sec steady state
WAAS Accuracy
# Position: < 5 meters, 95% typical
# Velocity: 0.05 meter/sec steady state

Power

# Battery # Removable rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery, 1,100mAH
# GPS mode: > 5 hrs
# Standby time: > 200 hrs
# WMV playback: 8 hrs
# WMA playback: 12 hrs
# Battery recharge time: < 4 hrs

Device-to-Device Connectivity

# Infrared IrDA SIR
# Bluetooth v1.2
# WiFi 802.11b with 64-,128-bit WEP standard data encryption

Accessories

# Standard
- AC adapter with miniUSB plug
- Carrying case
- Stereo wired headset w/ microphone
- Car holder
- Car adapter
- Sync. Cable (miniUSB/ USB)
- User manual, quick start guide, sync. software CD

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