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Wednesday, April 19, 2006

DeveloperOne Releases Update for CodeWallet Pro 2006

Posted by Mike Temporale in "SOFTWARE" @ 10:30 AM

http://www.developerone.com/codewalletpro/mobile.htm

"CodeWallet Pro is the #1 secure business and personal information management tool for your Windows Mobile Pocket PC or Smartphone.
Manage passwords, banking information, credit card details, PIN codes, travel plans, insurance policies, registration codes, gift lists, you name it, CodeWallet Pro manages it. CodeWallet Pro will get you organized and let you find all of your important information when you need it. Password protection and strong data encryption keeps your information from others."



The guys at DeveloperOne have just updated CodeWallet. The latest version adds the ability to print a card from the Desktop, Improved Data Synchronization, Card Formatting Enhancements, and Expanded Language Support. CodeWallet 2006 is priced at $29.95 and existing customers can upgrade for $14.95. Check out the DeveloperOne website for more information.

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Wednesday, March 22, 2006

SP5 and SP5m MSFP ROM Update Available From i-mate

Posted by Mike Temporale in "NEWS" @ 06:30 AM

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Thursday, February 9, 2006

Update Your Virtual Earth Mobile Before February 12th

Posted by Mike Temporale in "SOFTWARE" @ 07:00 AM

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• Source: Windows Mobile Team Blog

Sunday, January 29, 2006

Earnings Update: Microsoft Mobile and Embedded Division Registers its First Profitable Quarter

Posted by Kris Kumar in "NEWS" @ 05:30 AM

http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/index.php?action=expand,45974

"Microsoft just reported revenue and profit by segment for the quarter ended December 31, 2005, their second quarter. Microsoft's fiscal year runs from July to June. For the first time in the history of the mobile and embedded division, they have made a profit. On sales of $101 million, they earned $20 million in earnings. It has been a long time coming for a team that released their first major product in 1996 when Windows CE 1.0 when gold in November. Who'd have thought it would take nearly a decade to turn a profit? Any bets as to where the mobile device market and Microsoft's share of it will be in another 10 years?"



Ed Hansberry, over at our sister site Pocket PC Thoughts, has written a nice little commentary on the latest earnings report from Microsoft. Like Ed, I would also like to know as to where the mobile device market and Microsoft's share of it is headed. Palm is now making a Windows Mobile device; in the future, the MSFP based devices (and Moto Q) will hopefully cause a big dent in RIM's market share. There are many other positive developments; we would like to hear your thoughts and comments on how it will help shape the future. The complete Microsoft earnings report and the PowerPoint presentation can be accessed over here.

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Saturday, January 28, 2006

Earnings Update: HTC Q4 Sales, Income Rocket

Posted by Kris Kumar in "NEWS" @ 03:10 PM

http://www.reghardware.co.uk/2006/01/27/htc_results_q4_05/

"Taiwan's HTC saw sales leapt 66.2 per cent sequentially during the fourth quarter of FY2005, according to the PDA-phone maker's provisional, unaudited financial results. For the three months to 31 December 2005, the company realised revenues of TWD27.53bn ($862.32m), well up on the previous quarter's TWD16.56bn ($518.71m). Then, HTC reported a net income of TWD2.78bn ($87.08m) before tax - for Q4, the figure had risen 84.5 per cent to TWD5.13bn ($160.69m)."



HTC has released the 2005 Q4 earnings report. It shows that total revenues for the year 2005 totaled NT$ 72,775 million and year-on-year growth was 99.95%. 8O Way to go HTC. I am sure everyone will agree with me, when I say that 2006 will be an even more spectacular year for HTC. They will be launching 3G devices and the much awaited flip Smartphone, the Star Track, this year.

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Wednesday, January 25, 2006

Update on TinyThings Video Podcast

Posted by Mike Temporale in "DEVELOPER" @ 10:00 AM

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Saturday, January 14, 2006

Soti Releases Update to Pocket Controller

Posted by Mike Temporale in "SOFTWARE" @ 09:30 AM

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Update to SmartProfile Adds Override Functionality

Posted by Mike Temporale in "SOFTWARE" @ 06:30 AM

http://www.smartphone.net/smartphonethoughts/software_detail.asp?id=1832

We posted about SmartProfile last month, but I thought it was worth mentioning the latest update. SmartProfile now supports up to 3 overrides per day. SmartProfile will automatically switch your profile based on the appointments you have in your calendar. It also allows you to dictate the profile to be switched to based on the category of your appointment. You can download a 15 day trial from our affiliate store.

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Sunday, October 9, 2005

i-mate SP3i ROM Update Version 2.3.33.21 Now Available, Includes Windows Media Player 10

Posted by Kris Kumar in "HARDWARE" @ 07:45 AM

http://www.clubimate.com

I-mate has finally released the much awaited ROM update containing Windows Media Player 10 for its i-mate SP3i Smartphone (European version, 900Mhz). :-) Wonder what took i-mate so long to release this update? As an i-mate customer, who paid over $400 for the SP3i Smartphone and decided to buy an i-mate device (instead of the one sold by the carrier), the key deciding factor was the ROM updates. Even though i-mate has been doing a good job at releasing ROM updates for fixing problems and improving performance, the update with the WMP 10 was missing. Finally i-mate has decided to make their customers happy, after almost a year. :evil:



I-mate customers can login to the Club i-mate web site and download the ROM update from the SP3i support page. Not sure if a similar update is available for the SP3 model. I cannot access the SP3 support page. Maybe one of our readers can confirm it. Don't forget to backup your Smartphone data before applying the ROM update. I was able to able to update my SP3i without a hitch. :)

Update: Our reader mpattman has confirmed that a similar update is available for the i-mate SP3 (European version, 900Mhz) model also.
Following is the list of updates according to i-mate:

Multimedia
� Windows Media Player 10 for Smartphone

Operating System
� Latest build of Microsoft Windows Mobile� Smartphone 2003 Second Edition operating system

File beaming over Bluetooth
� It is now possible to beam files over Bluetooth using the file manager

Improved radio functionality
� Call audio quality is improved.
� Speakerphone function is now included in the menu for each call.
� The user can choose after how many seconds a call is sent through to voicemail.
� Sometimes the phone would say "Unable to answer call" if the user tried to answer the phone while the call was being forwarded to voicemail. This functionality has been corrected.
� USSD service support is upgraded.

Ringtones
� mp3 ringtones can now be used

Updated MMS
� Input phone numbers in "To" field using T9 "abc" mode, MMS cannot be sent while last number underlined.
� After capturing picture, the device might go to album or other photo review option instead of returning to MMS client this has been corrected.
� Sometimes, after capturing a video for inserting into an MMS, the wait cursor would cycle and it would not be possible to insert the MMS. This has been corrected.

Updated T9
� 10 x 10 symbol table introduced.
� Launching symbol table could delete words. This has been corrected.
� When browsing to the web pages with text input field and keying in words, the very first letter might appear as a number. This has been corrected.
� Sometimes requesting a capital letter would result in a lower case letter being displayed. This has been corrected.

Bluetooth
� Bluetooth serial port functionality has been improved. Users will need to install devices that use the serial port (GPS for Tomtom, Destinator, Copilot etc.) in a new way and these instructions will be posted on the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page.

Java
� Updated Java client to latest version.

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• Source: the::unwired

Thursday, October 6, 2005

Update and Create PushPins with GPSpins

Posted by Mike Temporale in "SOFTWARE" @ 06:01 AM

http://www.smartphone.net/smartphonethoughts/software_detail.asp?id=1673

"GPSPins for Pocket Streets 2005 opens pushpin files and provides access to Latitude and Longitude information. You can also create custom pushpins using GPS coordinates for off road or other locations that cannot be pinned through Pocket Streets."



GPSpins lets you open up PushPin files to view the Latitude and Longitude coordinates and modify them if needed. It also imports Geocache and Google Earth files. You can download a trial version, or purchase a copy for $9.99 from our affiliate store.

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Monday, August 15, 2005

Update for Pocket Video Maker Offers Better Encoding

Posted by Mike Temporale in "SOFTWARE" @ 05:45 AM

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Thursday, July 21, 2005

Update Allows Applications that Previously Failed to Now Install on the i600

Posted by Jerry Raia in "HARDWARE" @ 11:30 AM

http://www.samsungtelecom.com/support/mit/hck.asp

Straight from Samsung's web site is a registry update to allow you install applications that had failed to install before. The file you download is binary so I couldn't tell what changes are made to your phone but it appears to be for Verizon branded i600's. Those of you who apply this let us know how it works for you. :)

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Wednesday, May 25, 2005

Qtek 8010 ROM Update Now Available - Windows Media Player Included

Posted by Kris Kumar in "SOFTWARE" @ 06:45 AM

http://www.qtek.se/default.asp?nc=5582&id=124&element=0

Qtek has released an update for its Qtek 8010 Smartphone. The update with the version number 2.1.32.11, includes the much needed Windows Media Player 10. :) This update is only for Swedish sold Qtek 8010 with software version 1.2.32.11 or 1.4.32.11.



Wonder when i-mate and Motorola will release the ROM update with Windows Media Player 10?

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• Source: MS Mobiles

Thursday, May 12, 2005

Motorola Releases MPx220 ROM Update

Posted by Jason Dunn in "SOFTWARE" @ 01:45 PM

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• Source: Kevin Duffey

Tuesday, April 19, 2005

Orange France Release Windows Media Player 10 Update for the C500!

Posted by Jerry Raia in "SOFTWARE" @ 02:00 PM

http://www.coolsmartphone.com/news1386.html

"Blimey, look at this! If you're a French SPV C500 user, you can get Windows Media Player 10 in this update from Orange France, which will move your handset up to version 4.2.2.1."



It is always nice to see when providers offer their customers the latest upgrades. Some North American counterparts could learn a lesson here...not to mention any names. :worried:

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Monday, April 18, 2005

Motorola Set to Release Another ROM Update for MPx220

Posted by Mike Temporale in "NEWS" @ 12:30 PM

http://promo.motorola.com/mpx220/index.html

We just received word that Motorola is working on a new ROM upgrade for the MPx220. Apparently all of the current ROM versions, included the much loved 1.30, are not up to Cingular's sound quality standards. We can't confirm when this update will be released, but according to this website, you will be able to upgrade it yourself, or contact Cingular for a replacement. I wonder if the update will add any other features besides the improved sound quality?

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• Source: Kevin S. Glynn

Saturday, March 26, 2005

Leonard Maltin 2005 Movie Guide Update Now Available

Posted by Mike Temporale in "SOFTWARE" @ 10:30 AM

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Wednesday, March 16, 2005

i-mate SP3i ROM Update Version 1.2.33.21 Now Available

Posted by Kris Kumar in "NEWS" @ 08:30 PM

http://clubimate.com/index.asp?PageAction=DEVICE_SP3I_UPD2

The latest ROM update for i-mate SP3i is now available on Club i-mate web site. This update, I believe, is for the UK edition, the 900MHz based version of SP3i. It updates the ROM from 1.1.33.21 to 1.2.33.21. The release notes does not mention Windows Media Player 10 update. :evil:



Don't forget to backup the data on your Smartphone before installing this update. Following are the updates in this release, as per the Club i-mate web site:
� With the wired headset, you can now reject an incoming call by pressing and holding the "answer" button for 2 seconds
� With the wired headset, you can now answer a call that is waiting whilst you are in another call by tapping the "answer" button
� Polyphonic MIDI ringtones are now supported
Corrections:
� The Gaming API (GAPI) problem of screen freeze has been fixed
� The voice and data call handling software has been updated to improve stability
� The camera auto-exposure has been corrected so that the picture will not "white-out" in bright conditions
� T9 improvements for Activesync email, Internet Explorer and the symbol table
� T9 Portuguese included by default in the operating system
� Improved cursor control and multikey press
� There are improvements in menu translations for Italian, Turkish, French and Portuguese users
� USSD services have been upgraded

Overall I don't think there is anything significant. I was eagerly waiting for the upgrade hoping that i-mate will provide the Windows Media Player 10. Now I am disappointed with i-mate. :(

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Tuesday, March 8, 2005

Sierra Wireless Releases ROM Update for Voq

Posted by Mike Temporale in "NEWS" @ 08:15 PM

http://www.voq.com/site/support/latest_software.voq

Sierra Wireless has released a new ROM for it's Voq line of Smartphones. This ROM update appears to add support for Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition, a new version of Windows Media Player - I'm guessing that means version 10, MMS Client, better data connection and power management. If you're lucky enough to have a Voq, then I'm sure you are going to be excited about this update. Be sure to backup your data prior to the upgrade, just in case. ;) And let us know how things go with the new ROM. :)

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• Source: Mobile Gadget News

Friday, February 4, 2005

Enhance the Performance of Your MPx220 by Downloading the New ROM Update.

Posted by Jerry Raia in "HARDWARE" @ 11:30 PM

http://www.motorola.com/mdirect/hellomoto/experience/mpx220/flash/softupdate.shtml

Well it may be a day late and a dollar short but Motorola seems to have come through with a flash update for your MPx220 to the latest and greatest 1.3 ROM version! "This update is only for Cingular devices purchased in North America." so proceed with caution. In addition if you already have 1.3 (as I do) there is no need to perform this update. Good Luck!! :)

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• Source: mbranscum