It looks like my ol’ friend Brody has been a busy boy. Not only has MSMobileNews moved to a new server but it’s had a bit of a makeover!
Go and take a look at what he’s been up to and I’m sure he would like to hear what you think!
MSMobileNews
Matt
[Post tag(s): smartphone blog, Pocket PC blog, MSMobileNews, Tracy & Matt]
D-Link have releases a 3G mobile woreless router. The D-Link DIR-450 802.11g Cable/DSL Router.
The D-Link 3G Mobile Router DIR-450 answers mobile users need for setting up a wireless network on-the-go to share an Internet connection. The 3G Mobile Router DIR-450 enables users to quickly create a secure wireless 802.11g network and provide access to the Internet using a cellular signal. By connecting an EV-DO Internet PC card to the 3G Mobile Router, an Internet connection can be accessed and shared virtually anywhere within a wireless broadband network.
The is an excellent idea for anyone hosting special events, conventions, off-site meetings etc.
One thing worth mentioning though is that the use of wireless 3G cards in this device may break the terms of service set as down by the wireless operator.
Matt
[Post tag(s): smartphone blog, Pocket PC blog, d-link, wireless, 3G, Tracy & Matt]
Matt recently bought me a new second generation iPod Shuffle which I love.
Matt also keeps telling me how good JAVOedge products are so I asked him to get me a JAVOClearCase for it.
JAVOClearCases come in seven colours and what’s more the seven colours come in one pack!
Apple have just made the iPod Shuffle available in a new range of colours but with the Crystal Cases from JAVOedge you can change the colour of your iPod every day!
The cases are really easy to fit and remove. Not only do they look good but they protect your iPod from getting scratched.
“Design meets form and function. The JAVOClearCase maintains a low-profile to preserve the look and size of your Apple iPod Shuffle 2nd Generation without adding bulk or weight! Get all 7 available colors with this all inclusive 7-Pack!”
Key Features
I really like these cases, they are well designed and fit extremely well. The cut outs for the controls are in exactly the right place. I can also swap the colours as often as I like and at less than $8 for the pack of seven JAVOClearCases they are a bargain!
Tracy
[Post tag(s): iPod Shuffle, JAVOedge, JAVOClearCase, iPod, Tracy & Matt]
Google have just made the excellent Google Maps available as a native Windows Mobile application.
“Like other versions of Google Maps for mobile, with this Windows Mobile version you can find businesses and see real-time traffic updates, along with unique features like contacts integration, GPS support, draggable maps, and tap and hold menus.”
Looks like this will be fun to play with, I’m just installing it now…
Visit the Google Maps Mobile site for more info.
Matt
[Post tag(s): smartphone blog, Pocket PC blog, google, google maps, Windows Mobile Software, Tracy & Matt]
The chaps over at Engadget have been previewing the HTC Vox.
There have been a few spc changes along the way and the device as tested by Engadget now has Windows Mobile 6 but this is a Smartphone so there is no touchscreen 🙁 . Also note the lack of 3G on the Vox
HTC Vox Specification
See more over at Engadget.
Matt
[Technorati tag(s): smartphone, Pocket PC, Tracy & Matt, HTC Vox, HTC S710]
It’s been a few months since we first spoke about the Motorola Q but we just came across this picture of the Q in different clothes.
It’s not clear whether or not this is an offical device or if this is the result of a quick encounter with a tim of spray paint but it definitely looks a lot nicer in white!
See the rest of the photos HERE.
Matt
[Post tag(s): smartphone blog, Pocket PC blog, Motorola, Q Pro, Motorola Q, Tracy & Matt]
Astraware® and PopCap Games® would like to wish you a very happy Valentine’s Day. To celebrate a special edition of the best-selling handheld game ever, Bejeweled®, is once again available for a limited time from the Astraware website.
Bejeweled Valentine’s Day Edition features all the gem-swapping fun of the original, but with some loved-up extra features. The game board is enhanced with sparkly red heart-shaped jewels and the game includes a ‘Valentines’ Special’ option to help shy romantics get the message across to their Bejeweled-addicted sweetheart. The ‘Valentines’ Special’ has two preset questions, or the user can create a personal message in their own unique way.
This year the game has been updated to add compatibility for some new devices, so Windows Mobile® users with 240×240 square screen devices can display their inner-romantic. We’re also excited to announce the first ever release of Bejeweled Valentine’s Day Edition for Windows Mobile® for Smartphone devices, including those with landscape screens.
Bejeweled Valentine’s Day Edition is available for only a couple of weeks, so don’t miss it! Owners of a registered copy of Bejeweled (original version) can download the Valentine’s Day Edition for free, and registration codes for the Valentine’s Day Edition will also work for the classic version of Bejeweled®. For more information on Bejeweled Valentine’s Day Edition for Palm OS® and Windows Mobile® visit http://www.astraware.com/bejeweledve.
Posted by: Matt
[Post tag(s): smartphone blog, Pocket PC blog, Tracy & Matt, Astraware, Bejeweled, Windows Mobile Blog]
The folks over at Moblog have got their hands on an HTC Athena already and have reviewed it in pictures.
“The best way to describe HTC Athena I feel, have to be the term “Mobile PC Communicator.” You see, unlike laptops or computers, you do not need to wait for the device to (cold) boot up. You don’t have worries like battery going to end within 2 to 3 hours time (Lap top battery time usage). You no longer have the excuses like; the device is too heavy to be carried around. Same time, Athena does not behave like the rest of the Pocket PC Mobile devices. Just look at the specifications stated below, none of the any mobile devices have all the specifications offerings available on the market to date. “
Updated HTC Athena specifications:
Each time I see this device it looks more and more impressive!
Get the full low-down on the Moblog site.
Matt
[Post tag(s): smartphone blog, Pocket PC blog, Windows Mobile blog, T-Mobile, Ameo, Dopod U1000, HTC Athena, HTC X7500, Tracy & Matt]
Apple and Cisco have released a joint statement regarding the iPhone:
“Apple and Cisco have agreed to extend the time for Apple to respond to the lawsuit to allow for discussions between the companies with the aim of reaching agreement on trademark rights and interoperability.”
The plot thickens!
Matt
[Technorati tag(s): iPhone, Apple, OS X, Cisco, Tracy & Matt]
TomTom admits that a number of its devices are infected with viruses. The viruses were shipped with the TomTom GO 910 model but do not affect the operation of the device, according to the manufacturers.
However upon connecting the device to a PC, anti-virus software on the computer immediately flags up two alerts identifying win32.Perlovga.A trojan and TR/Drop.Small.qp as being resident on the device.
The two viruses are found on brand new devices right out of the box!
Matt
[Post Tag(s): trojan, malware, TomTom, Windows Mobile Blog, Tracy & Matt]
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