• microsoft,  windows mobile

    UPDATE: Microsoft Fixes Live Mesh Mobile Client

    November 2, 2008 /

    From the Live Mesh blog…

    “Thank you for using the Live Mesh for Mobile client! For users who saw a failure to add their mobile phone to their mesh, we have deployed an updated build of Live Mesh for Mobile. You will need to download the Mobile Installer from http://m.mesh.com/install/wm6/LiveMesh.cab again. Once you have the new installer on your phone, run it and the installed client will be upgraded to the new version. The new Mobile Live Mesh Client is version number 0.9.3424.6 (check this through Menu -> About). Now you can start Live Mesh, sign in, and you should be good to go.”

    Get you client installer OTA:
    http://m.mesh.com/install/wm6/LiveMesh.cab

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  • android,  blackberry,  iphone,  windows mobile

    Smartphone Apps for the Rest of Us

    October 31, 2008 /

    Information Week has an interesting little article on their website about how non-iPhone users can obtain new software for their smartphones.

    “Sure, iPhone users have access to the iPhone Apps Store, but where are the rest of us supposed to get great content for our cell phones? Turns out, all over the place.

    Long before the iPhone Apps Store was a gleam in Steve Jobs’ eye, each major wireless network operator offered up numerous third-party applications to their customers through a variety of storefronts.

    The carriers have their own developer programs, application testing procedures, and delivery systems to get apps into the hands of users. InformationWeek took the time to speak to the carriers and get the scoop on how you can find games, music, and location-based services applications for your phone. “

    Keep reading Smartphone Apps for the Rest of Us…

    Other Sources of Software

    While you can go through your wireless carrier’s portal for software, there are even more places you can go for software.

    Palm Software Connection… (Palm OS, Windows Mobile)
    PalmGear… (Palm OS)
    PocketGear… (Windows Mobile, BlackBerry)
    Handmark… (Palm OS, Windows Mobile, BlackBerry, iPhone)
    Handango    … (Palm OS, Windows Mobile, BlackBerry, Symbian OS, Android)
    MobiHand… (Palm OS, Windows Mobile, BlackBerry, Symbian OS, iPhone, Android)

    Don’t forget the vendors! Many software developers sell their software directly from their own websites. If you really like a vendor’s software, buying it directly from a vendor’s website ensures that they get the most compensation for their work.

    UPDATE:
    An anonymous Smartphone Fanatics reader has pointed out another great source for mobile software, MobiHand.com.

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  • microsoft,  windows mobile

    Live Mesh: Here, there, Nowhere…

    October 31, 2008 /

    Earlier today WMExperts.com was reporting that Microsoft had released Live Mesh for Windows Mobile 6.0 and 6.1-powered devices along with a Mac OS X client (whoa!!).

    However, I received a much different picture when I went to the Microsoft Live Mesh blog. It seems that after the rollout, Microsoft discovered a bug with the installation process, prompting the company to post a warning about attempting to install the software.

    “Since rolling out the latest Live Mesh release this afternoon, a number of customers have reported trouble installing the Live Mesh for Mobile software. We have identified the problem and are currently working on a new build. We don’t yet have an estimated time of availability, but we will post updates here, on the blog, as we know more.

    In the meantime, please do not try to install the Live Mesh for Mobile software on your mobile phone because installation will fail in most cases.

    Thank you for your patience as we work to get this issue resolved quickly.”

    Visit the Live Mesh blog for updates…

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  • microsoft,  rumors,  windows mobile

    Rumor: Microsoft Working on Windows Mobile 6.5

    October 31, 2008 /

    Brighthand’s Adama Brown has an interesting article posted on the mobile computing website. Mr. Brown’s article reads, in part:

    “The interview focused on the news that Motorola would be dropping both Symbian and its in-house Linux/Java platform in order to focus on devices running Android and Windows Mobile (read more). While commenting on the user experience aspect of smartphones, Jha noted that:

    “Windows Mobile 6 has not delivered the experience that I think Apple has been able to deliver, but as you look at the plan that is Windows Mobile 7 and even 6.5, I think there are significant new added features which will help the platform.”

    This reference to an upcoming Windows Mobile 6.5 is the first such information about its existence made available to the public. Previously the next known upgrade to Microsoft’s mobile platform was Windows Mobile 7, a major overhaul which was has been repeatedly delayed, most recently until the second half of 2009.”

    Read the full article on Brighthand.com…

    Potential Upgrades

    Unlike desktop operating system upgrades from Microsoft, or even Apple, smartphone operating systems need to be tweaked for the hardware it will run on. Because of that fact, we won’t be able to obtain any upgrade directly from Microsoft. Rather, mobile device manufacturers like Motorola and Palm will need to obtain the software, modify the code, and then have the new software stack certified by each wireless carrier who will carry the upgraded phone.

    Long story short, don’t expect every Windows Mobile 6.0 or 6.1 device to get an upgrade to Windows Mobile 6.5.

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  • treo,  windows mobile

    Treo 750 Windows Mobile 6 Upgrade Offer Ending

    October 18, 2008 /


    Palm customers who are using the Treo 750v (Vodafone) or the Treo 750 (AT&T, Unlocked) are being reminded that October 31, 2008 is the last day to download the free upgrade to Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0.

    There are a number of enhancements in this upgrade, including:

    • HSDPA support for faster data network connections
    • Improved support for the Calendar application
    • Enhanced support for HTML based email messages
    • Microsoft Windows Vista compatibility
    • Internet connection sharing
    • Better security and IT policies support
    • USB cable charging

    Customers using the Treo 750 from AT&T can download the updater here. Customers using an unlocked Treo 750, or a Treo 750v can download the update here.

    Please do keep in mind that the update can only be downloaded once, so when you enter your device’s serial number, download everything to your computer’s hard drive and then make a backup copy to CD, DVD, or a USB flash drive before you do anything else.

    Related Articles
    Treo 750 to get Windows Mobile 6 Upgrade
    Windows Mobile 6 Upgrade for Treo 750v
    Windows Mobile 6 Upgrade for Treo 750 (AT&T)
    Treo 750 Windows Mobile 6 Upgrade Recovery Tool

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  • health,  palm os,  windows mobile

    Diet & Health Manager Promotion

    October 17, 2008 /

    Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is important and iambic wants to help people to eat well and be healthy.

    Maintaining a healthy lifestyle requires both determination and motivation. With that in mind, we are having a special 8 day sale to provide that extra help you need to achieve your desired weight goals. For one week only, when you buy any mobile version of Health & Diet Manager (Palm OS, Windows Mobile Pocket PC or Smartphone), iambic include the Windows Desktop version absolutely FREE!

    iambic’s Health & Diet Manager, “comes with an extensive food database that includes menus from popular eateries (such as McDonalds, Burger King, Subway, etc.). This database is customizable and offers a straightforward way to add food items as well as whole meals. For those on diet programs such as WeightWatchers, Health & Diet Manager provides a convenient way to track point balances and map points to meals.”

    To learn more about this promotion, visit the iambic website…

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  • microsoft,  windows mobile

    SpriteBackup 6.5 Released

    September 25, 2008 /

    Sprite Software has released SpriteBackup 6.5 for Windows Mobile smartphones, which includes Palm’s Windows Mobile Professional smartphone line up.

    New in Backup 6.5:

    • Brand New User Interface – Brings you closer to key functions and improves workflows
    • Improved Sprite Explorer – Browse your Backup file and extract data – export Contacts as vCards
    • Powerful Backup PC Manager – Control your backup operations/options from your PC
    • Redeveloped Upgrade Mode – Move key data to a new Windows Mobile device
    • New 1-step Backup – Trigger a manual backup instantly with this feature!
    • Performance Improvements – General speed, stability and performance fixes and revisions.

    Upgrade Options:

    Sprite Backup 5 Customers can upgrade for $10. If Sprite Backup 6.xx came bundled with your device (OEM Customers), you can also upgrade for $10 also. Sprite Backup 6.xx Retail Customers can upgrade for free. If you purchased any retail Sprite Backup 6.xx series version simply enter your email address on this page to recieve your free download link and code: Code Retrieval Page.

    I use SpriteBackup to backup my Palm Treo 750 daily. This is one of those applications that is a must have if you own a Windows Mobile Professional device.

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  • microsoft,  windows mobile

    Microsoft Delays Windows Mobile 7

    September 25, 2008 /

    According to a recent Cnet News article, Microsoft has proportionally delayed the next release of Windows Mobile, code named “Windows Mobile 7.”

    “Microsoft has informed some of its partners that it has had to delay Windows Mobile 7, a much anticipated update to its cell phone operating system.

    Although Microsoft has not publicly said when to expect Windows Mobile 7, partners who had expected to have a final release in their hands by early next year have been told now that it won’t be ready until the second half of next year, sources told CNET News.

    The delay is a significant blow for the software maker, which has been counting on the next version of Windows Mobile to enable devices that better rival Apple’s iPhone. Among the features widely expected to be part of the release is advanced gesture recognition, perhaps along the lines of the iPhone, but possibly also using the camera as a means for reading gestures. Microsoft’s Tellme unit, which focuses on speech input, has also been working on Windows Mobile 7 features.”

    Read the full Cnet News article…

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  • windows mobile

    StopWatch

    September 22, 2008 /

    I was just catching up on this week’s Weekly Software Wrangle over on WMExperts.com, and came across a cool little bit of freeware for Windows Mobile devices.

    StopWatch is a little application that does just what the name implies. As you can see from the screen grab, StopWatch has all the cool stylings that you would expect to find on the lastest fruity devices.

    Download link and details on WMExperts.

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  • windows mobile

    Sprite Archie – Backup Call Log and SMS Messages

    September 21, 2008 /

    Sprite Software, makers of the popular Windows Mobile backup solution, Sprite Backup, has released a new application, Sprite Archie. Sprite Archie allows you to back up your Windows Mobile phone’s call log and SMS messages to Outlook’s Inbox.

    This is great news for users of devices made by ODMs like HTC. Users of Palm’s Windows Mobile smartphones will only be able to backup their call log because of Palm’s custom threaded SMS application.

    The latest release of Archie allows you to backup messages and the call log to your PC, however, the current version does not allow you to restore that data to a new or replacement phone. Sprite does indicate on their website that they are working on adding that functionality in a future release.

    Sprite Archie is available now for $14.95 from the Sprite online store. A downloadable demo is also available. For more information about Sprite Archie, please visit the Sprite Software website.

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