• apple,  dataviz,  iphone

    Documents To Go for iPhone/iPod touch Released

    June 15, 2009 /

    I received word from my contact at DataViz that Documents To Go for the iPhone and iPod touch has gone live at the Apple App Store! Documents To Go has been my must have application for many years on my old Palm OS devices and now the award winning office suite is coming to the iPhone and iPod touch.

    There are two editions of Documents To Go for iPhone and iPod touch: Documents To Go and Documents To Go with Exchange Attachments. Both editions provide the following features:

    • Create, edit, and view Microsoft Word documents (including Word 2007 and 2008)
    • View and synchronize Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, Apple iWork ’08 files
    • View web pages and most common graphics files
    • Mac and PC desktop 2-way Wi-Fi synchronization application

    Customers who chose to purchase Documents To Go with Exchange Attachments will have access to the following features:

    • Exchange attachments are downloaded and processed by Documents To Go
    • Exchange attachments can be viewed or modified
    • Reply or forward to an existing email with the supported attachment types
    • Create new email messages and attache files for immediate transmission

    Also included in this edition of Documents To Go is the InTact Technology that ensures that your document’s original formatting remains the same regardless of where it is worked on. Another cool feature is DataViz’s built-in support for cut, copy and paste without the need for iPhone OS 3.0 installed.

    I have also been told that Documents To Go is iPhone OS 3.0 compatible so if you buy Documents To Go before you upgrade to iPhone OS 3.0, you can do so worry free.

    Documents To Go and Documents To Go with Exchange Attachments are both available now from the App Store and are being sold at a special two week introductory rate of $4.99 and $9.99.

    Both versions of Documents To Go require an iPhone or iPod touch with OS 2.2 or later.

    I’ll have more details about both versions of Documents To Go after the official DataViz press release is issued and I’ve had a chance to take Documents To Go out for a test drive.

    For more details, visit the DataViz website.

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  • motionapps

    Classic for webOS Updated

    June 14, 2009 /

    I noticed this morning that MotionApps has released version 1.0.2 of Classic for webOS. Classic is the Palm OS 5 emulation software that allows you to run the thousands of Palm OS applications on the new Palm Pre smartphone.

    I did not find any documentation that listed what issue was addressed with the minor maintenance release of the software.

    Classic can be purchased from online from the MotionApps website for $29.99. For more information about Classic, check out the MotionApps website.

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  • pre,  touchstone

    Pre Journal: Leather Side Case, Touchstone

    June 14, 2009 /

    Just a few days ago, I was talking about accessories for my new Palm Pre. A week later, I now have two.

    First up is the Palm leather side case. This is the belt clip case for the Pre. (Palm also has a leather slip case.) So far I like the case. The Pre fits snugly in the case and Palm has included a little ribbon to help lift the Pre out of the case, reducing the risk that you will drop the Pre while removing it from the case. That is a really nice touch as I had almost dropped my Treo 755p a few times while using the older Palm leather Treo case.

    The second accessory that I purchased was the Palm Touchstone. This is the super cool, if not super expensive, wireless battery charging dock for the Pre. (I purchased the cheapest of the three Touchstone kits.) There where two reasons that helped chanage my mind about Touchstone.

    The first is the microUSB door on the right side of the Pre. There is this tiny little piece of plastic that holds the door to the body of the Pre. I had visions of accidentally snapping that thing off the phone while I was fiddling with the USB cable to either charge up the phone or sync media of files on to the device in Drive mode or Media Sync mode.

    The second reason has to due with my complaint that Palm chose to go with the glossy finish on the Pre over the matte soft touch paint that was used on the Palm Treo 750 and 755p. You see, the Touchstone requires that you use a different back plate than the stock Palm back plate that comes with the Pre. The replacement Palm back plate that ships with the Pre has that soft touch paint that I like so much. So the phone is, in my opinion, easier to hold and feels nicer too. Oh, and the matte finish doesn’t pick up fingerprints like the glossy version does.

    I could have lived without the matte finish on the Pre, but I would have gone nuts if the microUSB door had broken off my Pre. If that had happened, I would have had to file an insurance claim with Sprint because it would have driven me nuts to have the port exposed.

    All in all, I’m happy with my purchases, and I hope you will be too. Both accessories, the leather side case and the Touchstone charging base are available from Sprint (retail location and online) and at Palm’s online store. As I understand it, both Palm’s and Sprint’s warehouses have ample supply of both accessories at this point.

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  • apple,  mac os x,  markspace,  pre

    Missing Sync for Palm Pre Beta

    June 12, 2009 /

    Mark/Space has announced that there is a new public beta build for The Missing Sync for Palm Pre available.

    The Palm Pre is now available. For those who are proud owners of this wonderful smart phone, we want to let you know that The Missing Sync for Palm Pre will make your Pre and Mac close companions. We even have a version for the PC on the way.

    For a short while, The Missing Sync for Palm Pre is available as a fully functional Beta version, free to download for a limited time. Give it a try and find out how easy it is to take your stuff with you – from your Mac, onto your Pre.

    Sync Address Book and iCal or Entourage – from your Mac to your Pre, and vice-versa – over Wi-Fi. Sync happens even when Pre is sitting on a Touchstone charger. Plus, transfer music, bookmarks, ringtones, videos and photos fast over the Pre’s USB cable. And, bring documents and files with you – like Word, Excel and PDFs – to view on your Pre too.

    To learn more about The Missing Sync for Palm Pre, or to download the free demo, head over to the Mark/Space website.

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  • iphone

    Toy Kite Releases iSamurai for iPhone/iPod touch

    June 12, 2009 /

    Toy Kite Software has announced the launch of iSamurai, a two-player Wi-Fi sword fighting game for iPhone and iPod Touch. Developed specifically to take advantage of the iPhone’s accelerometers and networking capabilities, iSamurai is an interactive sword-fighting game, where the two players slash, thrust, and block each other with their iPhones.

    Depending on the physical movements of the two players, slashes and thrusts are interpreted by both devices and immediately registered as successful or blocked. When a player swings and the opponent blocks by holding up another iPhone, the ring of steel on steel is heard from both devices. An unsuccessful block results in the defender’s iPhone emitting one of a number of cries to indicate a hit. Toy Kite has posted videos on its web site (as well as on YouTube) demonstrating the game in action. A training “Dojo” is offered so players can practice the different iSamurai moves.

    “With iSamurai, we have been able to implement a two-player sword fighting game that uses the iPhone’s accelerometers to determine when a player attacks with his or her iPhone or uses it to block an opponent’s attack,” said Robert Hogg, CEO and founder of Toy Kite Software. “The iPhones communicate with each other over Wi-Fi in real time, and if a slash is not instantly countered with the correct block, a hit is scored. With iSamurai, we take the game out of the iPhone’s screen and into the real world – players actually sword fight with their iPhones.”

    iSamurai includes a single-player mode with four levels of difficulty. Four unique characters: peasant, apprentice, warrior and samurai, yell out different attacks, and the player must quickly defend against them and launch offensive attacks by swinging the iPhone. To get players started, iSamurai offers a tutorial featuring animations of the different attacks. The game also includes quotes from The Art of War by Sun Tzu and from The Book of Five Rings by samurai Miyamoto Musashi.

    “As robotics engineers, we were excited about the iPhone’s ability to sense motion,” said Arin Morfopoulos, Director of Development at Toy Kite Software. “Using that capability and inter-phone communication over Wi-Fi, we created a game where two iPhones are instantly aware of each other’s motions and respond with the sounds of battle.”

    iSamurai requires an iPhone or iPod touch with system software 2.2.1 or later.

    iSamurai: Two-Player Sword Fight for iPhone is only $2.99 (USD) and is available now exclusively through Apple’s iTunes Store. For a limited time, iSamurai will be on sale for $.99 (USD). iSamurai 1.0 uses a Wi-Fi connection for two-player mode. iSamurai 2.0 will be a free upgrade for Apple’s upcoming iPhone software 3.0, allowing two players to compete anywhere using blue-tooth communication between their iPhones.

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  • astraware,  blackberry

    Astraware Solitaire Comes to BlackBerry

    June 12, 2009 /

    Handmark recently announced the release of Astraware Solitaire – its award-winning solitaire games pack for BlackBerry smartphones.

    This highly acclaimed games pack, created by Astraware – the Handmark Game Studio, includes 12 of the most well-known single player card games selected from customer feedback. These games include Klondike, Pyramid, Spider, Clock, and Yukon.

    Astraware Solitaire boasts a range of exclusive, must-have features including:

    • Fully customizable game play allowing customers to use their chosen rule set for each game
    • ‘Mirror’ layout – an essential feature for one-handed use
    • Choice of card face, including an option suitable for those with visual impairments
    • Detailed statistics for players who love to track their wins
    • Golden Trophy Deck reward system which players can unlock as they play

    “Of all the mobile Solitaire games I’ve ever played, Astraware Solitaire delivers the best user experience,” said Cassidy Lackey, VP of Handmark Studios. “It has all the card games I love to play and it’s the perfect game for those spare moments when I’m waiting at the airport or between meetings.”

    Astraware Solitaire is available for the BlackBerry Storm smartphone and all BlackBerry smartphones with a trackball. It is immediately available to download at www.handmark.com or www.astraware.com for $9.95 and will soon be available on BlackBerry App World. For more information visit http://www.astraware.com/blackberry/solitaire.

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  • pre

    Get Your Palm Pre Tips on Twitter

    June 12, 2009 /

    Fellow Foleo Fanatic and Palm Pre affectionado, Ben Combee has started a new Twitter feed called “palmpretips“.

    palmpretips has some cool tips that I didn’t know about. For example, did you know that:

    “At the end of a long page in browser and want to go to a new URL? Just hit center and start typing, using universal search as your URL bar.”?

    I didn’t either. This twitter feed is going to super handy for Pre users and will be one you will want to subscribe to!

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  • 1src,  podcast,  preswitcher

    1SRC Podcast 212

    June 12, 2009 /

    The latest 1SRC Podcast has been posted for your listening enjoyment.

    This week, on the 1SRC Podcast, I cover:

    • Reggie has launched 1SRC sister site PreSwitcher.com.
    • Ed Colligan is leaving Palm.
    • Palm Launches the Pre Smartphone on Sprint!
    • First impressions of the Pre and webOS.
    • Accessories for the Pre.
    • MotionApps Classic for webOS.

    Download 1SRC Podcast 212 enhanced edition…
    Subscribe to the enhanced 1SRC Podcast feed…
    Read the transcript for 1SRC Podcast 212…
    Discuss 1SRC Podcast 212…

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  • palm

    Pre Journal: Acura HFL Working

    June 11, 2009 /

    Like California, Connecticut has a hands free driving law, and so today I had a chance to pair up my new Palm Pre with my Acura TSX. The good news is that the Acura is an amazing accessory for the Pre!

    I was able to quickly pair up the Pre with the Acura’s Handsfree Link (HFL) and was able to make phone calls and stream music stored on the device to the car’s radio system. It was pretty easy to do.

    If you are not sure how to pair up your new Pre with your Acura, just follow the directions in the owner’s manual, and you’ll be up and running in no time at all. Just make sure you aren’t driving the car while you are trying to pair up the phone!

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  • Uncategorized

    Rubinstein to Lead Palm, Colligan Steps Down

    June 11, 2009 /

    Palm announced today that CEO Ed Colligan is stepping down from his CEO role and will be leaving Palm. Mr. Colligan has worked at Palm for 16 years. Taking over for Mr. Colligan is Jon Rubinsein, who joined Palm in October of 2007 to help reinvigorate the company.

    “I am very excited about taking on this expanded role at Palm,” said Rubinstein. “Ed and I have worked very hard together the past two years, and I’m grateful to him for everything he’s done to help set the company up for success. With Palm webOS we have ten-plus years of innovation ahead of us, and the Palm Pre is already one of the year’s hottest new products. Due in no small part to Ed’s courageous leadership, we’re in great shape to get Palm back to continuous growth, and we plan to keep the trajectory going upward.”

    “I’m very proud of what Palm has accomplished so far,” said Colligan. “We pioneered two major product categories and I believe we are on our way to defining the standard for the mobile web. I’m extremely proud of our team, and grateful to have played a role in turning Palm around. I know that Jon, the Board and the Palm executive team will do an incredible job driving Palm to new heights.”

    Mr. Rubinstein takes over as Chairman and CEO of Palm on June 12, 2009.

    The full press release can be read on the Palm website.

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