I am working on a new blog back-end and templates for PDAToday and PDAClubs. I wil post when I can, we have several reviews ready to go, so i will get those up soon.

-thanks,

Bill

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http://www.bvrp.com [BVRP Software], developer of the award-winning Pocket PhoneTools software, today release a new version of its award winning PDA software, http://www.bvrp.com/ENG/products/pocketPhoneTools/Default.asp [Pocket PhoneTools 4 Pro] in the United States.  This Pocket PC software is available now directly from BVRP Software.

Pocket PhoneTools features a wide range of capabilities including Fax, SMS, Internet Connection Manager, Dialer and Contact Phonebook. From one Pocket PC software program, Pocket PhoneTools enables users full access to their Pocket PC communication abilities.

Pocket PhoneTools automatically configures your pocket PC Internet Connection and uses GPRS, WAP or GSM data to connect you to the Internet. The Internet Connection Manager enables users to connect to the Internet in one click, so they can surf the web or exchange e-mails at a high-speed Internet connection.

With Pocket PhoneTools’ voice enabled GSM/GPRS Compact Flash or PCMCIA card, users can perform mobile phone functions on their pocket PC including make and receive phone calls, view call history, manage contacts, voice mail, and send/receive faxes. Also this PDA software has a Contact Phonebook that enables Pocket PhoneTools users to synchronize and transfer their pocket PC contacts to their mobile phone. Utilizing the latest Bluetooth technology, Pocket PhoneTools users have access to the most mobile phone options available. 

Mozongoware is the launching of a revised site under a new owner. Matt Kitchen of Mozongo.com bought what was formerly eMobie and PocketPCLife.co.uk to bring to the front a new goal and new site. Mozongoware.com will now specialize in Mobile Software Reviews with the initial emphasis being Windows Mobile Pocket PC and Windows Mobile Smartphone software. We have a staff of dedicated writers working hard to bring you the latest software reviews. So whether you are looking to quickly see if a piece of software is worth your time and money or if you just want to stay abreast with the latest software Mozongoware.com is your source. With software reviews posted 5 days a week, there will always be something new to read - so check back often!

Mozongoware.com has also worked out (and will continue to) partnerships with multiple mobile software companies to provide you with software Give Aways on a bi-weekly basis. They are starting things off strong by giving away 2 Grinder Gear cases, 4 copies of Brickslider from Ballshooter, and 4 copies of Pocket Commodore 64 from Clickgamer. Just follow the links at the top of the page to enter. Anyone over the age of 13 is eligible to win in each of the 3 contests. All you need is a valid e-mail address to enter.

www.mozongoware.com

iAnywhere Solutions, Inc., a subsidiary of Sybase, Inc. (NYSE: SY), today announced the upcoming release of AvantGo® for the BlackBerry® platform from Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM; TSX: RIM).  AvantGo for BlackBerry will give millions of Blackberry users the latest business, sports and entertainment news from the Web’s best brands all optimized for their Blackberry devices.  The company is previewing the popular mobile Internet service’s support for BlackBerry to attendees of the Wireless Enterprise Symposium show this week, where Sybase is a gold sponsor (booth #301). AvantGo for BlackBerry will be available for general release within the next 30 days.

“We’re pleased to be able to offer AvantGo to millions of BlackBerry users,” said Neil Versen, senior director of AvantGo at iAnywhere.  “Once used primarily for email, BlackBerry devices are increasingly being used by the business user for a wider range of applications, including access to Internet news and information.  Our support for BlackBerry is a further step in our ongoing efforts to provide mobile professionals with wireless access to information-rich mobile Internet channels from a broad range of popular devices.”

“With always-on wireless connectivity, BlackBerry customers are able to stay up-to-date and make informed decisions while on the go,” said Mark Guibert, Vice President, Corporate Marketing at Research In Motion. “The AvantGo service will leverage the unique power of BlackBerry and provide customers with easy access to timely information, such as news, business, weather and sports.”

With over seven million unique subscribers, AvantGo has been a leader in delivering mobile content to smartphones and PDAs since 1999.  The free service will wirelessly connect BlackBerry users to thousands of specially formatted brand-name web sites ("channels") including AccuWeather, Bloomberg, CNET, Forbes, Hollywood.com, The Golf Channel, Reuters, RollingStone.com, The Sporting News, Wired News and more.  Users can even create personal channels to view family sites, local news, niche sites, church and club sites, workout schedules, and more so they are always in touch, even when on the go.

Availability

The initial release of AvantGo for the BlackBerry provides wireless access to the service and will be available within the next 30 days. A pre-release version is currently available for users at http://www.avantgo.com/rim A free AvantGo account is required. 

The software company sfr GmbH (http://www.sfr-software.com/) is proud to announce the release of the new version 1.1.0 of their security solution visNotes for PalmOS.
The user may protect his memo sheet with the approved visual key – technology.
Instead of safeguarding his notes with a usual alphanumeric password, the user chooses several spots on a picture of his own choice to generate a visual key to his data.

The new version 1.1.0 of visNotes PalmOS

- enlarges the maximum Note size many times over
- grants completive compatibility for the Treo 650
visNotes PalmOS is Freeware!

The basic version of visNotes contains one memo sheet and is free of charge.
VisNotes can turn from a single sheet into a notebook. It is possible to expand it by purchasing licenses for additional sheets.

You may find further information about visKey as well as the software documentation at www.visNotes.com

Today Speck Products is announcing it’s newest case for Apple’s iPod Mini. The Mini ToughSkin features ruggedized good looks and protection for the Mini iPod. The rubberized skin, which ship on April 25th, are available for pre-order today on Speck’s website (http://www.speckproducts.com) and will be available soon at most major retailers.

“The Mini ToughSkin look really cool and feels great in your hand”, said General Manager Tim Hickman. “We’ve added protection all the way around the Mini including the scroll wheel and screen.”

Its one-of-a-kind design customizes the popular rubberized skin for extreme lifestyles. It’s the only skin to feature ruggedized bumpers, screen protection, scroll wheel protection, and a detachable belt clip. If you’re tough on your stuff, the ToughSkin mini is right for you. The Mini ToughSkins come in 5 Colors. Frosted Clear and black will be available in April and pink, blue, and green will be available in May for $34.95.

Smart batteries with their unique attributes such as safety, portability and ready-to-use nature are generating substantial interest globally across a broad spectrum of industries from aerospace, defence, electronics, semiconductors, telecommunications and automotive to healthcare.

While lightweight, high temperature resistance and an environment-friendly quality are some of the key attributes driving smart batteries’ uptake in medical and electronic devices, lead acid batteries combining advanced microprocessor regulated conditioners and built-in chargers are gaining in popularity in the automotive sector.

Various new classes of advanced batteries have also been developed and commercialised in the last decade including the secondary lithium, zinc-air and the nickel-metal hydride batteries to sustain the performance and durability of high-end wireless devices.

“Going forward, cooperation between battery designers and battery charger manufacturers will be essential to meet the constantly evolving design requirements in various industries,” says Technical Insights Research Analyst Kasturi Nadkarny from Frost & Sullivan (http://technicalinsights.frost.com).

There is a need for a single integrated system where the battery and the charger share a common signal. Several rechargeable batteries are being fitted with microchips to facilitate communication between the charger and the user. These monitoring circuitries are providing standardised signals to the charger. 

Networking is a critical element of video surveillance solutions and end users in high security facilities are recognising the need for not just capturing security breaches, but also transmitting, storing, and controlling the video feeds over the Internet.

Vendors in the video surveillance equipment market are responding to this trend with IP-networked systems that can capture and transmit images in real time to personal computers, laptops, or even personal digital assistants (PDA).

“IP-networked surveillance systems are particularly popular in large-scale enterprise networks where hundreds, or even thousands, of cameras monitor a multitude of locations,” observes Frost & Sullivan Research Analyst Michael Valenti.

The demand for digital equipment has been a direct offshoot of the growing reliance on IP-networked surveillance systems. However, there is much reluctance from end users to go completely digital due to the heavy investment in existing analogue cameras. 

WIRELESS ENTERPRISE SYMPOSIUM—Handango, the leading provider of mobile downloads, has identified a collection of trends indicating that third-party applications for BlackBerry(R), developed by Research In Motion (RIM), have reached a tipping point—the point at which sales begin to accelerate exponentially based on a variety of market factors. Handango has increased its investment in BlackBerry technology with a new version of Handango InHand for BlackBerry, Handango’s white label on-device catalog and download manager solution, as well as a new consumer newsletter for BlackBerry and marketing programs for BlackBerry developers.

“Using our proprietary customer data, we have identified a set of trends that indicate tremendous momentum around BlackBerry,” said Randy Eisenman, president and chief executive officer at Handango. “With accelerating growth in BlackBerry sales, wireless activations remain amazingly high, and the interest and uptake of third-party applications is beating all of our expectations.”

Of all the applications that are available for a PDA, gaming has always been one of the favorites.  Everyone enjoys a good game at least once in a while.  However the available handheld gaming platforms have been limited.  The most successful handheld game platform has been the Nintendo Gameboy.  A great product, but primarily made for the kids or young teens market.  Not the best choice for the adult gamer.  Gaming on mobile phones has been limited to fairly simple games with low resolution and slow processor performance.  The modern PDA has given rise to a new level of handheld games.  Usually equipped with a better processor, more memory, more storage, and 16-bit full color screens, the modern PDA has allowed adults to play games that are more complex and sophisticated.  So is the market ready for a hardware platform that is more advanced than previously available and designed for the adult gamer?  Tapwave believes so. 

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Today, Handango, the leading provider of mobile downloads, announced the finalists for the fifth annual Handango Champion Awards, which recognize outstanding mobile software developers and their applications. The 2005 Handango Champion Awards finalists were determined by customer votes on Handango’s Web site, http://www.handango.com/ , and Handango partner sites.

Winners will be announced at the annual Handango Partner Summit in Miami, Florida on June 23, 2005. Awards will be presented for BlackBerry(TM), Palm OS(R), Windows Mobile-based Pocket PC and Smartphone as well as Symbian OS(TM) UIQ and Series 60 applications in the following categories:

* Best Application for Work
* Best Application for Play
* Best Application for Life
* Best New Application
* Best Industry Application

A complete list of finalists is available at: http://www.handango.com/Awards/2005Finalists.jsp

“It is always a pleasure to honor and reward these extraordinary software development companies and their exceptional applications,” said Randy Eisenman, president and chief executive officer of Handango. “Our customers hand-selected these finalists as the best-of-the-best from Handango’s catalog of more than 50,000 applications. These finalists should be proud of their accomplishment in such a dynamic industry.”

Handango, the leading provider of mobile downloads, today released the March edition of the Handango Yardstick, a monthly report on the state of the mobile download industry.

For the first time, the Handango Yardstick reports the top devices adding software by revenue in addition to units sold. This new addition ranks the Sony Ericsson P900/P910 as the number one phone adding software by revenue, dethroning the palmOne Treo 600/650. Another highlight was the addition of the Nokia 9500 and Nokia 6600/6620 to the list of top five phones adding software by revenue. With regards to handhelds, the palmOne Tungsten T Series remained in the number one spot for both revenue and units sold while the Dell Axim X3 Series and palmOne Tungsten E landed at the number two and three slots, respectively.

After hitting a record low in December 2004, the average selling price (ASP) of mobile software applications climbed for the third month in a row, reaching a record high of $20.59 in March, up from $20.47 in February. The ASP of applications in the games and entertainment categories also showed significant price increases. The games category jumped from $13.07 in February to a record high of $14.36 in March, while the entertainment category rose from $18.54 to $19.40.

The list of top ten search terms also had a newcomer this month. Due to the product launch and upgrade of Microsoft Voice Command for the U.S., U.K., France and Germany, the customer search term “voice/voice command” ranked number eight on the list, pushing “MSN/messenger” from the top ten.

The March 2005 Handango Yardstick also features the ten best-selling applications by operating system:

McGraw-Hill Professional, a leading global provider of medical reference information, today announced the launch of Harrison’s Manual of Medicine, 16th edition for personal digital assistants (PDAs), the Web and wireless devices through a licensing agreement with Unbound Medicine, a leader in knowledge management solutions for healthcare.

With a single product purchase, clinicians and students can now access Harrison’s Manual of Medicine anytime, anywhere. Whether on the ward, in the clinic, at the library, or at home, clinicians and students will have authoritative and accurate answers to clinical questions at their fingertips.

The 16th edition of Harrison’s Manual of Medicine, published by McGraw-Hill, is derived from the world’s most authoritative internal medicine reference, Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine. The Manual is designed to provide on-the-spot answers to daily patient management questions. The new edition adds coverage of admitting orders, essential medical procedures, critical care medicine and bioterrorism. Over 300 tables and 100 figures augment the text, and more than 13,000 index terms aid information retrieval.