SPB Phone Suite 1.3 released

 

SPB has finally released the updated version of Phone Suite after being in public beta for a while.  This is one of the MUST HAVE’s for all PPC Phone devices.

 

Spb Phone Suite is a collection of all phone features you missed in Windows Mobile. These are features like profiles, call filtering, missed call notifications, reject and reply with SMS, etc.

http://www.spbsoftwarehouse.com/products/phonesuite/?en

Version 1.3 (April 30, 2007):

Profiles:

• New profile engine: profiles and profile switching rules are separated
• Now a user can create his own additional profiles
• The profile switching pop-up has been updated to support multiple profile switch and to enable/disable the automatic profile switching rules
• Profile icons have been updated
• Additional marks notifying about changing or automatic turning a profile on have been added

Today plug-in:

• GUI for selecting a default mailbox for opening when clicking on the mailbox icon has been added
• Asterisks on the profile icon notifying about the profile update, have been implemented
• The number on an icon is enlarged when selected
• Missed call (sms, etc.) count is more contrast now

           

How To Adjust The Back Light Level When Locked On The Tilt/TyTN II

I just got an email from one of our readers on how to adjust the back light level when the device is locked. I admit that I have cussed and and had to hold my hand over the screen to shield the sun light in order to tap the unlock tab. Well, I did some looking and it looks like the good folks over at xda-developers have found solution through some registry tweaking. I know that this is a pain for some of the newer users to Windows Mobile and the Tilt/TyTN II, but unfortunately, it has not been integrated into KaiserTweaks as of yet. This fix will allow you to tap the screen when your device is locked and have it illuminate it to your desired level. This level is between 0 and 10. Zero is the factory default. I changed mine to 7 and think that it is perfect for me. I could not get this to work via Resco Registry Editor, so I used RegEdit.

For step by step instructions, click after the break to learn how to adjust your back light level when locked on your AT&T Tilt and TyTN II.

Thanks to XDA-Developers

UPDATED: You can download Task Manager v3.0 (Contains RegEdit) for free (Donations Appreciated!) by CLICKING HERE

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Finally! A way to block spam text messages on my AT&T cell phone.

Last time I checked, I could not find a way to block spam text messages through my AT&T account. Today, I received another spam text message, so I decided to look around again, and I was delighted to discover that AT&T now provides a way to selectively block text messages. I have no idea when AT&T started providing this option - I never received any kind of announcement of it and I haven’t seen anyone blogging about it, so I think it is a little known, probably recently released, option.

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Skyfire Update Version 0.6.0.4489

It’s no secret that I have really liked Skyfire. Version 0.5 was excellent with a few bugs. I sent some feedback to them along with what I am sure is a ton of other Beta Testers and they listened! Some of my suggestions was editing bookmarks, and multi line editing for Google! Version 0.6 has all of these in it! I am really excited about this release and have been playing with it all morning. Update came at 6:30am! (zzzzzzz)

Here are the updates log:

• Multi-line text entry (2000 character limit)
• Auto-complete text entry
• Paste into URL or search
• Ability to delete bookmarks
• Multiple zoom modes for touch screen phones
• Double tap to zoom in and zoom out
• Support for custom virtual keyboards (SIP)
• Web search shortcut in softkey menu
• Access to Windows Mobile Taskbar in softkey menu
• Persistent settings for Smartfit, Mute and Zoom size
• Support for 12 key and 1/2 QWERTY Devices
• Password Masking
• Backlight usage based on system settings
• OK button sends Skyfire to the background

This is a lot of updates! I think Skyfire may have launched themselves to the front of the Browser Race with this latest release. Check out a ton of screen shots after the break.

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AT&T To Sell the 3G iPhone for $200?

Of course this is all rumor at this point, but I have to think that you will have to make the price attractive to get those that dropped $400 or more to throw out their earlier iPhones for the 3G model. It seems thought, according to Crave, that Apple is going with a new strategy for this model. The report from Fortune states that Apple will sell unlocked 8GB and 16G versions for $399 and $499, but AT&T will be selling the locked version for $199.

AT&T plans to sell the 3G iPhone for $199 when it arrives in AT&T’s stores in June, according to a report, in a sign that Apple may have given up on locked iPhones.

Fortune is reporting that you’ll be able to buy a $199 iPhone in AT&T’s stores, and only in AT&T’s stores, when the new model arrives around the one-year anniversary of the iPhone launch. The report says Apple will sell 8GB and 16GB versions of the new iPhone for $399 and $499 in its own retail stores.

So, there will still be a market for unlocking software, but only on AT&T models. Of course this is all rumored at this point, but what do you think of this price. Nice? Worth giving the iPhone a shot?

           

Get the latest version of Skype for Windows

Are you running an older version of Skype?  Why not upgrade to the latest release?

Make calls from your computer – free to other people on Skype, great rates to phones and mobiles across the world. And the sound quality is excellent, too – keep Skype running all day and it’s like you’re in the same room as the person you’re talking to.
Features:

• Free Skype-to-Skype calls to people anywhere in the world.
• Free video calls – plus get more detail than ever before with High Quality Video.
• Call phones and mobiles at great low rates per minute.
• Instant message when it’s not a good time to talk.
• Forward your calls to your mobile when you’re offline.
• Send SMS messages to people on mobiles.
• Comes with the Google Toolbar (optional install).

Download the latest version of Skype

           

Skyfire Update Version 0.6.0.4489

It’s no secret that I have really liked Skyfire. Version 0.5 was excellent with a few bugs. I sent some feedback to them along with what I am sure is a ton of other Beta Testers and they listened! Some of my suggestions was editing bookmarks, and multi line editing for Google! Version 0.6 has all of these in it! I am really excited about this release and have been playing with it all morning. Update came at 6:30am! (zzzzzzz)

Here are the updates log:

• Multi-line text entry (2000 character limit)
• Auto-complete text entry
• Paste into URL or search
• Ability to delete bookmarks
• Multiple zoom modes for touch screen phones
• Double tap to zoom in and zoom out
• Support for custom virtual keyboards (SIP)
• Web search shortcut in softkey menu
• Access to Windows Mobile Taskbar in softkey menu
• Persistent settings for Smartfit, Mute and Zoom size
• Support for 12 key and 1/2 QWERTY Devices
• Password Masking
• Backlight usage based on system settings
• OK button sends Skyfire to the background

This is a lot of updates! I think Skyfire may have launched themselves to the front of the Browser Race with this latest release. Check out a ton of screen shots after the break.

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Twit Today, Another Twitter Application.

There have been quite a few Twitter apps released recently. TiltSite.com’s own Vince Koser has a Twitter application too. I will admit that I haven’t tried this yet, but it looks nice. I use Tinytwitter for my Windows Mobile needs at this time.

Another new Twitter application has surfaced now. I found this one over at WM Experts, it’s called Twit Today. It is a Today Screen plugin. That way you can post tweets lightning fast from the Today Screen rather than loading up and application.

If you are doing the twitter thing, make sure to follow Mobilitysite and if you want to be bored, follow me too.

Head over to Dale Lane’s Blog to download.

           

Dell Axim X51 Doing the iPhone Thing?

Or any Windows Mobile phone for that matter… Check out this video here.

Flick Software has been working on a project for Windows Mobile and they are expecting this to be ready for beta in May.

Non-multi-touch screen devices are missing out on all the fun. With this project we not only skin a windows mobile device but we implement all the cool interface stuff.  It is also has full summerboard support for all the great themes people have created.

Head over to Flick Software for more info…

           

No Discounted Software. Contests with the Proceeds!

So, a few months ago, I tried to negotiate an permanent 18% discount on all software (not hardware) in our software store. Our software store is powered by Mobihand. Their system is not equipped to handle this, so I thought of another way I can give back to this community…

All proceeds from the software store will be tallied at the end of the month and when the check clears, I will put up a poll with a few devices that our cut will afford. When the poll closes, the winning device gets purchased and then a contest for that device. It will not benefit each member of the community with a discount, but it will make one person real happy each month. What do you think?

In the past, I’ve donated our portion to charity and Mobihand has even matched that contribution, showing me that they are top notch. Instead of charity though, I really would like to see members be rewarded for spending their hard earned money in our store. So, I think this is something I’d really like to do.

What do you guys think?

           

PDAmill RATS!! Game Contest

 

It’s the last day in April, and it’s been a cold, miserable last couple of days in my neck of the woods, so I thought, "Why not brighten things up with a contest?"  So, here we are with a contest!  Our friends at PDAmill, skilled in the craft of fine mobile games, have been kind enough to provide me with 5 copies of their excellent platform game, RATS!!.  I reviewed this game a while back, and it was a blast to play.  My oldest boy kept asking to watch me play it on my X51v, so it’s been a family favorite.  It was also a Finalist in the Smartphone and Pocket PC Awards for Best Platform Game of 2007, too!

Want to take a shot a winning one for yourself?  Here’s all you need to do.  Did you notice something odd on Morty’s (that’s the rat above) backpack generator?  It’s biohazard symbol.  Post below what you think might be powering Morty’s backpack generator that would be biohazardous, and you’ll garner yourself an entry…something like "Leftover Coquille St. Jacques that was left in our hot garage for a week."  Winners will be picked from the most creative answers, so there’s no "right" answer I’m looking for.  Just keep it clean, please. ;-)   Here are the nitty-gritty rules:

1. Suggest what’s biohazardous in Morty’s generator backpack in a comment on to this post
2. One entry per person
3. Staff may enter

Deadline for entries is Thursday, May 8 at 12:00PM

           

Asus Eee PC 900, Video Review

Our friend JKK posted a video review about the Asus Eee PC 900 that I would recommend to anyone thinking of buying this device. 

There is so much more i would like to share about it, but I hope this is a good start.. uups.. a 35 minute start..

           

Proporta keep your GPS covered…at half the price

You know the team at Proporta does not like to see anything go uncovered, including GPS units, so they’re offering their small, medium and large GPS Protective Carry Cases at half price, yes, that’s a huge 50% off!

All you have to do is enter LOVEMYGPS at the cart page when you’re purchasing your case and you will receive this massive discount.

These cases really are great for your specific GPS device as they come in small, medium and large to best suit your device and are perfect for storing away your unit whilst it’s not in use.

The Protective Carry Cases provide essential protection against scratches and impact damage as they are made from tough cordura. They also feature an added lining to protect your GPS unit from impact and scratching caused when on the move by knocks, bumps or loose items in your bag.

A wrist lanyard provides an easy carry option which can easily be removed if you decide to use the case to protect your device in your bag.

P.S. Proporta’s Magnetic Vehicle Docking System is perfect for mounting your GPS unit when it’s not stored safely away in its case. It uses a tough, lever-activated suction mounting system for the most secure attachment.

           

WMExperts Reviews The Seidio Super Slim Rubberized Hard Case

WMExperts has a great review of the Seidio Super Slim Rubberized Hard Case for the AT&T Tilt and the HTC TyTN II posted:

Overall

When I first got this case, I wasn’t very impressed. It seemed rather flimsy to be a hard case. Once installed on the phone however, it has a very secure feel to it. While it does add a bit of size, it more than makes up for that in the level of protection it adds to your phone. I also found the process of putting the case on and taking it off to be fairly easy once you did it a few times???a couple of the plastic clips require you to hold the phone at a funny angle to get them off, but it’s not an impossibility. All in all, I’m a fan of the Seidio Rubberized Case for the Tilt ($32.95).

They gave the Seidio 5 out 5 in their review and other than being pricey and no screen protection, really liked it. Check out WMExperts for their full review: CLICK HERE

For more information on the Seidio Hard Case CLICK HERE

           

Spb Mobile Shell Gets Update To Version 2.1 (UPDATE With Screen Shots)

I just posted that Spb Mobile Shell is in my top ten favorite applications. And today, Spb announced an update to Mobile Shell to version 2.1. Here is what the update contains:

 

Version 2.1 (April 29, 2008):

• Data connection indicator on the Professional Now Screen
• Voicemail support
• 320×320 screens support
• Hardware keyboard support
• Stability bug fixes

So head over to Spb and get your update to version 2.1. If you are a version 1x user, you can upgrade to 2.1 for $14.95. CLICK HERE for more information and download links.

UPDATE: Click after the break to view some screen shots of the new connection indicator and new icons for text messages and voice mails.

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