OtterBox protects the Samsung Q1

OtterBox On-The-Go Protection for Samsung’s Q1 Ultra & Q1 Ultra Premium

Otter Products introduces the OtterBox 1990 a sleek, stylish, semi-rugged case to protect the Samsung Q1 Ultra and Q1 Ultra Premium UMPCs from Samsung Electronics America, Inc. As part of the Defender Series line, the 1990 safeguards from drops, bumps and scratches while still allowing complete interaction with all navigation keys, I/O ports, camera and webcam right through the case. Ultra-mobile enthusiasts and businesses employing ultra-mobile product solutions now have even more mobility!
The OtterBox 1990 maintains the small form factor of the UMPC while still providing three durable layers of protection:

Layer 1: Thermal formed protective clear membrane slides on to safeguard screen and keys from scratches, dirt and dust* (layer optional depending on the level of ruggedization desired)
Layer 2: Hi-impact polycarbonate shell snaps together over the device
Layer 3: Silicone skin wraps over the case to provide additional protection from bump and shock

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iAnywhere Mobile Office

Sybase iAnywhere and HandStep Extend Mobile Inbox of the Future With New Applications

HandStep to Develop iAnywhere Mobile Office-Powered Applications; Demonstrates Momentum for Mobile Inbox of the Future

Sybase iAnywhere today announced that HandStep plans to develop mobile applications powered by iAnywhere(R) Mobile Office, a new component of the Sybase(R) Information Anywhere(R) Suite which combines email, security and business process mobilization to enable the “mobile inbox of the future.” HandStep, which specializes in developing and implementing custom mobile solutions for enterprise customers, will leverage iAnywhere Mobile Office to offer customers a mobile email-driven approach to improving collaboration and executing business processes on the go.

HandStep plans to release a new version of its TeamCalendar application to support iAnywhere Mobile Office, enabling users to view colleagues’ calendars and plan meetings right from within their mobile device — enabling improved collaboration and efficiency. HandStep also plans to extend additional applications with business process mobilization support, including a task management and time tracking application. With iAnywhere Mobile Office, HandStep will provide a unique value proposition for its existing applications by allowing its customers to approve and accept tasks and time sheets through a mobile inbox process.

“Mobile executives increasingly want to leave their laptops behind, and therefore are looking for handheld solutions that go beyond e-mail and include applications that typically run on a desktop at the office,” said Brian Nielsson, President and Founder, HandStep. “We predict that mobile email-driven mobile business processes will play a key role in powering the highly mobile and collaborative working environment of the 21st century. We’re very excited to team with Sybase iAnywhere in pioneering this effort; the combination of TeamCalendar and iAnywhere Mobile Office is unmatched in the industry.”

“We are pleased that HandStep plans to adopt iAnywhere Mobile Office, and it shows a commitment to a shared vision of the mobile inbox of the future,” said Mark Willnerd, Vice President, Sybase iAnywhere. “Together we are focused on enabling the real-time unwired enterprise, facilitating work to continue even when mobile workers are not in the office.”

Combining fully integrated wireless email, PIM, data encryption and business process mobilization, iAnywhere Mobile Office enables organizations to better manage critical, time-sensitive workflow business processes, such as approving purchase orders or submitting reports, all through a single, secure mobile email client. iAnywhere Mobile Office enables companies such as HandStep to easily mobilize back-end systems through sophisticated “business process widgets”. iAnywhere Mobile Office is now generally available. For more information, please visit http://www.sybase.com/mobileoffice. For more information on HandStep TeamCalendar, please visit http://www.teamcalendar.com.

Handmark Unveils New Games and Applications for BlackBerry Smartphones

Premier mobile media provider continues to expand mobile catalog for BlackBerry customers, together with Astraware, the Handmark Game Studio

Wireless Enterprise Symposium 2008 - (May 13, 2008) - Handmark(R), a global leader in mobile media, today announced new, exclusive applications for BlackBerry(R) smartphones including Bible translations; a new ringtone application, Ringtone Junkie; as well as best-selling games from Astraware(R), the Handmark Game Studio.

“A rapidly growing number of BlackBerry users are turning to Handmark for their mobile information and entertainment needs,” said Cassidy Lackey, VP of Handmark Studios. “Astraware, the Handmark Game Studio, focuses on providing only the best mobile content, and we are pleased to bring these new, quality titles to BlackBerry.”

Bible Translations for BlackBerry Smartphones - AVAILABLE 5/28 This is the first Bible product designed by Handmark specifically for BlackBerry smartphones. The application offers unlimited wireless access to 16 Bible translations including four of the five most popular modern translations. The Bible product for BlackBerry smartphones will be available May 28 at www.handmark.com.

Ringtone Junkie - AVAILABLE 5/28

Ringtone Junkie is a new and improved ringtone management application, developed by Handmark, providing access to thousands of popular MP3 ringtones. The application enables customers to download, store, access, and assign custom ringtones to contacts in their BlackBerry Address Book. Ringtone Junkie will be available May 28 at www.rtjunkie.com or www.handmark.com for a one-time purchase of $19.95.

Astraware(R) games - AVAILABLE by 8/31

Astraware, the world-renowned UK-based game developer, will expand its reach by releasing its first games for BlackBerry smartphones in Q3 2008, including Idigicon’s highly acclaimed Platypus. Flagship titles Astraware Solitaire, Astraware Sudoku, Astraware Casino and Astraware Boardgames will follow from Q4 onwards. These titles will be available at www.astraware.com or www.handmark.com.

Hidden Expedition: Titanic Released for Additional Mobile Platforms

Astraware Releases Hidden Expedition: Titanic for Symbian(R) S60(R) and UIQ(R) Smartphones

Astraware and Big Fish Games, Inc., Inc. are excited to announce the availability of the highly acclaimed Hidden Expedition: Titanic game for Symbian S60 3rd Edition and UIQ 3 smartphones.

Hidden Expedition: Titanic was the first ‘hidden object’ game to be released for Palm OS(R) and Windows Mobile(R) in September 2007 and is now available for play on Symbian S60 and UIQ phones worldwide.

The legendary RMS Titanic, which sank in 1912, still houses a wealth of artifacts and treasures on-board. Hidden Expedition: Titanic offers players the opportunity to explore the wreckage of this once-majestic ship and collect antique artifacts for the Titanic Museum.

Players hunt for hidden objects within the wreckage during 14 diving missions, ultimately leading to the final prize: The Crown Jewels. Based on the best-selling PC game, Hidden Expedition: Titanic for S60 and UIQ features the same stunning graphics and atmosphere of the original. Players have the choice of using the intuitive five-way control scheme or the stylus to find a variety of artifacts hidden within the sunken ship.

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SNAP Mobile SDK 2.0 evolves with more intuitive tools

Nokia releases software for developing connected mobile games in Java technology

SNAP Mobile, Nokia’s end-to end solution for connected mobile gaming in Java(TM) technology, has today announced its latest Software Development Kit (SDK 2.0). After several years of market deployment and continuous technology development based on developer feedback, the SNAP Mobile SDK 2.0 has evolved to make game development even more intuitive with a simpler API, faster emulation and testing tools. The SDK is free of charge and available through Forum Nokia, the largest mobile development community worldwide with 3.4 million registered members.

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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

It’s not a Secret anymore

This is one device that has had a lot of coverage lately, well the Secret is out!  LG Electronics has launched the third LG Black Label Series handset LG Secret.

Following the success of its predecessors, LG Chocolate and LG Shine, the third model from the LG Black Label Series resonates a highly stylish design and enriched technological features including the slimmest 5 megapixel camera and innovative materials. The phone was developed to satisfy the refined tastes of trendsetters who desire a sophisticated design with an enduring elegance.

The name Secret symbolizes a slender and stylish handset that does not compromise benefits and convenience of smart, digital technology. The meaning of the pet name, ‘LG Secret,’ is to tantalize the user with the intrinsic features of the phone and engage in a continual process of exploring the inner workings of the handset that will never go out of style.

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Two Semi Ruggedized Notebooks - New from Averatec

Averatec introduced two new Semi Ruggedized notebooks to the market. Averatec’s brand new Voya series of notebooks shines a new light to this emerging market. The Voya 4473 is a 14.1″ standard notebook, while the larger Voya 6494 has 15.4″ widescreen display. The new Averatec Voya line of notebooks fills the need for a durable mobile portable computer. Whether you are on the jobsite, in class or at home, Averatec Voya offers robust drop and vibration resistance in addition to a spill resistant keyboard and touchpad.

The Voya line of notebooks are designed with sturdiness in mind. Boasting magnesium alloy outer cases, corner bumpers, and an anti-shock mounted hard drive, the Voya notebooks are up to the rigors of everyday life and more. Powered by Windows Vista Home Premium and technology from Intel for processors, graphics and connectivity, the Voya line of notebooks is a perfect blend of durability, performance and style. “The launch of Voya is another milestone for Averatec, and we have proactively integrated feedback from our customers and developed a new product line that directly responds to our customers needs,” commented Darren Lee, Director of Marketing at Averatec. “The Voya Series of notebooks has styling and performance that our customers have asked for. It’s going to be a fantastic new product line for us.”

The semi ruggedized Averatec Voya Series notebooks will be available at major online resellers and through Averatec online at http://www.shopaveratec.com. Pricing for the Averatec Voya products start at a MSRP of $1299. The Averatec Voya is backed by a one-year limited warranty and one-year, toll-free technical support available Monday through Friday 8-5 EST.

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SplashMoney and SplashID for Mac

Manage Money and Secure Passwords on Both Mobiles and Macs with New Versions of SplashMoney and SplashID

SplashData, Inc. announced a Mac OS X version of its popular SplashMoney personal finance application and SplashID 4 secure password manager. Both applications synchronize with their respective mobile applications. The company also announced a standalone version of SplashMoney for Mac OS X for users that do not have a compatible mobile device.

With SplashMoney, Mac users now have access to a complete personal financial manager that enables them to securely record transactions, track account balances, generate reports and budgets, and manage finances while on the go. SplashMoney features wireless access to online bank accounts - an ideal feature for laptops and smartphones, a streamlined user interface, charting of financial data, the ability to assign icons to transactions, transaction filtering, and bank account reconciliation.

SplashMoney supports most account types, including checking, savings, credit card, cash, asset, liability, and money market accounts.

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LG-KF700 … integrating three separate input methods

LG Electronics launched its LG-KF700, a new multimedia phone that combines three input methods to create an amazingly intuitive user interface and provides instant access to features.

The LG-KF700 is the first phone to integrate three separate input methods, including a 3-inch touchscreen, alpha-numeric keypad and Shortcut Dial. Each of these input methods is assigned to the tasks at which it is most best suited, creating a user-optimized interface and making all of the phone’s functions and features instantly accessible.

The LG-KF700’s 3-inch full touchscreen provides easy access to features and widgets, an adaptive onscreen interface and a wide aspect ratio that is perfect for watching movies or browsing the internet.
The Shortcut Dial on the back of the phone quickly scrolls through six user-selected features by controlling a virtual dial on screen, eliminating the need to dig through menus. The Shortcut Dial can also be used to zoom in on web pages, scroll through e-mails or adjust volume.

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Nokia Comes With Music

Nokia has announced that SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT has joined Nokia Comes With Music.

People who buy a Nokia Comes With Music device will have a year of access to the SONY BMG rich catalog of music. Consumers will be able to download tracks to both their mobile device and computer through the Nokia Music Store during the first twelve months that they own their Nokia device.

At the end of the one year period, they can keep their downloaded tracks and, should they purchase a new compatible device or computer, they can transfer their downloaded material by substituting their new device or computer for the original devices.  As a result, music fans who participate in the Comes With Music experience will be able to keep their downloads on their device and/or computer for the rest of their lives.

“SIGHTSPEED LIGHT” WIDGET AVAILABLE ON MYSPACE

SightSpeed Offers First and Only V-Mail and V-Chat Widget on MySpace

With Easy-to-Use, No-Download Video Conversation Application

SightSpeed Inc. announced that a new easy-to-use, no-download version of its video application, “SightSpeed Light,”  is now available to MySpace users.

SightSpeed is the first company to offer integrated video mail, public video posting and free video chat between members of MySpace. SightSpeed Light works on any computer (PC or Mac) through any standards-based Web browser (e.g., Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari), with no downloads or installation required.

SightSpeed Light makes video conversations with MySpace friends livelier, whether they’re real-time, face-to-face chats or threaded posts created by friends recording and posting video messages.

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D-Link’s PC-on-TV

BRING THE ENTIRE PC EXPERIENCE TO YOUR TELEVISION

D-Link, the end-to-end networking solutions provider for consumer and business, today began shipping a new kind of media player, D-Link® PC-on-TV, which enables users to bring their entire PC experience to their television. PC-on-TV (DPG-1200) is ideally suited for watching popular Web-based content available on their PC from a TV.

D-Link PC-on-TV, the newest member of the MediaLounge family of media players, connects directly to the television with VGA, component or included composite cables and then connects via Wi-Fi to a computer on the home network. The user can then control the connected computer using the PC-on-TV remote control. The trackball remote control includes buttons for all common navigation functions.

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Vapps - Advanced Voice Conferencing

Vapps, Inc., provider of affordable, flat-rate audioconferencing services with in-the-room sound quality, today announced an update of its Skype Extra, a plug-in that launches the full feature set of its High-Definition Conferencing (HD-C) service from within the globally adopted Skype™ internet communications application. 

Vapps’ added HD-C to Skype’s Extras Gallery in October 2007, uniquely conferencing together public switched telephone network (PSTN) and Skype users for a value-priced flat monthly fee ranging from $25 for as many as 10 users to $200 for as many as 500. The convenience of Vapps’ Skype plug-in—with 100,000 registered users to date—encourages frequent, ad-hoc use, and along with the flat-rate pricing makes it easier for growing companies with remote teleworkers to manage costs.

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Earthmate GPS LT-40 & Street Atlas USA 2009

DeLorme, the leading digital mapping, software, and GPS provider, today announced the release of its Earthmate GPS LT-40, a next generation GPS for laptop PCs. The LT-40 features the STMicroelectronics Teseo chipset for superior signal acquisition, retention, and positional accuracy, even in challenging urban GPS environments.

This launch also debuts Street Atlas USA® 2009 DVD mapping software, for family and everyday use, and the more feature-rich Street Atlas USA 2009 PLUS DVD, aimed at business and advanced users. In addition to the U.S., each also covers Canada (street-level detail) and Mexico (main roads).

Breakthrough New Low Price Expands the Market

Both software titles, along with the LT-40, support the new generation of ultra-mobile personal computers (UMPCs). This is in keeping with DeLorme’s commitment to supporting the latest hardware advances.

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