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June 2006 - Posts

Dopod release HTC Hermes as CHT 9000

http://www.dopodasia.com/Dopod/Taiwan/Products/PDAPhone/CHT9000/default.htm So this is the HTC TyTn (codenamed Hermes) device and the successor to the HTC Wizard devices Specifications are much improved over the HTC Wizard with a faster processor, better Read More...
Posted Friday, June 30, 2006 10:30 PM by jasonlan | 3 Comments

What you carrying? or planning to carry....

With the plethora of new Windows Mobile Devices hitting the Market - I'm intrigued on people's views as to which devices they plan to buy or acquire :) For Smartphones - the QTEK 8500 or HTC StrTrk seems to get lots of interest whenever we show it! But Read More...
Posted Friday, June 30, 2006 5:08 PM by jasonlan | 18 Comments

Tech Faith Wireless Devices

Tech Faith Wireless recently showed a number of their upcoming devices in Asia. Smartphoneweb have some great pictures of these devices..... Some look mightly familiar :) http://www.smartphone-web.com/index.php?show=news&id=1082 Read More...
Posted Friday, June 30, 2006 9:06 AM by jasonlan | 3 Comments

Netmotion Wireless provide VPN solution for Smartphone

Netmotion Wireless have announced their VPN solution is now available for Windows Mobile Smartphone. This solution allows you to stay connected even when the connection may drop and also provides encryption up to AES. http://www.netmotionwireless.com/news/press/release_06262006.as Read More...
Posted Thursday, June 29, 2006 8:08 AM by jasonlan | 0 Comments

Marvell To Purchase Intel’s Communications And Application Processor Business For $600 Million

A very interesting move by Intel as they sell of their business that builds the processors for the Motorola Q and Palm devices... http://www.intel.com/pressroom/archive/releases/20060627corp.htm Read More...
Posted Wednesday, June 28, 2006 7:53 PM by jasonlan | 1 Comments

MARA publish Top Ten Most Critical Wireless and Mobile Security Vulnerabilities

The Mobile Antivirus Researchers Association (MARA) recently published a Top 10 list of most critical Wireless and Mobile Security Vulnerabilities. http://www.mobileav.org/ From a Windows Mobile Perspective - looking at the Smartphone and PDA section... Read More...
Posted Monday, June 26, 2006 8:51 PM by jasonlan | 2 Comments

extUSB™ to mini USB Adaptor

Arghh! Just as I standardise pretty much everything on Mini-USB... the QTEK 8500 needs a different connector... after a quick search of the 'net - it looks like Expansys will offer something to convert the extUSB to Mini USB :) http://www.expansys.com/product.asp?code=13774 Read More...
Posted Sunday, June 25, 2006 8:30 AM by jasonlan | 2 Comments

HTC StrTrk - QTEK 8500 now in stock at Expansys

Whilst at TechEd last week - everyone was drooling over the StrTrk Windows Mobile Smartphone... same form factor as the Razr but running Windows Mobile! Well Expansys have them in stock now (well 163 when I checked) http://www.expansys.com/product.asp?code=13379 Read More...
Posted Saturday, June 24, 2006 9:07 AM by jasonlan | 2 Comments

Sprint release upgrade for Direct Push/MSFP for PPC 6700

Well the updates continue to come thick and fast.... Sprint is the latest operator to offer an update to their PPC 6700 device... it can be downloaded from here.... http://www.utstar.com/pcd/Downloads.aspx Read More...
Posted Friday, June 23, 2006 10:55 PM by jasonlan | 3 Comments

Inflight Power Charger!

After my posting about the Mini-USB Keyring... http://blogs.msdn.com/jasonlan/archive/2006/01/23/515932.aspx Here's another very cool charging device for your Windows Mobile device or other USB chargeable device.... http://www.inflightpower.com/ It allows Read More...
Posted Thursday, June 22, 2006 9:38 PM by jasonlan | 2 Comments

Cingular release Direct Push Update for 8125 and 2125

It seems the 8125 update had some issues with downloading so it's now been re-uploaded http://www.htcamerica.net/support/software_downloads_8125.htm The 2125 update is now available also for download: http://www.htcamerica.net/support/software_downloads.ht Read More...
Posted Wednesday, June 21, 2006 5:32 AM by jasonlan | 0 Comments

T-Mobile UK release Direct Push updates for MDA range of devices

T-Mobile UK have released a trioof updates for their MDA range of Windows Mobile 5.0 devices to provide support for Direct Push Email The MDA Pro download is here: http://t-mobile.iris-global.com/download_manager_mda_pro.html The MDA Compact 2 here: http://t-mobile.iris-global.com/download_manager_mda_com2.html Read More...
Posted Wednesday, June 21, 2006 4:54 AM by jasonlan | 4 Comments

E-Ten make available AKU2/MSFP/Direct Push Upgrade for M600

E-Ten have made the update available to provide Direct Push email for their M600 device! You can download it from here. http://www.eten-users.net/topic3371 Read More...
Posted Tuesday, June 20, 2006 2:17 PM by jasonlan | 0 Comments

Stay up to date with the World Cup on your Pocket PC!

Want to stay on top of the results and scores in the World Cup? Well then download this *free* Pocket PC application from one of our Portugeuse partners.... don't worry it's localised to English, French, Spanish, Dutch, Italian and Romanian! http://www.pcdebolso.com/prdVer.asp?id=2 Read More...
Posted Monday, June 19, 2006 7:39 PM by jasonlan | 1 Comments

Windows Mobile on Virtual TechEd

Check out the Windows Mobile booth and devices on Virtual TechEd! If you weren't at TechEd we had a huge stand right at the entrance to the Expo Hall! We were giving away hats, t-shirts and towels (?) If you were spotted wearing the Windows Mobile hat Read More...
Posted Friday, June 16, 2006 11:45 AM by jasonlan | 0 Comments

Windows Mobile 5.0 Emulator now updated for Direct Push over non-GPRS networks

The Windows Mobile 5.0 Emulator has now been updated to support non-GPRS networks so you can demonstrate and test it much more easily! Get the latest version here http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=c62d54a5-183a-4a1e-a7e2-cc500ed1f19a&displaylang=en Read More...
Posted Thursday, June 15, 2006 11:07 PM by jasonlan | 0 Comments

I am a naughty boy - but it's such fun!!

One thing that's really annoyed me here in Boston is the amount of people walking down the street on in the convention center who are so pre-occupied spinning their wheel on their Blackberry they don't actually look where they are going and nearly walk Read More...
Posted Thursday, June 15, 2006 10:47 PM by jasonlan | 10 Comments

McAfee AntiVirus beta for Windows Mobile 5 including Motorola Q

I recently got contacted by the team over at McAfee who have just released their beta of their Windows Mobile 5 product! If you haven't tried it already you can do so using the link below: McAfee® VirusScan® Mobile provides the leading solution for real-time Read More...
Posted Thursday, June 15, 2006 12:48 PM by jasonlan | 2 Comments

HTC to migrate QTEK brand into HTC and they also announce 2 3G Windows Mobile devices

I hadn't seen this on any of the normal Windows Mobile sites (I'm sure you'll see an exclusive on one site soon when they steal it from my blog ;) ) But my Dutch colleague just pointed out that HTC have announced two things: 1) They have announced they Read More...
Posted Thursday, June 15, 2006 11:50 AM by jasonlan | 1 Comments

Motorola Q - and using it as a powerpoint clicker....

Whilst at TechEd I got to play with a Motorola Q - all I can say is Wow! For those Blackberry users obsessed with their side wheel - you are in for a treat! The device is very slim and the use of the jog wheel makes single handed operation a reality! Read More...
Posted Wednesday, June 14, 2006 4:27 PM by jasonlan | 2 Comments

Top 10 Must Haves - Windows Mobile in there :)

Last week CNet.Com published their Top 10 must haves... The Palm Treo 700w made it in at #9! http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-8900_7-1008327-1.html?tag=nl.e540 If you look closer though: #2 is based on Portable Media Center (which again is built on Windows Read More...
Posted Wednesday, June 14, 2006 2:16 PM by jasonlan | 4 Comments

Cingular Offers Microsoft Direct Push Technology for the Cingular 8125, 2125 Devices

As of June 19th customers Cingular customers will be able to download an update to their 2125 and 8125 devices to enable Direct Push Technology. From 19th June - You will be able to download it from: www.cingular.com/microsoft The Press Release is at: Read More...
Posted Wednesday, June 14, 2006 1:17 PM by jasonlan | 1 Comments

New Windows Mobile Business Value Whitepapers available

Our team has just completed 4 new Business Value Whitepapers for Windows Mobile which cover 4 vertical industry segments - Retail, Healthcare, Education and Field Service. They will be posted to Microsoft.Com soon but I've zipped them up and attached Read More...
Posted Tuesday, June 13, 2006 11:34 AM by jasonlan | 2 Comments

Attachment(s): Business Value of Windows Mobile.zip

Intelligolf 8.0 ships with support for square screened Pocket PC devices!

Intelligolf have just released version 8.0 of their very popular Golf Scoring application. It now includes support for Windows Mobile devices that have Square Screens such as the Palm Treo 700w and HP65xx/69xx devices! The HP 69xx and 65xx devices are Read More...
Posted Monday, June 12, 2006 6:16 PM by jasonlan | 0 Comments

Dataviz announce Direct Push solution for Windows Mobile 2003 devices

Today at TechEd 2006 Dataviz announced the availability in Q3 2006 of their solution Roadsync for Windows Mobile 2003 devices. This will enable customers who have these devices to get the same features that Windows Mobile 5.0 devices have natively as Read More...
Posted Monday, June 12, 2006 5:46 PM by jasonlan | 0 Comments

It's not just about Football - BMW Sauber F1 Windows Mobile device!

O2 Germany has launched two special editions of Windows Mobile devices! An XDA Neo in Shiny White and also a Sporty BMW Sauber Formula 1 device! As well as the device you also get a white leather case and a 1GB card loaded with F1 content! Read More...
Posted Monday, June 12, 2006 4:20 AM by jasonlan | 0 Comments

TechEd 2006 starts today!

I'm over in Boston USA right now as TechEd 2006 starts today! My sessions are on Monday and Friday this week :( (I must have done something to upset the scheduler) For those of you who read my blog - make sure you attend my sessions and/or say Hi! Read More...
Posted Monday, June 12, 2006 3:32 AM by jasonlan | 0 Comments

Printing wirelessly from a Windows Mobile device....

One of the things I got asked a couple of times at MEDC was how to print from a Windows Mobile Device to a printer either via IRDA, Bluetooth or wirelessly. Here are a couple of partner solutions that will help you do that... www.fieldsoftware.com www.bachmannsoftware.co Read More...
Posted Friday, June 09, 2006 7:38 PM by jasonlan | 0 Comments

Nvidia announce support for Windows Mobile 5.0

A very interesting announcement from Nvidia and their plans to support Windows Mobile 5.0! http://www.nvidia.com/object/mobilemedia_platform.html It demonstrates the future importance of convergence and the fact that people want to work a little and play Read More...
Posted Friday, June 09, 2006 7:36 PM by jasonlan | 0 Comments

Developing LOB solutions?

Our Developer team has released a brilliant patterns and practice guide on how to develop Line of Business applications for Windows Mobile. The Mobile Client Software Factory is in Customer Technical Preview and gives guidance on how to develop applications Read More...
Posted Friday, June 09, 2006 11:53 AM by jasonlan | 0 Comments

Great review of O2 XDA IQ

Quietly O2 UK have launched their first Windows Mobile Smartphone - the O2 XDA IQ. IQ - Smartphone - gotta love those marketing folks ;) Well - there's a great review of the device over at 4winmobile.com http://www.4winmobile.com/viewtopic.php?t=2506 Read More...
Posted Thursday, June 08, 2006 10:35 PM by jasonlan | 3 Comments

MEDC Day 2

Well I'm back home now after my two days at MEDC. I missed the 3rd day as I had to come back for a customer meeting. The second day was just as good as day 1! I only had one session to deliver and a panel session to MC :) My session was on Enterprise Read More...
Posted Thursday, June 08, 2006 10:30 PM by jasonlan | 2 Comments

MEDC day 1

Well I'm back at the conference centre after a good nights sleep and a long day yesterday! I delivered 3 sessions - Windows Mobile Enterprise Features, Microsoft Massive Gadgetfest and then the Best Practices of Lifecycle Management for Windows Mobile Read More...
Posted Wednesday, June 07, 2006 7:31 AM by jasonlan | 1 Comments

TechNet Webcast: How Microsoft IT Does Mobile Messaging

David Wilson is the Microsoft IT Service Manager for our Mobile Messaging service in Microsoft. He's giving a webcast on July 18th to give an overview of how Microsoft does Mobile Messaging internally..... details are below: Tuesday, July 18, 2006 9:00 Read More...
Posted Tuesday, June 06, 2006 6:31 AM by jasonlan | 0 Comments

I don't like Monday's

I don't like Monday's... the Boomtown rats famous song.... well I don't like Monday today. I'm trying to get to MEDC Europe in Nice however everything seems to be against me :( Firstly - the traffic for a journey which normally takes me 50 minutes took Read More...
Posted Monday, June 05, 2006 9:18 AM by jasonlan | 3 Comments

Pocket Mirror Professional - want to sync your Public Folders???

I get lots of requests from customers for solutions that support Public Folder Synchronisation as Activesync today does not :( Well - here is an excellent option for you that now has Windows Mobile 5.0 support! http://www.chapura.com/pmp_wm.php Read More...
Posted Saturday, June 03, 2006 5:53 AM by jasonlan | 0 Comments

Sprite Software release the Beta of their Smartphone Backup solution

http://www.spritesoftware.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2354 Sprite have released their beta (15 day limited trial) of their Smartphone backup solution. Reading the forum it seems to work really well with one person even brave enough to do a full cold boot Read More...
Posted Saturday, June 03, 2006 5:51 AM by jasonlan | 0 Comments

MEDC Europe T-4 Days

Well MEDC Europe starts on Tuesday! Everyone is busy readying their presentations and demos for the event.... If you are there - make sure to drop by and say Hi! in one of my sessions! Read More...
Posted Saturday, June 03, 2006 4:15 AM by jasonlan | 0 Comments

Slingmedia releases the Slingbox in the UK!

http://tw.engadget.com/2006/05/30/slingbox-released-in-uk/ http://www.slingmedia.com/uk/ Slingbox allows you to re-direct your TV signal to an internet or wifi connected PC or Windows Mobile device! Sling Media has just released a version of their popular Read More...
Posted Thursday, June 01, 2006 7:03 AM by jasonlan | 2 Comments

3G and WiFi access!

Whilst browsing Expansys - I saw the T-Mobile Web 'n' Walk offer which astounded me! For £20 a month you can get a 3G data card and free access to T-Mobile WiFi Hotspot! The 3G access is limited to 2GB per month but this seems like an amazing deal! http://www.expansys.com/product.asp?code=13588 Read More...
Posted Thursday, June 01, 2006 6:59 AM by jasonlan | 0 Comments

QTEK 8500/HTC StrTrk now available on Expansys!

The HTC Strtrek also known as the QTEK 8500 is now avialable for pre-order on Expansys. Current estimate is that it's two weeks away! You can get it in black... http://www.expansys.com/product.asp?code=131162 Or the the ladies (or those in touch with Read More...
Posted Thursday, June 01, 2006 6:57 AM by jasonlan | 0 Comments
 
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