AT 2005 SmartPhone Articles

OtterBox 1910 Waterproof Case for HP 6500 12/30/2005

The Otterbox 1910 is an excellent choice if you need a rugged case for the HP iPAQ 6500 devices. It performed very well in underwater tests

Patent Office Likely to Decide Against NTP 12/20/2005

Although the Patent Office has not yet declared invalid the five patents held by NTP that are at the heart of its lawsuit against RIM, it ha

PalmSource Announces Latest Powered Up Award Winners 12/19/2005

These applications have received an award created to celebrate innovation in the Palm OS developer community.

Updated Versions of Skype for Pocket PC in Beta 12/19/2005

A pair of new beta versions of Skype for Pocket PC are now available. One of these brings support for handhelds with slower processors.

Give Me Integration Not another Application 12/16/2005

I have a friend who is an application developer and is looking to purchase his first PDA. And while most would send him off to a lower-price

cPC Will Be Both a Laptop and a Handheld (Updated) 12/16/2005

An upcoming device from DualCor Technologies will run both Windows Mobile and Windows XP. Update: A great deal of new information, as well a

When PR Departments Attack! 12/15/2005

The purpose of a Public Relations department is to provide a positive public face for a company or a product. So why is it that some PR depa

Visto Accuses Microsoft of Patent Infringement 12/15/2005

Visto has just filed suit, claiming that Microsoft's mobile email system violates three patents Visto has held for almost ten years.

Zagat Restaurant Guide Released for BlackBerry 12/15/2005

Zagat Survey has launched ZAGAT TO GO a BlackBerry version of the company's restaurant and nightlife guide.

Pockster Software Releases TerrasatPix USA 12/13/2005

TerrasatPix USA lets Pocket PC users view images of locations in the United States.

Treo 650 Named Best Converged Device by Strategy Analytics 12/9/2005

According to a global research and consulting company, the Palm Treo 650 is the highest-rated converged device in the United States.

PDA News - PocketPC statistics, Palm rumors, Mobile WiMax 12/8/2005

Spb surver results illuminate PocketPC usage Rumor: Palm to launch Linux-based smartphones IEEE approves mobile WiMax standard

New Survey Gives Updated Picture of Pocket PC Users 12/8/2005

Spb Software House has announced the results of its second annual global survey of Pocket PC users.

PDA News - Windows Mobile 5 update, iPaq rebrand, Cingular smartphones 12/7/2005

Adaptation Kit Update 2 for Windows Mobile 5 HP to rebrand iPaq hw6700 as hw6900? Cingular close to releasing Faraday, Wizard

Verizon Posts Palm Treo 700w Notification Page 12/6/2005

Verizon has posted a page that will let you sign up for a notification as soon as you can order the Treo 700w. Palm told us they expect a fo

Ok, So I Have a Wireless PDA, What Do I Do Next? 12/5/2005

Here at BargainPDA, we have a really great tradition in our forums of helping people who are looking to purchase a PDA either for the first

Treo 700w Appears on Verizon Site (Updated) 12/5/2005

Verizon has posted an ad for Palm's first Windows Mobile smartphone on its web site, confirming that this device will be called the Treo 700

VITO Voice2Go Updated for Windows Mobile 5.0 12/5/2005

Palm Releases LifeDrive System Update 12/2/2005

Palm has posted on its web site a highly-anticipated ROM update for its LifeDrive mobile manager. This makes a number of improvements to the

Palm LifeDrive Update 2.0 Released 12/1/2005

Palm has released a significant update to the LifeDrive. The most important changes include improved WiFi performance, better audio quality

Astraware Releases Update to its Award-Winning Astraware Sudoku Game 12/1/2005

The latest version of Astraware Sudoku allows users to download the Puzzle of the Day over the air using connected devices.

What to Look for in Your Next Pocket PC 11/30/2005

Ed Hardy has put together a list of things everyone should be aware of before buying a new handheld.

PhatWare Releases PhatNotes 4.6 11/30/2005

In addition to other changes, the latest version of PhatNotes adds support for Windows Mobile 5.0 and square screen devices.

IDC Weighs in on Microdrive Vs. Flash Memory Debate 11/30/2005

Market-research firm IDC has released a report giving its opinion on the competition between miniature hard drives and Flash memory.

Palm Names John Hartnett Senior Vice President Worldwide Sales & Customer Relations 11/30/2005

The man who leads Palm's sales and customer relations for the Americas is taking on a similar role for Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and

MobiMate Releases WorldMate 2006 Professional Edition 11/29/2005

A new version of MobiMate's business travel software is now available for Windows Mobile.

PDA News - Treo update, 2 GB Mini SD, Controversial report pulled 11/23/2005

Update available for Cingular Treos 2 GB Mini SD card in Taiwan Sagio Investments pulls controversial Palm report New version of Mi

Cingular Releases Another Treo 650 ROM Update 11/22/2005

An update is now available for the system software in Cingular's version of the Treo 650. This makes a number of small changes and also upda

PDA News - Treo rumor, Axim ROM update, Palm PDF issue 11/21/2005

Report: Treo 700p early next year on Sprint Dell releases ROM update for Axim X51, X51v--sort of Dataviz PDF reader inadequate; free solut

New Pocket PC Game Atomic Battle Dragons Released 11/18/2005

In this action and adventure game, players fly a dragon and battle several mythical enemies.

Battery Pack Pro Upgraded 11/18/2005

Battery Pack is a general purpose utility that provides Pocket PCs with eleven valuable utilities.

What's Wrong With Verizon? 11/17/2005

Verizon is about to launch the XV6700, the same thing as Sprint's PPC6700 and the HTC Apache. This Smartphone is one of the best to hit the

BoxWave Releases Designio Leather Case for Samsung i730 11/16/2005

BoxWave's Designio Leather Case is a slim and soft leather case that is custom fitted for the Samsung i730.

VITO Updates ButtonMapper for Windows Mobile 5.0 11/14/2005

VITO ButtonMapper has been specially designed to increase the standard button mapping capability of Pocket PCs.

Nominate an Application for the Powered Up Awards 11/14/2005

The Powered Up Awards were created to celebrate innovation in the Palm OS developer community.

The Palm OS as a Viable Feature Phone Platform 11/11/2005

When I received the QDA-700, I expected to have a rehash of the old Treo 180g model (albeit with better battery life and a color screen). I

BoxWave Releases Designio Leather Shell Case for Treo 650 11/11/2005

The Designio Leather Shell Case is a hard leather case that is custom fittd to the Treo 650.

Documents To Go Gets Native PDF Support 11/10/2005

The latest version of Documents To Go Premium Edition adds support for native Adobe Acrobat files.

Astraware Ultimate Bowling Fighter Review 11/4/2005

While I am writing this review, I am waiting for my car to be serviced. Like most people, I find waiting times to be great times to either r

RIM Unveils Next-Generation BlackBerry 11/1/2005

The latest BlackBerry handheld will be the first model from RIM to use an Intel processor, and the first to support EDGE wireless networking

Garmin's Latest Pocket PC Coming Soon 10/31/2005

Garmin has announced the iQue M4, a new addition to its line of GPS-enabled handhelds.

Highly Anticipated EDGE Role Playing Game Finally Released 10/28/2005

After a development process that has gone on at least since 2003, zanegames has finally released EDGE (Extreme Dungeon Game Experience).

First Palm OS Smartphone with 3 Megapixel Camera Announced (Updated) 10/26/2005

PiTech has taken the wraps off the world's first Palm OS smartphone to include a three megapixel camera with auto focus and anti hand shakin

PHT Corp. Chooses Palm Treo 650 Smartphones to Collect Data in Clinical Trials 10/25/2005

PHT Corporation, one of Palm's leading clinical trials customers, is using 1,500 Treo 650 smartphones to collect and wirelessly transmit sel

PhatWare Releases CalliGrapher 8.1 10/25/2005

The latest version of CalliGrapher includes performance and usability improvements and support for Pocket PCs with square screens.

Speereo Voice Translator Version 2.1.1 Launched 10/24/2005

Speereo Software has introduced a new version of its speech translator for Pocket PC.

Despite What You May Have Read, the Palm OS Is NOT Dead (Updated) 10/21/2005

An article in the Computer Business Review says that Access Co, Ltd. intends to phase out the Palm OS in the near future. This is completely

Documents To Go Comes to Nokia Communicators 10/19/2005

DataViz has released a version of its mobile Office suite, Documents To Go, for the Nokia 9300 and 9500 Communicator running Nokia's Series

PalmSource Joins Group Dedicated to Open Source Software 10/18/2005

The company responsible for developing the Palm OS has joined a global consortium dedicated to accelerating the adoption of Linux.

calcPad - Next Generation Pocket Calculator 10/18/2005

calcPad is a new calculator for Pocket PCs. It has many features not offered by other calculators, like the ability to add comments to figur

Update your Remote with VITO Remote v4.0 10/17/2005

VITO Technology has released a major update of its popular remote control application for Pocket PCs.

DataViz Announces Public Preview for RoadSync 10/11/2005

RoadSync will offer secure, wireless, direct synchronization of corporate Outlook e-mail, attachments, calendar, and contacts for non-Micros

Orneta Calculator for Windows Mobile 5.0 Smartphone and Pocket PC Released 10/10/2005

This application has been designed as a replacement for a handheld scientific calculator for math and science students, engineers, scientist

Can YOU be the Ultimate Bowling Fighter? 10/5/2005

Astraware has released Bowling Fighter, a round-the-world bowling challenge tournament for Palm OS and Pocket PC handhelds.

MobiForms 2.1 To Revolutionise Mobile Application Development 10/4/2005

MobiForms is a rapid application development tool for creating applications for a wide variety of handheld platforms.

HP Releases Small ROM Update for hx4700 Series 10/3/2005

HP has posted on its web site a minor "bug fix" update to its flagship Pocket PC's system software.

Memory Stick Micro: Yet Another Tiny New Card Format 9/30/2005

SanDisk and Sony have announced the Memory Stick Micro format, which has been designed for highly compact, multi-functional mobile phones.

Apple Smartphone ''Only a Matter of Time'' 9/29/2005

The CEO of Motorola today said that it isn't a question of if, but when Apple will release its first smartphone.

Documents To Go, RoadSync Coming to Nokia Communicators 9/29/2005

DataViz has announced it will release versions of its mobile ActiveSync client, RoadSync, and mobile Office suite, Documents To Go, for the

Cingular Plans to Roll-Out Nokia 9300 Communicator 9/29/2005

A major U.S. cellular provider is finally going to release a very popular cellular-wireless handheld.

RIM Will Use XScale Chips in Next-Generation BlackBerries 9/28/2005

Research In Motion (RIM) has announced that it will use Intel XScale processors in future BlackBerry devices.

OQO Updates model 1 Pocketable PC 9/27/2005

OQO has released the model 1+, an improved version of its tiny computer that runs Windows XP. In addition to other changes, it offers more m

iPAQ rx1950 Appears on HP Web Site (Updated) 9/26/2005

HP has officially announced the iPAQ rx1950 series, but it has done so rather quietly by simply listing it on its web site.

Windows Mobile Treo Confirmed (Updated) 9/23/2005

Any remaining doubts that Palm is going to put out its first Pocket PC should now be gone, as a technology-oriented web site has been able t

Astraware Celebrates International Talk Like a Pirate Day 9/19/2005

Monday, September 19 is International Talk Like a Pirate Day and the Astraware Team has decided to embrace the theme wholeheartedly by offer

The Latest on Palm's Upcoming Handhelds 9/19/2005

An anonymous source has leaked to Brighthand a few more details on the Tungsten and Zire models expected to debut next month.

PDATopSoft.com Launches Its Affiliate Program 9/16/2005

From now on everyone with a web site can earn money by referring customers to PDATopSoft.com.

BlackBerry Smartphone Involved in Patent Lawsuit 9/15/2005

Eatoni Ergonomics has filed a lawsuit against Research in Motion, claiming that the BlackBerry 7100 series of smartphones violates one of it

What Does Palm Have Up Its Sleeve for this Fall? 9/15/2005

By all indications, Palm, Inc. is going to have a busy season, as it is almost certain to release at least one new high-end handheld, and se

Palm Opens Retail Store at Stanford Shopping Center 9/14/2005

Palm has opened another store to sell it's handhelds, smartphones, and accessories directly to the public. This latest one is in Palo Alto,

Fossil Is NOT Leaving SPOT Watch Market 9/14/2005

Fossil says that there is no truth in a recent report which indicated that it has stopped making watches with Microsoft's SPOT technology.

Get an Advanced Look at NetFront 3.3 9/13/2005

Anyone who is interested can get an advanced look at the next version of the NetFront web browser for Pocket PC.

Mysterious iPAQ Gets FCC Approval (Updated) 9/13/2005

The FCC has approved a device that may -- or may not -- be the iPAQ rx1950.

Fossil Leaving SPOT Watch Market 9/13/2005

Reportedly, Fossil has stopped making watches that use Microsoft's SPOT technology to display snippets of information they receive wirelessl

Treo Smartphones to See Greater Expansion Among Carriers and MVNOs Through CellStar's Vast Network 9/13/2005

CellStar has signed a distribution agreement with Palm, Inc. to distribute Treo smartphones throughout the U.S.

LifeDrive ROM Update May Be Coming By Year's End 9/9/2005

According to an unconfirmed report, Palm will release a system update that will fix the bugs in the LifeDrive before New Years.

Bad News for iPAQ hw6500 Fans (Updated) 9/8/2005

Many people have been eagerly awaiting the U.S. release of HP's latest smartphones, the iPAQ hw6500 series. However, some unofficial reports

Nokia 9300 Communicator Coming to Cingular 9/8/2005

A popular cellular-wireless handheld is finally going to be available from a major U.S. cellular provider.

Cingular Offering First iTunes Phone (Updated) 9/7/2005

Cingular Wireless is now offering the Motorola ROKR E1, the world's first mobile phone with iTunes. However, many are unhappy that this devi

Find Your Way Around Europe with iDrive Navigator 9/7/2005

iDrive Navigator turns a Pocket PC into an on-board navigation device. It features turn-by-turn guidance, detailed maps, thousands of POIs,

PDA News - Axim X51v photos, SonyEricsson P950 pics & specs, i-mate launches Universal 9/1/2005

User purports photos of Axim X51v Leaked pics, specs of SE P950 i-mate offers HTC Universal

What Does Apple Have Planned for Sept. 7? 9/1/2005

The technology world is abuzz with speculation after Apple invited a group of journalists to a press event next week.

Latest Version of Resco Explorer Adds Today Plugin 8/30/2005

Resco has released a new version of one of the most popular Pocket PC applications, Resco Explorer 2005.

Primerica Runs Customized Financial Services Application on Palm Handhelds and Smartphones 8/30/2005

Agents of Primerica Financial Services are using 4,000 Palm handhelds and smartphones to complete insurance applications in their client's h

Verizon Drops Price for Unlimited EV-DO (Updated) 8/29/2005

Verizon Wireless has cut by 25 percent the monthly price it charges for unlimited access to its EV-DO wireless networking service.

PDA News - 1 GHz handhelds, Axim batteries, Aussie WiMax 8/25/2005

Intel demonstrates 1+ GHz handheld processor Mugen shipping 1800 mAh Axim batteries Intel, Unwired Australia partner to deliver mobile WiM

Second Patent for INNOVENTIONS Enhances its RotoView ''Tilt and Scroll'' Navigation Technology 8/24/2005

With RotoView, the user tilts the unit left-right or up-down to see beyond the virtual boundaries of the handheld's or smartphone's display.

Intel Announces Next Generation of XScale Processors 8/24/2005

Upcoming XScale processors will offer better performance than current ones, while using less power.

Let Palm OS Applications Get You Ready for Back to School 8/23/2005

PalmSource is highlighting a number of Palm OS third-party applications that can each help enhance the learning process for students, teach

Palm's LifeDrive Is NOT Discontinued (Updated) 8/22/2005

Despite what a large online retailer says, the LifeDrive Mobile Manager has not been discontinued.

More Information Available on Mio A201 8/22/2005

Some new details have surfaced on MiTAC's next GPS-enabled Pocket PC.

How Open Is Your Pocket PC to Malicious Attacks? 8/22/2005

This month's issue of Insecure Magazine discusses essentially all the ways that a Pocket PC can be attacked, from viruses and trojan horses

HP Releases Battery Fix for iPAQ hx4700 8/22/2005

HP has released a software update that fixes a problem that was introduced into the iPAQ hx4700 series by the last ROM update.

Dell Releases Yet Another Axim X50 Series ROM Update 8/18/2005

In what has become an almost monthly occurrence, Dell has posted on its web site a pair of updated ROMs for its latest Pocket PCs.

Google May Offer Free Wi-Fi Nationwide 8/15/2005

Business 2.0 is speculating that Google is gearing up to offer free Wi-Fi service across the United States.

PDA News - iPaq PocketPC phones, Opera Mini, Not-quite ROM update 8/11/2005

HP lists iPaq 6000 series phones on site Opera Mini browser for cell phones usable on PalmOS Abortive ROM update from Dell

HP Leaks Details on the iPAQ hw6700 Series (Updated) 8/10/2005

HP has posted the details of an unannounced series of cellular-wireless Pocket PCs on its European web site. These might be the first handhe

What is Palm's Secret Project? 8/9/2005

Everyone knows Palm, Inc. is a maker of both handhelds and smartphones. Until now, though, everyone has been unaware that this company is wo

Springy Communication Info Links Tap for No One 8/8/2005

In the recently released news that Tapwave is now out of play as a Palm OS licensee (they folded shop some months ago with an eye on restruc

PDA News - Palm rumors, WiFi world record, New i-mate JAM 8/4/2005

Rumors: New OS testing; no Treo this year Unamplified WiFi connection at 125 miles i-mate JAM "Limited Edition" with 128 MB RAM

Windows Mobile 5.0 Allows a Single Application to Run on Both Pocket PCs and Smartphones 8/3/2005

The next version of Windows Mobile will allow developers to create applications that run on both the handheld and smartphone versions of thi

Smart Box Design Launches Word Watch Game for Palm OS 8/3/2005

Word Watch is a new word jumble game that pits the player against the clock in a race to unscramble words.

Gartner Says PDA Shipments Rise, but Appears Conflicted as to What a PDA Is 8/2/2005

Gartner has released numbers to combat the PDA sky-is-falling reports that continue to come out. Gartner is missing the full picture though,

HanDBase Relational Database Now Available for Series 60 8/2/2005

DDH Softwarehas released a version of its HanDBase relational database application for Series 60 smartphones.

PDA News - Treo update, Motorola Q photos, Windows revenue grows 7/27/2005

Update for Cingular Treo Photos of Motorola Q Windows Mobile revenue grows; still not profitable

PDA News - HTC Wizard, MiniSD WiFi, New Axim batteries 7/26/2005

Report: HTC Wizard to debut soon User tests Spectec MiniSD WiFi card Mugen prepping high-capacity slim battery for Axim X50 series

PDA News - PalmSource stock, Verizon Treo update, Smartphone as mouse 7/21/2005

PalmSource stock hits record low Verizon Treo update Turn Windows Smartphone into PC mouse

Palm Releases Small ROM Update for Verizon Treo 650 7/21/2005

Palm, Inc. has released a system software update that makes a couple of improvements to Verizon Wireless' version of the Treo 650.

Crazy Athletics 2 Review 7/19/2005

With the summer now in full swing, and reruns making sure that we spend every waking moment in a car towards another destination, BargainPDA

PDA News - WiMax testing, WiMax threatens monopolies, Satellite WiMax? 7/15/2005

WiMax now undergoing certification testing Editorial: WiMax threatens monopolies PanAmSat promises WiMax via satellite

DataViz Launches Palm OS Version of RoadSync 7/13/2005

DataViz has released a Palm OS version of RoadSync. This offers access to corporate Outlook e-mail, complete with attachments.

The Power Equation 7/12/2005

If a PDA dies in the forest, does anyone hear it? That is one of the questions that have been boggling the hearts of users everywhere of mob

Release of Clio NXT and Cathena Pushed Back 7/10/2005

Data Evolution has announced that the release date for a pair of Windows CE devices has been moved back several months.

LG Electronics Is the Latest Palm OS Licensee 7/7/2005

PalmSource has announced that its newest licensee is LG Electronics, and that this company will make smartphones that run the Palm OS.

TrafficEdge Displays Critical Traffic Information in Real-time 7/6/2005

TrafficEdge, which is available for many different types of cellular-wireless devices, gives users access to real-time traffic information.

Flashback - July at BargainPDA.com 7/1/2005

With little PDA related excitement coming into the holiday, we thought it might be fun to dust off the archives and bring you some of the ol

Dell Releases Small ROM Update for Axim X50 Series 6/30/2005

The latest ROM update for Dell's Axim X50 series makes only a couple of small changes.

Astraware Celebrates July 4th with Fireworks! Independence Day Edition & Rocket Mania 6/29/2005

To help celebrate the U.S. Independence Day, Astraware has created a special version of its free Fireworks! screensaver, plus it is offering

Securely Store Sensitive Information on a Pocket PC with Data Armor 6/29/2005

Data Armor lets users lock and protect important data, and helps protect them from identity and information thieves.

Samsung i730 Widely Available Sooner Than Expected (Updated) 6/29/2005

Verizon wireless is now offering the Samsung i730 to the general public, more than a week before it said this cellular-wireless Pocket PC wo

palmOne Launches Web Site to Help Educators Get Grants 6/28/2005

palmOne has just unveiled a new section on its web site dedicated to helping educators get funding grants to use handhelds in the classroom.

The PalmOS Effect Part 1: Simplicity and No Maturity 6/27/2005

This article is Part 1 of a two part series. In this article we discuss the benefit gained through the simple usability of the Palm OS, but

PDA News - ROM updates, Mossberg on Samsung, Microsoft domination? 6/27/2005

ROM updates for iPaq hx2000, Axim X30 WSJ's Mossberg looks at i730 Flashback: Microsoft market domination?

NoviiRemote Now Compatible with Top palmOne PDAs, Including LifeDrive Mobile Manager 6/23/2005

NoviiRemote Deluxe and NoviiRemote Classic software is now compatible with the latest palmOne handhelds.

HP Releases ROM Update for iPAQ hx2000 Series 6/23/2005

HP has posted on its web site a ROM update for all the models in its iPAQ hx2000 series. This fixes a large number of bugs, plus updates som

PalmOne Tungsten T5 Updater 1.1 Released 6/22/2005

PalmOne has posted Version 1.1 of the Tungsten T5 Updater. People have been waiting for this update for some time now and will be relieved i

palmOne Releases Major System Update for Tungsten T5 6/22/2005

palmOne has released an updated ROM for the Tungsten T5. This fixes a number of bugs, and improves the way this model handles memory.

Years Later the Palm Pilot is Still Strong 6/20/2005

PalmOne, soon to be Palm, abandoned the Palm Pilot brand name for their PDAs years ago. But just like Kleenex, the product came to be known

Dell Releases Updated ROM for Axim X30 Series 6/20/2005

Dell has posted on its web site an updated ROM for its Axim X30 series. Most of the changes made in this ROM are wireless-related.

PDA News - 10 GB Microdrive, No imate upgrades, Palm rumors 6/18/2005

Prototype 10 GB microdrive developed No OS upgrades for imate PPC phones Rumors: Zire 72 to be discontinued; No Treo this year?

Small System Patch Released for LifeDrive 6/17/2005

palmOne has posted on its web site a small patch that fixes intermittent connectivity problems the LifeDrive Mobile Manager has with a pair

Significant System Updates Released for Treo 650 6/17/2005

palmOne has released a software update for Sprint's version of the Treo 650, and another update for the version of this smartphone that isn'

Study Says Future Workers Will Have More Flexibility, More Hours at Work 6/17/2005

In the future, workers will have more flexibility to do their jobs from wherever they want, but, at the same time, jobs will increasingly en

Palm Releases Several Treo 650 Updates 6/16/2005

Palm has released updates for both the unlocked and Sprint PCS versions of the Treo 650. There are big changes on the Sprint PCS front; Blue

NewsMob Adds RSS and ATOM Tutorials 6/16/2005

NewsMob.com now has available a series of step-by-step tutorials for reading RSS or ATOM newsfeeds on a Palm or Pocket PC.

Samsung SGH-D55 Smartphone at CommunicAsia 6/15/2005

Samsung is set to dominate the Smartphone market. It seems they're the only manufacturer really pushing the limits with hardware design. Wel

Computex: Unication Linux PDA / SmartPhone (pics, specs) 6/13/2005

Unication was showing off a Linux OS PDA at Computex Taipei that had some very interesting features. Built-in VoIP phone capabilities (via

AlwaysOnGPS Makes GPS Systems More Accurate 6/10/2005

AlwaysOnGPS is a new Windows Mobile application that lets those who have a GPS system determine their location in places where GPS signals a

The Finalizer - PDA Powered BattleBot 6/9/2005

Getting tired of regular PDAs? How about this one that powers a $28,000 BattleBot called "The Finalizer." The tank-like bot, complete with l

Sharp Updates Its Clamshell Zaurus 6/9/2005

Last fall, Sharp introduced the Zaurus SL-C3000, which was one of the very first handhelds to have a built-in hard drive. Now, the company h

Microsoft Showing Off Pocket PC-Powered BattleBot 6/9/2005

At a conference, Microsoft is using a BattleBot to demonstrate that the .NET Compact Framework can communicate with and power machinery.

Seagate Shipping 8 GB Microdrive 6/8/2005

Seagate has announced an 8 GB 1-inch hard drive designed for use in mobile devices and CompactFlash cards.

Seattle Tops Chart of Most Un-Wired Cities 6/7/2005

Intel has just released their list of most Un-wired cities in America and Seattle has taken the top spot away from San Francisco, last year'

SharkCache Speeds Up the LifeDrive (Updated) 6/6/2005

SharkCache is a new application designed specifically to increase the speed at which the palmOne LifeDrive opens applications.

COMPUTEX: Tatung V620 (pics) 6/3/2005

The Tatung V620 was on display at the Microsoft Windows Mobile floor space at Computex this week. The device is a Windows CE 5.0 based pers

Windows Mobile 5.0 Upgrades for iPAQs Coming in Late Summer 6/2/2005

HP has said that iPAQ owners shouldn't expect to be able to upgrade their handhelds for another couple of months.

ATP Announces 4GB SD Card 6/2/2005

ATP will begin offering a 4GB SD card later this year.

Will the NicePalm Be the Next Mobile Manager? (Updated) 6/1/2005

Just a few weeks after launching its first mobile manager, there is already a hint that palmOne plans to release another model in this categ

Handy Entertainment Presents Psycho Path Ver. 2 5/31/2005

Psycho Path 2.0, a pedestrian-crushing Carmageddon parody, is now available for Palm OS 5 and Pocket PC.

ASUS Wins Award for Unannounced Pocket PC (Updated) 5/31/2005

ASUS has won a Best Choice of Computex award for the MyPal A636, a Pocket PC that it has not yet officially announced.

Creating eBooks Isn't So Hard After All 5/29/2005

I don't know about many people, but when I got my first PDA (back in August of 2000); I decided to run with the paperless lifestyle mantra.

The Latest on Palm OS for Linux 5/27/2005

PalmSource gave a few more details on its upcoming operating system for handhelds and smartphones at this week's developer conference.

Kinoma Demonstrates Industry-Standard Streaming Video for Palm OS 5/24/2005

Kinoma has demonstrated RTSP streaming playback to a Palm OS handheld and smartphone.

What does Windows Mobile 5 Mean for the PalmOS? 5/19/2005

Last week, I had a chance to take in the keynote by Bill Gates as he introduced Microsoft's next stage in mobile computing, Windows Mobile 5

Longtime Palm OS Software Developer Supports New Generation of palmOne Customers 5/18/2005

Chapura has announced that its popular productivity software is immediately compatible with the new LifeDrive mobile manager from palmOne.

HP Releases Significant ROM Update for iPAQ hx4700 5/17/2005

HP has posted on its web site a long-awaited major ROM update for its flagship Pocket PC.

PDA News - T5 deals, Win Mobile 5 upgrades, Windows customer satisfaction 5/16/2005

PalmOne offers $50 rebate, free WiFi card with purchase of T5 Windows Mobile 5 upgrade policies for Fujitsu, Garmin, PPC phones Handango:

Verizon Wireless Dropping Prices on Wireless Data Service (Updated) 5/16/2005

Verizon Wireless is lowering the amount it charges users of the data services on its wireless networks.

Dell to Push Wireless Cell Communications for Computer Devices, No SmartPhone Plans...Yet 5/13/2005

There is no mention of PDAs or SmartPhones in a recent interview a French newspaper had with Dell, but the quote that Dell makes saying "Yes

Next-Generation Clio Delayed a Month or So 5/12/2005

Data Evolution recently admitted that the Clio NXT -- the updated version of its cutting-edge device that skirts the line between handheld,

Survey Says Windows Mobile Customers Are Tops in Loyalty and Satisfaction 5/12/2005

Handango's Annual Customer Survey shows that users of Windows Mobile devices are tops in brand loyalty and device satisfaction.

How to Watch Bill Gates' Keynote Address Today 5/10/2005

Microsoft Chairman and Chief Software Architect will make a speech today in which he's expected formally introduce the new version of his co

palmOne Announces the New "Mobile Manager" Category of Handheld Devices 5/9/2005

It's little secret that palmOne has a new device cooking. As a prelude to any mobile manager hardware announcement, palmOne is making it cle

DataViz Documents To Go Now Available for Sony Ericsson P800, P900, and P910 5/9/2005

DataViz has just released a version of its very popular mobile Office suite, Documents To Go, for Sony Ericsson's line of cellular-wireless

palmOne Trying to Create New Category of Mobile-Computing Products 5/9/2005

palmOne has long been known as a maker of handhelds and smartphones. Now it also wants to be known as a maker of a new class of portable ele

BEIKS Introduces Woman Calendar, Ovulation Tracker for Natural Family Planning 5/7/2005

Woman Calendar aims to help women and families practicing Natural Family Planning by enabling them to accurately predict fertility and perio

Abidia Announces Third Generation Wireless eBay Access Solution 5/6/2005

Abidia Wireless 3.0 is the latest version of this application that gives real-time access to eBay accounts.

HP Posts iPAQ hw6500 Information in the U.K. 5/6/2005

HP's next line-up of cellular-wireless handhelds, the iPAQ hw6500 series, is now listed on two of the company's United Kingdom web sites.

Amazon Leaks Release Date for the LifeDrive 5/6/2005

A major online retailer has jumped the gun and posted a page on palmOne's next high-end handheld before it has been officially announced.

HP Preparing Significant ROM Update for iPAQ hx4700 5/5/2005

There is strong evidence that a major ROM update for the iPAQ hx4700 series will be available soon.

What Mac OS X Tiger Means for Handheld Users 5/5/2005

Apple recently released Mac OS X 10.4, which includes significant changes to iSync. This affects users of The Missing Sync, Mark/Space's syn

Express News Maps and More Information Suite Now Available For Sprint PCS Vision Handsets 5/2/2005

With Express, Sprint PCS users with a JAVA-compatible phone can access real-time news, sports, movie times, maps, local city information and

Treo 650 Coming to Verizon Wireless Later this Month 5/2/2005

According to rumor, the latest smartphone from palmOne will be available in just a week or so from the second largest wireless service provi

PDA News - Magneto release date, Palm on PocketPC, OS war? 4/29/2005

Reported unveiling date for next gen Windows StyleTap runs Palm OS apps on PocketPC Gartner predicts Windows/Symbian OS war

Run Palm OS Applications on a Pocket PC 4/28/2005

StyleTap has released a public beta of an application that allows software originally written for Palm OS handhelds to run on Windows Mobile

Spb Diary -- Today Screen Plug-In that Makes Using PIM Apps Easier 4/27/2005

Because the developers at Spb Software House believe that the standard Pocket PC tools for handling PIM data are underwhelming at best, they

Bill Gates Unveils Ultra Mobile 2007 Concept 4/27/2005

Microsoft's chairman has revealed a prototype for an ultra-portable PC that he hopes will be the next big thing in mobile computing.

More Evidence iPAQ hw6500 Coming to Cingular (Updated) 4/26/2005

Although it has been widely assumed that HP's upcoming cellular-wireless Pocket PC will be offered by Cingular, there's been no evidence of

PDA News - Axim rumors, X50 ROM update, Pocket Freecraft 4/25/2005

Report: Dell roadmap for 2005, early 2006 ROM update for Axim X50, X50v models Developer ports PocketPC version of Freecraft

Axim X50 ROM Series Update Released 4/21/2005

Dell has posted on its web site a ROM update for its Axim X50 series models. This fixes a number of bugs in this series of Pocket PCs.

HP Re-releases Audio Driver Update for iPAQ hx4700 Series 4/20/2005

A software update that fixes a couple of small bugs in the iPAQ hx4700 series has returned to the HP web site.

PDA News - No more SD cards, Patents tossed, Treo running Cobalt? 4/19/2005

Sprint ceases free SD card offer for new Treos Patent used in RIM suit invalidated; $495 million wasted? Supposed image of Cobalt OS on

palmOne Giving Away Dozens of Treo 650s (Updated) 4/19/2005

To celebrate selling over a million Treo smartphones, palmOne is going to give away dozens of its latest model, the Treo 650.

What's Better for Browsing? Palm OS or Windows Mobile PDAs 4/15/2005

When one buys a PDA with wireless capabilities or Cell phone, they expect it to be able to go on the Internet to visit regular, full sized w

palmOne's Next Handheld Will Not Be Called the LifeDrive (Updated) 4/14/2005

Until now, rumors of palmOne's next high-end handheld have always been called it the LifeDrive. Now, however, a source has revealed to Brigh

invivodata Is First to Deploy New Tungsten E2 Handheld from palmOne in Clinical Trials 4/13/2005

invivodata has plans to deploy between 5,000 and 7,000 Tungsten E2 handhelds for use in worldwide clinical trials during the next 90 days.

Pendragon Forms Enables Rapid Development of Data Collection Applications 4/12/2005

Pendragon Forms 5.0 combines powerful synchronization capabilities with an easy-to-use form designer.

PalmSource to Showcase Palm OS Applications at Upcoming Worldwide Mobile Summit & DevCon 2005 4/7/2005

PalmSource is now accepting nominations for the 2005 US Powered Up Awards that will be given at the PalmSource Mobile Summit & DevCon.

The Right to Get What You Paid For 4/5/2005

Do we really have a right to complain if a company short changes us when it comes to a product or services? Yes, we have the right to get wh

New Smartphone Will Run Five Operating Systems -- Including Cobalt 4/5/2005

Oswin Technology intends to release versions of its latest smartphone running not only the Palm OS and Pocket PC, but also Linux, MXI, and W

The Latest on the iPAQ hw6500 4/4/2005

Apparently someone at the FCC slipped up, because all the embargoed information on HP's upcoming cellular-wireless Pocket PC is now availabl

Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Chaos Theory for the N-Gage Platform Shipping Now 4/2/2005

Nokia today announced that it has started shipping one of its most anticipated N-Gage games, Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Chaos Theory.

What's a PDA? 4/1/2005

Recently we've been seeing headlines such as "Handheld market free fall continues", followed the next week by a headline "Smartphone sales c

Audio Driver Update Released for iPAQ hx4700 Series (Updated) 3/31/2005

HP has posted on its web site a software update that fixes a couple of small audio-related bugs in the iPAQ hx4700 series.

DataViz Licenses Microsoft Exchange Server ActiveSync Protocol to Integrate with RoadSync 3/31/2005

RoadSync will allow Palm OS, Series 60, and UIQ users to more easily take advantage of the mobile benefits of Exchange Server 2003.

ROM Update Now Available for iPAQ h6315 3/31/2005

HP has released a ROM update for the troubled iPAQ h6315 cellular-wireless Pocket PC.

PDA News - Windows Mobile 2005 preview, Fast charging batteries, Fake Palm images 3/30/2005

Screenshots, feature previews of Windows Mobile 2005 Toshiba touts fast charging batteriesForged images of Zire 73, Tungsten E2

Speculation on the palmOne LifeDrive PDA (Tungsten T7) 3/30/2005

We know new palmOne devices are coming, they confirmed at least two in April and May on their last financial conference call. Since that cal

Socket Launches Next Generation KwikBlue Modules with Bluetooth 2.0 Wireless Technology 3/30/2005

Socket KwikBlue Modules were created for companies wanting to add short-range Bluetooth wireless connectivity to their products.

Is This palmOne's Next High-End Handheld? (Updated) 3/29/2005

A picture of what is supposedly an upcoming handheld from palmOne has appeared on the Web.

Toshiba Announces Battery with Extremely Fast Recharging 3/29/2005

Toshiba has announced a lithium-ion battery that can be recharged to 80 percent of its capacity in just one minute.

Run Many GPS Applications Using One GPS 3/29/2005

Franson GpsGate lets Pocket PC users run many GPS applications using a single GPS receiver.

Minor Update Released for Microsoft Reader 3/29/2005

Microsoft Reader for Pocket PC 2.4 is a bug fix release primarily intended for users of handhelds running Windows Mobile 2003 and higher.

Leonard Maltin's 2005 Movie Guide for Handhelds and Smartphones Update Now Available 3/28/2005

LandWare's movie guide for Palm OS and Windows Mobile handhelds and smartphones adds Million Dollar Baby, The Motorcycle Diaries, The Incred

Why the Playstation Portable Isn't Going to Replace Your Handheld 3/25/2005

The Playstation Portable is a very impressive device with plenty of features any Palm OS or Pocket PC user would envy. But Brighthand's Ed

PDA News - False Palm rumors, Windows Mobile 2005 leaked, iPaq 6300 terminated? 3/22/2005

False image of new PalmOne model Beta copy of Windows Mobile 2005 leaked Reports: T-Mobile discontinues sales of iPaq h6300 Firmware upda

Sprint and palmOne Releases Treo 650 Update 3/22/2005

In my review of the Treo 650 for Sprint, I mentioned several nits that weren't deal breakers, but things that were annoying that could also

Pocket Watch Software Releases New ActivePrint SDK Basic for Free 3/22/2005

Pocket Watch Software has released a new ActivePrint SDK -- Basic Edition to give mobile developers the ability to integrate the ActivePrint

Studycard Studio 2.4 Adds Palm OS Companion Application 3/22/2005

Studycard Studio 2.4, a multimedia flashcard application for the Mac OS, now offers a companion study application for the Palm OS platform.

Possible Next Generation N-Gage Specifications Leaked 3/21/2005

A gaming web site claims it has been leaked many of the details on the next version of Nokia's gaming-oriented smartphone.

PDAs and Smartphones at CTIA Spring 2005 3/18/2005

While it's mainly a wireless show, there was plenty of news regarding PDAs and Smartphones. The biggest news was of course the three new Pal

Round-Up of Recent palmOne Rumors (Updated) 3/18/2005

Quite a few descriptions of what are supposedly new palmOne handhelds have been making the rounds recently. Some of these rumors are believa

Release Date Slips for HTC Universal Clamshell Pocket PC Phone 3/18/2005

T-Mobile Germany moving back when its version of the HTC Universal will be released is a strong indication that all versions of this dev

WinMobile Download Accelerator Speeds Up File Downloads 3/17/2005

WinMobile Download Accelerator is an optimized download manager for Pocket PCs.

Information on CommWarrior Malware 3/15/2005

Details on the CommWarrior worm, and what owners of smartphones running Series 60 can do to protect their devises from it.

America Online and Yahoo! Chat Services Coming to the BlackBerry Platform 3/14/2005

Both America Online and Yahoo! have announced that their instant messaging clients will soon be available to users of BlackBerry wireless ha

GSPDA Launches Xplore Palm OS Smartphones in N. America (Updated) 3/14/2005

Group Sense PDA says it has released three Palm OS smartphones in North America. Two of these have been available in other parts of the worl

Enjoy Great Music on Your Smartphone: Mini Lyrics Magic 3/12/2005

Mini Lyrics Magic is the first software used by smartphones to play MP3 and show lyrics simultaneously.

Possible Photos of the Next Generation Treo 670--Running Windows 3/11/2005

Early today, a user on TreoCentral posted what appear to be photos and some initial details about a new Treo model, called the 670, which ru

Pretec Debuts Yet Another Memory Card Format 3/10/2005

C-Flash cards will be very small, and the format appears to have been created as a rival to SanDisk's TransFlash format.

ITM to Offer Its First Palm OS Smartphone (Updated) 3/10/2005

ITM Technology AG today announced it plans to offer its first Palm OS device, the hagenuk SmartPhone S 200.

Payload Offers the Ride of a Lifetime on the N-Gage Platform 3/9/2005

Payload is a futuristic action game that offers a mix of strategy, combat, and traditional racing.

Handheld Users 'Trading Places' with Latest Release of Earthcomber 3/9/2005

The new version of Earthcomber, a free Palm OS mapping application, lets users mark their favorite places on maps, either on their handheld

Satellite Radio May Be Coming to Handhelds, Smartphones 3/9/2005

Calypso Wireless has developed a new patent-pending technology that will allow users of handhelds and mobile phones to listen to broadcasts

Atomic Cannon v2.0 Released 3/8/2005

Atomic Cannon is a turn based artillery combat game for the Pocket PC. The new version offers 35 new weapons, as well as many other improvem

Updated MiTAC Pocket PC with GPS Receiver Released 3/8/2005

The Mio168RS is one of the few Pocket PCs to include a built-in GPS receiver. Unlike its predecessor, this latest device from MiTAC runs Win

Satellite Radio May be Coming to PDAs 3/4/2005

Satellite radio seems poised to overtake traditional terrestrial radio in the coming years. XM and Sirius have made their way into our cars,

Notify Technology Launches New Hosted Wireless Synchronization Service Targeting Small to Medium Businesses 3/2/2005

The NotifyLink Hosted Service provides secure, real time wireless synchronization of email and PIM information for mobile Novell GroupWise a

Hitachi to Make Hard Drive Integration in Consumer Electronics Easier 3/1/2005

If Hitachi has their way, consumer electronics like PDAs will offer small integrated hard disk drives for storage. Hitachi will be opening f

Visto Files Patent Infringement Lawsuit Against Smartner 3/1/2005

Visto Corporation has filed a complaint alleging patent infringements against Smartner Information Systems. The complaint seeks a permanent

Proof That There's No Such Thing as Bad Press 3/1/2005

News of Paris Hilton's Sidekick II being hacked has caused sales of this device to shoot up.

Tapwave Releases Beta of Updated Zodiac Wi-Fi Drivers 3/1/2005

Today, it released a public beta on an updated version of its software driver that allows its gaming-oriented handhelds to use Wi-Fi SD card

PDATopSoft.com Launches PDA Game Software Resource - PDAGameSoft.com 2/28/2005

PDATopSoft.com has opened a software store that will offer games for devices running Palm OS, Pocket PC, Windows Mobile Smartphone, BlackBer

Piel Frama Leather T5 Case Review 2/24/2005

As many of you may know, I have upgraded my Tungsten E to a Tungsten T5. Of course, with that upgrade have come some additions to my accesso

The New Handheld Killer App Found at Last 2/24/2005

Brighthand's Ed Hardy says that the feature that will push handheld sales back into high gear has finally come along.

Paris Hilton's Sidekick II Hacked (Updated) 2/22/2005

Paris Hilton has had her account with T-Mobile broken into by hackers.

SanDisk Announces SD Card That's Also a USB Flash Drive 2/22/2005

SanDisk has officially announced the Ultra II SD Plus, an innovative SD flash memory card with built-in USB connectivity.

New Clie May Be Coming to Japan (Updated) 2/21/2005

There's a rumor making the rounds in Japan that a new Clie will debut there this spring.

palmOne Releases ROM Update for Verizon Treo 600 2/21/2005

palmOne has released a ROM update for the version of the Treo 600 being offered by Verizon wireless.

Non-U.S. iPAQ h6300 Series Models Get ROM Update 2/18/2005

HP has released a ROM update for two iPAQ h6300 series models. However, this doesn't include the version being offered by T-Mobile in the U.

HP iPAQ hw6500 Mobile Messenger Gets FCC Approval - April Release Date 2/17/2005

HP's iPAQ hw6500 Mobile Messenger has gained FCC approval to be sold in the US. While approval doesn't always mean a US release, HP has ever

Pocket Watch Software Releases ActivePrint 3.2 2/17/2005

The latest version of ActivePrint includes many new features requested by customers.

iPAQ hw6500 Coming in April (Updated) 2/17/2005

As promised, HP is showing off its next cellular-wireless Pocket PC at the 3GSM World Congress. It has also revealed some new details on thi

Yahoo! Announces Feature To Send Driving Directions To Mobile Phones 2/16/2005

Starting today consumers can go to Yahoo! Maps and click the "Send to Phone" link on the driving directions page to send the full, step-by-s

The Great Astraware Gaming Roundup 2/15/2005

If you are into gaming on your PalmOS or Windows Mobile PDA, then you are probably quite familiar with Astraware. Astraware is quite famous

UPDATE - Nintendo DS to Include the Palm OS? 2/15/2005

A rumor has started circulating that Nintendo has licensed the Palm Operating System from PalmSource. The speculation includes plans to add

PacketVideo Media Player Now Available on Palm OS Platform 2/15/2005

PacketVideo has announced that it will provide its media player for use in Palm Powered phones and other mobile devices.

Spb Software House Releases Its Advanced and Skinnable Weather Application - Spb Weather 2/15/2005

Spb Weather is a weather forecasting Today plug-in. Users can customize weather views, skins, and the weather forecast data source.

PDA News - Better batteries, Intel's 3D shooter, i-mate meets Skype 2/14/2005

Altair Nanotech claims battery breakthrough Intel ports 3D shooter Cube to Axim X50v i-mate to bundle Skype VOIP software nVidia tries mo

SplashData Introduces Palm OS Photo Blogging Software 2/14/2005

SplashBlog allows users to not only capture pictures with their smartphone or handheld, but also instantly publish these to a photo blog for

New Evidence palmOne May License Windows Mobile (Updated) 2/14/2005

A comment made today at the 3GSM World Congress added fuel to the speculation that palmOne is going to use Windows Mobile for some future mo

The ULTIMATE PDA for your Valentine! 2/12/2005

It's just two more days until Valentine's day... ...shoppers are scrambling to find the right gift for that special PDA lover in your life.

Macromedia Flash To Be Integrated into Series 60 2/11/2005

Nokia and Macromedia have just announced a licensing agreement that will integrate Macromedia Flash technology into the Series 60 smartphone

More Information on Upcoming iPAQ Mobile Messenger Models 2/11/2005

Some additional information has leaked out about the iPAQ hw6500. Also, there's the first word on the second model in this series.

PDA News - More new iPaqs, Treo updates, iPaq 6500 release date 2/10/2005

iPaq 6320 & 6700 PocketPC communicators Software updates for Treo 650 Bluetooth, Sprint roaming Reported dates for iPaq 6500

Brand New Dad Provides Mobile Service For New And Expectant Fathers On The Go 2/9/2005

Sprint Cancels Samsung i550 Palm OS Smartphone (Updated) 2/7/2005

Reportedly, Palm OS smartphone developed for Sprint has been canceled and will never be released.

Serial Cables for Tungsten T5 / Treo 650 in Volume Production at PN Technologies 2/7/2005

PN Technologies' latest cables work with just about any type of serial device that one would wish to connect to a Tungsten T5 or Treo 650.

PhatNotes Upgraded to Support Windows Mobile 2003 for Smartphones 2/7/2005

The latest version of PhatNotes Smartphone Edition now supports Windows Mobile 2003-based Smartphone devices and new networks, such as Cingu

PDA News - iPaq 6500 pics & specs, PalmSource acquires China, Samsung release dates? 2/4/2005

Detailed iPaq hw6500 pics and specs PalmSource completes acquisiton of China MobileSoft Report: March release date on Verizon for Samsung

palmOne Tries to Alienate More People, Raises Price $100 on the GSM Treo 650 2/4/2005

Over the past few hours palmOne compounded the damage already done (releasing the Treo 650 with a poor memory configuration, weak and neuter

Handango Expands European Operations with Fully Localized Support 2/3/2005

Handango, has launched Handango UK, Handango France, and Handango Germany. These sites feature content and products optimized for each count

The First Pictures of the iPAQ Mobile Messenger (Updated) 2/3/2005

Several pictures are now available of the iPAQ Mobile Messenger, HP's upcoming cellular-wireless Pocket PC.

Dial-Up Networking Patched on Cingular Treo 650 1/31/2005

Cingular hasn't even officially announced the Treo 650, but a developer has already released a patch that allows this device to use dial-up

Pocket Watch Software Releases New ActivePrint SDK 1/29/2005

A new ActivePrint SDK gives developers the ability to integrate the ActivePrint printing solution into their applications.

PhatWare Announces Upgrades to PhatPad - Award-Winning Notes Organizing Software 1/29/2005

PhatPad 2.1 offers several new features including animation mode, vertical and horizontal auto scrolling, and improved overall functionalit

PDA News - Samsung smartphone, Axim ROM update, Treo release? 1/28/2005

Photos of Samsung SGH-i530 Palm OS smartphone ROM update for Dell Axim X50, X50v Reports: Cingular Treo 650 delayed; Meanwhile, Treos ship

Dell Releases ROM Updates for Axim X50 Series 1/28/2005

Dell has posted on its web site a pair of ROM updates that make a number of improvements to its Axim X50 series of Pocket PCs.

More Speculation on the palmOne Tungsten E2 1/27/2005

We brought you news of the Tungsten E2 a few weeks back, along with rumors of palmOne refreshing their low-end product line. Well, Vaja Case

Handheld Chess Program Defeats Grandmaster 1/27/2005

Earlier this week, Palm HIARCS 9.5 won a four-game friendly match against Grandmaster Jan Gustafsson of Germany, the first time a Palm chess

palmOne Launches Free Online Basic Training for Educators and Students 1/27/2005

Administrators, teachers, and students interested in learning how to use their palmOne handheld computers have a new resource at their dispo

AlphaSmart Merging with Another Education-Related Company 1/26/2005

AlphaSmart has reached a definitive agreement to merge with Renaissance Learning. AlphaSmart is best known as the maker of the Dana line of

Beiks Updates LexSpell Spelling Checker for Palm OS PDAs 1/26/2005

In the new version of LexSpell, configuration options are enhanced to give much better control over the spell-checking process and the gener

Treo 650 for Cingular May Be Delayed (Updated) 1/26/2005

Over the past several weeks, evidence has been building that Cingular will begin offering the Treo 650 tomorrow. However, an unconfirmed rep

New Memory Card Format Compatible with SD, MMC Hardware 1/26/2005

A consortium of Taiwanese companies has proposed a new memory card format. M¼-Cards will be able to fit in slots designed for SD and

Date Set for PalmSource Developer Conference 1/21/2005

PalmSource has announced when and where its next developer conference will be.

WD Enters Miniature Hard Drive Market 1/20/2005

Western Digital announced that it will enter the market for miniature hard drives with a family of 1-inch microdrives.

palmOne Announces Change in Global Operations Leadership 1/18/2005

palmOne, Inc. today announced that its senior vice president and head of the company's Global Operations is leaving the company.

Garmin Announces Palm OS Handheld Aimed at Pilots 1/18/2005

Garmin has taken the wraps off the iQue 3600a, a bundle of products designed to help pilots navigate.

PDAs Busted at This Year's CES 1/13/2005

PDAs were virtually nowhere to be found this year at the CES. The focus instead was fully on portable media and media center. Windows Mobile

Upcoming Watch-Size PC will Have Internet Access 1/13/2005

Scientists in gadget-crazy South Korea say they are close to finishing work on a PC small enough to wear on a wrist.

Latest on the Samsung i730 1/13/2005

Although quite a few details have been revealed on Samsung's upcoming cellular-wireless Pocket PC, some important details remain a mystery.

Tapwave Turns Down Gameboy Emulator 1/13/2005

Tapwave has refused to "sign" Crimson Fire's Gameboy emulator. Without this digital seal of approval, the Zodiac-specific version of Firesto

Amoi Preparing Innovative Cellular-Wireless Pocket PC 1/13/2005

China-based Amoi has been demonstrating what may be the first Pocket PC to use SanDisk's TransFlash memory cards. This device also will have

ASUS P505 May Come to the U.S. (Updated) 1/11/2005

ASUS's upcoming cellular-wireless Pocket PC will be available in the United States if there is sufficient demand for it.

Rumor - HP Planning Updated iPAQs 1/8/2005

HP's booths were active at the CES this year. Not just active with tons of products, but with buzz about their iPAQ line that has been disap

SanDisk Demoing SD Card That's Also a USB Flash Drive 1/7/2005

SanDisk is demonstrating at this week's CES tradeshow a prototype of an SD card that can also be be used with the USB port on a desktop or l

palmOne Update - Tungsten E2, New Treo, New Zires, More... 1/6/2005

PalmOne has been pretty active lately with releasing the Treo 650 and Tungsten T5 models. This holiday season has even seen their market sha

Cingular Demoing Treo 650 at CES 1/6/2005

There are strong signs that Sprint's monopoly on the Treo 650 is about to come to an end.

Sniderware's New Blackjack for Palm OS Boasts Smooth Animation, Stunning Graphics and Support for the Latest Models 1/6/2005

Eric Snider's Blackjack features a simple to use interface, smooth animations, and graphics that support the latest Palm OS models with high

MSN Direct Service Will Soon Be Available in More than Just Smartwatches 1/6/2005

Microsoft SPOT Group today announced a pair of new licensees. Oregon Scientific and MZ Berger are developing innovative devices with MSN Dir

Patent Awarded for Personal Area Network (PAN) System 1/5/2005

Technology Enabled Clothing (TEC) has been granted a patent for its Personal Area Network (PAN) system, which allows users to wire third-par

Fossil's Palm OS Wrist Watch Now Available 1/5/2005

After a very long delay, the Wrist PDA has finally hit the market. Despite its diminutive size, this runs a full version of the Palm OS.

Companies Donating to Disaster Relief 1/5/2005

Several handheld-related companies are making donations to help the victims of the earthquake and tsunami in the Indian Ocean.

What Will Bill Unveil at the 2005 CES? 1/3/2005

The CES is the main mobile tech event, in the US anyway, every year. Bill Gates kicks off this year's event with the keynote where he's publ

Gameboy Advance Emulation Comes to the Palm OS 1/3/2005

Crimson Fire has released the Gameboy Advance (GBA) portion of its Firestorm emulator for the Palm OS.