Mobile 2004 SmartPhone Articles

LandWare Releases Leonard Maltin Movie Guide for Windows Mobile-based Smartphones 12/29/2004

The Leonard Maltin Movie Guide lets smartphone users keep track of the films they watch, rent, and own wherever they are.

Opera for Windows Mobile Smartphones Technical Preview Released 12/22/2004

Opera Software has released a preview version of the Opera browser for Windows Mobile smartphones.

Apple Talks About Mobile Phone Plans 12/21/2004

Apple and Motorola could soon unveil a mobile phone with iTunes support as early as next month.

SplashData Announces Free Updates of SplashID and SplashPhoto for Mobile Devices 12/15/2004

SplashDatahas released free updates for SplashID and SplashPhoto. These were designed to leverage the technical capabilities of the latest P

T-Mobile Is Two Years Away from 3G 12/10/2004

T-Mobile USA says that it won't have enough wireless spectrum to offer 3G service until 2007.

Apple Working on a Mobile Phone? 12/9/2004

A new unconfirmed report has been published that indicates that Apple is working on a mobile phone.

PalmSource Bringing the Palm OS to the Full Range of Mobile Phones 12/8/2004

By acquiring a leading Chinese mobile phone software company, PalmSource will be able to bring the Palm platform to all categories of mobile

neohand releases Weather Center for Windows Mobile/Pocket PC Handhelds 12/7/2004

Weather Center has been designed to take the frustration and wait out of accessing weather forecasts on a Pocket PC.

Bachmann Software Partners with Panasonic on Wireless Mobile Printing 12/3/2004

Bachmann Software has announced an agreement that allows Windows Mobile and Palm OS handhelds running its PrintBoy software to print to Pana

palmOne May Be Making a Windows Mobile Smartphone for Dell 11/29/2004

According to rumor, palmOne is going to develop a Windows Mobile version of the Treo that will be sold by Dell.

Coming Soon: Leonard Maltin Movie Guide for Windows Mobile-based Smartphones 11/29/2004

LandWare has announced that it is readying a Windows Mobile Smartphone edition of its award winning Leonard Maltin 2005 Movie Guide.

JAMDAT Mobile to Release Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events for Mobile Phones 11/23/2004

JAMDAT Mobile is going to release a game based on the popular childer's book series on multiple U.S. wireless carriers.

World's Smallest Windows Mobile Smartphone Disappearing from the U.S. (Updated) 11/22/2004

The Audiovox SMT5600 appears to have been a casualty of AT&T Wireless' merger with Cingular.

T-Mobile Now Offering Motorola A630 11/21/2004

A cellular-wireless handheld now available from T-Mobile appears to offer a good balance between voice and data communications.

Mobile Application Developers Embrace Handango e-Commerce Solution 11/17/2004

Handango today announced a slew of new licensees for its mobile e-commerce solution, the Handango Commerce Engine.

Palm OS PDA Shipments Crash - Windows Mobile (CE) Now #1 11/12/2004

In a massive popularity shift, of the 2.8 million PDAs that were shipped globally last quarter, Windows Mobile took a 48.1% market share whi

FCC Approves Windows Mobile Smartphone for Verizon 11/11/2004

The FCC has given Samsung permission to release in the United States a new series of smartphones.

Microsoft Gives Another Glimpse of Its Future Plans for Windows Mobile 11/4/2004

A Microsoft executive has given an overview of some of the features that will be added to a future version of Windows Mobile.

Yahoo! Search Goes Mobile to Help Consumers Find Information Whenever and Wherever They Want 11/3/2004

Yahoo! has introduced a new suite of search services for mobile users.

T-Mobile Sidekick 2 Review / Danger Hiptop 2 Review 11/2/2004

The T-Mobile Sidekick 2, also sold as the Danger Hiptop 2, is a fun-loving converged device. This device is definitely targeted at consumer

palmOne Moving to Windows Mobile? 11/2/2004

Such a statement would normally be considered blasphemy, but investment bank Needham and Company is reporting in a PalmSource investment ove

Is palmOne Developing a Windows Mobile Version of the Treo? 11/2/2004

According to a stock analyst, palmOne is developing a member of its Treo line that will run Windows Mobile for Smartphones.

Gabrielor Shows Off New Concept in Mobile Keyboards 10/27/2004

The Gabrielor Rounded Keypad a new idea for a portable keyboard in which the keys are arranged in a circle.

Intellisync Extends Enterprise Mobility Platform Leadership With Launch of Mobile Suite 6 Software 10/25/2004

Enhancements in Intellisync Mobile Suite 6 include support for more mobile devices, expanded compatibility with corporate applications and g

PDA News - Windows Mobile 2005, Industrial PocketPC, Treo 650 sighting 10/24/2004

New details about Windows Mobile 2005 Industrial PocketPC by HHP Treo 650 again sighted on PalmOne website New games from Ballshooter, As

LexisNexis Enables Research for the 'Mobile Lawyer' With Expanded Applications for BlackBerry 10/23/2004

LexisNexis U.S. today announced the availability of LexisNexis content through the BlackBerry wireless platform.

More Windows Mobile 2005 Details Emerge 10/22/2004

A few more details have slipped out about the next version of Microsoft's operating system for Pocket PCs. This will include a revamp of the

TI Bringing TV to a Mobile Device Near You 10/22/2004

Texas Instruments is working on a digital TV receiver on a single chip for phones and other mobile devices.

Tapwave and Mobile Digital Media Team Up to Bring Madden NFL 2005 to Zodiac Football Fans 10/22/2004

Tapwave and Mobile Digital Media (MDM) have announced that MDM's officially licensed Palm OS version of Madden NFL 2005 will be made availab

Madden NFL 2005 Scores a Touchdown on Palm OS and Windows Mobile-based Devices 10/21/2004

MDM has announced a publishing agreement with Electronic Arts that will bring later Madden NFL 2005 later this month to Palm OS and Microsof

AcroDesign Technologies Adds Word Game to Mobile Dictionary 10/21/2004

AcroDesign Technologies released Webster's New World Mobile Dictionary bundled with the classic Word Search word game.

StylusCentral.com Launches New Line of Cases for RIM BlackBerry Mobile Communication Devices 10/20/2004

StylusCentral, the leading online e-tailer of accessories for mobile devices, has launched a line of cases for Research in Motion's line of

Sonify.org to Focus on Mobile Device Audio 10/18/2004

Sonify.org has officially relaunched their Web site with a new emphasis on audio for mobile devices, phones and PDAs.

World's Smallest Windows Mobile Smartphone Debuts on AT&T 10/12/2004

The Audiovox SMT5600, a smartphone that created quite a stir when it was released in Europe because of its very small size, is now available

MDM Announces a Breakthrough Mobile Directions and Mapping Solution for Mobile Devices 10/11/2004

Directions on-the-go, a new application from MDM, offers complete on-device navigation, without the need of a PC connection or wireless carr

ACCESS Announces Mobile Professional Version of NetFront Internet Browser for Nokia Series 60 Smartphone Platform 10/7/2004

Sony Ericsson and iAnywhere Collaborate to Provide P910 Smartphone Users with AvantGo Mobile Content 10/6/2004

iAnywhere Solutions today announced that it is working with Sony Ericsson to provide AvantGo mobile content to users of the new Symbian-base

Handango and Openbit Form Strategic Partnership to Drive Mobile Application Revenues 10/5/2004

Today, Handango and Openbit, a leader in embedded digital rights management (DRM) and m-commerce, announced a far-reaching strategic partner

BlackBerry 7100t Now Available from T-Mobile 10/1/2004

Last month, RIM officially announced its first smartphone. However, the device wasn't available at that time. The BlackBerry 7100t can now b

Handango Launches Program to Nurture Emerging Mobile Software Developers 9/29/2004

Handango has launched a program is to identify and promote promising small or new developers.

fun communications Launches funSMS 5 PDA for Palm Powered Mobile Devices 9/28/2004

fun communications today announced the new text messages manager for Palm Powered handhelds and smartphones: funSMS 5 PDA.

Opera Mobile Reaches One Million Downloads 9/22/2004

Opera Software has announced its one millionth download of Opera Mobile from its corporate Web site

Sprint Launches First Windows Mobile Smartphone 9/22/2004

For the first time, Sprint is offering a smartphone that runs Microsoft's Windows Mobile 2003 operating system. The SP-i600 is a slight vari

Sidekick II Now Available from T-Mobile 9/21/2004

T-Mobile is now offering the Sidekick II, the latest version of Danger Inc.'s cellular-wireless handheld. T-Mobile is the first carrier to o

Samsung Introduces 667 MHz Mobile Processor 9/21/2004

Samsung Electronics has announced a 667 MHz mobile processor. This makes it the fastest chip available for future handhelds and smartphones.

Handango Releases Mobile Download Stats for August 2004 9/20/2004

Handango has released the August 2004 edition of the Handango Yardstick, a monthly compendium of statistics on the mobile downloads economy.

PDA News - Toshiba e830, T-Mobile PPC Phone, Verizon PPC phone delayed? 9/15/2004

Toshiba e830 not being released in U.S. T-Mobile Europe to carry HTC Magician Report: Verizon PocketPC phone possibly delayed Win a trip

ogo Mobile Communicator Expected Soon 9/15/2004

AT&T Wireless is expected to announce the ogo in the near future. This is a clamshell-shaped device that will allow the user to do instant m

PDA News - Verizon Bluetooth update, Mobile Opera, New Pocket PC Phone 9/3/2004

v710 Bluetooth status update Opera ports to MS Smartphone New HTC lightweight Pocket PC Phone Toshiba e830 sighting

Opera Browser Coming to Windows Mobile Smartphones 8/31/2004

Opera Software today announced that a version of its web browser will soon become available for smartphones running Microsoft's Windows Mobi

Windows Mobile SE Petition Passes 10,000 Signatures 8/31/2004

The number of people who have signed a petition urging HP to Mobile 2003 Second Edition upgrades for current iPAQ models has reached 10,000.

SoftMaker Releases Windows Mobile SE Updates for TextMaker, PlanMaker 8/14/2004

SoftMaker has released updates for two of its popular Pocket PC applications, making them fully compatible with Windows Mobile 2003 Second E

RepliGo PDF Mobilizer Converts PDFs for a Variety of Mobile Platforms 8/11/2004

Cerience has released RepliGo PDF Mobilizer, a desktop PDF conversion application for enterprise customers.

T-Mobile Announces Danger Sidekick II 8/4/2004

T-Mobile has annoucned the Danger Sidekick II, along with a party to kick off the device. Both are clearly geared toward the younger crowd,

iPAQ Users Start Windows Mobile SE Petitions 7/27/2004

People who are unhappy about HP's decision to forgo all Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition upgrades have found several ways to express their

Windows Mobile 2003 SE Updates Released for Toshiba e800, e400 Users in U.S. 7/24/2004

Toshiba has now released U.S. versions of the upgrade to Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition for both of its most recent Pocket PCs.

Microsoft Mobile Group Reports Increased Revenues 7/23/2004

Revenues increased for the segment of Microsoft responsible for its handheld and smartphone operating systems during its most recent financi

No Windows Mobile SE Upgrades? No Big Deal 7/22/2004

Thanks to several third-party products, the lack of upgrades for current iPAQ and Axim models isn't such a big deal.

Windows Mobile 2003 Upgrade Released for Samsung i700 7/21/2004

A Window Mobile 2003 upgrade has finally been released for the Verizon Wireless version of Samsung's SCH-i700 cellular-wireless Pocket PC.

First Glimpse of the T-Mobile MDA IV 7/21/2004

What is supposedly a description of the MDA IV has emerged. This handheld may be the first cellular-wireless Pocket PC with a VGA screen.

Verizon Offering Windows Mobile 2003 Upgrade for i600 7/20/2004

A free upgrade to Windows Mobile 2003 for Smartphones is now available for the Samsung SCH-i600.

Bachmann Mobile Backup Brings Networking Into the Equation 7/17/2004

Bachmann Software has released Mobile Backup, a Palm OS application that allows handheld users to backup their critical data on either a net

Microsoft Reader Gets Windows Mobile SE Support 7/14/2004

Microsoft has released a new version of its ebook reader for Pocket PCs. The most significant change is it adds support for the latest versi

No Windows Mobile SE Upgrades for Older iPAQs or Axims 7/14/2004

In a pair of announcements that will surely disappoint many, both HP and Dell have made it clear that they will not release Windows Mobile 2

Upgrade a MPx200 to Windows Mobile 2003 (Updated) 7/9/2004

When Motorola and AT&T introduced the MPx200 last year, it ran Microsoft's Smartphone 2002. Now an unofficial upgrade to the latest version

Spb Software House Adds Windows Mobile SE Support to Seven Apps 7/7/2004

Spb Software House has released updates for all of its top products. These bring support for the latest version of Windows Mobile for Pocket

Windows Mobile 2005 Smartphones Not Expected for Over a Year 7/6/2004

Those waiting for the first smartphones running Windows Mobile 2005 will have a long wait, according to an unconfirmed report.

Three More Technologies That Could Profoundly Change Mobile Devices 7/6/2004

Scientists and engineers are working on a number of products that could have a significant impact on future handhelds and smartphones.

T-Mobile Germany Announces MDA III Pocket PC Phone 6/28/2004

A new cellular-wireless handheld that includes a keyboard and Wi-Fi has been announced by T-Mobile Germany. A version of this device is also

Aussies Go for Mobile Devices in a Big Way 6/21/2004

Shipments of handhelds and smartphones increased dramatically in Australia during the first quarter of this year.

PDA News - New T-Mobile MDA III, Doubling battery life, Symbian buy moves ahead 6/11/2004

Rumor: New T-Mobile MDA III revealed New technology intended to double battery capacity Nokia closer to Symbian grab 128 MB upgrade for A

Pocket MSN Arrives on Windows Mobile 2003 Devices 6/9/2004

The Pocket MSN Trial Program is now available, offering popular MSN and Hotmail features for Windows Mobile 2003 Pocket PCs and Smartphones.

Asus P505 Windows Mobile Smartphone Wins "Best Of" at Computex Taipei 2004 6/7/2004

Computex is one of the largest IT trade shows in the world. This year they had over 1,300 exhibitors, up 16% from last year. They've just ha

PDA News - Mobile 802.11g, iPaq updates, Berners-Lee says 'no' to mobile TLD 5/27/2004

Agere produces faster, lower-power handheld WiFi iPaq 5450, 5550 WLAN update Berners-Lee says 'no' to mobile TLD

Web Founder Against Mobile-Only Domain 5/27/2004

Tim Berners-Lee, the inventor of the technology behind the World Wide Web, is opposed to a plan to create a Top Level Domain for web sites t

Toshiba e800 and e805 Get Bluetooth and Windows Mobile 2003 SE Updates 5/26/2004

Toshiba has released the new e800 BT in many European countries which includes Bluetooth and Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition (in most cas

Windows Mobile 2003 SE Update Now Available for Toshiba e800 5/26/2004

Toshiba Europe has posted on its web site a Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition update for its e800/e805.

Toshiba e800 to Gain Bluetooth and Windows Mobile 2003 5/20/2004

Toshiba France has announced plans to refresh the current e800 with Bluetooth and Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition. They have also promise

GoodLink for Microsoft Windows Mobile Phone Edition Released 5/18/2004

Good Technology has officially released GoodLink for Microsoft Windows Mobile 2003 Phone Edition.

Dell Introduces the First Windows Mobile SE Pocket PCs 5/18/2004

Dell today introduced three new Axim Pocket PCs with the latest Intel Xscale processors and Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition. Two of thes

Brighthand Reviews Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition 5/18/2004

The first Pocket PC with Windows Mobile 2003 is out, and Brighthand's Ed Hardy brings us his impressions of the new version of Microsoft's h

New Windows Mobile SE Handhelds Expected Soon 5/11/2004

The next generation of Pocket PCs is about to hit the market. Many of these will take advantage of Windows Mobile's new capabilities, includ

Dell Axims Getting Windows Mobile SE Updates 5/6/2004

A moderator on Dell's official forums has announced that the company will release Windows Mobile SE updates for some existing Axim models.

Microsoft Adding New Gaming Capabilities to Windows Mobile 5/1/2004

Microsoft is going to build Direct 3D Mobile into the next version of Windows Mobile to encourage game developers to create titles for Windo

Microsoft Reorganizes Mobile Devices Division 5/1/2004

Microsoft has combined its division that creates Windows Mobile with the one that creates Windows CE.

AnexTEK Launches SP230 Windows Mobile Smartphone 4/26/2004

AnexTEK, a subsidiary of Wistron, has launched a self-branded Windows Mobile 2003 Smartphone called the SP230. The unit will be released in

Intellisync Updated to Support Windows Mobile Smartphones 4/23/2004

Intellisync has added synchronization support for Windows Mobile smartphones. This application now provides smartphone users with two-way, d

HP's iPAQ Line and Microsoft's Mobile OSs Lead the PDA Race in EMEA 4/20/2004

HP holds a slim lead over palmOne for the #1 sales spot of PDAs while Microsoft is dominating the Palm OS for operating system market share

Developers Dealing with the Problems of Windows Mobile SE 4/13/2004

Although the latest version of this operating system has some great features, it can't run most current Pocket PC applications until they

Toshiba and ASUS Confirm Windows Mobile SE Updates for U.S. 4/9/2004

Toshiba and ASUS have officially stated that they will release in the U.S. free Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition updates for their Pocket

PocketSkype Provides Free Worldwide Mobile Calls 4/7/2004

A beta of PocketSkype for Windows Mobile 2003 handhelds enables free worldwide voice calls over a Wi-Fi connection.

Users Petition for Windows Mobile SE Updates 4/2/2004

Users of some Pocket PCs that might not get an update to the latest version of the operating system are signing online petitions to let comp

Pocket Streets Now Available for Windows Mobile Smart Phones 3/26/2004

Microsoft has released Pocket Streets 1.0, a street level mapping application for Windows Mobile smart phones.

Dell Says No, Toshiba Says Yes to Offering Windows Mobile SE Upgrades 3/25/2004

While it's obviously in Toshiba's best interest to offer the Windows Mobile upgrade to consumers at no charge, Dell's taking an alternate st

When Will Windows Mobile Second Edition Updates Be Available? 3/25/2004

The latest information on when -- and if -- HP, Dell, and Toshiba will release Windows Mobile Second Edition updates for current models.

Chat with Windows Mobile Experts 3/25/2004

On the fourth Thursday of every month, Microsoft holds an online chat about Windows Mobile.

T-Mobile Adds RIM's BlackBerry 7730 to Their Lineup 3/24/2004

BlackBerry users take notice. T-Mobile will soon be offering the latest and greatest from RIM, the 7730. T-Mobile already carries a few Blac

Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition Officially Announced 3/24/2004

After a week of being taken to court by Europe and having their face rubbed in the dirt by HP who announced they'll be releasing Linux PCs a

PDA News - T-Mobile OS update, PalmOne financial report, No Cobalt until Autumn? 3/24/2004

Free Windows Mobile 2003 for T-Mobile PPC Phone PalmOne quarterly financials Rumor: No Cobalt devices until Autumn release cycle

T-Mobile Offers Free Upgrade to Phone Edition Users 3/24/2004

T-Mobile has once again made a Windows Mobile 2003 upgrade available for its Pocket PC Phone Edition device. This was available briefly a fe

An Overview of Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition 3/24/2004

An update for Windows Mobile 2003 has just been announced. This brings some significant enhancements, including support for VGA screens and

Mobile Technology Combines With Runway Models for a Stunning Presentation 3/23/2004

At the CTIA this year, they are showing off the latest in mobile technology via a runway style fashion show. This fourth annual presentation

A New Mobile Software Powerhouse Is Coming Together 3/22/2004

Power By Hand, which already owns PalmGear and Palm Digital Media, has just acquired two companies that sell software for Pocket PCs and Sma

PDA News - Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition, Tungsten Ts for $99, iPaq ROM updates 3/18/2004

Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition supports VGA and screen rotation Tungsten Ts on clearance at OfficeMax, $99 HP ROM updates for iPaq 220

Microsoft Releasing Windows Mobile Update Next Week 3/18/2004

The Microsoft Mobile DevCon starts next week and reportedly the highlight of the show is going to be the debut of Windows Mobile 2003 Second

T-Mobile Posts, Removes Pocket PC Phone Edition Upgrade 3/12/2004

T-Mobile briefly made a Windows Mobile 2003 upgrade available for its Pocket PC Phone Edition device, but removed it after many people who d

Microsoft Helps Launch Mobile Video System 3/11/2004

Microsoft and a pair of other companies have announced the launch of an end-to-end solution for the creation and delivery of digital video t

Mapopolis for Windows Mobile Smart Phones Now in Beta 3/11/2004

Mapopolis has released the beta version of a mapping application for smart phones running Microsoft's mobile operating system.

Industry Leaders Propose Top-Level Domain for Mobile Web Sites 3/10/2004

Several leading companies from the mobile industry are going to request that a Top Level Domain (TLD) be created for web sites that are inte

Is There Going To Be a Windows Mobile 2004? 3/10/2004

Brighthand examines what the upcoming update to this operating system will be called... and what that means about its feature set.

Review - Atari Retro from Mobile Digital Media (Multi-Platform) 3/8/2004

Miss the 80's? Long for bygone days of gaming on your trusty Atari® 2600? Have fond recollections of eagerly waiting to add the next arca

What Are the Differences Between the Two Versions of Windows Mobile? 3/6/2004

A comparison of Windows Mobile for Pocket PC and Windows Mobile for Smartphone.

Many Consumers Want Dedicated Mobile Devices 3/2/2004

Finally some research that supports my position. Guideline Research has announced the results of a survey that indicates 49% of consumers ha

PDA News - Dual-slot dual-radio VGA PocketPC, iPaq patent suit, Windows Mobile 2004? 3/1/2004

Dual-slot, dual-radio VGA PocketPC coming from Asus E-Pass suit against HP to proceed Windows Mobile 2004 just a service pack?

Spb Software Has Free Solution to Windows Mobile Process Limitation 2/28/2004

Spb Software House is giving developers a freeware solution to the Windows Mobile 32-process limitation.

PrintMobile Allows Printing, Faxing Via Email 2/18/2004

PrintMobile 1.0 is a service which will be available soon that allows mobile users to email documents to printers or fax machines.

GPS in PDAs and Mobile Devices to Get Faster and More Robust 2/17/2004

SiRF Technology has announced a new set of products geared toward making GPS in mobile devices, like PDAs and mobile phones, faster and easi

Windows Mobile 2003 Coming to Samsung i700 2/12/2004

Samsung has made it clear that there will be a Window Mobile 2003 upgrade for its i700 cellular-wireless handheld.

palmOne Delivers Treo 600 Smartphone to T-Mobile USA Customers 2/10/2004

The Treo 600 may be ordered immediately online from palmOne.com

Bill Gates to Speak at Mobile DevCon 2/3/2004

Microsoft's Chairman will give a keynote speech about his company's new mobile technologies and long-term development strategies at Mobile D

Treo 600 Coming to T-Mobile in March 1/29/2004

palmOne now says its smart phone will be available on the T-Mobile network in a couple months. It is already available from several other ca

PDA News - Alleged iPaq 6300 pic, Mobile Opera, Treo 610? 1/22/2004

Alledged photo of iPaq 6300 Opera web browser for mobile tech Treo 610 release?

ftxBrowser Updated for Windows Mobile 2003 1/6/2004

A version of the ftxBrowser freeware web browser has been released for Windows Mobile 2003, though it is still in beta.

Mobile Word 2004 Adds True Type Support 1/5/2004

In addition to embedded images and a spell checker, the latest version of Mobile Word includes support for True Type fonts on the handheld.