Mobile 2005 SmartPhone Articles

HP iPAQ hw6515 Mobile Messenger Review 12/28/2005

The HP iPAQ hw6515 Mobile Messenger isn't pushing the boundaries of any technology, but it's a solid device. It's very easy to use, with the

T-Mobile USA Still a Year Away from 3G 12/20/2005

T-Mobile USA is still lagging well behind its competitors in offering high-speed wireless service.

PDA News - Treo rumors, Mobile GMail, Tablet PC smartphone? 12/17/2005

Report: Treo 700w to debut during or around CES GMail launches mobile-optimized version DualCor seeks to combine XP tabletPC, WM smartphon

Google Introduces Mobile Version of Gmail 12/16/2005

Google has launched a mobile version of its Web-based email service.

Remo Makes Mobile Phones into PDAs 12/15/2005

Remo is a software application that provides access to email, contacts, and calendar data on standard mobile phones.

Brighthand Reviews Socket's Mobile Power Pack 12/15/2005

Ed Hardy takes a look at a battery pack that can recharge a handheld or smartphone when the user is away from electrical sockets.

Ringo Mobile Now Available for Pocket PC 12/14/2005

Electric Pocket has launched a Pocket PC Phone Edition version of its application that lets users customize their phones with personal ringt

Cingular Launches Windows Mobile-Powered Smartphone 12/14/2005

Cingular Wireless is now offering the 2125, a new Windows Mobile Smartphone with a QVGA screen and Bluetooth.

Cingular 2125 Windows Mobile 5 Smartphone Available Now 12/13/2005

The Cingular 2125 Smartphone is now available for $199 after 2-year contract. The 2125 is the first Windows Mobile 5 Smartphone and brings a

Mobile WiMax Approved by IEEE 12/13/2005

An IEEE committee has given its approval to an emerging wireless networking standard that is expected to compete with 3G and 4G cellular wir

Palm CEO Says the Future of Mobile Devices Is Bound to the Internet 12/13/2005

The New York Times has published an extensive interview with Palm's CEO. In it, he talks about the future of the Palm OS and handhelds and s

HP's First Windows Mobile Smartphone May Be Nearing Release 12/12/2005

According to an unconfirmed report, HP's first device running Windows Mobile for Smartphone may be coming soon.

A Glimpse Into the Future of Windows Mobile 12/12/2005

Microsoft has given the world a very brief overview of its plans for future versions of the Windows Mobile platform.

Slingbox for Windows Mobile in Development 12/12/2005

Soon Windows Mobile users will be able to watch everything they could on their home TV... but on their handheld or smartphone.

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

HP iPAQ hw6515 Mobile Messenger First Thoughts 12/8/2005

Despite being introduced towards the beginning of 2005 and available in Europe for several months, the HP iPAQ hw6515 has just recently been

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

Official Office Viewing Apps Coming to Windows Mobile Smartphone 12/7/2005

Microsoft representatives have just announced that their company will release applications that will allow Windows Mobile Smartphone users t

TV Guide Mobile Launched 12/5/2005

TV Guide Mobile is a new television listings and content service for Palm OS and Windows Mobile.

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

PDA News - Opera Mobile, Flexible Displays, PDA With TV 12/2/2005

Opera Mobile to make debut in January Samsung shows flexible 7" display Korean PocketPC with built-in TV

Print Anywhere From Any Mobile Device 11/29/2005

The new ActivePrint x5 Service allows any handheld or smartphone to print many different types of documents.

Bluefire Introduces VPN Client for Windows Mobile 11/17/2005

Bluefire Security Technologies has released Virtual Private Network (VPN) client software for use by Cisco networking customers with handhel

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.

HTC Preparing 4 GB Windows Mobile Phone 11/8/2005

HTC is reportedly developing a Windows Mobile phone that will have 4 GB of Flash storage and a strong focus on audio playback.

Socket Unveils Connect!Agent Software and Windows Mobile 5.0 Support for GPS Nav Kit 11/1/2005

Socket Communications has announced enhancements to its GPS Nav Kit including: new Connect!Agent software, new application features, updated

PDA News - Blackberry War resumes, T-Mobile smartphones, HTC "Star Trek?" 10/30/2005

RIM denied Supreme Court appeal; Blackberry War resumes T-Mobile to get HTC Wizard, Tornado Reported images: New HTC Star Trek, HTC He

Windows Mobile Revenue Up 50 Percent 10/28/2005

During its most recent financial quarter, the mobile devices portion of Microsoft saw a substantial increase in revenue, but not enough to m

Sprint May Switch to Mobile WiMAX 10/27/2005

According to an unconfirmed report, Sprint eventually plans to give up using CDMA and related wireless networking standards and switch entir

Astraware Releases Two Games for Windows Mobile 10/26/2005

Astraware has introduced two games for both Windows Mobile for Pocket PC and Windows Mobile for Smartphone. Both games, Sudoku and Ultimate

Windows Mobile Treo (Palm Treo 700w) Gains FCC Approval 10/25/2005

The Windows Mobile Treo has taken one more step toward release. Still without official name, it's referred to as the Treo xxx on the FCC sit

HTC Universal and Wizard May Be Coming to T-Mobile USA 10/25/2005

Two highly-anticipated cellular-wireless Pocket PCs might be available in the United States soon.

Juicy Couture and Mister Cartoon Sidekick II Special Edition Handhelds from T-Mobile 10/17/2005

T-Mobile has been absent from most events we attend, mostly because they haven't launched a Smartphone in a long time. So we were surprised

Brighthand Reviews the Dell Axim X51v -- Office Mobile 10/17/2005

Think Outside Inc. Announces Bluetooth Support for Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 10/14/2005

Think Outside Inc. has released an enhanced keyboard driver for devices running Microsoft's Windows Mobile 5.0.

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

Orneta Biorhythm for Windows Mobile 5.0 Smartphone and Pocket PC Released 10/6/2005

This application allows users to calculate a personal biorhythm chart on their Windows Mobile 5.0-based handheld or smartphone.

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.

Dell Selling Windows Mobile 5.0 Upgrades 9/30/2005

The long wait is almost over for users of the Axim X50 series who would like to upgrade their handheld to Windows Mobile 5.0. Dell has begun

Developers Jump to Promise Support for Windows Mobile Treo 9/28/2005

Numerous third-party software developers have promised to release versions of their applications that are compatible with the first Treo sma

Palm Should Not Reject the Idea of Windows Mobile Handhelds 9/28/2005

In this editorial, Ed Hardy discusses why he thinks Palm's decision to not make Windows Mobile handhelds is a mistake.

SplashBlog Photoblogging App Now Available for Windows Mobile, Symbian 9/27/2005

SplashBlog is a free application that lets users publish their pictures on their personal photoblogs quickly and easily.

Palm Confirms Windows Mobile Treo 700w 9/26/2005

Palm has confirmed their first Windows Mobile device, the Treo 700w. The Treo 700w will run Windows Mobile 5.0 and will be available in earl

Windows Mobile 5.0 Upgrades Available for hx2000 Series Models 9/26/2005

HP is now offering the long-awaited upgrades for its iPAQ hx2110, hx2410, and hx2750 models. HP has also listed its recent models that won't

Palm, Microsoft Announce Windows Mobile Treo 9/26/2005

Palm CEO Ed Colligan and Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates have officially unveiled the first Treo running Windows Mobile.

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

Microsoft Reorganizes, Moves Mobile Device Division 9/21/2005

Microsoft has merged the group that is in charge of the Windows Mobile operating system with the group responsible for the Xbox to create a

Astraware Announces Windows Mobile 5.0 Support for Several Games 9/20/2005

Eleven of Astraware's games have been updated to support Windows Mobile 5.0 for Pocket PC, with four of these also supporting Windows Mobile

Review - Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 9/19/2005

It's the autumn release season, and new devices running Windows Mobile 5.0 have begun to hit the market. We bring you a hands-on, in-depth l

The Schwan Food Company Chooses Treo 650 to Extend Mobile Work Force 9/19/2005

Up to 200 Schwan executives will be using Treo 650 smartphones to accelerate decision-making and better serve customers while away from the

Sprint Launches First Pocket PC Phone with Windows Mobile 5.0 9/19/2005

Sprint has launched the PPC-6700, the first cellular-wireless handheld in the U.S. with Microsoft's Windows Mobile 5.0.

iPAQ hw6500 Will/Won't Get a Windows Mobile 5.0 Upgrade 9/15/2005

Those interested in getting HP's newest smartphone are once again left wondering if an upgrade to the latest version of Windows Mobile will

NEW Version 1.5 REALTRACK Mobile Tracking System for Pocket PC and Nokia S60 9/12/2005

RealTrack Mobile allows the user to remotely track any person or object carrying a mobile device.

PDA News - Minimo roadmap, T-Mobile EDGE, Bluetooth 2.0 9/6/2005

Minimo developers issue roadmap T-Mobile offers EDGE data nationwide Bluetooth 2.0 makes mobile debut on HTC Wizard

PDA News - iPaq OS upgrades, 4G wireless broadband, Motorola brings mobile WiMax 9/5/2005

HP promises new buyers free OS upgrade 100 megabit mobile broadband--in Japan Motorola to produce mobile WiMax hardware

Orneta to Restart Windows Mobile Development 9/5/2005

The assets of Orneta, a developer of software for Windows Mobile based Smartphones and Pocket PC's, have been acquired by a U.S. firm for an

HP Offering Free Windows Mobile 5.0 Upgrades for Some iPAQs 9/1/2005

HP is now giving away Windows Mobile 5.0 upgrades to those who purchase a new iPAQ hx2000 series model.

T-Mobile Finally Launching EDGE Service Next Month 8/31/2005

Long after its U.S. competitors, T-Mobile is finally going to deploy EDGE service in the near future.

T-Mobile to Offer More HTC Models (Tornado, Wizard, Universal/MDA Pro) 8/30/2005

T-Mobile is looking to move into a better position with their Smartphone and PDA offerings. They are rumored to soon be carrying several HTC

Inexpensive, WiFi-Enabled Smartphone May Be Coming to T-Mobile USA 8/25/2005

According to rumor, T-Mobile USA will soon offer the HTC Tornado, a Windows Mobile smartphone with lots of high-end features but an entry-le

Windows Mobile 5.0 Upgrade for iPAQ hx4700 Significantly Delayed 8/22/2005

HP has announced that the Windows Mobile 5.0 upgrade for its flagship handheld, the iPAQ hx4700, has been delayed by many months.

PDA News - Opera for Windows Mobile, Fossil gone, Palm Opera 8/17/2005

Screenshots of Opera for PocketPCs Fossil exiting PDA market Opera on Palm hack works for other devices

Survey Shows Millions of Americans Want Mobile Email 8/15/2005

Survey results released today indicate that many Americans want to be able to access their email on their mobile phone. These are consumers

Palm Exec Discusses Windows Mobile Treo 8/12/2005

Capping a week week full of rumors about Palm's plans to release a Treo running Windows Mobile, Palm's CFO has said that doing so might be a

Dell, HP and Palm to Release QWERTY Microsoft Mobile Devices this Fall? 8/11/2005

We all know about the HP 6500 and 6700 Mobile Messengers coming out this summer / early fall. And potentially a Treo 670 device running Win

HTC to Manufacture Palm's Windows Mobile Smartphone (Treo 670) 8/11/2005

A report has come out that indicates Palm is close to awarding HTC the contract to make their yet to be announced and frequently denied Wind

FolderGrid -- a New File Manager for Windows Mobile Smartphones 8/11/2005

Choung Networks has released FolderGrid, a file manager for smartphones running Windows Mobile.

Windows Mobile Treo Expected Early Next Year 8/11/2005

According to a report coming out of Taiwan, full-scale production of the first Treo running Windows Mobile will begin during the first quart

Video of Windows Mobile Treo Appears 8/8/2005

A new video is far and away the best evidence yet that there really will be a Treo running Windows Mobile in the near future.

Palm Treo with Windows Mobile Video 8/5/2005

Over the past few months plenty of images have slipped out of the Palm Treo 670, the supposed Treo running Windows Mobile. Palm flat out den

PDA News - Windows Mobile Treo pic, HTC Galaxy, ActiveSync security hole 8/5/2005

Photo of Treo running Windows Mobile 5 Pic, specs of HTC Galaxy Password attack against ActiveSync

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

PDA News - Electronic paper, Mobile domains approved, Palm not dead 7/12/2005

Fujitsu claims flexible, low-power electronic paper ICANN approves ".mobi" domains Editorial: Palm OS just fine

Krome Spy Launched - World's Smallest Windows Mobile PDA 7/11/2005

Krome, an Australian company, has launched a new Windows Mobile PDA, dubbed Spy. Ruling out Smartphones, the Spy is the smallest PDA running

Review - Chapura Pocket Mirror Pro for Windows Mobile 7/11/2005

Pocket Mirror has been a popular Outlook synchronization tool for some time on the PalmOS, but now it's become available on Windows Mobile d

PDA News - Handheld gambling, Mobile Opera, PalmSource "focusing" 7/6/2005

Nevada legalizes handheld gambling Opera web browser available for Windows Smartphone PalmSource puts all eggs in Linux basket

Opera's Web Browser Now Available for Windows Mobile Smartphones 7/6/2005

Opera Software has released a version of its web browser for smartphones running Windows Mobile 2003.

PDA News - Palm Gets Props, Dell Axim X50v Wins Design Award, T-Mobile For Sale? 7/5/2005

PalmOne gets a good report from The Motley Fool The Dell Axim X50v has won a Red Dot Product Design Excellence Award T-Mobile USA may be p

Details Leak Out on RAZR-Thin Windows Mobile Phones 6/27/2005

A PowerPoint presentation that describes a series of upcoming Motorola smartphones very similar to the RAZR has been found on a Microsoft we

Motorola Franklin - RAZR-type Windows Mobile PDA Coming 6/26/2005

Motorola has scrapped as many Smartphone designs as they've released, but if the Franklin comes through, it could be the biggest, or thinnes

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.

Dell Gives Details on Windows Mobile 5.0 Upgrades 6/22/2005

Dell has just released the details on how Axim X50 series owners can upgrade their handhelds to Windows Mobile 5.0.

Google Improves Mobile Search Site 6/20/2005

Goggle now allows users of handhelds and smartphones to specify that the sites that result from their searches must be mobile device-friendl

Google Enhances Mobile Search 6/17/2005

Google has added a new element to their industry leading search tool for portable computing. The new option allows users to search only page

Gartner Says Microsoft's New Mobile Email System Is Not Secure 6/13/2005

A pair of analysts who work for market research firm Gartner say that the email system for Windows Mobile 5.0 that was unveiled last week is

Windows Mobile's Upcoming Email System Isn't Exactly Push 6/10/2005

Although the email system Microsoft has developed doesn't exactly match the dictionary definition of push email, it's very close.

PDA News - iPaq 6300 on Cingular, Mobile Antivirus, Windows Push email 6/8/2005

iPaq h6320 released on Cingular i-mate to bundle anti-virus software Microsoft unveils 'push' email system for WM5 Lag-reduction hack for

TiVoToGo Brings TV Shows to Your Windows Mobile Device 6/8/2005

A nationwide upgrade to the TiVoToGo service will, for the first time, let people play TiVo content on certain Windows Mobile-based devices.

Socket Enhances Mobile Power Pack Capabilities and Adds Support for Additional Devices 6/8/2005

Socket Communications has made several enhancements to its Mobile Power Pack, a hi-capacity lithium-ion Battery that provides a portable cha

Brighthand Reviews the palmOne LifeDrive Mobile Manager -- Part II 6/7/2005

Brighthand Reviews the palmOne LifeDrive Mobile Manager -- Part III 6/7/2005

Brighthand Reviews the palmOne LifeDrive Mobile Manager -- Part V 6/7/2005

Brighthand Reviews the palmOne LifeDrive Mobile Manager -- Part IV 6/7/2005

Brighthand Reviews the palmOne LifeDrive Mobile Manager 6/7/2005

Brighthand staffer Shawn Barnett takes palmOne's latest model for a test drive. He finds a lot to like, including a 4 GB hard drive and Wi-F

COMPUTEX: Windows CE and Linux Wi-Fi Mobile Phones (pics) 6/6/2005

While at Computex I came across a couple of interesting pure Wi-Fi phones, one of which is Windows CE based and the other uses an embedded L

iAnywhere Announces Support For Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 6/6/2005

iAnywhere Solutions, the company responsible for the AvantGo service, announced today it will support the new Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 s

Microsoft Unveils Push Email for Windows Mobile 5.0 6/6/2005

Microsoft has announced a software upgrade for Exchange Server 2003 that will allow it to wirelessly push email, calendar, contacts, and Tas

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.

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

Laplink Everywhere 4 Brings Remote PC Access to Windows Mobile 5.0 5/23/2005

Laplink Software has announced that its application for remote PC access is compatible with the latest version of Windows Mobile.

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

Instant Text Mobile Offers Much Faster Text-Entry on a Palm 5/19/2005

A new text entry system makes allows Palm OS users to enter just a few letters and whole words and phases can be added to a document.

The palmOne LifeDrive Mobile Manager is Here 5/18/2005

Venturing beyond its well-known focus on the handheld and smartphone markets, palmOne today introduced the LifeDrive mobile manager, an inno

Brighthand's First Impressions of the palmOne LifeDrive Mobile Manager -- Part II 5/18/2005

Brighthand's First Impressions of the palmOne LifeDrive Mobile Manager 5/18/2005

Brighthand staffer Shawn Barnett takes palmOne's latest model for a test drive. He finds a lot to like, including a 4 GB hard drive and Wi-F

palmOne LifeDrive Mobile Manager Debuts 5/18/2005

palmOne's first model with a built-in 4 GB hard drive has just been released. It also has Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and a high-res+ screen.

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:

Software Companies Announce Support for Windows Mobile 5.0 5/16/2005

Many software developers have moved quickly to say that their applications will support the latest version of Microsoft's operating system f

Why Some Models Can Get Windows Mobile 5.0 Upgrades... and Some Can't 5/13/2005

Brighthand's Ed Hardy talks about why some handhelds can't be upgraded to the latest version of Windows Mobile.

Pocket Loox 700 Series Will Get Windows Mobile Upgrade 5/13/2005

Fujitsu-Siemens has joined the list of handheld makers that will offer Windows Mobile 5.0 upgrades for some of their Pocket PCs.

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.

HTC Univeral - The First 3G Windows Mobile 5.0 PDA 5/11/2005

HTC has announced plans to release the much anticipated Universal model, complete with 3G, built in keyboard, dual cameras, rotating screen

Handango Ships New Version of InHand for Windows Mobile 5/11/2005

With the new version, licensees can deploy their own branded versions of InHand quickly and easily, while creating a dedicated download cata

Samsung SGH-i300 Smartphone Will Run Windows Mobile 5.0 5/11/2005

One of the devices used to demonstrate the latest version of Microsoft's operating system for mobile devices was an upcoming model that will

HTC First to Announce Windows Mobile 5.0 Pocket PC 5/11/2005

HTC has confirmed that Windows Mobile 5.0 will be the operating system used on its upcoming cutting-edge cellular-wireless handheld.

BargainPDA's Fast Guide to Windows Mobile 5.0 5/10/2005

Today Microsoft unveiled its next generation Windows Mobile operating system for handheld and smartphone devices. Called Windows Mobile 5.0,

HP Will Also Offer a Windows Mobile 5.0 Upgrade 5/10/2005

HP will offer the Windows Mobile 5.0 upgrade for the following units: hx2100, hx2400, hx2700 and the hx4700 series of iPAQ PDAs. It's curiou

Dell Will Offer Windows Mobile 5.0 Upgrades For the Axim X50 5/10/2005

Dell has promised it will offer an upgrade to Windows Mobile 5.0 for the Axim X50 family when the new operating system is released this fall

HP Will Offer Windows Mobile 5.0 Upgrades for Some iPAQs 5/10/2005

HP has just announced an upgrade program to Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 for some, but not all, recent iPAQ models.

Windows Mobile 5.0 Upgrade Coming to the Axim X50 Series 5/10/2005

Dell has just announced that it will offer a Windows Mobile 5.0 upgrade for the Dell Axim X50 series later this year.

Windows Mobile 5.0 Officially Unveiled 5/10/2005

Bill Gates has made a formal announcement of the latest version of Microsoft's operating system for handhelds and smartphones.

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

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

World's Smallest Windows Mobile Smartphone Comes to Cingular 5/5/2005

The Audiovox SMT5600, which was once offered by AT&T Wireless, is now officially available from Cingular.

Windows Mobile 2005 Expected Next Week 5/2/2005

After months of anticipation from eager Pocket PC users, Microsoft is expected to officially unveil next week the latest version of its oper

MobilePlanet Acquired by eXpansys for 3.75 Million 4/29/2005

The U.K.-based eXpansys Group has just announced that they have acquired MobilePlanet, a U.S.-based reseller of mobile products.

World Record for Mobile Typing Set on Treo 650 4/27/2005

A former World Text Champion has used a palmOne Treo 650 to type the fastest-ever email written on the move using a QWERTY keyboard.

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.

Symbian Still Leading Mobile Device Market 4/26/2005

According to a market research firm, the Symbian OS continues to lead the world market for both handhelds and smartphones. But a rival marke

HP hw6500 Mobile Messenger to Be Available on Cingular (Possibly T-Mobile) 4/24/2005

According to documents found on Joe Shurman's (Microsoft MVP) blog, the HP hw6500 Mobile Messenger will likely appear on both T-Mobile and C

The Missing Sync for T-Mobile Sidekick Released 4/22/2005

Mark/Space has released software that allows users to synchronize a T-Mobile Sidekick with a computer running Mac OS X.

Mobile WiMax Has the Potential to Change the Wireless World 4/20/2005

A technology called Mobile WiMax may eventually replace Wi-Fi wireless networking for handhelds and laptops.

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

HP iPAQ hw6515 Mobile Messenger Shows Up on Their Site 4/7/2005

HP isn't trying to keep too many secrets about their new breed of PDA/Smartphone. They've posted a page about the hw6515 on their Dutch site

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.

SecureWord.Mobile - New Free Software for Pocket PC 4/7/2005

SecureWord.Mobile is a new password manager for Pocket PC that uses the Advanced Encryption Standard.

Sighting of a Windows Mobile Treo Reported 4/6/2005

A web site claims one of its reporters actually got a brief glimpse of a Treo smartphone running Windows Mobile.

Could Push Email Be Delaying Windows Mobile 2005? 4/6/2005

Although many want push email to be included in the next version of Microsoft's mobile operating system, it's possible that this feature is

Mark/Space Announces The Missing Sync for Windows Mobile 4/5/2005

Mark/Space, Inc. has announced The Missing Sync for Windows Mobile, a substantial update to The Missing Sync for Pocket PC, synchronization

T-Mobile Once Again Offering iPAQ h6315 4/2/2005

After pulling this device from its shelves and web site last month, T-Mobile U.S.A. is once again offering the iPAQ h6315.

Windows Mobile 2005 Will Offer Push Email 4/1/2005

The upcoming versions of Microsoft Exchange and Windows Mobile will include built-in support for true push email.

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

Microsoft Finalizes Mobile Video Download Service 3/30/2005

Microsoft has finalized a service that has been in testing which lets PDA, Smartphone and Portable Media Center owners download content from

Microsoft Launches Video Service for Windows Mobile Devices 3/30/2005

Microsoft has announced the debut of MSN Video Downloads, which provides daily television programming for many Windows Mobile-based devices.

A Preview of Windows Mobile 2005 3/28/2005

A beta of the next version of Windows Mobile has leaked out. This shows that almost every application, control panel, and dialog box in the

PDA News - Qool QDA-700 Review and Pictures, Treo 670 With Windows Mobile Image 3/25/2005

Thai site MrPalm has published a review of the Qool QDA-700 with several images More Windows Mobile 2005 images released with a picture of

T-Mobile Offering to Exchange iPAQ h6315 3/24/2005

Because of many customer complaints, T-Mobile stopped offering the iPAQ h6315 last week. Now, a leaked internal T-Mobile document indicates

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

Laridian Releases PocketBible for Microsoft Windows Mobile-based Smartphones 3/22/2005

Laridian's new smartphone version of PocketBible adds another way to read, search, and study the Bible for today's mobile consumer.

T-Mobile U.S.A. Pulls the HP h6315 3/18/2005

T-Mobile U.S.A. is no longer offering the iPAQ h6315 cellular-wireless Pocket PC. This was the only carrier in the United States offering th

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

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

HTC to Bundle BlackBerry Connect on Its Windows Mobile Devices 3/15/2005

High Tech Computer plans to begin bundling RIM's push email serive on many of the Windows Mobile handhelds and smartphones it designs.

More Companies Join the Palm Powered Mobile World Program 3/14/2005

PalmSource announced today that two more companies have joined its Palm Powered Mobile World program: JP Mobile and MessageVine.

T-Mobile USA Welcomes A New Member To The BlackBerry Family 3/11/2005

T-Mobile USA is now offering RIM's 7290, a cellular wireless handheld with Bluetooth.

T-Mobile Germany Announces QVGA Smartphones 3/11/2005

T-Mobile Germany has announced plans to release a pair of Windows Mobile smartphones with 240-by-320-pixel displays.

Facial Recognition Coming to Mobile Devices 3/6/2005

Securing mobile devices is an increasingly crucial thing to do since we're more apt to carry critical, and private, data than ever before. I

Introducing O-Anywhere for Windows Mobile-based Pocket PCs 2/28/2005

O-Anywhere lets Pocket PC users bid, search, browse, and monitor live auction listings from the Overstock.com Auctions site.

Music-Oriented Windows Mobile Smartphone on the Horizon 2/25/2005

Some information has leaked out about an upcoming Windows Mobile smartphone that will heavily emphasize music playback.

Project Clock CE, Project Time Tracking for Mobile Professionals 2/23/2005

Project Clock CE is made for people that must keep track of time billed to different projects.

First Glimpse of a QVGA Windows Mobile Smartphone 2/23/2005

A Taiwanese company is showing off what may be one of the first Windows Mobile smartphones to have a QVGA screen.

Samsung i270 Windows Mobile Smartphone Gets FCC Approval 2/18/2005

The SGH-i270 will be a fairly standard Windows Mobile device, with no really cutting-edge features.

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

Maps/Charts for Windows Mobile Smartphones from Maptech 2/17/2005

Maptech's Outdoor Navigator for Windows Mobile Smartphone has more than 60,000 off-road maps and boating charts.

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

Rumor - palmOne to License Windows Mobile 2/14/2005

This rumor was popular a few months back, but it now has new life for legitimate reasons. At the 3GSM World Congress, Peter Knook, the produ

Flextronics Unveils Windows Mobile Smartphone Reference Design 2/14/2005

Flextronics and Microsoft have announced Peabody, a GSM/GPRS smartphone running Windows Mobile.

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

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.

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

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

PalmSource Completes Acquisition of China MobileSoft 2/4/2005

PalmSource has completed its purchase of the Chinese mobile phone software company that will help it create Palm OS for Linux.

Pictures Emerge of the new HP iPAQ hw6500 (Mobile Messenger) 2/3/2005

As we told you in early January, HP is working on a replacement to the poorly designed iPAQ h6315. According to rumors, the new iPAQ hw6500

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.

T-Mobile Germany Announces the MDA IV Windows Mobile Smartphone 2/2/2005

The MDA IV will be declared by some as the perfect PDA/phone combo unit. It features a swivel screen, integrated keyboard, and support for G

Handango Ships Handango InHand for Windows Mobile-based Pocket PCs 2/1/2005

Handango has released a Pocket PC version of its device-resident download client for smartphones and wireless handhelds.

Smart Box Design Launches a Windows Mobile Version of WordPop! 1/27/2005

There's now a Pocket PC version of WordPop!, a game in which players assemble various combinations of words on a game board of randomly plac

Taxis Love PDAs, Mobile Phones and Notebooks 1/24/2005

Securing your PDA, Smartphone and notebook is critical. Take this latest study from Pointsec as exhibit A. They studied nine countries over

Motorola Taking Windows Mobile Device Production Out of Taiwan 1/21/2005

Motorola has decided to stop having its Windows Mobile cellular-wireless devices manufactured in Taiwan.

Samsung Announces Very Fast Mobile RAM Chip 1/21/2005

Samsung Electronics has created the world's first working prototype of a RAM chip that is fast enough to support high-quality 3D graphics an

PDA News - Bluetooth SIG speaks, Windows Mobile 2005, Western Digital Microdrives 1/20/2005

Bluetooth SIG speaks out against Bluetooth crippling Leaked screenshots of Windows Mobile 2005 Western Digital to manufacture microdrives

JAVOedge Introduces Mobile Power Kit 1/13/2005

The Mobile Power Kit comes with adapters which are designed to help consolidate many power cords into one charging adapter.

Mars Needs Cows Released for Windows Mobile for Smartphone 1/12/2005

Astraware and PopCap are pleased to announce that Mars Needs Cows for Windows Mobile for Smartphone has arrived. In addition, the Pocket PC

NewsBreak Released for Windows Mobile Smartphones 1/11/2005

Get the latest headlines, weather, sports, business, and entertainment news wirelessly on your Windows Mobile-based Pocket PC or Smartphone.

First Thoughts - BenQ P50 Windows Mobile Phone (pics) 1/6/2005

I was able to spend a few minutes with BenQ's latest effort in the Smartphone space. BenQ hopes to have this unit available in the US by Jul

PDA News - CNET's Top Handhelds, Engadget Awards, Windows Mobile 2005 1/4/2005

CNET's top handheld choices Engadget Picks and readers' choices Report: Features, pics of Windows Mobile 2005

PalmZone.net's MobileWeb Now PdaMobileWeb.com 1/4/2005

PalmZone.net's MobileWeb site index of handheld-friendly links has been expanded and now has its own web address.