Mobile Tech News -- Pocket WiFi Radar and wmRingToneMaker Released, Papyrus for Symbian Updated

Pocket WiFi Radar Introduced by Makayama for Windows Mobile Devices

Despite the fact that many Windows Mobile devices have Wi-Fi for connecting at various public and private hotspots, many users find the hassle of configuring each access point a hassle for frequent usage. Makayama's Pocket WiFi Radar seeks to improve the ability for users to connect to hotspots through a streamlined and easy-connecting interface.

This application connects to open hotspots and automatically searches and logs new hotspots in the vicinity of the mobile device. It can also be configured to connect to secure (WEP) networks automatically.

Pocket WiFi Radar works on all Pocket PCs with Wi-Fi, and can be purchased for $14.95 from the Makayama web site.

wmRingToneMaker by Gx5 Released

Having created an easy to use ringtone maker for iPhone users, Gx5 has now made available a similar application for those with Windows Mobile devices called wmRingToneMaker. This Windows desktop application creates ringtones from MP3 music files and then automatically transfers them to handhelds and smartphones for playback and use.

wmRingToneMaket is available now from the Gx5 web site for an introductory offer price of $9.95 (50% off the regular price).

Papyrus for Symbian Updated to Version 1.3

Third party contact managers are a popular choice for mobile users who need to manage contacts and events better than the default application allow. On the Symbian OS/S60 platform, Papyrus has been a popular choice for many users because of its versatility and customization options. Version 1.3 brings several new features and optimization to the coding for better performance for both older and newer devices.

Some of the highlights of Papyrus 1.3 include:

• Optimized internal and external screens on the Nokia E90
• Enhanced sorting and grouping options, such as category, priority, and completion, using Papyrus Tasks view
• Single-line Daily view display
• "Reminder" item for every-purpose reminders
• Birthdays Import tool to import contact birthdays to the Calendar

For more information, and to download a trial version (purchase for $19.95) of Papyrus 1.3 for Symbian OS/S60 devices, visit the SBSH Online Store.