Mobile Tech News - Google Maps for S60, Pocket Tunes for Windows Mobile, Missing Sync Updates

Google Maps for S60 Updated

Google has updated their Google Maps application for Symbian S60 devices. Updates for this version include:

• Zooming is smoother in operation
• Speed improvements
• Favorites sharing with Nokia Maps, Route 66, and others
• Changes to menu structure 
• Additional language support

Google Maps Mobile for Symbian S60 is a free application, though data charges can be assessed from phone carriers. It can be downloaded by visiting the Google Mobile Maps website.

Pocket Tunes Comes to Windows Mobile

A long-time staple for Palm OS users, NormSoft has released Pocket Tunes Deluxe for Windows Mobile 5 and 6 devices. In addition to featuring the skins and usability that has made Pocket Tunes a favorite application for many Palm OS users, Pocket Tunes also adds a Pocket Tunes Sync application for iTunes for Windows PCs.

Pocket Tunes Deluxe for Windows Mobile is compatable with MP3, WMA, AAC, and aacPlus (including those purchased at iTunes, Napster, and Rhapsody). Pocket Tunes also displays album art.

Pocket Tunes Deluxe has been tested to work on many Windows Mobile 5 and 6 devices. Users are advised to take advantage of the 15-day trial before purchasing ($37.95). For more information and to download, visit the Pocket Tunes website.

Missing Sync Updated for Windows Mobile and Palm OS

Missing Sync has updated their sync application for Windows Mobile and Palm OS users who use Mac OSX devices. Included in these updates are various bug fixes, performance enhancements, and updates to Leopard compatability.

This update is free for Missing Sync for Windows Mobile 4.0 and Missing Sync for Palm OS 6.0. Qualified owners of older versions of Missing Sync for Windows Mobile can upgrade to version 4.0.3 for $24.95 and Palm OS users to version 6.0.4 for $24.95.

For more information and to download the latest version, visit the Missing Sync downloads page.