Snaptu – all in one internet app for Windows Mobile

Snaptu is a free mobile service that offers you a selection of fun and useful applications. It’s a fast and easy way to access the internet on your mobile device. With Snaptu, you’re able to view movie reviews, tap into social networks like Twitter & Facebook, keep up with cricket and football matches, access Google Calendar, use Picasa, play Sudoku, get weather information, retrieve current news, and more!

Note: You will need to download and install Java to run this application (like Opera Mini), if you don’t already have it.

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Windows Mobile: What's the Future Hold?

An interesting question coming from a Web site dedicated to Windows Mobile, right? While we believe Windows Mobile headed in the right direction, you could make the argument (and, yes, many do) that it's stagnant, stale, and on it's last leg.

With the glowing (almost nauseating) success of Apple's iPhone, the ever present Blackberry, pesky Nokia Symbian OS as well as the new kids on the block Android and Palm Pre the smartphone arena has gotten crowded. Does Windows Mobile have enough staying power to last? Whats the future hold for this OS?

One potential factor in WinMo's survival rate is the number of phones that are on the way to market. Arguably, one of iPhone's strengths is that there's only one iPhone. There are dozens of Windows Mobile phones on the market plus two versions of the OS. Would Windows Mobile be more successful if there were fewer choices? What about a hybrid between WinMo Pro and Standard?

Well here's your chance to sound off on what you think the future holds for Windows Mobile. Head on over to this forum discussion and tell us what you think the future holds for Windows Mobile. To help motivate you, we'll be giving away copies of Vito Technologies Communications Suite to ten randomly selected posts. Posts made between now and 5:00pm EST on Wednesday, July 29th will be eligible for the drawing. You do have to be registered to post in the forums, which is an easy process that starts here.

Thanks to Vito Technologies for sponsoring this post and providing the software prizes.

Love Hallmark Cards? Now get it on your Mobile Device!

Hallmark is not just a greeting card company, it is probably the first thing that comes to mind when you say “Happy Birthday” or “Congratulations”. And now, Hallmark is going mobile. Send your wishes or just say Hi. Now, you will be able to access its greeting cards collection from just about anywhere.

For both sending and receiving, you have the option of either installing the application onto your mobile device or access the greeting card through Hallmark’s mobile website. Aside from the 3 steps to get started, you can also find a list of helpful FAQs provided that should help to answer some of your questions.

You can get started with the following 3 steps:

1. Create a Hallmark Mobile Account or sign in.
2. Download the easy-to-use application
3. Send instantly from your phone!

Know of someone that needs a bit of cheer-up? What’s better than sending a greeting card right onto their mobile phone!

Home 2 | Pointui

Home 2 provides the most enjoyable and responsive way to use your Windows Mobile phone. Access to the core functions and information is immediately available on the Homescreen and Applets extend the experience with a simple swipe of your finger, below are some of the key features you’ll find in Home 2 with Pro functionality denoted by an *:

• Applets (small applications that do many things including) Messaging, Tasks, Appointments, Slideshow and much, much more…
• Call History
• Counts for missed calls and unread messages.
• Favourites for both Applications and Contacts
• Contacts list with Bookmark scrolling
• Contact Card and History (Threaded Calls and Messaging)*
• Task Manager of Running Applications
• Easy access to Windows Mobile Programs and Settings
• Live Help system
• Customisation options that inlcude, Background selection, Themes, Autolock Device*, Haptic Feedback* and a variety of tweaks and adjustments to suit your needs.

We think seeing is believing. Why not give Home 2 a try and join in the Community where you’ll find a variety of Themes and Applets to choose from. There is no time limit so you can use Home 2 for as long as you like. If you want more for then Pro is the answer for you, learn more about Pro and the additional features is has to offer here.

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Kinoma FreePlay mobile media browser

Without Kinoma FreePlay, your smartphone is just a phone. With Kinoma FreePlay, it’s a mobile media powerhouse. Kinoma FreePlay is the world’s first mobile media browser—it’s everything you need to find and play video, audio, and pictures, whether the media is on your phone, on your home PC, or on your favorite web sites.

Mobile Video Player Search, play and share YouTube video with the Kinoma FreePlay browser. Watch movies and TV, catch breaking news, and view hundreds of webcams and traffic-cams. Mobile Audio Player Bring your music with you on your phone or stream it from home with the Kinoma FreePlay browser. Instantly access tens of thousands of great podcasts, streaming radio stations, and audiobooks. Mobile Picture Viewer Browse, search, and view your own photos or photos from Flickr or other sites with the Kinoma FreePlay browser. Even create and play slideshows, complete with music. Kinoma Guide Browse or search this constantly updated, always fresh guide to the best mobile-ready content, with no monthly subscription fees.

Download to Phone Go to kinoma.com with your phone's web browser to download Kinoma FreePlay. Download to PC Download the Kinoma FreePlay installer to your computer now, transfer the installer file to your phone, and run the installer on your phone.

Pigeon! v1.2.3.0- New version released

New, modern, finger friendly ICQ messenger.
- Touch-oriented interface: slide your fingertip in contactlist window horizontally to browse contacts or vertically to browse the messages preview.
- In messages window vertical slide allows you to browse а conversation, horizontal slide allows to browse smileys.
- Pigeon does not require much system resources: requires only 500KB RAM and runs perfectly on 200MHz CPUs.
- Does not use .NET platform, so works very fast
- Supports downloadable color schemes and downloadable smiley packs.
- Supports WM 2003, WM5, Windows Mobile 6.0 and Windows Mobile 6.1.
- Intelligently sorts your contact list.
- Few ICQ numbers in one window support.
- Supports fast access through the Home & Today plug-in included.
- Supports hardware keyboards on phones and PDA

Intelligently sorts the contactlist support
from one to four columns

slide your fingertip in history window vertically
to browse the conversation.

Support use many ICQ numbers in one window.

Supports downloadable smiley packs.

Supports Proxy servers

Support of various instant messaging services: ICQ, XMPP, Jabber and GTalk. MSN is on its way to join these!

More information:
PIGEON!

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Google Maps 3.2: Introducing 'Layers'

Well, looky here! Google did a major update to Google Maps for mobile. Previous version was v3.0.1.6 and the new one is a spanking v3.2. Such a leap must mean something new and sure enough, there is Google Layers a hitherto unknown feature from our overlords.

Layers allow you to add extra information to your current view, including Wikipedia entries. That's right, you can now pull down localized Wikipedia info which appear as iconic "W"s on your screen. Selecting them will bring up a lil' info bubble on that area. Other "layers" include traffic, transit and My Maps which are your personal customized maps (done via desktop). Huzzah! That's pretty darn cool.

They've also fixed a few bugs, re-enabled copy/paste from various field (thank you), additional search results and...well shoot, they even put all this info in an actual 'Release Notes' file which you can read in gory detail.

Get your download here: http://m.google.com/maps

Text yourself with Links URL from your Computer

There are various ways that you can access a certain URL from your mobile device. You can easily enter the URL directly to the mobile browsers, or synchronize bookmarks (Favorites as IE calls it). Or if you’re already on your computer and have unlimited text message to spare, why not text the URL to your mobile device for instant access?

You can do that easily with Send to: Phone service developed through the ranks of XDA Developers’ Forum. All you need to do is direct your browser to this URL: http://sendtophone.info/. And enter the information as applicable. Then press Send To: Phone to complete the process.

Feel free to try sending this link to your friends’ or your device.

Visit Send To: Phone today and start sending URLs to your devices right from your desktop!

Preview: Office Mobile 2010

Office Mobile can certainly be a helpful too to users who frequents Excel or Word to complete tasks. Having a spreadsheet or a word document on the go meant you can get your work done from anywhere (just like this). Alongside the latest Microsoft Office demos includes the Office Mobile 2010 which carries added Powerpoint and document sharing features.

We can see from these demos and showcases, Microsoft Office is certainly going cloud-ward, with its emphasize and focus on the ability to share and collaborating online. While the applications were shown using Windows Mobile 6.5 UI, Office Mobile 2010 will only be ready for release in the first half of next year, making it literally an Office Mobile 2010.
Video

Below is a short clip introducing the Office Mobile 2010

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OutSync: Sync Facebook and Outlook Contacts

Version 1.0
Cost: Free
Mel Sampat�(Developer Info )

If youre syncing your Outlook contacts to your mobile device, wont you like to match the names with their photos? Rather than having to locate and assign each of your 250 contacts personal pictures, why not try OutSync to synchronize their Facebooks profile pictures automatically?

Note: The names of the contact on both Outlook and Facebook needs to be matched up before it can be automatically assigned.

With OutSyncs function to sync photos with matching contacts, you the Outlook user, will have most if not all of your Outlook contacts profiled. Great, what now? Since this is actually a desktop application, it would not be surprising to receive comments regarding its relevance to your mobile device. Ah-ha, were here to answer just that.
" First and foremost, install and run the OutSync program.
" Launch it and you will be asked for your Facebooks login credential, and depending on your level of trust, this may be your final step.
" Okay, once logged in, OutSync will scan through your contacts in Facebook and Outlook to find matching pairs.
" Once found, the list on the left-side will be the ones ready to be synced.
" Lastly, if you already have your Outlook setup within your ActiveSync, simply plug in the ActiveSync cable, sit back and let ActiveSync do the rest.

To test it out, just go to the contacts whose names are listed in #4 (the matching ones) and ta-da, their Facebooks profile picture will be there for your convenience.

You can certainly go fanatic and update all of your Outlook contacts to match with your Facebook ones. Oh, Ive got only 600 more to go.
 

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SendReceiveAll: Update Multiple Email Accounts

Having multiple email accounts is rather common these days. One for work, one for personal use and one for school. Having them added into your mobile device is easy, but due to the battery drain issue, many people favors manual updates. Now going in and out of each account to update can be rather tedious. And thats where SendReceiveAll comes in.

The .exe file can be stored anywhere on your device which can then be accessed through the File Explorer. When clicked on, the small application will get to work and update all of your accounts in one click. A few seconds is all it take.

So if you are one of the multiple account user, use SendReceiveAll to keep your mail boxes updated with just one click!
Sumit Bhardwaj(Developer Info )

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Min Req: Windows Mobile 5 and 6
Professional and Standard
.NET CF 3.5 Required

Note: .NET CF 3.5 is required for this application. Download it here .

Note: Download may require login/register with XDA Developers

Businessmen Must Know : Useful Applications

We will cover here applications that are useful to your Smartphones. These covers a range of different functions including:
" PDF Viewer (preloaded)Easily access PDF files by launching PDF Viewer and its files all from the preloaded application as shown below:

" Zoomer (preloaded)
The �preloaded magnifier allows you to read text that is too small for your eyes comfort. How to use it? Press and hold the camera button when you read email.
" Data backup service with MyPhone
Microsoft provides its own data backup service through MyPhone. Now you dont have to worry about losing important contacts or other information from your device
" Restore lost data with DiskDigger
Accidentally formatted a storage and cannot find the files? Use DiskDigger to dig up the driver and locate the lost file.

" Mobile Search with Microsofts latest Bing
Bing has been close to phenomenual since it was launched in June. Whatever it is that you need through your mobile browser. Bing and it would be found.

" NRG Weather Forecast Panel for Smartphones Home Screen
Having weather forecast plastered over your home screem is always beneficial in skipping the mundane steps to check out the upcoming weather forecast
" Remember things with Microsoft Recite
If you are more of a hearing person, how about having Microsoft Recite to read you reminders that you have previously recorded?

" Take synchronizable notes with Evernote
Evernote provides the ability to add notes with embedded web, video and many more. Taking note is never the same.
" Translate using Unofficial Google Translator
While not officially Google, it does provide a good avenue to translate any text that you may have.

" Log your calls and messages with PhoneLog
There are many reasons behind why you would want to log your calls and messages. If you have a reason then you have the need. Use PhoneLog to fulfill that need!

" Set your incoming call preferences with Call Firewall
In a meeting, out on vacation and doesnt want to be disturbed? Yes Call Firewall to set call preferences and select whose call youd like to receive.
" Auto on speakerphone  useful when driving
If you are driving, holding onto anything can be hazardous to you or anyone on the road. With this application, any incoming calls will be received with speakphone turned on, making it safer to drive and easier to talk on the phone.
" Skype 3.0 �goes mobile
Skype is a popular instant messaging service that allows you to make calls as well. Now the mobile version lets you send files and SMS as well. While there are certainly more than 12 applications that could be recommended, these 12 applications have been reviewed and tested by CareAce.nets team of experts. We hope these application will make your life easier and integrate the use of the Smartphone into your business uses.

LG GW600 appears at the FCC

We're expecting to see a slew of Windows Mobile phones from LG in the coming months, and here comes one now. The LG GW600 has made its way through the Federal Communications Commission and appears bound for AT&T. The known specs:
" Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional.
" EDGE/3G with the 850MHZ and 1900MHz bands.
" 3.1MP camera.
" Proximity sensor/light sensor.
" 20key SureType-style keypad.
" Micro-SD card.
" WiFi.
" Bluetooth.

And we'll assume all of the usual accoutrements that come with. Also noted in the product manual is Video Share, which is what points the way toward AT&T. Flick-gesture controls are also mentioned. More photos after the break.

FCC via Phonescoop 

Windows Mobile App Store Will Launch With 600 Apps; Free Games Included

Windows Mobile platform may have more than 20,000 applications developed for it overall, but when the company launches its own mobile app store this Fall, it says there will be roughly 600 certified and available.

The number is far less than Apples 50,000-plus, and also falls below Googles Android, which has around 5,000, but is much more than the Palm Pre, which hovers around 30. Microsoft's figure was reported by MobiFrance, which interviewed Audrey Zolghadr, Windows Mobile Product Manager at Microsoft France (via wmpoweruser.com).

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Vlingo for Windows Mobile Beta - Free Download

We are very excited to announce that Vlingo, the worlds most popular voice application for BlackBerry and iPhone has finally come to Windows Mobile devices as a beta application. With Vlingo, you can speak to your phone to send text and email messages, search the Web, dial the phone, send a "note to self", open native applications such as your calendar and camera and more.

We are looking for beta testers who live in North America and are native English speakers. If you have a data plan with one of the following phones,
Verizon
o Samsung Omnia
AT&T
o LG Incite
o Moto Q Global 9h
o Samsung Omnia GSM
o Samsung BJ II - 6.0 os only
o Samsung Epix
o Samsung Jack
o Samsung Propel Pro

For more information visit Vlingo.com or blog.vlingo.com


We would love to have you participate in our beta test and help us get the software ready for public release. Vlingo gets better with usage so the more users we get, the more accurate it will become. If you would like to participate in the beta, please download at www.vlingo.com/windows from your Windows Mobile web browser.

For more information visit Vlingo.com or the Vlingo blog at blog.vlingo.com

Google Reader now on Kinoma Play

Couple of cool updates for Kinoma Play this week. First up is the addition of Google Reader. (For the uninitiated, Google Reader is an RSS reader. For the un-uninitiated, see Malatesta's oldie but goodie piece on the importance of RSS .)

For all intents and purposes, what Kinoma is giving us here is access to feeds already in Google Reader. And that's nice because there's little I hate more than having to reload (or export) feeds from one place to another. Just sign in, and everything shows up. Kinoma says its GR app is in beta, so be forewarned.

Also added is Yelp (a location-based local business search) and Flights, as the name suggests, tracks flights.

More info over at the Kinoma blog . To get the new apps, first get the latest update of Kinoma Play, then choose "Get apps" from the home screen.

Bolt Beta 3 – speedy web browser for Windows Mobile

Bolt Beta 3

One of the advantages of using a Windows Mobile device is that we have many choices of web browsers. Opera, Opera Mini, Iris, Skyfire, IE, and now Bolt is nicely progressing to be a very useful browser.

Bolt is a free web browser that offers an uncompromised browsing experience, even on lower-end mobile phones. The latest beta adds copy/paste, various font support, the ability to upload files to sites and more. Deciding which browser to use just became harder, so test it out and see if it’s to your liking.

Note: You will need JAVA on your device.

LIGHTNING FAST MOBILE BROWSING

- Routinely loads pages at least 25%-50% faster than competing mobile browsers
- Patented navigation and display technologies get you where you’re going faster

WATCH. CONNECT. SURF.

- View streaming videos
- Enjoy all the features of your favorite social networking site
- Subscribe to RSS feeds
- Shop securely
- Browse any website

UNCOMPROMISED WEB EXPERIENCE

- Full desktop PC-style browsing on all types of mobile phones
- Web content is never reformatted, repurposed, or removed

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Cellspin: Post your Media Files to Web 2.0 Sites

Cost: Free
CellSpin Soft, Inc�(Developer Info )

Do you have an account with Facebook, Flickr, Twitter, YouTube, Wordpress and many others? If so, you may want to actively post contents such as photos, videos or just text. Rather than having a separate application for each of the social networking sites, you can use the all-in-one mobile blogging platform, Cellspin.

It would certainly be a hassle opening and closing application to post contents. After awhile, it may just get too old and too tedious that takes away the fun. Cellspin has, including itself, compiled a list of 13 supported sites (listed here) that you can post your contents through the application. This has to be good news.

Do you have an account with Facebook, Flickr, Twitter, YouTube, Wordpress and many others? If so, you may want to actively post contents such as photos, videos or just text. Rather than having a separate application for each of the social networking sites, you can use the all-in-one mobile blogging platform, Cellspin .

It would certainly be a hassle opening and closing application to post contents. After awhile, it may just get too old and too tedious that takes away the fun. Cellspin has, including itself, compiled a list of 13 supported sites (listed here) that you can post your contents through the application. This has to be good news.
Features
" Allow publication to multiple social networking sites at the same time
" Private option is available
" Can easily capture and publish contents
" MMS option is available if the application becomes incompatible with the application
" More information visit Cellspins help page (including supported sites and supported devices )
Video

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Min Req: Windows Mobile 5 and 6 PocketPCs

DeviceNameChanger v1.0

Description:
DeviceNameChanger changes the name of your Windows Mobile based device.

Usage :
1.Start DeviceNameChanger
2.Edit device name, manufacturer name
3.Press Set button
4.Quit DeviceNameChanger
5.Soft-reset if necessary

Note:
This program comes with no warranty, so use this at your own risk!

Requirements:
* Microsoft Windows
* Smartphone Windows Mobile

More information:
DeviceNameChanger

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File Explorer Extension: The Missing Features

Version 2.05
Cost: Free
Hou Ming (Developer Info )

We are always looking for the next bigger and better application or at least an addition to the existing ones. If youre a regular user of the default File Explore on your Windows Mobile device, you would have noticed that the features are rather limited. File Explorer Extension adds to that lack and give it added features that you wish the application had in the first place.

While the application may be introduced through XDA-Developer, it is developed and released through a Japanese site. Dont worry about all the Japanese text, just Ctrl+F to find File Explorer Extension V2.05. Download using the 3rd link from the top that has the word CAB& in the link title.
Features Once installed, nothing more needs to be done. All you need to do is to open the File Explorer to access the extended functions as listed below:
" Resizable header for easy sorting by file name, date of last modification or size.
" Tree view of folders; you can now jump easily from a location to any other on your device in one step.
" Show extension option for those who ask themselves the same question I do: What type of file is this?
" Icon view that enables the display of files as icons similar to your desktop computer.
" Real time image preview; now you dont have to open several files in order to send the one you desire.
" Open with Program allows you easily select an application to open the specific file you select (useful in case you dont have the correct file associations or when you want Album app to open your images instead of Windows default picture viewer.
" File property context menu for easy renaming and attribute changing.
" Open all executables with Parameters in case you need a special parameter when launching an application.
" Sending shortcut to Programs for instant shortcut creation of executables placed directly in Programs folder in Start Menu.

Enjoy the extended File Explorer!
 

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Min Req: Windows Mobile 5 and 6 PocketPCs

Facebook Mobile Photos Upload through Email

If you are a Facebook user, youd probably seen photos uploaded that has the note Mobile Upload. In order to have that note attached next to your pictures, you will need a phone that has all of the following: built-in camera, Facebook application and a data plan. Now there is another alternative: using Email.
How? While researching on the topic, we found this useful article on MakeUseOf.com that discusses how you can upload pictures onto Facebook through email and solutions to possible errors. Facebook have since implemented an updated and effectively simpler method for users who prefer to upload pictures through email.

While previously a tedious process with no guarantee of success, you may now access upload your photos to Facebook by simply sending an email to a personalize email address that Facebook have assigned to you. Please note that this is your personal upload email address and should not be shared with anyone else.

Upload Photos via Email

More information on Upload Photos via Email

Log on to your Facebook account and point your browser to Facebook Mobile and find your personal upload email. Once you have that, you can now upload any pictures to your Facebook account through the use of the upload email address.

Have fun uploading!

Bing.mu hacked by&Google!!!

The title is just a joke (Relax Sergey and larry:)). However, when you type www.bing.mu you get a screen with a� Google text box. Go figure.

Download YouTube Videos to your Mobile Device with GetyTV

Depinder Bharti (Developer Info )


Have you ever spotted a video on YouTube and have a strong desire to own it? Since YouTube videos doesnt have download capabilities like Vimeos does, were grateful for GetyTV which allows you to download YouTube videos on the go, with great ease.

The application is light-weighted and have additional settings such as the use of proxy. If you are in places where YouTube is banned on the network, using proxy is a good way to by-pass such security barrier (not recommended). As stated above, the application is easy to set up and get going.
How easy? Here are the steps that you will need to take from getting the application installed to downloading the video:
" Download the cab file below
" Install it in any storage
" Start it up by clicking on the happy smiley face logo
" Enter the video you are searching for
" Click Search and choose the video that you like
" When you are at the video page, choose the video format and click Download It to begin the download

Note: Make sure you have either unlimited data plan or WiFi before using the application. Getting billed for downloading video will not be pleasant.
 

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Min Req: Windows Mobile 5 and 6

Bing for Mobile is Now Available

Bing has grown! Yes, since its first release back in early June, its marketshare has seen a 4% increase, back to 11%. Applause! And in continuation of the aggressive marketing, Bing has officially released Bing for mobile. Now you can carry the ‘Decision Engine’ wherever you go!

Installation

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You can install Bing on either the device or the storage since it doesn’t uses any of your PIM information. You may download Bing for Mobile in the following ways:

1. Visit Bing for Mobile that sends the download link to your mobile device
2. Go to m.bing.com directly from your mobile device
3. Download the .cab file as attached at the bottom of this post

Features

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Get Local

• Quickly find great local shops and restaurants, complete with ratings, reviews, hours, and directions.
• See movie show times and call to buy your ticket.
• Get the latest local weather forecasts.
• Shopping? Do a product search to see if you’re getting a fair price.

Map your Way

• Get interactive maps with turn-by-turn driving directions.
• Help save time with maps that show current traffic conditions.
• On foot? Get point-to-point walking directions

Your Mobile Web

• Get quick, relevant answers to your questions about local listings, celebrities, and weather.
• Create a mobile dashboard with stocks, traffic, weather, and movies.

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NRG: Weather Forecast Panel for Smartphones

We’ve seen many weather-related application been developed on the PocketPCs. Some as widgets, some simply applications. Not much has been covered for the smartphone. NRG is not just another weather forecast application, but a panel that can be added to the Home Screen’s panel view.

Installation

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Easy installation, you can install it on either the device or Storage.

We have test with ‘BlackJack II + RAM&Battery monitor version’
http://www.sendspace.com/file/3g3ad9

Don’t forget rebotting your device.

Design

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It is perfectly go with Windows Mobile 6.1 Standard panel UI.

Chome configurator is WM standard panel UI customizing tool that you may need to add additional panels to the home screen.

Features

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• Autoupdate according to Yahoo servers’ time + 10 minutes + 1-5 random minutes (so we don’t all hit the server at the same exact times)
• Update in 15 minutes when no connection is found.
• First forecast day info comes from Yahoo… the rest from weather.com
• Verbose status information as the script is running.
• Minimal set of icons to save space.
• Detailed Forecast panels can be turned off in “Advanced Options”
• Application will not automatically refresh the screen while the phone’s keypad is locked.
• Built-in leftover notifications removal tool, in case you want to uninstall. See “advanced options”.

Cons

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The main theme has changed to green automatically.

An unnecessary pannel was created. If someone who can get rid of it, please let us know.

Should I get it?

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Yes, you should. Compared to PocketPC, there are a few weather forecast applications for Smartphone such as Blackjack, Propel Pro, and Jack. It will be one of your best sliding panel on the home screen.

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Review: YomoMedia, Your Mobile Media

Wow. That’s how we feel towards Yomomedia. Short for Your Mobile Media, YomoMedia seem to have everything you need in a RSS aggregator for all sorts of media type. The best part is its equally well oiled web application, the Yomo Reader. Apart from reading any new updated articles, you can listen to podcast or watch video all from the application.

YomoMedia is unique and set apart from other RSS feed reader such as Google Reader and Bloglines, mainly because it is both a web service and a mobile service, both are fully-developed applications and they communicate with one another seamlessly. Provided as a freeware, this application, if you follow any sort of RSS feeds at all, this application should be on your device.

Installation

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Download the desktop install exe file from YomoMedia or at the end of this page. You can install it in any storage. And the lovely thing about installing YomoMedia’s mobile application is that it provides you with the option to go directly to the application rather than having to go to Start > Program and scroll all the way down to find the initial Y.

Design

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Lovely design, really. Since this application is has considerably more functions, we’d except there to be a lack of focus on design. But were we wrong. Once loaded, the entire UI is fairly intuitive where you have the bundles of RSS feeds on the top and a listing of them below. The font, color and the relations between components are all ergonomically sound.

They did however left out efforts to stylize its setting page, leaving it to the ruin of the standard Windows Mobile layout. We forgive them just because they amount of settings and information they provide through the ranks. We will discuss them further in the usability/features section.

Another component that we really like is the Status bar on the bottom. It provides useful information such as the update schedule as well as download status of videos or audios.

Usability

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The application is fairly easy for pickup uses. You don’t have to wait forever for the application to load. Once the application is loaded, you can use your finger to slide between categories (or bundles as its called).

When it comes to regular text RSS feeds, you can add your own Feed provided that you have a user-defined bundle that you have created on the web application, Yomo Reader. Otherwise, you can pick from a range of pre-defined categories, including Entertainment, Sports and Video.

To read the feeds, simply click on the name of the feed and it will take you to the latest feeds available. From there you can pick and choose the articles that you’d like to read further. Do note that the length of the synopsis or the article is defined by the feed owner (i.e. summary, full, etc).

For video and podcasts, you can download them by clicking on the button provided. Once downloaded, you can click on Menu and hit play to play the media. By default, YomoMedia will utilize the media player on your device (e.g. for Omnia, TouchPlayer will be launched).

Features

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• Finger friendly interface that allows you to switch between bundles or categories
• Ability to add user-defined bundles and feeds
• Ability to watch or listen to media feeds, such as podcast
• Status bar that displays information about updates and download status
• Various useful information such as memory info and user info

Pros

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• Great design and user-interface that utilizes finger-friendly gesture
• Ability to download multimedia feeds
• Informational status bar

Cons

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• While the application does allow for finger-friendly gesture, the buttons and each selectable feeds are sometimes too small for a finger to pin-point.
• It would also be great if a Search feature can be added, to search for feeds that is out there

Should I get it?

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This is a great RSS feed reader for various content types. And with asynchronize-able web application, you can better manage your feeds on a screen bigger than 3 inches wide. If you are following any RSS feed, use YomoMedia to keep track of them on the go.

Screenshots

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YomoMedia (Developer Info)