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Mon Aug 6, 2007 - 3:22 PM EDT - By Jennifer Chappell | |
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Here's the latest roundup of Treo software that has caught my eye. Man alive, there were a LOT of new and updated Treo apps last week! Rounding all these up really kept me on the move. Those apps were popping up everywhere. So I guess this is like the "mother lode" edition of Treo software. ;-) Dieter and Mike mention lots of software in this morning's TreoCentral TreoCast. Be sure to tune in!
In this Treo Software Roundup we have a new app from Chapura, IM for Skype, an Spb Wallet update, a new app called FingerTouch Keyboard, and many more.
Chapura has just released a new app called FolderMirror. If you're away from your desk, out of the office or on the road, FolderMirror allows you to stay connected to any Outlook Calendar or Contacts folder by using your current wireless synchronization solution.
FolderMirror, available for Palm OS and WM Treos, allows you to stay connected to any Outlook Calendar or Contacts folder by replicating the items in those folders in your main Outlook Calendar or Contacts folder. FolderMirror then monitors the secondary folder and provides real time updates from that folder to your main Outlook Calendar or Contacts folder. Once in your main Outlook Calendar or Contacts folder, your existing Outlook conduit can then transfer those items to your mobile device.
The replicated items will be filtered from your view in Outlook providing a transparent flow of information from any Outlook Calendar or Contacts folder to your mobile device. FolderMirror does not synchronize changes made to the replicated item in the main Outlook folder or on the device back to the original item. Changes made to the replicated item in the main Outlook folder or on the device will be lost.
FolderMirror assigns replicated items a category that corresponds to the name of the items original folder with an asterisk (*) at the beginning of the category name. If your current Outlook conduit transfers category names to the device, this will automatically organize these items into folder-like categories on your device allowing you to quickly identify when items belong to which Outlook folder on your device.
Because this is a client side application, FolderMirror can only update information while the user is logged in. Logging out or shutting down the PC will prevent changes made in secondary folders from being updated in the main folder. Once the user has logged back in, all changes will be detected and the appropriate updates will be made in the main folder.
Key Features of FolderMirror Include:
FolderMirror is available for Palm OS Treos and WM Treos for $49.95.
Gx5, well known for its great apps like DialByPhoto and TreoMemo, has just released a new app called UtlimateSearch for Windows Mobile Devices. This app is in Beta at the moment.
UltimateSearch is a beautifully designed program that gives you instant access to all key search engines you need to access when you are on the move.
UltimateSearch has been designed uniquely by Gx5 to seamlessly blend with the background image on your today screen because they know that your today screen is special territory with your favorite background.
You can download UltimateSearch by downloading the .CAB file or you can send it to your device by SMS or by Email.
Gx5 is offering a BETA period special at the moment with a 25% discount, so if you buy now, you'll get UltimateSearch for $9.75 instead of the regular $12.99 price.
SwitchSync Ex by LivePIM Software has been updated to version 4.6. With SwitchSync Ex you can synchronize with both Palm Desktop and Microsoft Outlook.
SwitchSync Ex helps the Palm users to synchronize the extended PIM applications on your Palm. For example, Contacts, Calendar, Tasks and Notes, with both Palm Desktop and Outlook!
SwitchSync Ex works on Palm Zire 72, Zire 31, Tungsten E|E2, Tungsten T3 | T5, Palm TX, Treo 650,Treo 680, Treo 700p, Treo 755p and LifeDrive devices. For other devices, please check out the SwitchSync standard version.
System Requirements:
SwitchSync Ex is available here for $16.95.
As Dieter mentions in his WMExperts article, Missing Sync 4 from mark/space is out of Beta and now add Wm6 support.
The Missing Sync for Windows Mobile lets you easily connect and synchronize Windows Mobile Smartphones and Pocket PCs with your Mac.
Features at a Glance:
New In Version 4.0
The Missing Sync for Windows Mobile is available here for $39.95.
I read over at Palm Infocenter that Alex Pruss software has released FontSmoother v2.1.
Smoothed fonts (antialiased fonts) decrease font "jagginess". FontSmoother lets you use smooth fonts in almost all applications on your hi-res OS 5 PDA (but not lo-res devices like Treo 600 or some Zires). FontSmoother includes a number of free smooth fonts and you can convert Windows TrueType fonts with the free EasyConvert utility available here (you can use the utilities to generate Eastern European or Cyrillic or modern Greek fonts). There is also a very big collection of free fonts here.
In v2.06, there were reliability fixes, and in this latest version, 2.10, there are bug fixes, especially for Treo.
You can get FontSmoother here for $12.95.
Destaller Pro by RoGame Software has been recently updated to v2.9.2. Destaller Pro is an application oriented uninstaller. Applications store many different files that often cause resets and the necessity to do a hard reset when not removed properly. Destaller removes this danger and headache. In addition Destaller allows you to maximize the memory of your device by allowing to safely remove single files, 'a68k' Files, saved and unsaved preferences and more.
If you've ever had problems with an application and were told by tech support to gather specific information about your device plus a list of all installed applications and Hacks, you will greatly appreciate why Destaller Pro is an excellent tool for trouble-shooting problems. It can export or copy a list of all applications found in RAM and on memory cards, has an extra screen for important device information, and lets you delete an application's data files separately.
Features:
Destaller is distributed in two forms; a free lite version and the full version - Destaller Pro. Destaller Pro is available here for $14.95.
IM for Skype by SHAPE Services is new. IM for Skype lets you Skype wirelessly anywhere in a cost-effective way. It is a fully mobile application for voice and text communication with other Skype users and cost-effective calling to landlines and mobiles. No huge data traffic for calls! IM for Skype works worldwide in any 3G/GSM/CDMA network and is not dependent on WiFi zones.
Features:
This product uses the Skype API but is not endorsed, certified or otherwise approved in any way by Skype.
The minimum requirements are a TCP/IP enabled connection and Skype installed on your desktop.
IM for Skype is available here for $14.95.
I spotted this news item over at Palm Addict: Smaato, a pioneering developer of ad-enabling technology for mobile phones, announces the launch of the AlwaysOn Reader � a new mobile RSS News Reader based on Smaato�s open mobile advertising platform SOMA. AlwaysOn launched the new service at this week�s Stanford Summit.
The AlwaysOn Reader is a free application for your smartphone which allows you to read RSS feeds while you're on the go. Stay connected with your favorite blogs, news sources and other personal feeds. The AlwaysOn Reader features default channels like CNN.com, CNET News and USAToday � and of course the AlwaysOn RSS feed. You may add further RSS feeds to your set to personalize your information experience.
The AlwaysOn Reader can be used offline � so you can download a fresh set of news before hopping on the airplane, for example.
AlwaysOn Reader gives you access to thousands of free RSS feeds. RSS (Real Simple Syndication) is a data format that delivers brief content pieces and headline news without graphical overhead for faster download.
Features:
You can download AlwaysOn Mobile here for Palm OS and WM Treos.
Skylab Mobilesystems Ltd. has just released an all new version of the successful tracking application MobileTracker for Windows Mobile 5 and 6 devices with built-in or external Bluetooth GPS receiver. Version 1.3 comes with a completely redesigned user interface which makes tracking even easier than before.
With MobileTracker, you can easily record tracklogs using your mobile device and show them in Google Earth or publish them with Google Maps.
The tracklog application for mobile devices!
MobileTracker for Windows Mobile is available here for $24.
I just read over at Palm Addict that Six Apart is going to be terminating their SplashBlog service.
Over on the SplashBlog site is the following notice:
Dear Splashblog user,
We regret to inform you that the Splashblog service will be terminated on Friday, August 10th, 2007. The Splashblog website, any uploaded pictures or content, and customer support will no longer be accessible after this time.
However, we value all of our users and don't want you to lose any of the content you have created since you began using the Splashblog service. Therefore, we have designed an easy way for you to save all of your published content.
Then they go on to tell how users can preserve their SplashBlog content. So if you're a SplashBlog user, you'd better get those pics saved somewhere before August 10th rolls around.
mVoice by MotionApps has been updated to v5.5. mVoice is a WM app for Treos that will allow you to record sound files directly on your Treo.
mVoice is an ideal solution for taking quick voice notes on your Treo with optimal balance between sound quality and the size of the recording.
mVoice lets you start recording the new file with a single key press. The one-button recording feature enables immediate access to the recording feature for those quick important reminders or voice memos.
With mVoice you will be able to play back all your recordings on your Treo through different output channels; speaker, headset or phone speaker. As a recording is opened for playback you will also be able to append new recordings to the existing one.
Features:
mVoice is available here for $24.99.
Spb Wallet by Spb Software House has recently been updated to v1.0.1. Spb Wallet was just released back on July 3rd.
Spb Wallet is a safe, secure and convenient storage for all your important and business critical information, providing you with quick access to data on both your device and desktop.
Features:
Updated in Version 1.0.1:
You can get Spb Wallet here for $29.95.
mVoiceMail WM by MotionApps has recently been updated to v5.5. mVoiceMail enables you to play voicemail messages that you receive attached to regular e-mails on your Windows Mobile 5 device.
mVoiceMail is an advanced player for WAV files attached to e-mail messages. Many mobile service providers allow you to configure voicemail service on your land line at the office or home to be forwarded to your regular e-mail account as WAV files. When this setup is in place and someone leaves a voicemail, you will receive an e-mail with voicemail attached as an encoded WAV file - and you can use mVoiceMail to play it.
mVoiceMail is implemented as an OS extension enabling you to play sound files in WAV format from any application that can properly handle file attachments. mVoiceMail also allows for voicemail messages to be saved directly on and played from the SD card. This feature prevents potential compatibility issues with e-mail clients.
Features:
Updated in version 5.5 are GUI improvements.
mVoiceMail WM is available here for $19.99.
MyList by SBSH is a fairly new app and it's recently been updated to version 2.1.06.
A feature rich and easy to use list manager. Create lists for any purpose that will help you bring order to your life! Create lists for your daily activities such as: grocery list, To-Do's, collections; Manage your professional lists for your frequent flights packaging, project development and more!
MyList is a powerful list manager application designed with a user-friendly interface that guarantee things will get organized. Using MyList you can create lists for any purpose that you can review or modify at any time. All Lists are organized in categories. You can optionally generate new lists from pre-defined templates and define new templates for your personal needs, assign custom icon to each list for a clearer identification and much more! MyList is wrapped with great graphics that make it fun to organize your life!
Features:
Updates in v2.1.06 are a Bug Fix - When removing items from list the progress bar will update, and Updated - Czech Language.
MyList is available here for $14.95.
The mobile web app Mogoso has recently been updated. Mogoso allows you to research a product and get reviews when you need it most. Regardless of a slow connection or where you are, Mogoso wants to make finding what you want easy.
Example: Maybe that movie "The Ice Storm" is your kind of thing, but you're not sure. Just go to www.mogoso.com, search for "The Ice Storm" (or its UPC code "024543012245"), and there you go! On top of that, you get its price on Amazon and an option to remember (email it) or buy.
Along with small fixes Mogoso has added:
Developer Peter Nofelt says that Mogoso is also making way for bigger changes in the future. Go check it out.
Sunnysoft Contacts is a new WM Treo app by Sunnysoft. It is the first complete contacts from Windows Mobile. Adjust contacts to your actual needs. This application makes management of them significantly quicker. It integrates in the system and provides user missing functionality. Attractive customizable looks together with big keyboard for comfortable searching and quick saving of your contacts are only a few of many advatanges the application offers. Available in English, German, Spanish, French and Czech.
Features:
Sunnysoft Contacts is available here for $14.95.
New! Be the first to open Word & Excel 2007 files on your Treo Smartphone or Palm handheld with the new Documents To Go version 10 � the first and only viewing solution for Microsoft�s latest file formats.
Just Like Office on Your Desktop:
Whether it�s a file from your PC or an e-mail attachment, Documents To Go allows you to use these files the same way you do on your desktop computer. It�s that easy. Now you can have your forecasts, contracts, product manuals, part numbers, budget charts, purchase orders, directions, to-do lists, sales presentations, bank statements, school work, manuscripts, or any other kind of document at your fingertips with full creation and editing capabilities!
100% Document Fidelity:
Documents To Go is built upon InTact Technology which ensures 100% fidelity of your files after they are edited on the handheld. No other mobile Office program incorporates this cutting edge technology. Feel confident that your original desktop documents will not lose any graphics or formatting once edited on the handheld.
Features:
Documents To Go is one of those "Must-Haves" for your PDA or smartphone. Never again get stuck on the road with a file you can�t open, edit, send off or simply synchronize with your PC.
Updated in version 10 is: Added support for Palm Desktop 6.2.1 Beta 1 that runs on Windows Vista, and various bug fixes.
Dataviz says:
Without Documents To Go 10 you run the risk of not being able to open Word and Excel files from your clients and colleagues who have already migrated to Microsoft Office 2007. PLUS, if you buy a new computer it will most likely include Windows Vista and you won't be able to synchronize* your documents without v10!
Please note: In order to synchronize* with Vista you will need to download the Palm Desktop v6.2 Beta 1 for Vista.
Documents To Go 10 for Palm OS is available here for $49.99.
alarmToday from pocketMax has been recently updated to v2.72. alarmToday is a Today screen plugin offering complete control over all alarms on your Pocket PC.
You can view, change, delete and create new alarms with just a few clicks. Always have repeating alarms, wake up to your favorite music every morning, or turn-off all sound while in a meeting. These are just some of the many possibilities of alarmToday. Together with buttonMax you can execute macros to perform complex tasks unattended. For example, automatically connect to Internet and download Email / AvantGo content during the night.
Never be surprised when your Pocket PC suddenly rings in an important meeting or in church.
Quickly jot down reminders for later, or set recurring alarms to wake you every morning with your favorite music.
Features:
Fixed in v2.72:[Build 115] (28th July 2007)
alarmToday supports PPC 2002, Windows Mobile 2003, 2003 SE, WM 5.0 & WM 6.0 devices. You can get it here for $9.95.
I read over at Palm Addict that MissedCall by Raymond Lo has been recently updated to v1.3.2.
MissedCall can give you an LED indicator when you got a missed call/message. Now you don't have to wake up the screen to receive your missed call/message attention.
Updated in v1.3.2, MissedCall now supports the Treo 755p.MissedCall is available at PalmGear for $6.99.
phoneAlarm, also from pocketMax, has been updated to v1.61.1. phoneAlarm is a Today screen plugin - giving you total control over your Pocket PC Phone. Never miss an important call, SMS or Email again. Automatically switch profiles and quickly access Inbox, call history, and control the state of bluetooth directly from the Today screen. Optimised for one-handed and in-car use.
phoneAlarm is your complete communication center. It has 7 powerful Phone profiles to control all your important settings.
Key Features:
Below are some of the New Skins available. And you can create your own skins.
New/Fixed in v1.61.1 [Build 175] (1st August 2007)
phoneAlarm is available here for $24.95. There is also a phoneAlarm Lite version which is $19.50, so you might want to check it out too.
TreoCalc and TreoSkey are both apps by swCP3/(Treo apps@TreoTown).
TreoCalc is a simple popup calculator for Treo Smartphones. It's a tiny PRC (14KB) with NO hooking to hede notifications. There are no conflicts with existing applications and you can use it anywhere on the Treo. This is a Free app and you can get it here.
With TreoSkey you can use the Treo side keys to scroll and select. TreoSkey maps the following keys in this manner:
Features:
TreoSkey is also Free and is available here.
Happy Lines for Pocket PC by HeroCraft has been updated to v1.1.
Happy Lines is the new engaging puzzle game with simple rules, intellectual tasks and captivating gameplay. There are several different game modes, and the constantly increasing difficulty won't let your attention drop, even for a minute!
Happy Lines is all you need to help pass the time, entertain yourself and even test your intelligence and intuition. Happy Lines offers an ideal mix of arcade and logical elements, a variety of levels, colorful graphics, ambient music, several game modes, and a lot of diverse and amusing features.
It's impossible to stop yourself from falling in love with Happy Lines; just choose the game mode you prefer � compete against the clock - struggling for the precious seconds, gather your score at a leisurely pace, create the longest lines or compose the figures. Dare to master forty original levels in which each are completely different in rules and shape, or have fun on a level of your choice.
Game features:
NEW FEATURES IN VERSION 1.1
Happy Lines for Pocket PC is available here for $9.97.
Happy Lines is also available for the Palm OS Treo. Below are the updates for the Palm OS version of Happy Lines v1.1:
Gx5 has some fun Simpsons skins for your Treo! For those of you that have DialByPhoto (TreoCentral review) and TreoWeather (TreoCentral review), here is your chance to pimp out your Treo and give it the whole Simpsons treatment.
You can check out the full gallery here.
I spotted this over at Palm Addict. PocketBreeze by SBSH has recently been updated to v5.3. This sure looks like a nice app with lots of cool features!
Manage your busy agenda using the all new PocketBreeze, placing your important agenda information directly on your Today screen, wrapped with a stylish design that will guarantee a dramatic improvement in your daily productivity!
PocketBreeze is a tab-based Today screen plugin featuring tabs for: Calendar, Tasks, Notes, Contacts, Messages and Special Events. PocketBreeze brings your most important information directly to your Today screen, making sure you'll never miss an upcoming appointment again! Designed especially for use with mobile devices featuring complete one-hand navigation, modify/create items with intuitive operations, QWERTY keyboard device support, square screen support and much more!
Features:
New in v5.3:
SBSH PocketBreeze is available here for $19.95.
Teksoft SRL has just released a new app called FingerTouch. FingerTouch is a new kind of keyboard for your mobile device that offers the best typing experience possible. To achieve this performance, FingerTouch comes with finger-friendly buttons, and 5 different keyboards to fit everyone's needs. After downloading the CAB you will have your new keyboard up and running in just a few seconds.
FingerTouch comes with the "UltraKeyboard" technology built-in, meaning that you will be able to use macros to increase typing speed, and also to trigger specific actions directly from your keyboard. Phone numbers, email addresses, web links, often used greetings and many more - FingerTouch is your number 1 choice for handling your input data!
Features:
FingerTouch Keyboard is available here for $14.95.
Yahoo! Go 2.0 is available. Yahoo! Go is optimized for the �small screen� of a mobile phone, making it easy and fun to access the Internet. Everything about the Yahoo! Go interface is designed to be both visually stunning and give you what you want with the fewest clicks possible.
Its revolutionary and innovative design brings you personalized widgets on a sleek new carousel that makes getting around a breeze.
At its core is the carousel, used to navigate intuitively among the various Yahoo! Go widgets: your own personal channels for email, local info & maps, news, sports, finance, entertainment, weather, Flickr� photos and search. Simply use the carousel to scroll over to the widget you want. Since Yahoo! Go uses advanced caching and background loading technology, your widget content is automatically and continuously �pushed� to your phone, so it�s always right there when you want it. You don�t need to endure lengthy downloads or navigate loads of links to get to what you want.
Dieter posted on WMExperts about Yahoo Go being available for Windows Mobile. The TreoCentral forums has a thread talking about Yahoo! Go 2.0 too. From reading through the posts there, it sounds like some prefer the older version.
What's New in 2.0:
If you plan to get Yahoo! Go 2.0, be sure to go here and check to see if your phone is compatible. Dieter says in the TreoCast that you might want to wait on getting Yahoo Go! 2.0. It doesn't get his seal of approval.
Spb Backup from Spb Software House has recently been updated to v1.6.2.
Spb Backup is an application for creating reserve copies of data on your Pocket PC. It creates self-extracting compressed executables, thus making backup and restore processes very simple and intuitive. Backup scheduling supported.
Features:
New in Version 1.6.2 (August 02, 2007):
Spb Backup is available here for $19.95.
We'll be back soon with the latest Treo software updates!
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