Microsoft’s MapPoint® Web Service 3.5 was launched today. It’s a web application that can be used by other web sites and enterprise applications. One of the features the update includes is better support for mobile applications. Maps optimized for the smaller screens of Smartphones and Pocket PCs now can be created, providing better map display on these devices. Now, why doesn’t Mappoint.msn.com use this? I remember seeing a beta version of Mobile Mappoint on MSN …
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Sena Cases Announces Its New Cases For iPAQ 43xx, 41xx, Axim X3, and Tungsten T3
Sena Cases (http://www.senacases.com), maker of trendy, slim, and functional leather PDA cases, today announced the release of new cases for HP iPAQ 4100 and 4300 series, Dell Axim X3/X3i, and PalmOne Tungsten T3 handhelds. “A case should not be a burden to its users. The case users should not be lacking the functions they enjoy when their devices are not in their cases. Also the size is important. The cases should not add bulk,” said …
Continue readingDisney thumbs its nose at Apple with Microsoft deal
Since Disney lost it’s partnership with Pixar (lead by Steve Jobs), today they announced a partnership with Microsoft to provide digital media content on a variety of home entertainment systems, portable media players, PDA’s and mobile phones via Windows Media. Originally published on Pocketnow on February 9, 2004. More Smartphone News articles from the Pocketnow archive.
Continue readingDRM is such a pain!
So I’ve been trying out this new Napster 2.0 music service. I bought maybe 4 or 5 songs. They play great on the desktop computer, but guess what? They don’t transfer to my Pocket PC’s 512Mb SD card! If I try to transfer them via WMP9, I get a license error. If I copy them to the SD card manually, they don’t play. The only way to get these DRM protected Windows Media Audio tracks …
Continue readingAnexTEK Pocket PC Phone SP230 Review
Pocket PC Reviews has posted a nice review of the new AnexTEK Pocket PC Phone SP230. It sounds about the size of the iPAQ H2200, but there aren’t any photographic size comparisons in the review. The flip up number pad is removable and offers partial screen protection. The author also mentions that the phone includes Bluetooth support, but not Bluetooth hardware. I’m not sure what that means. At any rate, this device looks better than …
Continue readingGood Technology System to Work with PocketPC
Good Technology Inc., a developer of mobile corporate data and messaging systems, on Tuesday said its software will now work on handheld devices powered by Microsoft Corp.’s Pocket PC platform, potentially allowing millions more people to use the technology. Sunnyvale, California-based Good is a bitter rival to Waterloo, Ontario-based Research In Motion Ltd., whose BlackBerry devices are popular among mobile workers. Both companies provide systems that let users stay in touch with corporate data using …
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