Category: Software

ActiveSync 4.2 has just been released. If you’re using a Windows Mobile device that’s older than Windows Mobile 5, you should probably stick with ActiveSync 3.8. ActiveSync 4.2 will work, but it removes some features like WiFi and network syncing. The fixes include: • Resolves issues relating to error code 85010014. • Proxy/DTPT interaction Improvements: Improved auto configuration of device Connection Manager settings when desktop has no proxy path to the internet. •Improved Desktop Pass …

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MSMobiles.com has posted a big preview of Windows Live Mobile for Windows Mobile Smartphones. This new application looks like an upgrade/replacement to the MSN Mobile software that is currently included with Windows Mobile. Windows Live Mobile also includes a much improved Messenger application that shows contact photos, emoticons, contact pages, etc. This looks like it will be quite useful when it’s released. I hope it makes it into future ROM upgrades as well. Originally published …

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A new version of the popular iGuidance GPS Navigation software is now available. Version 3.0 adds some nice new features including: Multiple stopover/waypoints Itinerary planning (user-defined trip order) Detour by distance or avoid road Shortcuts to “Home” (user-defined) & POI subcategories (program default) Trip status box displaying ETA, distance, remaining time, and speed simultaneously Trip computer displaying start/end time, total distance traveled, average & top speed New GUI w/ enlarged menu buttons & font size …

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Just the other day an update to the Windows Mobile Device Center in Windows Vista Beta 2 became available on Windows Update. The update adds the capability to synchronize your Windows Mobile devices with Outlook. The Windows Mobile Device Center also lets you synchronize music, photos, and videos in Windows Vista. Originally published on Pocketnow on June 17, 2006. More Software articles from the Pocketnow archive.

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According to Engadget: “Microsoft is working on a version of Media Center Extender software to allow you to touchscreen your way through TV, music, home automation, or whatever you use your Media Center PC for. So far there’s no date for when we might see this software, but Todd Rutherford, Microsoft’s program manager for eHome Control, says it’s a sure thing.” As a proud Media Center PC owner, I wish all PCs could have this …

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While the actual WiFi interface isn’t modified at all from the i-mate K-JAM, T-Mobile USA of course had to add special support for their Hotspots service to the MDA. In the programs folder there’s an icon for quickly connecting to a T-Mobile Hotspot if you’re within range. In the Settings>Connections area there’s also a Hotspot control panel where you can save your username and password for quick and easy logging on to T-Mobile Hotspots. And …

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