While most GPS Navigation software providers charge you a couple hundred dollars for new software and new maps, OnCourse Navigator has announced that its new version will be a free upgrade to existing users. The OcN 5 software is based on Navigon 5 which will include some interesting features including a faster start up time, NAVTEQ Q4 2004 maps (including Alaska), VGA & Landscape support, faster 4fps 3D view, signpost and speed limit information. The …
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iGuidance v2.0.2 and v2.1 Released
iNav has just released two updates to their iGuidance GPS Navigation software. Version 2.1 offers: * New N. America map (including expanded Canada coverage but excluding Alaska) * Bug fixes for map routing along eastern coastal states * Improved bluetooth connectivity * Enhanced memory management to allow longer distance routing * VGA & landscape support * Full screen mode for laptop (full screen for ppc is already available on v2.0) * 4 pre-defined map color …
Continue readingOrb Networks’ Streaming Media Service for Mobile Devices
Orb Networks has announced a new streaming media service that lets you access your home Media Center or Wndows XP desktop system’s media library through a web based interface and then stream the content over the internet. So you’ll be able to listen to your entire music library, watch your recorded TV shows, watch videos, look at photos, schedule programs to be recorded, even watch live TV. The Orb service will work on any mobile …
Continue readingMore Screenshots of Windows Mobile 2005 Leaked
Mobinaute has posted some leaked screenshots of the yet-to-be-announced Windows Mobile 2005 and ActiveSync 4. Looks like Windows Mobile 2005 will blur the lines between Pocket PCs and Smartphones. Contact photos is a nice feature too! Originally published on Pocketnow on January 6, 2005. More Software articles from the Pocketnow archive.
Continue readingKiller Apps For The Pocket PC
Pocket PC Thoughts has posted a great article listing some killer applications for the Pocket PC. This article features what I think are killer applications for the Pocket PC. They range from system management utilities to very slick applications that allow you to do cool things whilst “on the go”. This is the kind of stuff that Pocket PC’s were made for I reckon! ( Gaming aside of course! ) I’m not sure why an …
Continue readingNew T9 Style Software Input Panel Bundled with MDA Compact
Now this looks like a nice software addition. Here’s a screen shot of a new software input panel that’s purportedly included with the T-Mobile MDA Compact Pocket PC Phone. The large buttons will make it much easier to type one-handed on the 2.8″ screen of the MDA Compact. I wonder if an english version of this software will ever be available to other Pocket PC users. Originally published on Pocketnow on November 16, 2004. More …
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