Skype 2.0 For Pocket PC Released

Skype has released version 2.0 of its communications software for Pocket PC devices. The publicly available upgrade contains numerous new features and fixes over previous versions. These include contact sync between Pocket PC and desktop Skype applications, updated 2.0 icons, fixed call ignore ringing. And of course Skype 2.0 supports calls from Skype to Skype and Skype to SkypeOut (ordinary phones). Skype 2.0 for Pocket PC runs on most Windows Mobile 2003, 2003SE and Windows Mobile 5 devices. To see a full device compatibility list, a list of bug fixes and new features, and to download the software, visit http://www.skype.com/products/skype/pocketpc/  (Windows mobile, News)

New HP iPAQ hw6900

HP is adding another powerful smart device to their repertoire - the first handheld to deliver real-time email updates via Microsoft's new Direct Push Technology. Unlike anything else on the market, the new HP iPAQ hw6900 handheld boasts cellular, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS navigation technologies.

Additionally, HP is breaking off the Handheld division from the larger Mobile Computing division and a new VP will be stepping into this new team. HP is continuing to see great potential for the smart device market and is elevating handhelds into a separate focus.

The Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 Messaging and Security Feature Pack allows HP iPAQ hw6900 customers to automatically receive new email, calendar items, tasks or contacts without incurring additional email middleware expenses.  (Windows mobile, News)

Spb Software House Announces Spb Backup for Pocket PC

Spb Software House today released Spb Backup - a new Pocket PC utility for backing up all of your Pocket PC content to a storage card. Spb Backup is based on technology used in Spb Clone. Spb Clone is an entrprise utility used to create exact copies of their "master" PDA devices. This tested technology was used to create a backup program that would benefit Pocket PC consumers at all levels. (Windows mobile, News)

ACCESS today announced the availability of NetFront Browser v3.4

ACCESS.CO., LTD. today announced the availability of NetFront Browser v3.4.

Here are the highlights: NetFront has moved beyond Internet full browsing to rich content rendering -- 3.4 supports Ajax, the core technology of Web 2.0.NetFront Browser v3.4 can be configured to support Adobe PDF, office documents, Flash and Video via Plug-insExtensions to the browser APIs simpify the creation of various applications for rich Internet content such as the browser application, messaging clients and RSS news reader.Supports visual bookmarks, a pan and zoom navigation tool for a Desktop-like presentation of Web pages on mobile devices with limited screen size. For more information:

www.access.co.jp or www.access.co.jp/english (Windows mobile, News)

Review - Ilium eWallet 4.1

Security continues to be one of the number one themes in computing these days. When it comes to mobile devices the number one security threat doesn't come from viruses or spyware. It comes from having all your essential data exposed when your handheld is lost or stolen. Luckily, to keep this data safe in the event of your device falling into the wrong hands, there is Ilium Software's eWallet 4.1

Ilium's eWallet software is a longstanding favorite among handheld computing users. It has won numerous awards over the years and is one of the best known password managers available for Palm and Windows based devices alike. But Ilium Software hasn't been letting this product languish either. I've been testing out their new new 4.1 version of eWallet and it adds some helpful new features. (Palm, Windows mobile, Reviews)

Review - Spb AirIslands

Spb Software House has introduced something new in the way of handheld gaming. They've mixed a bit of fantasy with a town sim game, added a few fast paced mini games, connected it to other players on the web and turned out something totally new and refreshing. They're calling it Spb AirIsands and I've been playing it avidly since it was released last week. (Windows mobile, Reviews)

The Palm Treo 700w Show Coming To a City Near You

The Treo 700w is out on tour. See a demonstration of how Palm has brought the Palm experience to the Windows Mobile platform so businesses can continue to enable staff productivity while away from their desks.Keep professionals connected, productive and organized with the PalmTreo 700w smartphone. This all-in-one smartphone combines voice and email communications, broadband wireless connectivity, and the power of Windows Mobile - in a single, integrated device that can do it all. (Palm, Windows mobile, News)

Spb Software House Releases Spb AirIslands

Spb Software House releases Spb AirIslands - a new Pocket PC game based on a unique concept. This game is a combination of a real-time strategy game where you have to build a colony on an isolated island, and a set of mini-games. The 3 included mini-games are used to earn resources you can use later to develop your island. Spb AirIslands supports qVGA and VGA graphics and runs on Windows Mobile 2003, 2003 SE and Windows Mobile 5. (Windows mobile, News)

First Looks - Opera 8.5 for Windows Mobile Pocket PC

I don't think it's fair to do a full review of a product that is only in its beta phase, but I do want to update pdaBuzzers on how Opera's Pocket PC web browser is looking. This free public beta has been available for a couple of weeks now and I've been giving it a test drive. Here is a brief list of features available in the beta and my impressions after using it for the two weeks it's been out. (Windows mobile, Reviews)

SYWARE Report CE 5.0, New Report Writing Software for Pocket PC

SYWARE Inc, today announced Report CE 5.0, a major release of their report writing, printing and graphing tool for Pocket PC devices. Report CE 5.0 runs on Pocket PC and Windows Mobile devices, including Windows Mobile 2005, and works with a variety of popular database formats, including SYWARE Visual CE, Microsoft Pocket Access, and SQL Server CE. This new edition of Report CE provides additional power and flexibility for a wide variety of small and large enterprise applications. New features include support for graphing, including line graphs, bar graphs and pie charts; grouping/sub-totals; international number and currency support; and a runtime wizard for automatic creation of distribution files. (Windows mobile, News)