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- Spb Software House releases Spb Finance 2.6 with Microsoft Money 2007 synchronization support.
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- Spb Software House Releases Spb Diary 2.0
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Download Colin McRae Rally 2005 Demo On The N-Gage Arena Tuesday, December 28 2004
Nokia today announced that N-Gage Arena members can now download a free demo of the popular Colin McRae Rally 2005 for their N-Gage game deck. Gamers can race thru two levels, including the first stages of the Finland and Greece rallies, in a Peugeot 206.
"Colin McRae has received great reviews and an enthusiastic response from N-Gage owners," says Pasi Pölönen, Director, Games, Nokia. "With this downloadable demo, we can give all N-Gage Arena members a taste of the fun and show them first hand what a fantastic experience Colin McRae on the N-Gage can be."
With exciting multiplaying options, real rally cars and locations and advanced damage modeling, Colin McRae Rally 2005 brings the ultimate rally experience to N-Gage. The legendary rally franchise provides 64 stages in eight countries with 16 different rally cars. Gamers can tune their cars to match the road conditions and beat the clock. The realistic simulations of road types, weather conditions, and physics of car handling create an authentic rally experience.
Colin McRae Rally 2005 is available in stores now!
About N-Gage
The N-Gage game deck is an innovative mobile device that is creating an entirely new market for the games industry. Built for active gamers, the N-Gage platform is the first mobile and connected game deck to feature online high-quality 3D multiplayer game play over Bluetooth wireless technology and GPRS. The N-Gage device also offers unique online games services as well as a comprehensive and growing games catalogue from the leading game publishers. Nokia is the world leader in mobile communications. Nokia and N-Gage are trademarks or registered trademarks of Nokia Corporation.
Source: Nokia
Spb Software House Adds Money Synchronization to Spb Finance Thursday, December 23 2004
Inspired by the success of the previously released editions of Spb Finance, Spb is now targeting the needs of those whose favorite desktop financial program is Microsoft Money by offering Spb Finance Money Edition. In this version of Spb Finance you can synchronize your finance data between Spb Finance and Microsoft Money. If you have Money installed on your desktop, it will remain your main financial program. At the same time you will always have a powerful program on your Pocket PC that provides quick and easy data input. You can go shopping with the assurance that you will not miss a single transaction, because Spb Finance will carefully collect and store your data. Afterwards, when you get access to your desktop PC, just dock your device and all the changes will be synchronized with Money automatically.
Using Spb Finance Money Edition you can create accounts, categories, classes, payees, transactions and currencies on your Pocket PC as well as edit and delete them.
Many have complained that Pocket Money, the program that comes with Microsoft Money, lacks many of the critical features that are so needed, such as: multi-currency support, budgets, classes, reports, import/export, backup etc. All of these features are implemented in Spb Finance Money Edition. Further, Spb Finance Money Edition retains all the powerful features of Spb Finance, including a powerful register view, transaction splits, customizable auto-complete, reports, budgets, customizable categories and classes, and data encryption. Multiple currencies are supported, as is a Today-screen plug-in that allows for quick, at-a-glance data, and an additional layer of protection using AES (Rijndael) encryption is offered through password-protection.
*** Spb Finance Product Line ***
Now Spb Finance is available in three editions:
1. Spb Finance Standard Edition is a powerful stand-alone Pocket PC solution for personal finance management. With Spb Finance Standard Edition you can perform the all the tasks you would expect to be capable of with a modern finance management program: creating, editing and deleting transactions, creating and browsing detailed reports, transferring funds between accounts, managing budgets and much more.
2. Spb Finance Quick Edition offers synchronization with Quicken data while retaining all the powerful features of Spb Finance.
3. Spb Finance Money Edition is a powerful Pocket PC finance tracker supporting synchronization with Microsoft Money.
*** Updates of Other Editions ***
Together with the new Money edition Spb has updated the Standard and Quick editions. Here are the new features supported by Spb Finance products:
* Export to CSV
* Export to Excel
* Import from Pocket Money
* Improved database engine
* Synchronization with Quicken 2005 (Quick Edition only)
The complete list of Spb Finance features is available at:
http://www.spbsoftwarehouse.com/products/finance
*** Pricing and Availability ***
Spb Finance Money Edition is available for immediate purchase for $19.95 USD. Spb Finance Money Edition is initially available in English, and by December 2004 German, French, Italian, Spanish, and Russian versions are to be released. Existing users of Spb Finance can upgrade to Spb Finance Money Edition for free. Further purchasing and upgrade details are on the Spb Finance product page.
*** Further Information and Downloads ***
Further information regarding Spb Finance Money Edition and other Spb Finance editions can be found on Spb's Web site:
http://www.spbsoftwarehouse.com/products/finance
Features demonstrated through screenshots:
http://www.spbsoftwarehouse.com/products/finance/screenshots.html
A free 15-day trial can be downloaded from:
http://www.spbsoftwarehouse.com/products/finance/download.html
Upgrade information for previous owners:
http://www.spbsoftwarehouse.com/products/finance/upgrade.html
*** About Spb Software House ***
Spb Software House is a software development company, specializing mainly in Pocket PC software. Founded in 1999, the company offers advanced software solutions for use in a wide range of applications.
Source: Spb Software House
Pocket Kingdom: Own The W0rld Challenge On The N-GageTM Arena Tuesday, December 21 2004
Nokia today announced the first ever global online tournament for the N-Gage Arena with the Pocket Kingdom: Own the W0rld Challenge. Over three-months, tournament players from Europe, Africa, Asia-Pacific and the Americas will engage in fierce battle for the ownership of the W0rld.
Starting immediately, players can register for the tournament on http://arena.n-gage.com. Tournament registrations will be accepted until the end of the Qualifier Month, which runs from January 1st to February 1st 2005. During this month, players will battle with their kingdoms to be ranked on the "Monthly Owner" ranking board.
At the end of the Qualifier Month, the top twenty players from the three regional leader boards will move onto the Finals Month (February 1st to March 1st, 2005) and out of those players top three will be rewarded authentic shields hand painted with the N-Gage Arena and Pocket Kingdom logos. The top three Regional Champions and the Tournament Champion will win a full suit of wearable armor and champion trophies for their N-Gage Arena profile page. In addition, the Tournament Champion will be interviewed for the N-Gage Arena and will be heralded as the "Owner of the W0rld" on www.n-gage.com.
Winners will be announced March 10, 2005.
About Pocket Kingdom: Own The W0rld
Pocket Kingdom: Own The WOrld challenges gamers to build a mighty online empire while competing against other players from around the world. Set in a fantasy landscape, it is a game of combat, action and strategy. Send out armies to explore the Map of Ulgress, searching for treasure and new army recruits. Online, in the N-Gage Arena, gamers can encounter thousands of players from around the world, to compete against each other for spoils and glory - all competing to Own the WOrld! Visit www.pocket-kingdom.com for more information.
About N-Gage
The N-Gage game deck is an innovative mobile device that is creating an entirely new market for the games industry. Built for active gamers, the N-Gage platform is the first mobile and connected game deck to feature online high-quality 3D multiplayer game play over Bluetooth wireless technology and GPRS. The N-Gage device also offers unique online games services as well as a comprehensive and growing games catalogue from the leading game publishers. Nokia is the world leader in mobile communications.
Source: Nokia
PocketKiosk Builder v1.2 released Thursday, December 16 2004
Askarya Technologies has released v1.2 of PocketKiosk Builder which is a solution for enterprises for running Pocket PC applications in Fullscreen Kiosk mode.
PocketKiosk Builder is a developer tool using which any Pocket PC application (.exe/.vb/.NET CF) can be run in fullscreen kiosk mode on a Pocket PC device. This way users can be restricted to use a specific application only and that application takes complete control of the screen e.g. you can run Pocket Internet Explorer in full screen mode, thus making sure users don't run any other application such as games, music apps etc.
Benefits:
1. Achieve full employee productivity by ensuring that only single application is running.
2. Avoid accidental device data corruption or system corruption by inexperienced users.
3. Ensure increased battery life as only one application can be run in Kiosk mode.
4. Utilize full screen area on Pocket PC devices having smaller display size.
New Feature added in PocketKiosk Builder v1.2 is that you can execute multiple applications in background while keeping main target application in fullscreen kiosk mode. This is important when main application requires some other supporting application to be running in the background.
PocketKiosk Builder is continously being upgraded as we have been incorporating feedbacks from our customers since initial release. Evaluation version of PocketKiosk Builder is available for download at
http://www.askarya.com/pocketpc/pocketkiosk/pk.htm.
Source: Askarya Technologies
Website: http://www.askarya.com
Source: Parhar
Nokia Launches Tool For Quick And Easy N-Gage Arena Tournaments Tuesday, December 14 2004
Nokia today announced that it has launched a tool to make creating N-Gage Arena Tournaments quick and easy with a minimal investment. The Global Arena Tournament Tool enables operators and retailers the possibility to create their own branded N-Gage Arena tournaments with a wide range of Arena enabled N-Gage games. The first competition using the Global Arena Tournament Tool will start today with Finnish mobile network operator DNA and using Codemaster's acclaimed Colin McRae Rally 2005.
"The Global Arena Tournament Tool makes it easy for operators and retailers to set up and run their own branded N-Gage Arena tournaments for their customers," said Gerard Wiener, Director, Network Gaming Services, Nokia. "We're happy to kick off the first tournament created with the tool with DNA Finland and we welcome anyone else who is interested in running their own branded N-Gage Arena tournament."
"Running an N-Gage Arena tournament is a great way for us to generate interest around our leading role in expanding mobile gaming in Finland," said Markku Siikala, Head of Content and Services, DNA Finland. "All N-Gage game deck owners in Finland can participate, regardless of their network provider, and with a superb title like Colin McRae 2005 to play, we are sure to see some fast-paced rally competition."
The Global Arena Tournament Tool enables operators or retailers to run their own branded N-Gage Arena tournaments. Working together with the N-Gage Arena support team, the tournament can be created and launched in a matter of weeks. The tool's flexibility means that tournaments can be tailored for specific retailers, a specific title or even a specific city, region or country. Even global tournaments are easy to arrange.
Participants may sign up for an N-Gage Arena competition via an operator or retailer hosted website or xHTML site. Once registered, participants can play the selected game and upload their performance results to the N-Gage Arena via their N-Gage game deck. Registered players then have their scores tagged to be included in the competition. The operator or retailer running the competition determines the length of the tournament, which can last a day, a week or even a whole year.
Tournaments can be combined with marketing efforts to boost sales promotions and related activities. In addition to exposure with key target audiences, the N-Gage Arena tournaments help generate interest and activity for operators and retailers, whether their online presence or physical store locations.
About N-Gage
The N-Gage game deck is an innovative mobile device that is creating an entirely new market for the games industry. Built for active gamers, the N-Gage platform is the first mobile and connected game deck to feature online high-quality 3D multiplayer game play over Bluetooth wireless technology and GPRS. The N-Gage device also offers unique online games services as well as a comprehensive and growing games catalogue from the leading game publishers. Nokia is the world leader in mobile communications.
Source: Nokia
Nokia unveils program to help consumers identify original Nokia batteries Tuesday, December 14 2004
Nokia today unveiled its latest initiative in the battle against unsafe, low-quality counterfeit batteries. In order for customers to be able to more easily identify original Nokia batteries from non-original batteries, Nokia introduces an authentication system by implementing hologram labels to all of its new batteries. The hologram label is an advanced step in helping consumers ensure that they are using safe and high-quality original Nokia batteries.
"Consumer safety is our most important concern and we are taking even more aggressive measures to raise consumer awareness about the dangers of counterfeit batteries and poor quality third-party batteries," said Razvan Olosu, Vice President of Mobile Enhancements, Multimedia, Nokia. "With this new Nokia authentication program, we are directly attacking the counterfeiters who manufacture potentially unsafe batteries. The hologram label enables consumers to identify that the battery they are using is indeed an original Nokia Battery."
The hologram label on Nokia batteries consists of a holographic image as well as an authentication code hidden under a scratch-off area on the label. Consumers can visually inspect the holographic image and identify detailed information on it to check whether their battery is an original Nokia Battery. The visual elements include the Nokia Connecting Hands symbol, Nokia Original Enhancements logo, and a series of dots around the Nokia Original Enhancements logo. Each element is visible depending on the viewing angle. In addition, users can verify, either online or via an SMS, the 20-digit authentication code hidden under the scratch-off area.
The implementation of the Nokia labeling program affects all new batteries in Nokia phone sales packages, Nokia battery sales packages, and packages of Nokia mobile enhancements. Sales of Nokia batteries bearing the hologram label have already begun, and they will enter markets gradually. Original Nokia batteries without hologram labels will remain on the market for some time. However, their performance does not differ from those sold with hologram labels.
In addition to the labeling program, Nokia will continue to work with law enforcement authorities to take strong legal measures, including criminal prosecutions, against companies or individuals that sell and distribute counterfeit Nokia products. Such products do not adhere to the stringent safety and quality standards of genuine Nokia products.
In the past, cases have emerged where non-original mobile phone batteries, including counterfeit Nokia batteries, have overheated, causing damage to both batteries and phones. In each and every reported case, the battery in question has been either a counterfeit or a poorly manufactured non-original battery. With the help of the hologram label, users are now able to more easily identify and authenticate their original Nokia batteries - which adhere to strict safety and quality measures - thus minimizing the risk to their phones.
About Nokia
Nokia is a world leader in mobile communications, driving the growth and sustainability of the broader mobility industry. Nokia connects people to each other and the information that matters to them with easy-to-use and innovative products like mobile phones, devices and solutions for imaging, games, media and businesses. Nokia provides equipment, solutions and services for network operators and corporations.
Source: Nokia
Spb Software House Releases Spb Pocket PC Tips & Tricks Tuesday, December 14 2004
Spb Software House, a leading Pocket PC software developer, releases Spb Pocket PC Tips & Tricks - the most complete collection of more than 200 tips and tricks on using the Pocket PC, written by 10 professional Pocket PC authors.
Spb Software House has always paid a lot of attention to improving the overall Pocket PC user experience. We have developed many programs that have helped people to get much more from their Pocket PC. But we have found out that there are still a lot of Pocket PC users who do not use all the power of the built-in Pocket PC programs, and are completely unaware of the many useful things their Pocket PC's can do for them.
How can I type faster? Is it possible to store twice as much music on my storage card without suffering quality loss? How can I watch a DVD movie on my Pocket PC without expensive converters? Does password protection completely protect my data from intruders? What is the best GPS available for my Pocket PC?
There are many questions just like these that not all Pocket PC users know the answer to, but almost all want to know. So, we came up with the idea to create a special application that would contain answers to many Pocket PC related questions and also provide a lot of tips and tricks. To make our idea a reality, we have cooperated with 10 of the most talented, experienced, and well-known Pocket PC authors in the mobile world. Moreover, we wanted to maximize the readability and usability of our program as much as possible. So, now the fruit of our collaboration is Spb Pocket PC Tips & Tricks.
*** About The Authors ***
For people who try to keep up with the ever-changing Pocket PC world, the names of our authors will speak volumes. Most of them are experts and gurus in the PDA world because they maintain or, at least regularly contribute for the most popular Pocket PC related websites, such as Geekzone.co.nz, pocketnow.com, PDAGold.com, PocketPCThoughts.com and others.
Each topic is written by the author who is most experienced in that area. For example, the GPS topic is written by Andreu Ares who has been the moderator of the GPS forum over at TodoPocketPC.com for the last 3 years. Also, the Phone Edition is written by Darryl Burling, who is well-known as an expert in Pocket PC Phone Edition questions.
*** Pricing ***
One can download a free trial version, which contains one tip in each section to get an idea of what the whole topic would be like. The full version costs $19.95.
*** Further information about Spb Pocket PC Tips & Tricks ***
Further information regarding Spb Pocket PC Tips & Tricks can be found on the Spb Web site:
http://www.spbsoftwarehouse.com/products/tipsandtricks/
Spb Pocket PC Tips & Tricks screenshots:
http://www.spbsoftwarehouse.com/products/tipsandtricks/screenshots.html
Download Spb Pocket PC Tips & Tricks here:
http://www.spbsoftwarehouse.com/products/tipsandtricks/download.html
*** About Spb Software House ***
Spb Software House is a software development company, specializing mainly in Pocket PC software. Founded in 1999, the company offers advanced software solutions for use in a wide range of applications.
Source: Spb Software House
IAMBIC UNVEILS AGENDUS 9, THE NEXT GENERATION OF ITS AWARD-WINNING PRODUCTIVITY ENHANCEMENT SOFTWARE FOR PALM OS® DEVICES Monday, December 6 2004
iambic, Inc., a leading provider of productivity enhancement software for handheld computers (PDAs and smartphones), today announced the release of Agendus 9, a powerful new version of its award-winning, fully-integrated, personal information manager for Palm OS devices. Agendus 9 delivers a higher level of functionality and offers a richer, more insightful experience for palmOne Treo users.
Agendus 9 also features the most robust To Do management system available in a handheld. To Do’s can be organized hierarchically, which allows users to create sub tasks for any action item. Additionally, for the first time on a Palm OS device, Agendus 9 includes an “Importance/Urgency” matrix to help the user set priorities.
Acknowledging that many Palm OS devices have the ability to connect wirelessly, Agendus 9 also introduces a special over the air feature that enables users to easily access weather information for any contact’s geographical location in their address book.
“We’ve done some very exciting things with this release, especially in the areas of productivity enhancement where managing To Do’s may have been cumbersome in the past,” said Vidal Graupera, CEO and founder of iambic, Inc. “This is, by far, the most exciting release of Agendus yet, and it very much maps to our overall plan of helping users unleash the power of their handheld devices.”
Other Agendus 9 Features:
• Call handling features automatically pop up during incoming calls, enabling the user to easily schedule meetings, send emails, create To Dos, etc. Additionally, calls are logged into Agendus’ contact history tracker.
• A special meeting mode converts a user’s phone to “silent mode” when a scheduled meeting begins, and automatically returns the phone back to its normal ring-tone when the meeting is scheduled to end.
• Photo picker feature enables control of the Treo camera hardware directly from within the Agendus software. As a result, users will be able to shoot pictures and associate them with contacts, meetings, memos or To Do’s on the fly.
• “Free time” finder automatically searches for available blocks of time to help facilitate meeting scheduling.
• Five applications in one functionality that now includes a fully-integrated memo pad.
“This newest release of Agendus is very impressive and certainly the killer app that Treo users need to take full advantage of their phone,” said John Waller, president of the Silicon Valley Palm Users Group. “Plus, for users of the Tungsten and Zire devices ¬-- or even those thinking of putting a PDA on their holiday wish list -- Agendus 9’s ease of use and powerful, yet functional, features will immensely improve their productivity.”
Agendus 9 Professional can be downloaded and purchased from www.iambic.com for $39.95.
About iambic, Inc.
Since 1994, iambic, Inc. has been developing powerful Palm OS and Symbian OS software for both business and personal use. Today, iambic is recognized worldwide for creating sophisticated yet user-friendly solutions that help both business organizations and individuals everywhere save time, manage their activities more effectively and get the most out of their handheld computers.
Source: iambic
Ericsson announce the winners of Mobile Application Awards 2004 Thursday, December 2 2004
Ericsson rewarded yesterday, at a ceremony in Zurich, Switzerland, the winners of this year's best mobile applications in its annual Mobile Application Awards. The winning companies are Gavitec AG, Wayfinder Systems AB, Artificial Life Inc. and Softhouse Nordic AB.
The Ericsson Mobile Application Awards is an international competition organized and run by Ericsson. The purpose of the Awards is to find the best, market-ready mobile applications focusing on services that add value, create convenience and make daily life and work easier and more efficient.
Over two hundred applications from 34 countries where submitted for the 2004 Awards. Twelve finalists where selected in four categories, based on criteria such as professionalism, market potential, innovation, consumer friendliness and ease-of-implementation by the operators and the media industry.
The finalists came from Australia, Germany, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Hong Kong, Austria, USA, and the UK.
The four winning applications are:
"Best Mobile Enterprise" - Gavitec AG from Germany with Lavasphere, a very convenient barcode reader solution that can be used for all kinds of solutions e.g. mobile ticketing or product information.
"Best Information Application" - Wayfinder Systems AB from Sweden with Wayfinder EuroNavigator that turns the mobile or smartphone into a GPS-based voice guided fully-fledged navigation system.
"Best Mobile Gaming" - Artificial Life Inc. from Hong Kong with V-girl, an interactive 3D role playing real life simulation for 3G.
"Best Mobile Entertainment" - Softhouse Nordic AB from Sweden with Twin Factor, a fun application that lets your mobile tell you whom you resemble and to which degree.
The finalists got the unique opportunity to present their services live to an exclusive audience comprising of executives from mobile network operators, venture capitalists and other industry players.
The winners were selected by the audience through live SMS voting.
"With 3G commercially launched in many parts of Europe and Asia attractive applications are of great importance for not only the consumers but also for operators, vendors and the content industry,"
said Carl-Henric Svanberg, Ericsson President and CEO. "The Ericsson Mobile Application Awards proves that developers worldwide provide incredible creativity that will result in real business opportunities ready for market launch."
Ericsson is shaping the future of Mobile and Broadband Internet communications through its continuous technology leadership.
Providing innovative solutions in more than 140 countries, Ericsson is helping to create the most powerful communication companies in the world.
Source: Ericsson
Ericsson and Warner Music International sign content distribution agreement across 28 countries in Europe Wednesday, December 1 2004
Today at the Ericsson Mobile Application Awards in Zurich, Ericsson and Warner Music International announced that they have signed a mobile music distribution agreement for 28 markets throughout Europe.
The content will be distributed via Ericsson's mobile music service M-USE.
Under the agreement, Ericsson receives the right to distribute both traditional mobile content types such as polyphonic ringtones as well as newer formats such as mastertones (ringtones based on original recordings), artist logos, artist autographs, ringbacktones, and more.
"Warner Music has a very impressive line-up of artists and together with our customers, we will make Warner's music available to mobile consumers throughout Europe," says Hans Vestberg, Senior Vice President, Business Unit Global Services, Ericsson. "Ericsson experiences very high demand for our mobile music service M-USE, and with the addition of the great content and promotion opportunities Warner brings to the table, we expect the demand to increase even further."
"We see tremendous potential in the mobile sales channel and in Ericsson we have an ideal partner to help us maximize this opportunity internationally," says Jay Durgan, Senior Vice President of strategic partnerships and business development, Warner Music.
"Together we assist operators in introducing consumers to a whole new mobile music experience."
Warner Music's content is already part of the M-USE service offered in Austria and Sweden, and will soon be included in the M-USE service offering throughout Europe.
M-USE is part of Ericsson's Managed Services Hosting offering, where Ericsson and operators work as partners to go to market quickly with new services, while controlling capital and operational costs.
Ericsson is shaping the future of Mobile and Broadband Internet communications through its continuous technology leadership.
Source: Ericsson
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