From The Editor

You may have noticed that our cover logo has changed a little. We're still Smartphone & Pocket PC magazine, but the word "Smartphone" is now larger and more prominent in the title. This reflects the following two facts: First, Microsoft is now referring to all new Windows Mobile phone-enabled devices as "Smartphones." Second, almost all future Windows Mobile devices will have phones in them.

We will not "dumb down" the magazine!

In our last issue, publisher Hal Goldstein discussed how all this would affect the focus of the magazine. The second page of this issue's Inbox includes some e-mails from disappointed subscribers and Hal's responses. To reiterate the points—and promises—he makes:

• We will not "dumb down" the magazine.
• We will continue to cover and support built-in and third-party applications for the Pocket PC, whether the device has a phone in it or not, and whatever Microsoft decides to call the device.
• We will continue to offer user profiles, tips, how-tos, and hardware and software reviews.
• We will continue to provide enterprise users with articles of interest to them.
• We will add some phone-related content because almost all future devices will have phones in them.

Our continued commitment to you

This issue is a good example of our continued commitment to our subscriber base. In it, we have reviews of a number of new Windows Mobile 6 devices. All of them have integrated phone capability, but most of them are based on the Pocket PC design (i.e., they have touchscreens and run Pocket PC software).

Our "Software and Accessories" section has a major focus on utility software—most of it is designed to run on Pocket PCs. You'll also find our regular "Games Roundup" and a comprehensive article on Today and Home screen themes. The latter describes where to find free themes and how to create your own. Another article in this section looks at software, accessories, and services we saw at this year's CTIA wireless show.

This issue's "Enterprise" section is outstanding. In it, you'll find profiles on the use of Windows Mobile handhelds in the utility, service, and supply chain industries. You'll learn about the Windows Mobile ecosystem and who's at the top of it (hint: It's not Microsoft). You'll read about using mobile, phone-enabled devices with asset management solutions, and much more.

Our "How to Use" section has an assortment of tips, tricks, and advice from the experts on our blogs and forums. We have a number of interesting user profiles and an excellent article on the future of text messaging. Our regular "What's Online" column looks at some free push e-mail, voicemail, and mobile search solutions for Windows Mobile users. Finally, Hal's Pocket View column discusses the role phone companies will play in the future of Windows Mobile devices.

Yes, some of the content in this issue relates to the phone component in these devices. But there's plenty of material that the general reader or enterprise user will find interesting.

We will continue to publish a magazine that helps you stay connected, have fun, and work smart!