There’s a world of content out there on the Internet, as you well know, and it doesn’t always come conveniently packaged for the small screen of your device. Mobile portals have been a real boon, and this week I want to tell you about some new ones that deserve a look.

This is your chance: the impressive Skyfire browser is freely available until August 30. Also, this week there’s lots of device news, including the official announcement of the Palm Treo Pro, the September arrival of the first Android device (from T-Mobile), and Reviews of the HTC Touch Pro.

Rumors are about that Verizon and Sprint will be offering the HTC Touch Diamond and HTC Touch Pro. Plus, there’s a great video on YouTube of the amazing Touch Pro interface. This week we’ll also note a few reviews of the new HP iPAQ 910 and leaked information about the Treo 850.

I’m surprised I haven’t yet mentioned ChaCha, a free, human-powered service that lets you ask any question and sends you an answer via text message. Also, this week we’ll note an update of Windows Live for Windows Mobile and discuss various opportunities for downloading software, including freeware, directly to your device.

We’ve recently redesigned our web site, and I’m impressed. It must be among the best Windows Mobile/Smartphone sites on the Internet. This week we’ll also note a video review of the Samsung and other device news, as well as a new version of Google Maps for Windows Mobile.

Reviews of the Treo 800w, iPAQ 910, and Samsung Omnia are popping up, so I want to note these and give a bit more info about these and other new devices. Also, this week we’ll touch on the new mobile version of Live Mesh, Microsoft’s new approach to cloud computing.

Treo 800w and iPAQ 910

I’ve been giving so much coverage to the exciting new touch devices that I sort of forget that there are other form factors that continue to be popular, including those like the BlackBerry with a front-facing keyboard.

Alerts.com looks like a useful new service, so this week we’ll take a quick look at that as well as note other online tips and help, including tips from Microsoft and the relaunch of our forums.

I’ve been touting Yahoo Go, and haven’t yet mentioned AOL’s MyMobile, which is somewhat similar — a free application that gives you handy access to a range of Internet content. So I thought I’d cover it this week, along with news and reviews about new devices.

A couple of the better freebies just got even better, with recent updates to Yahoo Go and Dashwire. In addition to noting these, I want to highlight Microsoft’s Windows Mobile web site and mention two new offerings on our site: the 2008 Best Software nominees and a new wristwatch phone.

Dashwire Releases New Version

As usual, Apple’s June 9 announcement of MobileMe stirred things up a bit, pointing toward a future of “cloud computing.” This week we’ll look at that and a new service for Microsoft Exchange-like syncing, as well as freebies and reviews of new devices.

“Cloud Computing” and Apple’s New MobileMe

YouMail is a great, and free, voicemail service filled with features, which now include visual voicemail. Plus, this week we’ll note some more reviews and announcements of hot new devices, including a video of the Samsung Omnia's touch interface.

YouMail — Free and Feature-filled Voicemail

Perhaps timed to coincide with the announcement of the iPhone 3G, a couple more exciting new Windows Mobile phones were recently announced by Samsung and HTC. This week we’ll also note more reviews of the Touch Diamond, as well as new devices from E-TEN.

Apple iPhone 3G

Apple stirred things up again Monday with it’s announcement of the iPhone 3G, and as in the past it will likely affect the direction of the industry.

Google’s new Android platform isn’t for Windows Mobile devices, but I want to point you to some exciting demo videos — because it’s inevitable that your phone, whatever the platform, will eventually have these kinds of features. Also, this week we’ll note other new devices and some freebies.

Videos of Live Demo of Android

I’ve been a bit confused by the Windows Live offerings for mobile devices, so this week I thought I’d point to a few more bits of information. Plus, this week we’ll note browser news and some reviews of new devices.

Windows Live for Mobile Devices

This week I want to alert you to Live Search and Yahoo Go updates, plus the arrival of a post-beta version of Windows Live Mobile. Also, we’ll note a few new devices, including one with a digital TV receiver.

Updates for Live Search Mobile and Yahoo Go

In my mind, these are two major connected applications, as both Microsoft and Yahoo vie to give you a handy free resource for mobile content.

HTC has rightly been getting a lot of notice for its series of Touch devices, which some users feel are setting the standard for ease of use in the Windows Mobile arena. The latest entry is the HTC Touch Diamond, announced last week and due in North America later this year.

The iPhone continues to influence the industry, with the forthcoming HTC Touch Diamond sporting a remarkable new and stylish interface. I’ll point you to some videos of that, as well as other Windows Mobile iPhone-like interfaces.

HTC Touch Diamond

HTC has rightly been getting a lot of notice for its series of Touch devices, which some users feel are setting the standard for ease of use in the Windows Mobile arena.

 Microsoft Downloads — Keep in mind Microsoft’s Cool Stuff Web page, with ring tones, themes, wallpapers, games, and the mobile applications Live Search, Zumobi, and Viigo. You can download directly to your device by going to windowsmobile.com/coolstuff.

Doug Goldring has posted yet another installment of his free games roundups, so this week I wanted to note that as well as some other freebies, some great tips, and more on connected applications.

Free Games

This week we note some freeware, news about video offerings including YouTube, and new devices and updates.

Freebies: mDigger Aggregator, Duplicates Eliminator

mDigger came out early last year. In addition to being an RSS, podcast, and vidcast aggregator, it also lets you gather content from regular mobile sites. It has a helpful catalog of RSS feeds worldwide. You need to register on the site, set up your feeds, and download the application. You can also view your feeds via your
Web browser.