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News: The "Super Phone" Nokia N95

In a post on smartphonethoughts.com, author Kris Kumar discusses the buzz surrounding the new non-Windows Mobile Nokia N95 Smartphone which includes a GPS sensor and a 5 mega pixel camera. The post said in part:

"The Internet is abuzz with the launch of the Nokia N95. It is being touted as the "super phone." Has Nokia really created a new category? It definitely has a whole bunch of features that I wish were available in my Windows Mobile smart phone. For starters it has GPS sensor. How long do we have to wait to see that as a standard Windows Mobile smart phone feature. The N95 has a generous 2.6” screen. It has a 5 Mega-pixel, yes a 5 Mega-pixel camera. The amazing thing about the camera is that it features Carl Zeiss lens with auto-focus. It has TV-out capability to play back the videos directly from the device."

Will Smartphones like the N95 become the standard for the next generation of mobile devices?

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Review: Windows Mobile Security and Patch Management

In an article in the Apr/May 2007 issue of Smartphone & Pocket PC magazine, author Chris De Herrera discusses the importance of addressing security and patch management on your Window Mobile device. He said in part:

"If you work in Information Technology or have been using Windows on your desktop, you may be aware that security and patch management are critical tasks that must be addressed, especially on any device where you store information. With Windows Mobile, you cannot afford to ignore security and patch management either. This article provides an overview of the latest in Windows Mobile 5.0 security and patch management. Where appropriate, I have included my recommendations to improve security. As with any recommendation, you must consider what is best for your environment and security requirements."

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Tip#357: Switch Views Quickly With The Hardware Button In Calendar

To quickly cycle through the day, week, month, and year views in Calendar on your Pocket PC, press the Calendar hardware button repeatedly. Pressing the Contacts hardware button in the same fashion will cycle through any categories that have been set up.

Based on a tip from spbclub.com.

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Hot Download of the Week: SPB Mobile Shell

Introduces the next generation user interface while keeping all the advantages of a Windows Mobile device. It dramatically improves the standard user interface and adds features that most users expect from a modern PDA phone.

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Article: Trends In Field Service Automation

In an article in the Apr/May 2007 issue of Smartphone & Pocket PC magazine, author Nathan Clevenger discusses field services being more effective and efficient. He said in part:

"What happens to your productivity if the air conditioning unit at the office takes a vacation on a steamy summer day? Or what if the copy machine decides to start smoking while printing your presentation handouts five minutes before the big meeting? How do you feel when the power goes out right as you put your feet up to watch the big game? And what would you do if a malfunctioning piece of medical equipment caused injury to you or a family member? As consumers, most of us simply take maintenance and repair services for granted. We are totally oblivious and don't even think about it until something breaks. We just want things fixed as soon as possible. We don't care how it gets done, we want it done now."

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Jim Karpen's Hot Web Site of the Week: A Report from the CTIA Trade Show

Jason Dunn, one of the most prominent Windows Mobile experts, recently attended the CTIA trade show and did an excellent job of reporting the latest and greatest, including videos.

Check out his CTIA blog. Even though the event is over, he’s continuing to post related news. His coverage includes a post about the latest and sexiest devices from HTC, replete with photos. Many of his other posts include images of new devices. And being a video enthusiast, he includes many videos too, such as a video showing the free software from MSNBC.com that lets you conveniently access their content via a Windows Mobile phone device.

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From Our Blogs: Using National Weather Service On A Windows Mobile Device

Werner discusses using the Weather Service's Radar Loop to view weather conditions (in the U.S. only) and how the enhanced version can be made to work on Windows Mobile devices.

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WINDOWS MOBILE UPDATE is edited by Michelle Talley. To submit a news item, suggest software, contribute a tip, mention a hot website, make a suggestion, offer a comment, or air a gripe, e-mail her at michelle@PocketPCmag.com.

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