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News: Software Spies On Windows Mobile Smartphones

In an article on windowsfordevices.com, a new activity-monitoring program called Mobile Spy is discussed. The article said in part:

"Retina-X Studios has introduced a call and messaging activity-monitoring service for Windows Mobile Smartphones. "Mobile Spy" enables employers, parents, or other suspicious people to monitor SMS (Short Message Service) text messages and call details online in real time, according to the company."

With the introduction of this parental control-style program, Windows Mobile Smartphones seem to be moving more into the mainstream.

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Review: Some of My Favorite Things

In an article in the June/July 2007 issue of Smartphone & Pocket PC magazine author Dan Hanttula discusses how to get more out of your Windows Mobile device. He said in part:

"Windows Mobile accessories are like the catalogs you receive during the holiday shopping season; there are so many of them that it can be almost impossible to separate the good from the bad. Were going to help you out by looking at a few of the most useful accessories and uncovering their important benefits. Well also discuss some of the ways you can get more out of each accessory."

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Tip#362: Use Your Alarm To Wake Up To Music

Many bedside alarms these days include a setting that allows you to wake up to music first thing in the morning. The Pocket PC is no different. You can use the third-party program The Core Pocket Media Player (TCPMP) and the built-in Alarms program to wake up to music. Here’s how to do it:

1) Set up the alarm on your Pocket PC by going to Start >Settings >System tab >Clock & Alarms.

2) Enter a description of the alarm (for example, “Daily Wakeup”).

3) Select the day or days and the time you want the alarm to activate and tap OK.

4) Open TCPMP, select the song you want to wake up to, and press Play. (You can download TCPMP here.)

5) When the song begins, turn off your Pocket PC. Now at the designated time, the alarm tone with still sound, but your selected music will also continue to play.

Based on a tip in the PocketPCmag.com Forums by Spudley112

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Hot Download of the Week: MobiTV

With MobiTV your phone becomes a portable TV. Watch your favorite channels right in the palm of your hand. If you can use a remote control, you can use MobiTV. The Emmy® Award winning service is available through your wireless carrier and offers many popular TV channels such as MSNBC, ABC News Now, CNN, FOX News Channel, Fox Sports, ESPN 3GTV, NBC Mobile, CNBC, CSPAN, The Discovery Channel, TLC, The Weather Channel and others that deliver cartoons, music videos and comedy.

Price: $9.99 per month

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Use With: Treo, Palm, and Window Mobile Devices

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Article: Run Palm OS Applications!

In an article in the June/July 2007 issue of Smartphone & Pocket PC magazine, author Nate Adcock discusses how you are able to run games and applications that are designed for the Palm OS on your Windows Mobile Pocket PC or Smartphone. He says in part:

"Last year, I began looking for a new Windows Mobile device to replace my aging HP iPAQ. Much to my chagrin, I discovered that standard Pocket PCs-the ones without phones built into them-are almost a thing of the past. In the end, I settled on an iPAQ hx2495, an older Windows Mobile 5 device that is still being marketed by HP. But before I did, I took a hard look at Palms selection of PDAs and was impressed with some of the software on their devices."

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Jim Karpen's Hot Web Site of the Week: Minisphere

Speaking of the mobile web, there’ve been a number of developments.

One of the better mobile directories is Minisphere, which was recently refurbished with a simpler interface and smaller footprint, as well as simpler steps for the customization of your home page. Minisphere features the best web sites formatted for mobile browsers in areas like Travel, Media, News, and Sports.

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Alan Zaks reviews Parrot's new Bluetooth Boombox.

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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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