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November 2006 - Posts

Windows live search mobile beta available

You can now try the Windows Live Search Mobile Beta ! The Windows Live Search Beta for mobile application gives you fast access to local search and maps, driving directions, and even local traffic information. When you get your search results, you can Read More...
Posted Thursday, November 30, 2006 2:12 PM by jasonlan | 8 Comments

working from home - snow hits seattle

Every time I come to Seattle I always find the weather very similar to the UK. It's rainy and gray a lot.... There is a running joke that it only rains in Seattle twice a week - Monday to Thursday and Friday to Sunday! Seattle also seems to have the same Read More...
Posted Wednesday, November 29, 2006 2:35 PM by jasonlan | 1 Comments

O2 launch XDA Orbit in the UK

O2 have just made available the HTC Artemis as the O2 XDA Orbit . It has a 2 mega pixel camera, integrated Wifi and GPS. It also comes pre-loaded with the ALK Co-Pilot Satellite Navigation Software. You can get more details on the device HERE Read More...
Posted Wednesday, November 29, 2006 1:27 PM by jasonlan | 3 Comments

Samsung blackjack tv ads

I'm over in the US at the moment at our Headquarters in Redmond. Whilst struggling with my jetlag I saw this Cingular Samsung Blackjack Advert on TV. I was watching it thinking - wow that's cool... and then I realised it's a Windows Mobile device :) I Read More...
Posted Tuesday, November 28, 2006 3:11 PM by jasonlan | 1 Comments

New Windows Mobile ads

If you haven't seen these already - the new Windows Mobile ads can be seen at workwherever.com . The videos centre around “Frank,” the world’s most dedicated Business Power User and a series of overwhelming situations Frank finds himself in, such as getting Read More...
Posted Tuesday, November 28, 2006 5:57 AM by jasonlan | 4 Comments

Samsung blackjack battery life

There are a huge number of threads circulating the blogosphere right now about how to extend the battery life of the Samsung Blackjack device. Everyone seems to *love* the device but want the battery to last much longer..... Now I got slammed by a few Read More...
Posted Monday, November 27, 2006 2:45 PM by jasonlan | 4 Comments

T-Mobile Dash (and HTC S620) review

The team over at Mobile Tech Review have written a great review of the T-Mobile Dash (also known as HTC S620 or code name excalibur) You can check out the review HERE Read More...
Posted Friday, November 24, 2006 7:27 PM by jasonlan | 0 Comments

Forget the lg chocolate phone....

One of my german colleagues forwarded this to me as a piece of Friday humour :) It's the Marziphone! :) It's available now at a discounted price of 9.95 euros. That's pretty good value for a qwerty smartphone ;) http://pocketland.de/product.php?prod_id=33776&SID=f2dd0be6c591dc4d4778b15a930624b Read More...
Posted Friday, November 24, 2006 7:23 PM by jasonlan | 0 Comments

Checkpoint launch ssl vpn solution for windows mobile

Checkpoint have recently launched an SSL VPN solution for Windows Mobile devices that provides some very interesting capabilities. Firstly it supports seamless roaming between networks (3G, WiFi etc..) whilst maintaining session and caching credentials. Read More...
Posted Thursday, November 23, 2006 7:37 PM by jasonlan | 1 Comments

Windows Mobile MCP Exams - new course material now available!!

We've just released the E-Learning course for the 70-540: TS: Microsoft® Windows Mobile - Application Development MCP Exam. This 12 hour collection teaches how to develop, deploy and maintain Windows Mobile 5.0 applications. These courses will also prepare Read More...
Posted Wednesday, November 22, 2006 5:43 PM by jasonlan | 2 Comments

MOBILITY WEBCASTS FOR DECEMBER

We've just released details of the Mobility Webcasts we are delivering in December. They are outlined below: Momentum Webcast: Enable Your Mobile Workforce by Using Mobile Solutions from Microsoft (Level 100) Monday, December 11, 2006 - 11:00 AM - 12:00 Read More...
Posted Wednesday, November 22, 2006 10:19 AM by jasonlan | 0 Comments

htc RELEASE THE P4350

Wow! This week has been a very busy week for new devices !! HTC yesterday announced and released the HTC P4350 (was code named Herald) It's a slimmer version of the HTC Hermes (or TyTn) but does not have 3G/UMTS in it. In fact it's as slim as the original Read More...
Posted Tuesday, November 21, 2006 8:32 AM by jasonlan | 1 Comments

i-mate release two new devices - jaq3 and pda-l

i-mate have just released two new Windows Mobile 5.0 devices. Both the JAQ3 and PDA-L provide GPRS, EDGE and Integrated WiFi. They also both have 2 megapixel cameras. You can read the press release HERE Read More...
Posted Tuesday, November 21, 2006 6:05 AM by jasonlan | 0 Comments

ETEN X500 and m700 released

Yesterday ETEN released two new devices - the X500 and the M700. The X500 is a very thin Windows Mobile Pocket PC Phone device with integrated GPS and WiFi. The M700 is a slightly larger device as it houses an integrated keyboard. msmobilenews.com has Read More...
Posted Tuesday, November 21, 2006 6:00 AM by jasonlan | 0 Comments

OUTLOOK 2007 Mobile Service

Now that Office 2007 has RTM'd I've had a few questions from customers asking about the Outlook 2007 Mobile Service. Outlook Mobile Service is a new feature in Microsoft Office Outlook 2007 that you use to create and send text messages as well as multimedia Read More...
Posted Tuesday, November 21, 2006 5:32 AM by jasonlan | 0 Comments

Orange offer free trial of sat nav solution

I spoke with Orange's Sat Nav PM and it seems they offer a free trial of their Sat Nav solution based on Webraska - free for 7 days. This includes speed camera alerts and real time traffic information! To get access to the trial just go HERE Read More...
Posted Monday, November 20, 2006 6:20 PM by jasonlan | 0 Comments

FIZZ SOFTWARE release FIZZ Traveller 2.4

One of my new favourite pieces of software has just had an upgrade released to version 2.4 Fizz Traveller has support for Weather in 58,000 places, World Clocks and my favourite feature for currency conversion so when I'm in a foreign country I can work Read More...
Posted Saturday, November 18, 2006 7:36 PM by jasonlan | 0 Comments

Voice Command 1.6 gets released! Now with Bluetooth support

Voice Command 1.6 has just released and is available on Handango The new features available are: New! Bluetooth hands free control: Bluetooth hands free control enhances your hands free eyes free experience and adds privacy to your spoken notifications. Read More...
Posted Friday, November 17, 2006 12:11 PM by jasonlan | 12 Comments

[OFFTOPIC] the coolest non-windows mobile thing i've seen for a while - anagram

Whilst my blog is dedicated to Windows Mobile - I often come across really amazing technologies and solutions that just astound me. Often it's the most simple things that are the best and this is certainly one of them. The product is called Anagram - Read More...
Posted Thursday, November 16, 2006 5:34 PM by jasonlan | 5 Comments

TECH-ED IT FORUM DAY 4 - My 1st Session over and done with!

Well my blog was quiet yesterday as I had the usual last minute panic of - arghhh! I hate my presentation - must change it! My presentation today was entitled 'How to deploy Windows Mobile and Exchange 2003 to 40,000 people' - it used to be called 'Windows Read More...
Posted Thursday, November 16, 2006 5:24 PM by jasonlan | 0 Comments

CINGULAR ANNOUNCE THE SAMSUNG BLACKJACK i607

Cingular in the US yesterday announced that they will make available in the next few days the Samsung i607 'Blackjack' Windows Mobile Smartphone. This device has a great keyboard and for all those 'scrollers' out there - it even has a scrollwheel. The Read More...
Posted Tuesday, November 14, 2006 10:49 AM by jasonlan | 0 Comments

Mobile and embedded devcon 2007 call for papers

We're looking for experienced conference presenters who have built and deployed mobile devices and applications to come and share their best practices and tips and tricks at Microsoft's Mobile and Embedded Developer Conference (MEDC) 2007. Call for Papers Read More...
Posted Tuesday, November 14, 2006 10:36 AM by jasonlan | 0 Comments

IT FORUM DAY 2

The Exhibition area opens today and if you are at IT Forum - come along to the Windows Mobile stand. We've got i-mate, Palm, Synchronica, Symbol, iAnywhere, Brightpoint, Avanade and a whole host of other partners on our stand. If you are looking for new Read More...
Posted Tuesday, November 14, 2006 10:22 AM by jasonlan | 0 Comments

TECHED- IT FORUM 1st day

Here at TechEd IT Forum it's glorious sunshine and the buzz of the conference is just beginning! I've had a nice quiet start to the conference as I only had one pre-conference session! Chaos starts tomorrow :) I took the time to explore my surroundings Read More...
Posted Monday, November 13, 2006 4:29 PM by jasonlan | 0 Comments

O2 release the XDA STEALTH

O2 has just announced the XDA Stealth Pocket PC Phone. It's O2's first non-HTC device and has a slider phone keyboard underneath the main button array. You can check out details of the specification HERE Read More...
Posted Monday, November 13, 2006 4:27 PM by jasonlan | 3 Comments

DECEMBER Microsoft Messaging and Mobility UK User Group SIGN UP AVAILABLE

The details for the December Microsoft Messaging and Mobility User Group in the UK (MMMUG) have been made available! It's taking place on 7th December at Microsoft Campus In Reading! One of my colleagues Brett Johnson is one of the key speakers and he's Read More...
Posted Sunday, November 12, 2006 5:31 PM by jasonlan | 4 Comments

Windows Mobility Marvels

Want to download all previously recorded Webcasts that are available on-demand on MSDN? These cover Window Mobile development topics and technologies like Windows Mobile 5.0 Pocket PC/smartphone , Microsoft Visual Studio 2005, the .NET Compact Framework Read More...
Posted Friday, November 10, 2006 6:10 PM by jasonlan | 1 Comments

Motorola Buys Good Technology

Wow - Motorola is going on a shopping spree! The Wall Street Journal today had an article stating that Motorola had agreed to buy Good Technology Inc. Good Technology are a provider of push email who support both Windows Mobile and the Palm OS. You can Read More...
Posted Friday, November 10, 2006 5:47 PM by jasonlan | 0 Comments

Special microsoft deal - US DEVICE DISCOUnTS - get a t-mobile dash for $99

I just got alerted to this deal so thought I would blog it :) It is US only but if you are based/live there then this could be of interest :) In partnership with T-Mobile we are offering up to $300 off a Windows-Mobile powered phone. - $ 99 for the T-Mobile Read More...
Posted Thursday, November 09, 2006 9:50 PM by jasonlan | 2 Comments

WANT TO DOUBLE YOUR SAMSUNG i320 battery life?

I had a few customers unhappy with the Samsung i320 battery life. One of my colleagues discovered that you can boost the battery life of the i320 by simply deactivating the IR port, which is always on 24/7 in the standard set-up out of the box. This should Read More...
Posted Thursday, November 09, 2006 9:06 PM by jasonlan | 3 Comments

ARe you going to tech-ed IT FORUM?

This years Tech-Ed IT Forum is completely sold out! It should be a great event! I'm going to be there for the entire week and I've got two sessions which I am delivering.. UCM317 How can you deliver Mobile E-mail to over 40,000 users with Exchange 2003 Read More...
Posted Thursday, November 09, 2006 8:03 AM by jasonlan | 3 Comments

usb charging the palm treo 750v

My only 2 major complaints about the Palm Treo 750v are that 1) The connections are proprietary 2) You can't USB charge it.. Whilst I understand the legacy of ensuring the Palm accesories work with all devices and hence the proprietary connector rather Read More...
Posted Wednesday, November 08, 2006 7:17 AM by jasonlan | 0 Comments

Modaco review the palm treo 750v

Paul has again produced an excellent in-depth review of the Palm Treo 750v device on the Modaco site. You can check out the review HERE Read More...
Posted Wednesday, November 08, 2006 6:51 AM by jasonlan | 0 Comments

Fujitsu siemens pocket loox t830 review

I just got hold of one of these devices and was about to write a review when I saw that 4WinMobile had published a fantastic in-depth review. I have to agree with their conclusion in that when you first see the device you will think - 'OMG that thing Read More...
Posted Tuesday, November 07, 2006 10:16 AM by jasonlan | 2 Comments

Vodafone signs new terminal platform agreement with Microsoft

Today Vodafone and Microsoft announced a strategic collaboration to standardise the use of the Windows Mobile platform in Vodafone's smartphone portfolio! This collaboration means that Vodafone is able to achieve more OS consistency across it's device Read More...
Posted Monday, November 06, 2006 8:48 PM by jasonlan | 0 Comments

ENCRYPTING MOBILE DEVICES: A BEST PRACTICE THAT NO ONE USES

Credant Technology recently commissioned a survey which the results have now been published and covered on SearchCio.com. The survey was looking into how many organisations used data encryption on their mobile devices. Credant surveyed 426 IT professionals Read More...
Posted Sunday, November 05, 2006 8:07 PM by jasonlan | 5 Comments

DIRECT PUSH SECURITY FUD

In the past week Jack Gold Associates published a report entitled “Microsoft’s Direct Push Insecurity” This latest FUD (Fear Uncertainty and Doubt) centres around some security concerns over Windows Mobile. To get access to the report you do unfortunately Read More...
Posted Sunday, November 05, 2006 8:02 PM by jasonlan | 10 Comments

HTC P3300 review

Following up on his recent review of the i-mate SPL - Paul at Modaco has just published a review of the HTC P3300 device The P3300 is a Windows Mobile device in a growing category of Satellite Navigation equipped Windows Mobile Pocket PC Phones. Competing Read More...
Posted Saturday, November 04, 2006 7:11 PM by jasonlan | 0 Comments

Orange launch sat nav solution

Orange have recently launched an Off-Board Satellite Navigation solution. Off-board means that none of the maps are stored on the device. This has obvious advantages and disadvantages: Pro's You always have up to date maps! No Storage Card required Con's Read More...
Posted Friday, November 03, 2006 9:49 AM by jasonlan | 0 Comments

Windows live barcode

Windows Live Barcode got launched on live.com a couple of days ago... Windows Live Barcode website I've had a few people ask.... What is Windows Live Barcode Windows Live Barcode is a set of services that transfer information between various media (PCs, Read More...
Posted Friday, November 03, 2006 8:39 AM by jasonlan | 6 Comments

WINDOWS EMBEDDED CE 6.0 released

On Nov 1st Craig Mundie announced the release of Windows CE 6.0! You can get lots of details about this release from the Microsoft.com site! Just to avoid any confusion... Windows CE 6.0 is NOT Windows Mobile 6.0 as I've had a few customers confused by Read More...
Posted Friday, November 03, 2006 8:33 AM by jasonlan | 0 Comments

WINDOWS MOBILE DEVICE CENTER OVERVIEW

With the upcoming Windows Vista release I thought I'd publish a blog article on the Windows Mobile Device Center (WMDC) I also managed to grab some screenshots when I was working with our PM - Prithvi so I thought I'd share those too! So what is the Windows Read More...
Posted Thursday, November 02, 2006 10:59 AM by jasonlan | 47 Comments

SavaJe falls quiet

The Register has just published an article relating to the demise of the SavaJe mobile platform. It looks like they have run out of capital to develop their Java based mobile phone OS which took many of the enhanced functionalities of devices and pushed Read More...
Posted Thursday, November 02, 2006 9:48 AM by jasonlan | 0 Comments

Need to install a different language version of voice command?

I had a customer recently who wanted to install a different Language version of Voice Command and couldn't because the Voice Command he had installed on his device was in ROM. So thanks to the Voice Command team - we figured out a way of doing so.... Read More...
Posted Wednesday, November 01, 2006 7:04 PM by jasonlan | 0 Comments

business card scanning (followup)

I blogged last week about looking for a solution to basically take a picture of a business card and have it convert it to my contacts on my device. Well I had some great suggestions from people so I thought I'd share the eventual solution I found.... Read More...
Posted Wednesday, November 01, 2006 1:01 PM by jasonlan | 0 Comments

Modaco publish i-mate SPL review

Over at modaco.com - Paul has done an excellent review of the i-mate SPL on the site! I'm still waiting for mine to arrive :( So I read it with much interest :) Paul I know is a big fan of candybar Smartphones so I was also intrigued on his final verdict... Read More...
Posted Wednesday, November 01, 2006 8:57 AM by jasonlan | 0 Comments
 
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