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December 2008 - Posts

My blog has moved! Make sure you update your RSS Reader!

I've been meaning to do this for ages but I finally got round to finding sometime over the holidays to move my blog over to it's own domain name! I have registered www.mrmobileblog.com which will be the new home for my blog! Make sure you update your Read More...
Posted Tuesday, December 30, 2008 10:24 PM by jasonlan | 1 Comments

Mobile Site for Wikipedia

If you use Wikipedia regularly then you will be pleased to see that they have just launched a Mobile site! Just point your device browser to: http://mobile.wikipedia.org/ Read More...
Posted Tuesday, December 16, 2008 7:57 PM by jasonlan | 1 Comments
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Trinket Software release 'Do Not Disturb'

These guys are churning out some great apps! The latest is Do Not Disturb that will automatically reject callers based on the profile you set on your device! You can set your phone to reject calls based on number, contact or categories! You can try the Read More...
Posted Monday, December 15, 2008 10:53 PM by jasonlan | 2 Comments

O2 release upgrade to Windows Mobile 6.1 for XDA Mantle

O2 have released a ROM upgrade for the XDA Mantle (also known as the HTC P6500) - you can download it from HERE Read More...
Posted Monday, December 15, 2008 10:48 PM by jasonlan | 3 Comments
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Skype 2.5 Beta released for Windows Mobile

Skype have just released a new Beta of their VOIP/IM solution for Windows Mobile.  It’s available for both Pocket PC/Professional and Smartphone/Standard devices. There aren’t too many details on what 2.5 offers apart from improved sound quality Read More...
Posted Wednesday, December 10, 2008 7:22 PM by jasonlan | 3 Comments

i-mate Ultimate Windows Mobile 6.1 upgrade now available

If you have one of the i-mate Ultimate devices then you can now upgrade to Windows Mobile 6.1.  There are 4 upgrades available which can be downloaded using the links below: i-mate Ultimate 9502: Instructions | Available now i-mate Ultimate 8502: Read More...
Posted Tuesday, December 09, 2008 5:17 PM by jasonlan | 0 Comments
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Getting Things Done

  I’ve blogged before about the great guidance given in David Allen’s book Getting Things Done , well one of my colleagues stumbled across this video on YouTube of David giving some Google employees some guidance on how to use his tools and systems.  Read More...
Posted Monday, December 08, 2008 3:56 PM by jasonlan | 1 Comments

Activesync Error Codes and Resolutions

I often got email from my blog from people who are having issues with their device and Exchange Activesync. Often they provide the Error Code and I always use the Reference at PocketPCFaq.com to provide them some guidance on what could be causing their Read More...
Posted Saturday, December 06, 2008 7:41 PM by jasonlan | 0 Comments
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Let me Google that for You

OK so I should probably have a link called - Let me Live Search that for you... However... I did find this website really amusing as it's scary how many people ask me a question and I submit a Search in Google or Live Search and find the answer they were Read More...
Posted Saturday, December 06, 2008 7:38 PM by jasonlan | 3 Comments
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Live Mesh Updates for Mobile, Mac and Desktop

I personally think Live Mesh is one of the coolest things to come out of Microsoft recently. It allows me to keep all my Laptops, PCs and Mobile Devices in Sync. The Live Mesh team has just released a number of updates for the Mobile, Mac and Desktop Read More...
Posted Saturday, December 06, 2008 7:11 PM by jasonlan | 1 Comments
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Activesync Tester solution

If you are having any problems with Exchange Activesync then this tool may be a great help. The AccessMyLan ActiveSync Tester simulates an ActiveSync client and provides a detailed diagnostic report with possible solution options. The tool can identify: Read More...
Posted Friday, December 05, 2008 11:16 AM by jasonlan | 3 Comments
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Get a Redfly for £20 off!

Today only (if you order between 11am and 5pm) Expansys are offering the Celio Redfly Mobile Companion for £134.99 which is a saving of £20! You can order it from HERE Read More...
Posted Friday, December 05, 2008 9:00 AM by jasonlan | 0 Comments
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HTC Acquires Industrial Design Company

HTC have announced they will acquire San Francisco based firm One & Company – they designed the HTC Touch Diamond! You can get more details HERE Read More...
Posted Friday, December 05, 2008 12:45 AM by jasonlan | 1 Comments
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[Friday Humour] The Septics companion

I got forwarded this website by a number of my American colleagues who know how I relish teasing them about their abuse of (my) the English language.  There is now a website dedicated to help my American colleagues ‘localise’ themselves with ‘British Read More...
Posted Friday, December 05, 2008 12:08 AM by jasonlan | 0 Comments
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Communicator Mobile 2007 R2

Not the most compelling of product names but Communicator Mobile 2007 R2 is almost due to be released to customers. The original Communicator Mobile client allowed you to interact through IM and presence with your co-workers and any organisation or public Read More...
Posted Thursday, December 04, 2008 5:33 PM by jasonlan | 1 Comments

European Data and Text Charges to drop!

Last Friday a proposal made initially by EU Telecoms Commissioner Viviane Reding won the backing of EU Telecoms ministers. The proposal is to cap the charges of Text Messages and Data charges whilst roaming. These caps will see a Text message costing Read More...
Posted Tuesday, December 02, 2008 7:57 PM by jasonlan | 1 Comments
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Nokia N97 - haven't we seen this before?

I watched with interest to see what Nokia was launching yesterday . Surprisingly the N97 appeared... strangely this is being pitched as an iPhone competitor however I see it more a competitor to Windows Mobile and the HTC TyTn 2 or Sony Ericsson X1 I Read More...
Posted Tuesday, December 02, 2008 7:46 PM by jasonlan | 1 Comments
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GPS.SOS - Don't Panic

This is a neat application that will send your location via a Text Message to a pre-determined telephone number in case of a problem.   If the recipient is using a Windows Mobile device it will even allow them to open a map up directly from Read More...
Posted Monday, December 01, 2008 9:03 AM by jasonlan | 1 Comments
 
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