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Spb Software, a leading maker of mobile software, releases Spb Mobile Shell 3.0, the next-generation user interface for Windows phones. According to Handango Yardstick, Spb Mobile Shell was the world's number one bestselling application of 2008 among all mobile platforms.

Spb Mobile Shell 3.0 accounts for two different smartphone use scenarios: at work and at play. The application offers distinctive 'professional' and 'lifestyle' desktops, integration of picture contacts with Facebook, account-sensitive email indicators, handsome time and weather screens, widgets, responsive kinetic scrolling, signature 3D animation engine, and other appealing assets that change the way a Windows phone is used altogether.

Spb Mobile Shell 3.0 Main Features

• Professional and Lifestyle home screens (for work and for play)
• Widget-based photo contacts with Facebook integration
• Widgets
• 3D carousel and hardware accelerator support
• Ringtones, Contacts, Profiles, and Wireless management
• Many integrated tools such as Weather, World Time, etc.

Click here to download SPB Mobile Shell 3.0

HP released software update for iPAQ Voice Messenger:

"This package updates the Key Guard feature for the HP iPAQ Voice Messenger. With the Key Guard activated while on a call, the keypad keys 0-9, *, and # will be enabled and accessible.
This release allows the update to be performed on the HP iPAQ Voice Messenger device.
ENHANCEMENTS:
- The purpose of Key Guard is to lock all keys and buttons from accidental presses and actions, especially while carrying the device in a pocket or a bag. Additionally, the Key Guard locks the keys and buttons except the Answer/Send and Ignore/End buttons for all calls. When enabled during calls, the Key Guard is useful in preventing accidental touches of the Mute and Menu buttons.
- This softpaq enhances the usability of the device when the Key Guard is enabled during calls. Users will now be able to use the keypad keys 0-9, *, and # despite the Key Guard being activated during calls. This is helpful while entering a passcode for joining a conference call meeting or entering commands to manage the voicemails or financial transactions."

Click here to download Key Guard Enhancement Update for HP iPAQ Voice Messenger

Now you can buy two new accessories in our iPAQ Choice accessories shop!

• HP Bluetooth Stereo Headphones - Turn your HP iPAQ Pocket PC into a wireless audio player.
• Iqua PHF-301 miniUFO Bluetooth Handsfree - a portable, lightweight and mini-sized handsfree device with an elegant design.

Now you can buy three new accessories in our iPAQ Choice accessories shop!

• Jabra Bluetooth Headset BT2050 - shows you don’t have to sacrifice your good looks for comfort and convenience.
• Sony-Ericsson Bluetooth-Headset HBH-PV715 - a wireless headset for your everyday life
• Car Adapter Micro-USB - Charge your Voice Messanger or Data Messanger with this Micro-USB Car Adapter (12-24V) in your car.

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HP announced plans to support the Microsoft® Windows Mobile® 6.5 operating system on future smartphone devices, continuing its efforts to deliver the latest wireless technologies to the diverse mobile professional market.

Windows Mobile 6.5 on HP smartphones will offer key enhancements to business productivity, personal messaging and mobile Internet capabilities, making it even easier for mobile customers to communicate and to manage critical business and personal information. With its new visual appeal, enhanced mobile Internet experience and greater personalization capabilities, the new operating system boosts the opportunities for Windows-based smartphones in broader market segments.

“HP continues to work toward developing smartphones that simplify the mobile experience and meet evolving customer needs,” said Susan Macke, vice president, Marketing, Handheld Global Business Unit, Personal Systems Group, HP. “Working closely with key partners such as Microsoft allows for smooth integration of new technologies for the best possible customer experience.”

“Windows phones enable people to stay on top of their personal and business lives by connecting them to the diverse array of information they need throughout the day,” said Todd Peters, corporate vice president, Mobile Communications Business, at Microsoft Corp. “We’re excited HP will offer phones with Windows Mobile 6.5, which will help people access and personalize services and applications that can make a phone truly individual.”

The refreshed look of the new operating system offers a more interactive touch experience that responds to tapping, flicking and panning on-screen movements. The mobile Internet experience is improved with browser enhancements and Rich Internet Application (RIA) support that allows users to add new dynamic applications on the home screen.

Additionally, with Windows Mobile 6.5, customers will have new ways to personalize their smartphones including new themes, applications and ring tones, and by using personal photos as photo contact cards and for the home screen background.

Customers can also transfer music and video to their smartphones with Windows Media Player and select an array of widgets for use on their home screens. Customers will enjoy staying up to date with a rich and more-efficient messaging experience. HP smartphones with Windows Mobile 6.5 will automatically discover Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 settings for company e-mail. A unified e-mail inbox allows customers to see “text” or Short Messaging Service (SMS) messages and conveniently playback their voicemail. SMS messages can also be archived on an Exchange Server to safeguard information for later reference.

Spb Software, world's top Windows Mobile applications developer releases Spb Wallet 2.0 for Window Mobile. The new Spb Wallet 2.0 — a secure repository of most valuable private information, such as PINs, passwords, keys, account, passport, and credit card numbers — has versions for non- and touchscreen Windows Mobile devices and a desktop component. The new multiplatform approach allows users of Spb Wallet to keep their private data safe, even when they swap phones or mobile platforms.

Spb Wallet securely stores sensitive information AES 256-encrypted and password-protected, supports automatic lockup, clipboard cleanup, and protects from phishing. The data can be synchronized between (and accessed from) multiple PCs and mobile devices. The virtual, electronically stored items, such as cards and passports look like real ones: Spb Wallet 2.0 offers an integrated online database of over seven thousand most popular cards, and the option to order more custom images — for free. The new Wallet 2.0 for Windows Mobile boasts Autocomplete for PIE, new finger-friendly UI, adaptive skins, smart scrolling, gestures, animation effects, and a new logon panel. The desktop version offers advanced integration with web browsers, automatic supply and capture of websites login information, password generator, migration wizard from custom CSV formats and other wallet applications.

Spb Wallet 2.0, Select Features:

• Supported platforms: Windows Desktop (2000, 2003, XP, Vista), Windows Mobile 5+ (Professional and Standard), other
• Strong AES 256 encryption
• Integrated Online Templates Gallery with 7,000+ most popular cards, and option to order customized cards for FREE
• Improved integration with Firefox and Internet Explorer: protection from phishing, login Autocomplete for familiar sites, automatic capture of login information for new ones
• New desktop synchronization engine: synchronization with Google mail, network folders, Apple iPhone via Bonjour
• Automatic wallet lockup & clipboard cleanup
• Active card fields: open web sites, send emails, send text messages, make phone calls, and copy data to clipboard - straight from Spb Wallet
• Importing wizard, password generator, quick search

Spb Wallet 2.0 for iPAQs with touchscreen

Spb Wallet 2.0 for iPAQs without touchscreen

This month we proudly announce our 4th iPAQ Choice Awards. Win great prices such as the HP 2133 Mini-Note PC, a brand-new iPAQ, Accessories or vouchers for Snapfish, HP´s online photo service.

Read our tips how to save battery life on your HP iPAQ or how to power it up with the correct accessory. Our free title of the month teaches you how to mix delicious cocktails for your New Year’s party.

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The battery life of any mobile device is highly related to the usage pattern of its owner and the overall device's performance depends on multiple factors as discussed below.

Factors that impact battery life

A partial list includes:

• The type of chipsets used on the device
• The touch screen
• The specific OS and adaptation kit upgrade (AKU) version
• The number of built-in radios (for example: GPS, Quad Band/Tri Band, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth)
• The core Operating System (OS) and any 3rd party applications running

Steps to increase battery life

Here are few steps to maximize the life of your battery get you better results between charges:

Adjust the screen brightness.

• Currently the default setting for the device is at 50% brightness. You should adjust this to 25% or a comfortable level based on the ambient lighting conditions.
• To adjust your backlight settings, tap Start > Settings > System > Backlight > Brightness. Adjust the brightness to a comfortable level.

Adjust the peak/off-peak setting frequency for E-mail / PIM Synchronization.

• Currently the default setting for the device is 'as items arrive.' However this can be changed to a more efficient setting, especially when e-mail volumes are light such as during off-peak hours.
• To adjust E-mail / PIM settings, tap Start > Programs > ActiveSync > Menu > Schedule. Scroll to choose the appropriate option based on your e-mail volume for both peak and off-peak hours.

Set Alert / Reminder Notification Profiles wisely.

• Alerts and reminders require the device to power on and consume far more power than when it is in standby. Battery life can be extended by setting alerts to a minimum for voicemail, missed calls, new e-mail arrival, and meeting notifications. Setting the device to vibrate for these alerts will also consume significant amounts of power.
• To adjust alert / reminder notifications, tap Start > Settings > Sounds and Notifications > Notifications. Scroll through the events and disable any unnecessary notification types and disable any unnecessary vibration alerts.

Disable the Wi-Fi radio when it is not in use

• The Wi-Fi radio consumes a significantly more power when compared to other functions on the device. Turning the radio off when it is not being used will improve overall battery life.
• To turn off the Wi-Fi radio, tap on the Wireless Manager Application on the Today screen, then tap on Wi-Fi to turn it off.

Disable the Bluetooth radio when it is not in use

• The Bluetooth radio will consume power when it is enabled, even when it is not being used for an active Bluetooth connection. Turning the radio off when it is not being used will improve overall battery life.
• To turn off the Bluetooth radio, tap on the Wireless Manager Application on the Today screen, then tap on Bluetooth to turn it off.

Use the “Band Selection” application to select between GSM and WCDMA

• WCDMA offers a higher data rate and thus faster downloads than GSM; however, it also consumes more power than GSM. If the device is only being used as a phone or it is only receiving small amounts of data, using GSM can extend battery life without significant impact on performance.
• To use the band selection feature, tap Start > Settings > Phone > Band Switch then select the appropriate band for your needs.

Put the device display into “Standby” mode.

• When you are not using the device or when you know that you will be on the phone for longer periods of time, put the device screen under stand-by mode. This simple action will help to extend the battery life of the device.
• To put the display into standby when on a call, press the power button on the device to switch-off the display. The call will still be active but the display will turn off.

Set the display timeout

• The shorter the amount of time the display is left on, the longer the battery life of the device will be.
• To adjust the display timeout, tap Start > Settings > System > Power > Advanced then change the timeout interval to a comfortable setting. Shorter timeouts will result in better battery performance.

Disable the keypad when device is in standby

• If the keypad is active when in standby, any unintended key-presses can wake the device up, resulting in higher power consumption.
• To disable the keypad when the device is in standby, tap Start > Settings > Buttons > Lock then select Option 1 (Disable all buttons except Power and End Button) and/or Option 2 (Enable Keygaurd) as appropriate.

Perform Battery maintenance once a month

• The battery needs to be calibrated when it is first used and occasionally during its lifetime. This allows the device to better report the useable capacity of the battery. To calibrate the battery, drain it completely from a full charge and then allow it to re-charge completely to 100%.

Limit power intensive application usage if not needed

• Whenever possible, limit the use of high power-intensive applications such as playing games, taking pictures, or browsing internet. These consume more power than most other functions on the device and will result in faster battery drain.
• To terminate power intensive applications, tap Start > Programs > Task Manager and end any unnecessary running tasks.

Place the device on charge whenever it is convenient

• In contrast to previous battery technologies, Lithium-polymer batteries do not suffer significantly from the memory effect. Thus charging the device regularly will not significantly reduce the battery capacity.

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