Windows Mobile Devices had always been known for its mind-boggling applications. And there are some simple but very effective apps as well to be chosen from its never-ending Freeware gallery. Most of the times, what a WM app does is just add on some useful features to the already existing tool/application and make it more useful for its users.

One such app would be the NotepadWS v2.56 – a notepad-like application with TABS feature and some interesting tools such as the WEB SEARCH.

The ‘Web Search’(context menu) mentioned above allows you to get google, wiki or dictionary contents about the word or text selected from NotepadWS and thus turns out to be a good way to perform a quick and easy search.

Added Features In Ver 2.56 :

• Edit up to four different text files in the same session.
• Switch from one tab to another with just one click.
• Ability to add or remove tool bars at any time.
• Configure each tab separately.
• Online search of selected word or text; google search, wiki search, dictionary.

Features Carried On From Previous Versions:

1. ver 2.0
   * Open file and Save file dialogs completely redesigned to be useful and finger-friendly
   * Settings page added
2. ver 2.56
   * Word-wrap options added
   * Max file size supported increased
   * File association works propely
   * Copy and paste between different tabs added
   * Cmd ExitAll added
   * Single click option added
   * File and Folder Shortcuts feature added
   * Start folder option added (if left blank, the folder of last file used is taken)
   * Font and colors customization tool added
   * Ability to setup and save the properties of each tab (font, colors, start folder, etc)

One more feature known as the ‘Tab character feature’ has been added and the developers are hoping that the users will enjoy it a lot.

REQUIREMENTS :

• Windows Mobile 5.0 & above
• Touchscreen device
• VGA or higher resolution screen
• .NET Compact Framework 3.5

DOWNLOAD NotepadWS free for Your Windows Mobile Phone

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After the launch of iphone 4 everyone has been talking about how fast iphone 4 is as compared to iphone 3gs. Some one has tested all these devices together with some apps installed on on these phones and came out with a good comparison between all these devices in terms of speed while using apps and their response time.

You can see the speed test video below in action, can easily find out the difference in their speeds and response time.

[ Via AppAdvice  ]

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We came across this latest application from Webcipe (developers) by the name of Ringtone Randomizer. Now, as its name suggests, the ringtone randomizer is an application which enables the user to enjoy random ringtones whenever he/she gets a call.

This application is the one to watch out for, as it will surely become a rage among Android users. Listening a different ringtone in your phone every time it rngs. Now, no need of changing the ringing tone when you get bored of it, the Ringtone Randomizer will automatically change it every time and that too not in a specific order, but randomly.

Here’s the catch, the application is not free. It can be downloaded from the link given below, at a cost of USD 3.99. Size of the application is not an issue (just 42 kb). The free trial version is available for only 48 hours.

Key Features

• Listen to random ringtones (saved in your mobile device) every time the phone rings
• Available only for Android (1.5 or later) OS
• It is not free of cost and can be purchased for USD 3.99
• 42 kb is the size of the application

Download Ringtone Randomizer

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Ever imagined your mobile phone could be converted into an internet device? Symbian makes it all possible for you. A new application to be added to vast range of Symbian apps is Snaptu.

Sanptu, the application itself, allows so many features. You could sign-in to various social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter, Picassa and get in touch with your loved ones straight away. You can subscribe to RSS feed, get pub reviews, movie reviews. You can even get live scores and match updates instantly. So now, no need to worry if you wish to find out who scored the last goal. All these and much more with this Symbian baby.

Key Features

• Access to Facebook, Twitter, Picassa etc.
• Get movie reviews and pub reviews
• Subscribe to RSS feed
• Get Live scores, match updates and match summary
• English to English Dictionary
• Cricinfo cricket news
• Transport for London – Tube line status and Journey Planner

Requirements

The app is available for Symbian s60 3rd or 5th edition phones only.

Download Snaptu Now

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No doubt Google’s Operating System, Android, has gained popularity in a very short period of time. The demand for Android (v2.1) based phones has reached sky high. This exponential rise in demand may be attributed to the OS’s user-friendliness, faster browser and various other apps. In some cases the demand is higher than production. To meet this gap, Android v2.2, nicknamed Froyo, will soon be launched.

Google’s Vice President of Engineering Andy Rubin said, “Today, there are 60 compatible Android devices delivered via a global partnership network of 21 OEMs and 59 carriers in 49 countries. The volume and variety of Android devices continues to exceed even our most optimistic expectations. In some instances, Android devices are selling faster than they can be manufactured. To celebrate, we are open sourcing the new 2.2 version of Android, which we call Froyo, to our partners who manufacture Android devices around the world. Customers will enjoy great new features and improved browser performance. And developers will benefit from new tools such as Android cloud-to-device messaging”.

There are some phones which are definitely getting Froyo. Some of these are:-

• Nexus One
• Motorola Droid
• HTC EVO 4G
• MyTouch 3G and MyTouch 3G Slide
• HTC Desire

Most of the major mobile manufacturers are keeping shut for the moment, but according to sources most of the mobile phones which were supposed to be upgraded to Android 2.1 will now get Froyo. Keep watching this space for more news on Froyo.

Android 2.2 aka “FROYO” Coming For Droid, EVO 4G, My Touch and HTC Desire is a post from Mobile Tips and Tricks

Nokia Beta labs has just announced that they are launching their own browser for series 40 devices to help these basic devices to get users more connected to internet on these devices. Nokia launched this browser just to provide the rich browsing experience just like other smartphones.

Ovi Browser is powered by patented Internet compression technology that delivers advanced web pages to your phone. The result is that pages show up quicker than ever, plus over the air data is reduced by up to 90%. Beyond performance, the browser includes an innovative user interface that makes it easy to access your favourite content directly from the start page without having to hunt through menus.

But still, it will feel better using opera mini on your series 40 nokia mobile phone as per our experience, ovi browser still lacks many features which are already there in opera mini but the ovi browser still in beta so no one knows what do they have in store more till the final version came out.

You can get an overview about nokia ovi browser, after the watching the video given below.

Ovi Browser is available as a beta download for popular Nokia Series 40 phones including: 2700 Classic, 2730 Classic, 3120 Classic, 3600 Slide, 5130 XpressMusic, 5220 Xpressmusic, 5310 XpressMusic, 5330 Mobile TV Edition, 5330 Xpressmusic, 5610, 6300i, 6303, 6500 Slide, 6500 Classic, 6600 Slide, 6700 Classic, 7210 Supernova, 7900 Prism and X3.

Download Ovi Browser beta version by going to http://browser.ovi.com on your current mobile browser

[ Source Nokia Beta Labs ]

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Samsung mobiles, will soon be launching Samsung Captivate i897 which comes from the Galaxy S series. Samsung mobiles India, will take the Indian market by storm once this piece is launched (Considering its features). It is based on Android v2.1 OS and boasts of a ARM Cortex A8 1GHz processor. Samsung i897 also supports Auto Rotate, Auto Turn off Touchwiz User Interface. Users can also access there accounts on various social networking sites.

It has wide range of features within the camera itself. A 5 MP camera along with Autofocus, Geo-tagging, Smile detection, Touch Focus and even a secondary VGA camera. With a resolution of 2592×1944 pixels, Samsung i897 is a just shy of a full-fledged digi-cam. Key features of the same are listed below:-

Key Features

• Screen Display – 4.0 inches 480×800 pixels,
• Color – AMOLED capacitive touchscreen with 16M color
• Accelerometer sensor (Auto-rotate)
• Proximity sensor (Auto turn-off)
• Touch-sensitive controls, TouchWiz 3.0 UI
• Audio, Video Recording & Playback
• MP3, MP4 player, Walkman player
• MP3, WAV Ringtones, Vibration
• 3.5 mm Headphone jack
• Stereo FM Radio with RDS
• Games, Speaker phone
• Voice memo, Flash Lite v3.1
• YouTube, Calendar, Google Talk, Picasa integration
• Social networking
• Image,video editor, Digital compass
• Swype text input, Organizer
• Multi-touch input method, Swype text input
• SMS, MMS, Email, Push Email, RSS
• Instant messaging
• 3G, EDGE 236.8 kbps, GPRS 32-48, HTML internet Browsing
• WiFi
• Bluetooth
• Internal Memory – 16 GB, 512 MB RAM
• Expandable Memory- 32 GB MicroSD/card slot
• PhoneBook – Unlimited Contacts, Photo Call
• Call recorder -Unlimited
• 1500 mAh Li-Ion Battery
• Battery Life – 576 hours
• Battery Talk Time – 6 hours 30 mins

Price in India

Currently, Samsung i897 is available only with AT&T in the US and will soon be launching in India. Expected price in India is Rs. 32,900/- approx. We also suggest you to go through the AT&T advertisement of Samsung i897 Captivate below.

See Samsung Captivate In Action Below

Samsung Captivate

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One night before going to bed or one morning waking up from a good night’s sleep, suddenly the thought of being fit and healthy conquers your mind and you decide to hit the road and plan to take up all kinds of outdoor exercises like running, biking, hiking, inline skating and many other sports. Undoubtedly, it would be the best thought ever to strike your mind.

But you do not stop till that only. You decide to really keep an eye on your routine and track your speed and endurance levels, the distance that you are able run, bike, walk, etc and the exact amount of calories that you’d burn on any particular day. But how to track all these things?

The Windows Mobile Phone app SmartRunner v1.45 is the app that will perform all the above said tasks for you along with its other features. SmartRunner is the sportstracking and geotracking application which enables you to record your next run, biking trip, hike, walk, ride, or any other outdoor activity. The application informs you in real time about your average and maximum speed, distance and calories burnt.

The other unique thing about this application is that it also publishes these records on www.smartrunner.com. All you need to do is Sign up for a free webaccount at www.smartrunner.com and you can archive your training history and undertake detailed analysis of tracks on maps and altitude profiles.

If you want, your uploaded tracks will be sent automatically to your friends via Twitter, Facebook and other Social Networks. The members of this most active sports-enthusiastic community have already uploaded over 110,000 tracks. Do not think long to become its member.

SmartRunner App Main Features :

• Sportstracking and geotracking for your Windows Mobile Device
• Record distance, speed and calorie consumption
• Upload route/track and share on Facebook, Twitter, SmartRunner.com, etc.
• its a Freeware

REQUIREMENTS :

• Windows Mobile Pocket PC 5 , 6 , 6.1
• .NET Compact Framework 3.5

DOWNLOAD SmartRunner free for Your Windows Mobile Phone

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In the times of pay-per-second, ever thought of getting a better offer? What could be more cheaper than paying just 60p for a 60s call. Here is the latest plan exclusively for Idea users in Mumbai. Introducing a new package where idea users can pay just 30 paisa for a 60s call. Surely, this is cheaper and that too by 50%.

Idea cellular, Mumbai, launched a new plan exclusively for Mumbai users, where user pays 30 paisa/min for all local calls in Maharashtra and Goa. The plan is irrespective of mobile or landline. In addition, users can also enjoy all STD calls at just 50 paisa /min.

To enjoy, all local calls 30 paisa/min, all you need to do is recharge your idea network with  Rs. 19 (which includes both local calls @ 30p/min and STD calls @ 50p/min). However, if you already have a base tariff plan of 1p/sec, then your STD calls will be charged with 1p/sec in stead of 50p/min. The details of tariff plans are listed below:-

Plan details

• MRP (Rs) –  19/-
• Talktime – 0
• Validity – 30 days
• Benefit -All local calls across Mumbai, Maharashtra & Goa at 30 paise/minute & STD calls at 50 paise/minute (1p/sec for per second billing tariff)

For any more details or doubts about the plan, customer care can be contacted at 9702012345 or log on to www.ideacellular.com

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It was a sheer coincidence to get myself acquainted with the news of Tata Docomo – Nokia collaboration in order to help Nokia Ovi Life Tools reach rural areas just one day later to attending the mBillionth South Asia Mobile Congress, Expo & Award Gala(date: july 23, 2010 ; venue : Hotel Intercontinental Eros, Nehru Place, New Delhi) where the theme for Welcome session was “Mobile for Inclusive Development : Mobile Power in the hands of the people”.

And to my notice, it was mainly about the change that this gadget “mobile” can bring in the lives of people living in far-off rural areas and the effect that Mobile Accessibility, affordability and mobile infrastructure will have on the Rural Development.

And when i got my eyes on this piece of news that the Tata Docomo GSM services brand and Nokia are collaborating in a deal to offer Nokia’s Ovi Life Tools targeting customers in rural areas and small towns, i could not stop myself from relating it to that event.

Nokia Life Tools is a software application which is set in select Nokia handsets that offers educational, entertainment and agricultural news. Its agricultural services include offering information related to market prices of seeds, crops and fertilizers along with general tips and advices.

Key Points Of This Collaboration :

• the collaboration will focus on providing the agriculture and related information to subscribers across 18 states. The subscribers would be provided with information, news, reports, tips and advices on agriculture.
• the information will be provided in over 10 different languages including Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, Punjabi, Oriya, Marathi, Telugu, Malayalam and English to reach out to maximum masses.
• two different plans for subscription have been announced by the companies, wherein the first plan comes at the rate Rs. 30 per month and the second one at Rs. 60 per month. The first plan gives agriculture and weather related news, information and tips. The second plan is a premium one that provides information of any three crops that subscriber chooses along with the crops’ closest market prices.

V. Ramnath, Director, Operator Accounts, Nokia India was quoted as saying, “Nokia Ovi Life Tools is a service that has the potential of transforming the lives of the rural and semi-urban population of India. For this service to scale and benefit larger section of users, it is important to have partners like Tata DOCOMO who share Nokia’s vision of empowering people with the right tools.”

Finally, India’s not just ‘talking’ and instead actually ‘doing’ something for the rural upliftment/development. Stay tuned for more updates on this.

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