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Sbp Mobile Shell 2.0

Spb Mobile Shell 2.0 gives Windows Mobile an extreme makeover, giving the drab WM interface some flare and making the operating platform easier to use.

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Sony Ericsson Xperia X1

With high-speed data, a three-inch touchscreen and A-GPS, Sony Ericsson's Xperia X1 looks to be the Windows Mobile equivalent of a hamburger with the lot.

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Mio DigiWalker A702

It works well as a GPS navigator but, as a phone, the slow responses and awful text messaging really let the A702 down.

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Palm Treo 680

Palm makes a sleeker, cheaper and easier to use Treo smartphone for professionals looking for mobile e-mail.

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Sony Ericsson M600i

Sony Ericsson's M600i candy bar smartphone promises 3G, Symbian OS and touchscreen display in a sleek, compact package.

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With smart phones, it's all about the OS

IDC study of mobile phone habits from major world markets finds, among other things, that applications drive competition.

Palm touts stability of Linux-based Treos

Palm is developing a Linux-based operating system for its handheld devices, according to company Chief Executive Ed Colligan.

Motorola grabs half of UIQ from Sony Ericsson

Motorola has bought half of mobile software company UIQ from rival handset maker Sony Ericsson for an undisclosed sum.

Your smart phone has a dumb virus

Here come mobile-device viruses, ready to shut down your phone on a whim or, worse, steal your identity.

Is the Palm OS missing the multimedia boat?

Sexy new mobile apps from Google and others are debuting on operating systems that are more current than Palm's.

CNET.com.au's quick guide to handheld operating systems

In this quick guide, we take a look at the functionality and applications of the four main handheld operating systems -- Palm, Windows Mobile, Symbian and BlackBerry.

How to make your smart phone smarter

You don't have to be a brain surgeon to boost your smart phone's IQ. Downloadable software offers maps and directions, an instant messenger, and the latest news to go.

Should I get a smartphone?

Smartphones offer the functions of a mobile phone and a PDA in one device, but they are not for everyone. Here's what you need to know before buying one.

Having fun with Windows Vista

There's more to Windows Vista than file structure and graphics engines.

MP3 players that sync with Outlook

My Palm Pilot is on its last legs but I can't live without a gadget that syncs with Outlook and plays MP3s. Can you suggest a replacement? Just to be extra difficult, I am on a budget!

Should I get a smart phone?

Smart phones offer the functions of a mobile phone and a PDA in one device, but they are not for everyone. Here's what you need to know before buying one.

Secure your smart phone

A mobile device virus could one day steal your identity or lock you out of your house. Here's what you need to know.

On the move: Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition

Microsoft's latest OS for handhelds and smart phones -- Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition -- adds some attractive features, such as VGA support.

Nokia's E series takes on BlackBerry

The Finnish mobile giant recently announced three new smart phones aimed at mobile professionals. The brand-new E series, which consists of the Nokia E60, the Nokia E61, and the Nokia E70, will come with WLAN and 3G, and operate on Symbian OS 9.1. Expect the handsets to be out in Q1 2006.

Wireless glossary

3G, GPRS, TransFlash, RS-MMC. Don't know what they mean? Check out our glossary of wireless terms.

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All-explorer SPE 2.6

Manage files and folders of your Smartphone like you do it on your desktop PC.

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Greek-English-Greek Windows Smartphone dictionary

Translate from English into Greek and from Greek into English on your Windows Smartphone.

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SlovoEd Smartphone English-German Gold Dictionary

Study German and English with your Windows Mobile Smartphone.

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SlovoEd Windows Smartphone English-Italian Gold Dictionary

Translate from English to Italian and vice versa using your Windows Mobile smartphone.

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SlovoEd Windows Smartphone English-Spanish Gold Dictionary

Translate from English to Spanish and vice versa using your Windows Mobile smartphone.

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