August 2006
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Sun 27 Aug 2006
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msmobiles.com Podcast 142 (34.2 MB format: MP3)
In this episode:
— answers to questions asked through Skype voice mail box, like: where to buy HTC TyTN in USA, using Skype together with cellular phone calls, how to select/find shop, chanding dialer skin in Pocket PC phone
— latest news and stories about Windows Mobile phones:
— — Treo 750w powered by Windows Mobile coming from Vodafone
— — HTC Excalibur MS smartphone
— — HTC Hermes on sale at various operators - both in USA and Europe
— — some new software for Windows Mobile released
— — UFO from O2
— — SlingPlayer Mobile is FREE for a limited time, what is SlingBox?
— — MCP in are of Windows Mobile available - albeit only for developers
— — MSN Messenger missing in your Windows Mobile phone? No problem!
— — other stories related to Windows Mobile phones and to msmobiles.com
Tue 15 Aug 2006
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msmobiles.com Podcast 141 (29.8 MB format: MP3)
In this episode interview with Doug Edwards, co-founder and Vice President of Handmark. To learn more about Handmark click here: www.handmark.com.
In this interview questions were asked also by Tadd Rosenfeld from mytreo.net.
Handmark is one of major players in mobile content game, and apart from several software titles (that it sells on its own, but also through Handango and motricity/PocketGear) it also offers Pocket Express service that is very well known and some operators/manufacturers even embed it in the ROM of devices. Handmark also distributes mobile content itself.
More information about Handmark:
Handmark is a global leader in the development and distribution of mobile content solutions. The company holds key mobile content distribution patents including Java-based push technology for wireless devices. Handmark has technology and distribution relationships with CNN International, The Associated Press, Oxford University Press, Hasbro, MobiTV, TV Guide, Zagat Survey, and others.
Handmark is a content aggregator and wireless solutions developer with distribution agreements in the U.S. with Sprint, Cingular, Nextel, T-Mobile, and Verizon. With an estimated 43 percent market share, Handmark is the leading developer and publisher of mobile software titles sold through mass merchandisers as well as electronics and office supply stores. Retail partners include Target, Staples, Best Buy, Office Depot, CompUSA, and others in the U.S.
Uniquely positioned to exploit consumer expectations, several factors combine to position Handmark to gain from new market dynamics: a dominant market share at retail; engineering expertise and robust applications; broad distribution across multiple channels; a complete product line with strong brands; and an experienced management team. Handmark has always considered wireless connectivity the key to explosive growth of our mobile application business.
Mon 14 Aug 2006
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msmobiles.com Podcast 140 (59.9 MB format: MP3)
In this episode, generaly talking about future of Windows Mobile phones, including such topics and comparisons like:
— other RECENTLY ACTIVE podcasts about Windows Mobile: Cool Smartphone 23 + Mobility Today 73. If you want to have YOUR podcast about Windows Mobile mentioned here: you must do new episode in latest 1-2 weeks and notify us.
— Zune for Windows Mobile
— Apple iPhone
— iTunes versus Windows Media DRM and Player
— HTC Hermes Pocket PC phone - details and news
— HTC Excalibur Windows Mobile smartphone details
— podcasting for dummies and podcast hosting for free
— Sony PSP and Nintendo DS
— why Xbox team loves Zune but doesn’t love Windows Mobile
— Windows Vista delay and how Apple lures Windows users
— iTunes for Windows Mobile
— other stories and issues about Windows Mobile phones
We apologize for lower voice quality in this episode - it was recorded with i-River ifp-890 MP3 player and with Philips SHM3100 stereo headphones with mini microphone, not with Logitech USB headset as usual.