Jason Langridge's WebLog - MR Mobile!

The Windows Mobile 5.0 Emulator has now been updated to support non-GPRS networks so you can demonstrate and test it much more easily!

Get the latest version here http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=c62d54a5-183a-4a1e-a7e2-cc500ed1f19a&displaylang=en

More details on the Exchange blog:

http://msexchangeteam.com/archive/2006/06/15/427970.aspx

One thing that's really annoyed me here in Boston is the amount of people walking down the street on in the convention center who are so pre-occupied spinning their wheel on their Blackberry they don't actually look where they are going and nearly walk into you.

Very similar to the Blackberry Helmet Video

So today whilst I was preparing for my Security session I thought I'd have some fun blue-jacking people's devices using the Sniper software which is available from Modaco.

So I sat blue-jacking people's Blackberries sending messages:

"Warning - you are about to walk into someone"

"Please look where you are going"

"Stop doing your email - it can wait"

I know it's sad on my part but it was such fun! :)

I recently got contacted by the team over at McAfee who have just released their beta of their Windows Mobile 5 product!  If you haven't tried it already you can do so using the link below: 

McAfee® VirusScan® Mobile provides the leading solution for real-time protection against viruses, worms, dialers, Trojans and battery-sapping malware providing a safe mobile experience. VirusScan Mobile is the only product designed from the ground-up for mobile protection. It protects against the threats that originate from e-mail, instant messaging, internet downloads and Web surfing, automatically detecting and cleaning infected files before they can attack the device. Your device will be protected from SMS, MMS, Bluetooth and other entry points. Up-to-date protection is delivered as soon as threats are identified. Installation is fast and easy. McAfee VirusScan Mobile brings the ultimate in mobile device protection and provides a safe and worry-free mobile experience.

McAfee® VirusScan® Mobile is available for Windows Mobile Pocket PC/Smartphone, supporting WM5 as well as WM2003 devices. While VirusScan Mobile for WM5 is still in beta, McAfee already released a version for launch of Motorola's Q in the US. Further information can be accessed directly on McAfeee's mobile-beta site http://beta.mcafeemobile.com/

I hadn't seen this on any of the normal Windows Mobile sites (I'm sure you'll see an exclusive on one site soon when they steal it from my blog ;) )

But my Dutch colleague just pointed out that HTC have announced two things:

1) They have announced they are branding all QTEK products now HTC. 

2) They announced two Windows Mobile 3G Devices:

Firstly they announced the TyTn - which (without a picture) looks like it's the HTC Hermes device (codename) and secondly the MTeor which I believe is the HTC Breeze.

From their press release...

TyTN is not all work and no play. It's easy to sync-up to a PC to download music, video and pictures, and store them on a micro SD card to play back on the go. It is also a sharp shooter, featuring a 2 Megapixel camera with macro mode, on-screen controls and DSC (Digital Still Camera) functionality plus a second camera for video telephony. Available in Black & Silver, the TyTN doesn't compromise in style. TyTN offers maximum functionality packaged in a sleek form factor, weighing in at 180g but extremely compact in size.

The HTC MTeoR, the world's first 3G Windows Mobile 5.0 Smartphone, is a stylish, slim-line, candy bar device. It may be small, just 112.4 x 49 x 14.8mm and weighing a mere 120g, but this neat device is a powerful and "smart" phone. The HTC MTeoR features Windows Mobile 5.0 Direct Push technology for immediate synchronization of email, calendar and notes plus document viewers for PDF, Word, Excel® and PowerPoint®. It's the ideal choice for busy people on the road who only want to carry one small device.

With superb multimedia functionality it's easy to store and play back music, video and pictures on the move. Coupled with its large 2.2" TFT LCD screen and built-in 1.3 Megapixel camera, the MTeoR truly has smart style.

Both devices will be available across Europe from late July

Read more of the release at:

http://www.htc.com.tw/news/press060615.html

Whilst at TechEd I got to play with a Motorola Q - all I can say is Wow!

For those Blackberry users obsessed with their side wheel  - you are in for a treat!

The device is very slim and the use of the jog wheel makes single handed operation a reality!

It's a real shame it's CDMA and not GSM as we can't get it in Europe :(

One of my colleagues who has the Q also posted this really interesting article on how to use it as a powerpoint clicker :) 

https://blogs.msdn.com/jeffstra/archive/2006/06/03/615955.aspx

Last week CNet.Com published their Top 10 must haves... The Palm Treo 700w made it in at #9!

http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-8900_7-1008327-1.html?tag=nl.e540

If you look closer though:

#2 is based on Portable Media Center (which again is built on Windows Mobile.

#3 has Windows Mobile Support

#6 Ships on Windows XP

#7 is the XBOX 360

#9 is the Treo :)

So all in all we did pretty well :)

As of June 19th customers Cingular customers will be able to download an update to their 2125 and 8125 devices to enable Direct Push Technology.

From 19th June - You will be able to download it from:

www.cingular.com/microsoft

The Press Release is at:

http://cingular.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=press_releases&item=1576

Our team has just completed 4 new Business Value Whitepapers for Windows Mobile which cover 4 vertical industry segments - Retail, Healthcare, Education and Field Service.

They will be posted to Microsoft.Com soon but I've zipped them up and attached them to this blog post for those folks who can't wait :)

Intelligolf have just released version 8.0 of their very popular Golf Scoring application.  It now includes support for Windows Mobile devices that have Square Screens such as the Palm Treo 700w and HP65xx/69xx devices!

The HP 69xx and 65xx devices are particularly interesting as you can have GPS to tell you how far from the hole you are!

http://www.intelligolf.com/dieagleppc.asp

Today at TechEd 2006 Dataviz announced the availability in Q3 2006 of their solution Roadsync for Windows Mobile 2003 devices. 

This will enable customers who have these devices to get the same features that Windows Mobile 5.0 devices have natively as part of the Messaging and Security Feature Pack.

http://www.dataviz.com/products/roadsync/winmobile/index.html

O2 Germany has launched two special editions of Windows Mobile devices!  An XDA Neo in Shiny White and also a Sporty BMW Sauber Formula 1 device!

As well as the device you also get a white leather case and a 1GB card loaded with F1 content!

I'm over in Boston USA right now as TechEd 2006 starts today! 

My sessions are on Monday and Friday this week :(  (I must have done something to upset the scheduler)

For those of you who read my blog - make sure you attend my sessions and/or say Hi!

One of the things I got asked a couple of times at MEDC was how to print from a Windows Mobile Device to a printer either via IRDA, Bluetooth or wirelessly.

Here are a couple of partner solutions that will help you do that...

www.fieldsoftware.com

www.bachmannsoftware.com

A very interesting announcement from Nvidia and their plans to support Windows Mobile 5.0!

http://www.nvidia.com/object/mobilemedia_platform.html 

It demonstrates the future importance of convergence and the fact that people want to work a little and play a little..... :)

Our Developer team has released a brilliant patterns and practice guide on how to develop Line of Business applications for Windows Mobile. 

The Mobile Client Software Factory is in Customer Technical Preview and gives guidance on how to develop applications that manage connectivity and interaction with backend systems...

http://msdn.microsoft.com/practices/default.aspx?pull=/library/en-us/dnpag2/html/mcsflp.asp