JavaFX For Windows Mobile Available

The other day Java made a version of JavaFX available for download for Windows Mobile Phone devices. JavaFX is intended to bring more rich media content to phones and since JavaFX can be cross platform (PC, Mac, BlackBerry…everything except the iPhone since Apple may never approve of it) developers can make applications one time and … Read more

Herm Presents: Scramble – An Addictive Word Game

What would a week be without another release from Herm’s Software? His latest release is a neat game called Scramble. It’s reminiscent of Boggle with a lot more options. In normal mode you need to find as many words as you can as fast as you can. The letters can be side-by-side or separated. If … Read more

Apple Getting a FCC Shakedown Over Google Voice App

FCC, Federal Communication Commissions, has finally stepped into the battle between Google and Apple/ATT over the rejection of the Google’s voice application. The Google voice application would have provided Iphone users with an application that allows them to make VOIP calls using their data (mandatory for Iphones with a contract) or WIFI connection basically bypassing ATT. The app would have pretty much allowed people to talk on their phones and not be charged minutes on their ATT account. However, ATT fearing they would lose money over this probably asked Apple to reject the app and to remove any other third party VOIP or Google voice apps that were already accepted. Apple swiftly responded to ATT’s plea and rejected the Goggle app and removed all other third party apps that supported VOIP. So, FCC stepped in to figure out what is going on and why the app was rejected. A recent FCC letter to Apple lays out 6 main questions to Apple and asked for a response by August 21st, 2009. The FCC specifically asks Apple, “Why did Apple reject Google Voice Application for the Iphone?”. It also asks, “Did Apple act alone, or in contention with ATT?” and also asks Apple a very interesting question “What is the percentage of applications that are rejected? What are the main reasons for rejecting an application?” This is just a sample of the questions the FCC asked and if you are interested in the entire letter, which is really fun to read, it is after the break. I can’t wait for Apple’s responses.

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ZoomSafer – Software to Drive Safely

ZoomSafer appears to be a pretty slick piece of software. When you get into your car it automatically suppresses most standard notifications to your phone so you won’t be distracted while driving. However, priority contacts can still reach you and there are voice enabled options to let you take the call, listen to texts and … Read more

ZoomSafer – Software to Drive Safely

ZoomSafer appears to be a pretty slick piece of software. When you get into your car it automatically suppresses most standard notifications to your phone so you won’t be distracted while driving. However, priority contacts can still reach you and there are voice enabled options to let you take the call, listen to texts and … Read more

SPB Radio

With unlimited data plans being the norm these days, it only makes sense to take full advantage of them.  I find that the best way for me to maintain my healthy 2.5 to 3 GB per month (or more) habit is to stream internet radio… all day.  There are MANY applications on the market today which can allow you to enjoy almost any radio station you so desire, but not too many come with the reputation, polish, and ease of use that an SPB application brings with it.

 

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Spb Releases Radio 1.0

 

If you are looking to catch your favorite radio station on your Mobile Device then Spb has got you covered with today’s release of  Spb Radio 1.0! Spb Radio 1.0 is a subscription free application giving you access to 1500 different radio stations! Check out the features in Spb Radio 1.0:

 
SPB_Radio Main Features of SPB Radio 1.0:
  • Finger friendly interface
  • Adaptive skins
  • On-screen volume control
  • Built-in radio stations catalog with 1500+ stations
  • Easy setup of more custom radio stations
  • List of favorites
  • Digital radio sound quality
  • Real time radio streaming
  • Current Bit rate indicator
  • Screen turn off
Pricing and Availability

SPB Radio 1.0 is available for Windows Phones running Windows Mobile 5 and later Professional and Standard editions. A free, 15-day trial can be downloaded, or SPB Radio 1.0 can be purchased for 9.95 USD, from www.SPBSoftware.com. As a web radio player, SPB Radio requires an active Internet connection via Wi-Fi, WiMAX, 3G, or EDGE.

Our own Chris Leiter will be doing a full review of Spb Radio 1.0 and posting it soon. So check watch for his full review!

We got the Press release from Spb after the break for more information on Spb Radio 1.0

 

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Comparing Apples to Apples

If I hear one more person tell me about how beautiful the screen is on the iPhone…let’s get some things straight. Windows phones have a lot sharper screens than the iPhone. Let’s just make a quick comparison: Phone Resolution Total Pixels Screen Size Pixels Per Inch (Pixel Density) iPhone 320×480 (HVGA) 153,600 3.5” 163 Touch … Read more

Now You See It, Now You Don’t

Herg just turned me on to an awesome little TF3D2 tweak from Fredz over at xda. It’s a retractable  Manila Slide Bar that disappears in portrait mode the same way the slide bar disappears in landscape. It just came out last week and the comments on it suggest that is very solid. So this tweak … Read more

Now You See It, Now You Don’t

Herg just turned me on to an awesome little TF3D2 tweak from Fredz over at xda. It’s a retractable  Manila Slide Bar that disappears in portrait mode the same way the slide bar disappears in landscape. It just came out last week and the comments on it suggest that is very solid. So this tweak … Read more