Swype – The Ultimate Keyboard

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Tags: swype, input, keyboard, touch screen If typing on your touch screen mobile has not been a comfortable task for you, Swype is here to change that forever. It is a keyboard which looks almost like any other keyboard but it has one difference which makes it unique. The difference is how you type text. … Read more

Panoramic Launchpad 1.6 Beta

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I know, two Panoramic’s back to back…I went to the site and saw them both, what can I say?:) Here’s a beta release of Launchpad. It’s a full screen quicklauncher. The first page is favorites and you can add programs, contacts, settings or folders and there are two pages you can swipe between (16 icons … Read more

Panoramic Guitar Suite 1.0

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I just came across Panoramic Software’s Guitar Suite which has a release date of February 4, 2010. Looks pretty neat for $4. Here’s their description: The essential application for any guitar player. Panoramic Guitar Suite contains five essential screens: Chords, Scales, Digital Tuner, Tune by Ear, and a Metronome, making it a great and comprehensive … Read more

Game Time

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XDA member Piensyto put together a little YouTube video of his HD2 in action playing some games. Not too shabby at all:) Almost all of these games will work fine on other WM phones as well…of course without the multitouch. If you’re into mobile gaming take a look.

EasyShares v2.1 – Stock App

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Jimski (insert super hero name here) did a great write up of EasyShares here in our forums that deserves a lot more attention. So here it is, in his words: I was browsing Marketplace last night and ran across MSN Money, but when I tried to download I was disappointed to discover that it is … Read more

Blackberry Application Suite Is Alive

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Just to avoid any confusion – we’re talking about the full Blackberry Application Suite here and not just BES emails. The difference is BES emails are just that – a way to get emails using a Blackberry Enterprise Server instead of Activesync. The Blackberry Application Suite is the entire Blackberry OS running virtually within Windows … Read more

Play Boneyboy Yet?

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Ok I’m almost done chuckling at the name of this game:) Anyway, this isn’t a new game…we just never told you about it:) It’s a traditional jump and run type game (like Mario or Bonk) but it has a few great tricks up its sleeve. For one, it’s really well put together. Both graphics, smoothness … Read more

New WM Facebook App from MS!!!

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All you Facebook addicts users out there on Windows Mobile will be really happy about the new Facebook app from Microsoft. Thanks to Drakknar over at xda-developers who extracted the Microsoft Facebook 1.2 (v 1.1.0.14) app which is currently available only on the MS Marketplace for Smartphones, and rebuilt it into a cab which works on every WM 6.5(.x) touchscreen devices and any screen resolution. This is a must have app if you use facebook a lot. I think it is better than any other option out there. It is really fast, user friendly and has a lot of cool and new features. It pretty much can do everything that you can do on the computer browser version of facebook. Here are a few quick images of the new app some of the new features.

More after the break but if you just want to download the new app from XDA click here. Blownfuze mirror

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Why a Windows Mobile User Might Buy an iPhone 3GS?

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And that user is me. It has been a year since I bought HTC Touch Diamond with Windows Mobile 6.1 installed on it. It is my first Windows phone so when I bought it with HTC’s TouchFlo 3D and Manila interface, I was impressed. Being an unofficial application tester, I tried almost all applications out … Read more

Clean Up Your Act…Or Shirt At Least

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All Clean is a simple application from Italian software developer Angelo Allievi. The app is simple – there are 48 stains that you can click on and it will tell you how best to treat them. And for each stain it gives you instructions for cotton, delicates and carpets/rugs. So if you get wine on … Read more

Verizon Wireless Launches VZ Navigator 5.0

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Service Now Offers Integration with Roadside Assistance and Social Networking Allowing Customers to Get Help and Let Their Friends Know Where They Are

ASKING RIDGE, NJ — Verizon Wireless, provider of the nation’s largest and most reliable 3G network, today announced the launch of VZ Navigator® 5.0, the newest version of its award-winning map, navigation and local search service, which helps users find their way around town. Powered by TeleCommunication Systems, Verizon Wireless’ VZ Navigator is a GPS-enabled service that transforms a wireless smartphone or handset into an all-in-one powerful navigation and communication device, enabling customers to find useful information and discover new places and destinations.

Beginning today on select devices, VZ Navigator 5.0 will offer impressive enhancements to the existing service that take advantage of location-based  technology, including an updated, easy-to-use interface, improved functionality finding points of interest, and the ability to run multiple VZ Navigator functions simultaneously within a navigation session. The service is now integrated with Facebook®, allowing users to keep up with their friends, family and social networks by updating their Facebook statuses directly through VZ Navigator, with the option to include and share their locations. Customers can also use Verizon Wireless’ Roadside Assistance service to send their locations to a dispatcher so assistance may reach them more quickly.

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