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Consumer mobile software news roundup: May 2008

- Compiled May 23, 2008, by Gary Thayer, MobileVillage Editor

Note on Prices: All prices below are in US dollars.

BlackBerry

S4BB Limited has released TimeTracker, which lets mobile professionals track billable time on a BlackBerry. TimeTracker is available for $13.45 at Handango, and has an average Handango user rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

S4BB also released BatteryBooster, which aims to boost the BlackBerry user's current battery runtime. BatteryBooster is available for $8.99 at Handango, and has an average user rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

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MobiMate's WorldMate Live mobile travel software has been updated with a new social networking feature, called Connections, and improved calendar syncing that connects the application's calendar directly to the BlackBerry calendar. With Connections, members request to connect with each other within the WorldMate's address book and then the WorldMate Live system will track each itinerary and push updates when schedule locations overlap. The free version can be downloaded at Handango. The Premium version, which includes flight alerts, flight status and schedules, travel directory and customer support, is $99.95 at Handango. WorldMate Live has an average user rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

Palm OS

Shape Services's IM+ All-in-One Mobile Messenger, which combines six IM service providers in one application, has been updated to v3.21. The software supports AOL IM, Yahoo, Google Talk, MSN Live/Messenger, ICQ, MySpace IM, and Jabber based systems. Features include SSL support, full presence status, groups, contact info, configurable sounds and vibrations, and background operation for use with other apps. This update includes some improvements based on user feedback and adds vibration support on the Centro. Version 3.21 is compatible with most devices running Palm OS 5 and above, and is available for $26.95 at Handango. It has an average user rating of 4 out of 5 stars.

Toysoft's Picture Dial, which integrates with the home screen of the dialer on the GSM (AT&T) Centro and Treo 680, has been updated to v1.4. PictureDial features a customizable panel where users can add photo icons to dial their favorite contacts. It allows an unlimited number of shortcuts and users can select their own wallpaper and background colors. PictureDial v1.4 is available for $11.65 at Handango.

Symbian S60

Parys Technografx' PT Pocket Office, a VNC server/client remote access app for S60 3rd Edition, has been updated. The software lets users remotely control a PC with your smartphone from anywhere in the world and providing full control of all functions of your PC: move the mouse, activate programs, surf the internet... all as if you were there. PT Pocket Office sells for $29.99 at Handango.

SymbianGuru's AfterCall for S60 3rd Edition smartphones has been updated. After a call ends, users can quickly call another number, send a message, add the caller to contacts, add a calendar entry etc. The app also shows the call duration, date and time of the call. AfterCall sells for $8.99 at Handango.

WebGate's Advanced Call Manager is now updated to v2.68. The app lets users set different actions for groups they have defined. It lets users to accept, reject, divert calls, send personalized SMS messages, play a personalized greeting, or mute the ringer. The software can also organize the user's phone book into custom lists. Advanced Call Manager sells for $17.99 at Handango, and has an average user rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

WebGate's Advanced Device Locks now has a Professional Edition that lets for S60 3rd Edition phone users restrict access to certain applications and data, lock their phone remotely, and delete data remotely in case the phone is lost or stolen. The user will be notified of any unauthorized attempt to use it and trace it back. ADL Pro comes with a password-protected secure storage for confidential files. Advanced Device Locks sells for $10.71 at Handango.

 

 
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