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For all those other 3G phones on the market, SPB Software just released a mobile version of their excellent and free TV-viewing app, SPB TV. See the full press release here, or point your WAP browser here...

Paragon, the same guys behind the excellent dictionary and encyclopedia reference apps, recently added a version of their mobile encrypted database app to Android, and re-designed the Symbian version. Read on for full PR info and links...

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I really hate to contribute to the mounting skepticism regarding whether Windows Phone 7 has a chance, because at a certain point it can become self-fulfilling. On the other hand, you as consumers need to make choices, so it’s important to be open about the issues. And those issues are: Will developers be motivated to create apps? Will manufacturers make the phones? And, Will Microsoft maintain a steadfast commitment to the mobile platform?

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In a shocking bit of news a week ago, Microsoft discontinued the Kin phone, leaving many to wonder what’s going on. Also, this week we’ll note the appearance of the latest and greatest Android phone, and will touch briefly on Microsoft’s confusing array of sync services.

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I use the excellent SoftMaker Office on both my Windows Mobile device and my Windows 7 laptop. It's not only a cheaper alternative to the MS Office desktop, but the mobile version has excellent functionality that far surpasses the (now free) MS Mobile version.

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“June 30, 2010 - Android users rejoice, PhoneWeaver, the world's best profile manager, now released for Android phones!”...For those not familiar with PhoneWeaver for Window

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Only six weeks after a massive launch of Microsoft's new KIN series phones, a story on Gizmodo claims that Microsoft has pulled the plug on the product line due to extremely low sales figures.

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It’s not an official announcement, but the evidence, including a passing comment by a Microsoft exec, suggests that Windows Phone 7 will launch in October. This week we’ll also note more information about this forthcoming software, as well as yet another video demo on a prototype device. And we’ll cover the interesting news that Microsoft will be launching a new mobile OS for enterprise based on Windows Mobile 6.5.

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With the recent financial slide of Palm and its purchase approved by Hewlett Packard, many early adopters of the Pre and Pixi are feeling the pinch of having one of their products with what appears to be diminishing support.

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Resco recently updated their soft keyboard for WinMo... "Version 6.00 introduces a series of minor and major improvements. Besides the changes in most of the existing keyboard layouts, we’ve created a brand new navigation layout with lots of handy tools such as the navigation keys and copy, cut, paste and select all buttons. We’ve also introduced a secondary symbol layout with a new set of frequently used symbols.

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Samsung Electronics Co. announced its plans to more than double its sales of Smartphones by the fourth quarter of this year in an attempt to secure the number four position for worldwide sales which is currently held by Taiwanese manufacturer HTC.

Samsung is currently the world's second largest manufacturer of cell phones and holds the fifth position for Smartphones at just below 5% of world sales. Samsung is preparing to release its much anticipated Galaxy S Smartphone which runs the Android OS.

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If you refer to or use Wikipedia as much as I do, then you have to get a WikiReader (created by Openmoko). Not directly smartphone-related, I know, but bloggers should really listen up. This is s great companion device, especially for those times when you just can't get to the network, and you need to brush up or verify some tech info.

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Microsoft chief executive Steve Ballmer said by video that Microsoft will release a new mobile OS for embedded and enterprise devices based on Windows Mobile 6.5, to be followed by an enterprise-focused version of Windows Phone 7 in 2011. More info can be found at pcmag. 

Word has it that Windows Phone 7 could come as early as October. That would be nice to see. In addition to a few Windows Phone tidbits this week, I’ll point you to some new mobile resources.

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I reviewed this title on our iPhone blogs last month, and if you are a Window's mobile gamer I have good news. It's finally out for Windows Mobile touchscreen devices, though I admit I have not tried the WinMo version. You can grab a demo cab of the game here.

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SPB TV is a real winner (get it here), and is fast becoming one of my all-time favorite apps on either iPhone or Windows Mobile (see my early WM review here). Now at version 2.0, the channel list has really grown, and I love watching old forgotten SF movies on one of the many free classic channels available.

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The Kin 2 is a three way collaborative effort involving Microsoft, Sharp, and Verizon. The result is a new approach on the way to Smartphone telephony that for me was disappointment piled on disappointment. It seems strange somehow that while the Windows Mobile operating system is ready for a serious redo, this Microsoft device has nothing to do with WM OS.

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Sprint’s 4G phone came out last week, and reviews are appearing. We’ll look a bit more at this phone even though it’s not Windows Mobile because it harbingers the 4G speeds that will eventually be available to you on Windows Phone 7 devices. Also, this week we’ll look more closely at Kin Studio, since it shows so clearly the direction that Microsoft is headed with its mobile devices. But first we’ll begin with some rumors about forthcoming Windows Phone 7 devices.

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The big question is whether Microsoft will ever be able to catch up, given the popularity of the iPhone and the Android onslaught. This week we’ll look at the optimistic projection 30 million Windows Phone 7 devices will be sold in 2011. And I’ll point you to a demo of a forthcoming Samsung device running Windows Phone 7 and other related news. And We’ll also continue our look at the arrival of 4G data speeds for smartphones, including demos of the first phone that can take advantage of the new 4G network.

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The Kin phone seems to be striking a chord with the intended audience, and this week I’ll point you to some further info about these new devices. I’ll also point you to more info on Windows Phone 7. And I want to begin touching on the new, faster network speeds that are being rolled out.

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