Best Smartphone Software

Table of ContentsJanuary 2005

The first Windows Mobile-based Smartphone was introduced over two years ago. Since then, the number of third-party software programs available for the Smartphone has skyrocketed. We had over 100 nominations in 22 categories for the 2004 Best Software awards. The complete listing of these nomination is on the Pocket PC magazine Web site (http://www.smartphonemag.com/awards/categorysp_2004.asp).

You'll notice that some of the more popular Pocket PC titles have been ported over to the Smartphone platform. In addition, many brand new titles have been created to take advantage of the Smartphone's user interface and input characteristics.

Without further ado, here are the winners and finalists for Pocket PC magazine's Best Smartphone Software Awards, 2004.

Communication

Caller ID Tools

WINNER

Photo Contacts

PocketX Software: http://www.pocketx.net

Allows you to dial a contact by choosing his or her photograph from a menu. When you receive a call, the caller's photo is displayed on the screen before you answer.

FINALISTS

Caller2Picture: http://www.v2r.ag

Phone Tools and Synchronization

WINNER

SMARTFilter

Novosec AG: http://www.novomobile.com/smartfilter.php

This application allows you to able to block unwanted callers (even if they do not send their number) on your Pocket PC - Phone Edition or Smartphone.

FINALISTS

GPRS Traffic Counter v3.1 SPE: http://www.all-locations.com

IM+ Mobile Instant Messenger: http://www.shapeservices.de

Games

Action/Jump&Run/Simulation Games

WINNER

TokiTori

AIM Productions NV: http://www.aimproductions.be

Armed with an arsenal of 10 different tools and weapons, TokiTori must overcome dangerous obstacles, trap monsters, and save all of the lost eggs.

FINALISTS

Bust'em: http://www.dig-concepts.com

Board Games

WINNER

Smart 4lign

AIM Productions NV: http://www.aimproductions.be

The goal of this challenging puzzle game is to get 4 discs in a row (vertically, horizontally, or diagonally) before your Smartphone does! There are 3 difficulty settings and an undo-last-move feature.

FINALISTS

Smartello: http://www.aimproductions.be

Casino and Card Games

WINNER

Full Hand Casino

JAMDAT Mobile: http://www.jamdat.com

A casino game in which you can play blackjack, roulette, video poker, and slot machine.

FINALISTS

Video Poker Pro: http://www.g3studios.com

Game Emulators

WINNER

gnuboy SP