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Android is Alive on Axim!
This post is twofold. One to inform our bloggers that are still carrying the Smartphonemag torch here that we now have a new blog category pulldown that allows you to tag posts by operating system type (This post being obviously about getting Android to run on my Dell Axim x51)...and secondly a bit of a teaser about getting Android running on an Axim...haha (it's a very early debug build, so don't get any hopes up yet).
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- Nate Adcock's blog
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Windows Phone 7 Software Now in Hands of Manufacturers
My weekly column returns after a hiatus of nearly two months. And just in time, because the world of Windows Phone 7 is heating up. Windows Phone 7 software is now in the hands of manufacturers, images of forthcoming devices are appearing online, and detailed reviews from those who’ve been using prototypes are being posted.
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- Jim Karpen's blog
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Motorola Clamps Down on Website For Leaked Update
Nothing gets the mobile world more excited than an imminent update for a mobile smartphone. To state it more clearly, the folks who live for tinkering with their smartphone’s internals that is. I have to include myself in this crowd.
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- Steve Green's blog
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SPB Software Apps on Sale in Ovi Store
Spb Software is offering some of their Symbian-based mobile apps in the Nokia Ovi store on sale for the month of August (Mobile Shell, and Brain Evolution). I hate to admit that I wasn't even aware there was an "Ovi" store until I read this press release. Full press release and links follow the break...
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- Nate Adcock's blog
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SPB TV now includes WAP version!
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...
- Nate Adcock's blog
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Handy Safe 2.0 Released For Android
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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- Nate Adcock's blog
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Skepticism Mounts Regarding Microsoft’s Mobile Platform
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?

The Story Behind the Death of the Kin Phones; Android Rising
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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- Jim Karpen's blog
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SoftMaker Office 2010 Mobile Version Available!
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.

PhoneWeaver for Android Released!
“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





