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News: Iris recognition comes to Windows Mobile gadgets

In an article on windowsfordevices.com, new software that can add iris recognition to devices running Windows Mobile and other OSs is discussed. The article said in part:

"Oki Electric has released middleware that can add iris recognition to cellphones and PDAs. The "Iris Recognition Technology for Mobile Terminals" software reportedly uses existing cameras and currently targets handheld devices running Windows Mobile, Windows XP, or Symbian OS."

The release of iris recognition software illustrates the continuing expansion in variety of third-party Windows Mobile software.

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Review: Ask the Experts: Best Utilities

In an article in the Aug/Sept 2007 issue of Smartphone & Pocket PC magazine, editor Rich Hall presents the experts' thoughts on their favorite utility programs from the 2006 Best Software Awards. He says in part:

"Last year, over 90 experts judged over 650 nominations for the Smartphone & Pocket PC magazine Best Software Awards 2006. Our judges had plenty to say about their favorite products. In this issue, we are publishing their comments about the products nominated for the Utilities categories. We will publish their comments on other software categories in future issues."

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Tip#372: How to create an enhanced Task on a WM 6 smartphone

This application has been enhanced to include many of the capabilities found on the Pocket PC version of the program. Users can now edit a Task’s notes and properties, create recurrence patterns for the task, and enable task actions from the list view.

From the Start menu, open Tasks and select Menu >New Task. This takes you to the New Task entry screen.
Scroll down the screen and enter Subject, Priority, Status, Start and Due dates, Reminders, Notes, and more. To edit an existing task, highlight and select it in the Tasks list view; then select Edit.

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Hot Download of the Week: 3D Lawn Darts

Brings the classic game of lawn darts to mobile devices. Toss darts in the backyard or challenge yourself and play on the moon. Includes multiplayer so you can pass the game back and forth or use Bluetooth so you can each use your own device. Also features camera motion sensing technology where you can simulate a real throw with your device by swinging it forward like you are throwing a real dart.

Price: $19.99

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Use With: P/PC and Smartphones running WM 5.0 and 6.0

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Article: Pharos GPS Phone 600

In an article in the Aug/Sept 2007 issue of Smartphone & Pocket PC magazine, author Alan Zaks discusses the Windows Mobile 5 phone with built-in GPS. He says in part:

"It's a phone; it's a PDA; it's a GPS navigation system; it's a camera; and it's an FM radio. The Pharos GPS Phone 600 is the first Windows Mobile device to be released in the U.S. that features all of the above. There have been other devices that include an integrated GPS receiver, but until now, they've lacked a full-featured navigation application. The 600 comes with Pharos' OSTIA software built in, including its full-featured, turn-by-turn navigation system and suite of navigation utilities. (The GPS Phone 600 is manufactured for Pharos by a Taiwanese company called Quanta, which also manufactures devices for the likes of E-TEN, Dell, and HP. Pharos has not announced a WM 6 upgrade. However, a similar machine, E-TEN Glofiish X500, is available as WM 6)."

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Jim Karpen's Hot Web Site of the Week: mPoria Shopping Portal

mPoria Shopping Portal is a new site that offers mobile access to products from a wide range of retailers such as Buy.com, GameStop, Moosejaw Mountaineering, and TicketsNow.com. Simply visit mall.mporia.com via your mobile Web browser.

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From Our Blogs: AstroNavigator

Tim Hillebrand discusses the new astronomy program for Pocket PCs.

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WINDOWS MOBILE UPDATE is edited by Michelle Talley. To submit a news item, suggest software, contribute a tip, mention a hot website, make a suggestion, offer a comment, or air a gripe, e-mail her at michelle@PocketPCmag.com.

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