Experience a Wild West adventure with Westward for Palm OS(R) and Windows Mobile(R)

21 February, 2008 (09:57) | Games | No comments

WestwardKEELE, Staffordshire, UK & BOTHELL, Wash USA - February 21st, 2008 - Astraware(R) and Sandlot Games(R), the world’s premier developer and publisher of casual and family-friendly games, invite you to experience the life of a Frontier settler in the wild, rough and tumble world of Westward(R) for Palm OS(R) and Windows Mobile(R) smartphones and PDAs.

Based on the highly acclaimed PC game by Sandlot Games, Westward offers many hours of absorbing game play as you guide your townsfolk in making camp, collecting valuable resources, seeing-off dangerous bandits, and building their communities.

As you progress through Westward, you’ll explore 4 different locations over more than 20 levels as your hopeful citizens set up towns and seek their fortune in the Old Wild West. With over 25 types of building you’ll customize your town and attract new citizens whilst completing a range of side tasks and chasing down the Mad Russian to bring him to justice.

Westward has been optimized for smartphones and PDAs and can be controlled using 5-way, key controls or stylus. The game is available for Palm OS(R) devices with hi-res screens and for Windows Mobile(R) touchscreen and non-touchscreen phones and PDAs running WM2003, 2003SE, 5 & 6, priced $19.95.

To download a trial or to purchase, visit http://www.astraware.com/westwardwestward

AT&T and Palm Introduce Centro for $99.99

19 February, 2008 (09:36) | Palm, News | No comments

Press Release:

Easy-to-Use Phone Lets Customers Step Up to Messaging, E-Mail and Web Access

SAN ANTONIO and SUNNYVALE, Calif., Feb 19, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ — In an answer to the growing demand for crossover devices, AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) and Palm Inc. (Nasdaq: PALM) today announced the availability of the Palm® Centro™ from AT&T. Centro is designed for the expanding base of customers who want a better way to manage their busy lives. The device is available for just $99.99.(1)

Centro offers customers more choices to stay in touch with friends, family and co-workers by using voice, text messaging, instant messaging, e-mail or the Web.(2) Featuring a color touch-screen and full QWERTY keyboard, Centro is the first Palm OS® product to launch with AT&T services, such as XM Radio Mobile, Push to Talk and MusicID.(3)

Centro is the smallest and lightest Palm product to date and works with the nation’s largest digital voice and data network. Initially, the Palm Centro from AT&T is available in new “glacier white” with green keypad accents, and, in approximately one month, AT&T will debut a second color — “obsidian black.”

“The demand for crossover devices is skyrocketing, and the Centro hits a sweet spot for many customers looking for a QWERTY device with a solid suite of messaging and multimedia features,” said Michael Woodward, vice president, Business Mobility Products for AT&T’s wireless unit. “At a great price that can be coupled with a variety of AT&T’s messaging and data options, we are thrilled to offer Centro to our 70.1 million customers.”

“Centro offers a simple way for customers to stay connected to the people who are important to them while better managing their increasingly hectic lifestyles, all at the price of a traditional mobile phone,” said Brodie Keast, senior vice president of Marketing for Palm, Inc.

Superior Phone

Centro’s touch-screen and keyboard, combined with the simplicity of Palm OS, make it easy to use with key features such as one-touch speakerphone, conference calling, ignore a call with text messaging and Bluetooth® connectivity.

Easy Text Messaging

Centro’s text-messaging application displays text and multimedia messages in Palm’s chat-style view, just like PC-based instant messaging, so Centro users can see the entire conversation unfold. Palm is bringing this easy-to-use text messaging capability, which many Treo™ users have enjoyed for years, to Centro.

Instant Messaging

With the built-in IM application, customers can message with select contacts from their choice of AIM, Windows Live™ Messenger and Yahoo!® Messenger instant messaging services.

E-Mail Options

Centro makes e-mail easy with Xpress Mail, Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync, and Good Mobile Messaging. Using Xpress Mail, users can easily set up and access personal e-mail from Gmail, AOL, Yahoo!, Windows Live and other popular Internet service providers.(3) Xpress Mail also provides access to Lotus® Notes®. Via Exchange ActiveSync, receiving Microsoft Outlook e-mail while on the go, as well as syncing Outlook contacts and calendar appointments, can be done right after the phone comes out of the box.(4) Good Mobile Messaging is also supported on Centro and is downloadable over the air from get.good.com.

Music Options

The AT&T Mobile Music platform includes the ability to sideload music with Napster and eMusic with built-in Pocket Tunes Deluxe, listen to live radio with XM Radio Mobile, discover new songs with MusicID and more. Centro from AT&T is the first Palm smart device to offer XM Radio Mobile. For $8.99 a month, XM Radio Mobile gives AT&T consumers 25 of the best XM Radio channels, featuring commercial-free rock, hip-hop, country, jazz and more. A free three-day trial is included with Centro.

With a database of more than 3 million artists and titles, Centro customers can use MusicID to identify an unknown song. While holding Centro up to a speaker, the MusicID application returns song information such as title, artist and cover art, if available. It also keeps track of previous IDs and allows users to share song information with friends via text messages, all for $3.99 a month. A free three-day trial is included with Centro.

Contacts and Calendar

Since Centro comes with the Palm OS, it offers all of the great organizer functionality for which Palm is renowned, such as a detailed and integrated contacts list. Also, the simple and handy calendar makes it easier to manage increasingly busy lives.

Other AT&T Services for Centro * Push to Talk — Centro users can instantly talk across the largest Push to Talk network coverage area in America. Push to Talk works like a walkie-talkie to talk to an individual or a group of up to 29 users. With status icons that clearly indicate the availability of friends and family, Push to Talk customers will know who is free before they call. Users can purchase unlimited Push to Talk minutes with Nation Plans for $9.99 a month for each line and with FamilyTalk for $19.99 a month for each group (two to five lines). Customers also can use Push to Talk on a pay-per-use basis for $0.15 a minute.(5) * TeleNav GPS Navigator — With an optional stand-alone GPS receiver accessory, TeleNav GPS Navigator gives Centro users access to maps and more than 10 million points of interest, as well as turn-by-turn voice and on-screen driving directions.(6) Unlimited access to Navigator costs $9.99 a month. * MobiTV — With MobiTV, Centro users can watch live television, premium and prime-time programming, video-on-demand clips and satellite and digital music services from the top broadcast and cable television networks and major music labels for $9.99 a month.

EDGE Network

The Palm Centro from AT&T operates on AT&T’s EDGE network, part of the GSM family of technologies. Used by more than 86 percent of the world’s wireless subscribers — 2.7 billion people(7) — GSM is the world’s most popular wireless phone technology, allowing unparalleled global roaming capabilities. AT&T customers with quad-band devices such as Centro can place calls in more than 195 countries and access data in more than 140.

AT&T’s EDGE network(8) is the largest national high speed wireless data network in the United States, with availability in more than 13,000 cities and towns and along some 40,000 miles of major highways. EDGE supports a wide range of data services, including streaming music, picture and video messaging, Internet access with the Blazer Web browser, instant messaging, Push to Talk and e-mail.

Pricing and Availability

The Palm Centro from AT&T is available at all AT&T retail stores and online at http://www.att.com and http://www.palm.com/centro for $99.99 after a two-year service agreement and a mail-in rebate. Unlimited e-mail and data access is available for $30 a month with AT&T’s PDA Personal data package with a corresponding voice plan. Messaging packages are available beginning at $5 for 200 text, picture, video or instant messages. Unlimited messaging is available for $20 for individual plans and $30 for FamilyTalk plans. For the complete array of AT&T offerings, visit http://www.att.com.

(1) The Palm Centro from AT&T is available for $99.99 after a two-year service agreement and a mail-in rebate. (2) Applies within wireless coverage area only. Additional charges may apply. (3) Applies within wireless data coverage area only. E-mail and Web require data services from AT&T at additional cost. VPN may also be required at additional cost. Additional fees may be required for some services. (4) Requires Exchange Server 2003 with Service Pack 2 or Exchange Server 2007 and access enabled by IT administrator. (5) Applies within wireless coverage area only. Additional charges may apply. User’s contacts must also be subscribers to the AT&T Push to Talk wireless service. (6) TeleNav GPS Navigator requires a subscription and a Bluetooth GPS receiver, sold separately. TeleNav may not be available for certain areas. (7) Q3 2007 Global GSM Updates, 3GAmericas, http://3gamericas.org/English/Statistics/ (8) Not available in all areas.

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Manage Zip Files on your Blackberry

11 February, 2008 (09:42) | Blackberry | No comments

Ziplorer has been released

Get: MobileSoftMarket, CrackBerry Store, BlackBerryCool Store, Handango, MobiHand.


Ziplorer helps you to pack and unpack zip files directly on your BlackBerry®!

The most famous PKZip and GZip formats are supported by now. With Ziplorer you can now receive zip files on your BlackBerry® and unpack them directly on your device.

Quick Guide: ziplorer_quick_guide.pdf

Ziplorer supports the following current BlackBerry® devices: 7130, 8100, 8300, 8700, and 8800 series.


Screenshots
 

Ziplorer Product Site: http://www.s4bb.com/software/ziplorer.

A product by S4BB Limited.

Astraware Solitaire gets an update and romantic Valentine’s card backs!

30 January, 2008 (09:47) | Games | No comments

KEELE, Staffordshire, UK - January 30th, 2008 - Astraware(R) is pleased to announce an update to Astraware Solitaire which more easily allows the addition of new graphical features like extra card backs and backgrounds.

Whilst players will see no difference in the way the game plays, Astraware Solitaire version 1.20 now includes a different way of handling resources so instead of having multiple special versions of Astraware Solitaire on their devices, players can keep one copy of the game on their device and install seasonal card back sets as they want. Spooky Halloween and seasonal Winter card back sets which were included in special versions of Astraware Solitaire are now available separately, and a brand new Valentine-themed card set is released just in time for the most romantic day of the year.

Version 1.20 of Astraware Solitaire is a FREE upgrade for everyone who already owns any version of the game! Users wishing to upgrade from the standard version of Astraware Solitaire can simply install the new version over the top. Users of Astraware Solitaire Winter or Halloween editions should install the new version and add the card back packs they want.

Astraware Solitaire is available from the Astraware website - http://www.astraware.com/solitaire. New users can purchase a registration code for $19.95.

Astraware Casino updated with 2 new games!

30 January, 2008 (09:47) | Games | No comments

KEELE, Staffordshire,UK - January 30th, 2008 - Astraware(R) is excited to announce an update to Astraware Casino which adds additional features as well as 2 new games.

Since the release of Astraware Casino in December 2007, customers have offered excellent feedback and requests for additional features. In response to these, Astraware Casino version 1.10 is now available as a FREE upgrade to registered owners. The new version includes two new games - Video Derby - which is reminiscent of the miniature mechanical horse racing games seen in casinos and arcades, and 3 Card Poker - a variation of poker also known as Tri-card Poker and based on the British card game, Brag. In addition, Astraware Casino now also includes a Repeat Last Bet option in Craps, Roulette, and 3 Card Poker to make it easier for players to repeat the more complex bets in those games.

With new games included in Astraware Casino, players will discover yet more fun trophies to be unlocked and added to their Souvenir Suitcase.

Astraware Casino version 1.10 is available for Palm OS(R) and Windows Mobile(R) smartphones and PDAs. Registered owners can simply download the new version and it will accept their existing registration code. New users can purchase a copy priced $19.95. To download, try or buy, visit http://www.astraware.com/casino.

Palm Freeware: MyCheckbook v5.4 Build 07

9 January, 2008 (09:42) | Freeware, Finance | No comments

Mycheckbook freeware palm

A mulitple account, electronic personal checkbook with an intuitive interface that allows quick entry of your financial transactions.

Features:
- MyCheckbook supports multiple accounts (8 different accounts).
- Uses system password to protect application from prying eyes.
- Current balance and actual balance available on main form.
- Transfer your monies between your different accounts.
- Can mark checks for deletion from main form.
- MyCheckbook now includes VFS backup and restore.

MyCheckbook v5.4 Build 07 freeware

Astraware to join the Handmark family

7 January, 2008 (16:15) | Uncategorized | No comments

KANSAS CITY, Mo. USA & KEELE, Staffs. UK - January 7, 2008 12.00 GMT - Handmark and Astraware have announced a new business relationship in which Astraware will become part of the Handmark family.

Handmark and Astraware have worked together on entertainment projects for several years. Astraware undertook development work on the Tetris® Handmark major game license, and both companies already offer each other’s titles on their respective web shops.

Through the new relationship, Astraware will expand its existing UK games development studio to develop new high profile licenses as well as continuing work on original titles. In addition to Palm OS(R) and Windows Mobile(R), Astraware will release their first titles for Symbian(R) S60(R) and UIQ(R) in the first quarter of 2008, and will add games for BlackBerry(R) devices later in the year.

“We recognize the genius of the mobile gaming pioneers who created Astraware and welcome them to the Handmark family,” said Paul Reddick, Handmark CEO. “We share a passion for delivering superior mobile experiences.”

“For over 10 years, Astraware has successfully created some of the best mobile gaming brands in the industry, building a company through unparalleled focus on quality and customer satisfaction,” said Howard Tomlinson, co-founder and CEO of Astraware. “I am excited to be joining forces with Handmark and we will be able to focus our experience and talent on creating games across more platforms, and together we will become one of the most powerful forces in the mobile gaming industry.”

Join Astraware for their Annual Hogmanay Party and save on a range of great games!

31 December, 2007 (10:12) | Games | No comments

Hogmanay08_bannerKEELE, Staffordshire, UK - Monday 31st December 2007 - Astraware would like to invite you to their Annual Hogmanay Party sale which starts today - 31st December 2007 - and runs until midnight PST on 11th January 2008!

Each day during this New Year celebration, one or two games will be offered with huge discounts. With a wide range of action, adventure, word games, puzzles, strategy and card games to choose from, there’s certain to be something for everyone. Each offer lasts for just 24 hours, changing at midnight, so make sure to check back for the new offer each day!

The first game in the Annual Hogmanay Party on Monday 31st December is the beautiful puzzler Glyph for just $9.95. To grab this, or any of the great Hogmanay offers, head over to http://www.astraware.com/promo/hogmanay08

Filez - Palm File Manager

31 December, 2007 (10:11) | Freeware | No comments

Filez

Easy to use file manager with VFS support. View, edit (internal hex editor), copy, beam any file on your palm. Bluetooth support. GPL (v 6.8.3)

www.palmopensource.com - The PalmOS Open Source Portal - Details: FileZ

Leonard Maltin Movie Guide 2008 Now Available

19 November, 2007 (19:01) | Reference | No comments

Instantly transform your handheld into the most up-to-date, comprehensive and reliable movie guide around.

Summer blockbusters and independent sleepers; The masterworks of Stanley Kubrick and Alfred Hitchcock; The timeless comedy of Buster Keaton; The animated classics of Walt Disney and cutting edge animation by Pixar; The greatest foreign films ever made. The 2008 Edition of the Leonard Maltin Movie Guide for is packed with the films you can’t afford to miss — and those you can — from box-office smashes to cult classics to forgotten gems to forgettable flops.

LandWare has teamed with Leonard Maltin, the leading authority on American Film, to produce the ultimate mobile companion for anyone looking to buy, watch, rent — or merely brush up on — movies whenever, wherever.

Key Features

Significantly revised user interface with full support for
one-handed D-pad navigation
Import/Export movie lists to and from your computer
New “Back” button allows backtracking through recent searches
Includes complete listings of BOTH the Leonard Maltin 2008
Movie Guide and the Leonard Maltin Classic Movie Guide

Includes over 470 new films
Complete details and capsule reviews for over 21,700 films

Free updates during the year that encapsulate new film releases

More than 9,400 DVD, 7,100 Laserdisc and
15,400 Videocassette entries

The latest ranked lists of popular films as voted by 100,000
regular moviegoers

Easy-to-read symbols detailing MPAA rating,
widescreen formats, awards, etc.

Filmographies for over 39,000 actors, actresses and directors

Complete film library, rental and buying list management

Online event calendar keeps you in touch with DVD releases,
film premieres and festivals

Movie reviews/details can now be updated wirelessly*

Full support for removable expansion card media

Sophisticated compression uses a third of the memory
required by other guides
No need to purchase additional “modules”. One prices gives
you access to all films and details available.

* Requires Blazer 3.0 and data enabled Palm OS Smartphone

Leonard Maltin Movie Guide.