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Note from Jason Flick
May has been an exciting month for Handheld devices. We have seen the launch of Microsoft’s new
“Windows Mobile 5.0” which technically is their third major release, and where
Microsoft historically gets it all right. Microsoft has yet to make a profit on any of the previous releases,
losing over $100 million each year. With this version they seem to have addressed many of the major issues we hear from
our customers. Also this version merges the varied flavours that have branched off this variant of Windows CE such as
Pocket PC 2003, and the Smartphone edition. You will see links in this month’s newsletter to much more information on
Microsoft’s continued growth into this handheld space.
Cheers, Jason Flick, |
Bluetooth Units Hit 5 Million A Week
Like the spotty geek who turns up in the pub with a stunner on his arm, Bluetooth has confounded critics by reaching the significant milestone of five million Bluetooth units shipping per week.
Sony launches the smallest PC in the world: Sony VAIO U series
We have been thinking that by now such a device will be released around year 2006 but it looks like Sony will release such a device this year (in Japan: May 2004, elsewhere later on in the year).
New application for Microsoft Smartphone available in BETA version
This application will send a predefined text-message (SMS) for every missed call to the caller. E.g. "I am busy at the moment, please call back after 3.pm."
HTC unveils Universal, First Windows Mobile 5.0 device
HTC, the Taiwanese manufacturer behind handsets such as the T-Mobile MDA, O2 XDA, and iMate Jam, has released their latest PDA/phone hybrid device, the Universal. The Universal is the first device that will feature Windows Mobile 5.0, the latest iteration of Microsoft's mobile operating system, and also features a large, 180 degree pivoting touch screen that can automatically switch to the most suitable display mode.
Corporate News
Picture Tubes And Handhelds
Flick Software has much in common with the manufacturers of picture tubes for television sets and computer monitors.
From initial use case analyses through requirements specification, to system
design, implementation, and deployment, Flick Software applies its handheld
expertise to successfully produce the handheld components of our customers’
products.
Microsoft Releases Windows Mobile 5.0
Las Vegas
May 10, 2005
In a packed hall of developers and industry partners at Microsoft® Mobile &
Embedded DevCon 2005, Microsoft Corp.'s annual mobile and embedded developers
conference, Bill Gates, chairman and chief software architect of Microsoft,
announced the release to manufacturing (RTM) of Windows Mobile (TM) 5.0. This
new version of the Windows Mobile software platform delivers on partner
requests, including more platform flexibility to customize devices and
solutions; productivity enhancements that include updated Microsoft Office
software and persistent memory storage for more efficient data management; and a
powerful multimedia experience with Windows Media® Player 10 Mobile and support
for hard drives.
Remarks by Bill Gates,
Chairman and Chief Software Architect, Microsoft Corporation
Microsoft Mobile & Embedded Devices Developer Conference 2005
"Opportunity Through Innovation"
Las Vegas, Nevada
May 10, 2005
BILL GATES: Good morning and welcome to our mobile and embedded conference. We're here to talk
about the opportunity to do great software. We're here to talk about a big advance in the mobile platform
and our embedded operating system that, combined with new tools, will let you build applications that
weren't possible before.
The whole mobile space is incredibly hot. We're moving well beyond just doing voice calls and
SMS messages to a whole range of applications that will take media, location, productivity information
and present it in new and rich ways.
Mobile Devices: Business Enabler or Security Risk?
By Nick Galletto
May 31, 2005
Mobile devices such as smart phones, personal digital assistants (PDAs) and
Blackberries are integrated into our day-to-day business life; however, the
secure use of these devices is not viewed as a top priority in today's business
community. Policies and procedures often do not cover them, and in
fact in most cases the units have not been formally
adopted by the business. Because these tools provide a convenient means to
communicate anytime from anywhere, issues relating to security are often
overlooked.
RIM ready to take on competition from Microsoft
By Ottawa Business Journal Staff
June 7, 2005
The 800-pound gorilla of software is about to take on the 800-pound gorilla
of mobile e-mail and data. Microsoft will take dead aim at Research in Motion's popular BlackBerry
e-mail pager when it introduces its own real-time mobile messaging system this
fall.
Events
The 20th Anniversary of Mobile
Telephony in Canada
June 8, 2005
8 am - 4 pm
Fairmont Château Laurier
Ottawa, Canada
Wireless EXPO 2005
Online conference
June 16, 2005
You can attend the wireless trade show
without leaving your office
Seminar Day: Wireless Applications
Organized by: IEEE ComSoc Chapter
June 22, 2005
CRC Auditorium, 3701 Carling Ave.
Ottawa, Canada
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