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All posts tagged "Skybox"


Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Windows Mobile UI Overhaul?

Posted by Nurhisham Hussein in "Pocket PC News" @ 06:00 PM

http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/19/...y-unveiling-ne/

"Apparently, the company will be taking the wraps off a cloud-based syncing service called SkyBox, a MobileMe-like system which allows you to sync and backup your Windows Mobile phone OTA, though there's speculation the service might be extended to non-WM devices as well. The cats in Redmond will also apparently unveil something called SkyLine, an enterprise version of SkyBox, and will properly introduce SkyMarket -- its "mobile marketplace" (an App Store competitor)."

Engadget has news that Microsoft will be releasing a MobileMe clone, as well as apparently contemplating revising the Windows Mobile UI (WM7 anyone?). I'm curious to know just how many of our readers use cloud-based services. I feel that cloud-based computing is a good idea, but bandwidth and uptime are two considerations that have made me less than enthusiastic about adopting it. It all really depends on the implementation and the user experience - remember, MobileMe had a very rocky start. Microsoft looks to be going into the cloud in a big way this year - Skybox sounds like Exchange sync for the masses, with extras. On top of that, the shots above are purported to be of a new WM interface. While this is all highly speculative, I'll just note that there's still a today screen link in the screen, so it's not going to be a total changeover and more of an overlying shell. Thoughts everyone?


Tuesday, May 20, 2008

Teksoft Enters UI Sweepstakes With Skybox

Posted by Nurhisham Hussein in "Pocket PC Software" @ 02:00 PM

http://www.handango.com/ampp/store/...roductId=223942

"Skybox is a fingerfriendly user interface (shell) that replaces the standard Windows Mobile interface to offer an improved PocketPC look and feel and faster access to the device's functions. It comes with smooth animations, advanced graphic effects and it is very configurable so you can have your device do exactly what you need. "



I haven't really played around with any of the UI replacements popping up these days, but this one looks awfully good and might give SPB Mobile Shell a run for it's money. Skybox is almost fully configurable, and also has some nice graphical touches that would really please skinners. The app retails for $24.95, and you can purchase or download a 16-day trial through our affiliate link.

Tags: finger, UI, Teksoft, Skybox

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