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All posts tagged "2008"


Tuesday, December 16, 2008

Spb Software House Announces Survey Results

Posted by Darius Wey in "Pocket PC News" @ 03:40 AM

http://www.spbsoftwarehouse.com/abo...vey2008.html?en

"Spb Software, a leading mobile software developer announces the results of fifth annual Spb Survey. This year, Spb Survey was held between 10th and 24th of November, and aimed to track changes in mobile device preferences and brand loyalty, smartphone and software use cases, user profiles and behavior. Originally, Spb Survey addressed only the Windows Mobile audience, but this year, users of all mobile platforms were invited to participate. The majority of Spb Survey respondents are mobile activists with clear interest in mobile technology, and are not fully representative of the entire global mobile community. However, as mobile connectivity enters more spheres of everyday life - the global mobile community is becoming more active and technologically-savvy throughout, and accurate industrial outlooks and estimations can be made, based on the answers provided by Spb Survey respondents."

Spb Software House has released the results of this year's Spb Survey. Some interesting (though not necessarily surprising) points:

  • 49% of all survey participants currently use HTC devices, followed by 6% who use HP devices, 5.5% who use ASUS devices, and 4% who use E-TEN (now Acer) devices;
  • The TyTN II is the most popular device, with the Diamond and Touch Pro claiming second and third place respectively; and
  • 80% of survey participants backup their data, which is consistent with what was reported in previous years.

Click for the complete set of results.

Tags: survey, 2008, results, spb

Tuesday, May 13, 2008

Office 2008 for Mac SP1 Delivers .PPTX Compatibility with Windows Mobile

Posted by Darius Wey in "Pocket PC Software" @ 09:25 AM

http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/...acBU2008PR.mspx

"The Mac BU today is releasing Service Pack 1 (SP1) that provides increased stability, security and performance enhancements to the suite. The group also is providing a glimpse at the road map of Office for Mac by announcing the return of Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) in the next version."



Microsoft's release of Service Pack 1 for Office 2008 for Mac offers a number of enhancements including Mac .PPTX compatibility with Windows Mobile devices. So, if you're one of the few Mac users carrying a Windows Mobile device, hit the Mactopia Downloads page now or wait for Microsoft AutoUpdate to do its thing to enjoy what SP1 has to offer. The standalone installer weighs in at 180MB.

Tags: mac, office, 2008, sp1, pptx

Sunday, April 6, 2008

Robbie Bach's Keynote at CTIA Wireless 2008

Posted by Darius Wey in "Pocket PC Events" @ 12:55 AM

http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/...ach/ctia08.mspx



CTIA was where it all happened - the unveiling of Windows Mobile 6.1, the parade of devices running said OS, and the showing off of other bits and pieces that you'd expect to see at a mobile and wireless trade show. Robbie Bach, and a few others, were at CTIA to do the unveiling, so if you're interested in reading or watching the keynote, click here. It's a little over 26 minutes long, or however long it takes you to read a lengthy article, if videos just aren't your thing.


Tuesday, April 1, 2008

Microsoft Announces Immediate Availability of System Center Mobile Device Manager 2008

Posted by Darius Wey in "Pocket PC News" @ 11:15 AM

http://www.microsoft.com/systemcent...le/default.mspx

"LAS VEGAS — April 1, 2008 — Helping to propel large-scale mobile phone deployments by businesses, Microsoft Corp. today announced at CTIA Wireless 2008 the immediate availability of System Center Mobile Device Manager 2008 and plans for a Microsoft Mobile Services Plan (MMSP) to be available from mobile operators worldwide. Together with Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1, the software and services provide the best solution for midsize and large businesses to manage and help protect Windows Mobile phones."

Microsoft didn't just stop at Windows Mobile 6.1 today. The company also announced the immediate availability of System Center Mobile Device Manager 2008, which together with Windows Mobile 6.1, offers a comprehensive device management solution for organizations using Active Directory/Group Policy. The full copy of the press release can be found after the break. Read more...


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