It looks like the Microsoft MyPhone service is slowly starting to open the gates and allow for more users to enroll in their beta. Phil Nickinson over at WMExperts was able to get in and sync up his 499 text messages. Unfortunately I still get the “please take a number….don’t call us we’ll call you” when I try to access the site. You may however want to try from your area of the world and see if you have better luck getting in. MyPhone is Microsoft’s way of storing all your Windows Mobile phone data to a protected site. This means pictures, text messages, contacts, tasks, videos, documents – etc. Of course there are other services like Dashwire that do… Continue reading on Gear Diary …

DataViz is demonstrating their Documents To Go software for iPhone this week at Mobile World Congress. Their popular handheld applications include Word, Excel, Powerpoint and PDF document editors/viewers. At least one screen shot has a copy and paste icon so perhaps this version will have some tricks up it’s sleeve when the final version is released whenever DataViz is damn good and ready. Word is that a version for Android is in the not too distant future as well. Until then you can sign up to be notified of the release of Dataviz for iPhone here. Macitynet.it has more screen shots via Macnn Continue reading on Gear Diary …

Neuros has long offered bounties on different development projects that enhance their products; one I have been semi excited for is Netflix Streaming.  Well, sundevil98 has managed to get it working on the Link according to Joe.  He did it by installing Mediamall’s Playon software on top of XBMC.  The next version of the software on the Link should have XBMC built into it.  Eventually, Neuros will have a native client on the Link, but for now, this will allow you to stream movies from Netflix! Continue reading on Gear Diary …

This press release came down on Friday, but I wanted some time to digest the lengthy press release because there’s more than just Android on a E-Ink display in this release. First, the headline is that MOTO Development Group has the first example of Android running on a E-Ink display. http://www.vimeo.com/3162590 E-Ink displays are like the displays that run the Amazon Kindle.  They are low power, black and white screens for the moment.  Imagine having a color version of this with a touchscreen layer on top.  You could probably gain some battery life with these screens or at the very least have a Android powered eReader. Also in the press release is this little tasty tidbit: MOTO labs is working Continue reading on Gear Diary …

This isn’t new news to anyone, but its significant in that most everyone will be able to get DRM free music out of iTunes.  Ever since the dawn of iTunes, music has been tied to your Apple ID, and not playable on anything other than an authorized computer and a connected iPod (be it a Shuffle, Nano, iPod, Touch, iPhone, etc.)  … Continue reading on Gear Diary …

This $4.90 WiPal windshield wiper sharpener will have two types of fans. Of course there will be the folks who want to save a few bucks by making their windshield wipers last longer thus avoiding the purchase of overpriced wiper refills. The second market will be klutzs like me who can never get their old wipers out of the tracks. Simply slide the WiPal up and down your wiper blades to breath new life into the blade edge. Once sharpened, enjoy another few weeks of dry windshield. Only $4.90 – shipped from DealExtreme. WiPal Automobile Wiper Renewing Sharpener – $4.90 Continue reading on Gear Diary …

One last new Nokia to tempt you this afternoon, and then we are done. Say hello to the 6710 Navigator, a little powerhouse designed with getting you there safely in mind. The Quad Band 6710 features a screen which has been “optimised for outdoor use”, a “2 GB MicroSD card (with pre-loaded mega region maps)”, “support for synchronisation of Nokia Maps 3.0 [included] with Maps on Ovi”, and yep – the Carl Zeiss 5MP camera optics that I have come to love. Continue reading on Gear Diary …

Ah, here’s a Nokia that got some 5MP camera lovin’: the 6720 Classic. Other highlights include Quad Band, integrated A-GPS, and many of the internal multimedia goodies (as well as available external multimedia accessories) that we have come to expect from the N series. Nice one, Nokia… Continue reading on Gear Diary …

If sliding keyboard isn’t your thing, then Nokia’s new E55 might be just the ticket. A compact QWERTY keyboard graces the front of this new “monoblock”; isn’t that what we used to call a candy bar form factor? In any case, the new design looks sweet, and the Quad Band GSM should make everyone happy. Continue reading on Gear Diary …

Holy cow! It appears that the E71 has snuck off and had a love child with a Windows Mobile phone! Okay, maybe not, but tell me if that’s not what Nokia‘s new Quad-Band E75 kind of looks like… I’m not sure how well it will go over with people who like having their QWERTY keyboard on the front of their device, but for people who like a compact form factor which hides all kinds of functionality, this may just do the trick.… Continue reading on Gear Diary …

Yep, you read that right. What a great price on a digital camera; even if it’s not the best quality, for that price you could give one to a kid sister, keep it as a glovebox camera, use it as your beach camera beater…you get the idea. If you are undecided, then check the camera’s features…… Continue reading on Gear Diary …

Shuh. Finally! Palm has finally sunsetted its much outdated and overly much long in the tooth PalmOS in favor of the Pre’s new WebOS.  Now, all it has to do is convince over 30,000 PalmOS developers (who have created over 100,000 PalmOS apps) to embrace the new mobile operating system and develop (or port) their applications for/to it. Continue reading on Gear Diary …

Here is HP‘s newest Voice Messenger, a Windows Mobile Standard (non-touchscreen) device that continues the iPAQ brand, albeit without the touchscreen. Don’t get me started on how much I miss the iPAQs of yore…… Continue reading on Gear Diary …

LG is also busting out the non-touchscreen goodness, with this intriguing new candybar; take a look at the new HQ. I don’t have nearly enough details on this device, but here’s what I’ve got… Device Name: LG HQ OS: Windows Mobile® 6.1 Standard Key Features: 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth, Camera 2MP, MiniSDH Protocol: GSM Quad-band/GPRS, EDGE, UMTS Processor: 528 MHz, MSM7201a Memory: 256MB ROM/128MB RAM Screen Size: 240 x 320 (QVGA) Top Five Features: 1. Slim and stylish design 2. Start calling, emailing and browsing with high speed 3. Easy to use keyboard for typing quickly 4. Intuitive 3D home screen interface 5. Customize your storage capabilities by upgrading easily… Continue reading on Gear Diary …

LG is also getting in on the touch-based action, this is their new Eigen. It’s hard to tell with rendered drawings, but this also seems to have a metal shell. If so, then me likey! Continue reading on Gear Diary …