Welcome back to the Windows Mobile Weekly Roundup series. Last week, Microsoft released an update to their Marketplace for Windows Mobile application, which fixes some security bugs, bringing consumers better experiences with the application. Let’s get started with this week’s roundup, starting with the Featured Software of the Week!

Featured Software of the Week

This week’s featured software would be SPB’s Mobile Shell 3.5. This application has always been one of the best looking Today Screen replacements for Windows Mobile. The combination of a slick interface and some light, handy shortcuts led for a much more pleasing user experience. Each incarnation improved greatly upon the last and this update is no slacker.

With the latest update to 3.5, there are more new additions to widgets and updated pages such as weather, and the 3D Enhancements. SPB Mobile Shell has traditionally focused on putting more functionality at your fingertips for your Windows Mobile device and the updated version maintains that tradition really well. An outstanding application from SPB!

MSRP: $29.95 (7-days trial); Get it for 15% off in the Gear Diary Store by using the code GDWinterBliss

New Release

Ever had those annoying calls from telemarketers? Want to know who is calling you and their location? With NetCallerID, you can finally be at ease!

NetCallerID is an innovative way to find who is calling you. Using a collection of caller information resources on the internet a single report tells you the full name of the caller, FTC complaints (to identify telemarketers), where the call is coming from, possible relatives, and more! NetCallerID also lets you optionally add the caller information to your local contacts book. This version currently supports caller information for the US and Canada.

MSRP: FREE! ; Get it here.

Latest Update

Remember those days when you have to be in the waiting room waiting for your turn to see the doctor? Or maybe you’re on a trip and you wish you could finish your movie. Worry no more! DVD Catalyst is here to save you from your misery! This application transforms your DVD movies and TV shows into video files that you can use with your device. By installing DVD Catalyst on your computer, you can convert your own DVD collection (as well as video files you might already have) into something that will play on your Windows Mobile. No need to pay for the movies again, or worry about watching them within a day before they expire.

With DVD Catalyst, you can watch your own movies and TV shows in a waiting room, entertain the kids on a long ride, or show off your home recordings to your colleagues!.

MSRP: $9.95 (7-days trial); Get it for 15% off in the Gear Diary Store by using the code GDWinterBliss

Freeware of the Week

I am sure pretty much everyone of you had heard of Netflix. For those of you who don’t, Netflix is an online DVD & Blu-ray Disc rental service, offering flat rate rental-by-mail and online streaming to customers in the United States. And now, I have good news for you Netflix users out there who uses Windows Mobile platform.

Windows Mobile now offers a mobile application for Netflix. The new Netflix application for Windows Mobile phones makes it simple to manage your Netflix experience from a mobile device. You can search the entire Netflix library for your next film, get complete movie details, and even manage your DVD queue. Easily update your queue by moving films up, moving films down, or removing films from your queue.

A feature exclusive to Windows Mobile is the ability to play previews right on your Windows Mobile device. After watching a preview, you can then add the movie to your Instant Queue so you can instantly watch the movie! A must have application for Windows Mobile users with Netflix subscription.

MSRP: FREE! ; Get it here.

Stay tuned for next week’s roundup for more exciting new releases, updates and freewares!