The Associated Press is reporting that a U.S. appeals court today revived the Xerox vs. Palm, 3com patent dispute over the Graffiti handwriting-recognition technology. The case first came to court in 1997 and has been tied up in the legal system ever since. The dispute is responsible for Palm ceasing use of the Graffiti input system and moving on to Graffiti 2.

BackUp Pro from RoGame Software has been added to the SmartPhoneTools.com Store. BackUp Pro can protect your data by keeping an up-to-date copy of everything on a memory card (SD, MMC). It does this in a very efficient manner and is extremely fast. Features: free Lite version enhanced for Palm OS 5 great interface easy to use unattended backups removal of orphaned files exclusion of fil...

Palm and Verizon are holding a webinar (web-based seminar) on the new Palm Treo 700p smartphone. What’s the best reason for attending the webinar? Attendees will be entered into a drawing to win a new Treo 700p! The webinar will be held on June 13, 2006 (10am Pacific, 1PM Eastern). You can register for the webinar here.[via Treo Today]

Pocket Antivirus from JSJ Software has been added to the SmartPhoneTools.com Store. Pocket Antivirus offers superior protection from today's viruses aswell as free wireless updates to guarantee protection from future viruses. Features: Virus Scan. Pocket Antivirus quickly scans for and removes all known Palm OS Viruses. Wireless Updates. Whenever a new virus threatens your device, new v...

QArea has submitted an interesting article to us with various perspectives of the wireless marketing wars. It compares outlooks on Symbian, BlackBerry, Windows Mobile, and BREW.

Palm and O2, a leading provider of mobile services to consumers and businesses in the UK, have announced that the award-winning Palm Treo 650 smartphone is now available in the O2 business portfolio. The agreement with O2 strengthens Palm's position in the UK market with the goal of continuing to expand Treo smartphone presence in Europe and providing the best mobile-computing experience with the Treo family of products.

The long wait is over and the Treo 700p is finally here. Michael and Harv put it under the hot lights of scrutiny and delve into what it's like and how it compares to the 650. You may agree or disagree with what's said here, but we're gonna call'em like we see'em.

Palm, Inc. today said it will announce its fourth quarter and fiscal year end 2006 financial results on Thursday, June 29, at 4:00 p.m. Eastern (1:00 p.m. Pacific), followed by a conference call for the public at 4:30 p.m. Eastern (1:30 p.m. Pacific).

DaCapo from RoGame Software has been added to the SmartPhoneTools.com Store. DaCapo keeps the beat for you. In addition to regular metronome functions, like Italian speed names + bpm display, adjustable tuning pitch and visual indicator there are many other features. Features: Sampled sounds for Palm OS 5 devices with Sound Stream Manager include Snare, Bass drum, several toms, and more...

The agreement with O2 strengthens Palm's position in the UK market

Everything Treo has published a review of Facer Launcher by PocketCraft Software. Facer Pro allows you an endless amount of options for customizing the look of your Treo, but most importantly the user interface. The integrated Today screen, customizable gadgets and graphic interface makes it a worthy upgrade for Treo 650 owners. For Treo 700p owners, it's recommended that you wait until some ...

If you’re familiar with GoodLink, then you might be interested in Sprint’s business solution offer. Find out more on how to get a FREE GoodLink Server through Sprint here. Offer will end July 15, 2006 and for new GoodLink customers only.[via TreoHQ]

There's no other major item most of us own that is as confusing, unpredictable and unreliable as our personal computers. Everybody has questions about them, and we aim to help. Here are a few questions about computers I've received recently from people like you, and my answers. I have edited and restated the questions a bit, for readability. This week my mailbox contained questions about using ...

Just in time for the World Cup 2006 in Germany, Proprog.com and MobileWizardry.com are proud to announce the release of Essential Soccer for PalmOS and soon Pocket PC. Essential Soccer is the most advanced, entertaining and challenging soccer game for handheld devices.

Palm, Inc. and O2, a leading provider of mobile services to consumers and businesses in the UK, announced that the award-winning Palm(R) Treo(TM) 650 smartphone is now available in the O2 business portfolio.

StarHub Ltd, Palm, Inc. and Research In Motion (RIM) today announced the availability of BlackBerry(R) Connect(TM) for the Palm(R) Treo(TM) 650 smartphone on StarHub's network in Singapore. BlackBerry Connect enables new and existing Treo 650 users to benefit from many popular features of the "push"-based BlackBerry architecture via BlackBerry Enterprise Server(TM).

Back in January, Palm (PALM) surprised, and even offended, some of its most dedicated customers. It brought out its latest and greatest hardware, the Treo 700w, based on Microsoft's (MSFT) Windows Mobile software. Palm has now atoned for this with the introduction of the Treo 700p. It runs Palm software, which Palm loyalists, myself included, find much easier to use.[via BusinessWeek]

Palm, Inc. (Nasdaq:PALM), a leader in mobile computing, and O2, a leading provider of mobile services to consumers and businesses in the UK, announced that the award-winning Palm(R) Treo(TM) 650 smartphone is now available in the O2 business portfolio. The agreement with O2 strengthens Palm's position in the UK market with the goal of continuing to expand Treo smartphone presence in Europe and...

Tracy Fulce has written a review of the Palm Bluetooth Headset. When I was a kid, I wanted to be Lieutenant Uhura; she was Chief Communications Officer for the Starship Enterprise. I loved her big shiny beehive and her red mini, she spoke a bunch of languages and the captain was hot for her. She and Captain Kirk actually shared the first interracial kiss on American television. Lieutenant Uhu...

Pepper Computer has announced a new version of its Internet-oriented mobile device, the Pepper Pad. So far this tablet-shaped model hasn't gained much traction, but its developer clearly remains optimistic that an new model can find a market.

Tamoggemon Software has released BinaryClock v2.0. The program adds a true Binary Clock display to your Palm OS handheld or smartphone. It is a small and quirky utility thats shows a unique view of the current time. This new version expands the number of features and customizable options including: adjustable geometry graphics, high-res+ cabable, colors, TrueType font support via Font Bucket and new alarm options.

It comes with a 14-day free trial and can be registered for $6.95.

RexRegina is proud to announce the "Win a Treo 700p FREE!" contest exclusively on mytreo.net. Now through July 4th, you can enter to win this fantastic Palm OS smartphone in your choice of GSM or CDMA. The grand prize winner will also receive a RexRegina case of his or her choosing. RexRegina is the best selling high end plush leather case manufacturer that has brought us some of the most innovative styles. Entering the contest is easy. Click here to learn how!

Lunar Excursion Module Simulator v2.0 is now out for the Palm OS. LEM Sim realistically simulates landing phase of the Apollo moon mission. The game features realistic physics, actual Apollo LEM instruments and NASA style sound effects.

WSJ Tech Columnist Walter Mossberg gave the Motorola Q a spin, and his verdict on the slick-looking smartphone? Nice, but weak user interface and inferior to the Palm Treo 700p. [via MobileRead]

Avantgo RSS support is now out of beta testing and has been officially launched. With AvantGo for RSS, smartphone and PDA owners can easily synchronize RSS feeds to their mobile devices for free. Both Palm OS and Windows Mobile is supported.

iAnywhere today announced that AvantGo for RSS is now out of beta and is freely available. With AvantGo for RSS, users can easily view mobile RSS subscriptions. Users can add any RSS feed to their account, without installing additional software, and then synchronize using a wireless or desktop Internet connection to receive the feed items in a format optimized for their device.[via Palm Infocent...

A startup firm named Space Data is working on a creative solution to the problem. The company is putting cell towers in weather balloons stationed in the stratosphere. While the technology is in a nascent stage, it has the potential to help carriers extend cell phone coverage -- without the hassles of conventional towers. "Cell coverage is still not ubiquitous because it can be difficult...

As I mentioned in the post about my foofpod pouch, I am always looking for a simple and slim clip-less case that I can use to protect my Treo against bumps and scratches when in a pocket, suit, jacket or...

If you are looking for a fun, colourful way to protect your mobile device this summer then Proporta has the perfect solution, the Proporta Mobile Device Sock.

James goes to a conference and a baseball story breaks out

The semi-conductor industry is abuzz lately with rumors that Intel might be looking to sell off the part of its company that produces processors for handhelds and smartphones.

Thanks to various leaks, it has been known for some time that Danger, Inc. is putting together a sequel to the Sidekick 2, its popular cellular-wireless handheld. Recently, a possible release date for this device was revealed.

See the latest industry solutoins running on the ACCESS power Treo 700p Great prize giveaways; Treo 700p's, NASCAR memorabilia and more Complimentary food and beverage Meet with representatives from PalmSource, makers of Palm OS New York City: Wednesday, June 14, 2006 5-9pm - Skylight, 275 Hudson Street San Francisco: Wednesday, June 14th, 2006 5-9pm - Mezzanine, 444 Jessie Stre...

Palm Treo 700p is the most well-rounded PDA/phone available today. It's easy to use, has speedy EV-DO networking and is a great balance of features and applications. The Palm Treo 700p gets four and a half stars out of five and an Editors Choice from PC Magazine. Click on the image to start playing the video.[via PC Magazine]

• HTC to Acquire Dopod
• Acer Boosting PDA/Smartphone Plans, To Release New Devices
• Symbian Streamlines Screen Resolution Support
• Fitaly 4 Released for Windows Mobile

O.K. This is the kind of news that will make Windows Mobile lovers happy and Palm OS lovers mad. And it is just one man's opinion, but... Well, here's what Eric Benderoff of the Chicago Tribune says: I've been testing both versions of the Treo--one with Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 (700w), the other with the Palm OS (700p)--and I believe that for new users, Windows is easier to learn and naviga...

Treo 700p users give this a try. Several things key off of device ID, which this version should be seeing now. Hopefully Dial, browser selection, and 5-way will work now. Get the beta here. [via PDAPhoneHome.com Forums]

PdaNet for the Treo 700p has two main features that are specific to the 700p. There is EVDO Boost and Proxy Mode. The EVDO Boost could potentially double your download speed. The more interesting in my opinion is Proxy Mode, which is described as providing the following functionality: Once you install PdaNet, you will notice an additional Proxy Mode in addition to the classic Dial...

Government Computer News recently published an article about how sports in general, and especially NASCAR fans, are creating big demand for mobile access. Sports fans are more loyal and use the services more than other types of mobile customers.

Amtrak says about 30,000 business travelers a day ride its trains between Washington and New York and Boston. Now they can use their PDAs to access Amtrak's Web site. The new service, called Amtrak Mobile, can be accessed with a Blackberry, Treo, Pocket PC or any Web-enabled cell phone, Amtrak says. And it requires no special software downloads or registration.

Some days you just want to sit back and take a trip down memory lane. Delve into the fascinating world of emulation. Get your tokens!

[From Benja Arthachinta] Hi Sammy, Don't believe I have ever read any news popping out of Thailand but I'd sure be glad to help from this side of the world. I had a very interesting conversation with the Palm Treo distributor today. I'm not sure if this is the case elsewhere but Thailand has one distributor for the Treo line and another for the PDA business. Hmmmm... Anyways, I was inquiring about...

iAnywhere today announced that AvantGo for RSS is now out of beta and is freely available. With AvantGo for RSS, users can easily view mobile RSS subscriptions. Users can add any RSS feed to their account, without installing additional software, and then synchronize using a wireless or desktop Internet connection to receive the feed items in a format optimized for their device.

Pocket Tunes Deluxe can do a lot more than you think it can. It is a really cool music player for PalmOS devices, and I want to open your eyes to some of the possibilities and give you the information that you need to get started. Plus, there is still active development still continuing, so the future is also looking very bright. Note: Some features require a broadband connection on a device su...

Here's the special edition treo podcast by Tyler featuring the Treo 700p for your listening pleasure. The Official Palm Addict Podcast edited by Tyler [MP3] Download Palm Addict in the usual mp3 format or just listen through streaming normal. [RSS] You can subscribe to the Official Palm Addict Podcast RSS feed here and have the Podcast delivered to you in your RSS aggregator.[via PalmAddict]

I always get a kick out of the conspiracy theorists who insist that the Treo's lack of WiFi is the result of a 'devil's bargain' that Palm has made with the wireless carriers. However, nothing they have posited can compare with the pure malarky being spouted by Mike Lazaridis (aka the Lizard), President and co-CEO of Research In Motion (maker of BlackBerry devices). Money-grubbing Mike says tha...

Anil Hormis @ PalmAddict has published a review of the Boxwave Designio Leather Case for Treo 650. I usually carry Treo 650 "naked" but when i do go travelling - i always use a case. This case from Boxwave is perfect for me as it looks professional, is rigid and affords maximum protection and is lightweight and does not make the overall size of my Treo too much. You can attach the c...

After spending the past week travelling in Paris and Copenhagen where I attended the Reboot8 digital conference I have asusual managed to accumulate a ton of new business cards which Ill need to find the time to input either directly...

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Play the official port of Arcade Lab's "Gold Miner Joe" for PC and Mac on your handheld.