Make Multi-tasking Simpler with Palm Pre UI

With the Palm Pre user interface and Sprint's webOS customers can easily switch between active applications without having to open and close each one individually. 

This "deck of cards" approach to handling and navigating applications allows users who are multi-tasking on Palm Pre to act on their needs more quickly. In addition, Palm Pre customers can also take advantage of a wide range of features designed to create a seamless user experience, including:

  --  Touch-screen and slide-out QWERTY keyboard for multiple typing options
  --  Palm Synergy, which allows users to link contacts from a variety of
      sources, as well as layer work and social calendars for an at-a-glance
      look at scheduled activities, and combine messaging, so Palm Pre users
      can see all of their conversations with the same person in a single
      chat-style view
  --  Universal search, which offers search results from both the device and
      the web for true mobile computing

The Pre also allows customers to access feature-rich content on the Sprint Now Network, including exclusive applications such as Sprint Navigation, Sprint TV and NASCAR Sprint Cup Mobile Live.

Source: Sprint

AT&T CruiseCast Service Launches

AT&T Services Inc. and RaySat Broadcasting Corporation (RBC) have announced that AT&T CruiseCast(SM) service is now available across the continental United States.

Whether driving around town or on vacation, consumers can now enjoy 42 channels of satellite TV and radio on their existing rear-seat entertainment systems.

  Programming includes the following video channels:

  USA Network      SCI FI               Discovery           Animal Planet

  CNN mobile       Adult Swim Mobile    Lifetime Channel    NFL Network

  MSNBC            FOX News             AccuWeather         ESPN Mobile

  Disney           Disney XD            Discovery Kids

  Cartoon Network Mobile     CBS College Sports Network

The programming lineup also includes five additional video channels that are favorites among young children, "tweens" and teen-agers.

To learn more about the AT&T CruiseCast service, to view the complete channel lineup and to find a local installer, visit www.cruisecast.com/launch.

"We are very pleased to bring this fantastic lineup of channels to our AT&T CruiseCast customers nationwide," said Winston Guillory Jr., president of RBC. "In-vehicle satellite entertainment is the next major trend in consumer electronics. We are proud to deliver a robust live-TV experience to vehicles."

The AT&T CruiseCast service is made consumer-friendly by the unique scaling down of satellite technology into the small pod-like antenna that affixes to the roof of vehicles. The antenna is paired with a receiver that is mounted in the vehicle and provides all video and audio connections to the appropriate vehicle systems, such as rear seat entertainment, vehicle audio system, etc. The antenna is secured to a roof-rack on sedans, SUVs and mini-vans and via a magnetic mount on all other vehicles. The AT&T CruiseCast service utilizes breakthrough technology that overcomes line-of-sight obstacles such as overpasses, buildings, trees or tunnels to deliver television programming to cars, non-commercial trucks and SUVs.

AT&T CruiseCast service is available through a nationwide network of authorized installers and aftermarket-car retail outlets. Once the system is installed, consumers can sign up online for service at http://www.cruisecast.com/ or call 866-800-9030. Customers will create a personal profile, select a payment method and choose programming features. Once a profile is on record, and the installer has completed the equipment installation, the service will be activated over the air. The manufacturer's adjusted price (MAP) of the equipment (antenna and receiver) is $1,299 and the monthly subscription fee is $28.

This groundbreaking AT&T CruiseCast service was created through the collaboration of RBC and AT&T*, the world's premier telecommunications company. RBC, a privately held U.S. company, has worked with AT&T Business Development to introduce the new product to the marketplace.
*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. as well as third party licensees under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.

Source: RaySat Broadcasting Corporation

Entertainment Studios offer Verizon FiOS TV CustomersSix New HD Channels

Verizon and Entertainment Studios have announced that six new high-definition channels are joining the lineup on Verizon's FiOS TV service.

The six new HD channels from Entertainment Studios -- Comedy.TV, Recipe.TV, ES.TV, MyDestination.TV, Cars.TV and Pets.TV -- will begin to launch in FiOS TV markets this week.

"The addition of these channels helps us to continue our commitment to offer FiOS TV customers the best in HD programming," said Terry Denson, vice president - FiOS TV content and programming. "With razor-sharp picture-and-sound quality that only FiOS delivers, coupled with the delivery of six new channels only available to FiOS customers, we're offering service and variety that cable can't match."

Byron Allen, founder, chairman and CEO of Entertainment Studios, added: "Our goal and commitment is to make our networks the very best in their categories, and our launch on the Verizon FiOS TV platform gives us a great start. All content will be originally produced in HD to ensure the highest level of quality, and will be distributed globally on all platforms."

  The six new channels cover a variety of topics, including:
  --  Cars.TV - a network that showcases the collectors, designers,
      innovators and ultimate-car enthusiasts (www.Cars.tv).
  --  Pets.TV - a network dedicated to pet lovers that offers pet news, pet
      care, pet health and pet lifestyles (www.Pets.tv).
  --  Comedy.TV - features today's funniest comedians, with a mix of live
      concert performances, talk and variety shows, sitcoms and movies
      (www.Comedy.tv).
  --  MyDestination.TV - offers the best in travel, featuring exciting,
      exotic must-see destinations around the world (www.MyDestination.tv).
  --  ES.TV - dedicated to entertainment news, variety shows, celebrity
      profiles and today's hottest superstars (www.es.tv).

  --  Recipe.TV - features famous chefs, amazing recipes, wonderful food and
      delicious cuisine from around the world (www.Recipe.tv).

These six new channels join the more than 100 HD channels already offered by FiOS TV, which provides a broad collection of programming, with more than 500 all-digital channels and 14,000 video-on-demand (VOD) titles each month -- 70 percent of which are free. Verizon's VOD library also includes more than 1,300 HD titles. FiOS TV also offers an innovative Interactive Media Guide that provides next-generation, personalized interactive services, including news and entertainment widgets, fantasy football applications, casual games, and many other features. FiOS TV is currently available to more than 9.7 million homes in 14 states.

Source: Verizon

Mobilityflow announces Windows Mobile Graphic Library (WMGL) for Windows Mobile Pocket PC phones

Mobilityflow has announced the release of Windows Mobile Graphic Library (WMGL) for Windows MobileTM Pocket PC phones. Windows Mobile Graphic Library allows any Windows Mobile software developer to create up-to-date and proper-looking products by enriching the standard interface with advanced 3D effects and animation.

Key features of WMGL: 

- Various "3D" Effects (Rotate, Page, Slide)
- Fast Alpha Blending and Filtering
- Blending types (HUE, Color, Saturation etc.)
- Transparent PNG Support
- C++ optimized procedures for semi-transparent drawing
- C++, C# (.NET CF) Support

It should be also pointed out that 3D effects supported by WMGL are on a par with the best 3D applications at the market: TouchFLO 3DTM (HTC Touch DiamondTM), Apple iPhoneTM, Google AndroidTM, PalmTM Web OS, Spb Mobile ShellTM, Winterface TM.
Pricing and Availability 

Target Platform: Windows Mobile 5.0 and later
Microsoft Visual Studio C++ or .NET CF project.

(*)Free for Freeware applications. For more information please visithttp://www.mobilityflow.com/products/wmgl/

Source: Mobilityflow

OLX.com offers Free Classifieds!

The next generation of Classified web site is here! OLX.com offers Free classifieds for jobs, housing, cars, goods, services, personals and more. OLX.com is 100% free even in jobs and real estate and for mobile users check out OLX mobile by going to m.olx.com.  

Some key features of OLX.com are:

• Ability to include videos and pictures in listings

• A city, neighborhood and zip code database so the entire country is covered and not just pre-selected cities

• Ajax "WYSIWYG" rich-text editor for richer listings

• Ability to comment on listings to create a stronger community

• Advanced search functions with sliders allowing searches at variable regional settings

• A distance field allowing you to see postings near your zip code wherever possible

• Ability to post listings in any language in any country

• Ability to view the site in any country in any language

• Global reach

• Mobile version

Source: OLX.com