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Enhanced WiFi stack targets Windows CE, Mobile — Oct. 30, 2007 — Bsquare has updated its SDIO software stack for handheld devices. The SDIO Hx version 1.2 stack now supports twice as many embedded processors as before, and offers WiFi throughput of up to 13 Mbps, according to the company. ...

Microsoft's Entertainment and Devices division thrives — Oct. 29, 2007 — Microsoft has released financial data for the first quarter of its 2008 fiscal year. While revenue for the company overall grew 27 percent year-over-year, the Entertainment and Devices Division (EDD), which contains the company's Mobile and Embedded Devices (MED) software products, grew a whopping 70 percent year-over-year, the company said. ...

ETXexpress modules aim to serve — Oct. 29, 2007 —

Adlink has introduced a pair of "server class" computer-on-module (COM) products based on the ETXexpress (aka COM Express) form-factor. The IW400 and DW400 -- using the Pentium M and Celeron M, or Core Duo and Core 2 Duo, respectively -- run Windows XP Embedded, ...

Windows Mobile 6 smartphone has slide-out keypad — Oct. 29, 2007 —

T-Mobile has announced a new phone that features Windows Mobile 6 and a slide-out "QWERTY-like" keypad. The "Shadow" is a quad-band "world phone" usable in any country where the carrier provides its GPRS service, ...

Windows CE powers handheld translation device — Oct. 29, 2007 —

Ectaco has introduced an electronic dictionary and translation device based on Windows CE. The iTravl is claimed to use "the world's most sophisticated speech recognition" to understand what a user says, then provide spoken translation from English to any of eight different languages. ...

Book-sized PCs target embedded applications — Oct. 26, 2007 —

DSM AG, of Munich, has announced three compact computers aimed at the embedded market. The "Booksize" PCs are based on a mini-ITX motherboard with a 1GHz processor, are packaged in a rugged metal enclosure, and can be fitted with either hard drives or solid-state disks (SSDs). ...

Tool offers enhanced backup for Windows Mobile devices — Oct. 26, 2007 —

Sprite Mobile has announced backup and recovery software for Windows Mobile devices. Sprite Backup 6.1 allows all device data to be backed up to a storage device, one or more desktop PCs, or over the air, ...

Compact, Celeron M-based SBCs run Windows XPe, CE — Oct. 26, 2007 —

Swedish embedded specialist Hectronic has announced two single-board computers (SBCs) using Intel's Celeron M and supporting chipsets. The PC/104-style H6036 and ETX-format H6171 both support embedded systems and devices based on Windows XP Embedded and Windows CE, ...

Opera browser syncs devices, desktops — Oct. 26, 2007 —

Opera Software on Oct. 25 released a Web-based synchronization service said to share Opera browser information among desktops, mobile phones, and other devices. With Opera Link, says Opera, bookmarks, speed dial, and personal bar are all kept updated, reducing tedious text input. ...

Web service syncs Windows Mobile phone data — Oct. 25, 2007 —

Dashwire has introduced a website that lets users of Windows Mobile devices backup their data to the Web. Unlike phone-to-PC syncing, the backup is done live via a phone's data connection, so all information is said to be available even if a phone is lost. ...

Windows CE-based GPS maps U.K. national parks — Oct. 25, 2007 —

Satmap Systems Ltd. has introduced a "sport GPS" system specifically aimed at those who want to enjoy the U.K.'s national parks. The "Active 10" runs Windows CE and, in addition to GPS, includes a 2-axis electronic compass, according to the company. ...

Rugged PDA offers WAN option — Oct. 25, 2007 —

Psion Teklogix has introduced a rugged device that is positioned as a PDA, though it also offers optional cellular voice and data communications. Running either Windows CE or Windows Mobile, the Ikon has a full VGA display and survives drops from 5 feet onto polished concrete, ...

Microsoft launches website for software testers — Oct. 25, 2007 —

Microsoft has created a new website for those who do software testing. The Tester Center "showcases the test discipline as an integral part of the application lifecycle, describes test roles and responsibilities, and promotes the test investments required to deliver high-quality software," the company says. ...

Smartphones feature QWERTY keyboards, video out — Oct. 24, 2007 —

i-mate has unveiled two more phones in its line of unlocked Windows Mobile 6 Professional-based products aimed at road warriors. The Ultimate 8502 and 9502 feature QWERTY keyboards, GPS, WiFi, Bluetooth, and video outputs that can drive external XGA displays, ...

Mini-ITX SBC does TV out, surround sound — Oct. 24, 2007 —

Aaeon has announced a "value-positioned" mini-ITX SBC (single-board computer) that can be used to create a media server. The EMB-820T is based on AMD's Athlon-family embedded processors, and features TV output and 5:1 surround sound, ...

AOL offers Windows Mobile client software — Oct. 24, 2007 —

AOL has announced a Windows Mobile application designed to provide smartphone users with access to the company's suite of online services. AOL MyMobile will offer "easy-to-use carousel navigation" and personalization, ...

Security software guards Windows Mobile smartphones — Oct. 24, 2007 — Trust Digital announced that its enterprise smartphone management software now supports Windows Mobile 6. The new release of Smartphone Security adds to the product's existing support of Windows Mobile 5, Pocket PC 2003, and the Palm OS. ...

Windows CE-based kiosk boasts accelerated graphics — Oct. 23, 2007 —

PFU Systems, a division of Fujitsu, has announced the first in what it says will be a line of information kiosk and digital signage products. Running Windows CE 5.0, the Mediastaff DS is described as a small kiosk for counter-top or wall-mount applications. ...

Microsoft unveils device management infrastructure — Oct. 23, 2007 — Microsoft has announced a security management platform for Windows Mobile devices. "System Center Mobile Device Manager 2008" allows administrators to provision and manage smartphones, and lets users access enterprise applications residing behind the firewall, ...

Samsung "world phone" launches in the U.S. — Oct. 23, 2007 —

AT&T has announced a Samsung-sourced smartphone that runs Windows Mobile 6.0 and sports a QWERTY keyboard. The Blackjack II includes international roaming with tri-band HSDPA, a 2 megapixel camera, and GPS support, ...

Driver doubles Windows CE WLAN throughput — Oct. 23, 2007 — SyChip has announced a driver for Windows CE- and Mobile-based devices it says will more than double their wireless LAN performance. The company's "High-Speed WLAN SDIO Driver" (HS-SDIO) is said to provide data throughput of up to 16 Mbps. ...

COM Express board does high-end graphics, Gig-E — Oct. 22, 2007 —

MSC Vertriebs has announced a computer-on-module (COM) aimed at embedded applications requiring high-performance graphics and networking. The COM Express-format CXE-C2D965 module supports Intel's Celeron M or Core 2 Duo processors and runs Windows XP Embedded, ...

"Powerful" thin client supports dual displays, expansion — Oct. 22, 2007 —

Wyse has announced what it is touting as "the industry's most powerful thin computer." The G90, based on a 1.2GHz Via C7 processor, includes dual-monitor support and runs Windows XP Embedded, ...

Unlocked GSM phones touted as "laptop replacements" — Oct. 22, 2007 —

Dubai-based i-mate has unveiled two high-end Windows Mobile phones and a plan for targeting U.S. business professionals. The Ultimate 6150 and 8150 can drive external XGA-resolution displays and will be sold as unlocked GSM devices, aimed at frequent travelers who can use them as laptop replacements, ...

Microsoft officials reveal embedded OS futures — Oct. 22, 2007 — Microsoft reportedly has been talking more than usual about the future of embedded Windows OSes. Recent revelations range from the short-term -- the release of "Windows CE 6.0 R2" next month -- to a long-term vision of "MinWin," the stripped-down kernel that will be at the heart of "Windows 7." ...

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