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Missing phone functions - no more!

I've been using PocketPC Phone Edition since the first XDA came out. Since then a lot of things has changed, devices gained more memory, became faster, smaller, adopted Bluetooth and WiFi. But one thing remain almost unchanged - phone dialer. It does serve the purpose, but a lot of things are missing and annoys avid cellphone user. You know what I am talking about
For me one of the biggest concern was absence of Calling Card support. I am communicating with our overseas officies couple of times a day on the regular basis and dialing all those numbers is really pain. So, while I was looking for calling card support add-on I came across this piece of software - MobiDial.
It's not a total phone dialer replacement, more like a shell for it. It does everyihng I want and excpect from a phone - calling card support, one hand operation, vibratouch, nice and clean interface.
Here how the main interface look like:
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As you can see, all buttoms are big and nicely placed. Also, you can enable vibra option, so you can actually feel when buttom is pressed.
At the bottm you can see row of icons:
Settings, address book mode (see screenshot below), 4 strars represent speed dial windows where you can also assign pictures, and call log icon.
You can switch in between them by pressing jog left and right and scroll in address book mode by up and down.
As I've mentioned before, the biggest advantage for me is Calling Card support. Programm automaticaly dials International numbers without any users intervention. Actually, you can specify this in the settings: always use card, ask user and bever use it.
This is international call in progress:
Couple of things: current release version doesn't work correctly with Second Edition, but beta with SE support is available upon rewuest from developer. Also, first load takes about 5 sec, but then it pops up instantly, by the way, you can assign harware answer/hangup buttoms to MobiDial
You can try it for 14 days here:
http://www.mobidial.com/mD/
I've made a small video of using this software. DivX encoded, 950 KB.
Cheers
http://www3.sympatico.ca/igor.dertkin/Mobi/a.AVI
P.S. I've posted the same review on HW, I am using a different alias there

HI. I had same concern of yours for a while, and I got great help from your topic. However, I'm stil lmissing one feature: The caller groups, allowing you to assign a ringtone to every group or individual caller. Combined with the Sendrui pocketzenphone application, you might not even look at the screen to know when to answer whom. Any advice?
Thanks in advance, and hope I can be of any help one time.

It looks like a adverstisment more than a complain.

killercheung said:
It looks like a adverstisment more than a complain.
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no comments :roll:

Jad said:
HI. I had same concern of yours for a while, and I got great help from your topic. However, I'm stil lmissing one feature: The caller groups, allowing you to assign a ringtone to every group or individual caller. Combined with the Sendrui pocketzenphone application, you might not even look at the screen to know when to answer whom. Any advice?
Thanks in advance, and hope I can be of any help one time.
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RingtoneX does this nicely. I have all my contacts filed under Categories in Outlook (like Family, Friends, VIP, Business, etc.). RingtoneX lets me assign ringtones to each individual or by category. It works perfectly. Since you can create any category name you want it makes it real easy. (Only thing I've noticed is it didn't like spaces in my category names like "Friends 1", so I changed my category name to Friends_1 and now it works great).
Anyways, it's only $7 for the software, and it works very well.

Phone software with voice dial functionality?
Can somebody sugest phone software with voice dial functionality?
especialy I will apriciate reference to software supporting voice dial via bluetooh handsfree...
PDA/Phone: MDA Compact

i think mr anatoly levin might be very grateful if you removed his phone number from the internet
mobiDial looks interesting ... i'll give it a spin ...
thanks for the info.

Anonymous said:
i think mr anatoly levin might be very grateful if you removed his phone number from the internet
mobiDial looks interesting ... i'll give it a spin ...
thanks for the info.
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Right, specially if he is not exist

lol

sorry, that was me posting. forgot to login !

Benefits of Microsoft Voice Command over Cyberon?

I read this post about how this guy was very excited to get Microsoft Voice Command working on his Wizard but nobody listed why. For the noobs here could someone please enlighten me as to what the benefits might be over Cyberon's Voice Speed Dial Daemon?

Very simple. MS Voice command does not require you to "train" or voice tag each and every contact you have. For example, if you add a new contact you have to explicitly train Cyberon to understand it. If you don't have many contacts, I guess it's not a big deal but it could be if you do.
VC, on the otherhand, couldn't be more simple. Just install it and it's good to go.
Any questions?

VC - It does a ton of other stuff too, like you can say "what are my appointments?", "what is the time", "start VJToggleToday" etc.
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aMS voice command allows you to say things like "What's my next appointment?" or "Show (contact name)" or "Dial (contact number)"
Also it launches any program in your start menu or programs folder by saying "Start (program name)"
Also... and this is my favourite bit... you can say "Call (contact name)"... and it will reply "Call (contact name) Mobile or Home?" You say which one, and it dials.
ALSO if you say "Call (contact name) Home" and you don't have a home number for that contact, it says back to you "Home number not available. Call mobile?" and you can say Yes or No.
You feel a bit of an idiot speaking to your phone, especially when you say things like "Start memmaid" but it's super helpful in the car.
Start mermaids?

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There is one way to ask her
It don’t take a word
Not a single word
Go on and kiss the girl
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Thanks
Well thank you all for clearing that up. It seems Cyberon's Voice Speed Dial is a poor and pathetic relation to MSVC.
If half of what you've said above turns out to be true then I will be very happy with this app.
Without training how accurate can it really be though? I've just switched from a Motorola e398 which only allowed 50 voice tags. Since each had to be recorded twice and there were only 50 of them the accuracy was very close to 100%.

i use both, here's why
ms voice command is certainly better, however, I am not able to send a command to it on the xda exec, through my BT headset, when the clam shell is closed, even when using the reg hack, as u still need to open the clam shell, for it to work, so for that reason, I prefer to use cyberon,s voice command, to initialialise a BT call when clam shell is closed, I use ms voice command for everthything else, both work great, and I enjoy having them both installed

Yeah I still have them both, but now:
Click the speech button to launch MS Voice Command
Hold the speech button to launch the default one.
I can't see myself using the dictaphone feature ever, really.
"Note to self! er...... "

MS Voice Command 1.5
Hi all,
When i first got the MS Voice Command 1.5 I was excited as it's potential is very very useful, it also worked very well .. for a while only .. then suddenly it started becoming unstable and working intermittently particularly the Announcement of appointments that worked for while then stopped. Also when one asks for a particular contact to be accessed, the contacts application is launched and a blank screen is displayed. Does anyone have the same experiences and if so is there a solution out there for these problems?

yup i experience the same problem with the trial version, when you say show "name" contact
I get a blank summary screen (the correct contact is called up as if you have any notes information you can read that) but not the details you need,
hopefully its not a problem in the full version, Ive just purchased the U.K edition full version and am about to install it, ill post later once tested to let you know
cheers
C

oKkie dokkie just installed the UK version 1.5
quite like the new accent my Exec has, definately got a bit of a pommie twang,
but i can confirm the same problem exists, when you say show "Name"
it brings up the contact but the summary screen is blank,
i don' know if installng to main memory might help, i know MS recomends it, but it's over 3mb big, and i decided to rather install to SD card

I really like the fact that it will announce the caller ID through speaker when call comes in. Plus you can voice dial any number without training: "dial 12131234567" and it will read back to you to confirm. And I still can't get over how well it recognize my commands.
You can download MS Voice Command and try it on your phone before deciding if you want to buy it.

Well I gave it a try as well (English version) - worked fine for me but the 'dial 12345..' command ... it always understood a wrong number. So yessss ... some of you guys might have noticed the french flag next to this message ... but nothing to do with the accent, I had the same problem with the french version as well, even clearly spelling the numbers with a half-second long break between each did not help. Do you have the same problem ?
Cheers,

MS Voce command does not announce the outlook reminders
Does anyone know why the MS voice command intermitendly stops announcing the outlook reminders, it works for a while and then it stops working and then works again???

Sniper! BT Manager

From MoDaco:
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For those too posh to push:
Do you like chatting with people you don’t know? Do you want to be able easily share multimedia files with your friends? Do you hate the cost of MMS? Well now you can do it all via BlueTooth ? Find your target, take aim and let Sniper do the rest! Sniper is a MoSoSo (Mobile Social Software) application designed to operate using BlueTooth. Using Sniper you can send/receive and reply to text messages from other BlueTooth equipped phones (including non Windows Mobile devices such as Nokias and Sony-Ericssons). Sniper also contains a BlueTooth scanner which will locate discoverable BlueTooth devices in your vicinity to start socializing with. Sniper will also allow you to transfer files between devices as well as messages. With just a few clicks you can designate folders (on the storage card if you wish) for Music, pictures or any kind of file. Sniper is skinnable and comes with a range of cool skins. More skins may be easily added. Sniper also includes a Bluejacking feature which means you can send files or messages to all devices within range at the same time. A useful feature for sending out Business cards at meetings! Since BlueTooth is short range 10-12 meters and does not use a Wireless carriers data network, all this messaging and data transfer is FREE
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My $0.02:
"Sniper is a MoSoSo" - yeah, and I'm a HoMoSpN. PR speak :roll:
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hmmm... I donno. 10$ for a bluetooth manager. Not my bird

Sigh, Hermione Granger isn't my bird either
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Sorry, but I can't resist asking:
How does she associates with BT manager, or blue stuff (or whatever)???
:shock:

levenum:
10$ for a bluetooth manager. Not my bird
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Ahh, my apologies, this may be regional slang:
http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Bird#Noun_2
Nothing to do with bluetooth. I wish it had something to do with "blue stuff" (more slang!)
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Sorry but i haven't understand too...
can you explain me what's happen? :wink: :roll:

Your thread was hijacked. Ransom demands to follow.
But, seriously, it's just jokes don't take it to heart.

sniper
In all seriousness... Sniper is a pretty nice app. I would suggest to anyone to check it out... runs on my Wizard with no problems.
http://www.smartphone.si/sniper/

there are better freeware alternatives

Like what?

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Name just one?
Sniper is not just a BlueTooth manager.
With it you can
1. Send/receive messages and have an inbox
2. Allows the use of preprepared msg templates and you can create your own new ones at the touch of a button.
3. Send/receive files (to your storage card if you wish) and specify default folders for different incoming file types
4. Store often used addresses in address book with friendly names
5. Scan for all devices in Range
6. Sniper, will on request, BlueJack all devices in range with a file or msg until you tell it to stop.
7. Talk to any other BlueTooth device, doesn't have to be windows mobile.
This is just a sample of what it does and it's less than a fiver
So, what is the better freeware alternative???
...Ifor http://www.msmobilesoft.com/sniper
PS I should probably point out that I developed Sniper and cannot be held responsible for any bias you may perceive

Yea its great
I Purchased this twice

Re: Yea its great if you can get it
dragonedge said:
I Purchased this twice and still have not received an activation code.
I,
I am *really* sorry. I was away getting married. Unfortunately the hotel were we were staying had no Internet. I have onlly been offline for 6 days. I have sent you your Reg Code and will refund your second purchase.
...Ifor
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[APP] Loudtalks Worldwide Push to Talk (walkie talkie) 20-03-09 update

Loudtalks Lite 0.9.0.49 for Windows Mobile UPDATE 20-03-2009
Perhaps something for you guy's.
Push to talk for Winhose Mobile.
What is Loudtalks?
Loudtalks brings voice back to the internet communications. It's a little application, which allows you to talk to your friends or colleagues instantly with a single touch of a button. Think walkie talkie. It's faster than text chat and more convenient than calls. Loudtalks is available for Windows right now, but we are working hard to bring it to other platforms soon, including your mobile phone. Loudtalks is free and will always be free.
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Power saving mode (”Turn off screen” menu option). When you select this option device screen turns off, while Loudtalks keeps running so you can receive messages and respond to them using central navigation key.
Vibrate option (if supported by device). It’s turned on by default so when you set your status to Away or Busy your device will vibrate on new messages. You can turn it off in Settings.
Report a problem… menu option. If something doesn’t work you can send us a report right from the software.
(Hint: even if everything works please use it to send your feedback or suggestions!)
Activate contact list, when switching to Loudtalks from other applications. Now you can use push-to-talk without tapping contact list first.
Automatically select the contact, when new conversation starts. That way when you hear “New conversation” alert, even if your screen is turned off, you can respond immediately by simply pressing PTT hardware button.
The website Loudtalks.com will automatically detect Windows Mobile device browser and display a mobile-optimized page so the easiest way to get the new Loudtalks is to visit Loudtalks.com on your device

Hi belsj,
i`ll give it a try.

What connection does this use? 3G, Internet.. ?

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What connection does this use? 3G, Internet.. ?
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Loudtalks works great over WiFi and 3G, and even could be used on GPRS and EDGE. ..

I have a GSM device but my girlfriend has a CDMA.....will it work for this platform (CDMA)?

Looks very good, I'll give it a go tomorrow.

band27 said:
I have a GSM device but my girlfriend has a CDMA.....will it work for this platform (CDMA)?
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Yea it will it's an OTA app it's not as responsive as say Nextel but works pretty good. only problem is if you leave it runnign it eats your battery because it keeps the data connection open while its on.

Nitefall said:
Yea it will it's an OTA app it's not as responsive as say Nextel but works pretty good. only problem is if you leave it runnign it eats your battery because it keeps the data connection open while its on.
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Yeks...does it have to use the data connection? Example: What about the GSM pipeline?

tested in diamond cdma and mogul cdma
can i setup a talk with two or more from the mobile?
sorry about poor english

megapinky said:
tested in diamond cdma and mogul cdma
can i setup a talk with two or more from the mobile?
sorry about poor english
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Yes you can.
slide out the keyboard press on the first contact (with stylus) push the CTRL button and select another contact or contacts and push the send button.
PS you english is not that bad.

thanks
but with diamond can not make it , this app would be awesome if could be minimized and the battery issue cause the conecction always activate.
thanks great program

My first post, new user to Windows Mobile 6.1 have a HTC Touch Pro on Sprint. I like the idea of 2-way, as I am a former Nextel customer, and used to sell 2-way public safety radios.
Will there be plans to create an app for non-Window devices? We have a Samsung Rant in the family as well as we are Mac users. Be great to see this grow into a decent wired/wireless arena. Lot of nice possibilities.
Thanks
Dave

Hi Belsj,
I was wondering if there's a maximum range it covers since it's a walkie talkie application but it uses the internet e.g. wifi, 3g etc so I'm assuming it can connect to anyone?
Can you please confirm?

Range is WORLDWIDE.. and if there is a internetconnection in the ISS spaceconsole, then it's even "space"wide

LoudTalks
Just got Loud Talks works absolutely awesome all work computers and 6.5 phones work

Desktop Integration with CDMA Hero

Everyone,
I have been scouring the web in an attempt to find a "bluephone elite"-esk app for OS X (or windows) that will integrate with my Hero.
I effing loved this app with my sony ericsson. It is, with some phones, full integration of your phone with your computer. It allows you to do things like: get SMS notifications on your computer screen and reply to them from your lappy/desktop, mod your address book, gives you power and radio stats from your computer, pops up a notepad when you receive a call, and notifies you who is calling with a popup on your desktop.
I'll be honest, I'm mostly interested in the SMS notification and reply features.
Bluephone does offer some but not all features. They say that the phone "lacks required features".
If anyone knows of another program like this I would love to know about it... And if there are any dev's that know why bluephone can offer full integration I would love to hear why.

I found one...but they want $40 for it.
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http://www.markspace.com/products/android/missing-sync-android.html

danknee said:
I found one...but they want $40 for it.
http://www.markspace.com/products/android/missing-sync-android.html
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Looks like that one doesn't support the notification/reply stuff he's looking for though...

jvermillion said:
Looks like that one doesn't support the notification/reply stuff he's looking for though...
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Yeah. If you are really into getting/sending SMS messages on your computer check out Google Voice (free).

Unfortunately, gVoice only supports sending SMS if you use a Google number; I'd imagine that he'd want the messages to appear to come from his cellphone.
I'm told that http://code.google.com/p/android-notifier/ will be adding support for replying to SMS and making calls sometime in the near future. For now, it only works to receive SMS, voicemail notifications and caller ID.

droid explorer has that ability

This also has me very interested in finding such an application.

thesparky007 said:
droid explorer has that ability
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mind explaining how to set that up in dorid explorer

dmc971989 said:
mind explaining how to set that up in dorid explorer
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Step 1: Cut a hole in a box
(j/k) Just head over to CodePlex to download/install DroidExplorer then with the program open go to TOOLS -> PLUGINS -> DESKTOP SMS

I chuckled with that step.
But, will that tell me if I have incomming calls too, or just SMS?
Sent from my HERO200 using the XDA mobile application powered by Tapatalk

Any chance we can get one that's wireless, bluetooth, or something along those lines?

I haven't used this app nor does it give much detail on it's features but it works for Mac and Windows.
http://code.google.com/p/desktopsms/

On a side note:
I can't get droidexplorer to work anyway. Do I need to set it up to look for the messaging app or something?

Is 4 suks
SystemIdleProcess said:
I haven't used this app nor does it give much detail on it's features but it works for Mac and Windows.
http://code.google.com/p/desktopsms/
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This project has a long way to go.
Do not want.
<doesn't stay connected, buggy as hell, no alert for incoming sms, fugly>

Pdanet has an sms pop up when tethering that works on the 2.1 eris build, but I haven't tried it on a sprint based rom yet, and it didn't work on 1.5 so I'm not completely sure it will on these latest roms
Sent from my HERO200 using the XDA mobile application powered by Tapatalk

DroidExplorer
navalynt said:
Step 1: Cut a hole in a box
(j/k) Just head over to CodePlex to download/install DroidExplorer then with the program open go to TOOLS -> PLUGINS -> DESKTOP SMS
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Step 1 = Awesome.
Well DroidExplorer is web based... Do Not Want.
Many of you will think I'm being too picky here but once you've had Bluephone you can't go back. Its "one-stop-shop" for all the stuff you want in Desktop Integration.
It looks like most of the HTC phones aren't compatible with bluephone though. I wonder if the problem is HTC crippling the bt from the factory.
I think I'm just going to have to buck up and see if I can code it myself.

Droid Explorer is not web based. The sms part for desktop is java based. In order to connect to phone you need to have the server apk installed and started on the phone.

navalynt said:
Step 1: Cut a hole in a box
(j/k) Just head over to CodePlex to download/install DroidExplorer then with the program open go to TOOLS -> PLUGINS -> DESKTOP SMS
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Step 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9HloS9Ukto

smstutler said:
Droid Explorer is not web based. The sms part for desktop is java based. In order to connect to phone you need to have the server apk installed and started on the phone.
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You are correct... Sorry I was looking at Droid Messenger.
http://www.droidmessenger.com/