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VersionTracker Mobile

VersionTracker Mobile - 2.3

software updates, news & reviews right to your Blackberry or Windows mobile

All Time: (3.0)
This Version: Not rated (0.0)
Current Version: 2.3
Release Date: 2008-03-03
License: Freeware
Downloads (this version): 756
Downloads (all versions): 10,444
Price: Free

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Product Description:

VersionTracker Mobile is a free service that brings all the great information you normally find on VersionTracker to your Blackberry and Windows Mobile devices. Just like the VersionTracker Website, you get the latest on software updates, news and product reviews. Brought to you by FreeRange and VersionTracker, VersionTracker Mobile makes it easier than ever to keep up with the software information you care about.

With VersionTracker Mobile, you can quickly skim the summaries of updates. If you find a product of interest, you can read the full product description with the click of a button on your phone. Want that product information for later when you are in front of your computer? Email is built into VersionTracker Mobile, allowing you to easily email the VersionTracker summary information and link to yourself for later action.

There is also a special feed that will notify you when a new release is available. When you click on it, it will exit the application and take you to the download page. It's hidden unless a new release is available. You can also get the latest MacFixIt news content with VersionTracker Mobile, and the new version includes iPhone Atlas content as well as news, reviews, and blogs from CNET.com.

VersionTracker Mobile is easy to install and you will be the first to have the latest software information. Once installed, you can select the software platforms you want to track. Each platform includes the standard update information you’d find on VersionTracker, plus several additional platform news sources. VersionTracker Mobile downloads all information to your phone, so you will have it with you even when you can not connect to the wireless network (such as on a plane or subway).

VersionTracker Mobile is a Java application that is downloaded to your phone over your phone’s internet connection. Data charges from your phone carrier may apply. See the additional requirements for device compatibility. For more information on FreeRange’s products, please visit their website at: http://freerangeinc.com/products/

What's new in this version:

  • Added a special feed that will notify you when a new release is available. When you click on it, it will exit the application and take you to the download page. It's hidden unless a new release is available.
  • Improved speed and network handling.
  • Image support
  • Full background operation
  • Native Blackberry support
  • Native Windows Mobile support
  • Expanded setting "Display -> Open links with" to add Google and Skweezer support
  • Now display "author" tag, if present in original feed
  • Bug Fixes
  • Add new setting: "Display -> Remember the last article selected for each feed".
  • Added feed name in Description view when viewing clipped articles
  • Removed the "Settings" and "Add Feed" popup menus and switched into a in-app list. This is especially useful when changing settings, because it allows you to change several settings without having to return to the menu again.
  • Added new feed property: "Show thumbnails for Articles"
  • Added support for “Mark as Readâ€? on folders.
  • Added new "Help" menu item that shows shortcuts
  • Added "Settings -> Display -> Show status bars in window". This allows you to hide either the top or bottom (or both) status bars.
  • Added "Settings -> Download -> Time in minutes between auto-update".
  • Added "Settings -> Download -> Update when application first runs"
  • Added "Settings -> Display -> Collapse folders at startup" option
  • Added "Settings -> Images" screen
  • Added "Zoom (3x)" as an option for images
  • Improved speed and function of Find Articles
  • Changed the welcome presentation (first time users).
  • Implemented keypad shortcuts. To see the shortcut list on Smartphone, hold down the '0' key. To see the shortcut list on PocketPC, press the 'H' key.
  • Greatly improved article download speed with large #s of articles (> 1500).
  • Now track Send and Full Story requests when Flight Mode is on. These are stored in the "History" feed. When you have connectivity again, these requests are automatically processed
  • Added "Delete selected and older" menu item
  • Now you can you can click on the top-left application icon and toggle Flight Mode on and off.
  • Improved text wrapping in the articles listing with thumbnails. It now uses space more efficiently.
  • Added "Stop update" menu to allow updates to be canceled
  • Implemented feed favicons
  • Implemented loading and saving client settings on the server. This means that even if you switch phones, your settings will be restored.
  • Implemented Feed Properties: Feed name (change to rename), Feed url, Maximum # of articles stored, Show thumbnails for abstract or full story, Show links for abstract or full story, Automatically download full stories, Allow auto-deletion of articles, Delete articles before each update.

Product Requirements:

  • Blackberry (Version 4.0 or newer)
  • Windows Mobile 2003 Smartphone & PocketPC
  • Windows Mobile 5 Smartphone & PocketPC
  • Windows Mobile 6 Standard & Professional
  • Sony Ericsson (P800, P900, P910 and others)
  • Nokia Series 40 and 60 (Second edition and above)
  • Nokia Series 80 and 90 (all)
  • Samsung
  • LG
  • Or any Java MIDP 2.0 phone!

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VersionTracker Mobile Troubleshooting ReportFYI: DOESN"T WORK WITH T/X - Version: 1.0.4, 8/30/2006 01:01PM PST

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mostundudelike
Developer confirms it isn't compatible with the T/X.
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VersionTracker Mobile CommentaryCan't get updates on Treo 700p - Version: 1.0.4, 8/13/2006 11:40AM PST

egidioleitao
I've installed this application on my Treo 700p and cannot get it to show updates. I am getting lots of other FreeRange RSS updates, but this one is puzzling me. What could I be missing?
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