Magic Number for the HTC Incredible is 4-29

HTC Incredible

Drum roll please….  The HTC Incredible, known as the Droid Incredible, will be available on April 29.  Verizon had a webpage up earlier today stating that the ‘next chapter in the Droid saga starts on April 29′ with a picture of the Incredible.  However, the page is now password protected.  I would prefer the name, Incredible the Droid.  It makes be think of Alexander the Great or Jabba the Hut.  Although, George Lucas might want a cut of the profits.  Regardless, I am SUPER excited to finally have one of these babies in my hand.  Barring the phone not working or catching on fire, this will be my new handset in the next month or so. 

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Deal of the Day: Spinballs for Windows Mobile

Today’s JAMM Store Deal of the Day is Spinballs for Windows Mobile.  You can register Spinballs for half the regular registration price.  Be sure to check out the details below or download / register here.

Are you ready for a new challenge? Spinballs is an exciting puzzle game with brilliant graphics, rocking music and great sound effects that introduces an unique gameplay. Seven discs with six coloured balls on each of them make up the playground. Each disc can be rotated clockwise or counterclockwise. Try to connect balls of the same colors by rotating those discs but never forget that time is running! The higher the levels the less time you have. Four helping elements can be charged and triggered to clear the field, slow down time, sort all balls or multiply the points owned. Use them wisely and develop your own strategy to reach the higher levels!

Features:

  • Unique and highly addictive gameplay
  • Brilliant graphics and visual effects
  • Great music and sound effects
  • Endless hours of fun

Minimum Requirements:

  • Windows Mobile 5 Professional or higher

Display Dimensions
240×320, 240×400, 320×240, 320×320, 400×240, 480×640, 480×800, 640×480, 800×480
Operating System
WM5, WM6, WM6.1, WM6.5

Sony’s New Wire-Free and Water Resistant Walkman Launches

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Sony just released a new Walkman device that looks very promising.  Boasting 11 hours of battery and  a 3 minute quick charge, It looks like the big improvement over the previous model is that it now can handle your sweat and the rain.   Check back as we hope to be able to get a review on this soon.

SONY INTRODUCES NEW WIRE-FREE, WATER RESISTANT WALKMAN FOR FITNESS ENTHUSIASTS

New Walkman W-Series also features quick charge and simple content transfer

The new Sony Walkman W Series is designed to improve its user’s audio experience during workouts and other forms of exercise. It features a lightweight, water-resistant frame that ensures proper functionality during extended periods of activity inside or outside – even if used in the rain.

Additionally, the Walkman W-Series comes with Content Transfer software that allows users’ to move music files and playlists straight from a PC or iTunes™ library (not including DRM files). With 2 GB of maximum capacity, the new Walkman W-Series can hold approximately 470 songs (4 minute length at 128 kbps).

For those on-the-go or users who have simply forgotten to charge their MP3 player before a workout, the new Walkman NWZ-W252 offers a quick charge function. With only three minutes of charge time, the player will receive enough power for up to 90 minutes of use.  Full battery life is approximately 11 hours.

WHERE:        The Sony W Series Walkman, model NWZ-W252, will be available this month for about $60 at www.sonystyle.com, Sony Style retail stores and other authorized retailers nationwide.

For complete specifications and digital images, members of the news media are invited to visit Sony Electronics’ news and information Web site at www.sony.com/news.

Coming Thursday: JAMM Interviews SPB Software

Be sure to check back with JAMM this Thursday, as we feature the next in our Developer Interview Series.  This week we will be sitting down with CEO Sebastian-Justus Schmidt and COO Vassili Philippov, both of the powerhouse SPB Software.

The gentlemen take the time to share the history of SPB Software with us, as well as some other goodies including how they get on board with OEM’s, their relationship with Microsoft and how they evaluate the mobile market.  Be sure to join JAMM this Thursday, as we believe you’ll enjoy what Sebastian-Justus and Vassili share with you.

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Review: Astraware Zuma for Windows Mobile

As a bit of a game junkie, I’ve got to confess that I’ve tried many different games over the years.  Chess games, solitaire, sliders, action, RPG, and so on.   You get the picture, I’m sure.  Actually, there are more games installed on my Touch Pro than there are productivity apps.  Honestly, this has caused a slight bit of numbness when looking for a new game to excite my senses, one that makes me want to revisit it after the initial five minutes of joy wears off.

I’ve known about Astraware’s Zuma game for several years, first becoming aware of it as a Palm user.  I never played it though, as I didn’t know if it would appeal to what I wanted in a game.  So, when Astraware announced that they had introduced an updated version for Windows Mobile, the time seemed right for me to give it a try.  Alison and crew were kind enough to set me up with the full version so that I could try it on my Touch Pro.  When I was finally able to install it Saturday, you might be surprised by my initial reaction:  “WOW!”  I simply couldn’t believe I hadn’t tried this game before!
Game play is a cross between a puzzle and an action game, with a tinge of RPG creeping in here and there.  Your character is the frog idol, given the task of “shooting” different colored balls at a string of advancing marbles.  If you can group together three or more in row, they disappear in a glittery explosion.  You have to be quick though, the parade of marbles continues to progress towards the center.  If they make it, you lose one of three lives; if you clear the balls from the level, you advance.  The game play is enjoyable in two aspects:  you can start the game with the goal of a long marathon session of protecting the temple, or you can jump in and out of for quick bursts of activity.  Astraware’s own description is quite accurate:

Survive the ancient temples of Zuma, the critically acclaimed action-puzzler from PopCap! Deep in the jungle lie hidden temples bursting with traps and trickery, and it’s up to you to uncover their treasures. Fire magical balls from your stone frog idol to make matches of three or more and clear the deadly chain before it reaches the golden skull.

Explore all the temples – if you’re good, you’ll rack up huge combos and special bonuses that’ll help you on your way. But think fast and aim smart, or you’ll be history in this action-packed puzzle challenge!

The graphics in the updated version have been optimized for newer devices, and animations are slick.  The details are so rich that they only add to making Zuma a true joy to play!  I’ve set the image quality to normal on my Touch Pro and the game runs very smoothly.  Animations keep the flow from level to level visually exciting as well.
If you decide to register, the full version is available for $9.99.  When registering the full version, you will find that Astraware uses a new system.  You will no longer receive a code based on your owner name.  Instead you will receive a link associated with your Astraware account that can be used to download a full version CAB file.  This method was very smooth and welcomed, as in the end it provided one less piece of information for me to have to organize.
In conclusion, Astraware’s Zuma for Windows Mobile is a joy of a game that I found truly refreshing in both game play, quality of graphics and animation.  I definitely encourage you to give the game a chance on your handheld.  I don’t think you will be disappointed!
Details for Astraware Zuma:
  • Cost:  $9.99
  • Version: 1.50
  • Supported Devices:  Windows Mobile Professional w/ Touch Screen, QVGA, QWVGA, VGA, WVGA
  • 10+ MB of Memory
  • Full Version (No Demo) Available Here
  • Information for Previous Users:
Please Note: This is a completely new version of Zuma, totally rebuilt for all phones running Windows Mobile 5 and later. It adds compatibility for newer phones and has a new play mode, but if you already have Zuma, you’ll need to completely uninstall the previous version and you will lose your saved games. If you don’t want to lose your progress, please do not install this new update.