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Spb Software House Releases Spb Mobile Shell 1.5
June 19th, 2007 — Spb Software House, the leading Windows Mobile software developer, releases Spb Mobile Shell 1.5, a long awaited update to the #1 best selling Pocket PC program (Handango, June 2007). Spb Mobile Shell introduces the next generation user interface while keeping all advantages of a Windows Mobile device. Spb Mobile Shell 1.5 brings the perfect usability balance to Windows Mobile touch screen devices. Windows Mobile is a powerful open platform and Spb Mobile Shell usability innovations make it a winner in its target market.
The new version adds the most requested features making the user interface smarter and more flexible. New features include:
- Professional layout for Now Screen
- Spb Menu customization
- Now Screen as lock screen
- Easy pinning on Today
- Integration API for third party programs
Professional Now Screen
The new professional Now Screen shows more information with flexible configuration options. It adds a simple phone profile, next alarm and graphic calendar to the Now Screen. The Classic layout is still available for users who prefer and an analog clock and a minimum amount of information on this screen.
Integration with third party programs
Spb Mobile Shell 1.5 offers an API to third party developers to integrate into Spb Menu and Now Screen. Currently an integration module for Pocket Informant, Agenda Fusion and Agenda One is available as a separate download.
Device Lock
Spb Mobile Shell 1.5 improves usability of device locking. Now you can lock your device using a hardware key, soft key on Today or a shortcut. You can also unlock the device using only soft keys. When your device is locked the Now Screen shows you the most important information, so in most cases you don't even need to unlock the device.
Pricing and Availability
Spb Mobile Shell 1.5 is currently available in English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Czech, Dutch, and Japanese languages. Spb Mobile Shell 1.5 is compatible with all Windows Mobile 5.0 and Windows Mobile 6 Pocket PC devices. A free 15-day trial can be downloaded, or Spb Mobile Shell 1.5 can be purchased for 29.95 USD, from www.spbsoftwarehouse.com.
Further Information and Downloads
Further information regarding Spb Mobile Shell 1.5 can be found at the Spb website:
Spb Mobile Shell web page
What's new in Spb Mobile Shell 1.5
Spb Mobile Shell screenshots page
Spb Mobile Shell downloading page
About Spb Software House
Spb Software House is a software development company, specializing mainly in Windows Mobile software for Pocket PCs. Founded in 1999, the company offers advanced software solutions for use in a wide range of applications.
