BoxWave announced the release of their ActiveCase for the Palm Tungsten E2. The crystal-clear design of the ActiveCase enables you to view your calendar and contacts conveniently, reducing the hassle of having to open a case. Its solid construction protects your Palm Tungsten E2 while locking the handheld securely into place.

Orange France and Research In Motion announced the launch of the BlackBerry 8700f in France, the first BlackBerry handheld that is compatible with Orange’s EDGE network. The BlackBerry 8700f from Orange leverages the advantages of Orange’s high-speed mobile network, the newly optimized BlackBerry handheld platform, as well as a powerful Intel processor to provide exceptional performance for features such as email, phone, text messaging, Internet, organizer, and corporate data applications.

Verizon Wireless said it has filed a lawsuit seeking an injunction against a Florida company that it charges with sending thousands of unsolicited text messages to Verizon customers’ mobile phones. The company said it filed the suit in U.S. District Court in New Jersey after 98,000 spam messages were sent on behalf of Ormond Beach, Fla.-based Passport Holidays telling Verizon customers they had won cruises to the Bahamas. While there have been relatively few cases of illegal spamming to cell phones in the U.S., all of U.S. wireless operators are being more vigilant about such incidents, which could cost users and carriers dearly.

calcPad, a pocket calculator for business calculations on Pocket PC, has been updated with a virtual paper tape and the possibility to be commentated. The new features of calcPad 1.5 include calculation of percentage with display-option for direct numerical values, decimal places adjustable for highest accuracy, free selectable feeder for more room for annotations, detailed preview-screen for options, and selectable menu languages.

Proporta is pleased to announce new accessories for the newest XDA/MDA/HTC devices to hit the market–the Xda Exec/MDA Pro/i-mate JASJAR/Qtek 9000/SPV M5000. The new releases include the Alu-Leather Case, Leather Pouch, Aluminum Case, Screen Protector, Vehicle Docking Mount, and memory card wallet. The new accessories can all be found on Proporta’s site.

BoxWave announced the FlexiSkin for iPod 5G Video. The FlexiSkin for iPod 5G Video is a soft, low-profile case that allows complete usability of your iPod Video while it’s protected. It’s durable, soft to the touch, and can stretch and flex to help cushion your iPod Video from bumps, hard knocks, and everyday wear and tear.

BoxWave has announced their Armor Case for the iPod nano. Armor Case is a form-fitting, trendy aluminum case that is designed to fit your iPod nano perfectly. It’s exterior is made of anodized aluminum that is strong yet lightweight, while the interior is padded with a layer of foam for optimal security. Armor Case for your iPod nano comes in your choice of four colors: Jet Black, Metallic Silver, Super Blue, and Tiger Gold.

BoxWave is pleased to announce the Styra Ball-point Pen for Samsung i730. The Styra Ball-point Pen is more than just a stylus, it provides a ball-point pen for additional functions that your regular stylus doesn’t have. The Styra Ball-point Pen is custom designed to fit your handheld’s built-in stylus holder perfectly.

LinkTx is a compact SMS based monitoring unit, allowing a GSM mobile or GSM enabled computer system to receive alarms and other information from remote locations. Additionally, text messages can be sent to turn equipment on or off and receive up to date measurement and alarm information directly to a mobile phone or PC. Typical applications include security systems, remote diagnostics, equipment alarm notification, flood alert, fire alert, temperature monitoring, asset protection, position monitoring, remote command and control and home automation.

The U.S. market for digital satellite radio will increase at a compound annual growth rate of 35 percent, pushing up the installed base of receiving devices to 55 million units in 2010, from the current 12 million, according to a Jupiter Research study. Twenty-three percent of the online consumers Jupiter Research interviewed expressed interest in the service, but only a quarter of them presently have a satellite radio. XM leads the nascent market for nationwide pay radio, with more than double the number of subscribers at rival Sirius Satellite Radio.