SoftWinter announced release of Sentry 2020/CE version 2.5 for Windows Mobile 2003 for Pocket PC devices. The program is an enterprise security tool utilizing transparent encryption to protect important information stored on Windows Mobile 2003 for Pocket PC devices. The user can choose which files he or she wishes to encrypt, as well as which algorithm is used. Files are transparently encrypted and decrypted on the fly allowing security without further user interaction.

Emachines updated its notebook PC with a wireless connection, a faster processor and a lower price. According to News.com, the M5310 features Broadcom’s 54g wireless network chipset. The chipset allows the notebook to connect to wireless networks using the newly approved 802.11g standard or the 802.11b standard.

Electric Pocket Limited announced it’s working with Handspring to develop a standards compliant multi-media messaging service (MMS) solution for the Treo 600 smartphone. Handspring’s new MMS application, which will be based upon Electric Pocket’s popular Pixer MMS foundation, will enable carriers that sell the Treo 600 to offer MMS capabilities to their customers.

Razab-Sekh Information Company (RSIC) from The Netherlands introduces odbcX version 1.3. The system consists of server software and a library set that programmers can use for PalmOS and PocketPC, with a version for Symbian OS is on its way. odbcX enables software developers to use each database system with an ODBC driver available, through a C/C++ API, and reuse written code for different handheld OS’s. odbcX contains AES encryption, data compression, and instant messaging functionality.

Keyspan is now shipping retractable charging cables for most popular cell phones. The cables allow a cell phone to be charged from the USB port of a PC or Macintosh and are designed for use with Nokia, Motorola, Ericcson, Siemens, Sony, Samsung, LG Mobile, Sanyo, and Kyocera cell phones. Keyspan has also released AC and DC adapters that allow cell phones to be charged from a power outlet in a building, car or boat.

UTrackSys.com unveiled the UTS Blood Pressure version 1.4. The new E-Mail Report feature allows you to send the blood pressure reports to the therapist straight from your device.

Sprint announced availability of the the Windows Mobile-based PCS Phone by Hitachi SH-G1000. The SH-1000 is a Pocket PC with a wireless phone, built-in QWERTY keyboard and rotating digital camera in one device. It is now available to Sprint customers at Sprint Stores, and through Sprint direct and indirect business channels at a suggested retail price of $649.99.

BicycleSoft released HabitSuccess, which organizes multiple tasks in a systematic way, while allowing you with the flexibility on scheduling, and moves you progressively to the success. You can plan any regular tasks with this handy workmate as you wish, while keeping the one-off and non-habitual tasks on the to-do list.

NEC America and Vuico announced the availability of GoWireless Mobile Messaging solutions for the NEC 515 High Definition Mobile (HDM) handset. GoWireless Mobile Messaging is a behind-the-firewall solution providing enterprise-level messaging and offering mobile employees access to their email, calendar, personal and global contacts, and notes. GoWireless supports Microsoft Exchange, IBM Lotus Domino, and POP3 environments.

A Harvard blogger, Philip Greenspun, talks about Treo failures. What makes this posting truly interesting are the comments. Be sure to click the comments link at the bottom of the post.