Good Mobile Messaging 5.0, is a best-of-both-worlds tool that “gives IT everything they could ever want” in terms of centrally controlling any policy over remote devices, while “not impairing users’ ability to get stuff done on the smartphone.” To a large degree that means managing applications. The new software allows IT departments to require all devices to use mandatory applications, such as virus-protection software, and to ban the launch of blacklisted applications not meeting company guidelines. Good 5 also allows advanced password and encryption management and the temporary lockdown of possibly compromised devices–rather than a complete shutdown and erase requiring the full reinstalling of software if the device is recovered.

Taiwanese electronics maker Asustek Computer launched a Windows Mobile 6 smartphone with a touch-sensitive screen on Wednesday, just days ahead of the launch of Apple’s iPhone.

Asustek’s new handset, the ASUS P526, wasn’t meant to be an iPhone rival, nor is the timing auspicious, being so close to the launch of the iPhone, the year’s hottest product. Development on the device started a year ago, and Asustek has simply followed its own timeline, according to Sannie Lee, a spokesperson at Asustek, talking to the press on the sidelines of Asustek’s news conference in Taipei.

The ASUS P526 has a 2 megapixel camera, TomTom navigation software for its built-in GPS (Global Positioning System) receiver, Skype’s Internet telephony software and an application that enables the handset to store business cards by taking a picture.

SplashData has released SplashID version 4.0, the first major update of the popular program in over three years. SplashID safely and securely stores all of your personal identification information including user names, passwords, credit cards, calling cards, bank accounts, PINs, and more. Information is stored in a secure, 256-bit encrypted format and is quickly accessible on a Palm OS handheld or Desktop computer with the included desktop software. New features include a new refreshed interface, unlimited amounts of custom record types and categories, enhanced security features, Web auto-fill functionality, an enhanced lookup system and much more.

In response to repeated questions and rumors, Laplink Software confirmed that the next version of its popular mobility software will include support for Apple’s new iPhone. Laplink also confirmed this new version of Laplink Everywhere will be released in the third quarter and will include a free, fully-compatible version for iPhone users.

Laplink Everywhere 5 will be squarely aimed at the mobile device market, with a free version of Laplink Everywhere that allows a mobile user to quickly and easily execute a remote search of their desktop PC and then forward files or email resulting from that search–all with very little data actually transferred to or from the mobile device.

Laplink is also developing special functionality optimized for iPhone users which will be disclosed upon official release of the software. Remote control, file transfer, and synchronization performance will also be boosted significantly in Laplink Everywhere 5. Full-version upgrades for current users of Laplink Everywhere 4 will be available at no charge.

Belkin’s Mouse Trap zips up to carry a mouse and other small items around the house, for use with your laptop. Open it up and use it as a portable mouse pad. Mouse Trap is perfect for moving from your bed to the couch to the dining-room table. The Belkin Mouse Trap is soft and flexible, won’t slip on most common household surfaces, and is hand-washable.

Belkin’s Washable Mouse is a water-resistant mouse that can survive spills and can be hand-washed under the faucet to stay clean and disinfected. It features a versatile scroll pad lets you scroll vertically and horizontally with one easy touch, works on many household surfaces including upholstery and wood, and features optical technology with 1200dpi.

T-Mobile USA announced the national launch of T-Mobile HotSpot @Home, a groundbreaking new wireless service designed to provide people with one phone for all their home and mobile calling needs.

T-Mobile HotSpot @Home helps people stay connected with those who matter most by combining the power of Wi-Fi and T-Mobile’s nationwide voice and data network. While at home, customers can enjoy great mobile coverage and unlimited domestic calling over Wi-Fi; while mobile, customers also can get the same benefits at all the nearly 8,500 T-Mobile HotSpot locations across the country. In addition, unlike with VoIP calling, when T-Mobile HotSpot @Home customers leave home or exit a T-Mobile HotSpot, their calls will seamlessly transfer onto T-Mobile’s GSM/GPRS/EDGE wireless network, giving people the freedom to continue their important conversations uninterrupted as they go about their day. Calls also transfer from T-Mobile’s network onto Wi-Fi.

Bluefire, provider of security solutions for smartphones and wireless devices, and Palm, are working together to provide Palm Foleo mobile companion customers security for mobile data-in-transit. The VPN software client easily fits in with existing network infrastructures and configurations, and functions across Wi-Fi, LAN and cellular networks.

Avvenu, provider of remote access and sharing services for personal digital content, and Palm, have created the Avvenu Access ‘n Share service for the Palm Foleo mobile companion. Access ‘n Share enables Foleo users to remotely and easily access and share digital content stored on their work or home PCs, untethered and over-the-air, including documents, photos, music and videos.

Spb Software House has released Spb Traveler, a must have tool set for travelers. Nowadays mobile devices are powerful minicomputers that assist users in many ways. Traveling is definitely a field where a user can get maximum use of his Windows Mobile device powered with proper software. A traveler will always have to face things like local time estimation, weather forecasts, currency, unit and clothing size conversion, city guides, planning of international calls and meetings, multi-connection trans-continental flights. Spb Traveler provides users with an all-in-one solution–a universal travel tool set.