The first Windows Mobile-based Smartphone was introduced over two years ago. Since then, the number of third-party software programs available for the Smartphone has skyrocketed. We had over 100 nominations in 22 categories for the 2004 Best Software awards. The complete listing of these nomination is on the Pocket PC magazine Web site (http://www.pocketpcmag.com/awards/categorysp_2004.asp).
You'll notice that some of the more popular Pocket PC titles have been ported over to the Smartphone platform. In addition, many brand new titles have been created to take advantage of the Smartphone's user interface and input characteristics.
Without further ado, here are the winners and finalists for Pocket PC magazine's Best Smartphone Software Awards, 2004.
Communication
Caller ID Tools
WINNER
Photo Contacts
PocketX Software: http://www.pocketx.net
Allows you to dial a contact by choosing his or her photograph from a menu. When you receive a call, the caller's photo is displayed on the screen before you answer.
FINALISTS
Caller2Picture: http://www.v2r.ag
Phone Tools and Synchronization
WINNER
SMARTFilter
Novosec AG: http://www.novomobile.com/smartfilter.php
This application allows you to able to block unwanted callers (even if they do not send their number) on your Pocket PC - Phone Edition or Smartphone.
FINALISTS
GPRS Traffic Counter v3.1 SPE: http://www.all-locations.com
IM+ Mobile Instant Messenger: http://www.shapeservices.de
Games
Action/Jump&Run/Simulation Games
WINNER
TokiTori
AIM Productions NV: http://www.aimproductions.be
Armed with an arsenal of 10 different tools and weapons, TokiTori must overcome dangerous obstacles, trap monsters, and save all of the lost eggs.
FINALISTS
Bust'em: http://www.dig-concepts.com
Board Games
WINNER
Smart 4lign
AIM Productions NV: http://www.aimproductions.be
The goal of this challenging puzzle game is to get 4 discs in a row (vertically, horizontally, or diagonally) before your Smartphone does! There are 3 difficulty settings and an undo-last-move feature.
FINALISTS
Smartello: http://www.aimproductions.be
Casino and Card Games
WINNER
Full Hand Casino
JAMDAT Mobile: http://www.jamdat.com
A casino game in which you can play blackjack, roulette, video poker, and slot machine.
FINALISTS
Video Poker Pro: http://www.g3studios.com
Game Emulators
WINNER
gnuboy SP
Surreal Services: http://www.surrealservices.co.uk
A GameBoy emulator for the Smartphone that's compatible with GameBoy and GameBoy Color.
FINALISTS
SmartNES: http://smartphone.modaco.com
Puzzle Games
WINNER
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