
Smartphone & Pocket PC magazine's Best Software Awards celebrates the efforts of developers whose products increase the enjoyment and productivity of Windows Mobile Pocket PC and Smartphone users. A complete explanation of the awards and the process can be found on our Web site (http://www.PocketPCmag.com/awards).
Only products and versions released and nominated by July 15, 2006 were eligible. Over 90 experts in Pocket PC and Smartphone software from around the world vote to determine the award winners. These experts include prominent Web site owners, Microsoft Pocket PC MVPs, PocketPCmag.com forum contributors, and Smartphone & Pocket PC magazine authors.
All nominees came from the complete, up-to-date, categorized, searchable list of Windows Mobile software and accessories in our Encyclopedia of Software and Accessories (http://www.pocketpcmag.com/encyclopedia.asp). Product developers can submit information on their wares for inclusion in the Encyclopedia by clicking on the "Submit Products Here" link on that webpage.
We have divided the nominations into two sections.
Pocket PC End-User Software—Over 570 products in 88 categories have been nominated by Smartphone & Pocket PC magazine staff and the Board of Experts.
Smartphone End-User Software—Over 129 products in 27 categories have been nominated by Smartphone & Pocket PC magazine staff and the Board of Experts.
The next issue of Smartphone & Pocket PCmagazine, our 2006 Buyer's Guide, will list the award winners and finalists. Judges' comments about the software will be seen in subsequent issues of Smartphon& Pocket PC magazine. Finalists will be announced in late September and winners in October on our Web site (http://www.PocketPCmag.com).