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"SBSH Mobile Software released today a new update for its best selling news reader application, GoNews Touch for Windows Mobile Touch devices to version 1.1! Introducing the first advanced Google Reader syncing solution for complete and automatic syncing with your Google Reader account! Improved and optimized Auto-Updating capabilities, new gesture-navigation actions and much more!"

Good news if you're a Google Reader user. SBSH has added Google Reader sync to GoNews Touch 1.1. Just that itself makes this update worth its weight in gold, but SBSH hasn't stopped there. v1.1 includes more gestures, improved auto-updates, and usability tweaks for Windows Mobile 6.5. If you already own a copy of GoNews Touch, then v1.1 is a free update. To try or buy, head over to our affiliate software store.

"SBSH Mobile Software is excited to announce GoNews Touch release! GoNews Touch is a news reader application that brings the latest news directly to your smart-phone, aggregating only headlines of your interest based on your personal configuration. GoNews Touch is the first touch-designed news reader application, allowing you to browse through all headlines using only finger navigation!"

The good folks at SBSH have just released GoNews Touch, a touch-friendly newsreader designed from the ground up. The app supports RSS and full text/image archiving for offline viewing. Check it all out in SBSH's video demo, or give it a whirl yourself with a free 12-day trial version. If you like what you see, $14.95 will get you the full version.

"SBSH Mobile Software announced today the long waited update for its best selling PIM application SBSH Calendar Touch to version 2.1! Following the growing demand for innovative Touch-oriented design, SBSH released today Calendar Touch 2.1 featuring a set of new market leading touch technologies: Touch Scrolling, Touch Tray Bar, and Full Screen Touch Menus!"

SBSH Calendar Touch 2.1 packs a few new features, which you can check out in the video embedded in this post. If you're already a registered user, then this is a free update. Otherwise, head over to our affiliate software store to try or buy.

"SBSH Mobile Software announced today the all new Calendar Touch for Windows Mobile Pro/Classic! SBSH Calendar Touch for Windows Mobile Pro/Classic is an exciting new personal information manager that guarantees a great boost to your daily time management and productivity! Introducing new gesture-based navigation technologies to accompany latest developments in the Windows Mobile market. SBSH Calendar Touch release follows the successful release of SBSH Calendar (former Papyrus) for Windows Mobile Standard devices earlier in August this year, introducing a complete personal information management solution for our Windows Mobile Touch users! Calendar Touch packs exciting new features: Great looking and informative Calendaring and Tasks utilities, Search View; Advanced filters management; Automatic attendees notifications, Auto-adopting design to match your device look&feel, Popup selection effect for optimized display, advanced gestures navigation and much more! Calendar Touch is backed by a powerful engine to ensure the fastest experience for the pro user!"

SBSH's new touch-friendly PIM application, Calendar Touch, was released this week. Head over to our affiliate software store for a free trial version, or the full version for $24.95.

You requested features; SBSH delivered. PhoneWeaver 1.3 and PocketWeather 2.1 have just hit the streets, and there's plenty in both to satisfy new and existing users alike. To try, buy, or update, head over to our affiliate software store:

• PhoneWeaver for Pocket PC (Windows Mobile Professional)
• PocketWeather for Pocket PC (Windows Mobile Classic/Professional)
• PocketWeather for Smartphone (Windows Mobile Standard)

Thanks to all who entered this month's "Shake to Celebrate" contest. Four winners were randomly selected this week, and without further ado, congratulations to Arura, Darren Behan, SHC, and T1Pimp. You'll be contacted via e-mail within the next 24 hours with further details.



A big thank you to SBSH Mobile Software for their generous donation. If you haven't checked out their new site already, click here.