8. Best "EASY ACCESS" Contacts Management Application - iContact v0.76
If you make a lot of calls on the fly you probably want to access your contacts easily and more than likely with one handed navigation, if that's the case I would suggest taking a look at iContact, its an application that uses iPhone-like slider capabilities to slide through contact choices, while also allowing users the ability to push large-lettered icons to find names in their list.
Once the name you want to dial if found you can simply tap on that name and your device begins dialing. The application lacks an "add contact" button, but for finding contacts on the go its definitely a must have that uses almost no system resources, displays contact numbers, and allows for easy one tap calling abilities.
9. Best Instant Messaging Application For Windows Mobile
I remember when Microsoft and AOL use to be bitter enemies, now it turns out that the AOL Instant Messenger, commonly referred to as AIM, is the best Windows Mobile Instant Messenger program available. The application allows users to take advantage of the most popular parts of the desktop version.
Users can add and deleted friends, blockthem, add away messages and create new away messages. The AIM application even lets users check their buddies profile, turn on sounds and notifications, change the style they view instant messages in, and check the online and offline status of their friends.
The application even has an easy one click upgrade button, allowing users to always make sure they have the newest version of the application. Users can also see their friends buddy icons andsort their friends, family, and other people into groups they define. Another free application that works as wellas the original desktop version, minus the gaming capabilities and other Desktop centric themes. Think of it as a slimmed down version of AIM that offers only the components that make sense for mobile users, definitely a well thought out application for Windows Mobile Cell phone users.
10. Best Email Application. That Isn't Exchange Server Based
I chose to include the Blackberry Connect application only because some users don't have a choice, their offices run on Blackberry Enterprise Servers also known as BES, and therefore it becomes a necessity. However I also added it because Blackberry Connect provides added security, offers excellent email displaying via threaded messaging, andsupports a wide variety of formats including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, along with Adobe, and other formats. It also allows Windows Mobile users to access the device of their choice.
Blackberry Connect however is only available on certain Windows Mobile devices and it does carry an additional monthly charge. Luckily the charge is usually under $15/month and offers the ability to stay away from bulky Blackberry devices made by Research InMotion.
Conclusion
The Windows Mobile Applications listed above are the very same offerings I take advantage of on my Windows Mobile based HTC TyTN II. I find that easy application offers better use of their respective areas than other similar applications offered both on the freeware and software markets.
I'll continue to use this section to update my choices as more useful applications become available, in the meantime enjoy these useful and fun applications, and always remember to check with the developers website to determine if the applications are compatible with your devices and your version of Windows Mobile.