Wi-Not Mobile : a new interesting platform for Windows Mobile

[Athanasios2104]

While surfing the internet in my quest for a handy Windows Mobile app, I’ve come across to a little neat one called “Wi-Not Mobile”. Judging from its name i guessed it has something to do with Wi-Fi connectivity and mobiles and i was correct on that part, but i was way beyond finding another a “new app”. As its developers emphasize, Wi-Not is actually a whole platform with the most popular mobile & pda apps to-date in a single pack. To cut the story short, here’s what Wi-Not claims to offer (copy & paste from their site):

Wi-Not Mobile



Wi-Not Mobile is an information, communication and entertainment platform powered by a set of innovative technologies and a distinct design approach.

Wi-Not Mobile enriches the mobile device by adding several features like:

... Hundreds of popular TV channels from all over the world, which are updated automatically
... Hundreds of Radio stations from more than 30 countries which are updated automatically
... Simple instant messaging with live translation
... Dedicated meta-search engine for unlimited flash mobile games
... Mini embedded web browser
... Mobile server for file sharing and social networking
... Crawler for sound searching and music downloads
... Unique mobile shopping experience (n/a in beta version)
... And fun never stops with Wi+ area

Currently it’s in Open Free Beta and it is compatible only with Window Mobile CE, 5 and 6, for all mobiles & pdas with the typical 240x320 resolution.

I still haven’t tried all the features they claim thoroughly, so, I end the post here and I’ll reply back when I can comment on the features. In the meanwhile, you can get the beta here:

http://www.wi-not.com/

[Funkstar]

OK, I'm a cynic

But i searched for Wi-Not Mobile and found you posted the exact same thing on Ars Technica. Strange that you signed up there today as well.

Thread reported as spam.

[Athanasios2104]

OK, I'm a cynic

But i searched for Wi-Not Mobile and found you posted the exact same thing on Ars Technica. Strange that you signed up there today as well.

Thread reported as spam.

If i wanted to spam, i wouldn't be so dumb to make the account with the very same name but i would have made an account with another name. It's the most basic stuff if you want to spam, which i don't.

I just found this app and since i'm user both in ArsTechnica forums and here, like i am in a dozens other forums, i don't find any particular reason to make 100 diffrent posts that describe the same thing. Like i would copy & paste this post IF it was news from a SOURCE, i copy & paste it now but without source, cause there's no review on the app yet. So simple.


*Sigh...*

[Funkstar]

As I said, I'm a cynic

All those TV and radio channels do pose an interesting copyright question. I wonder where they are all coming from and the legalities of having them available to mobiles round the world.

[Athanasios2104]

Indeed, you have a point there, but as far as i know the charged channels (either by the state or companies) are not providing free streaming.......... the few channels i've checked (CNN, Bloomberg, Eurospot and Extremespots) have a public link available in their sites so, it's not illegal to watch them for free. Anyway, i'll mail them and see what they answer. I don't think they would be so "smart" to provide a platform full of pirated stream stations....


PS: The truth is that i'm not an expert on pdas (i just got an ETEN pda, hence i'm new to the forums), that's why i said i need to dig a little more on this app.

[CHRBRO]

OK, I'm a cynic

But i searched for Wi-Not Mobile and found you posted the exact same thing on Ars Technica. Strange that you signed up there today as well.

Thread reported as spam.

Not only that, but at all the sites he started posting at today, he posted a bunch of one-liners at break-neck speed.
Check out the post times for all the 15 posts made here today...
Same at Anandtech....FiringSquad....Pcper etc

Busted

[Athanasios2104]

[update 5/8]

The desktop version of Wi-Not has been released, for those who don't own a pda or for those who want to test the app in their pc before installing it to their pda.

http://www.wi-not.com/