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If you’ve been following news in the Windows Mobile world, details of the new Windows Mobile 5.0 operating system have been emerging. Now the taiwanese based HTC have announced the HTC Universal - the first device to take advantage the new OS. The Universal features a VGA screen, a built in keyboard and will enable customers to be more productive while having powerful multimedia and internet browsing capabilities.

Global distribution plans for the device are expected in the second half of 2005 with mobile operators in Europe, North America, and Asia.

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As an IT consultant, I’m frequently caught in meetings with clients where taking a phone call is impractical. Letting calls divert to voicemail is one solution, but another more elegant solution exists. JGUI have released a nifty little app for PocketPC Phone Edition Users, which allows users to set an autoreply SMS message that will be sent to the callers of missed calls.

You can set your own autoreply text, and also configure rules specifying which numbers to send autoreplies to. It currently costs $14.95 (USD) with a trial version available.

The Register has reviewed the unique Nokia 7710 media phone, and while it takes quite a lot of flak for its size and weight, and slow processor, there appear to be some redeeming features .

“This is definitely a PDA with a phone built in, rather than the other way round, and for once we have a manufacturer not apologising for it - both modes are equally functional. The screen is wide, touch-sensitive and as sharp as I’ve seen on a device of its type. It’s a gamers dream - a word of warning: the casino set of games is horribly addictive.”

The verdict? “The 7710 is a positive early step by Nokia into a touch-screen interface smart phone and should appeal to anybody wanting a PDA with added phone features. Advanced users might be frustrated at its lack of speed, and a version with a faster processor and 3G would be a product to be reckoned with. Gamers will love it regardless.”