Following up on last month's release of SplashID v. 4.0, SplashData has posted the first new version of their SplashWallet Suite in nearly 16 months. SplashWallet 7.0 brings the new SplashID 4.0 version onboard alongside carryover versions of SplashMoney, SplashPhoto, and SplashShopper from last year's version 6.1.

Google has quietly released an updated version of their popular Google Maps Mobile app for Palm OS-based devices. While Google's mobile map page does not indicate actual version numbers, a download and quick check of the Palm OS PRC file does indicate that a new version, 1.2.0.8 has been posted within the past few days.

On the Google Mobile Maps Treo-specific page, Google hints at speed enhancements in this latest version, along with real-time traffic reports and detailed directions. Google also touts "shorter startup time" and "stylus integration" as enhancements in this latest version of the app.

Manging finances via a mobile device has become a needed feature for many Windows Mobile device users. Spb Software House's new Spb Wallet seeks help those who want a secure storage application that features high security and ease of use.

It provides a structured secure storage for private information like passwords, credit cards, serial numbers, and account numbers. Synchronization with a desktop companion allows users to access the same information on both a PC and a Windows Mobile device.

Quick, jot some quick notes for that staff meeting, and don’t forget to call your friend with the swim meet results and the coach’s number. This is a job for (drum roll)TreoMemo. Yank out your stylus and let’s have a look.

You’re probably already familiar with the Memos app that came with your Treo. It works. Beyond that, however, it leaves something to be desired. It has little support for looking up information in the Contacts database, and if you want a reminder of something to do, it’s definitely not the unit of choice – better off with Calendar, which doesn’t have much as immediate support of explanatory text or notes, and doesn’t integrate with Memos even a little bit.

The range of possibilities for two-way voice interaction with a Treo smartphone really intrigued me. Voice on the Go provides hands-free and eyes-free use of email, contacts, calendar and other content. By listening and speaking, you can create, reply, forward, compose and delete emails. Other voice interactive services include traffic alerts, news, stock quotes, weather, and sports.

After spending considerable time using the service, I can say that Voice on the Go is a road warrior's dream!

SplashData has released SplashID version 4.0, the first major update of the popular program in over three years. SplashID safely and securely stores all of your personal identification information including user names, passwords, credit cards, calling cards, bank accounts, PINs, and more. Information is stored in a secure, 256-bit encrypted format and is quickly accessible on a Palm OS handheld or Desktop computer with the included desktop software. New features include a new refreshed interface, unlimited amounts of custom record types and categories, enhanced security features, web auto-fill functionality, an enhanced lookup system and much more.

The Treo 680 cries for batteries. Frequently! The trimmed down Treo comes with a slim, 1200 mAh marvel that has, since the beginning, created a tempest among owners. Seidio offers an extra-beefy 2400 mAH extended battery – at the cost of a bulge on the back of the Treo - they supply a replacement cover. That bulge causes a problem with any formfitting case, so the Treo ends up in your pocket or stashed in your purse, instead of safe in a case.

Seidio also offers a 680 battery of normal size that’s a little bit higher capacity, at 1300 mAh, but no distended battery door needed. It’s much higher cost, however - $34.95, versus Palm’s original at $24.95 replacement cost and Mobi Products’ entry, the subject of this review, at $19.95.

BlueNomad has updated its BackupBuddyVFS products to version 4.2. BackupBuddyVFS is a Palm OS backup application that allows you to backup your organizer's critical files to a memory card. Recent updates include improved Treo 680 compatibility, zip-based compressed backups, automatic updates for Treo users, custom directories per backup set and improved ability to restore large contacts files and files 'in use' by the OS.

Glide gives you anytime, anywhere access from your current cell phone to all of your files that reside on your PC, Mac and Linux work and home computers. On the phone and wireless carrier of your choice, you can access and share all of your videos, music, photos, documents, contacts, calendars and bookmarks. For handsets that support streaming media in your browser, you can turn your phone into a music and video jukebox.

You can access Glide from your cell phone at http://www.glidemobile.com/ without installing any software. Glide effectively transforms your cell phone into a personal computer. For example, when devices like the BlackBerry Curve 8300 and T-Mobile Wing with industry leading mobile keyboards meet Glide's industry leading media sharing platform, users can edit and purchase photos, create documents and convert to Word and PDF formats and even access and share all or any of their files from their home and work computers on their handsets. T- Mobile Wing, Samsung Blackjack and Palm Treo owners can even transform their phones into music and video jukeboxes and so on.

While sitting poolside, kayaking, or heading off to the beach may sound like heaven to you, for your mobile device, these trips can be hell. If you and your PDA or smartphone are inseparable, arm yourself with sunscreen and swimming lessons, and pick up a well-chosen accessory for your device.

Paragon Software has released a new Palm OS weather application, called Handy Weather. Handy Weather joins an increasingly crowded list of smartphone weather software, but brings some of its own unique features to set it apart. it has the usual weather information with support for up to 30 locations, and has three different 5-day views. It also includes animated icons, a multilingual interface and manual and automatic updating. I also includes an interesting feature that will append the 5-day forecast to your Treo keyguard screen if you wish.