Google Docs Offline; Windows Mobile update; Microsoft’s Surface
Posted by Jacque on April 2nd, 2008
Offline Google Docs
Google Docs is slowly rolling out an option to view and edit documents offline using Google Gears.
“Unlike the Google Reader implementation, Google Gears will automatically detect when you’re offline and will take care of constantly downloading the changes so that your documents are available locally,” says the Google Operating System blog.
Robin Good shows a video tutorial for Google Docs offline and has detailed instructions. You can also check out the Google Docs Offline help page.
Microsoft updates smart phone software
Microsoft Corp. showed off an update Tuesday to its Windows Mobile software for smart phones, according to an Associated Press article in the Seattle P-I.
The new version is aimed at making the software easier to use and more competitive with the Blackberry and iPhone.
The system should be simpler to set up and will display text messages as “threads,” much like the iPhone. Later this year, the Windows Mobile Web browser is expected to be upgraded to look more like the desktop version of Internet Explorer.
AT&T to use Microsoft’s Surface computer at retail sites
In addition to the original Microsoft Surface customers – Starwood Hotels and Resorts, Harrah’s Entertainment and T-Mobile — AT&T says it will start using Microsoft Corp.’s Surface computers in select retail stores later this month, becoming the first to roll out the tabletop machines.
The timeline for rollout of the original customers is up in the air since some want to connect the Surface to existing infrastructure.
AT&T’s retail customers will be able to place specific mobile phones on Surface’s 30-inch screen to learn about features, accessories and rate plans. They also will be able to compare two phones at a time, and use their hands to navigate a high-tech wireless coverage map. See the article for more information.