The Pocket PC Central Accessories Center has been updated and now includes accessories for the HP iPAQ Glisten smartphone.  There you can find batteries, cases, sync cables, and other accessories for the new iPAQ Glisten Windows Phone.

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ZAGG, makers of invisibleSHIELD, are offering 35% off of the smartphone protective film today only. 

invisibleSHIELD is a clear, patented film which covers a wide range of devices – including smartphones – and protects them from scratches and scrapes without adding significantly to the size or weight of the handheld.  Each shield is cut specifically to fit a particular device.

For the 35% savings, visit ZAGG.com and enter code HOLIDAY35 at checkout. 

As smartphones become an increasingly integral part of our lives, the pressure to boost their processing power is constantly building. One of the most talked-about mobile processors, NVIDIA’s Tegra SoC (System on a Chip), is already doing the heavy lifting for the Zune HD, but not much else, and many expected the chipset to be included on the spec sheets of upcoming smartphones months ago. 

None have surfaced.

So it may be the second generation Tegra that makes the first significant appearance in smartphones.  NVIDIA’s Senior Vice President of Investor Relations and Communications, Mike Hara, recently teased that the next version of the Tegra SoC will begin showing up in phones in the second half of 2010, just in time for Windows Mobile 7 (assuming the OS is not delayed until 2015).

“At CES we are going to make a major announcement about Tegra family. It is highly possible that we will see some very interesting form-factors coming out at the same time. [There will be products] shown by our partners using the next-generation Tegra device. You are going to see roll-outs and deployments of tablet PCs, smartbooks, netbooks, MIDs throughout the first half [of the year]; and then you will see major roll-outs of smartphones in the second half…”

There were no further details about Tegra 2 or what manufacturers are planning to employ it.  The 40nm, low-power chipset will likely be significantly faster and include more multimedia goodies. 

As for specifics, we’ll just have to wait for CES.

via SlashGear

iTunes doesn’t sync with non-Apple products, and sadly, this is very much by design.  One could argue the company would sell more music and video if this were not the case, but we digress.

So if you have an Android phone, the most popular music management software isn’t an option.  What is an option, however, is an up-and-coming iTunes clone, doubleTwist. 

This software is designed for many mobile devices, but is very Android OS friendly.  With doubleTwist, you can purchase new music via AmazonMP3, manage music, video and photo collections, and sync this media with your phone.  You can even create and sync playlists. 

If you’re an Android user and have been missing a convenient way to manage the media on your phone, read our latest Android Help Center article, doubleTwist: The iTunes for Android.

Don’t grade too harshly for originality on this pick, but the Amazon Kindle 2 simply had to be included in the Gadget Gift Idea section this year.  Plainly put, for a book lover, the Kindle is the most amazing gift you could give this holiday season (other than perhaps a first edition of Shakespeare’s “First Folio”).

The Kindle has changed the way I read.  It’s thin and light, holds hundreds of books, and includes handy features like a built-in dictionary, highlighting and notes. Add to that works-anywhere wireless delivery of books, the ability to buy new books right on the device, and access to popular newspapers, magazines and blogs, and any bibliophile will be in heaven.

If you’re giving the Kindle as a gift, be sure to use the Gift Options menu at checkout to ship the device unregistered; that way the recipient can link the Kindle to his or her Amazon account as soon as they receive it rather than having to de-couple the reader from your account first.

M. Nichols, Editor

Netbooks are the bestselling class of notebook PCs, and there’s little wonder why; they’re affordable, small and very handy.  These systems make a great gadget gift for all of these reasons and more.

We often recommend netbooks for younger users.  Not only are they easier to carry around, but they’re also more kid-friendly than other notebooks because if they get smashed or dropped, the monetary loss is much less. 

The Acer Aspire One AOD250-1633 Netbook is a current favorite.  The $350 system comes with Windows 7 Starter, a battery that lasts up to 9 hours, and a stylish design that boosts the sometimes toyish-looking netbook to a more professional level. System specs include an N280 Intel Atom CPU, 1GB of DDR memory, a 250GB hard drive, a 10.1-inch LED-backlit display, 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi, a multi-touch trackpad, Bluetooth 2.1 peer-to-peer wireless, an integrated web cam and a built-in LAN card.  All of these features come in a light-weight, 2.8 pound system.

Young or old, anyone who needs a mobile computer will appreciate this netbook.

Tower defense games have been around for multiple platforms for years.  Made popular in recent years in the web browser and on the Apple iPhone, Tower Defense is now a mobile favorite.

And now Tower Defense for Windows Mobile is here.

“Build your defense in this best selling real time strategy game and try to block the massive amount of enemies running for your base. Includes Hummers, B2 bombers, spy drones as part of 17 different units. Use 6 different towers with 3 upgrade levels. Play on two battlegrounds with totally different strategies. Choose easy, hard or unlimited mode.”

Requires a Windows Mobile 6.x powered touchscreen smartphone or PDA.

In case you don’t know, tower defense games involve using towers of different types to kill hordes of invaders before they can make it to your protected base.  The strategy involves placement of the towers, the types of towers you place (different towers have different effects on your enemies), and how you manage your upgrades.

It’s difficult to imagine a gadget lover who doesn’t have an MP3 player — so quality earbuds make a safe and thoughtful gift for any techie in your life.

The Sennheiser CX300 Earbuds are an impressive and affordable option ($25), and make a great addition to any digital audio player.  They can also be used with smartphones, portable DVD players, laptops, etc., with 3.5mm headphone jacks. 

Includes a carrying case and small, medium and large ear adapters.  Available in black or white.

Some Verizon Wireless Motorola Droid users are reporting that they’re now seeing an Android OS update available for their smartphone.  The AP:ESD56/BP:C_01.3E.01P update contains the following updates and fixes:

- OS stability is improved.
- Battery life is improved.
- Camera auto focus functionality is improved, and time between shots is reduced.
- Enhancements for three-way calling.
- Audio for incoming calls is improved.
- When receiving a call on call waiting, the speakerphone now remains on.
- Bluetooth functionality is improved; background echo is eliminated.
- Improved Bluetooth phone book transfer of contacts to in-vehicle Bluetooth solutions.
- Users can now receive SMS and MMS messages after an EMS message is received.
- SMS and MMS may now be sent to seven-digit addresses.
- Google contact merging has been updated to accommodate seven-digit numbers.
- Visual Voice Mail notices now arrive instantaneously.
- The corporate calendar widget user interface is updated.

As of this posting, we have not yet been able to upgrade our Droid.  To check if the update is available for your Droid, go to Settings > About phone > System updates.

UPDATE: According to BGR, Verizon is putting the OS update out in stages.  If you haven’t yet received the update, you’ll have to wait a couple of days for the next update cycle.  Read more…

Resource: Verizon Wireless Droid Update Page

Thanks, Rob!