The fastest and easiest way to update your software is to visit m.celiocorp.com/install from your smartphone’s browser to directly download and install the new driver to your smartphone over-the-air (OTA) without the need for a computer.

Visit www.celiocorp.com/install from your PC’s browser if you would like to download the driver to your computer first and install the driver from your PC to your phone.

Click here to download an updated REDFLY Quick Start Guide [PDF].

What’s New in 1.5.1.330? In addition to speed and stability improvements for all supported smartphones, the 1.5.1.330 software update adds support for many new Windows Mobile 6.5 and BlackBerry 5.0 smartphones.

Visit www.celiocorp.com/smartphone for a full list of supported devices.

Each year, the Mobile Star Awards recognizes the top mobile products, success stories and visionaries as chosen by thousands of readers of MobileVillage’s free email newsletter Go Mobile.

We welcome this addition to our other awards and recognitions and thank MobileVillage for the honor

]]> http://blog.celiocorp.com/2009/12/11/mobile-star-award/feed/ http://blog.celiocorp.com/2009/11/02/win-a-free-redfly/ http://blog.celiocorp.com/2009/11/02/win-a-free-redfly/#comments Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:06:47 +0000 Kirt Bailey http://blog.celiocorp.com/?p=333 To help celebrate the launch of the REDFLY BlackBerry driver we’re giving away 5 REDFLY model C8N’s over the next 10 days.

To enter, just subscribe to the REDFLY newsletter before 11:59 p.m. on Nov 13, 2009 and you’ll be automatically entered for each of the 5 drawings.

Visit www.celiocorp.com/smartphone to see if you have a REDFLY compatible smartphone.

This giveaway program is only open to residents of the Unites States 18 years of age or older. Five (5) winners will be drawn at random from newsletter subscription requests during the period ranging from 12 a.m. Nov 3, 2009 to 11:59 p.m Nov 13, 2009. The drawing to determine 5 winners will occur on or before Nov 15, 2009. Contest is not open to Celio Corp employees, their families or Celio Corp contractors.

Q: When can I start using a REDFLY with my BlackBerry?
A: Most likely sometime in October or November. We’ll know the exact release date soon and will announce it as soon as possible.

Q: Which BlackBerry smartphones will work with REDFLY?
A: Upon launch, REDFLY will support the BlackBerry Bold 9000, BlackBerry Curve 8900 and BlackBerry Tour 9630. We plan to support most of the new phones BlackBerry releases in the future. In order for the REDFLY driver to operate efficiently, you’ll need a BlackBerry phone with a 512 MHz or faster processor; 128MB or more memory; and a BlackBerry OS version of 4.6 or later.

Q: What other phones work with REDFLY?

A: Today REDFLY supports many Windows Mobile smartphones. We plan to support other mobile operating systems in the future. You can see an updated list of supported phones anytime at
http://www.celiocorp.com/smartphone

Q: Can I be notified when the BlackBerry driver is ready?
A: Absolutely. Sign up at http://www.celiocorp.com/subscribe for the latest news and info.

Q: If I buy a REDFLY today will it work with my BlackBerry once you finally release the BlackBerry driver?
A: Yes. However, you will need to install new firmware on the REDFLY to make it “BlackBerry aware” before connecting to a BlackBerry device. This special process may only be completed using a Windows Mobile phone so you’ll need to have access to a Windows Mobile phone in order to make your REDFLY BlackBerry aware. The firmware currently on REDFLY Mobile Companions shipping today only recognizes Windows Mobile phones.

The REDFLY Mobile Companion units that will ship to new customers this fall when the BlackBerry becomes officially supported will ship with BlackBerry aware firmware. REDFLYs purchased starting at that time will work out-of-the box with a BlackBerry phone without the need to set up the REDFLY using a Windows Mobile phone.

Q: Can I use the REDFLY I already own with a BlackBerry?
A: Most likely yes. The two currently available REDFLY models (the C7 and C8N) will be compatible with BlackBerry devices. However, you will need a Windows Mobile phone to update your REDFLY and make it BlackBerry aware before connecting to a BlackBerry for the first time. The original REDFLY Mobile Companion model C8 sold until November 2008 will not support a BlackBerry connection. If you are not sure which REDFLY model you have, please check the label on the bottom of your REDFLY device where the “Model No.” is listed.

Q: How much will the BlackBerry driver cost?
A: As with all REDFLY drivers, the BlackBerry driver will be offered free-of-charge to any existing or future REDFLY Mobile Companion owner.

Q: Can I use the same REDFLY to connect to both a BlackBerry and Windows Mobile phone?
A: Yes. The same REDFLY may be used to connect to any supported phone with the REDFLY driver installed. You can only connect REDFLY to one phone at a time so you’ll need to disconnect from a phone first before connecting to the other phone.

Q: Can I share one REDFLY between multiple users?
A: Yes. Since REDFLY stores no data, settings, or preferences, just connect it to any REDFLY aware smartphone without reconfiguring it in any way. See the video below for an example.

Q: Where can I find more info on the REDFLY?
Take the 3-minute online REDFLY Tour
Learn more about REDFLY
See full specs and product comparison details

Q: When can I see it in action?
A: Check out the video below showing the current beta BlackBerry driver in action.

Please take a minute and click here to vote for the Celio REDFLY Mobile Companion in the Best Mobile & Wireless Software category. You can also click the image to the right.

As an extra incentive to vote, Windows IT Pro will enter you into a prize drawing to win a $250 gift card or one of 30 Windows IT Pro T-shirts.

Last September, REDFLY, won a Windows IT Pro 2008 Editor’s Best Award. In the awards issue of the magazine, the editors said of REDFLY,

“The cost-effective REDFLY Mobile Companion lets mobile IT pros use smartphones as their primary computing devices while on the go, saving both time and money in a market where both are tight.”

Thanks for your support!