Pocket Player now checks for plugin updates from the device directly. By selecting "Update now" in the options, Pocket Player checks the Pocket Player website for new versions of plugins you have installed, and can download and install them automatically. It also includes some plugins automatically that were not included by default before... in particular the one that supports Bluetooth controls. A new Bluetooth headset plugin has been added: users can now redirect all music to a connected Bluetooth mono headset. This is useful for listening to podcasts wirelessly, voicemails, and audio books.

Pocket Player now interacts with the phone properly; it will automatically pause playback during a phone call, and unpause and fade in the music after a phone call. Pocket Player 3.5 also has smoother interaction with Bluetooth A2DP headphones. When connecting or disconnecting headphones, Pocket Player will automatically reroute the audio to the headphones, or back to the speakers. Previous versions required exiting the player.



A Today Screen plug-in is included that allows you to start Pocket Player, and also control playback. The plug-in shows you the track being played and is compatible with tabs in Spb Mobile Shell, which is the way that I use it.

In conclusion, I highly recommend Conduit's Pocket Player. I would include a Pros and Cons chart, except that I can't think of any Cons at this point. I've been using the prior version 3.2 for several months and love it. Here is a list of the key features that I love the most about Pocket Player.

• Good use of RAM
• Robust feature set
• iPod like library browsing
• Streaming of radio stations
• Great sound quality

You can download a trial version or purchase it at our PDAPhoneHome software store HERE.