Biometric SDK for .NET CF Beta

Are you developing a .NET Compact Framework application that manages sensitive information and could benefit from biometric (fingerprint) authentication? If so, you'll definitely want to check out the new Softeq iPAQ Biometric SDK for .NET beta release available now. Created by Softeq, it provides a .NET class library to access the fingerprint scanner on select HP iPAQ models of the hx2700 and H5400 series. C# and VB.NET are supported.

The Softeq iPAQ Biometric SDK is available as a free download to Developer and Premier members. Not yet a Developer or Premier member? Please visit the iPAQ Developer Program web site to enroll.

Windows Live Mobile Developer Program Updated

Last week at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Microsoft launched a new version of its Windows Live Mobile Developer Program, enabling developers to create mobile versions of Windows Live services designed for virtually any mobile phone, independent of its OS. According to Microsoft, updates include new Mobile Services Protocol features and a new SDK enabling development of mobile versions of Windows Live Hotmail, Windows Live Messenger and Windows Live Spaces applications. Debuted two years ago, the Windows Live Mobile Developer Program now boasts more than 70 independent software vendor partners creating apps for deployment across more than 800 Windows Live for Mobile-equipped handsets.