The iCON 225 includes the internet connect wizard launch2net for Mac OS X. This software offers a one-click connection to the Internet without the need to enter cryptic configuration details. launch2net already includes connection settings for most mobile network providers worldwide and offers a comprehensive connection statistic.

The iCON 225 is available today from nova media for Euro 117 (plus sales tax if applicable) and requires Mac OS X 10.4.11, 10.5.2 or higher. A lanyard and an USB extension cord comes with the modem.

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The modem includes a microSD card slot, so it can be used as a memory stick with up to 8 Gigabytes of memory. For future compatibility, it is upgradeable to support high upload speeds with up to 5.76 Mbps.

The iCON 431 includes the internet connect wizard launch2net for Mac OS X which offers a one-click connection to the Internet without the need to enter cryptic configuration details. launch2net already includes connection settings for most mobile network providers worldwide and displays time and data consumption of mobile online sessions.

The iCON 431 is available today from nova media for Euro 168 (plus sales tax if applicable), and requires Mac OS X 10.4.11, 10.5.2 or higher and a SIM card enabled for mobile data connections. The modem includes a connection software for Windows and drivers for Linux can be obtained from nova media.

“Back in 10.4 it was possible to dial a number and send a text message from the Address Book using a cell phone connected over bluetooth.” states Jan Fuellemann, PR spokesperson at nova media. “Apple has discontinued this option in 10.5. We did not only bring it back to life, but have improved it as well.”

Phone plugins do not require to open any extra application to issue a call or to send a text message. It is suffcient to select any number and choose ‘Dial number’ or ‘Send text message’ within Address Book or within any other Mac OS X-compatible application by using the ‘Services’ menu. Phone plugins will either have the cell phone issue a call and bring up a status window on the screen or open a text message window on the screen accordingly.

Phone plugins requires Mac OS X 10.5.2 or higher and a compatible cell phone from Motorola, Nokia, Samsung or Sony Ericsson. Phone plugins is available today for US-$ 9.95 (Euro 9,95) on nova media’s website http://www.novamedia.de.

FoneLink supports drag and drop throughout its new user interface and offers an activity monitor to display current and cued actions. The improved sync-manager now includes built-in support for Apple’s Sync Services technology to sync with Entourage, iCal and Address Book along with other Sync Services-savvy applications.

FoneLink can automatically convert music, videos and photos on a Mac to formats that are instantly viewable and playable on the cell phone. iTunes playlists can be synchronized and a ringtone editor allows the creation of individual ringtones from any compatible music file.

Last but not least, FoneLink has the ability to create a comprehensive backup of a cell phone’s data in the background. If the mobile phone or its data gets lost or damaged, you can restore your data files using drag and drop, or to restore a comprehensive backup using the restore command.

FoneLink 2.0 is a free update. It requires Mac OS X 10.4.9 or later and is priced at Euro 39,95 (US-$ 39,95 for customers in the US and Canada).