Anyone who owns a Windows Mobile phone or Pocket PC should know about Spb Software House. They're one of our favourite mobile developers, producing an excellent line of programs from across the board but focusing on games and productivity tools. Their latest news is an updated version of Spb Brain Evolution, their popular brain training game for Pocket PCs and other Windows Mobile devices.

If you haven't tried the game out yet, it's an essential addition to your collection. It features 10 Brain Testing and Brain Marking modes which become highly addictive as you continually try to better your last score. The mini-games (which include Sudoku and Minesweeper) all feature a special combination of fun and self-improvement: a recipe for a good game, in our opinion.

The latest version includes updated quiz topics and questions, as well as support for 10 languages.

Fed up of waiting for the Windows Mobile Marketplace to open its doors? Then use this time to check out the best of the existing apps for Pocket PC and Smartphone devices. Microsoft's new mobile app store will launch with 600 applications but we shouldn't forget that there's already a ton available to download now that will power up your mobile experience. Here are 20 that I strongly recommend you to take a look at.

fring -Ultra-handy way to chat over IM or Skype while you're sat on the bus

Nimbuzz - Another stellar instant messaging and VoIP app for Windows Mobile

Spb Mobile Shell - treat yourself to a much cooler and more powerful front-enda

Opera Mobile - Quite simply, the best way to browse the Web on a mobile phone

Google Maps - Who needs an expensive sat-nav system when you've got good old Google?

Kaspersky Mobile Security - Probably the most complete security tool for Windows Mobile

TCMP - Media player with enough guts to handle a massive range of formats

Skype for Pocket PC - Save yourself a heck of a lot of money on phone calls

vTap - Turn on the tap to a deluge of online videos

Facebook for Windows Mobile - Never lose touch with your friends. Ever