Taking a page off Sintax's original release of Win2DS homebrew application, MonkeyNZ has released an unofficial version of Win2DS v0.8a which adds several new features to enhance the previous version.

The latest release of Win2DS has both the client and server side updated with new code to enhance the speed and quality of the service. For more information check out the full article after the jump!

Download: Win2DS v0.8a (Unofficial)

It's the season to be merry, especially for developer Alex, with the latest "Christmas edition" release of PuzzleManiak v3.4. This special holiday-themed release for the Nintendo DS takes care of a couple of bugs, as well as put a festive mood in your puzzle games with new Christmas themes for the background and music. Check out the details of new version right after the jump!

Download: PuzzleManiak 3.4 'Christmas Edition'

Homebrew developer DragonMinded has just released DSOrganize v3.1129.For those who aren't familiar with the application, it is an organizer that allows users to jot down notes, send e-mail, manage their contact lists, and access the web through a built-in browser. If you've been using DSOrganize 3.1, you might want to consider upgrading to this version because of all the fixes.

Want to find out more? Check out the full article.

Download: DSOrganize v3.1129

After having the project nearly dropped a couple of times, devkitPro has finally released the latest version of the Nintendo DS homebrew application dswifi 0.3.4.

This versatile WiFi library application for the DS is compatible with many other homebrew applications such as DSOrganize and VoiceChatClient.

Check out the full details of the newest version of dswifi 0.3.4 right after the jump!

Infantile Paralysiser (cool name, really) finally updated his uber-useful wifi VoiceChatClient for the DS, after almost a year since its last update.

Those who aren't aware of Infantile Paralysiser's voice chat client don't know what they have missed out on: the wifi VoiceChatClient is basically what its name says, a chat application that is voice-enabled. It also supports the same scribbling function as the PenChatClient, which further adds to the fun factor.

There's only one minor tweak to this latest VoiceChatClient version, which is:

• The WiFi library was renewed to 'dswifi-0.3.3'.

While Infantile Paralysiser provides English translations in his site, there's still some phrases that he didn't translate or clarify. As always, you can take a crack and check if you can decipher some of the entries that weren't translated into English.

Here's the download so you can try the application yourself. Be sure to spread the word to your DS-gamer friends for some chatting fun!


Download: VoiceChatClient ver. 1.6

Nintendo DS homebrew developer DragonMinded has just released DSOrganize 3.0. In case you missed our previous coverage, this is a multipurpose application that allows users to use their handheld as a simple yet efficient organizer/PDA.

This latest version adds select/cut/copy/paste to all text inputs, WiFi config, three extra DSOrganize profiles, and even the ability to bookmark pages on the web browser. In addition to this, the program streamlines some of the tasks such as sorting and character display. Here are the other changes as detailed in the changelog:

• Miscellaneous fixes to the HTML renderer.
• Fixed error in file wrapper causing bad file copies.
• Fixed a weird lingering cursor bug in text editor.
• Fixed startup screen error.
• Fixed an error where images that redirect would change the URL of the main page loading.
• Fixed a bug with sites that use 1x1 tracking images.
• Fixed error where confirm delete screen on browser allowed you to select ".." or "."
• Fixed some weird bugs with m3u files.
• Fixed select few files not showing their long file names.
• Fixed everything being underlined on sites with bad tags (ds-x.com, etc)
• Day planner now supports weekly, monthly, and annual events.
• Day planner events are now partially visible on reminder mode.
• Todo now sorts finished events as last.
• Changed handling of escaped characters to include the limited Unicode support.
• Changed IRC to not display characters under 32 on the ASCII map.
• Updated dsWifi again for compatibility.

If you've been using an older version of DSOrganize, it is advisable that you update to the latest version as it provides multiple bug fixes and features that make using it more intuitive. Before you do anything though, go over the read me file which has instructions for installing and using the homebrew.

Download: DSOrganize 3.0

DragonMinded's handy DS organizer application is back with a new release and a ton of new fixes. DSOrganize is now on version 2.5, and it hosts the same good features with fewer bugs.

As DragonMinded's site mentions, DSOgranize carries a ton of features, such as a scribble pad function, to-do list, and html editor. There's also a DS homebrew database, mp3 player, and a host of other assorted features.

In any case, here's the list of fixes for v2.5. Feel free to download it, and send DragonMinded some love to show how much you appreciate the app. Enjoy!

DSOrganize v2.5 Fixes:

• Worked on making DSOrganize take up less memory on its own for more plugin memory.
• Switched to more dynamic approach for plugins. Things should work better now.
• Changed home screen to display current and next two day planner events instead of past ones.
• Changed plugin vblank handling to give dedicated vblank access to plugins/exes when run.
• Changed some code on the arm9 recieve fifo queue, hopefully fixing the random sound/keyboard freeze.
• Changed arm7 upsampling code to sound better for amplified mp3's.
• Changed calculator memory usage to allow for larger numbers.
• Added in newest ogg vorbis memory leak fix.
• Added echo, cls, wait commands to homebrew database script.
• Added ability to swap buffers on only the top or bottom screen in plugins.
• Added ability for plugins to query which screen DSO is on (for those that hook to the draw function).
• Added simple battery saver function and debug write to disc function to plugin API.
• Added repeat to all keys in the keyboard and fixed a glitch where char 255 couldn't be typed.
• Added .dss shortcut type. Shortcuts can point to any file or directory except for another shortcut.
• Added access to the PSG on the arm9 for plugins.
• Added the missing commands for dswifi to the plugin API.
• Fixed eraser glitch in scribble.
• Fixed weird wrapping glitches introduced after the text fix.
• Fixed glitch in syntax highlighting for html files introduced after text fix.
• Fixed glitch where if resource0.bin is missing, DSO does not jump to your preferred start page.
• Fixed error with ID3 tags containing a carriage return/line feed.
• Fixed crash on loading iconsets from directories longer than 29 characters.
• Fixed two irc crash bugs relating to bad server replies (ie on irc.enterthegame.com).
• Removed mikmod loaders for all types but xm, it, s3m, mod due to low popularity.

Download: [DSOrganize v2.5]

It's been a long time since Bronto last updated his NDSMail homebrew application, but today we've received word of yet another update to this excellent email application for the DS. With this app, you're never too far away from your messages, as long as you have a WiFi connection for your DS where you can access your emails.

Bronto would like to apologize for the absence of releases recently, but as he says, NDS development can be very time-consuming. It was worth the wait though, as although Bronto is still having problems with SSL, this version has been compiled with the latest Devkit, dswifi, and libfat (DLDI), so even owners of the new wifi-chipset DS Lites should be able to use it.

This latest version also contains all the changes from the large overhaul of last autumn, including save mail support. When you run this version make sure you take a look at the new attachment feature by sending some jpgs to your DS. Just remember, JPEG lib is causing some problems at the moment so try sending small JPEGs first!

Download: [NDSMail 0.54d]

PC owners with the MythTV home entertainment app hooked up may want to take a gander. GrizzlyAdams over at his boards has just announced the release of MythRemote v 0.1.1 for your DS, which turns your portable into a remote for MythTV frontends. As for the controls and features, according to GrizzlyAdams:

controls:

• DPAD - Navigation
• A - Select
• B - Back
• X - Vol +
• Y - Vol -

Features:

• Automatic LCD backlight off.
• Three pages of touchscreen buttons.
• Network update (upload a new .nds using netcat)
• Support for latest DSLite wifi hardware (using DSWiFi CVS)
• Return to menu (libCartReset)
• Three Frontend IP Configurations (configurable at runtime)

Future plans:

• LCD backlight fade
• Customizable touchscreen panels & button mapping
• Autoconnect (Connect to Frontend 1 at startup)
• Skinnable GUI
• MythTV Status Polling
• Automatic sleep & poweroff
• Automatic updates (off by default)

Grizzly also notes that v 01.1 should take care of the LCD bug in the main menu, as well as fix the IP Config input bug. We advise the guys to view the readme included in the bundle for the full details on this app. Or, if you need a blow-by-blow guide for the installation, click on the read link. Enjoy the app.

Download: [MythRemote v0.1.1]

First the bad news: sgstair is putting his DSWifi project on hold until sometime next year for undisclosed reasons. Okay, we'll give you a few moments to groan.

Time's up! Now the good news: In place of the DSWifi, sgstair will launch a new project which is just as exciting - to reverse engineer the Wii’s wireless hardware! Wait, there's more. He will also build a new library based on it. The Wii project is expected to start next month and will go on for few months although he has no specific timetable for that.

In addition to that, sgstair will also begin two undisclosed DS homebrew projects which he is keeping under the cloak of secrecy for now. Other project-related news from this talented homebrew developer includes a few general purpose libraries (besides the 802.11 and TCP/IP libs) and a few emulator projects he plans to work on.The currently inactive DSTunnel project may be revived as soon as he completes the Wii WiFi library. In fact, sgstair is looking at actually building DSTunnel directly for Wii.

As for the DS Wifi project, sgstair is sending an open invitation to other homebrew developers to continue working on it.