ThumbCal, a popular calendar app for Windows Mobile, has recently been updated to version 1.4. It’s been almost a year since the last version was released, so the update comes as a (pleasant) surprise. ThumbCal is still used by many, especially those who don’t use HTC Sense, because it gives users advanced options in a clean and finger-friendly package. In fact, I use it for managing tasks and appointments regardless of what UI I’m running.

ThumbCal is available for Windows Mobile 6.x devices and supports most resolutions. Check out the changes and general features below. Take the 14-day trial for a spin or purchase the registered version from ThumbApps. Using a promo code (SPRING2010), ThumbCal will cost you about $13. I believe you can update for free if you purchased the previous version.

Version 1.4.0 (03/09/2010):

• Better list scrolling

• Search function

• Advanced recurrence editor

• New date/time/time span picker wheels

• More filter options (you can now exclude one or more categories)

• More options for the visibility of tasks

• 5 buttons in the bottom menu bar for better navigation to the views

• Option for strike out past events

• And many more improvements and fixes

Features:

• Manage your calendar and tasks in a single application

• Full replacement of Windows Mobile standard Calendar and Task applications

• Finger friendly task and calendar application. Designed for use without a stylus

• With simple gestures you can slide through days, weeks, months and years

• Month, week, agenda views

• Filter/exclude categories

• ThumbCal lets you organize your appointments and tasks in a very quick and simple way

• Full Outlook Synchronization

• Custom skins (5 available by default)

• Custom font/text and other options/settings

(via: XDA-developers)