Most people were disappointed when iPod Touch came out without bluetooth support. Lack of BT support meant that you cannot dial out from a mobile phone and use the data connection to browse the internet on the excellent Safari browser on the Touch. If you are using a Windows Mobile device, there is a ray of hope. Using a simple tool called WMWiFiRouter, you can convert your Wi-Fi enabled Windows Mobile device into a router and can share its GPRS/EDGE/3G/HSDPA/EVDO connection with a number of other devices which have a Wi-Fi connection!! It is pretty simple and straightforward to setup. Just make sure that you have WM5 with AKU3.3 or above or WM6. Once WMWiFiRouter is setup, you can detect this WiFi access point on your iPod Touch and connect to it.
Keep an eye on your battery. Better to keep it charged while you are running this, as AdHoc Wi-Fi connections are a drain on the battery.
Now, if only I had such a wonderful tool for my Nokia N95.
Update: Hmmm. Wish all my other prayers are also answered this fast! A new application called JoikuSpot helps convert your handset into an S60 access point. Now all you need is an iPod Touch + S60 phone to get the ultimate mobile browsing experience.
[via Mr. Mobile]
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