Windows mobile

Windows Mobile is a pared down version of Microsoft's popular Windows operating system on the PC.  It's designed to bring common features over from PCs to mobile phones to make the transition easier for those already familiar with basic Windows functions and navigation.

Things like the taskbar, Internet Explorer, and Windows Media Player make the jump to Windows Mobile, though in accordingly simplified fashion (i.e., designed to fit a smaller screen and touchscreen interface).  There's a Media Center edition of it, and special functions for use in automobiles are also available, depending on your hardware.

The OS originally debuted in 2000 as Pocket PC, and then after a few upgrades became known as Windows Mobile in 2003.  It continues to see support and improvements concurrent with advances in mobile technology, including features like Internet Connection Sharing.  This allows you to connect the Windows Mobile device to a standard computer via Bluetooth or a USB port, and then that computer can use the phone to attain Internet access.

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Latest blogosphere posts tagged “Windows mobile”

• Bsquare Takes Over Licensing Of Windows Mobile

  
  Technology you can trust here... — Authority: 154
  http://www.istartedsomething.com/20…censing-rights/ “Just when I thought Windows phones had already one too many layers between the end-user and Microsoft, they’ve just decided to add in one more for good measure. Announced today, Microsoft has signed on a third-party, Bsquare, to be the first and currently ...
  3 hours ago

• HTC Touch2 coming to Rogers? - Specs, reviews and prices.

  
  Today's Review — Authority: 166
  In early September we learned that the HTC Touch2 would be hitting store shelves sometime in October which it has yet to do. Well, the latest reports suggest that the Windows Mobile powered device will be coming to Rogers. … Continue reading from the original source: HTC Touch2 coming to Rogers? - Specs, reviews ...
  4 hours ago

• Gizmodo Reviews the HD2

  
  Mobility Site — Authority: 645
  John Herrman at Gizmodo has released an overview of the HTC HD2. Needless to say he loved the hardware, but deeply hated the Windows Mobile software, even obscured as it is by HTC’s Sense GUI. Despite the fact that to a great degree the review is used to once again make WinMo into Gizmodo’s personal software ...
  7 hours ago

• Upgrading my HTC Touch Pro II to Windows Mobile 6.5

  
  public class Alon : ISmartHome, ICPP, IHomeServer, IMediaCenter — Authority: 112
  Unlike my old Jasjar that I have upgraded several times using baked ROM from XDA , this time I decided not to loose HTC warranty and to do it the right way.  For that I had to have the Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM. Trying to download it from HTC support web site I have found that my device is not built for the US ...
  9 hours ago

• HTC Touch HD2 Review: A Tragedy [Review]

  
  Gizmodo — Authority: 897
  Lets just get this out of the way: in terms of hardware, the Touch HD2 is the nicest phone in the world. Its ostentatiously huge and amazingly slim; its business-savvy and utterly pornographic. But hardware like this deserves better software. From the outset, the HD2 is a tragic creature, built from the finest ...
  10 hours ago

• TestKing Microsoft 70-500

  
  Windows 2008 Security — Authority: 149
  You should check your member zone at PassGuide an update 3-4 days before the scheduled exam date. Feedback If you spot a possible improvement then please let us know Original post: TestKing Microsoft 70-500
  11 hours ago

• Samsung to ditch Symbian, launch fewer Windows Mobile phones?

  
  TOYS and GADGETs | News | Reviews | Videos — Authority: 168
  Not long after Samsung confirmed it’s working on its own Linux-based smartphone OS, we’re now hearing that the world’s second largest phone maker intends to get rid of Symbian, as well as to release fewer Windows Mobile smartphones in the years to come. According to HMC Investment Securities , Samsung ...
  12 hours ago

• Photoshop.com Mobile Fixes Photos on Smartphones [Downloads]

  
  Lifehacker — Authority: 813
  iPhone/Android/Windows Mobile: Photoshop.com, the online home of Adobes market-leading image editor, has released a native photo editor and photo uploader for Android phones, and its a fairly versatile solution for fixing or offloading images while youre out and about. On Android phones, photos can be cropped, ...
  15 hours ago

• This is too good to pass up!

  
  Mobility Site — Authority: 645
  I’ve been using SoftMaker Office for years and have found it to be a “must have” program on my devices especially if you do a lot of writing and want (or need) the ability to use all of the formatting that is available in Word  and not available in the mobile version. This is just a quick reminder that ...
  15 hours ago

• HTC Touch2 coming to Rogers, maybe in fancy colors?

  
  Engadget Mobile — Authority: 753
  Filed under: Handsets , HTC , Windows Mobile , GSM , EDGE , HSDPA , UMTS The HD2 has largely blinded us to any other Windows Mobile-based HTC in the lineup right now, but be that as it may, there are other products in the mix, believe it or not -- and Rogers apparently has its eye on one of em. Rumor ...
  15 hours ago

• When is Windows Mobile 6.5 coming for the HTC Touch Pro2?

  
  Verizon Smartphones: HTC Touch Pro2, XV6800, Samsung Omnia - Custom ROM, with GPS/aGPS — Authority: 110
  We know that Windows Mobile 6.5 is coming to the HTC Touch Pro2. When? Some rumors indicate that we should be seeing it later this month. I think thats a reasonable rumor. After all, its available overseas (GSM model), so now its just a matter of time before Verizon gives the OK. Maybe well see Sprint beat Verizon on ...
  16 hours ago

• WTH: 10MB limit in Windows Marketplace

  
  Gadgetmix news — Authority: 581
  Another problem with the Windows Mobile marketplace: you cannot put on an app on marketplace which is more than 10MB. Also, every app must be installed in the main memory.It is weird that Apples... Read more by clicking on the link above..
  17 hours ago

• Screenshots of Mixtikl 2

  
  Palm Sounds — Authority: 150
  [IMG: http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_rivBj6K7NPg/SvgJlgsBgKI/AAAAAAAAEPY/feJzZBBapoM/s320/mixtikl2-screen1.png][IMG: http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_rivBj6K7NPg/SvgJlmu75ZI/AAAAAAAAEPQ/7rLdIzdbTt0/s320/mixtikl2-screen2.png][IMG: ...
  18 hours ago

• Best Buy to Install Google Mobile App on Smartphones

  
  AppScout — Authority: 638
  Best Buy sales associates will begin installing Google Mobile on all BlackBerry, Windows Mobile, and Symbian S60 smartphones through the retailers Walk Out Working program, a free in-store smartphone setup service, according to eWEEK . Notably, the iPhone , Droid , and Droid Eris dont get this service, because ...
  18 hours ago

• BSQUARE to Distribute Windows Mobile Globally

  
  Phones Review — Authority: 620
  Apparently BSQUARE Corps has announced they are to be the first company in the world to distribute Windows Mobile software and mobility apps across the globe and will provide Windows Mobile licensing, tech support, engineering and training services according to an article on softpedia . BSQUARE are to work closely ...
  19 hours ago

• Natural Born Killers: Android, Apple and Windows Mobile

  
  Mobility Site — Authority: 645
  Our esteemed editor in chief, Chris Leckness, just posted an excellent response to the spreading assumption that the Motorola Droid will someone be the nail in the coffin of Windows Mobile. Like him, I find that concept to be simplistic and silly and born out of marketing speak, not reality. You see, the mobile ...
  21 hours ago

• Meet the HTC HD2

  
  Mobile Tech Addicts — Authority: 508
  Tracyandmatt.co.uk are doing some paralleled coverage of the HTC HD2. Packing the site with videos, pictures and commentary it’s porbably the closest you are going to get to the device without buying it. Check out these two links below for the heads up on the HTC HD2. HTC HD2 demonstration video HTC HD2 ...
  21 hours ago

• XING LED MP3 Player Provides Eternal Fun And Gifts !

  
  vhxn.com — Authority: 439
  Xing LED MP3 Player is a complete entertainer and birthday gift for you. Along with the device you can have various color options and white LED 27 dots. Moreover, this MP3 player seems to be a perfect choice for you. A Korean company SAFA promises you more than just what an MP3 player usually does with its huge? Size ...
  22 hours ago

• MSmobiles.com Podcast 305

  
  Mobile Tech Addicts — Authority: 508
  msmobiles.com Podcast 305 (format: MP3) (right click above to download the podcast) You can listen to this podcast also from this web page, through the Flash player: URL to RSS feed of this podcast (for your podcast catcher) is: http://x.msmobiles.com/portal/podcast.xml If you use iTunes then click ...
  22 hours ago

• Why are you still using Windows Mobile ?

  
  pocket pc software, windows mobile freeware, wm6.5 news — Authority: 547
  Androids vs Windows Mobile Up until the last couple of years Windows Mobile faced no major threats in the touch screen smartphone division. As a result of this the innovation in Windows Mobile over the years has been minimal too. Check out the video below which shows the evolution of Windows Mobile . Up until ...
  1 day ago

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