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”

• HTC’s 2010 roadmap goes on display?

  
  Today's Review — Authority: 172
  Those among us with minds like steel traps might recall that HTC’s 2009 was leaked with shocking accuracy way back in January of this year , which lends some credibility to this already-believable series of slides we have seemingly showing off most of the good stuff we can expect out of the company in the coming ...
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• HTC’s 2010 roadmap goes on display?

  
  F-Default — Authority: 469
                Those among us with minds like steel traps might recall that HTC’s 2009 was leaked with shocking accuracy way back in January of this year , which lends some credibility to this already-believable series of slides we have seemingly showing off most of the good stuff we can expect out of the ...
  4 hours ago

• HTCs 2010 roadmap goes on display?

  
  Engadget — Authority: 849
  Those among us with minds like steel traps might recall that HTCs 2009 was leaked with shocking accuracy way back in January of this year , which lends some credibility to this already-believable series of slides we have seemingly showing off most of the good stuff we can expect out of the company in the coming ...
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• Windows Mobile Kiosks Popping up at malls…

  
  Mobility Site — Authority: 625
  Looks like Microsoft is finally pushing Windows Phone some. There are kiosks popping up at malls. My guess is that HTC or one of the carriers are pushing it though. I wouldn’t expect Microsoft to do this. Have you seen this in your area? Besides this one, I saw Chuong Nguyen post on Twitter about seeing one ...
  5 hours ago

• Windows Mobile Kiosks Popping up at malls…

  
  Map Of Zunes — Authority: 139
  Looks like Microsoft is finally pushing Windows Phone some. There are kiosks popping up at malls. My guess is that HTC or one of the carriers are pushing it though. I wouldn’t expect Microsoft to do this. Have you seen this in your area? Besides this one, I saw Chuong Nguyen post on Twitter about seeing one ...
  5 hours ago

• HTC’s 1H 2010 portfolio leaked, pictured and spec’d

  
  Boy Genius Report — Authority: 757
  If you live and die by HTC, you might be very excited to know that the company’s portfolio for the first half of 2010 has been leaked online. HTC’s portfolio was presented in Vienna back in October in a global meeting, and now it’s available for us to see. The phones are broken down by category: Design, ...
  5 hours ago

• HTC 2010 Product Roadmap Features Legends, Salsa, Some Buzz [Htc]

  
  Today's Review — Authority: 172
  The folks at Android and Me have what is purportedly the product roadmap for HTC going into the new year. The five phones are divided into four product categories: Design/Lifestyle, Performance, Productivity and Social. Let’s dive in, shall we? In design/Lifestyle there’s the Legend and the Salsa, due out in ...
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• HTC 2010 Product Roadmap Features Legends, Salsa, Some Buzz [Htc]

  
  F-Default — Authority: 469
                      The folks at Android and Me have what is purportedly the product roadmap for HTC going into the new year. Read more from the original source: HTC 2010 Product Roadmap Features Legends, Salsa, Some Buzz [Htc]
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• Mixtikl 2: 2 Days to go

  
  Palm Sounds — Authority: 449
  Just two more days for the release of the long awaited V2 of Mixtikl. I really hope Apple dont take weeks to review and approve it as it is going to be great to have this app on your iPhone. Even so well have the Windows Mobile and desktop versions very soon. tags technorati : Mixtikl, Intermorphic, ...
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• Sony Ericsson Xperia X2 Walkthrough

  
  Daily Mobile — Authority: 642
  This is probably the longest walktrough video i seen of the Sony Ericsson Xperia x2. 30 min of pure mobile porn The XPERIA X2 takes the 3 inch screen from the X1, and upgrades it to a 3.2 inch WVGA TFT display. The handset will be powered by a custom version of Windows Mobile [...]
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• Sunvox on sale

  
  Palm Sounds — Authority: 449
  Sunvox is currently on sale. Here are the current sale prices: SunVox (iPhone) for $1.99 (was $4.99). SunVox (other platrofms) for $5.99 (was $14.9). Sound Fields (iPhone) for $0.99 (was $1.99). Not a bad deal at all in my opinion. Sunvox at the app store: tags technorati : Sunvox iPhone
  11 hours ago

• HOW TO: Choose a Smartphone for Your Small Business

  
  Mashable! — Authority: 860
  This post originally appeared on the American Express OPEN Forum , where Mashable regularly contributes articles about leveraging social media and technology in small business. Just as the Internet has evolved over the past decade, cell phones have become much more than devices for making and receiving phone ...
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• MSmobiles.com 9 part HTC HD2 review complete

  
  Mobile Tech Addicts — Authority: 559
  Edward has finally completed his full examination of the HTC HD2. In this great review we are taken through all major aspects of the HD2. HTC HD2 review – part 1: first impressions HTC HD2 review – part 2: camera HTC HD2 review – part 3: software – too much lipstick on that pig made by Microsoft ...
  13 hours ago

• How to upgrade from Windows Mobile WM5 TO WM6 PDA XDA MDA

  
  Graphic Design Blog — Authority: 117
  To upgrade your prophet to WM6 I recommend that you first of all downgrade to the NVID version of WM5 AKU2.2 and get the latest Active Sync: 1. Download the NVID(no vendor) AKU2.2 rom for WM5 here : http://rapidshare.com/files/17208693…24721_NVID.exe YOU CAN USE Step1 of PdaMobiz or PDAViet Temp INSTEAD OF NVID(no ...
  21 hours ago

• Google Maps for Windows Mobile and Symbian updated to 3.3

  
  Mobilewhack.com — Authority: 619
  Windows Mobile and Symbian users, pay attention — Google has recently issued an update to their Google Maps service bringing it up to version 3.3.No, it won’t add free turn-by-turn GPS like that found on Android 2.0 but it will allow users to star your favorite items and keep them in sync with your computer.Sure, ...
  22 hours ago

• The App Store as Apple’s ‘game changer’

  
  TeleRead: Bring the E-Books Home — Authority: 645
  Earlier today, I happened to be looking back at a post I wrote three months ago, casting the iPod Touch as “Apple’s game-changer” . Today in the New York Times, Jenna Wortham wrote that “Apple’s game-changer” is something else : the entire App Store concept. “[Before the App Store came about, it] ...
  23 hours ago

• Ultrabrief: Google Maps hits 3.3.1 to fix a problem with Layers [Symbian, Windows Mobile]

  
  The Mobile Fun Blog — Authority: 146
  Remember when I told you about Google Maps 3.3 around 72 hours ago? They’ve issued a small update, 3.3.1, to fix a problem that some people have been having with Layers. Just type http://m.google.com/maps in your mobile browser and install the new version. That is all. Enjoy your weeked. [ Hat tip to All About ...
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• Playing catch-up in 2010: Windows Mobile, BlackBerry, and Symbian

  
  The Mobile Fun Blog — Authority: 146
  By Jacqueline Emigh , Betanews With iPhone and Android picking up more popularity every day, it’s urgent for rival smartphones to enhance their mobile software environments, some analysts say. But while Microsoft, RIM, and Nokia are working on better user experiences, phones outfitted with new features aren’t ...
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• Ultrabrief: Google Maps hits 3.3.1 to fix a problem with Layers [Symbian, Windows Mobile]

  
  IntoMobile - Cell Phone News, Information, and Analysis — Authority: 739
  Remember when I told you about Google Maps 3.3 around 72 hours ago? They’ve issued a small update, 3.3.1, to fix a problem that some people have been having with Layers. Just type http://m.google.com/maps in your mobile browser and install the new version. That is all. Enjoy your weeked. [ Hat tip to All About ...
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• Google Maps gets updated to version 3.3 for Windows Mobile and Symbian

  
  Boy Genius Report — Authority: 757
  Windows Mobile and Symbian users don’t ever have to worry about getting lost or having to remember their favorite places again. Google recently announced that Google Maps has been upgraded to version 3.3 for Windows Mobile and Symbian. The upgrade now allows you mark your favorite items with a star and keep those ...
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