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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• LG GW550 Becomes Available in Asia, South America

  
  GSM Dome - Mobile Phone News — Authority: 446
  LG GW550 is one of the many Windows Mobile 6.5 smartphones that surfaced over the past weeks, as the OS started catching on. After being announced in September, the handset was just released in Asia and South America, with Argentina and Brazil getting it from today. 20 more countries will join the launch list, ...
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• Enable more App to "pinch to zoom" on HTC HD2

  
  SolSie.com — Authority: 508
  A new free(donation)ware called Zooomer is available for download on the Windows phone: HTC HD2. Zommer enables "pinch to zoom" in the programs you select. The software scans all .exe on the device. Just select the app you want to bee zoom enabled and perform a soft-reset.  Screenshots and the download (CAB) can be ...
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• Going from Microsoft to Google isn’t that hard, I guess

  
  My Philly Network — Authority: 143
  Don Dodge on The Next Big Thing: Thanks Microsoft, Hello Google . A former employee of MSFT has now moved to GOOG employment and products. He sounds like a person just let out of prison : Everything looks new and fresh again. Now he uses Google docs , Gmail, the Chrome browser and soon, Android. It’s ...
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• Mixtikl 2 beta

  
  Palm Sounds — Authority: 448
  Well, Im on the Mixtikl 2 beta. I only got it yesterday and havent had much time to play with it, but I have to say that so far I really like what Intermorphic have done. When Ive had a chance to play with it some more on my 3G Ill post again.
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• Viewsonic V901 Windows Mobile 6.5 Smartphone Heading to China

  
  Laptop, Cellphone and other Gadget — Authority: 141
  Viewsonic readying a new Windows Mobile phone for China called Viewsonic V901. Running Windows Mobile 6.5, Viewsonic V901 sport a 3.6-inch touchscreen display with a 480 x 800 resolution and powered by a a Marvell PXA310 processor, 128MB RAM and 256MB ROM. For connectivity, V901 packs CDMA EV-DO Rev. A support. ...
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• Qualcomm Bringing Flagship Gigahertz Processing to Mainstream Smartphone Tier of Chipsets

  
  Mobility Phones - Mobile Phones — Authority: 136
  Qualcomm Incorporated, a leading developer and innovator of advanced wireless technologies, products and services, today announced that it is sampling a new smartphone chipset family that breaks new ground in mobile performance in the mainstream smartphone tier. The MSM7×30 family features a strong emphasis on ...
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• HTC HD2 review almost done

  
  Tracy and Matt's Blog — Authority: 478
  Just a quick update as weve had a few emails today asking where out HTC HD2 review is. Well the good news is that its nearly done and James is working feverishly to get it finished and online today. Theres still time to ask questions about the HD2 and well either include the answers in the review or else ...
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• Home Screen Customizer for Windows Mobile 6.5!

  
  Gear Diary — Authority: 718
  Now, with Home Screen Customizer, you can customize the home screen of your Windows Mobile 6.5 devices. It allows you to rearrange the panels to your liking by simply pressing & holding, then dragging the panels around. It also features plug-in capability that allows other panel developers to integrate their ...
  7 hours ago

• Photofast unveiled its new SSD Line-Up: the G-Monster 1.8” V4 Series

  
  Today's Review — Authority: 168
  PhotoFast Global Inc. announced its latest line up of 1.8-inch PATA SSD (Solid State Drive), the G-Monster 1.8’’ PATA V4 Series. The Taiwan-Based manufacturer announces 3 different Interface with 50 pins PATA, 40Pins PATA, and 40 pins ZIF, as well as a storage capacity from 32GB to 256GB… Regarding the other ...
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• Garmin-Asus nüvifone M20 get WM6.5

  
  pocket pc software, windows mobile freeware, wm6.5 news — Authority: 558
  garmin asus nuviphone m20 Garmin-Asus has combined its navigation centric user interface with Windows Mobile 6.5. “Through its innovative integration of a phone, navigator, and browser, the nüvifone M20 is designed to enhance the lives of consumers today,” said Benson Lin, Vice President and General Manager of ...
  8 hours ago

• LG GW550 Windows Mobile smartphone hits South America and Asia

  
  IntoMobile - Cell Phone News, Information, and Analysis — Authority: 732
  Remember the Nokia ( NYSE: NOK ) E71-look-alike LG GW550 , which we initially saw back in June. Well, it has just been released in South America and Asia. Brazil and Argentina are the first to get the device, with other 20 countries in the two regions to follow shortly. The Windows Mobile smartphone definitely looks ...
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• Android Stealing Symbian & WinMo Market Share?

  
  Mobility Nigeria — Authority: 124
  Android fan site, Phandroid, reports that Android and other newer operating sustems are stealing Symbian and WinMo market share Below are smartphone market share numbers from Q3 2008, and then Q3 2009, with the % change in parenthesis afterwards: Android – 0% to 3.9% BlackBerry OS – 16% to 20.8% iPhone – 12.9% ...
  9 hours ago

• The Latest Smartphone From LG Electronics – GW550 !

  
  vhxn.com — Authority: 440
  Today onwards, LG GW550 is the latest smartphone from LG Electronics. It is compatible to run with Windows Mobile 6.5 Operating System in twenty countries including Brazil and Argentina. It has a shape of Candybar and features 12mm-thick 2.4-inch LCD screen and front-facing QWERTY keyboard. It has been especially ...
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• LG to launch its smartphone LG GW550 running on WM 6.5

  
  remove the labels | Gadgets and Life — Authority: 136
  LG Electronics today launches its new smartphone LG GW550 running on Windows Mobile 6.5 OS in twenty countries starting in Brazil and Argentina. Coming in a candybar form-factor, the LG GW550 features 12mm-thick 2.4-inch LCD screen and front-facing QWERTY keyboard. Designed for businessmen, it supports ‘Smart ...
  10 hours ago

• LG GW550 launched in South America and Asia

  
  Unwired View — Authority: 739
  LG GW550 , the Windows Mobile 6.5 smartphone first announced in September, was just released in South America and Asia, and it should be available in Brazil and Argentina starting today. Other 20 countries will follow shortly, including countries in the Middle East (weird enough, Europe is not mentioned at all). The ...
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• LG GW550 launched in South America and Asia

  
  TOYS and GADGETs | News | Reviews | Videos — Authority: 168
  LG GW550 , the Windows Mobile 6.5 smartphone first announced in September, was just released in South America and Asia, and it should be available in Brazil and Argentina starting today. Other 20 countries will follow shortly, including countries in the Middle East (weird enough, Europe is not mentioned at all). The ...
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• Microsoft to launch Office Mobile 2010 for Windows Mobile 6.5 OS

  
  WhoInnovated.com — Authority: 155
  Microsoft is reportedly preparing for the launch of new software for the Windows Mobile 6.5 operating system (OS), the latest version of its platform for mobile phones. See the rest here: Microsoft to launch Office Mobile 2010 for Windows Mobile 6.5 OS
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• msmobiles.com Podcast 306

  
  Mobile Tech Addicts — Authority: 562
  msmobiles.com Podcast 306 (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 ...
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• HTC Touch HD2 review: first look

  
  PC Pro blog — Authority: 517
  The comparison between any smartphone with a large touchscreen and an Apple iPhone has become a cliché, and one we honestly try to avoid, but this time it’s 100%, completely and utterly unavoidable. What’s more, our early impressions are that the HTC Touch HD2 is in many ways better than the iPhone. And that’s ...
  11 hours ago

• Konami to Release 6 Windows Mobile Games in December

  
  SlashPhone — Authority: 643
  Konami is bringing six new mobile phone games for Windows Mobile OS, including the DanceDanceRevolution S, Japanese baseball game, Mobile Pawafuru Proyakyu, and the shooter classic Gradius II. The release of the apps is scheduled to coincide with the launch of the Japanese version of Windows Marketplace for Mobile in ...
  15 hours ago

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