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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• US Cellular HTC Touch Pro 2 ship without Opera Mobile?

  
  WMPoweruser.com — Authority: 154
  US Cellular has just released their version of the HTC Touch Pro 2 , and appears to have some significant differences compared to the versions released on the other carriers. Vid Review and Tutorials have published this short video showing the important differences above. Of course we do not have the device ...
  2 hours ago

• How To: Back Up Any Smartphone [How To]

  
  Gizmodo — Authority: 894
  You back up your computers, or at least know that you should. But what about your smartphones? They carry massive amounts of personal data, and are subjected to life-or-death situations on a daily...
  3 hours ago

• How To: Back Up Any Smartphone [How To]

  
  F-Default — Authority: 543
                        You back up your computers, or at least know that you should . But what about your smartphones? Read more from the original source: How To: Back Up Any Smartphone [How To]
  3 hours ago

• Fring is now available on Android phones.

  
  JustBol — Authority: 138
  Fring, mobile internet community and communication service which allow users to connect various social networks as well as instant messengers in one application is now available for Android operating system devices also.Android mobile operating system getting popular day by day and many companies are now offer devices ...
  6 hours ago

• Opera Mobile 10 for Windows Mobile Available

  
  SolSie.com — Authority: 439
  If HTC is saving the grace of Windows Mobile UI, Opera is the browser that saves the grace of net surfing experience on Windows Phones. Opera Software has just released a beta version of Opera Mobile 10 for WinMo.Similar to Skyfire, Opra Mobile features server-side compression technology that minimizes bandwidth and ...
  8 hours ago

• 10 Fun Free Windows Mobile Phone Games

  
  MakeUseOf Directory — Authority: 726
  In the dentist’s office, when standing in line at the supermarket, or just to kill some time in a boring meeting, mobile games come to the rescue. Do you remember Snake on those old cellphones? Well, to be honest, the default mobile games never got much better. Now we often find Bejeweled spin-offs and Frogger ...
  10 hours ago

• droid app by superior5

  
  Freelancer jobs resources — Authority: 169
  Looking for experienced app developer, must have experience with droid apps. Looking to create relatively simple excel program, details to be explained to those interested. Must be willing to sign... (Budget: $250-750, Jobs: Palm, Symbian, Windows Mobile)Related posts: Facebook and Mobile apps (iphone, ...
  11 hours ago

• Gartner predicts that Android and Symbian will lead the mobile market in 2012

  
  iPhone / iPod Plus — Authority: 134
  The Gartner has updated its forecasts on the market of smartphones for 2012. According to figures from Gartner about market performance smart phones. In particular, their operating systems and their status in 2012. Thus, according to their analysis, Symbian and Android operating systems become more smartphones sold, ...
  13 hours ago

• HTC HD2 Camera Problems?

  
  Tracy and Matt's Blog — Authority: 505
  If you read our HTC HD2 review last week you may recall that James mentioned some issues with the camera in our review device, he noticed a purple-ish halo or pink splodge in the middle area of the photos. At the time neither James nor I took much notice of this, putting it down to odd lighting conditions rather ...
  14 hours ago

• HTC Touch Pro2 – Sprint (Review)

  
  Skatter Tech — Authority: 130
  Since the Apple iPhone debuted, there’s been a struggle for competing companies to produce a better do-it-all smart phone. After fairly successful sales of the original HTC Touch Pro, major contender HTC is back with the HTC Touch Pro2 on Sprint . After an initial glance at the specifications, it looks great. The ...
  16 hours ago

• Verizon Samsung Omnia II Launch Package on 2 December for $ 200

  
  Latest Mobile Review — Authority: 127
  Verizon Samsung Omnia II Launch Package on 2 December for $ 200: It may no longer be the first to launch in North America (that distinct honor now belongs to Bell), but we can finally say with some confidence that Verizon’s version of the Samsung Omnia II isn’t that far off. No, seriously: we’ve managed to get ...
  17 hours ago

• mySpot – Spotify Mobile Client For Windows Mobile Phones

  
  Mobile Tips and Tricks — Authority: 122
  There’s a storm of freewares blowing in the market for windows mobile pocket PCs. Now you can download this app- MYSPOT V0.25( absolutely free ) for your windows mobile phones. The mySpot application provides access to the Spotify service on the Windows Mobile platform. It also works with any QVGA, VGA or WVGA ...
  18 hours ago

• HTC HD2, Compatible With Windows Mobile 7, in Case You’re Wondering

  
  GSM Dome - Mobile Phone News — Authority: 446
  Announced as the first phone that will be well specced enough to run Windows Mobile 7, HTC HD2 was just confirmed as the first device made by the Taiwanese company to receive the OS upgrade, once Microsoft announces it. The WM 7 upgrade will become officially available from HTC, not as a hacked ROM from PPCGeeks ...
  19 hours ago

• Garmin-Asus nüvifone M20 Now with Windows Mobile 6.5

  
  SlashPhone — Authority: 645
  Available since August, Garmin-Asus is now providing Windows Mobile 6.5 upgrade to its nüvifone M20 users for free. The GPS smartphone combines a dual-band 3.5G/tri-band GSM phone with Wi-Fi, HSDPA connectivity, desktop-like internet browser, push email, document viewing, multi-media capability, Bluetooth and Garmin ...
  20 hours ago

• SBSH GoNews Touch 1.2 for Windows Mobile Released

  
  SolSie.com — Authority: 439
  A new GoNews Touch for Windows Mobile Touch update to version 1.2! GoNews Touch 1.2 brings a great list of exciting new improvements and features that make it the best newsreader application for Windows Mobile up to date! SBSH GoNews Touch 1.2 is powerful and optimized for [...]
  21 hours ago

• Adventure Boy in Zooloo Land 1.0

  
  Mobile Fun Free Nokia Themes, Mobile Wallpapers — Authority: 155
  License: Freeware Platform: Java Requirements: No special requirementPublisher: handygamesTreasure hunger! Zooloo Land is a dangerous world, but a lot of treasures remain hidden?Please Login or Register to download this mobile stuff.Compatible With: Alcatel: One Touch 557, One Touch 735 BenQ: A520 BlackBerry: 6220, ...
  1 day ago

• Pocket Eye of the Beholder 1.2

  
  Mobile Fun Free Nokia Themes, Mobile Wallpapers — Authority: 155
  Get ready for adventure, this is the adventure game by James Beckingham.License: Freeware Platform: Window Mobile Requirements: No special requirementPublisher: James BeckinghamDownload Pocket Eye of the Beholder 1.2Please Login or Register to download this mobile stuff.Compatible With: HP: iPAQ 510 Mobile Messenger ...
  1 day ago

• iSpeech Announces DriveSafe.ly Nomination

  
  GamingAngels — Authority: 566
  iSpeech has released a new innovative app everyone should check out. DriveSafe.ly is designed to prevent drivers from texting. With out any action from the user, the app reads text messages and emails in real time preventing driving distractions.The latest versions activates when users enter or exit the vehicle. ...
  1 day ago

• Make 4 Cool Spy Gadgets With Your Windows Mobile Phone

  
  MakeUseOf Directory — Authority: 726
  Have you ever wanted to live like a real spy, even for just a little while? You know what I mean – traveling to exotic destinations using a handheld navigator, remotely bugging conversations or escaping peril by the skin of your teeth thanks to your trusty motion sensor gadgets. You may go to work everyday and sit ...
  1 day ago

• VIO – Motion Detector for Windows Mobile!

  
  Gear Diary — Authority: 714
  Have you ever thought of using your Windows Phone as a motion detector? Well, look no further! VIO, a motion detector application for Windows Mobile, is your companion. VIO uses the phone’s camera to capture and detect any motion. The comparison is done by analyzing pictures square by square. The size of the ...
  1 day ago

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