Windows Mobile 2005

Windows Mobile 5.0 = Windows Mobile 2005



It took em an extra three months (or so), but Microsoft finally unveiled the next version of Windows Mobile, their
operating system for Smartphones and Pocket PCs, today. First big change: its not called
Windows Mobile 2005
anymore, so get used to hearing Windows Mobile 5.0 (they probably did that because “Windows Mobile 2005 wont sound so
current when its 2006. Among the new features announced are:

• New mobile versions of Word Mobile, PowerPoint Mobile Viewer, and Excel Mobile.


• Improved one-handed navigation so you dont have to use a stylus.


• A new camera API thats ll make it easier for developers to write apps that use a devices built-in camera.


• ActiveSync 4.0.


• Better WiFi support for Smartphones.


• Support for push-to-talk and video calling.


• Improved Bluetooth (e.g. ability to use ActiveSync over Bluetooth with multiple PCs).


• Support for “persistent memory, which means that you wont lose all your data when your battery dies (a feature
  the Treo 650 and several other Palms already have).


• Support for USB 2.0 so you can connect up to external hard drives. The press release was poorly
  worded, MSFT meant support for USB 2.0 AND support for internal hard drives. Not support for USB 2.0 for connecting
  external hard drives

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