Windows Mobile is a compact mobile operating system developed by Microsoft, and designed for use in smartphones and mobile devices.
It is based on Windows CE 5.2, and features a suite of basic applications developed using the Microsoft Windows API. It is designed to be somewhat similar to desktop versions of Windows, feature-wise and aesthetically. Additionally, third-party software development is available for Windows Mobile, and software can be purchased via the Windows Marketplace for Mobile.
Originally appearing as the Pocket PC 2000 operating system, most Windows Mobile phones come with a stylus pen, which is used to enter commands by tapping it on the screen. Windows Mobile has been updated multiple times, with the current version being Windows Mobile 6.5. The next major revision, Windows Mobile 7.0, is expected to be released in Q4 2010 , and is also expected to make Windows Mobile a much more serious competitor to today's other mobile platforms.
Windows Mobile's share of the Smartphone market has fallen year-on-year, decreasing 20% in Q3 2009. It is the 3rd most popular smart phone operating system for business use (after BlackBerry and iPhone), with a 24% share among enterprise users. In overall sales, it is the 4th most popular smartphone operating system, with a 7.9% share of the worldwide smartphone market.
Features:
Windows Mobile for Pocket PC carries these standard features in most of its versions:
Today Screen shows the current date, owner information, upcoming appointments, e-mail messages, and tasks. (Is now Home screen in later WM6.5 builds)
The taskbar shows the current time and the volume.
Office Mobile a suite of Mobile versions of Microsoft Office applications
Outlook Mobile comes with Windows Mobile.
Internet Explorer Mobile is an Internet browser developed by Microsoft for Pocket PC and Handheld PC that comes loaded by default with Windows Mobile and Windows CE for Handheld PC.
Windows Media Player for Windows Mobile.
Client for PPTP VPNs.
Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) which in mobile phones allows attached computers to share internet connections via USB and Bluetooth.
Coherent file system similar to that of Windows 9/Windows NT and support for many of the same file types.
Ability to multitask.
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