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Tech Ed 2005 Europe : Microsoft presents new features of Windows Mobile 5.0 + Orange SPV M5000 - a 3G phone powered by Windows Mobile July 06, 2005 [General] | By Edward J. R. Here we present audio recording (in a podcast), photos and description of a session "Windows Mobile 5.0 – Features, Functionality and Futures! " by Jason Langridge from Microsoft UK. In this session not only Orange SPV M5000 was presented (HTC Universal 3G phone branded by Orange) but also new fantastic features of Windows Mobile 5.0 (including native support for IMS - 3G telephony standard; here just an excerpt, not all features; in this and other photos from this news item you can see Jason Langridge from Microsoft UK): 
... and some unseen before new developments... read on! As you can see above interestingly Bluetooth keyboards are now supported natively by Microsoft, not only Pocket PC but also smartphone now supports natively Wi-Fi and with USB 2.0 now ultra fast transfers of files will be possible... During this session Orange SPV M5000 was demonstrated and fully operational (yes, it's ready!): 
"Communicator Mobile" - new solution for enterprises is coming that will support not only text messaging (Instant Messaging) but also voice through Voice over IP: 
Windows Mobile 5.0 also is much better prepared to compete with Apple iPod MP3 players - not only because it has native support for hard disks and fast USB 2.0 but also because it supports Microsoft's new DRM and is compatible with Napster (unlimited amount of music available for download for flat monthly fee): 
One of applications not seen before was also this one: 
... that works also for Windows Mobile 2003 and makes it possible to search contacts and check availability (in calendar) - all on Microsoft Exchange server. Microsoft will make this application available for free download - as a Power Toy later on. Here are some (not all) topics covered in this session:
, where yhou can download our podcast with this session.
Conclusion: Windows Mobile 5.0 is not only big number of new APIs but also many other new features. It was also refreshing to learn that Windows Mobile 5.0 supports natively 3G (IMS standard). All in all Windows Mobile 5.0 is worth waiting for... Once again, Microsoft’s “third time lucky” axiom is holding true - Windows Mobile 5.0 is 3rd, after Smartphone 2002 and Windows Mobile 2003, major attempt to bring out software for mobile phones. Providing new fantastic features (Office Mobile with PowerPoint, 3G support, Bluetooth keyboard support, e-mail push combined with push of events, notes, etc, etc) and new APIs that make development of complex applications easy (GPS, camera, notifications, power, etc) the Windows Mobile 5.0 finally gets it right.  Post your comment (free registration is required to post, but if you register you can edit your posts later) [ 9 Comments ]
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