Windows Mobile is a computer stopped operating system developed by Microsoft for smart phones and pocket PCs.
Its origins date back to Windows CE in 1996, although Windows Mobile itself first appeared in 2000 as PocketPC 2000 . It was renamed "Windows Mobile" in 2003, when it came in several versions (similar to the desktop version of Windows) and was intended for business and corporate customers. In 2007, the OS was quite successful on mobile devices in the US, but this early popularity faded rapidly, in subsequent years, and in February 2010, faced competition from competing mobile OS, including Apple's iOS and Android, Microsoft announced Windows Phone. to replace Windows Mobile. As a result, Windows Mobile is no longer in use. Windows Phone is not compatible with Windows Mobile devices and devices. The latest version of Windows Mobile, released after the Windows Phone announcement, is 6.5.5. After this, Microsoft stopped development in Windows Mobile, to concentrate on Windows Phone.
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Features
Most versions of Windows Mobile have a standard set of features, such as multitasking and the ability to navigate file systems similar to Windows 9x and Windows NT, including support for many of the same file types. Similarly for desktop partners, it is bundled with a set of applications that perform basic tasks. Internet Explorer Mobile is the default web browser, and Windows Media Player is the default media player used to play digital media. The mobile version of Microsoft Office, is a standard office suite.
Internet Connection Sharing, supported on compatible devices, allows the phone to share its Internet connection with a computer via USB and Bluetooth. Windows Mobile supports virtual private networks via the PPTP protocol. Most devices with cellular connectivity also have a Radio Interface Layer. The Radio Interface layer provides a system interface between the Core Cell layer in the Windows Mobile OS and the radio protocol stack used by wireless modem hardware. This allows OEMs to integrate various modems into their equipment.
The user interface changes dramatically between versions, only maintaining similar functionality. The Today screen, later called Home Screen , shows the current date, owner information, upcoming appointments, emails and assignments. The taskbar displays the current time as well as the volume level. Devices with cellular radio also show signal strength in the taskbar.
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History
Windows Mobile is based on the Windows CE kernel and first appeared as the operating system Pocket PC 2000 . This includes a set of basic applications developed with the Microsoft Windows API, and is designed to have features and displays that are somewhat similar to Windows desktop versions. This allows third-party developers to develop software for Windows Mobile without restrictions imposed by Microsoft. Software applications can be purchased from Windows Marketplace for Mobile during the lifetime of the service.
Most early Windows Mobile devices come with a stylus, which can be used to enter commands by tapping on the screen. The main touch input technology behind most devices is the resistive touch screen which often requires a stylus for input. Then the device uses capacitive sensing that does not require a stylus. Along with touch screens, various large form factors exist for the platform. Some devices display a slideout keyboard, while others show minimal face buttons.
Windows CE
Microsoft's work on handheld portable devices began with a research project in 1990, with work on Windows CE starting in 1992. Initially, the OS and user interface developed separately. With Windows CE based on Windows 95 code and a separate team that submits a user interface named WinPad (later Microsoft At Work for Handhelds). Windows 95 has strong pen support making porting easy; with some saying "At this time, Windows 95 offers tremendous pen support.This is treating the right pen for the first time." WinPad was delayed due to price and performance issues, before it was removed in early 1995 due to touch screen driver issues related to WriteTouch technology, created by NCR Microelectronic Products. Although WinPad was never released as a consumer product, the Alpha build was released which featured many interface elements. During the development of WinPad, separate teams worked on a project called Pulsar; designed to be a mobile communications version of WinPad, described as "pager on Steroids". The project was also canceled around the same time as WinPad. The two disbanded groups will form the Pegasus project in 1995. Pegasus will work on the hardware side of the Windows CE OS, trying to create a form factor similar to PC-esque PDAs like WinPad, with communication functions like Pulsar. The hardware reference guide was created and the device began shipping in 1996, although most of these devices have little resemblance to the purpose of touch-based touch screen devices.
Pocket PC 2000
Pocket PC 2000, originally codenamed "Rapier", was released on April 19, 2000, and is based on the Windows CE 3.0 kernel.
This is the debut of what was later dubbed the Windows Mobile operating system, and is intended to be the operating system's successor on the Palm-Size PC. It retains backward compatibility with Palm-Size PC apps. Pocket PC 2000 is intended primarily for Pocket PC devices; However, some Palm-Size PC devices have the ability to be updated as well. Meanwhile, some Pocket PC 2000 phones were released, Microsoft smartphone hardware platforms have not been created yet. The only resolution supported by this release is 240ÃÆ' â € "320 (QVGA). The supported storage card formats are CompactFlash and MultiMediaCard. Currently Pocket PC devices have not been standardized with certain CPU architectures. As a result, Pocket PC 2000 was released on some CPU architectures; SH-3, MIPS, and ARM. Infrared (IR) File beaming capability is one of the original hardware features.
The original Pocket PC operating system has a look similar to Windows 98, Windows Me, and Windows 2000 operating systems. Pocket PC 2000 is not supported as of September 10, 2007.
This initial release has many built-in apps, many of which are similarly branded to be matched to their desktop counterparts; such as Microsoft Reader, Microsoft Money, Pocket Internet Explorer and Windows Media Player. A version of Microsoft Office called Pocket Office is also bundled and includes Pocket Word, Pocket Excel, and Pocket Outlook. Note, the registrar app is seeing the first release and will be supported by most newer versions of Windows Mobile. Intelligent character recognition support allows Notes to differentiate handwriting styles that the OS will learn during processing to improve accuracy and recognition.
Pocket PC 2002
Pocket PC 2002, originally codenamed "Merlin", was released in October 2001, and like Pocket PC 2000, is based on the Windows CE 3.0 kernel.
Although it is targeted primarily for Pocket PC devices 240ÃÆ' â € "320 (QVGA), Pocket PC 2002 is also used for Pocket PC phones, and for the first time, smartphones. Smartphone Pocket PC 2002 is primarily a GSM device. With upcoming releases, the Pocket PC and Smartphone lanes will increasingly collide with casual licensing terms allowing OEMs to take advantage of more innovative individual design ideas. Aesthetically, Pocket PC 2002 is meant to be similar in design to newly released Windows XP. Newly added or updated programs include Windows Media Player 8 with streaming capabilities; MSN Messenger, and Microsoft Reader 2, with digital rights management support. Upgrades to the bundled version of Office Mobile include the spell checker and word count in Pocket Word and improved Pocket Outlook. Connectivity is enhanced with beamed files on non-Microsoft devices like Palm OS, inclusion of Terminal Services and Virtual Private network support, and the ability to synchronize folders. Other improvements include enhanced UI with theme support and downloadable downloads and WAP in Pocket Internet Explorer.
Windows Mobile 2003
Windows Mobile 2003, originally codenamed "Ozone", was released on June 23, 2003, based on the Windows CE 4.x kernel, and is the first release under the Windows Mobile banner.
It comes in four editions: "Windows Mobile 2003 for Pocket PC Premium Edition", "Windows Mobile 2003 for Pocket PC Professional Edition", "Windows Mobile 2003 for Smartphone" and "Windows Mobile 2003 for Pocket PC Phone Edition". The latter is specially designed for Pocket PC which includes phone function. The Professional Edition is used in the Pocket PC budget model. It does not have a number of features that exist in the Premium Edition, such as clients for L2TP/IPsec VPNs. Windows Mobile 2003 is supported by Windows CE 4.20.
The communication interface is enhanced with the management of Bluetooth devices. Which enables the support of Bluetooth beam files, support for Bluetooth headset and support for Bluetooth add-on keyboards. Image apps with view, cut, e-mail, and beaming support are added. Multimedia repairs include MIDI file support as ringtones in Phone Edition and Windows Media Player 9.0 with stream optimization. A puzzle game titled Jawbreaker is one of the programs already installed. GAPI is included with this release to facilitate game development for the platform.
Other features/built-in applications include the following: Enhanced Pocket Outlook with vCard and vCal support, improved Pocket Internet Explorer and SMS reply options for Phone Edition.
Windows Mobile 2003 SE
Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition, also known as "Windows Mobile 2003 SE", was released on March 24, 2004, based on the Windows CE 4.x kernel, and was first offered on Dell Axim x30. This is the last version that allows users to back up and restore the entire device via ActiveSync.
This upgrade allows users to switch between portrait and landscape modes and introduce a single-column layout in Pocket Internet Explorer. This includes support for Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) and new screen resolutions: 640ÃÆ' â € "480 (VGA), 240ÃÆ'â €" 240, and 480ÃÆ'â € "480.
Windows Mobile 5
Windows Mobile 5.0, originally code-named "Magneto", was released on Microsoft Mobile and Embedded Developers Conference 2005 in Las Vegas, May 9-12, 2005, and is based on the Windows CE 5.0 kernel.
Microsoft offers major support for Windows Mobile 5 through October 12, 2010, and extend support until October 13, 2015. It was first offered on Dell Axim x51. It uses the.NET Compact Framework 1.0 SP3, an environment for programs based on.NET. Windows Mobile 5.0 includes enhanced "push" functionality of Microsoft Exchange Server that works with Exchange 2003 SP2. The "push" function also requires vendor/device support. With AKU2 software upgrades, all WM 5.0 devices support DirectPush.
Other features including enhanced battery saving capabilities are called persistent storage capabilities. Previously up to 50% (enough for 72 hours of storage) battery power is provided just to keep data in volatile RAM. This continues the trend of Windows-based devices moving from using RAM as their primary storage medium for the use of a combination of RAM and flash memory (used, there is no difference between the two is obvious to the user). Frequently accessed programs and data are running in RAM, while most of the storage is in flash memory. The OS seamlessly moves data between them as needed. Everything is reserved in flash memory, so unlike previous devices, WM5 devices do not lose data if power is lost. New to 5.0, the OS update was released as an adaptation upgrade kit, with I 3.5 being the final released.
Windows Mobile 5 comes with Microsoft Office Mobile which includes PowerPoint Mobile, Excel Mobile with graphics capabilities and Word Mobile with the ability to insert tables and graphics. Media management and playback are enhanced with Picture and Video packages, which unify video and image management and Windows Media Player 10 Mobile. Among the new hardware features is enhanced Bluetooth support, support for standard QWERTY keyboard and management interface for Global Positioning System (GPS). Improvements made to ActiveSync 4.2 with 15% increase in sync speed. Business customers benefit from a new error reporting facility similar to those on desktop and Windows system servers. Caller ID now supports photos so users can apply images to each contact to display when a call is received. DirectShow is also natively added. This release is the first to include DirectDraw with hardware acceleration, replacing the GAPI graphics components that are no longer in use.
Windows Mobile 5.0 requires at least 64 MB of ROM (recommended to have 64 MB RAM), and devices must run ARM compatible processors like Intel XScale or Samsung and Texas Instruments ARM compatibles.
Windows Mobile 6
Windows Mobile 6, previously codenamed "Crossbow", was released on February 12, 2007 at the World Congress 3GSM 2007, and is based on the Windows CE 5.2 kernel.
It comes in three different versions: "Windows Mobile 6 Standard" for Smartphones (mobile without touch screen), "Windows Mobile 6 Professional" for Pocket PC with phone functionality, and "Windows Mobile 6 Classic" for Pocket PC without cellular radio.
Windows Mobile 6 is supported by Windows CE 5.0 (version 5.2) and is strongly associated with newly introduced Windows Live and Exchange 2007 products. Windows Mobile 6 Standard was first offered on Orange's SPV E650, while Windows Mobile 6 Professional was first offered on O2's Xda Terra. Aesthetically, Windows Mobile 6 is meant to be similar in design to newly released Windows Vista. Functionally, it works like Windows Mobile 5, but with much better stability.
Along with Office Mobile 6.1 announcement with support for Office 2007 document formats (pptx, docx, xlsx); OneNote Mobile, a companion for Microsoft Office OneNote added to an already installed version. In addition to the newly incorporated programs with Office Mobile repairs made to existing applications. Like HTML email support in Outlook Mobile. A large number of Windows Mobile users are the business environments of targeted enterprise users. With Server Search in Microsoft Exchange 2007, Unauthorized Office Repenting with Microsoft Exchange 2007, and search capabilities for contacts in the Exchange Server Address Book being executed. To assist development for programmers, the.NET Compact Framework v2 SP2 is now installed with the OS. Developers and users also have access to Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Compact Edition for storing and retrieving information. AJAX, JavaScript, and XMLDOM support are added to Internet Explorer Mobile along with enhanced Devicewide Internet Sharing. Communication capabilities are further enhanced with Bluetooth Bluetooth Stack and VoIP (new internet call) support with AEC (Acoustic Echo Canceling) and MSRT audio codecs.
To improve security, Microsoft added Encryption Card Storage so that the encryption key is lost if the device is booted-free. Further updates, security and features, can now also be provided using the Live Operating System Update
Among other improvements: support screen resolution 320ÃÆ' â € "320 and 800ÃÆ' â €" 480 (WVGA) (The S01SH or "Em One" by Sharp is the first and only device for the 800 × 480 screen on WM5), access Enhanced Remote Desktop (available only for certain Pocket PCs), Customer Feedback options, Smartfilter to search within the program and Support Wireless (UMA) for selected operators
Windows Mobile 6.1
Windows Mobile 6.1 was announced April 1, 2008, and is based on the Windows CE 5.x kernel.
This is a small upgrade to the Windows Mobile 6 platform with improved performance and a redesigned House screen featuring horizontal tiles that expand clicks to show more information, even though this new home screen only shown on the Windows Mobile Standard edition. This is not supported in the Professional edition. Some other changes like threaded SMS, full page enlargement in Internet Explorer and 'Domain Registration' are also added, along with the "mobile" version of the Microsoft OneNote program and the interactive "Getting Started" wizard. Domain Registration is a function of connecting devices to System Center Mobile Device Manager 2008, a product for managing mobile devices. Windows Mobile 6.1 also improves bandwidth efficiency in the ActiveSync push-email protocol by up to 40%; this greatly improves battery life on many devices.
Apart from the visual and feature differences, the underlying CE version can be used to distinguish WM 6.0 from WM 6.1. The Windows CE version in WM 6.0 is 5.2. *, Where the third and last number is a four-digit wakeup ID (eg 5.2.1622 in HTC Wing). In WM 6.1, the CE version is 5.2. * With five digit wake numbers (eg 5.2.19216 on Palm Treo 800w).
Windows Mobile 6.5
Windows Mobile 6.5 is based on the Windows CE 5.x kernel.
Windows Mobile 6.5 is a temporary update for Windows Mobile 6.1 that is intended to bridge the gap between version 6.1 and unreleased Windows Mobile 7 (later canceled for Windows Phone 7), which arrives in 2010. It has never been part of Microsoft's mobile phone roadmap, and has described by its chief executive, Steve Ballmer, as "not a full release [Microsoft] wants" until Windows Mobile 7 multi-touch-enabled (now replaced by Windows Phone) arrived in 2010 Ballmer also indicated that the company was "fucked by Windows Mobile", regrets that Windows Mobile 7 is not yet available and the Windows Mobile team needs to try to recoup losses. Microsoft launched this version at Mobile World Congress 2009 in February, and some devices come equipped with it. It was released to the manufacturer on May 11, 2009; the first device running the operating system appeared in late October 2009. Some phones officially shipped with Windows Mobile 6.1 can be officially updated to Windows Mobile 6.5. This update includes some significant new additional features, such as a revamped GUI, a new Today screen that resembles a Microsoft Zune player with vertically scrollable labels (called 'Titanium'). WM 6.5 also includes a new Internet Explorer Mobile 6 browser, with an improved interface.
Along with Windows Mobile 6.5, Microsoft announced several cloud computing services codenamed "SkyBox", "SkyLine", "SkyMarket". "SkyBox" has been confirmed as My Phone, while "SkyMarket" has been confirmed as Windows Marketplace for Mobile. This version is designed primarily for easier finger use. Some reviewers have noted interface mismatches, with some apps having small buttons that make them more difficult to operate just by using a finger. While this version of Windows Mobile does not natively support capacitive screens, mobile manufacturers have been able to use them on their devices
Within a few months after this release, development shifted from Windows Mobile to its replacement Windows Phone. Thus no major upgrades are planned or released, although three minor updates; 6.5.1, 6.5.3 and 6.5.5; created to satisfy consumers during the transition period. 6.5.1 brings larger user interface elements, including icon-based (not text-based) softkeys, updated contact apps, native support for A-GPS, improved threaded text messages, and performance improvements. It's not officially ported to some Windows Mobile phones.
The second minor update was announced on February 2, 2010, along with Sony Ericsson Aspen which is the first phone to use this version. 6.5.3 continues the trend to try to provide a more finger-friendly user interface with several new usability features such as native support for multitouch; although HTC Corporation's device makers created exclusive works to allow multi-touch to work on some of the applications installed on their HD2 handsets (however, Microsoft applications on this handset, such as the Internet Explorer web browser, do not support multi-touch.) and icons drag-and-drop start menu. The touchable tile replaces the soft keys. "Internet Explorer Mobile 6 has also received some major updates including reduced page load times, better memory management and gesture alignment.As with other updates, the port is unofficially sent to some other devices.Additional features include threaded email and Office Mobile 2010.
The last minor update and the last released version is 6.5.5. It was first leaked in January 2010, and was unofficially ported to some Windows Mobile phones. The Windows Mobile 6.5.5 name has been applied to this newer build, although this name remains unconfirmed by Microsoft.
Hardware
There are three major versions of Windows Mobile for various hardware devices:
- Windows Mobile Professional runs on smartphones with touch screens,
- Windows Mobile Standard runs on phones without touch screens,
- Windows Mobile Classic running on personal digital assistant or Pocket PC.
Windows Mobile for Automotive and Windows Mobile devices for Portable Media Centers are some special versions of this platform.
Microsoft has more than 50 handset partners, when Windows Mobile is still shipped on the new device. 80% of the 50 million Windows Mobile devices made from the launch to February 2009 were built by a contract manufacturing group, HTC, which makes handsets for several major companies under their brands, and under its own brand.
Windows Embedded Handheld 6.5
On January 10, 2011, Microsoft announced Windows Embedded Handheld 6.5. The operating system has compatibility with Windows Mobile 6.5 and is presented as a corporate handheld device, reseller targeting, shipping companies, and other companies relying on handheld computing. Unlike Windows Phone, Windows Embedded Handheld retains backward compatibility with older Windows Mobile apps.
Pocket PC
Pocket PC and personal digital assistant was originally a platform meant for Windows Mobile. These are grouped into two main categories: devices that do not have phone capabilities, and that include them. Starting with a device version 6 with this function running "Windows Mobile 6 Professional" and those who do not have it running "Windows Mobile 6 Classic". Microsoft has described this device as a "handheld device that lets you store and retrieve e-mails, contacts, appointments, play multimedia files, play games, exchange text messages with MSN Messenger, surf the Web, and more." From a technical point of view, Microsoft also sets various hardware and software requirements such as inclusion of touch screen and pad direction or touchpad.
Smartphone
Smartphone is the second hardware platform after Pocket PC to run Windows Mobile, and debuted with the release of Pocket PC 2002. Although in the broad sense of the term "Smartphone" both Pocket PC phones and Microsoft-branded Smartphones each fall into this category, Note that the use of the term "Smartphone" by Microsoft only includes special hardware devices that are different from Pocket PC phones. Such smartphones were originally designed without touch screens, which were intended to be operated more efficiently with just one hand, and typically had lower screen resolutions than Pocket PCs. Microsoft's focus for the Smartphone platform is to create devices that work well as phones and data devices more integrated.
The Windows Mobile part of the smartphone market grew from the start when new devices were released. After reaching a peak in 2007, he experienced a decline from year to year.
In Q1 2004, Windows Mobile accounted for 23% of smartphone sales worldwide. Windows Mobile is projected to take over Symbian into a leading mobile OS in 2010.
In Q4 2005 Microsoft sent 2.2 million PDAs, which increased to 3.5 million in the same quarter next year. Windows Mobile saw year-on-year growth between 2005-2006 at 38.8% which Gartner believes "helps Windows Mobile bolster its fortifications on the market".
But in 2008, its share has fallen to 14%. Microsoft licensed Windows Mobile to four of the five largest mobile phone manufacturers in the world, with the exception of Nokia.
Gartner's research data show that while the total smartphone industry grew 27% between 2008 and 2009, Windows Mobile's share of the smartphone market fell 2.7% over the same period. It also declined by 20% in Q3 2009. At one time Windows Mobile was the most popular handset for business use, but in 2009 this was no longer the case; 24% of the planned business deployment of the mobile app is for Windows Mobile, placing it in third place, behind Blackberry (61%) and iPhone (27%);
In February 2009, Microsoft signed an agreement with the third-largest mobile phone maker, LG Electronics, to license Windows Mobile OS on 50 models of LG smart phones to come. But in September 2009, Palm, Inc. announced it will bring down Windows Mobile from its smartphone line-up. Gartner estimates that in the third quarter of 2009, Windows Mobile's share of smartphone sales worldwide was 7.9%. In August 2010, it was the most unpopular smartphone operating system, with a 5% share of the smartphone market worldwide (after Symbian, BlackBerry OS, Android and iOS). The October 2009 report at DigiTimes says that Acer will shift its focus from Windows Mobile to Google Android. The New York Times reported in 2009 that Windows Mobile is "on the rise", as mobile phone makers abandoned it for the Google Android phone platform. It mentions the difficulty in Microsoft's business model, which involves charging handset manufacturers up to $ 25 for each copy of Windows Mobile, while rival Google gives Android for free. From late 2009, analysts and media reports began to express concerns about the future viability of the Windows Mobile platform, and whether Microsoft will continue to support it in the future. Samsung announced in November 2009 that it will shut down Windows Mobile platform, to concentrate on its own operating system Bada, Google Android, and Microsoft Windows Phone.
Software development
Software may be developed by third parties for the Windows Mobile operating system. The developer has several options for implementing the mobile app. This includes writing native code with Visual C, managed code that works with.NET Compact Framework, writing code in Tcl-Tk with eTcl, GCC using CeGCC, Python using PythonCE or server-side code that can be used using Internet Explorer Mobile or mobile clients in user device. The.NET Compact Framework is part of the.NET Framework and therefore shares many components with software development on desktop clients, application servers, and web servers that have the.NET Framework installed, thus integrating network computing space.
To help Microsoft developers release software development tools (SDKs) that work in conjunction with their Visual Studio development environment. This SDK includes an emulator image for developers to test and debug their apps when writing them. The software can be tested on the client machine directly or downloaded to the device. Microsoft also distributes Visual Studio 2008/2005 Professional Editions, and server/database partners to students as free downloads through its DreamSpark program. A third-party integrated development environment can also be used to write software such as Lazarus, Resco MobileForms Toolkit, Lexico, NS Basic and Basic4ppc. Some third-party development environments allow coding to be performed on the device itself without the need for a computer.
The developer community has been using the SDK to port Windows Mobile OS versions to older devices and make OS images available for free, thus providing devices with the current feature set. Microsoft has tolerated this procedure for some time but decided in February 2007 to ask developers to take their OS shots from the internet, which in turn raised the discussion. At the same time Microsoft offers upgrades to the Windows Mobile 6 version to the manufacturer for free.
On July 5, 2009, Microsoft opened a third-party application distribution service called Windows Marketplace for Mobile. In 2011, Windows Marketplace for Mobile stopped receiving new revenue. and then closed completely on May 9, 2012.
Connectivity
In the early years Windows Mobile devices can be managed and synced from a remote computer using ActiveSync ; the data synchronization technology and protocol developed by Microsoft, was originally released in 1996. It enables the server to run Microsoft Exchange Server, or other third-party variants, to act as a personal information manager and share information such as email, calendar appointments, contacts or internet favorites.
With the release of Windows Vista, ActiveSync is replaced with Windows Mobile Device Center . The Device Center is included with Vista and Windows 7 and provides many front end enhancements, allowing home users to synchronize PIM information with Microsoft Outlook 2003 and later, photos from Windows Photo Gallery, video or music from Windows Media Player and favorites with the Internet Explorer; without the need for server back end. The device currently also includes a basic driver compatible with the Mobile Device Center so users can connect to the computer without any configuration required.
See also
- List of inactive consumer brands
References
External links
- The Windows Mobile website in the Wayback Machine (archived September 23, 2010)
- Windows Mobile Team Blog
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