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22nd Mar 2004, 04:22
Microsoft is expected to update its Windows Mobile software next week. Windows mobile powers such devices as PocketPC's and smartphones. It will be known as Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition:
Microsoft is expected next week to announce an update to its Windows Mobile operating system, which powers cell phones and handhelds, CNET News.com has learned.
The update, to be known as Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition, is based on a Windows CE .Net core, but adds a variety of improvements, according to a source familiar with the situation. The new OS is expected to improve support for larger, VGA screens and screen rotation, among other features, according to developer comments posted in a Microsoft forum and cited by handheld enthusiast site PocketPCTools.
Microsoft declined to comment on any changes to the OS.
Hewlett-Packard is among the hardware makers expected to support the revamp with new products, according to a source familiar with the company's plans. Toshiba is not expected to have any new models immediately, but will allow current customers to upgrade to the new OS for free, the Japanese company said.
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Windows Mobile update to launch next week (http://news.com.com/2100-1045-5175544.html?tag=cd_top)
Take Care,
Richard
Microsoft is expected next week to announce an update to its Windows Mobile operating system, which powers cell phones and handhelds, CNET News.com has learned.
The update, to be known as Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition, is based on a Windows CE .Net core, but adds a variety of improvements, according to a source familiar with the situation. The new OS is expected to improve support for larger, VGA screens and screen rotation, among other features, according to developer comments posted in a Microsoft forum and cited by handheld enthusiast site PocketPCTools.
Microsoft declined to comment on any changes to the OS.
Hewlett-Packard is among the hardware makers expected to support the revamp with new products, according to a source familiar with the company's plans. Toshiba is not expected to have any new models immediately, but will allow current customers to upgrade to the new OS for free, the Japanese company said.
Get the full story here:
Windows Mobile update to launch next week (http://news.com.com/2100-1045-5175544.html?tag=cd_top)
Take Care,
Richard