msmobiles.com Podcast 70 (size: 35.5 MB, format: MP3)

In this episode we present recording of a session “Windows Mobile 5.0 – Features, Functionality and Futures! ” by Jason Langridge from Microsoft UK. This session took place during Tech Ed 2005 Europe conference in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Some of the topics covered:

  • generally: new features of Windows Mobile 5.0
  • messaging and security feature pack - covers push technology and security improvements - it will be free download from the web - upgrade for MS Exchange Server and for Windows Mobile 5.0 devices
  • ways of using mobile devices
  • updating Windows Mobile devices completely over the air
  • support for more languages added in Windows Mobile 5.0 - how this support works
  • native Wi-Fi support for smartphones (not just for Pocket PCs)
  • presentation of rundo application for smartphone that integrates new location APIs (location taken from GPS) and camera APIs
  • native support for Bluetooth keyboards
  • human friendly messages on device, when synchronizing with ActiveSync Server - no more cryptic numbers
  • Office Mobile - possibility to open native Word, Exel and PowerPoint documents in Pocket PC powered by Windows Mobile 5.0 ; if you get attachments over email you can open them without convertion in your Pocket PC!
  • listening to music from Napster - flat rate monthly fee and unlimited number of music to listen - all on your Windows Mobile device!
  • details of push technology from the feature pack
  • protecting Windows Mobile devices - security and protection with new feature pack - remotely enforcing password policies