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Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.5 Features New Widgets, Apps

Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.5 Features New Widgets, Apps
Jul 16, 2009
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Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.5 Features New Widgets, Apps

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by Nicholas Kolakowski


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The Today screen gives quick updates on personal data such as e-mail, as well as date, time and other information.


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By inputting a PIN number, users can access notifications from the Lock screen in order to check e-mail, voice mail and other information without needing to unlock the smartphone.


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The “honeycomb” design of the Start screen takes advantage of Mobile 6.5’s improved touch capabilities, making it easier to tap, pan and flick to navigate through options.


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The new version of the Internet Explorer Mobile browser aims to provide desktop-style page rendering on the smartphone; the browser will auto-complete suggestions, and users can search using the address bar.


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My Phone allows users to back up and sync their smartphone data, and provides a Web portal via the user’s Windows Live ID through which users can access and manage content on either a mobile device or PC.


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