Windows Mobile News April 20, 2006
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Announcements
Mobile and Embedded DevCon 2006 <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4826369> It's not too late to register! MEDC 2006 <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4826410> will be held in Las Vegas from May 8-11; and MEDC 2006 Europe <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4826411> will be held in Nice, France from June 6-8. Register for the most in-depth technical content through hands-on labs, sessions, and one-on-one discussions with industry and Microsoft experts. Each attendee in Vegas will receive a copy of Visual Studio 2005 Standard Edition and the Windows Mobile 5.0 Resource Kit, plus a chance to win a Palm Treo if you register by May 5.
Download the MSFP deployment guide <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4826371> Windows Mobile 5.0 and the Messaging & Security Feature Pack enhances mobile messaging and device management for the enterprise. This includes Direct Push technology and PIM without SMS triggers, policy management and enforcement on the device, Global Address lookup, and remote/local device wipe.
First Look: The Palm Treo 700w smartphone <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4826372> April 18 - May 16, 2006 See a demonstration of how the Palm Treo 700w smartphone, combined with Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 SP2, delivers wireless e-mail without the need for third-party middleware and extra hardware. Register for this seminar, available in several locations nationwide.
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Consumer News
Six Degrees of Connection <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4826373> Networking is not rocket science. It's a skill you can learn, even if you tend to hug the wall at social or business events. In the world of work, who you know is as important as what you know. So start connecting - a Windows Mobile powered device can help.
Movies to Go <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4826375> Never thought you'd watch a movie on your phone? With a Windows Mobile powered phone, you can catch up on some oldies but goodies, watch trailers, shorts, cartoons, sci-fi - the selection is wide and entertaining.
Create Your Own Mobile Blog <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4826376> A mobile blog allows you to quickly share your life experiences with friends, family and perfect strangers. Or not. You can set the privacy level of your mobile blog to keep it personal. Find out how to create your message to the world.
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Business News
Using Windows Mobile Solutions to Enhance Business Performance <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4826381> Do you need to improve the performance of your business? This webcast, featuring Ellen Daly, research director for Forrester, will show you how you can enhance your business performance with mobile applications. All webcast attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a question and answer session with Ellen Daly at the end of the presentation. Register now! <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4826412>
Developing Line of Business Applications on Windows Mobile 5.0 <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4826383> By using existing Windows desktop application development experience, Microsoft IT created a Windows Mobile powered device application that decreases response times to critical customer situations and makes these critical situations easier to manage at all levels of the Microsoft organization.
Get the latest updates to the Palm Treo 700W <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4826384> Download the latest updates for your Palm Treo 700w smartphone from Palm.com. The latest release, which works with Exchange Server 2003 SP2, includes the Messaging and Security Feature Pack with Direct Push Technology for automatic synchronization of e-mail, Calendar, Contacts, and Tasks to keep you up-to-date.
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Developer News
Webcast series! Take your mobile applications to the next level <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4826389> Now that you've built your first mobile application, how do you deal with the unique challenges of programming for multiple mobile devices? How do you take advantage of all the features of Windows Mobile? Join this webcast series to find out. For those planning to attend MEDC <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4826414>, you'll find this a great preparation for the more advanced sessions. The webcasts are every Wednesday at 11 am PDT (19:00 GMT) through 03-May-2006
Download the Windows Mobile 5.0 Smartphone Emulator with Landscape Display <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4826390> Smartphones with a high resolution (192 dpi) landscape display (320x240) are coming . Both the Motorola Q and Samsung i320 smartphones will have the new high resolution landscape display and both will hit the market very soon. Make sure your apps are compatible. Download the emulator today!
TechEd for IT Professionals and Developers <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4826391> June 11-16, Boston, MA Come to Boston for 21 technical sessions covering application development, mobile messaging, and security infrastructure. Attend one of the six hands-on labs, share information with Microsoft and partner experts, and see product demonstrations. In addition, there will be drawings to win a new Windows Mobile powered device!
patterns & practices Goes Mobile! <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4826393> The Microsoft patterns & practices <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4826415> team recently kicked off a project to help architects and developers design and build mobile LOB solutions. The Mobile Client Software Factory <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4826416> will include a prescriptive architecture, application blocks, and other guidance/tools for enterprise architects and developers targeting Windows Mobile devices. If you're serious about building mobile enterprise solutions, join the community <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4826417>, download the latest pre-release drop, and start contributing feedback today!
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Special Offers
· Shop for Devices <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4826399>
· Pocket PC Specials <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4826400>
· Smartphone Specials <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4826401>
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Downloads
· Enterprise Resource Kit <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4826402>
· Microsoft Global Contact Access <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4826403>
· ActiveSync 4.1 <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4826404>
· Voice Command 1.5 <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4826405>
· Free ringtones <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4826406>
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News
· Palm to Offer Microsoft Direct Push Technology for Treo 700w Smartphone from Verizon Wireless <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4826407>
· Cingular 8100 series Pocket PCs join Cingular's Windows Mobile 5.0 roster <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4826408>
· Microsoft Strengthens Global IP Protection for Device-Makers <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4826409>
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