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Microsoft Windows Mobile
Microsoft Windows OSes for mobile devices
Develop innovative mobile and wireless applications for Windows Powered Pocket PC and Smartphone.

Microsoft provides developers with a rich software platform, development tools, programs and resources to develop and deliver innovative mobile applications for Pocket PC and Smartphone.

Microsoft's common software platform across Pocket PC and Smartphone enables developers to streamline mobile application development, target both devices easily and improve developer productivity.
  • Consistent Windows CE-based operating system serves as the foundation underlying Pocket PC and Smartphone.
  • Standardized ARMv4 micro-processor instruction set effectively reduces the number of code compilations down to one processor type.
  • Reference hardware designs insure that device manufacturers build Pocket PCs and Smartphones consistently.
  • Common device feature APIs, including Pocket Object Outlook Model (POOM), CE MAPI, Telephony and HTML Control (90% of the APIs are the same across Pocket PC and Smartphone.)
  • Software development kits for each device including enhanced emulation environments and wireless application testing capabilities enable rapid application development and testing.

How to Start Developing Mobile Applications for Pocket PC and Smartphone
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  • Learn more about developing applications for Pocket PC and Smartphone
  • Get the latest tools, technical articles and resources
  • Join Mobile2Market, a comprehensive program for the certification and delivery of mobile applications for Windows Powered mobile devices
  • Join the Microsoft Mobile Solutions Partner Program, a program designed to help developers build mobile applications using Microsoft technologies


 
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An Introduction to Windows Mobile development tools
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