[Mike Temporale]

http://msdn.microsoft.com/mobility/default.aspx?pull=/library/en-us/dnppcgen/html/whatsnew_wm5.asp

"Windows Mobile 5.0 introduces a new generation of platform application programming interfaces (APIs) that expose rich multimedia support, rich two-dimensional and three-dimensional drawing capabilities, easy interaction with device hardware such as cameras or global positioning system (GPS) devices, straightforward interaction and integration with Pocket Outlook, and improved communications capabilities. These new APIs provide not only greater application capabilities, but they also improve developer productivity by encapsulating the details of these features in the platform, which allows developers to focus on the specific needs of their applications. Windows Mobile 5.0 is the first platform to expose both native and managed versions of platform APIs, which allows developers to choose the most appropriate development model based on their skills and application appropriateness. Windows Mobile 5.0 also incorporates many API enhancements to provide greater continuity between Windows Mobile devices and Windows desktop and server computer platforms, allowing developers to use a common skill set across all Windows platforms."

We've been posting a lot of information about the new features and impact of Windows Mobile 5.0 on the developer, and that's because there is a large amount of changes. This MSDN article is a good one-stop source on these changes and what they mean. It's a little long at 43 pages, but it will be worth it in the end. Enjoy!

[Mike Temporale]

http://msdn.microsoft.com/mobility/default.aspx?pull=/library/en-us/dnppcgen/html/whatsnew_wm5.asp

"Windows Mobile 5.0 introduces a new generation of platform application programming interfaces (APIs) that expose rich multimedia support, rich two-dimensional and three-dimensional drawing capabilities, easy interaction with device hardware such as cameras or global positioning system (GPS) devices, straightforward interaction and integration with Pocket Outlook, and improved communications capabilities. These new APIs provide not only greater application capabilities, but they also improve developer productivity by encapsulating the details of these features in the platform, which allows developers to focus on the specific needs of their applications. Windows Mobile 5.0 is the first platform to expose both native and managed versions of platform APIs, which allows developers to choose the most appropriate development model based on their skills and application appropriateness. Windows Mobile 5.0 also incorporates many API enhancements to provide greater continuity between Windows Mobile devices and Windows desktop and server computer platforms, allowing developers to use a common skill set across all Windows platforms."

We've been posting a lot of information about the new features and impact of Windows Mobile 5.0 on the developer, and that's because there is a large amount of changes. This MSDN article is a good one-stop source on these changes and what they mean. It's a little long at 43 pages, but it will be worth it in the end. Enjoy!