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Windows Mobile 6.5 launch: Pencil in May 11
The first Windows Mobile 6.5 phones aren't expected to be available until this fall, but it looks like that isn't stopping Microsoft from "launching" the next version of its mobile operating system on May 11. May 11 is the opening day of Microsoft's TechEd 2009 conference in Los Angeles.
The Road to Tech Ed 2009
blogs.msdn.com — Stephanie Ferguson, GM of Business Experiences at Microsoft’s Mobile Communications Business is going to deliver the kick... off launch presentation of Windows Mobile 6.5 on Monday, May 11th at 1:00PM – 2:15PM. This Tech Ed 2009 session focuses on one ... (more) The Road to Tech Ed 2009
Windows Mobile 6.5 slated for May 11th
Windows Mobile 6.5 slated for May 11th
electronista.com — Microsoft has identified May 11th as the official release date for Windows Mobile 6.5, according to a... corporate blog. The date coincides with the opening of Microsoft's TechEd 2009 conference, where developers and IT specialists will be given a ... (more) Windows Mobile 6.5 slated for May 11th
Job posting points to single-click Windows Mobile updates
arstechnica.com — Last month there was a job posting on March 12 that quickly led to speculation around whether... or not Microsoft was planning to revamp the updating system for its Windows Mobile platform. The general consensus is that the change won't come until ... (more) Job posting points to single-click Windows Mobile updates
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Microsoft set to release Windows Mobile 6.5 next month
SlashGear — It looks like we finally have an official release date for Windows Mobile 6.5. Microsoft took to their corporate blog today and made the announcement that the mobile operating system will be released on May 11th. This date makes sense and syncs up with the Microsoft TechEd 2009 conference, which will serve as a demonstration of the new operating system for developers and other people involved in the tech industry. There will also be special seminars on various aspects of Windows Mobile 6.5 including the gestures and touch interface. ...

Windows Mobile 6.5 launching at TechEd 2009
D' Technology Weblog — Microsoft is launching the Windows Mobile 6.5 mobile operating system on May 11 at TechEd 2009 conference in Los Angeles. Stephanie Ferguson is going to deliver the kick off launch presentation. There are a handful of other Windows Mobile 6.5 sessions on the TechEd docket, including one on developing apps that use touch and gestures. Full Article ...

Windows Mobile 6.5 Coming Next Month
Gadget Venue — ... some of the latest Windows Mobile 6.1 and 6.5 devices and how to programmatically leverage them using managed APIs from Microsoft .NET Compact Framework-based applications. Topics covered include working with the Windows Mobile Unified Sensor API to access hardware sensors, controlling device cameras using the Windows Mobile SDK, capturing stylus and finger gestures on touch screens, detecting ambient light, making your device vibrate and sound-off, and more.” Via: ZDNet ...

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