Dell to Offer Windows Mobile 5.0 Upgrade for Axim X50

Rajendra Rawat — Thu, 12 May 2005 22:50:00 GMT

Got the OS? now get ready for the device for your MD3DM(Managed Direct 3D Mobile) apps

Dell will offer a Windows Mobile version 5.0 software upgrade for the Dell Axim X50 handheld family later this year.

The new software is expected to enable users to take advantage of several new productivity and multimedia enhancements, like updated Microsoft Office programs and Direct3D Mobile support. It also supports persistent storage capability, helping to protect against the loss of personal data and applications when batteries discharge completely.

Dell Axim X50 customers will be able to purchase the upgrade, expected to ship during the third quarter, on compact disc. Microsoft Corp. previewed the next-generation mobile software today at its annual MEDC(Mobile & Embedded DevCon) 2005 in Las Vegas.

What are new APIs in Windows Mobile 5.0?

Rajendra Rawat — Thu, 12 May 2005 22:37:00 GMT

Wonder if just launced Windows Mobile 5.0 has DirextX API's? ...yesss!

The new APIs fall into three groups:

New native APIs
- Direct3D Mobile
- DirectDraw
- DirectShow
- Global Positioning Systems
- Uniquely Identifying a Device
- Digital Rights Management
- ActiveSync Interaction
Existing operating system features that are now exposed as managed APIs
- Telephony
- Outlook Mobile
- Messaging
- Configuration Manager
Newly added APIs available to both native and managed developers
- State and Notification Broker
- Picture Selection Dialog
- Camera Capture API
- Pocket Outlook Enhancements
- Mail Application Management

more here

Managed DirectX

Dell to Offer Windows Mobile 5.0 Upgrade for Axim X50

What are new APIs in Windows Mobile 5.0?