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Top 10 features in Windows Mobile 6.5

Windows Mobile 6.5 combines entirely new features with many enhancements to help you stay connected and manage your busy life. From a more intuitive gesture-driven interface1 (you can tap, drag, click, and pan) to a revamped Start screen, access and navigation are fast and easy. And with the new Microsoft My Phone and Windows Marketplace for Mobile services you can easily back up your data to the web and download great apps.2

With Windows Mobile 6.5, you can see alerts even if you’re on a call or have password-protected your phone. You’ll see new e-mail and text messages, missed calls and voice-mail notifications, and the date, time, and next calendar appointment.

Other enhancements include the latest Internet Explorer Mobile, providing a rich web browsing experience. The new customizable Today screen lets you access your favorite programs with a single click.3

Windows Mobile 6.5 runs on an increasing variety of phones, including touch screen phones with slide-out keyboards, sleek full-keyboard smartphones, and compact flip phones. The following table highlights the top ten features in Windows Mobile 6.5. Check it out to see how the new and enhanced features of Windows phones can work for you.
Feature Windows Mobile 6.5
  Standard Pro  
1.  Updated lock screen   X The new lock screen displays new messages and appointments without requiring that you enter a PIN when the phone is locked.
2.  Updated Today screen   X You can easily customize your Today screen to display and access new e-mails, text messages, and other high-level information with a simple tap.
3. Updated Start screen   X The new Start screen provides ultimate access and control: quickly browse and open programs; easily customize program order (move the most used apps to the top) and add your favorite web sites.
4. Internet Explorer Mobile 6 X X Internet Explorer Mobile 6 provides a full, rich web viewing experience similar to the experience on your PC.
5. Windows Marketplace for Mobile X X With Windows Marketplace for Mobile you can find and download the latest apps for your phone.
6. Windows Media Player Mobile X X The improved Windows Media Player Mobile lets you view full-screen video and provides audio and video playback enhancements, like pausing a song or video when you receive a call.
7. Microsoft My Phone X X Use the new My Phone Service to sync your phone and data to the web so it’s backed up and accessible.
8. Social networking apps2 X X The Facebook Mobile and My Space Mobile apps, now included on several phones, let you manage your accounts and add content while you’re on the go.
9. Designer themes2 X X Express your sense of style with designer-theme-based phones (like the new Halo design) or create your own custom themes.
10. MSN Widget2 X X The new MSN Widget keeps you updated with real-time information on weather, stocks, sport scores, and more.
1 Gestures are supported only on touch screen Windows phones (that is, Windows Mobile 6.5 Professional).
2Not included on all phones. Check with your mobile operator for more information.
3Internet Explorer Mobile 6 comes installed on Windows phones. Some support for multimedia requires the Flash Lite plug-in, which is an optional component for original equipment manufacturers. Therefore, not all Windows Mobile devices may have the same level of compatibility.
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