The Windows platform from Microsoft for handheld devices, including PDAs, cellphones, portable media players and automobiles. The Windows CE operating system is the foundation of the various Windows Mobile environments. In 2007, the Pocket PC and Smartphone platforms were renamed Windows Mobile platforms. See Windows CE.
Windows Mobile Classic (Pocket PC)
The renamed Pocket PC platform without cellular communications. See Pocket PC.
Windows Mobile Professional (Pocket PC + Smartphone)
The renamed Pocket PC Phone Edition platform plus touch screen support. See Smartphone and Pocket PC Phone Edition.
Windows Mobile Standard (Smartphone)
The renamed Smartphone platform, which does not support touch screens.
Windows Mobile for Automotive
Hands-free cellular, GPS and built-in phone capabilities for in-vehicle communications and entertainment. See Windows Mobile for Automotive.
Portable Media Center and Zune
Windows Mobile components have been used in Microsoft's Portable Media Center devices, which evolved into the Zune digital media player. See Portable Media Center and Zune.
Windows Mobile Classic (Pocket PC)
The renamed Pocket PC platform without cellular communications. See Pocket PC.
Windows Mobile Professional (Pocket PC + Smartphone)
The renamed Pocket PC Phone Edition platform plus touch screen support. See Smartphone and Pocket PC Phone Edition.
Windows Mobile Standard (Smartphone)
The renamed Smartphone platform, which does not support touch screens.
Windows Mobile for Automotive
Hands-free cellular, GPS and built-in phone capabilities for in-vehicle communications and entertainment. See Windows Mobile for Automotive.
Portable Media Center and Zune
Windows Mobile components have been used in Microsoft's Portable Media Center devices, which evolved into the Zune digital media player. See Portable Media Center and Zune.
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